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טיוטה לתקן ישראלי ת"י  60335 חלק2.2  Draft SI 60335 part 2.2 
נובמבר 2022 November  2022  
ICS CODE: 13.120; 
97.080 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
מכשירי חשמל ביתיים ומכשירים דומים – בטיחות:  
דרישות מיוחדות לשואבי אבק ולמכשירי ניקוי שואבי מים 
 
Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety:  
Particular requirements for  vacuum cleaners and water -suction cleaning appliances  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
מסמך זה הוא הצעה בלבד  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 טיוטה ל ת"י  60335   חלק 2 . 2    ( 2022  )  
תקןזה  אושר  על ידי הוועדה הטכנית  5255   –  ציוד חשמלי לשימוש ביתי, בהרכב זה 
איגוד לשכות המסחר  -  אלי דהן, דן למפרט  
המועצה הישראלית לצרכנות  -  מיכאל לונייבסקי  
התאחדות התעשיינים בישראל  -  ניר אשכנזי , רמי טרבולסקי  
מהנדסים/אדריכלים/טכנולוגים  -  סרג'יו הולינגר,  טימור טורשחוייב  
מינוי אישי  -  צביקה אגוזי  
מינ וי אישי  –   מעבדה  -  עוזי אלוף, מיכאל ברון  
מינוי אישי  –   רשות מדינה  -  אלכסנדר רודיאק  
משרד הכלכלה והתעשייה  -  שלומי אביסרור (יו"ר)  
רשות ההסתדרות לצרכנות  -  דרור קן - דרור  
רשות החשמל   -  יוסי   סויסה  
 
לצורך הכנת  תקן   זה הסתייעה הוועדה הטכנית בצוות המומחים  525533   –  צוות מומחים לדיון 
על חלקי ת"י  900, בהרכב זה 
דן למפרט, מוריה שטרן  
 
דנית לביא סניקוב ריכז ה   את עבודת הכנת התקן.  
 טיוטה ל ת"י   60335   חלק 2 . 2    ( 2022   ) 
 
 הודעה על מידת התאמת התקן הישראלי לתקנים או למסמכים זרים הודעה על  רוויזיה 
תקן  ישראלי זה, למעט השינויים והתוספות הלאומיים המצוינים בו,    
זהה לתקן של הנציבות הבין- לאומית לאלקטרוטכניקה  
IEC 60335-2-2 – Edition  7.0: 2019-05 
 תקן ישראלי זה בא במקום 
התקן הישראלי ת"י  900 חלק2.2 מפברואר  2015 
מילות מפתח 
מכשירי חשמל ביתיים, בטיחות חשמל, שואבי אבק, ציוד ניקוי שואב מים, ציוד ניקוי.  
Descriptors:  
electrical household appliances, electrical safety, vacuum cleaners, water-suction cleaning equipment, 
cleaning equipment.  
 
עדכניות התקן 
התקנים הישראליים עומדים לבדיקה מזמן  לזמן, ולפחות אחת לחמש שנים, כדי להתאימם להתפתחות המדע והטכנולוגיה.  
המשתמשים בתקנים יוודאו שבידיהם המהדורה המעודכנת של התקן על גיליונות התיקון שלו.  
מסמך המתפרסם ברשומות כגיליון תיקון, יכול להיות גיליון תיקון נפרד או תיקון המשולב בתקן.  
 
תוקף התקן 
תקן  ישראלי על עדכוניו נכנס לתוקף החל ממועד פרסומו ברשומות.  
יש לבדוק אם התקן רשמי או אם חלקים ממנו רשמיים. תקן רשמי או גיליון תיקון רשמי (במלואם או בחלקם) נכנסים לתוקף  
60 יום מפרסום ההודעה ברשומות, אלא אם בהודעה נקבע מועד מאוחר יותר לכניסה לתוקף 
 
סימון בתו תקן 
כל המייצר מוצר, המתאים לדרישות התקנים הישראליים החלים עליו,  
רשאי, לפי היתר ממכון התקנים הישראלי, לסמנו בתו תקן:  
 
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טיוטה ל ת"י  60335   חלק 2 . 2    ( 2022  )  
 
 1 הקדמה לתקן הישראלי 
תקן ישראלי זה הוא התקן   של   הנציבות הבין - לאומית לאלקטרוטכניקה  IEC 60335 -2-2   (מהדורה 7 .0   )  
ממאי   20 19  ,   שאושר   כתקן  ישראלי בשינויים ובתוספות לאומיים .  
התקן כולל, בסדר המפורט להלן, רכיבים אלה:  
- תרגום  סעיף חלות התקן   ה בין - לאומי   (בעברית)  
- אזכורים נורמטיביים (בעברית)  
- פירוט השינויים והתוספות הלאומיים לסעיפי התקן הבין - לאומי (בעברית)  
- תרגום חלקו העברי של התקן (באנגלית)  
- התקן  הבין - לאומי ( באנגלית )  
סעיפים נוספים שאינם קיימים בתקן הבין - לאומי ממוספרים בתקן זה הח  ל במספר העשרוני  X.201  .  
מהדורה זו של התקן הישראלי   ת"י  60335   חלק 2 . 2   באה במקום   מהדורת התקן הישראלי ת"י  900   חלק 2 . 2   
מפברואר   2015  ,   שאימצה את התקן הבין - לאומי  IEC 60 335-2-2   (מהדורה   6 . 1  )   מנובמבר    20 12   בשינויים 
ובתוספות לאומיים.  
-    ההבדל ים   העיקרי ים   בין מהדורה זו של התקן הישראלי לבין מהדורתו הקודמת בחלק העברי של התקן   
ה ם   אלה :  
• הושמטה הדרישה  הנוגעת ל הספק  ה מבוא  ה מרבי  ה נמדד  ( סעיף  1 0 . 1  )  ; 
• הושמט   הסעיף הדן ב רמת  ה רעש   (סעיף  203  )  .  
 -    ההבדל ים   העיקרי ים   בין מהדורה זו של התקן הישראלי לבין מהדורתו הקודמת הנובעים מאימוץ המהדורה  
החדשה של התקן  הבין - לאומי   IEC 60335 -2-2   מפורטים בסעיף FOREWORD   של מהדורת   התקן  הבין - לאומי    
ממאי  2019  .  
לשם השוואה מדוקדקת בין המהדורות יש לעיין בנוסח המלא שלהן.  
תקן זה הוא חלק מסדרת תקנים  ה חלים על  בטיחות מכשירי חשמל ביתיים ומכשירים דומים .  
חלקי הסדרה הם  אלה:  
הערה:  
מספרי התקנים בסדרת התקנים הישראליים ת"י  900   יעודכנו בהתאם למספרי התקנים בסדרת התקנים הבין - לאומיים   
IEC 60335, במסגרת הרוויזיה לתקנים אלה.  
ת"י  900   חלק 1   -  מכשירי חשמל ביתיים ומכשירים דומים –   בטיחות: דרישות כלליות  
ת"י  60335   חלק 2 . 2   -  מכשירי חשמל ביתיים ומכשירים דומים   –   בטיחות : דרישות מיוחדות   לשואבי אבק  
ולמכשירי ניקוי שואבי מים  
ת"י  900   חלק 2 . 3   -  בטיחות מכשירי חשמל ביתיים ומכשירים דו מים: דרישות מיוחדות   למגהצים  
חשמליים  
ת"י  900   חלק 2 . 5   -  בטיחות מכשירי חשמל ביתיים ומכשירים דומים: דרישות מיוחדות   למדיחי כלים  
ת"י  900   חלק 2 . 6   -  בטיחות מכשירי חשמל ביתי ים   ו מכשירים   דומים: דרישות מיוחדות ל תנורי   בישול ,  
ל כיריים , לתנורי  בישול   הכוללים   כיריים   ולמכשירים דומים  נייחים  
ת"י  900   חלק 2 . 7   -  בטיחות מכשירי חשמל ביתיים ומכשירים דומים: דרישות מיוחדות   למכונות כביסה  
ת"י  900   חלק 2 . 8   -  מכשירי חשמל ביתיים ומכשירים דומים   -   בטיחות : דרישות מיוחדות   למכונות גילוח,  
ל גוזזי שיער ו ל מכשירים דומים  טיוטה ל ת"י  60335   חלק 2 . 2    ( 2022  )  
 
 2 ת"י 900   חלק 2 . 9   -  בטיחו ת מכשירי חשמל ביתיים ומכשירים דומים: דרישות מיוחדות   למכשירי צלייה,  
למכשירי קלייה ולמכשירי בישול מיטלטלים דומים  
ת"י  900   חלק 2 . 1 1   -  בטיחות מכשירי חשמל ביתיים ומכשירים דומים: דרישות מיוחדות   למייבשי כביסה  
ת"י  900   חלק 2 . 1 2   -  בטיחות מכשירי חשמל ביתיים ומכשירים ד ומים: דרישות מיוחדות   למשטחי חימום  
ומכשירים דומים  
ת"י  900   חלק 2 . 1 3   -  בטיחות מכשירי חשמל ביתיים ומכשירים דומים: דרישות מיוחדות   למכשירי טיגון  
בשמן עמוק,  ל מחבתות ו ל מכשירים דומים  
ת"י  900   חלק 2 . 1 4   -  בטיחות מכשירי חשמל ביתיים ומכשירים דומים: דרישות מיוחדות   למכשיר י מטבח  
ת"י  900   חלק 2 . 1 5   -  בטיחות מכשירי חשמל ביתיים ומכשירים דומים: דרישות מיוחדות   למכשירים  
לחימום נוזלים  
ת"י  900   חלק 2 . 1 6   -  בטיחות מכשירי חשמל ביתיים ומכשירים דומים: דרישות מיוחדות   למכ ש ירים  
לסילוק פסולת מזון  
ת"י  900   חלק 2 . 1 7   -  בטיחות מכשירי חשמל ביתיים ומכשירים דומים: דרישות מיוחדות   לשמיכות,  
ל כריות,  ל פריטי לבוש ו ל מכשירי חימום גמישים דומים  
ת"י  900   חלק 2 . 2 3   -  בטיחות מכשירי חשמל ביתיים ומכשירים דומים: מכשירי חשמל   לטיפול בעור או  
בשיער  
ת"י  900   חלק 2 . 2 4   -  בטיחות מכשירי חשמל ביתיים ומכשירים דומים דרישות מיוחדות   למכשירי   קירור ,  
למכשירי   גלידה   ולמכשירים   לייצור   קרח  
ת"י  900   חלק 2 . 2 5   -  בטיחות מכשירי חשמל ביתיים ומכשירים דומים: דרישות מיוחדות   לתנורי מיקרו גל ,  
לרבות תנורי מיקרו גל   משולבים  
ת"י  900   חלק 2 . 2 7   -  בטיחות מכשירי חשמל ביתיים ומכשירים דומים: דרישות מיו חדות   למכשירים  
המיועדים לחשיפת  ה עור לקרינה  אופטית  
ת"י  900   חלק 2 . 2 8   -  בטיחות מכשירי חשמל ביתיים ומכשירים דומים ד רישות מיוחדות   למכונות  ת פירה   
ת"י  900   חלק 2 . 2 9   -  בטיחות מכשירי חשמל ביתיים ומכשירים דומים: דרישות מיוחדות   למטעני   סוללות  
ת"י  900   חלק 2 . 3 0   -  בטיחות מכשירי חשמל ביתיים ומכשירים דומים: דרישות מיוחדות   לתנורים לחימום  
חדרים  
ת"י  900   חלק 2 . 3 1   -  בטיחות מכשירי חשמל ביתיים ומכשירים דומים: דרישות מיוחדות   לקולטי אדים   
ומכשירים אחרים הקולטים אדי בישול  
ת"י  900   חלק 2 . 3 2   -  בטיחות מכשירי חשמל ביתיים ומכשירים דומים: דרי שות מיוחדות   למכשירי עיסוי  
ת"י  900   חלק 2 . 3 5   -  בטיחות מכשירי חשמל ביתיים ומכשירים דומים: דרישות מיוחדות   למחממי מים  
מידיים  
ת"י  900   חלק 2 . 4 5   -  בטיחות מכשירי חשמל ביתיים ומכשירים דומים: דרישות מיוחדות   לכלי עבודה  
מיטלטלים לחימום ו ל מכשירים דומים  
ת"י  900   חלק 2 . 5 2   -  בטיחות מכשירי חשמל ביתיים ומכשירים דומים: דרישות מיוחדות   למכשירים  
להיגיינת הפה  
ת"י  900   חלק 2 . 5 5   -  בטיחות מכשירי חשמל ביתיים ומכשירים דומים: דרישות מיוחדות   למכשירי חשמל  
לשימוש באקווריו מ ים ובברכות גינה  
ת"י  900   חלק 2 . 5 9   -  בטיחות מכשירי חשמל ביתיים ומכשירים דומים: דרישות מיוחדות   לקוטלי חרקים  
ת"י  900   חלק 2 . 6 0   -  בטיחות מכשירי חשמל ביתיים ומכשירים דומים: דרישות מיוחדות   לאמבטי עיסוי  
(ג'קוזי)   ו ל אמבטי  מרפא   (ספא)  
ת"י  900   חלק 2 . 6 6   -  בטיחות מכשירי חשמל ביתיים ומכשירים דומים: דרישות מיוחדות   למחממים  
למיטות מים  טיוטה ל ת"י  60335   חלק 2 . 2    ( 2022  )  
 
