AS/NZS 60335.2.31:2004 PDF Download

A standard called AS/NZS 60335.2.31:2004 focuses on the safety criteria for electric range hoods. Range hoods with a rated voltage of no more than 250 volts that are installed above residential cooking ranges, hobs, and comparable cooking appliances are covered by the standard.

Range hoods that are utilized in everyday domestic settings as well as those that may endanger the public when employed in stores, light industries, and farms are all considered in the standard. It attempts to address the typical risks connected to this equipment that people may experience inside and outside the house.

The standard, however, does not take into account the possibility of children playing with the equipment or the use of these appliances by infants or elderly people without adult supervision.

According to the standard, there may be additional requirements for appliances with electrostatic air filters, those used in vehicles, ships, or aircraft, as well as those that must adhere to rules established by national health authorities, labor protection authorities, building authorities, and other similar organizations.

It's crucial to remember that this standard does not apply to appliances made for commercial use or those meant for use in environments with unique requirements, including corrosive or explosive atmospheres.