IEC 60335-2-17:2012 PDF Download

Electric blankets, pads, clothes, and other flexible heating gadgets used in homes and other similar settings are the topic of the safety standard IEC 60335-2-17:2012. The standard is applicable to appliances' control units as well as items with rated voltages up to 250 V. It also includes devices that aren't made for common household use but can endanger the public, like those utilized in frigid environments or in beauty salons.

The standard seeks to address the typical risks connected with these appliances, but it does not take into account people who might be affected by physical, sensory, or mental conditions that make it impossible for them to use the appliances safely without assistance or instruction.

The standard's 2012 version, which also included its modifications, is a technical revision that took the place of the 2002 edition. The definition of PTC heating elements was removed, functional earth requirements for appliances were added, the working voltage for components of class III construction was limited, and several notes were turned into normative text in this revision. The instructions and conditions for marking have also changed, and explanations have been given about the heat stroke test.

National committees are urged to accept this document for implementation between 12 and 36 months after it was published. It's crucial to read IEC 60335-1:2010 for this standard.