 3 ת"י 900   חלק 2 . 7 4   -  בטיחות מכשירי חשמל ביתיים ומכשירים דומים: דרישות מיוחדות   למחממים  
מיטלטלים לחימום בטבילה  
ת"י  900   חלק 2 . 7 5   -  בטיחות מכשירי חשמל ביתיים ומכשירים דומים: דרישות מיוחדות   למ  נפ קים  
ול אוטומטי מכירות   מסחריים  
ת"י  900   חלק 2 . 7 6   -  מכשירי חשמל ביתיים ומכשירים דומים  –   בטיחות: דרישות מיוחדות   למזיני מתח  
לגדרות חשמל  
ת"י  900   חלק 2 . 7 7   -  בטיחות מכשירי חשמל ביתיים ומכשירים דומים: דרישות מיוחדות  
למכסחות - דשא המופעלות מרשת החשמל ו ה מבוקרות על ידי הולך - רגל  
ת"י  900   חלק 2 . 8 0   -  בטיחות מכשירי חשמל ביתיים ומכשירים דומים : דרישות מיוחדות למאווררים   
ת"י  900   חלק 2 . 8 1   -  בטיחות מכשירי חשמל ביתיים ומכשירים דומים: דרישות מיוחדות   למחממי רגליים  
ו ל שטיחוני חימום  
ת"י  900   חלק 2 . 8 2   -  בטיחות מכשירי חשמל ביתיים ומכשירים דומים: דרישות מיוחדות   למכונות  
שעשועים   ולמכונות   ל שירות   אישי  
ת"י  900   חלק 2 . 8 5   -  בטיחות מכשירי חשמל ביתיים ומכשירים דומים: דרישות מיוחדות   למכשירי קיטור  
לגיהוץ בדים  
ת"י  900   חלק 2 . 8 9   -  מכשירי חשמל ביתיים ומכשירים דומים   -   בטיחות : דרישות מיוחדות   למכשירי  
קירור  ולמכונות לייצור קרח  מסחריים בעלי יחידת קירור או  מנוע - מדחס משולבים  
או  מרוחקים  
ת"י  900   חלק 2 . 9 1   -  בטיחות מכשירי חשמל ביתיים ומכשירים דומים: דרישות מיוחדות   לגוזמי דשא  
המוחזקים ביד, גוזמי דשא המובלים מאחור וגוזמים לקיצוי דשא  
ת"י  900   חלק 2 . 9 5   -  בטיחות מכשירי חשמל ביתיים ומכשירים ד ומים: דרישות מיוחדות   למערכות הינע  
לדלתות מוסכים נעות אנכית לשימוש בבתי מגורים  
ת "י  900   חלק   2 . 9 6   -  מכשירי חשמל ביתיים ומכשירים דומים –   בטיחות: דרישות מיוחדות   ל יריעות   
בעלות   גופי   חימום   גמישים   לחימום   חדרים  
ת"י  900   חלק 2 . 9 7   -  בטיחות מכשירי חשמל ביתיים ומכשירים ד ומים: דרישות מיוחדות   למערכות הינע  
לתריסי ם ,  ל סוככי ם , לווילונות ולציוד דומה  
ת"י  900   חלק 2 . 9 8   -  בטיחות מכשירי חשמל ביתיים ומכשירים דומים: דרישות מיוחדות   למכשירי לחות  
(מלחלחים)  
ת"י  900   חלק 2 1 . 0 3   -  מכשירי חשמל ביתיים ומכשירים דומים: בטיחות -   דרישות מיוחדות   עבור   מערכות  
הינע לשערים,  ל דלתות ו ל חלונות ודרישות מיוחדות   למניעת   סיכונים   הנובעים   
מתנועתם  
  טיוטה ל ת"י  60335   חלק 2 . 2    ( 2022  )  
 
 4 חלות  התקן   (תרגום סעיף  1   של התקן ה בין - לאומי )  
סעיף זה של חלק  1   אינו חל, ובמקומו יחול  
תקן זה דן בבטיחות של שואבי אבק חשמליים ומכשירי ניקוי שואבי מים   חשמליים   למטרות ביתיות ולמטרות  
דומות, לרבות שואבי אבק ל ט י פוח השיער של  בעלי חיים, שהמתח הנקוב שלהם אינו גדול מ - 250   וולט    
תקן זה חל גם על מערכות שאיבת אבק מרכזיות ומכשירי ניקוי אוטומטיים  המופעלים   באמצעות  סולל ות .  
תקן זה חל גם על ראשי ניקוי מנועיים וזרנוקים מעבירי זר ם המתחברים לשואבי אבק מסוימים.  
תקן זה חל על   מכשירים המופעלים  באמצעות   סוללות ו על מכשירים המופעלים באמצעות   מקורות זינה אחרים  
בזרם ישר. מכשירים בעלי  זינה   כפולה, הן המוזנים מרשת החשמל והן המופעלים  באמצעות   סולל ות ,   
נחשבים כמכשירים המופעלים  באמצעות  סוללות כשהם מופעלים במצב   סולל ה  ( battery mode )  .  
תקן זה חל על   מכשירים שאינם מיועדים לשימוש ביתי רגיל, אך למרות זאת  עלולים להוות   מקור סכנה לציבור ,   
כגון מכשירים המיועדים לשימוש על ידי אנשים לא מיומנים בחנויות או במקומות    ( premi ses  )   אחרים למטרות   
משק בית רגיל ות .  
הערה  101 :  דוגמות למכשירים כ אלה הן מכשירים המיועדים לשימוש לצורכי משק בית רגילים במלונות, במשרדים,   
בבתי ספר, בבתי   חולים ובמקומות דומים.  
ככל שהדבר מעשי, תקן זה דן בגורמי הסיכון השכיחים הקיימים במכשירים, שנחשפים אליהם כל  האנשים  
שבתוך הבית ובסביבתו.   יחד עם זאת, באופן כללי, תקן זה אינו מביא בחשבון  את המפורט להלן :  
- אנשים (לרבות ילדים) אשר  
• יכולות פיזיות, חישתיות או שכליות; או  
• חוסר ניסיון וידע  
מונעים אותם מלהשתמש במכשיר בבטחה, ללא השגחה או הנחיה;  
- ילדים המשחקים במכשיר.  
הערה  102 :  יש לשים לב לעובדות אלה  
- עבור מכשירים המיועדים לשימוש בכלי רכב ,   ב כלי שיט או  ב כלי טיס, ייתכן שיהיה צורך  בדרישות נוספות;  
- במדינות רבות, דרישות נוספות נקבעות על ידי רשויות הבריאות הלאומיות, הרשויות הלאומיות האחראיות  על הגנת  
העובד, הרשויות הלאומיות ל ה ספקת מים ורשויות דומות.  
הערה  103 :  תקן זה אינו חל על מכשירים אלה  
- מכשירים המיועדים למטרות תעשייתיות בלבד;  
- מכשירים המיועדים לשימ וש במקומות ששוררים בהם תנאים מיוחדים, כגון אטמוספרה משתכת או נפיצה   
(אבק, אדים או גזים) ;  
- שואבי אבק רטובים ויבשים,  לרבות   מברש ו ת   חשמל יות ,   לשימוש מסחרי   ( IEC 60335 -2-69  ) .  
אזכורים נורמטיביים  
במקום  אחד   התקנים הבין - לאומיים המאוזכר ים   בתקן והמפורט ים   בסעיף  Normative references    
חל תק ן   ישראלי, כמפורט להלן:  
התקן הבין - לאומי המאוזכר  התקן הישראלי החל במקומו  
ISO 7010: 2011  ת"י 7010    –   סמלים גרפיים –   צבעי בטיחות וסימני בטיחות:   
סימני בטיחות רשומים  טיוטה ל ת"י  60335   חלק 2 . 2    ( 2022  )  
 
 5 פירוט השינויים והתוספות הלאומיים לסעיפי התקן הבין- לאומי  
הערה   לאומית   כללית:  
בכל מקום בתקן הבין - לאומי  IEC 60335 -2-2   שמאוזכר בו התקן הבין - לאומי  IEC 60335 -1   או המילים  
" Part 1", חל במקומ ם בתקן ישראלי זה   התקן הישראלי ת"י  900   חלק 1  .  
 
 
- לאחר סעיף 32   יוספו הסעיפים 201   ו-  20 2, כמפורט להלן  
201. ערכים  נקובים  (rated values )  
סעיף זה בתקן הישראלי ת"י 900   חלק 1   חל, ככל שהדבר ישים  
202. תאימות  אלקטרומגנטית  
סעיף זה בתקן הישראלי ת"י  900   חלק 1   חל, ככל שהדבר ישים  
  
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Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –  
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CONTENTS  
FOREWORD  ........................................................................................................................... 4  
INTRODUCTION  ..................................................................................................................... 7  
1 Scope  .............................................................................................................................. 8  
2 Normative references  ...................................................................................................... 9  
3 Terms and  definitions  ...................................................................................................... 9  
4 General requirement  ...................................................................................................... 11 
5 General conditions for the tests  ..................................................................................... 11 
6 Classification  ................................................................................................................. 11 
7 Marking and instructions  ................................................................................................ 12 
8 Protection against access to live parts  ........................................................................... 13 
9 Starting of motor -operated appliances  ........................................................................... 14 
10 Power input and current  ................................................................................................. 14 
11 Heating .......................................................................................................................... 14 
12 Void  ............................................................................................................................... 15 
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature  ..................................... 15 
14 Transient overvoltages  .................................................................................................. 15 
15 Moisture resistance  ....................................................................................................... 15 
16 Leakage current and electric strengt h ............................................................................ 17 
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits  .......................................... 17 
18 Endurance  ..................................................................................................................... 17 
19 Abnormal operation  ....................................................................................................... 17 
20 Stability and mechanical hazards  ................................................................................... 19 
21 Mechanical strength  ...................................................................................................... 19 
22 Construction  .................................................................................................................. 21 
23 Internal wiring ................................................................................................................ 22 
24 Components  .................................................................................................................. 22 
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords  ............................................................... 22 
26 Terminals for external conductors  .................................................................................. 23 
27 Provision for earthing  .................................................................................................... 23 
28 Screws and connections  ................................................................................................ 23 
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation  ..................................................... 23 
30 Resistance to heat and fire ............................................................................................ 23 
31 Resistance to rusting  ..................................................................................................... 24 
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards  ........................................................................... 24 
Annexes  ............................................................................................................................... 28 
Annex  B (normative)  Appliances powered by rechargeable batteries  that are 
recharged in the appliance  .................................................................................................... 29 
Annex C (normative)  Agei ng test on motors  ......................................................................... 32 
Annex R (normative)  Software evaluation  ............................................................................ 33 
Annex S (normative)  Battery -operated appliances powered by batteries that are 
non- rechargeable or not recharged in the appliance .............................................................. 34 
Bibliography  .......................................................................................................................... 37 IEC 60335 -2-2:2019 RLV © IEC 2019 – 3 –  
Figure 101 – Apparatus for testing the abrasion resistance of current -carrying hoses  ........... 25 
Figure 102 – Apparatus for testing the resistance to flexing of current -carrying hoses  .......... 26 
Figure 103 – Configuration of the hose for the freezing treatment  ......................................... 26 
Figure 104 – Flexi ng positions for the hose after removal from the freezing cabinet  .............. 27 
Figure 105 – Probe for measuring surface temperatures  ....................................................... 27 
 
Table 101 – Maximum temperature rises for specified accessible external surfaces 
under normal operating conditions  ........................................................................................ 15 
  
 
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SAFETY –  
 
Part 2-2: Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners  
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FOREWORD 
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  IEC 60335 -2-2:2019 RLV © IEC 2019 – 5 –  
International Standard IEC 60335 -2-2 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 61: 
Safety of household and similar electrical appliances.  
This seventh edition cancels and replaces the sixth edition published in 2009 , Amendment 
1:2012 and Amendment 2: 2016. This edition constitutes a technic al revision.  
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous 
edition:  
– s ome requirements for appliances for animal grooming have been modified (6.1, 25.7)  
– the note in 7.101 has been deleted;  
– c onverted some notes to normative text (7.102, 10.1, 11.3, 13.1, 15.2, 15.101, 19.101, 
20.1, 20.2, 21.103, 21.105, 22.32, 25.23);  
– c larification that the test of 19.7 is applicable to vacuum cleaners with a motorized brush 
or similar device;  
– m odified Annex R for alignment  with 22.201 of Annex B;  
– m odified Annex S in accordance with IEC 60335 -2-2:2009/ISH1:2016; 
– requirements for mechanical strength of handles have been added (21.10 6). 
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:  
FDIS  Report on voting  
61/5790/FDIS  61/5807/RVD  
 
Full information on the voting for the approval of this International Standard can be found in the report on voting indicated in the above table.  
This document has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Dir ectives, Part 2.  
A list of all parts of the IEC 60335 series, under the general title: Household and similar 
electrical appliances – Safety , can be found on the IEC website.  
This Part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335 -1 an d its 
amendments. It was established on the basis of the fifth edition (2010) of that standard.  
NOTE  1 When “Part 1” is mentioned in this standard, it refers to IEC  60335 -1. 
This Part 2 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 6 0335 -1, so a s to 
convert that publication into the IEC standard: Safety requirements for vacuum cleaners and 
water -suction cleaning appliances . 
When a particular subclause of Part 1 is not mentioned in this Part 2, that subclause applies as far as is reasonable. When this standard states "addition", "modification" or "replacement", 
the relevant text in Part 1 is to be adapted accordingly.  
NOTE  2 The following numbering system is used:  
– subclauses, tables and figures that are numbered starting from 101 are additional to those in Part 1;  
– unless notes are in a new subclause or involve notes in Part 1, they are numbered starting from 101, including 
those in a replaced clause or subclause;  
– additional annexes are lettered AA, BB, etc.  
NOTE  3 The following print types are used:  
– requirements: in roman type;  
– test specifications: in italic type ; 
– notes: in small roman type .  – 6 – IEC 60335 -2-2:2019  RLV © IEC 2019 
Words in bold in the text are defined in Clause 3. When a definition concerns an adjective, the adjective and the 
associated noun are also in bold.  
The committee has decided that the contents of this document will remain unchanged until the 
stability  date indicated on the IEC website under " http://webstore.iec.ch " in the data related to 
the specific document . At this date, the document will be  
• reconfirmed,  
• withdrawn,  
• replaced by a revised edition, or  
• amended.  
NOTE  4 The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing 
organizations may need a transitional period following publication of a new, amended or revised IEC publication in 
which to make products in accordance with the new requirements and to equip themselves for conducting new or 
revised tests.  
It is the recommendation of the committee that the content of this publication be adopted for implementation nationally not earlier than 12 months or later than 36 months from the date of publication.  
The following differences exist in the countries indicated below.  
– 3.1.9:  Normal operation is defined differently and any control operating before 20 s is defeated when 
determining Pi (USA).  
– 6.1: Class 0 appliances are allowed (Canada, Japan, U SA).  
– 6.1: Household vacuum cleaners are required to be class II or class III (Denmark and Norway).  
– 6.2: IPX4 is not required (USA).  
– 7.1: The additional marking for appliance outlets for accessories is not required (USA).  
– 7.1:  Appliance and outlet ratings are to be marked in amps. (USA).  
– 10.1:  The power input of booster settings is taken into account (USA).  
– 11.3:  Surface temperatures are measured with thermocouples (USA).  
– 11.5:  Booster settings are activated every 2 min out of 8 min (USA).  
– 11.7:  The test is carried out with one- third of the cord unreeled until steady conditions are established (USA).  
– 11.8:  Surface temperature limits are different (USA).  
– 15.2:  The test is carried out differently (USA).  
– 16.3:  The test is carried out differently (USA).  
– 21.106 The test is carried out differently (USA).  
 
