AS/NZS 60335.2.69:2017 PDF Download

The safety criteria for wet and dry vacuum cleaners, including power brushes, intended for commercial use are the emphasis of AS/NZS 60335.2.69:2017. It offers instructions for the proper usage of electric vacuum cleaners in a variety of commercial environments, including hotels, schools, hospitals, industries, retail stores, and corporate locations.

The standard applies to vacuum cleaners with both wet and dry suction, as well as those with a blowing or inflating function. Additionally, centrally located vacuum cleaners are included; however, the standard does not cover the installation requirements for these setups.

The standard is applicable to equipment using mains electricity with rated voltages of up to 480 V for other appliances and 250 V for single-phase appliances. Vacuum cleaners on batteries are also included. The guideline also considers equipment that manages hazardous dust, such as asbestos. In Annex AA, additional standards for equipment managing hazardous dust are listed.

It is significant to note that neither the handling of radioactive materials nor the installation requirements for centrally located vacuum cleaners are covered by the standard. It also mentions the possibility of extra country-specific rules for dangerous substances that must be taken into account.