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AS/NZS 60335.2.32:2004

AS/NZS 60335.2.32:2004

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Particular requirements for massage appliances

Standards Australia

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Abstract

Deals with the safety of electric massage appliances for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single phase and 480 V for other appliances. Some examples of appliances within the scope of this standard are foot massagers, hand-held massagers, massage beds, massage chairs, massage pads and massage belts.

Scope

This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.
This International Standard deals with the safety of electric massage appliances for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances.
NOTE 101 Examples of appliances within the scope of this standard are
– foot massagers;
– hand-held massagers;
– massage beds;
– massage belts;
– massage chairs;
– massage pads.
Appliances not intended for normal household use but that nevertheless may be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard.
NOTE 102 Examples of such appliances are those used in beauty parlours and fitness centres.
As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances that are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in general, it does not take into account
– the use of appliances by young children or infirm persons without supervision;
– playing with the appliance by young children.
NOTE 103 Attention is drawn to the fact that
– for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements may be necessary;
– in many countries additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities, the national authorities responsible for the protection of labour and similar authorities.
NOTE 104 This standard does not apply to appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas).

General Product Information

Document Type Standard
Status Current
Publisher Standards Australia
Committee EL-002
Under Revision
  • DR 07953
Supersedes
  • AS/NZS 3350.2.32:2001
  • DR 04912 CP
Superseded By
  • AS/NZS 60335.2.32:2014

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