ICS 13.260; 23.120; 97.030                         ETD 32

1. Scope

This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.

This standard (Part 2-80) deals with the safety of electric fans for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for singlephase appliances and 480 V for other appliances.

NOTE 101 Examples of fans that are within the scope of this standard are:

a) Ceiling fans;

b) Duct fans;

c) Partition fans;

d) Pedestal fans;

e) Table fans.

This standard also applies to separate controls (regulators) supplied with fans. Fans not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless may be a source of danger to the public, such as fans intended for use in shops, in light industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard. As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances that are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in general, it does not take into account,

a) persons (including children) whose,

1) physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or

2) lack of experience and knowledge prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction; and

b) children playing with the appliance.

NOTE 102 Attention is drawn to the fact that,

a) for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements may be necessary;

b) in many countries additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities, the national authorities responsible for the protection of labour and similar authorities.

NOTE 103 This standard does not apply to,

a) appliances intended exclusively for industrial purposes;

b) appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas);

c) fans incorporated in other appliances, unless otherwise specified in the relevant standard.

This standard does not cover performance requirement nor does it apply to household kitchen fans, air heaters required with fans, heating, ventilating units, mechanical refrigeration equipment or air conditioners.

2. Referenced Documents

This clause of Part 1is applicable except as follows:

2.1 Addition

IS No. Title

302-1 : 2008 Safety of household and similar electrical appliances : Part 1 General requirements

IS/IEC 60529 : 2001 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP CODE)

1401 Protection of persons and equipments by enclosures—Probes for verification

1709 Capacitor for electric fan motor

694 PVC insulated unsheathed sheathed cables/cords with rigid flexible conductors for rated voltage upto and including 1100 V.

9968 (Part 1) Elastoms insulated cables: Part 1 for working voltage up to including 1100 V.