What is BS EN 60335-2-97 – Safety for rolling shutters, awnings, blinds and similar equipment about?
Safety, security and privacy have been brought into households with rolling shutters, awnings, blinds and similar equipment. Safety for these products is a prime concern. BS EN 60335-2-97 deals with the safety of electric appliances for rolling equipment such as shutters, blinds and awnings, intended for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase drives and 480 V for other drives. BS EN 60335-2-97 also covers the hazards associated with the movement of the rolling equipment such as shutters, blinds and awnings. Drives for equipment with a spring-controlled driven part, such as a folding arm awning, are also within the scope of BS EN 60335-2-97.
BS EN 60335-2-97 deals with the reasonably foreseeable hazards presented by drives that are encountered by all persons in and around the installation place.
Note: It is recognized that very vulnerable people may have needs beyond the level addressed in BS EN 60335-2-97.
Who is BS EN 60335-2-97 - Safety for rolling shutters, awnings, blinds and similar equipment for?
BS EN 60335-2-97 guidelines on safety for rolling shutters, awnings, blinds and similar equipment is useful for:
- Manufacturers of rolling shutters, awnings, blinds and similar equipment appliances
- Light industry
- Farms
- Product development teams/innovation teams
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use BS EN 60335-2-97 - Safety for rolling shutters, awnings, blinds and similar equipment?
Rolling shutters, awnings, blinds and similar equipment appliances have inherent risk factors that manufacturers need to account for. BS EN 60335-2-97 recognizes the internationally accepted level of protection against hazards such as electrical, mechanical, thermal, fire and radiation of appliances.
BS EN 60335-2-97 also 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. BS EN 60335-2-97 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.