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INTRODUCTION  
It has been assumed in the drafting of this International Standard that the execution of its 
provisions is entrusted to appropriately qualified and experienced persons.  
This standar d 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. It also covers abnor mal 
situations that can be expected in practice and takes into account the way in which electromagnetic phenomena can affect the safe operation of appliances.  
This standard takes into account the requirements of IEC  60364 as far as possible so that 
there i s compatibility with the wiring rules when the appliance is connected to the supply 
mains. However, national wiring rules may differ.  
If an appliance within the scope of this standard also incorporates functions that are covered 
by another part 2 of IEC 60335, the relevant part 2 is applied to each function separately, as 
far as is reasonable. If applicable, the influence of one function on the other is taken into 
account.  
When a part 2 standard does not include additional requirements to cover hazards dealt with 
in Part 1, Part 1 applies.  
NOT E 1 This means that the technical committees responsible for the part 2 standards have determined that it is 
not necessary to specify particular requirements for the appliance in question over and above the general 
requirements.  
This standard is a product family standard dealing with the safety of appliances and takes 
precedence over horizontal and generic standards covering the same subject.  
NOT E 2 Horizontal and generic standards covering a hazard are not applicable since they have been taken into 
consideration when developing the general and particular requirements for the IEC  60335 series of standards. For 
example, in the case of temperature requirements for surfaces on many appliances, generic standards, such as 
ISO 13732- 1 for hot surfaces, are not applicable in addition to Part 1 or part 2 standards.  
An appliance that complies with the text of this standard will not necessarily be considered to 
comply with the safety principles of the standard if, when examined and tested, it is found to 
have other features that impair the level of safety covered by these requirements.  
An appliance employing materials or having forms of construction differing from those detailed in the requirements of this standard may be examined and tested according to the intent of the requirements and, if found to be substantially equivalent, may be considered to comply with the standard.  
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SAFETY –  
 
Part 2 -2: Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners  
and water -suction cleaning appliances  
 
  
1 Scope  
This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.  
This International Standard  deals with the safety of electric vacuum cleaners and 
water -suction cleaning appliances  for household and similar purposes, including vacuum 
cleaners for animal grooming, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. It also applies 
to centrally -sited vacuum cleaners  and automatic battery- powered  battery -operated  
cleaners. 
This standard also applies to motorized cleaning heads  and current -carrying hoses 
associated with a particular vacuum cleaner.  
Battery- operated appliances  and other DC  supplied appliances are within the scope of this 
standard. Dual supply appliances, either mains -supplied or battery -operated, are regarded as  
battery -operated appliances  when operated in the battery mode.  
Appliances 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 and other premises f or normal housekeeping purposes, are within the scope of this standard.  
NOTE 101 Examples of such appliances are appliances intended to be used for normal housekeeping purposes in 
hotels, offices, schools, hospitals and similar premises.  
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, it does not take into account  
– persons (including children) whose  
• physical, sensory or menta l capabilities; or  
• lack of experience and knowledge  
prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction;  
– children playing with the appliance.  
NOTE 102  Attention is drawn to the fact that  
– for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements  may can 
be necessary;  
– in many countries additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities, the national 
authorities responsible for the protection of labour, the national water supply authorities and similar authorities.  
NOTE 103  This standard does not apply to  
– 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);  
– wet and dry vacuum cleaners, including power brush, for commercial use ( IEC 60335 -2-69). IEC 60335 -2-2:2019 RLV © IEC 2019 – 9 –  
2 Normative references  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.  
Addition:  
IEC 60312,  Vacuum  cleaners for household use − Methods of measuring the performance  
IEC 60584 -1, Thermocouples – Part 1: EMF specifications and tolerances  
IEC TS 62885 -1: 201 8, Surface cleaning appliances – Part 1: General requirements on test 
material and test equipment  
ISO 216, Writing paper and certain classes of printed matter – Trimmed sizes – A and B 
series, and indication of machine direction  
ISO 6344 -2, Coated abrasives – Grain size analysis – Part 2: Determination of grain size 
distribution of macrogrits P12 to P220  
ISO 7010:2011, Graphical symbols – Safety colours and safety signs – Registered safety 
signs  
ISO 14688 -1, Geotechnical investigation and testing – Identification and classification of soil – 
Part 1: Identification and description 
3 Terms and d efinitio ns  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.  
3.1 Definitions relating to physical characteristics  
3.1.4 Addition:  
Note 101 to entry : For appliances incorporating a booster setting, the rated power input corresponds to the 
operation of the appliance without the booster setting  being used.  
3.1.9 Replacement:  
normal operation  
operation of the appliance under the following conditions:  
The appliance is supplied at rated voltage and operated continuously with the air inlet 
adjusted to give a power input Pm after 20 s  
Three minutes later , a final adjustment of the air inlet is made, if necessary.  
Pm is calculated from the formula 
 Pm = 0,5 ( Pf + Pi)  
where  
Pf is the power input in watts, after 3 min of operation with the air inlet unobstructed. Any 
device that ensures a flow of air to cool the motor in the event of a blockage of the main 
air inlet is allowed to operate;   – 10 – IEC 60335 -2-2:2019  RLV © IEC 2019 
Pi is the power input in watts, after a further 20 s of operation with the air inlet blocked. Any 
device that is adjustable without the aid of a tool, and which ensures a flow of air to cool 
the motor in the event of a blockage of a main air inlet, is rendered inoperative.  If Pi has a 
rapid non -linear decrease or cannot be measured due to the appliance suction motor 
stopping before 20 s, the air inlet is gradually blocked to the extent that the motor stops  
after 20 5
0+
− s.  In this case , Pi is the maximum value of power input in the last two 
seconds before the motor shuts off.  
If the appliance is marked with a rated voltage range, it is supplied at the mean value of the 
range if the difference between the limits of the range does not exceed 10 % of the mean 
value. If the difference exceeds 10 % , the supply voltage is the upper value of the range.  
The measurements are made with the appliance fitted with a clean dust bag and filter, any 
water collection container being empty. If the appliance is intended to be used only with a 
hose, detachable nozzles and tubes are removed and the hose is laid out straight. If the 
appliance is provided with a hose as an accessory, it is operated without the hose.  
Rotating brushes and similar devices are in operation but not in contact with any surface. Motorized cleaning heads  are connected by means of the hose or tube and are in operation 
but not in contact with any surface.  
Appliance outlets for other accessories are loaded with a resistive load in accordance with the 
marking.  
Automatic  battery- powered  battery- operated  cleaners 
are operated with a clean dust bag 
or filter on the carpet  defined in IEC 60312  meeting the construction specifications given in  
Table 1  in IEC TS 62885- 1:2018. A frame of 1,5 m by  1,5 m is used on the carpet to limit the 
area of action. The air inlet is unobstructed.  
3.5 Definitions relating to types of appliances  
3.5.101 
ash vacuum  cleaner 
vacuum cleaner intended to vacuum cold ash from fireplaces, chimneys, ovens, ash- trays and 
similar places of ash accumulation  
3.105  3.5.102  
automatic battery -powered battery -operated cleaner 
automatic  vacuum cleaner that operates without human control only within a defined 
perimeter, within a pre- programmed area or in an area self -controlled by the appliance 
Note  1 to entry:  The cleaner consists of the mobile part and may have a docking station.  
3.5.103  
centrally -sited vacuum cleaner  
vacuum cleaner that is connected to a ducting system installed in the building 
Note  1 to entry:  During use, the nozzle and its associated hose are connected to one of the suction inlets of the 
ducting system.  
3.101  3.5.104  
water -suction  cleaning appliance  
appliance for aspirating an aqueous solution that may contain foaming detergent  
3.6 Definitions relating to parts of an appliance  
3.106  3.6.101  
docking station  
unit that may provide  IEC 60335 -2-2:2019 RLV © IEC 2019 – 11 –  
– manual or automatic battery charging facilities , 
– dust removal , 
– data processing facility , and  
– suction for the mobile part  
Note  1 to entry:  A docking station is also known as a base unit.  
3.104  3.6.102  
motorized  cleaning head  
accessory containing a motor that is supplied from the vacuum cleaner and which is attached 
to the end of a hose or tube  
3.8 Definitions relating to miscellaneous matters  
3.102  3.8.101  
booster  setting  
position of a control resulting in a temporary higher power input that is automatically reduced to the power input value when the setting is not used  
4 General requirement  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.  
5 General conditions for the tests  
This cla use of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.  
5.2 Addition:  
A new hose is used for each of the tests of 21.101 to 21.105. The test of 19.105 may be 
carried out on a separate appliance.  
5.101  Current -carrying hoses operating at safety extra- low voltage  are not subjected to the 
tests of 21.101 to 21.105.  
6 Classification  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.  
6.1 Modification:  
Vacuum cleaners and water -suction cleaning appliances  shall be class I , class II or 
class  III.  
Vacuum cleaners for animal grooming shall be class II or class III .  
Vacuum cleaners may be class  0 provided that their rated voltage  does not exceed 150 V.  
Stationary parts of automatic battery- powered battery -operated  cleaners  may be class  0 if 
the rated voltage  does not exceed 150 V.   – 12 – IEC 60335 -2-2:2019  RLV © IEC 2019 
6.2 Addition:  
Vacuum cleaners for animal grooming and water -suction cleaning appliances shall be at 
least  IPX4.  
7 Marking and instructions  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.  
7.1 Addition:   
The appliance shall be marked with the sum of its rated power input  and the maximum load 
of the appliance outlet in watts (if applicable).  Ash vacuum cleaners shall be marked with 
symbo l ISO 7000 -0434A (2004 -01), symbol ISO 7000 -0790 (2004 -01) and Warning sign  
ISO 7010 W021(2011 -06). 
7.6 Addition:  
 [symbol IEC 60417 -5935 
(2002 -102012 -09)] motorized cleaning head  for water 
suction cleaning 
 [Warning sign  ISO 7010 
W021 (2011 -06)] warning; risk of fire/ flammable materials  
 
7.12 Addition:  
The instructions for appliances having a current -carrying hose operating at other than safety 
extra- low voltage  shall include the substance of the following:  
CAUTION: This hose contains electrical connections:  
– do not use to suck up water (for vacuum cleaners only);  
– do not immerse in water for cleaning;  
– the hose should be checked regularly and must not be used if damaged.  
The instructions for vacuum cleaners incorporating rotating brushes or similar devices, and 
water -suction cleaning appliances , shall state that the plug must be removed from the 
socket -outlet before cleaning or maintaining the appliance.  
If symbol IEC  60417-5935 ( 2002 -102012 -09) is used, its meaning shall be explained.  
7.12.1 Addition:  
The instructions for ash vacuum cleaners shall include the substance of the following:  
This appliance is intended to pick up cold ash from fireplaces, chimneys, ovens, ash- trays, 
and similar places of ash accumulation.  
IEC 60335 -2-2:2019 RLV © IEC 2019 – 13 –  
WARNING: Risk of fire  
– do not pick up hot, glowing or burning ash. Pick up cold ash only ; 
– the dust container must be emptied and cleaned before and after each use;  
– do not use paper dust bags or bags made from similar flammable materials;  
– do not use any other vacuum cleaner to vacuum ash;  
– do not rest the ash vacuum cleaner on flammable or polymeric surfaces, includi ng 
carpeting and vinyl tile.  
7.14 Addition:  
The height of symbol IEC 60417- 5935 ( 2002 -102012 -09), symbol ISO 7000 -0434A (2004- 01), 
symbol ISO 7000 -0790 (2004 -01) and Warning sign  ISO 7010 W021  (2011 -06) shall be at 
least  
15 mm.  
Compliance is checked by measurement.  
7.15 Addition:  
Symbol ISO 7000 -0434A (2004 -01) shall be located next to symbol ISO  7000 -0790 (2004 -01). 
7.101  Motorized cleaning heads  shall be marked with  
– rated voltage  or rated voltage range  in volts;  
– rated power input in watts;  
– name, trade mark or identification mark of the manufacturer or responsible vendor;  
– model or type reference.  
Motorized cleaning heads  for water -suction cleaning appliances , except those of class III 
construction having a working voltage up to 24 V,  shall be marked with symbol IEC 60417 -
5935 ( 2002 -102012- 09). 
NOTE  This symbol is an information sign and, except for the colours, the rules of ISO 3864 -1 apply.  
Compliance is checked by inspection.  
7.102  Appliance outlets for accessories shall be marked with the maximum load in watts.   
NOTE  This marking may be on the appliance close to the appliance outlet.  
Compliance is checked by inspection.  
8 Protection against access to live parts  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except  as follows.  
8.1.1 Addition:  
If the instructions state that a part is to be removed when replacing a lamp or a drive belt, and 
a tool is required for its removal, the part is not considered to be a detachable part  provided 
that  
– an instruction to disco nnect the appliance from the supply before opening is marked on 
the cover or is visible during its removal ; and   – 14 – IEC 60335 -2-2:2019  RLV © IEC 2019 
– after removal of the cover, access to live parts  is prevented by at least basic insulation .  
9 Starting of motor -operated appliances  
This cl ause of Part 1 is not applicable.  
10 Power input and current  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.  
10.1 Addition:  
The power input of motorized cleaning heads is measured separately.  
NOTE 101  Appliance outlets are not loaded when measu ring the rated power input . 
Booster settings are not used during these measurements.  
11 Heating  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.  
11.3 Addition:  
NOTE 101 When measuring the power input to ensure that the appliance has been correctly 
reassembled, the power input Pi with the air -inlet blocked is measured.  
Where the external accessible surfaces  are suitably flat and access permits, then the test 
probe of Figur e 105 is used to measure the temperature rises of external accessible 
surfaces  specified in Table 101. The probe is applied with a force of 4 N  ± 1 N to the surface 
in such a way that the best possible contact between the probe and the surface is ensured.  
The measurement is performed after a contact period of 30 s . 
The probe may be held in place using a laboratory stand clamp or similar device. Any 
measuring instrument giving the same results as the probe may be used.  
11.5 Addition:  
Booster settin gs are activated as often as allowed by the construction.  
Docking stations of automatic  battery- powered  battery- operated  cleaners are operated at 
0,94 or 1,06 times rated voltage , whichever is the most unfavourable.  
If a suction mode is incorporated in docking stations of automatic battery -powered  
battery -operated  cleaners, the test conditions of 3.1.9 are applied.  
11.7 Addition:  
Appliances are operated until steady conditions are established.  
Appliances incorporating an automatic cord reel are operated with one- third of the total length 
of the cord unreeled for 30 min, after which the cord is completely unreeled.  IEC 60335 -2-2:2019 RLV © IEC 2019 – 15 –  
11.8 Addition:  
During the test, the temperature rises are monitored continuously and shall not exceed the 
values shown in Table 3 and Table 101.   
 
