What is BS EN IEC 60335‑2‑96 - Flexible sheet heating elements for room heating about?
BS EN IEC 60335‑2‑96 discusses household and similar electrical appliances and safety with a focus on particular requirements for flexible sheet heating elements for room heating.
BS EN IEC 60335‑2‑96 is a part of the BS EN IEC 60335 multi-series on household and similar electrical appliances that deal with the safety of flexible sheet heating elements intended to be incorporated into floors and walls below 1,2 m and above 2,3 m and in ceilings, their rated
The voltage is not more than 250 V for single-phase installations and 480 V for other installations.
Flexible sheet heating elements are converted into heating units that are incorporated into the building in accordance with the instructions after which the required level of protection against hazards is achieved.
Who is BS EN IEC 60335‑2‑96 - Flexible sheet heating elements for room heating for?
BS EN IEC 60335‑2‑96 on flexible sheet heating elements for room heating is applicable to:
- Manufacturers of electrical appliances
- Dealers and importers of electrical appliances
- Testing houses and labs for electrical appliances
Why should you use BS EN IEC 60335‑2‑96 - Flexible sheet heating elements for room heating?
BS EN IEC 60335‑2‑96 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. BS EN IEC 60335‑2‑96 is a product family standard dealing with the safety of appliances and takes precedence over horizontal and generic standards covering the same subject.
BS EN IEC 60335‑2‑96 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 IEC 60335‑2‑96 covers abnormal situations that can be expected in practice and takes into account the way in which electromagnetic phenomena can affect the safe operation of appliances. Guidance in BS EN IEC 60335‑2‑96 ensures the operational safety and stability of electric appliances and compliance with regulatory rules.
