What is BS EN IEC 60704-2-1 about?
BS EN IEC 60704-2-1 specifies requirements for the determination of airborne acoustical noise of mains operated and cordless dry vacuum cleaners for household use or under conditions like those in households.
BS EN IEC 60704-2-1 discusses noise emission of vacuum cleaners. BS EN IEC 60704-2-1 describes the determination of the noise emission of vacuum cleaners under normal operating conditions on the carpet and hard floor.
Note: BS EN IEC 60704-2-1 does not apply to vacuum cleaners for industrial or professional purposes.
Who is BS EN IEC 60704-2-1 for?
BS EN IEC 60704-2-1 on requirements for dry vacuum cleaners is useful for:
- Vacuum cleaner manufacturers and suppliers
- Quality control laboratories
Why should you use BS EN IEC 60704-2-1?
Noise generated by vacuum cleaners is partially of mechanical, electrical, and aerodynamic origin. It is recommended to consider the determination of noise levels comprehensive BS EN IEC 60704-2-1 provides the testing procedure that covers many aspects of properties and performance of household vacuum cleaners.
BS EN IEC 60704-2-1 provides requirements for the determination of acoustical noise of mains operated and cordless dry vacuum cleaners which help to reduce airborne acoustical noise and manufacture dry vacuum cleaners with low noise.
BS EN IEC 60704-2-1 provides requirements for dry vacuum cleaners under normal operating conditions on the carpet and hard floor which helps when buying a vacuum cleaner.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN IEC 60704-2-1:2020 supersedes BS EN 60704-2-1:2015, which is withdrawn.
BS EN IEC 60704-2-1:2020 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 60704-2-1:2015. These include:
- Product scope is extended to cordless and similar vacuum cleaners
- Definitions of "cleaning head", "active nozzle" and "standard Wilton test carpet" have been added
- Specification of standard Wilton test carpet has been removed
- Specific requirements on equipping and pre-conditioning have been added
- Topic aging of test carpet is addressed