Table 101 – Maximum temperature rises for specified  accessible  
external surfaces under normal operating conditions  
Surface  Temperature rise of accessible external surfacesf  
K  
Surfaces of portable 
appliances situated 
on the floor d Surfaces of hand 
held appliances and 
other appliances e Surfaces of 
centrally sited 
vacuum cleaners  
Bare metal  38 42 48 
Coated metal a 42 49 59 
Glass and ceramic  51 56 65 
Plastic and plastic coating >  0,4 mm b, c 58 62 74 
a Metal is considered coated when a coating having a minimum thickness of 90 µm made by enamel or 
non-substantially plastic coating is used.   
b The temperature rise limit of plastic also applies for plastic material having a metal finish of thickness less than 0,1 mm.  
c When the thickness of the plastic coating does not exceed 0,4 mm, the temperature rise limits of the coated 
metal or of glass and ceramic material apply.  
d Within 25 mm from air outlets , the above values can be increased by 10 K. 
e Within 25 mm from air outlets , the above values can be increased by 5 K. 
f Surfaces that are inaccessible to a 75 mm diameter probe having a hemispherical end, applied with a force 
not exceeding 1 N, are not measured.  
 
12 Void  
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.  
13.1 Addition:  
NOTE 101  Booster settings are not used.  
14 Transient overvoltages 
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.  
15 Moisture resistance  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.  
15.2 Replacement:   – 16 – IEC 60335 -2-2:2019  RLV © IEC 2019 
Appliances having a liquid container shall be constructed so that spillage of liquid due to 
overfilling, and due to overturning of appliances liable to be overturned in normal use, does not affect their electrical insulation.  
Compliance is checked by the following test.  
The liquid container is fill ed with water to half the level indicated in the instructions. The 
appliance is placed on a support inclined at an angle of 10° to the horizontal. A force of 180  N 
is applied to the top of the appliance in the most unfavourable horizontal direction. If the appliance overturns, it is considered to be liable to be overturned in normal use.  
Appliances with type X attachment , except those having a specially prepared cord, are fitted 
with the lightest permissible type of flexible cord of the smallest cross -sectional area specified 
in Table 13.  
Appliances incorporating an appliance inlet are tested with or without an appropriate 
connector in position, whichever is more unfavourable.  
Liquid containers that are filled by hand are completely filled with water cont aining 
approximately 1 % NaCl, and a further quantity, equal to 15 % of the capacity of the container 
or 0,25 l, whichever is the greater, is poured in steadily over a period of 1 min.  
Containers of hand -held appliances  and other appliances liable to be overturned in normal 
use are completely filled, the cover being closed. The appliance is then overturned and left in 
that position for 5 min, unless it returns automatically to its normal position of use.  
Nozzles and motorized cleaning heads of water -suction cleaning appliances are placed in 
a container, the base of which is level with the surface supporting the appliance. The container is filled with a detergent solution to a level of 5 mm above its base, this level being maintained throughout the test. The solution consists of 20 g of NaCl and 1 ml of a solution of 28 % by mass of dodecyl sodium sulphate in each 8 l of water. The solution is to be stored in 
a cool atmosphere and used within seven days of its preparation.  
The appliance is operate d until its liquid container is completely full and for a further 5  min. 
NOTE 101  The solution is to be stored in a cool atmosphere and used within seven days of its preparation.  
NOTE 102101 The chemical designation of dodecyl sodium sulphate is C12H25NaSO4.  
After each of these tests, the appliance shall withstand the electric strength test of 16.3.  
Inspection shall show that there is no trace of liquid on insulation that could result in a reduction of clearances  or creepage distances below the values spec ified in Clause 29.  
15.101 Motorized cleaning heads  of water -suction cleaning appliances  shall be resistant 
to liquids that may come into contact with them.  
Compliance is checked by the following tests.  
The motorized cleaning head  is subjected to an impact test as described in IEC 60068 -2-75, 
the value of the impact being 2 J. The motorized cleaning head  is rigidly supported and 
three blows are applied to every point of the enclosure that is likely to be weak.  
It is then subjected  to the  test Free fall – Procedure 1 of IEC  60068 -2-3231. It is dropped 
4 000 times from a height of 100 mm onto a steel plate having a thickness of not less than 
15 mm. It is dropped  
– 1 000 times on its right side , IEC 60335 -2-2:2019 RLV © IEC 2019 – 17 –  
– 1 000 times on its left side , 
– 1 000  times on its front face , 
– 1 000 times on its cleaning surface.  
The motorized cleaning head  is then subjected to the test described in 14.2.7 of IEC 60529, 
the water containing approximately 1  % NaCl.  
The motorized cleaning head  shall then withstand the electric strength test of 16.3, the 
voltage being applied between the live parts and the solution. Inspection shall show that 
there is no trace of saline solution on insulation that could result in a reduction of clearances  
or creepage distances below the values specified in Clause 29.  
NOTE  The test is not carried out on motorized cleaning heads  of class III construction  
having a working voltage up to 24 V.  
16 Leakage current and electric strength  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.  
16.3 Addition:  
Current -carrying hoses, except for their electrical connections, are immersed for 1 h in  water 
containing approximately 1 % NaCl, at a temperature of 20 °C ± 5 °C. While the hose is still 
immersed, a voltage of 2 000 V is applied for 5 min between each conductor and all the other 
conductors connected together. A voltage of 3 000 V is then applied for 1 min between all the conductors and the saline solution.  
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.  
18 Endurance  
This clause of Part 1 is not applicable.  
19 Abnormal operation  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.  
19.1 Addition:  
The test of 19.7 is only carried out on motorized cleaning heads , vacuum cleaners with a 
motorized brush or similar device,  and separate fan motors of centrally- sited vacuum 
cleaners.  
Water -suction cleaning appliances  having a valve are also subjected to the test of 19.101.  
Appliances incorporating a booster setting  that is not deactivated electronically are also 
subjected to the test of 19.102.  
Centrally- sited vacuum cleaners are also subjected to the tests of 19.10 3, and 19.104 if 
applicable.   – 18 – IEC 60335 -2-2:2019  RLV © IEC 2019 
Vacuum cleaners that stop automatically when there is a blockage are also subject to the test 
of 19.4.  
19.4 Addition:  
The appliance is tested under the conditions specified in Clause 11 with the inlet blocked.  
Any control that is allowed to disconnect the suction motor during the Pi determination of 
3.1.9 is short -circuited.  
19.7 Addition:  
Motorized cleaning heads  and va cuum cleaners with a motorized brush or similar device are 
tested with the rotating brush or similar device locked for 30 s.  
Separate fan motors of centrally -sited vacuum cleaners are operated until steady conditions 
are reached.  
19.9 Replacement:  
Docking stations of automatic  battery -powered  battery- operated  cleaners incorporating a 
suction mode are tested at rated voltage  with the air inlet fully blocked until steady conditions 
are established.  
The temperatures of the windings shall not exceed the values specified in Table 8.  
19.10  Replacement:  
Appliances incorporating series motors are supplied at 1,3 times rated voltage  and operated 
for 30 s with the air inlet blocked, rotating brushes and similar devices being removed.  
After this test, the safety of the appliance shall not have been impaired, in particular windings 
and connections shall not have worked loose.  
19.101 Water-suction cleaning appliances , the liquid container of which incorporates a 
valve or other overfill prevention device, are supplied at rated voltage. The appliance is 
operated with the nozzle placed in a trough containing water and with the valve or over fill 
prevention- device held open or otherwise rendered inoperative. The test is terminated 30 s 
after water starts to flow out of the appliance.  
NOTE  If the appliance incorporates more than one overfill prevention device, these are 
rendered inoperative in turn.  
19.102 The deactivating means of the booster setting is rendered inoperative and the 
appliance is operated under the conditions specified in Clause 11 using the booster setting . 
19.103 Centrally -sited vacuum cleaners  are supplied at rated voltage  and operated with 
the inlet for the suction hose open and then closed.  
The temperatures of the windings shall not exceed the values specified in 19.9.  
19.104 Centrally -sited vacuum cleaners with separate ventilation for the motor are 
supplied at rated voltage and operated with the airflow through the motor blocked.  
19.105  Ash vacuum cleaners  shall not cause a risk of fire or electric shock when operated 
under the following test conditions:  IEC 60335 -2-2:2019 RLV © IEC 2019 – 19 –  
The ash vacuum cleaner  is prepared for operation according the instruction for use, but 
switched off.  
The empty container of the ash vacuum cleaner  is filled up to two -thirds of its useable 
volume with paper balls. Each paper ball is made out of crumpled sheets of A4 copy paper 
having a weight in the range 70 g/m2 to 120 g/m2 in accordance with ISO  216. Each paper 
sheet shall be crumpled to a size so that it fits into a cube having sides of 10 cm.  
The paper balls are ignited with a burning paper strip positioned in the centre of the paper 
balls top layer. After 1 min the container is closed and kept in this position until steady 
conditions are reached.  
During the tests, the appliance shall not emit flames or molten material.  
Afterwards, this test is repeated with a new sample but with all suction motors switched on 
immediately after the closing of the container. If the ash vacuum c leaner  has a control for air 
flow adjustment, the test shall be done with minimum and maximum air flow settings.  
After the test the appliance shall comply with 19.13.  
20 Stability and mechanical hazards  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.  
20.1 Addition:  
NOTE 101  Motorized cleaning heads  are not subjected to this test.  
20.2 Addition:  
NOTE 101  The requirement regarding moving parts does not apply to rotating brushes and 
similar devices. It does not apply to parts that become accessible when changing accessories and only move when the brush or similar device is in operation.  
21 Mechanical strength  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.  
21.101 Current -carrying hoses shall be resistant to crushing.  
Compliance is checked by the following test.  
The hose is placed between two parallel steel plates each having a length of 100 mm, a width 
of 50 mm and the edges of the longer sides rounded with a radius of 1 mm. The axis of the 
hose is positioned at right angles to the  longer sides of the plates. The plates are placed at a 
distance of approximately 350 mm from one end of the hose.  
The steel plates are pressed together at a rate of 50 mm/min ± 5 mm/min until the applied 
force is 1,5 kN. The force is then released and th e electric strength test of 16.3 is carried out 
between the conductors connected together and the saline solution.  
21.102 Current -carrying hoses shall be resistant to abrasion.  
Compliance is checked by the following test.   – 20 – IEC 60335 -2-2:2019  RLV © IEC 2019 
One end of the hose is attached to the connecting rod of the crank mechanism shown 
in Figure 101. The crank rotates at 30 r/min resulting in the end of the hose moving 
horizontally backwards and forwards over a distance of 300 mm.  
The hose is supported by a rotating smooth roller over w hich a belt of abrasive cloth moves at 
a speed of 0,1 m/min. The abrasive is corundum grit size P100, as specified in ISO 6344 -2. 
A mass of 1 kg is suspended from the other end of the hose, which is guided to avoid rotation. 
In the lowest position, the mas s has a maximum distance of 600 mm from the centre of the 
roller.  
The test is carried out for 100 revolutions of the crank.  
After the test, basic insulation  shall not be exposed, and the electric strength test of 16.3 is 
carried out between the conductor s connected together and the saline solution.  
21.103 Current -carrying hoses shall be resistant to flexing.  
Compliance is checked by the following test.  
The end of the hose intended to be connected to the motorized cleaning head  is attached to 
the pivoti ng arm of the test equipment shown in Figure 102. The distance between the pivot 
axis of the arm and the point where the hose enters the rigid part is 300 mm ± 5 mm. The arm 
can be raised from the horizontal position by an angle of 40° ± 1 ° .  A  m a s s  o f  5  k g  i s  
suspended from the other end of the hose or from a convenient point along the hose so that 
when the arm is in the horizontal position the mass is supported and there is no tension on 
the hose.  
NOTE 1  It may be necessary to reposition the mass during the test.  
If necessary the mass may be repositioned during the test.  
The mass slides against an inclined plate so that the maximum deflection of the hose is 3°. The arm is raised and lowered by means of a crank that rotates at a speed of 
10 r/min  
± 1 r/min.  
The test is carried out for 2 500 revolutions of the crank after which the fixed end of the hose 
is turned through 90° and the test continued for a further  2 500 revolutions. The test is 
repeated in each of the other two 90° positions. If the hose ruptures before 10 000 revolutions 
of the crank, the flexing is terminated.  
NOTE 2  If the hose ruptures before 10 000 revolutions of the crank, the flexing is terminated.  
After the test, the hose shall withstand the electric strength test of 16.3.  
21.104 Current -carrying hoses shall be resistant to torsion.  
Compliance is checked by th e following test.  
One end of the hose is held in a horizontal position with the remainder of the hose freely 
suspended. The free end is rotated in cycles, each cycle consisting of five turns in one 
direction and five turns in the opposite direction, at a rate of 10 turns per minute.  
The test is carried out for 2 000 cycles.  
After the test, the hose shall withstand the electric strength test of 16.3 and shall not be damaged to such an extent that compliance with this standard is impaired.  IEC 60335 -2-2:2019 RLV © IEC 2019 – 21 –  
21.105 Current -carrying hoses shall be resistant to cold conditions.  
Compliance is  checked by the following test.  
A 600 mm length of hose is bent as shown in Figure 103 and the ends are tied together over a 
length of 25 mm. The hose is then placed for 2 h in a cabinet having a temperature of  
–15 °C ± 2 °C. Immediately after, the hose is removed from the cabinet it is flexed three times, 
as shown in Figure 104, at a rate of one flexing per second.  
The test is carried out three times.  
There shall be no cracks or  breaks in the hose, discolouration being neglected,  and it shall 
withstand the electric strength test of 16.3.  
NOTE  Any discoloration is neglected.  
21.106 A handle intended for carrying an appliance shall be constructed to withstand the 
weight of the appl iance without damage. This requirement is not applicable to hand -held 
vacuum cleaners or automatic battery -operated cleaners . 
Compliance is checked by the following test.  
The load, consisting of the weight of the appliance with its dust receptacle  filled with dry 
medium grade sand according to ISO 14688 -1 shall be uniformly applied over a 75 mm width 
at the centre of the handle without clamping. If the receptacle is marked with a maximum dust level then the sand is added to this level.
 The load shall be started at zero and gradually 
increased so that the test value is reached in 5 s to 10 s and shall be maintained for 1 min.  
When more than one handle is furnished on an appliance, and the appliance is unable to be 
carried by one handle, the force shall be distributed between the handles. The distribution of 
force shall be determined by measuring the percentage of the appliance weight sustained by 
each handle with the appliance in the normal carrying position.  
When an appliance is furnished w ith more than one handle and can be carried by only one 
handle, each  handle shall sustain the total force. A water -suction cleaning appliance  that is 
completely supported in the hand or by the body during use shall be filled to maximum normal 
capacity with water when determining the weight of the appliance and during the test. For an 
appliance with separate tanks for clean solution and recovery, only the largest tank shall be filled to maximum.  
After the test, there shall be no damage to the handle, its securing means, or that portion of 
the appliance to which the handle is attached. Damage to the finish, small dents and small 
chips are ignored.  
22 Construction  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.  
22.32  Addition:  
Vacuum cleaners shall be constructed so that the internal parts of the motors and electrical connections are not subjected to deposition of dust due to the passage of air.  
NOTE  101 This requirement is met if the air passes through the dust bag before it passes 
through the motor.   – 22 – IEC 60335 -2-2:2019  RLV © IEC 2019 
NOTE  102 For water -suction cleaning appliances , compliance with the requirement 
concerning protection against deposition of pollution has been adequately ch ecked by the test 
of 15.2.  
22.101 Motorized cleaning heads  for use with appliances that have a water -suction 
cleaning mode, except those of class III construction  having a working voltage up to 24 V, 
shall be motorized cleaning heads  for water -suction cleaning appliances.  
Compliance is checked by inspection of the marking and the tests for motorized cleaning 
heads for water -suction cleaning appliances . 
22.102 Ash vacuum cleaners shall be equipped with a finely woven metal pre -filter  or a 
pre-filter manufactured using flame retardant material with a GWFI as specified in 30.2.101 . 
All parts including accessories in direct contact with ash located before the pre filter shall be 
made out of metal or made of a non- metallic material complying with 30.2.102. Metal 
containers shall have a minimum wall thickness of 0,35  mm. 
Compliance is checked by inspection, by measurement, by the tests of 30.2.101 and 30.2.102 if applicable and by the following test.  
Test probe C from IEC 61032 shall not penetrate the finely woven metal pre -filter when 
applied with a force of 3  N. 
22.103 The length of hoses supplied with ash vacuum cleaners shall be limited.  
Compliance is checked by measuring the length of the hose between the part normally held in the hand and where it enters the ash container.  
The fully extended length shall not exceed 2 m.  
23 Internal wiring  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.  
24 Components  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.  
24.1.3 Addition:  
Switches incorporated in vacuum cleaners, other than those for household use only, are tested for 50 000 cycles of operation.  
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.  
25.1 Addition:  
Vacuum cleaners for animal grooming and water -suction cleaning appliances  shall not 
incorporate an appliance inlet.  IEC 60335 -2-2:2019 RLV © IEC 2019 – 23 –  
25.7 Modification:  
Supply cords  shall be not lighter than the following:  
– for hand- held appliances having a mass not exceeding 1,5 kg when fitted with the 
heaviest accessory, but excluding the supply cord ;  
• if rubber insulated, ordinary tough rubber sheathed flexible cord (code designation 
60245  IEC 53);  
• if polyvinyl chloride insulated, light poly vinyl chloride sheathed flexible cord (code 
designation 60227 IEC 52) .  
– for appliances for animal grooming;  
• ordinary polychloroprene sheathed flexible cord (code designation 60245 IEC 57);  
• if polyvinyl chloride insulated, flat twin flexible cord (co de designation 60227 IEC 42);  
• for appliances having a power cord greater than 3 m in length, polyvinyl chloride insulated, ordinary polyvinyl chloride sheathed flexible cord (code designation 60227 IEC 53).  
– for other appliances ; 
• if rubber insulated,  ordinary tough rubber sheathed flexible cord (code designation 
60245  IEC 53);  
• if polyvinyl chloride insulated, ordinary polyvinyl chloride sheathed flexible cord (code designation 60227 IEC 53).  
25.23  Addition:  
Live conductors in a flexible hose shall  have an insulation and sheath thickness at least 
equivalent to that specified for a 60227 IEC 52 cord of 2 ×  0,75 mm
2. The conductors used 
may consist of copper -plated steel wires.  
NOTE 101  The conductors used may consist of copper -plated steel wires.  
26 Terminals for external conductors  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.  
27 Provision for earthing  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.  
28 Screws and connections  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.  
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.  
30 Resistance to heat and fire  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.  
30.2 Addition:   – 24 – IEC 60335 -2-2:2019  RLV © IEC 2019 
For centrally -sited vacuum cleaners , 30.2.3 is applicable. For other appliances, 30.2.2 is 
applicable.  
30.2.101 The container and filters of ash vacuum cleaners  shall have a glow -wire 
flammability index (GWFI) of at least 850 °C according to IEC 60695 -2-12, the test samples 
used for the classification shall be not thicker than the relevant part of the ash vacuum 
cleaner . 
As an alternative, the container and filte rs of ash vacuum cleaners  shall have a glow -wire 
ignition temperature (GWIT) of at least 875 °C according to IEC 60695 -2-13, the test samples  
used for the classification shall be not thicker than the relevant part of the ash vacuum cleaner . 
As an alternative t he container and f ilters of ash vacuum cleaners  are subjected to the glow 
wire test of IEC 60695 -2-11 with a test severity of 850 °C. The value of t
e – ti shall not exceed 
2 s. 
30.2.102 All nozzles, deflectors and connectors located upstream of the pre-filter made out 
of non- metallic material  are subjected to the needle flame test in accordance of Annex E . The 
needle flame test is not applicable to parts that comprise material classified as V -0 or V -1 
according to IEC 60695 -11-10 provided that the te st sample used for the classification was no 
thicker than the relevant part of the ash vacuum cleaner . 
31 Resistance to rusting  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.  
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.  IEC 60335 -2-2:2019 RLV © IEC 2019 – 25 –  
Dimensions in millimetres  
 
