AS/NZS 3350.2.98:1998

Specifies particular safety requirements for approval and test purposes. It is to be read in conjunction with AS/NZS 3350.1. This Standard is technically equivalent to and has been reproduced from IEC 60335-2-98:1997.

This clause of part 1 is replaced by: This standard deals with the safety of electric humidifiers for household and similar use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. The room air is humidified by evaporating or atomizing water.NOTE 1 - Evaporation is achieved by heating the water or blowing air through a moist element.Appliances which are not intended for normal household use, but which nevertheless may be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard. So far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances which are encountered by all persons in and around the home. This standard does not in general take into account- the use of appliances by young children or infirm persons without supervision;- playing with the appliance by young children.NOTES2 Attention is drawn to the fact that - for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements may be necessary;- for appliances intended to be used in tropical countries, special requirements may be necessary;- in many countries additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities, the national authorities responsible for the protection of labour and similar authorities.3 This standard does not apply to- humidifiers intended for use with heating and cooling equipment (IEC 60335-2-88);- appliances for medical purposes (IEC 60601);- appliances intended exclusively for industrial 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).

First published as AS/NZS 3350.2.98:1998.