INTRODUCTION

The ninth paragraph of introduction as below:An appliance employing materials or having forms of construction differing from those detailed in the requirements of this standard may be examined and tested according to the intent of the requirements and, if found to be substantially equivalent, may be considered to comply with the standard. Since the standard…

The eighth paragraph of introduction as below:An appliance that complies with the text of this standard will not necessarily be considered to comply with the safety principles of the standard if, when examined and tested, it is found to have other features which impair the level of safety covered by these requirements. Although the product…

The seventh paragraph of introduction as below:Individual countries may wish to consider the application of the standard, as far as is reasonable, to appliances not mentioned in a part 2, and to appliances designed on new principles. In this case consideration should be given to defining normal operation, specifying the classification of the appliance according…

The fifth paragraph of introduction as below:When a part 2 standard does not include additional requirements to cover hazards dealt with in Part 1, Part 1 applies.NOTE 2 This means that the technical committees responsible for the part 2 standards have determined that it is not necessary to specify particular requirements for the appliance in…

The fourth paragraph of introduction as below:If the functions of an appliance are covered by different parts 2 of IEC 60335, the relevant part 2 is applied to each function separately, as far as is reasonable. If applicable, the influence of one function on the other is taken into account.NOTE 1 Throughout this publication, when…

The third paragraph of introduction as below:This standard takes into account the requirements of IEC 60364 as far as possible so that there is compatibility with the wiring rules when the appliance is connected to the supply mains. However, national wiring rules may differ. IEC 60364-1 Low-voltage electrical installations – Part 1: Fundamental principles, assessment…

The second paragraph of introduction as below:This standard recognizes the internationally accepted level of protection against hazards such as electrical, mechanical, thermal, fire and radiation of appliances when operated as in normal use taking into account the manufacturer’s instructions. It also covers abnormal situations that can be expected in practice and takes into account the…