Key 
A crank mechanism  
B connecting rod  
C roller, diameter 120 mm  
D abrasive cloth belt  
Figure 101 – Apparatus for testing the abrasion resistance  
of current- carrying hoses  
  
IEC 
R 150  
R 60 
A 
B 
C 
D 
1 kg  – 26 – IEC 60335 -2-2:2019  RLV © IEC 2019 
Dimensions in millimetres  
 
Key 
A crank mechanism  
B arm 
C inclined plane  
Figure 102 – Apparatus for testing the resistance to flexing  
of current- carrying hoses  
Dimensions in millimetres  
 
Figure 103 – Configuration of the hose for the freezing treatment  
IEC 
40° 
B 
A 
C 
300 ± 5  
5 kg 
5 kg 
IEC 
25 IEC 60335 -2-2:2019 RLV © IEC 2019 – 27 –  
 
Key 
A intermediate position  
B Position of the hose at start and finish of each flexing  
Figure 104 – Flexing positions for the hose after removal  
from the freezing cabinet  
 
Key 
A adhesive  
B thermocouple wires 0,3 mm diameter to IEC 60584- 1 Type K (chrome alumel)  
C handle arrangement permitting a contact force of 4 N  ± 1 N 
D polycarbonate tube: inside diameter 3 mm, outside diameter 5 mm 
E tinned copper disc: 5 mm diameter, 0,5 mm thick with a flat contact face 
Figure 105 – Probe for measuring surface temperatures  
IEC 
A 
B 
IEC 
B 
A 
E 
D 
 C  – 28 – IEC 60335 -2-2:2019  RLV © IEC 2019 
Annexes  
The annexes of Part 1 are applicable except as follows.  
 IEC 60335 -2-2:2019 RLV © IEC 2019 – 29 –  
Annex  B 
(normative)  
 
Appliances powered by rechargeable batteries 
that are recharged in the appliance  
This annex of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.  
NOT E Additional subclauses in this annex are numbered starting with 201.  
Addition:  
6 Classification  
6.1 Addition:  
Mobile parts of automatic battery- powered battery- operated  cleaners shall be class II  or 
class III . 
7 Marking and instructions  
7.1 Addition:  
The mobile part of an automatic battery -powered  battery -operated  cleaner  shall be marked 
with the  
– name, trademark or identification mark of the manufacturer or responsible vendor;  
– the model or type reference of the docking station with which the mobile part is intended 
to be used.  
7.12 Addition:  
Automatic  battery -operated cleaners shall also be provided with cautionary instructions for 
room preparation and constant care.  
11 Heating  
11.7 Addition:  
For mobile parts of automatic battery- powered  battery- operated  cleaners , the test ends 
when the cleaning operation is stopped due to the discharging of the battery.  
19 Abnormal operation  
19.1 Addition:  
Mobile parts of automatic  battery- powered  battery- operated  cleaners are subjected to the 
test of 19.7 while they are being supplied by their battery.  
19.7 Addition:  
On mobile parts of automatic  battery- powered  battery -operated , the rotor is locked.   – 30 – IEC 60335 -2-2:2019  RLV © IEC 2019 
21 Mechanical strength  
21.201 Mobile parts of automatic battery- powered  battery- operated  cleaners shall have 
sufficient mechanical strength.  
Compliance is checked by the following test.  
An evenly distributed load of 60 kg is placed on top of the mobile part for 60 s. During this test, 
no short circuit shall occur. After the test, there shall be no visible damage that could impair compliance with this standard.  
22 Construction  
Addition:  
22.40  Addition:  
Mobile parts of automatic  battery- powered  battery- operated  cleaners shall be fitted with a 
switch to turn the appliance off.  
Compliance is checked by inspection.  
If compliance relies on the operation of an electronic circuit, the electromagnetic phenomena tests of Subclause 19.11.4.1 and 19.11.4.2 have to be applied. During the tests , the motor  
which moves the mobile part  shall not start . 
22.201 Mobile parts of automatic battery -powered  battery -
operated  cleaners shall be 
equipped with 
– a device to stop movement within 1 s of accessible hazardous moving parts when they 
lose contact with the surface being cleaned; and 
– a device to protect the appliance from dropping off the cleaning surface (e.g. stairways, etc.). When the mobile part senses that it has reached a critical edge, it shall  
• stop; or  
• reverse and move away from the edge of the cleaning surface and then continue to 
operate normally.  
Compliance is checked by inspection and test.  
NOTE  The test can be carried out on a testing bed with rollers.  
If compliance relies on the operation of an electronic circuit , the test is repeated under the 
following conditions applied separately:  
– the fault conditions in a) to g) of 19.11.2 applied one at a time to the electronic circuit ; 
– the electromagnetic phenomena test of 19.11.4.1 and 19.11.4.2 appl ied to the appliance.  
If the electronic circuit  is programmable, the software shall contain measures to control the 
fault/error conditions specified in Table R.1 and is evaluated in accordance with the relevant requirements of Annex R.  
22.202 When operatin g on a sloping surface, the speed of the mobile part shall not be 
excessive.  
Compliance is checked by the following test.  IEC 60335 -2-2:2019 RLV © IEC 2019 – 31 –  
The speed of the mobile part is measured during the test of Clause 11.  
The mobile part is then directed to move down a glass surface i nclined at 10° to the horizontal 
and its speed is again measured. The measured speed shall not exceed the speed initially 
measured by more than 10  %. 
Addition:  
24 Components  
24.201 Thermal cut- outs and protective electronic circuits incorporated in automatic  
battery -powered  battery- operated  cleaners for compliance with 19.7 shall be non- self-
resetting.  
Compliance is checked by inspection.  
30 Resistance to heat and fire 
30.2 Addition:  
For automatic  battery -powered  battery -operated  cleaners , 30.2.3 is applicable.  
  – 32 – IEC 60335 -2-2:2019  RLV © IEC 2019 
Annex C  
(normative)  
 
Ageing test on motors  
Modification:  
The value of p  in Table C.1 is 2 000.  
 IEC 60335 -2-2:2019 RLV © IEC 2019 – 33 –  
Annex R  
(normative)  
 
Software evaluation  
R.2.2.5  Modification: 
For programmable electronic circuits  with functions requiring software incorporating 
measures to control the fault/error conditions specified in Table R.1, detection of a fault/error 
shall occur before compliance with Clause 19 and 22.201 of Annex B or Annex S is impaired.  
R.2.2.9  Modificati on: 
The software and safety -related hardware under its control shall be initialized and shall 
terminate before compliance with Clause 19 and 22.201 of Annex B or Annex S is impaired.  
  – 34 – IEC 60335 -2-2:2019  RLV © IEC 2019 
Annex S  
(normative)  
 
Battery -operated appliances powered by batteries that are 
non-rechargeable or not recharged in the appliance  
This annex of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.  
NOT E Additional subclauses in this annex are numbered starting with 201.  
Addition:  
6 Classification  
6.1 Addition:  
Mobile parts of automatic battery -operated  cleaners shall be class II  or class III . 
7 Marking and instructions  
7.1 Addition:  
The mobile part of an automatic battery -operated  cleaner  shall be marked with the model or 
type reference of the docking station  with which the mobile part is intended to be used, if 
any. 
7.12 Addition:  
Automatic  battery -operated cleaners shall also be provided with cautionary instructions for 
room preparation and constant care.  
19 Abnormal operation  
Addition:  
19.7 Addition:  
On mobile parts of automatic battery- operated  cleaners, the rotor is locked.  
Addition:  
21 Mechanical strength  
21.201 Mobile parts of automatic battery -operated cleaners  shall have sufficient 
mechanical strength.  
Compliance is checked by the following test.  
An evenly distributed load of 60 kg is placed on top of the mobile part for 60 s. During this test, 
no short circuit shall occur. After the test, there shall be no visible damage that could impair compliance with this standard.  IEC 60335 -2-2:2019 RLV © IEC 2019 – 35 –  
Addition:  
22 Construction  
22.40  Addition:  
Mobile parts of automatic battery- operated  cleaners  shall be fitted with a switch to turn the 
appliance off.  
Compliance is checked by inspection.  
If compliance relies on the operation of an electronic circuit, the electromagne tic phenomena 
tests of Subclause 19.11.4.1 and 19.11.4.2 have to be applied. During the tests , the motor  
which moves the mobile part  shall not start . 
22.201 Mobile parts of automatic battery -operated  cleaners  shall be equipped with 
– a device to stop movement within 1  s of accessible hazardous moving parts when they 
lose contact with the surface being cleaned; and 
– a device to protect the appliance from dropping off the cleaning surface (e.g. stairways, 
etc.). When the mobile part sen ses that it has reached a critical edge, it shall  
• stop; or  
• reverse and move away from the edge of the cleaning surface and then continue to operate normally.  
Compliance is checked by inspection and test.  
NOTE  The test can be carried out on a testing bed with rollers.  
If compliance relies on the operation of an electronic circuit , the test is repeated under the 
following conditions applied separately:  
– the fault conditions in a) to g) of 19.11.2 applied one at a time to the electronic circuit ; 
– the electromagnetic phenomena test of 19.11.4.1 and 19.11.4.2 applied to the appliance.  
If the electronic circuit  is programmable, the software shall contain measures to control the 
fault/error conditions specified in Table R.1 and is  evaluated in accordance with the relevant 
requirements of Annex R.  
22.202 When operating on a sloping surface, the speed of the mobile part shall not be 
excessive.  
Compliance is checked by the following test.  
The speed of the mobile part is measured durin g the test of Clause 11.  
The mobile part is then directed to move down a glass surface inclined at 10° to the horizontal and its speed is again measured. The measured speed shall not exceed the speed initially measured by more than 10  %.  – 36 – IEC 60335 -2-2:2019  RLV © IEC 2019 
Addition:  
24 Components  
24.201 Thermal cut -outs  and protective electronic circuits incorporated in automatic 
battery -operated  cleaners for compliance with 19.7 shall be non- self-resetting.  
Compliance is checked by inspection.  
30 Resistance to heat and fire 
Addition:  
30.2 Addition:  
For automatic battery -operated  cleaners, 30.2.3 is applicable.  
 
