What is BS EN 60335-2-60 - Requirements for whirlpool baths and whirlpool spas about?
BS EN 60335-2 is a European standard that discusses the safety of households and similar electrical appliances. BS EN 60335-2-60 is a part of the multi-series standard that provides safety requirements for whirlpool baths and whirlpool spas.
BS EN 60335-2-60 deals with the safety of electric whirlpool baths for indoor use and whirlpool spas, for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances.
BS EN 60335-2–60 applies to appliances for circulating air or water in conventional baths.
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 hotels, fitness centres and similar places, are within the scope of BS EN 60335-2–60.
Note1: As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances that are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in general, BS EN 60335-2–60 does not take into account:
- Persons (including children) whose physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or lack of experience and knowledge
- Children playing with the appliance
- The use of appliances by young children or infirm persons without supervision
- Playing with the appliance by young children
Note2: BS EN 60335-2–60 does not apply to:
- Equipment for water circulation in swimming and motion exercise pools
- Cleaning appliances for swimming pools
- Appliances intended for medical purposes
- 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)
Who is BS EN 60335-2-60 - Requirements for whirlpool baths and whirlpool spas for?
BS EN 60335-2-60 on requirements for whirlpool baths and whirlpool spas is useful for:
- whirlpool baths and whirlpool spas manufacturers
- Installers and service providers
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use BS EN 60335-2-60 - Requirements for whirlpool baths and whirlpool spas?
BS EN 60335-2-60 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 60335-2-60 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 60335-2-60 provides information on the construction of the whirlpool baths and whirlpool spas which will ease the installation process which will eliminate any possibility of failure or error and makes them efficient and reliable.
BS EN 60335-2-60 provides requirements to prevent the whirlpool baths and whirlpool spas from continuing to heat, leading to components overheating, and heat loss.
As a user of BS EN 60335-2-60, you can be ensured of the safety requirements and testing methods of whirlpool baths and whirlpool spas. By adopting BS EN 60335-2-60, you can ensure the safety of end-consumers against electric shock and serious hazards.