AS/NZS 60335.2.2:2002 PDF Download

The safety criteria of electric vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning machines are especially covered by AS/NZS 60335.2.2:2002. Appliances with a maximum rated voltage of 250 V, including those used for animal grooming, are covered by the standard. It also includes vacuum cleaners with central locations, as well as the motorized cleaning heads and current-carrying hoses connected to a particular vacuum cleaner.

The standard's scope goes beyond typical domestic appliances to include equipment used by laypeople for routine housekeeping in a variety of settings, including hotels, businesses, schools, and hospitals. The standard seeks to cover the typical risks that users might experience within the house, however it does not expressly take into account the use of appliances by young children or elderly people without supervision, nor does it address the potential misuse of the appliance by young children.

It is significant to note that appliances intended for use in cars, ships, airplanes, or in settings with particular circumstances like corrosive or explosive atmospheres may be subject to additional regulations. In many nations, national water supply authorities, labor protection authorities, and health authorities may additionally impose extra regulations.

The standard also excludes appliances that are only made for use in industrial settings or in places with unique environmental conditions. A corrosive or explosive environment in the form of dust, vapor, or gas may be one of these circumstances.