  IEC 60335 -2-2:2019 RLV © IEC 2019 – 37 –  
Bibliography  
The bibliography of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.  
Addition:  
IEC 60335 -2-69, Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2-69: Particular 
requirements for wet and dry vacuum cleaners, including power brush, for  industrial and 
commercial use  
ISO 3864 -1, Graphical symbols – Safety colours and safety signs – Part 1: Design principles 
for safety signs in workplaces and public ar eas 
ISO 13732 -1, Ergonomics of the thermal environment – Methods for the assessment of human 
responses to contact with surfaces – Part 1: Hot surfaces  
 
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IEC 60335-2-2 
Edition  7.0 2019-05 
INTERNATIONAL  
STANDARD  
NORME  
INTERNATIONALE  
Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –  
Part 2 -2: Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners and water -suction 
cleaning appliances  
 
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues – S écurité –  
Partie 2- 2: Exigences particulières pour les aspirateurs et les appareils  
de nettoyage à aspiration d'eau  
 
IEC 60335 -2-2:2019-05(en-fr) 
  
  
® 
 
 
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inside – 2 – IEC 60335 -2-2:2019  © IEC 2019 
CONTENTS  
FOREWORD  ........................................................................................................................... 4  
INTRODUCTION  ..................................................................................................................... 7  
1 Scope  .............................................................................................................................. 8  
2 Normative references  ...................................................................................................... 9  
3 Terms and definitions  ...................................................................................................... 9  
4 General requirement  ...................................................................................................... 11 
5 General conditions for the tests  ..................................................................................... 11 
6 Classifica tion ................................................................................................................. 11 
7 Marking and instructions  ................................................................................................ 11 
8 Protection against access to live parts  ........................................................................... 13 
9 Starting of motor -operated appliances  ........................................................................... 13 
10 Power input and current  ................................................................................................. 13 
11 Heating .......................................................................................................................... 14 
12 Void  ............................................................................................................................... 15 
13 Leakage current a nd electric strength at operating temperature  ..................................... 15 
14 Transient overvoltages  .................................................................................................. 15 
15 Moisture resistance  ....................................................................................................... 15 
16 Leakage current and electric strength ............................................................................ 17 
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits  .......................................... 17 
18 Endurance  ..................................................................................................................... 17 
19 Abnormal operation  ....................................................................................................... 17 
20 Stability and mechanical hazards  ................................................................................... 19 
21 Mechanical strength  ...................................................................................................... 19 
22 Construction  .................................................................................................................. 21 
23 Internal wiring ................................................................................................................ 22 
24 Components  .................................................................................................................. 22 
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords  ............................................................... 22 
26 Terminals for external conductors  .................................................................................. 23 
27 Provision for earthing  .................................................................................................... 23 
28 Screws and connections  ................................................................................................ 23 
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation  ..................................................... 23 
30 Resistance to heat and fire ............................................................................................ 23 
31 Resistance to rusting  ..................................................................................................... 24 
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards  ........................................................................... 24 
Annexes  ............................................................................................................................... 27 
Annex  B (normative)  Appliances powered by rechargeable batteries that are 
recharged in the appliance  .................................................................................................... 28 
Annex C (normative)  Ageing test on motors  ......................................................................... 31 
Annex R (normative)  Software evaluation  ............................................................................ 32 
Annex S (normative)  Battery -operated appliances powered by batteries that are 
non- rechargeable or not recharged in the appliance .............................................................. 33 
Bibliography  .......................................................................................................................... 36 IEC 60335 -2-2:2019 © IEC 2019 – 3 –  
Figure 101 – Apparatus for testing the abrasion resistance of current -carrying hoses  ........... 24 
Figure 102 – Apparatus for testing the resistance to flexing of current -carrying hoses  .......... 25 
Figure 103 – Configuration of the hose for the freezing treatment  ......................................... 25 
Figure 104 – Flexing positions for the hose after removal from the freezing cabinet  .............. 26 
Figure 105 – Probe for measuring surface temperatures  ....................................................... 26 
 
Table 101 – Maximum temperature rises for specified accessible external surfaces 
under normal operating conditions  ........................................................................................ 15 
 
   – 4 – IEC 60335 -2-2:2019  © IEC 2019 
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION  
____________  
 
HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIA NCES –  
SAFETY –  
 
Part 2 -2: Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners  
and water -suction cleaning appliances  
 
FOREWORD 
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International Standard IEC 60335 -2-2 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 61: 
Safety of household and similar electrical appliances.  
This seventh edition cancels and replaces the sixth edition published in 2009 , Amendment 
1:2012 and Amendment 2: 2016. This edition constitutes a technical revision.  
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous 
edition:  
– s ome requirements for appliances for animal grooming have been modified (6.1, 25.7)  
– the note in 7.101 has been deleted;  
– c onverted some notes to normative text (7.102, 10.1, 11.3, 13.1, 15.2, 15.101, 19.101, 
20.1, 20.2, 21.103, 21.105, 22.32, 25.23);  IEC 60335 -2-2:2019 © IEC 2019 – 5 –  
– c larification that the test of 19.7 is applicable to vacuum cleaners with a motorized brush 
or similar device;  
– m odified Annex R  for alignment with 22.201 of Annex B;  
– m odified Annex S in accordance with IEC 60335 -2-2:2009/ISH1:2016; 
– requirements for mechanical strength of handles have been added (21.10 6). 
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:  
FDIS  Report on voting  
61/5790/FDIS  61/5807/RVD  
 
Full information on the voting for the approval of this International Standard can be found in 
the report on voting indicated in the above table.  
This document has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IE C Directives, Part 2.  
A list of all parts of the IEC 60335 series, under the general title: Household and similar 
electrical appliances – Safety , can be found on the IEC website.  
This Part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335 -1 and its 
amendments. It was established on the basis of the fifth edition (2010) of that standard.  
NOTE  1 When “Part 1” is mentioned in this standard, it refers to IEC  60335 -1. 
This Part 2 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 6 0335 -1, so as to 
convert that publication into the IEC standard: Safety requirements for vacuum cleaners and 
water -suction cleaning appliances . 
When a particular subclause of Part 1 is n ot mentioned in this Part 2, that subclause applies 
as far as is reasonable. When this standard states "addition", "modification" or "replacement", the relevant text in Part 1 is to be adapted accordingly.  
NOTE  2 The following numbering system is used:  
– subclauses, tables and figures that are numbered starting from 101 are additional to those in Part 1;  
– unless notes are in a new subclause or involve notes in Part 1, they are numbered starting from 101, including 
those in a replaced clause or subclause;  
– additional annexes are lettered AA, BB, etc.  
NOTE  3 The following print types are used:  
– requirements: in roman type;  
– test specifications: in italic type ; 
– notes: in small roman type . 
Words in bold in the text are defined in Clause 3. When a definition concerns an adjective, the adjective and the 
associated noun are also in bold.  
The committee has decided that the contents of this document will remain unchanged until the 
stability  date indicated on the IEC website under " http://webstore.iec.ch " in the data related to 
the specific document . At this date, the document will be  
• reconfirmed,  
• withdrawn,  
• replaced by a revised edition, or  
• amended.   – 6 – IEC 60335 -2-2:2019  © IEC 2019 
NOTE  4 The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing 
organizations may need a transitional period following publication of a new, amended or revised IEC publication in 
which to make products in accordance with the new requirements and to equip themselves for conducting new or revised tests.  
It is the recommendation of the committee that the content of this publication be adopted for implementation nationally not earlier than 12 months or later than 36 months from the date of publication.  
The following differences exist in the c ountries indicated below.  
– 3.1.9:  Normal operation is defined differently  and any control operating before 20 s is defeated when 
determining Pi (USA).  
– 6.1: Class 0 appliances are allowed (Canada, Japan, USA).  
– 6.1: Household vacuum cleaners are required to be class II or class III (Denmark  and Norway).  
– 6.2: IPX4 is not required (USA).  
– 7.1: The additional marking for appliance outlets for accessories is not required (USA).  
– 7.1:  Appliance and outlet ratings are to be marked in amps. (USA).  
– 10.1:  The power input of booster settings is taken into account (USA).  
– 11.3:  Surface temperatures are measured with thermocouples (USA).  
– 11.5:  Booster settings are activated every 2 min out of 8 min (USA).  
– 11.7:  The test is carried out with one- third of the cord unreeled until steady conditions are established (USA).  
– 11.8:  Surface temperature limits are different (USA).  
– 15.2:  The test is carried out differ ently (USA).  
– 16.3:  The test is carried out differently (USA).  
– 21.106 The test is carried out differently (USA).  
 
IMPORTANT – The 'colour inside' logo on the cover page of this publication indicates 
that it contains colours which are considered to be useful  for the correct 
understanding of its contents. Users should therefore print this document using a 
colour printer.  
 
  IEC 60335 -2-2:2019 © IEC 2019 – 7 –  
INTRODUCTION  
It has been assumed in the drafting of this International Standard that the execution of its 
provisions is entrusted to appropriately qualified and experienced persons.  
This standard 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. It 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.  
This standard 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. However, national wiring rules may differ.  
If an appliance within the scope of this standard also incorporates functions that are covered 
by another part 2 of IEC 60335, the relevant part 2 is applied to each function separately, as 
far as is reasonable. If applicable, the influence of one function on the other is taken into 
account.  
When a part 2 standard does not include additional requirements to cover hazards dealt with 
in Part 1, Part 1 applies.  
NOT E 1 This means that the technical committees responsible for the part 2 standards have determined that it is 
not necessary to specify particular  requirements for the appliance in question over and above the general 
requirements.  
This standard is a product family standard dealing with the safety of appliances and takes precedence over horizontal and generic standards covering the same subject.  
NOT E 2 Horizontal and generic standards covering a hazard are not applicable since they have been taken into 
consideration when developing the general and particular requirements for the IEC  60335 series of standards. For 
example, in the case of temperature requirements for surfaces on many appliances, generic standards, such as 
ISO 13732- 1 for hot surfaces, are not applicable in addition to Part 1 or part 2 standards.  
An appliance that complies with the text of this standard will not necessarily be considered  to 
comply with the safety principles of the standard if, when examined and tested, it is found to 
have other features that impair the level of safety covered by these requirements.  
An appliance employing materials or having forms of construction differing from those detailed 
in the requirements of this standard may be examined and tested according to the intent of the requirements and, if found to be substantially equivalent, may be considered to comply with the standard.  
   – 8 – IEC 60335 -2-2:2019  © IEC 2019 
HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL  APPLIANCES –  
SAFETY –  
 
Part 2 -2: Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners  
and water -suction cleaning appliances  
 
