IS 302 : Part 2 : Sec 11 : 1994 Safety of household and similar electrical appliances: Part 2 Particular requirements: Section 11 Tumbler dryers

1 Scope

This clause of IS 302-1 (1979) is applicable except as follows.

1.1 Replacement

This standard applies to electric tumbler dryers having a ratedvoltage not exceeding 250 V ac or dc.

Tumbler dryers incorporated in electric washing machines arewithin the scope of this standard.

Tumbler dryers not intended for normal house-hold use, but whichnevertheless may be a source of danger to the public, such astumbler dryers for communal use in blocks of flats or inlaunderettes, are also within the scope of this standard.

This standard does not take into account the special hazardswhich exist in places where there are young children or aged orinfirm persons without supervision: in such cases, additionalrequirements may be necessary.

This standard does not apply to:

i) Tumbler dryers designed exclusively for industrial orcommercial purposes and

ii) Tumbler dryers intended to be used in locations wherespecial conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive orexplosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas).

For tumbler dryers intended to be used in vehicles or on boardships or aircraft, additional requirements may be necessary.

2 References

IS 302 : Part 1 :1979 Safety of household and similar electricalappliances:Part 1 General requirements

IS 2992 :1975Motor capacitors