AS/NZS 60335.2.102:2018 PDF Download

The AS/NZS 60335.2.102:2018 standard is concerned with the security of electrically connected appliances that burn gas, oil, or solid fuel. The standard covers appliances with a rated voltage of up to 480 V for other appliances and 250 V for single-phase appliances that are used in homes and other similar situations.

The standard addresses a number of important safety issues pertaining to this equipment, including electrical safety. Even if it doesn't cover every safety concern, it guarantees that all of them are taken care of when an appliance also conforms with pertinent regulations for fuel-burning appliances or electric heating sources. This standard applies to a variety of appliances, including central heating boilers, commercial catering equipment, culinary appliances, laundry and cleaning appliances, room heaters, warm air heaters, and water heaters.

The standard also covers non-typical household appliances that could endanger the public, like those employed by laypeople in retail establishments, small-scale manufacturing facilities, and farms. In light of the general populace, it addresses the threats that are reasonably foreseeable to be associated with these appliances. It does not, however, fully take into consideration youngsters playing with the appliance or anyone with physical, sensory, or mental impairments who are unable to use it without supervision or guidance.

It is significant to note that appliances intended for use in automobiles, ships, or aircraft may require additional specifications. In some nations, extra regulations may also be specified by national health authorities, labor protection authorities, and other comparable organizations. Appliances used solely for industrial applications or in areas with unique characteristics, such as corrosive or explosive atmospheres, are exempt from the standard's requirements.