  
1 Scope  
This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.  
This International Standard  deals with the safety of electric vacuum cleaners and 
water -suction cleaning appliances  for household and similar purposes, including vacuum 
cleaners for animal grooming, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. It also applies 
to centrally- sited va cuum cleaners and automatic battery -operated  cleaners. 
This standard also applies to motorized cleaning heads  and current -carrying hoses 
associated with a particular vacuum cleaner.  
Battery- operated appliances  and other DC  supplied appliances are within t he scope of this 
standard. Dual supply appliances, either mains -supplied or battery -operated, are regarded as 
battery -operated appliances  when operated in the battery mode.  
Appliances not intended for normal household use, but which nevertheless may be a s ource 
of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops and other 
premises for normal housekeeping purposes, are within the scope of this standard.  
NOTE 101 Examples of such appliances are appliances intended to be used for normal housekeeping purposes in 
hotels, offices, schools, hospitals and similar premises.  
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, 
it does not take into account  
– persons (including children) whose  
• physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or  
• lack of experience and knowledge  
prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction;  
– children playing with the appliance.  
NOTE 102  Attention is drawn to the fact that  
– for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements can be 
necessary;  
– in many countries additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities, the national 
authorities responsible for the protection of labour, the national water supply authorities and similar authorities.  
NOTE 103  This standard does not apply to  
– appliances intended exclusively for industri al 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);  
– wet and dry vacuum cleaners, including power brush, for commercial use ( IEC 60335 -2-69). IEC 60335 -2-2:2019 © IEC 2019 – 9 –  
2 Normative references  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.  
Addition:  
IEC 60584 -1, Thermocouples – Part 1: EMF specifications and tolerances  
IEC TS 62885 -1: 201 8, Surface cleaning appliances – Part 1: General requirements on tes t 
material and test equipment  
ISO 216, Writing paper and certain classes of printed matter – Trimmed sizes – A and B 
series, and indication of machine direction  
ISO 6344 -2, Coated abrasives – Grain size analysis – Part 2: Determination of grain size 
distri bution of macrogrits P12 to P220 
ISO 7010:2011, Graphical symbols – Safety colours and safety signs – Registered safety 
signs  
ISO 14688 -1, Geotechnical investigation and testing – Identification and classification of soil – 
Part 1: Identification and description 
3 Terms and d efinitions  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.  
3.1 Definitions relating to physical characteristics  
3.1.4 Addition:  
Note 101 to entry : For appliances incorporating a booster setting, the rated power input corresponds to the 
operation of the appliance without the booster setting  being used.  
3.1.9 Replacement:  
normal operation  
operation of the appliance under the following conditions:  
The appliance is supplied at rated voltage and operated continuously with the air inlet 
adjusted to give a power input Pm after 20 s  
Three minutes later , a final adjustment of the air inlet is made, if necessary.  
Pm is calculated from the formula 
 Pm = 0,5 ( Pf + Pi)  
where  
Pf is the power input in watts, after 3 min of operation with the air inlet unobstructed. Any 
device that ensures a flow of air to cool the motor in the event of a blockage of the main 
air inlet is allowed to operate;  
Pi is the power input in watts, after a further 20 s of operation with the air inlet blocked. Any 
device that is adjustable without the aid of a tool, and which ensures a flow of air to cool 
the motor in the event of a blockage  of a main air inlet, is rendered inoperative.  If Pi has a  – 10 – IEC 60335 -2-2:2019  © IEC 2019 
rapid non -linear decrease or cannot be measured due to the appliance suction motor 
stopping before 20 s, the air inlet is gradually blocked to the extent that the motor stops  
after 20 5
0+
− s.  In this case , Pi is the maximum value of power input in the last two 
seconds before the motor shuts off.  
If the appliance is marked with a rated voltage range, it is supplied at the mean value of the 
range if the difference between the limits of the range does not exceed 10 % of the mean 
value. If the difference exceeds 10 % , the supply voltage is the upper value of the range.  
The measurements are made with the appliance fitted with a clean dust bag and filter, any 
water collection cont ainer being empty. If the appliance is intended to be used only with a 
hose, detachable nozzles and tubes are removed and the hose is laid out straight. If the 
appliance is provided with a hose as an accessory, it is operated without the hose.  
Rotating br ushes and similar devices are in operation but not in contact with any surface. 
Motorized cleaning heads  are connected by means of the hose or tube and are in operation 
but not in contact with any surface.  
Appliance outlets for other accessories are loaded with a resistive load in accordance with the 
marking.  
Automatic battery -operated  cleaners are operated with a clean dust bag or filter on the 
carpet meeting the construction specifications given in Table 1  in IEC TS 62885-1 :2018. A frame 
of 1,5 m by  1,5 m is used on the carpet to limit the area of action. The air inlet is unobstructed.  
3.5 Definitions relating to types of appliances  
3.5.101 
ash vacuum  cleaner 
vacuum cleaner intended to vacuum cold ash from fireplaces, chimneys, ovens, ash- trays and 
similar places of ash accumulation  
3.5.102  
automatic battery -operated  cleaner  
vacuum cleaner that operates without human control only within a defined perimeter, within a 
pre-programmed area or in an area self -controlled by the appliance 
Note  1 to entry:  The cleaner consists of the mobile part and may have a docking station. 
3.5.103  
centrally -sited vacuum cleaner  
vacuum cleaner that is connected to a ducting system installed in the building 
Note  1 to entry:  During use, the nozzle and its associated hose are connected to one of the suction inlets of the 
ducting system.  
3.5.104  
water -suction  cleanin g appliance  
appliance for aspirating an aqueous solution that may contain foaming detergent  
3.6 Definitions relating to parts of an appliance  
3.6.101  
docking station  
unit that may provide  
– manual or automatic battery charging facilities , 
– dust removal , 
– data processing facility , and  IEC 60335 -2-2:2019 © IEC 2019 – 11 –  
– suction for the mobile part  
Note  1 to entry:  A docking station is also known as a base unit.  
3.6.102  
motorized  cleaning head  
accessory containing a motor that is supplied from the vacuum cleaner and which is attached 
to the end of a hose or tube  
3.8 Definitions relating to miscellaneous matters  
3.8.101  
booster  setting  
position of a control resulting in a temporary higher power input that is automatically reduced 
to the power input value when the setting is not used  
4 General requirement  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.  
5 General conditions for the tests  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.  
5.2 Addition:  
A new hose is used for each of the tests of 21.101 to 21.105. The test of 19.105 may be carried out on a separate appliance.  
5.101  Current -carrying hoses operating at safety extra- low voltage  are n ot subjected to the 
tests of 21.101 to 21.105.  
6 Classification  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.  
6.1 Modification:  
Vacuum cleaners and water -suction cleaning appliances  shall be class I , class II or 
class  III.  
Vacuum cleaners for animal grooming shall be class II or class III .  
Stationary parts of automatic battery -operated cleaners  may be class 0 if the rated 
voltage  does not exceed 150 V.  
6.2 Addition:  
Vacuum cleaners for animal grooming and water -suction cleaning appliances shall be at 
least  IPX4.  
7 Marking and instructions  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.   – 12 – IEC 60335 -2-2:2019  © IEC 2019 
7.1 Addition:   
The appliance shall be marked with the sum of its rated power input  and the maximum load 
of the appliance outlet in watts (if applicable).  Ash vacuum cleaners shall be marked with 
symbol ISO 7000 -0434A (2004 -01), symbol ISO 7000 -0790 (2004 -01) and Warning sign  
ISO 7010 W021(2011 -06). 
7.6 Addition:  
 [symbol IEC 60417 -5935 
(2012 -09)] motorized cleaning head  for water 
suction cleaning 
 [Warning sign  ISO 7010 
W021 (2011 -06)] warning; risk of fire/ flammable materials  
 
7.12 Addition:  
The instructions for appliances having a current -carrying hose operating at other than safety 
extra- low voltage  shall include the substance of the following:  
CAUTION: This hose contains electrical connections:  
– do not use to suck up water (for vac uum cleaners only);  
– do not immerse in water for cleaning;  
– the hose should be checked regularly and must not be used if damaged.  
The instructions for vacuum cleaners incorporating rotating brushes or similar devices, and 
water -suction cleaning appliances , shall state that the plug must be removed from the 
socket -outlet before cleaning or maintaining the appliance.  
If symbol IEC  60417 -5935 ( 2012 -09) is used, its meaning shall be explained.  
7.12.1 Addition:  
The instructions for ash vacuum cleaners shall inclu de the substance of the following:  
This appliance is intended to pick up cold ash from fireplaces, chimneys, ovens, ash- trays, 
and similar places of ash accumulation.  
WARNING: Risk of fire  
– do not pick up hot, glowing or burning ash. Pick up cold ash only ; 
– the dust container must be emptied and cleaned before and after each use;  
– do not use paper dust bags or bags made from similar flammable materials;  
– do not use any other vacuum cleaner to vacuum ash;  
– do not rest the ash vacuum cleaner on flammable or polymeric surfaces, including carpeting and vinyl tile.  
IEC 60335 -2-2:2019 © IEC 2019 – 13 –  
7.14 Addition:  
The height of symbol IEC 60417- 5935 ( 2012-09), symbol ISO 7000 -0434A (2004 -01), symbol 
ISO 7000 -0790 (2004 -01) and Warning sign ISO 7010 W021 (2011 -06) shall be at least  
15 mm.  
Complia nce is checked by measurement.  
7.15 Addition:  
Symbol ISO 7000 -0434A (2004 -01) shall be located next to symbol ISO  7000 -0790 (2004 -01). 
7.101  Motorized cleaning heads  shall be marked with  
– rated voltage  or rated voltage range  in volts;  
– rated power input in watts;  
– name, trade mark or identification mark of the manufacturer or responsible vendor;  
– model or type reference.  
Motorized cleaning heads  for water -suction cleaning appliances  shall be marked with 
symbol IEC 60417 -5935 ( 2012-09). 
Compliance is che cked by inspection.  
7.102  Appliance outlets for accessories shall be marked with the maximum load in watts.  
This marking may be on the appliance close to the appliance outlet.  
Compliance is checked by inspection.  
8 Protection against access to live parts  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.  
8.1.1 Addition:  
If the instructions state that a part is to be removed when replacing a lamp or a drive belt, and 
a tool is required for its removal, the part is not considered to be a detachable part  provided 
that  
– an instruction to disconnect the appliance from the supply before opening is marked on 
the cover or is visible during its removal ; and  
– after removal of the cover, access to live parts  is prevented by at least basic insulation .  
9 Starting of motor -operated appliances  
This clause of Part 1 is not applicable.  
10 Power input and current  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.  
10.1 Addition:  
The power input of motorized cleaning heads is measured separately.   – 14 – IEC 60335 -2-2:2019  © IEC 2019 
Appliance  outlets are not loaded when measuring the rated power input . 
Booster settings are not used during these measurements.  
11 Heating  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.  
11.3 Addition:  
When measuring the power input to ensure that the appliance has been correctly reassembled, 
the power input Pi with the air -inlet blocked is measured.  
Where the external accessible surfaces  are suitably flat and access permits, then the test 
probe of Figur e 105 is used to measure the temperature rises of external accessible 
surfaces  specified in Table 101. The probe is applied with a force of 4 N  ± 1 N to the surface 
in such a way that the best possible contact between the probe and the surface is ensured.  
The measurement is performed after a contact period of 30 s . 
The probe may be held in place using a laboratory stand clamp or similar device. Any 
measuring instrument giving the same results as the probe may be used.  
11.5 Addition:  
Booster settings are activated as often as allowed by the construction.  
Docking stations of automatic battery- operated  cleaners are operated at 0,94 or 1,06 
times rated voltage , whichever is the most unfavourable.  
If a suction mode is incorporated in docking stations of automatic battery -operated  
cleaners, the test conditions of 3.1.9 are applied.  
11.7 Addition:  
Appliances are operated until steady conditions are established.  
Appliances incorporating an automatic cord reel are operated with one- third of the tota l length 
of the cord unreeled for 30 min, after which the cord is completely unreeled.  
11.8 Addition:  
During the test, the temperature rises are monitored continuously and shall not exceed the values shown in Table 3 and Table 101.   
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Table 101 – Maximum temperature rises for specified  accessible  
external surfaces under normal operating conditions  
Surface  Temperature rise of accessible external surfacesf  
K  
Surfaces of portable 
appliances situated 
on the floor d Surfaces of hand 
held appliances and 
other appliances e Surfaces of 
centrally sited 
vacuum cleaners  
Bare metal  38 42 48 
Coated metal a 42 49 59 
Glass and ceramic  51 56 65 
Plastic and plastic coating >  0,4 mm b, c 58 62 74 
a Metal is considered coated when a coating having a minimum thickness of 90 µm made by enamel or 
non-substantially plastic coating is used.   
b The temperature rise limit of plastic also applies for plastic material having a metal finish of thickness less 
than 0,1 mm.  
c When the thickness of the plastic coating does not exceed 0,4 mm, the temperature rise limits of the coated 
metal or of glass and ceramic material apply.  
d Within 25 mm from air outlets , the above values can be increased by 10 K. 
e Within 25 mm from air outlets , the above values can be increased by 5 K. 
f Surfaces that are inaccessible to a 75 mm diameter probe having a hemispherical end, applied with a force 
not exceeding 1 N, are not measured.  
 
