What is BS EN 60335-2-88 - Safety requirements for humidifiers about?
BS EN 60335-2 is a European standard that discusses the safety of the household and similar electrical appliances. BS EN 60335-2- 88 is a part of a multi-series standard that specifies safety requirements for electric humidifiers.
BS EN 60335-2-88 deals with the safety of electric humidifiers intended for use with heating, ventilation, or air-conditioning systems in households, commercial, and light industrial applications (and may include large stand-alone commercial equipment) which operate according to the evaporative or atomization system, water-injection, steam and the like, their maximum rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 600 V for all other appliances.
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 60335-2-88 does not take into account:
- The use of appliances by young children or infirm persons without supervision
- Playing with the appliance by young children
Note2: BS EN 60335-2-88 does not apply to:
- Humidifiers without room heating, ventilation or air-conditioning equipment intended exclusively for household use (IEC 60335-2-98)
- Appliances designed exclusively for industrial processing
- 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)
- Humidifiers intended for medical purposes (see IEC 60601)
Who is BS EN 60335-2-88 - Safety requirements for humidifiers for?
BS EN 60335-2-88 on the safety requirements for humidifiers is useful for:
- Humidifiers manufacturers
- Quality control personnel
- Regulatory authority
- Installers
Why should you use BS EN 60335-2-88 - Safety requirements for humidifiers?
Humidifiers are devices that release water vapour or steam to increase moisture levels in the air (humidity).
BS EN 60335-2-88 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 60335-2-88 also provides you guidance on 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 which ensures the operational safety of humidifiers.
BS EN 60335-2-88 provides information on the construction of the humidifiers which will ease the installation process which will eliminate any possibility of failure or error and makes them efficient and reliable.
As a user of BS EN 60335-2-88 you can be ensured of safety requirements and their verification for the design and construction of requirements for humidifiers intended for use with heating, ventilation, or air-conditioning systems. With obedience and compliance to BS EN 60335-2-88, you can efficiently manufacture high-quality humidifiers. BS EN 60335-2-88 helps you to build consumer trust and confidence in the product. With BS EN 60335-2-88 you can be ensured that the products consistently meet and exceed quality assurance targets. With BS EN 60335-2-88 you can ensure the safety of end consumers against injuries, electric shock, and other hazards.