What is BS EN 60335-2-85 - Safety requirements for fabric steamers about?
BS EN 60335-2-85 discusses household and similar electrical appliances. BS EN 60335-2-85 is one of the part of the BS EN 60335 series of standards that deals with the safety of electric fabric steamers intended for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V.
Note1: Appliances not intended for normal household use, but that nevertheless may be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, are within the scope of BS EN 60335-2-85. BS EN 60335-2-85 does not apply to appliances intended exclusively for industrial and commercial purposes.
Note2: BS EN 60335-2-85 deals with the reasonably foreseeable hazards presented by appliances and machines that are met by all persons. However, in general, BS EN 60335-2-85 does not take into account:
- Children playing with the appliance
- The use of the appliance by young children
- The use of the appliance by young children without supervision
It is recognized that very vulnerable people may have needs beyond the level addressed in BS EN 60335-2-85.
Note3: BS EN 60335-2-85 does not apply to:
- 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)
- Electric irons
- Ironers
- Appliances connected to the water mains
Who is BS EN 60335-2-85 - Safety requirements for fabric steamers for?
BS EN 60335-2-85 on safety requirements for fabric steamers is useful for:
- Fabric steamer manufacturers and suppliers
- Quality control laboratories
- Safety regulatory bodies
Why should you use BS EN 60335-2-85 - Safety requirements for fabric steamers?
The fabric steamer interacts with the fabric to loosen tightened threading and fibres, thus removing wrinkles caused by washing, drying, or prolonged bunching.
BS EN 60335-2-85 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.
BS EN 60335-2-85 specifies safety requirements for fabric steamers that help you to manufacture steamers that comply with the regulatory standard. This ensures superior quality and a safe fabric streamer.
