What is BS EN 50571 - Safety requirements for commercial electric washing machines about?
BS EN 50571 discusses households and similar electrical appliances. BS EN 50571 European Standard deals with the safety of electrical operated washing machines intended to be used by trained users in e.g. hotels, hospitals, factories, in light industry and on farms. BS EN 50571 also covers washing machines declared for commercial use in public areas and operated by lay persons e.g. in laundrettes, communal laundry rooms. Their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single phase and 480 V for others. BS EN 50571 also covers washing machines making use of other energy sources.
BS EN 50571 does not cover requirements for these other energy sources or compressed air. However, the influence of these other energy sources on the machines is covered.
These washing machines are designed to be connected to hot and/or cold water supply.
Washing machines making use of steam or hot water for heating purposes are also within the scope of BS EN 50571. BS EN 50571 deals with the common hazards presented by washing machines that are encountered by all persons.
Note1: In general, BS EN 50571 does not take into account:
- Persons (including children) whose:
- Physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or
- Lack of experience and knowledge
Prevents them from using the washing machine safely without supervision or instruction
- Children playing with the washing machine
Note2: BS EN 50571 European Standard does not apply to:
- Industrial laundry machinery with a drum volume > 150 l (ISO 10472-2)
- Washing machines intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour, or gas)
Who is BS EN 50571 - Safety requirements for commercial electric washing machines for?
BS EN 50571 on electric washing machines is useful for:
- Electric washing machine manufacturers
- Electric washing machine design engineer
- Electric washing machine installers
- Electrical engineers
- Regulatory authorities
Why should you use BS EN 50571 - Safety requirements for commercial electric washing machines?
Electric washing appliances shall be constructed so that they function safely as to cause no danger to persons or surroundings during normal use, even in the event of carelessness, and during installation, adjusting, maintenance, cleaning, repairing, or transportation.
BS EN 50571 recognises the level of protection against hazards such as electrical, mechanical, thermal, fire, and radiation of commercial electric washing machines when operated as in normal use taking into account the manufacturer's instructions. BS EN 50571 covers any reasonably foreseeable misuse of the machinery and takes into account the way in which electromagnetic phenomena can affect the safe operation of commercial electric washing machines. BS EN 50571 European Standard provides a means of conforming to essential safety requirements of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC which ensures safe and reliable electric washing appliances.