What is ISO 8846 - Small craft about?
ISO 8846 is an international standard on small craft that discusses the safety requirements for electrical devices to be used on small craft. ISO 8846 describes test methods and requirements for the design of electrical devices to be used on small craft so that they may be operated in an explosive atmosphere without igniting surrounding flammable gases. ISO 8846 does not require explosion-proof or explosion-protected electrical apparatus as defined in IEC 79-0.
NOTE: ISO 8846 does not cover ignition protection procedures for products or components that may operate in hydrogen and air mixtures. Nor does ISO 8846 cover mechanisms of ignition from external sources, such as static electricity, lightning, or other factors not related to the apparatus under test.
Who is ISO 8846 - Small craft for?
ISO 8846 on electrical devices is relevant to:
- Manufacturer of electrical devices to be used on small craft
- Manufacturer of small craft
Why should you use ISO 8846- Small craft?
The craft is small and medium seagoing watercraft, such as boats and barges, used to convey a landing force (infantry and vehicles) from the sea to the shore during an amphibious assault. Crafts are used for transportation of goods, fishing, racing, recreational cruising, or military use on or in the water, propelled by oars or outboard motor or inboard motor or by the wind.
ISO 8846 provides guidance on the test program, external surface temperature test, test method on sealed devices, test method on non-sealed devices.
As a user of ISO 8846, you can be ensured of test methods and requirements for the design of electrical devices to be used on small craft. ISO 8846 will help users develop their expertise with electrical devices, as well as manage risk, increase trust, grow sustainably, and accelerate innovation. With ISO 8846 you can reduce significant hazards of the electrical devices on small craft. Limiting risks can build consumer trust and confidence. ISO 8846 allows an easy and clear understanding of requirements for the electrical devices on small craft.