8.1.5 Live parts of built-in appliances, fixed appliances, and appliances delivered in separate units shall be protected by at least basic insulation before installation or assembly. Compliance is checked by inspection and the test in 8.1.1.Why is this requirement in place? I believe there are three types of hazards that require protection. The first is…
fixed appliance: appliance that is intended to be used while fastened to a support or while secured in a specific location. The definition emphasizes fastening to a bracket or fixing in a specific position. Generally, we think that this kind of fixation requires some installation actions and some fixing devices, these devices can be fixed…
electronic circuit: circuit incorporating at least one electronic component. The standard references electronic circuits in clause 19.11, clause 19.11.1, and clause 22.5. These requirements are additional to those for electronic circuits. The standard recognizes that electronic circuits alone cannot provide adequate protection. Electronic circuits may be susceptible to interference and malfunction, or they may be…
protective electronic circuit: electronic circuit that prevents a hazardous situation under abnormal operating conditions.NOTE Parts of the circuit may also be used for functional purposes. With the advancement of technology, more and more electronic circuits are being used in household electrical products, and these electronic circuits are usually integrated on PCBs. They use microprocessor chips…