12 Void  
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature  
This clause of Part 1 i s applicable except as follows.  
13.1 Addition:  
Booster settings are not used.  
14 Transient overvoltages 
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.  
15 Moisture resistance  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.  
15.2 Replacement:  
Appliances having a liquid container shall be constructed so that spillage of liquid due to 
overfilling, and due to overturning of appliances liable to be overturned in normal use, does not affect their electrical insulation.  
Compliance is checked by the following test.   – 16 – IEC 60335 -2-2:2019  © IEC 2019 
The liqu id container is filled with water to half the level indicated in the instructions. The 
appliance is placed on a support inclined at an angle of 10° to the horizontal. A force of 180  N 
is applied to the top of the appliance in the most unfavourable horizont al direction. If the 
appliance overturns, it is considered to be liable to be overturned in normal use.  
Appliances with type X attachment , except those having a specially prepared cord, are fitted 
with the lightest permissible type of flexible cord of the smallest cross -sectional area specified 
in Table 13.  
Appliances incorporating an appliance inlet are tested with or without an appropria te 
connector in position, whichever is more unfavourable.  
Liquid containers that are filled by hand are completely filled with water containing 
approximately 1 % NaCl, and a further quantity, equal to 15 % of the capacity of the container 
or 0,25 l, whichever is the greater, is poured in steadily over a period of 1 min.  
Containers of hand -held appliances  and other appliances liable to be overturned in normal 
use are completely filled, the cover being closed. The appliance is then overturned and left in that position for 5 min, unless it returns automatically to its normal position of use.  
Nozzles and motorized cleaning heads of water -suction cleaning appliances are placed in 
a container, the base of which is level with the surface supporting the appliance. The container is filled with a detergent solution to a level of 5 mm above its base, this level being 
maintained throughout the test. The solution consists of 20 g of NaCl and 1 ml of a solution of 
28 % by mass of dodecyl sodium sulphate in each 8 l of w ater. The solution is to be stored in 
a cool atmosphere and used within seven days of its preparation.  
The appliance is operated until its liquid container is completely full and for a further 5  min. 
NOTE 101 The chemical designation of dodecyl sodium sulphate is C12H25NaSO4.  
After each of these tests, the appliance shall withstand the electric strength test of 16.3.  
Inspection shall show that there is no trace of liquid on insulation that could result in a reduction of clearances  or creepage distances below the values specified in Clause 29.  
15.101 Motorized cleaning heads  of water -suction cleaning appliances  shall be resistant 
to liquids that may come into contact with them.  
Compliance is checked by the following tests.  
The motorized cleaning head  is subjected to an impact test as described in IEC 60068 -2-75, 
the value of the impact being 2 J. The motorized cleaning head  is rigidly supported and 
three blows are applied to every point of the enclosure that is likely to be weak.  
It is then subjected to the test Free fall – Procedure 1 of IEC  60068 -2-31. It is dropped 
4 000 times from a height of 100 mm onto a steel plate having a thickness of not less than 
15 mm. It is dropped  
– 1 000 times on its right side , 
– 1 000 times on its left side , 
– 1 000 times on its front face , 
– 1 000 times on its cleaning surface.  
The motorized cleaning head  is then subjected to the test described in 14.2.7 of IEC 60529, 
the water containing approximately 1  % NaCl.  IEC 60335 -2-2:2019 © IEC 2019 – 17 –  
The motorized cleaning head  shall then withstand the electric strength test of 16.3, the 
voltage being applied between the live parts and the solution. Inspection shall show that 
there is no trace of saline solution on insulation that could result in a reduction of clearances  
or creepage distances below the values specified in Clause 29.  
The test is not carried out on motorized cleaning heads  of class III construction  having a 
working voltage up to 24 V.  
16 Leakage current and electric strength  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.  
16.3 Addition:  
Current -carrying hoses, except for their electrical connections, are immersed for 1 h in  water 
containing approximately 1 % NaCl, at a temperature of 20 °C ± 5 °C. While the hose is still 
immersed, a voltage of 2 000 V is applied for 5 min between each conductor and all the other 
conductors connected together. A voltage of 3 000 V is then applied for 1 min between all the conductors and the saline solution.  
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits  
This clause of Part 1 is appl icable.  
18 Endurance  
This clause of Part 1 is not applicable.  
19 Abnormal operation  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.  
19.1 Addition:  
The test of 19.7 is only carried out on motorized cleaning heads , vacuum cleaners with a 
motorized brush or similar device,  and separate fan motors of centrally- sited vacuum 
cleaners.  
Water -suction cleaning appliances  having a valve are also subjected to the test of 19.101.  
Appliances incorporating a booster setting  that is not deactivated electronically are also 
subjected to the test of 19.102.  
Centrally- sited vacuum cleaners are also subjected to the tests of 19.103, and 19.104 if 
applicable.  
Vacuum cleaners that stop automatically when there is a blockage are als o subject to the test 
of 19.4.  
19.4 Addition:  
The appliance is tested under the conditions specified in Clause 11 with the inlet blocked.  
Any control that is allowed to disconnect the suction motor during the Pi determination of 
3.1.9 is short -circuited.   – 18 – IEC 60335 -2-2:2019  © IEC 2019 
19.7 Addition:  
Motorized cleaning heads  and va cuum cleaners with a motorized brush or similar device are 
tested with the rotating brush or similar device locked for 30 s.  
Separate fan motors of centrally -sited vacuum cleaners are operated until steady conditions 
are reached.  
19.9 Replacement:  
Docking stations of automatic battery- operated  cleaners incorporating a suction mode are 
tested at rated voltage  with the air inlet fully blocked until steady conditions are established.  
The temperatures of the windings shall not exceed the values specified in Table 8.  
19.10  Replacement:  
Appliances incorporating series motors are supplied at 1,3 times rated voltage  and operated 
for 30 s with the air inlet blocked, rotating brushes and similar devices being removed.  
After this test, the safety of the appliance shall not have been impaired, in particular windings 
and connections shall not have worked loose.  
19.101 Water -suction cleaning appliances , the liquid container of which incorporates a 
valve or other overfill prevention device, are supplied at rated voltage. The appliance is operated with the nozzle placed in a trough containing water and with the valve or overfill prevention- device held open or otherwise rendered inoperative. The test is terminated 30 s 
after water starts to flow out of the appliance.   
If the appliance incorporates more than one overfill prevention device, these are rendered inoperative in turn.  
19.102 The deactivating means of the booster setting is rendered inoperative and the 
appliance is operated under the conditions specified in Clause 11 using the booster setting . 
19.103 Centrally -sited vacuum cleaners  are supplied at rated voltage  and operated with 
the inlet for the suction hose open and then closed.  
The temperatures of the windings shall not exceed the values specified in 19.9.  
19.104 Centrally -sited vacuum cleaners with separate ventilation for the motor are 
supplied at rated voltage and operated with the airflow through the motor blocked.  
19.105 Ash vacuum cleaners  shall not cause a risk of fire or electric shock when ope rated 
under the following test conditions:  
The ash vacuum cleaner  is prepared for operation according the instruction for use, but 
switched off.  
The empty container of the ash vacuum cleaner  is filled up to two -thirds of its useable 
volume with paper balls . Each paper ball is made out of crumpled sheets of A4 copy paper 
having a weight in the range 70 g/m
2 to 120 g/m2 in accordance with ISO  216. Each paper 
sheet shall be crumpled to a size so that it fits into a cube having sides of 10 cm.  IEC 60335 -2-2:2019 © IEC 2019 – 19 –  
The paper balls a re ignited with a burning paper strip positioned in the centre of the paper 
balls top layer. After 1 min the container is closed and kept in this position until steady 
conditions are reached.  
During the tests, the appliance shall not emit flames or molten material.  
Afterwards, this test is repeated with a new sample but with all suction motors switched on 
immediately after the closing of the container. If the ash vacuum cleaner  has a control for air 
flow adjustment, the test shall be done with minimum and maximum air flow settings.  
After the test the appliance shall comply with 19.13.  
20 Stability and mechanical hazards  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.  
20.1 Addition:  
Motorized cleaning heads  are not subjected to this test.  
20.2 Addition:  
The requirement regarding moving parts does not apply to rotating brushes and similar 
devices. It does not apply to parts that become accessible when changing accessories and only move when the brush or similar device is in operation.  
21 Mechanical strength  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.  
21.101 Current -carrying hoses shall be resistant to crushing.  
Compliance is checked by the following test.  
The hose is placed between two parallel steel plates each having a length of 100 mm, a width of 50 mm and the edges of the longer sides rounded with a radius of 1 mm. The axis of the hose is positioned at right angles to the longer sides of the plates. The plates are placed at a distance of appr oximately 350 mm from one end of the hose.  
The steel plates are pressed together at a rate of 50 mm/min 
± 5 mm/min until the applied 
force is 1,5 kN. The force is then released and the electric strength test of 16.3 is carried out between the conductors c onnected together and the saline solution.  
21.102 Current -carrying hoses shall be resistant to abrasion.  
Compliance is checked by the following test.  
One end of the hose is attached to the connecting rod of the crank mechanism shown in Figure 101. The cr ank rotates at 30 r/min resulting in the end of the hose moving 
horizontally backwards and forwards over a distance of 300 mm.  
The hose is supported by a rotating smooth roller over which a belt of abrasive cloth moves at 
a speed of 0,1 m/min. The abrasiv e is corundum grit size P100, as specified in ISO 6344 -2. 
A mass of 1 kg is suspended from the other end of the hose, which is guided to avoid rotation.  – 20 – IEC 60335 -2-2:2019  © IEC 2019 
In the lowest position, the mass has a maximum distance of 600 mm from the centre of the 
roller.  
The t est is carried out for 100 revolutions of the crank.  
After the test, basic insulation  shall not be exposed, and the electric strength test of 16.3 is 
carried out between the conductors connected together and the saline solution.  
21.103 Current -carrying h oses shall be resistant to flexing.  
Compliance is checked by the following test.  
The end of the hose intended to be connected to the motorized cleaning head  is attached to 
the pivoting arm of the test equipment shown in Figure 102. The distance between the pivot 
axis of the arm and the point where the hose enters the rigid part is 300 mm ± 5 mm. The arm 
can be raised from the horizontal position by an angle of 40° ± 1°. A mass of 5 kg is 
suspended from the other end of the hose or from a convenient point along the hose so that 
when the arm is in the horizontal position the mass is supported and there is no tension on the hose.  
If necessary  the mass may be repositioned during the test.  
The mass slides against an inclined plate so that the maximum deflection of the hose is 3°. 
The arm is raised and lowered by means of a crank that rotates at a speed of 
10 r/min  
± 1 r/min.  
The test is carried out for 2 500 revolutions of the crank after which the fixed end of the hose 
is turned through 90° and the t est continued for a further 2 500 revolutions. The test is 
repeated in each of the other two 90° positions. If the hose ruptures before 10 000 revolutions of the crank, the flexing is terminated.  
After the test, the hose shall withstand the electric streng th test of 16.3.  
21.104 Current -carrying hoses shall be resistant to torsion.  
Compliance is checked by the following test.  
One end of the hose is held in a horizontal position with the remainder of the hose freely suspended. The free end is rotated in c ycles, each cycle consisting of five turns in one 
direction and five turns in the opposite direction, at a rate of 10 turns per minute.  
The test is carried out for 2 000 cycles.  
After the test, the hose shall withstand the electric strength test of 16.3 and shall not be 
damaged to such an extent that compliance with this standard is impaired.  
21.105 Current -carrying hoses shall be resistant to cold conditions.  
Compliance is  checked by the following test.  
A 600 mm length of hose is bent as shown in Figure  103 and the ends are tied together over a 
length of 25 mm. The hose is then placed for 2 h in a cabinet having a temperature of  
–15 °C 
± 2 °C. Immediately after, the hose is removed from the cabinet it is flexed three times, 
as shown in Figure 104, at a rate of one flexing per second.  
The test is carried out three times.  IEC 60335 -2-2:2019 © IEC 2019 – 21 –  
There shall be no cracks or breaks in the hose, discolouration being neglected,  and it shall 
withstand the electric strength test of 16.3.  
21.106 A handle intended for carrying an appliance shall be constructed to withstand the 
weight of the appliance without damage. This requirement is not applicable to hand -held 
vacuum cleaners or automatic battery -operated cleaners . 
Compliance is checked by the following test.  
The load, consisting of the weight of the appliance with its dust receptacle  filled with dry 
medium grade sand according to ISO 14688 -1 shall be uniformly applied over a 75 mm width 
at the centre of the handle without clamping. If the receptacle is marked with a maximum dust 
level then the sand is added to this level.  The load shall be started at zero and gradu ally 
increased so that the test value is reached in 5 s to 10 s and shall be maintained for 1 min.  
When more than one handle is furnished on an appliance, and the appliance is unable to be carried by one handle, the force shall be distributed between the handles. The distribution of force shall be determined by measuring the percentage of the appliance weight sustained by each handle with the appliance in the normal carrying position.  
When an appliance is furnished with more than one handle and can be carri ed by only one 
handle, each
 handle shall sustain the total force. A water -suction cleaning appliance  that is 
completely supported in the hand or by the body during use shall be filled to maximum normal 
capacity with water when determining the weight of the  appliance and during the test. For an 
appliance with separate tanks for clean solution and recovery, only the largest tank shall be 
filled to maximum.  
After the test, there shall be no damage to the handle, its securing means, or that portion of 
the appli ance to which the handle is attached. Damage to the finish, small dents and small 
chips are ignored.  
22 Construction  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.  
22.32  Addition:  
Vacuum cleaners shall be constructed so that the internal parts of the motors and electrical 
connections are not subjected to deposition of dust due to the passage of air. This 
requirement is met if the air passes through the dust bag before it passes through the motor. For water -suction cleaning appliances , compliance with the requirement concerning 
protection against deposition of pollution has been adequately checked by the test of 15.2.  
22.101 Motorized cleaning heads  for use with appliances that have a water -suction 
cleaning mode, except those of class III construction  having a working voltage up to 24 V, 
shall be motorized cleaning heads  for water -suction cleaning appliances.  
Compliance is checked by inspection of the marking and the tests for motorize d cleaning 
heads for water -suction cleaning appliances . 
22.102 Ash vacuum cleaners shall be equipped with a finely woven metal pre -filter  or a 
pre-filter manufactured using flame retardant material with a GWFI as specified in 30.2.101 . 
All parts including accessories in direct contact with ash located before the pre filter shall be 
made out of metal or made of a non- metallic material complying with 30.2.102. Metal 
containers shall have a minimum wall thickness of 0,35  mm.  – 22 – IEC 60335 -2-2:2019  © IEC 2019 
Compliance is checked by inspection, by measurement, by the tests of 30.2.101 and 30.2.102 
if applicable and by the following test.  
Test probe C from IEC 61032 shall not penetrate the finely woven metal pre -filter when 
applied with a force of 3  N. 
22.103 The length of hoses supplied with ash vacuum cleaners shall be limited.  
Compliance is checked by measuring the length of the hose between the part normally held in the hand and where it enters the ash container.  
The fully extended length shall not exceed 2 m.  
23 Internal wiring  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.  
24 Components  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.  
24.1.3 Addition:  
Switches incorporated in vacuum cleaners, other than those for household use only, are 
tested for 50 000 cycles of operation.  
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.  
25.1 Addition:  
Vacuum cleaners for animal grooming and water -suction cleaning appliances  shall not 
incorporate an appliance inlet.  
25.7 Modification:  
Supply co rds shall be not lighter than the following:  
– for hand- held appliances having a mass not exceeding 1,5 kg when fitted with the 
heaviest accessory, but excluding the supply cord ;  
• if rubber insulated, ordinary tough rubber sheathed flexible cord (code designation 60245  IEC 53);  
• if polyvinyl chloride insulated, light polyvinyl chloride sheathed flexible cord (code designation 60227 IEC 52) .  
– for appliances for animal grooming;  
• ordinary polychloroprene sheathed flexible cord (code designation 60245 IEC 57);  
• if polyvinyl chloride insulated, flat twin flexible cord (code designation 60227 IEC 42);  
• for appliances having a power cord greater than 3 m in length, polyvinyl chloride 
insulated, ordinary polyvinyl chloride sheathed flexible cord (code designation 6022 7 
IEC 53).  
– for other appliances ; IEC 60335 -2-2:2019 © IEC 2019 – 23 –  
• if rubber insulated, ordinary tough rubber sheathed flexible cord (code designation 
60245  IEC 53);  
• if polyvinyl chloride insulated, ordinary polyvinyl chloride sheathed flexible cord (code designation 60227 IEC 53).  
25.23  Addition:  
Live conductors in a flexible hose shall have an insulation and sheath thickness at least 
equivalent to that specified for a 60227 IEC 52 cord of 2 ×  0,75 mm
2. The conductors used 
may consist of copper -plated steel wires.  
26 Terminals for external conductors  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.  
27 Provision for earthing  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.  
28 Screws and connections  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.  
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.  
30 Resistance to heat and fire  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.  
30.2 Addition:  
For centrally -sited vacuum cleaners , 30.2.3 is applicable. For other appliances, 30.2.2 is 
applicable.  
30.2.101 The container and filters of ash vacuum cleaners  shall have a glow -wire 
flammability index (GWFI) of at least 850 °C according to IEC 60695 -2-12, the test samples 
used for the classification shall be not thicker than the relevant part of the ash vacuum 
cleaner . 
As an alternative, the container and filters of ash vacuum cleaners  shall have a glow -wire 
ignition temperature (GWIT) of at least 875 °C according to IEC 60695 -2-13, the test samples  
used for the classification shall be not thicker than the relevant  part of the ash vacuum 
cleaner . 
As an alternative t he container and f ilters of ash vacuum cleaners  are subjected to the glow 
wire test of IEC 60695 -2-11 with a test severity of 850 °C. The value of te – ti shall not exceed 
2 s. 
30.2.102 All nozzles, deflectors and connectors located upstream of the pre -filter made out 
of non- metallic material  are subjected to the needle flame test in accordance of Annex E . The 
needle flame test is not applicable to parts that comprise material classified as V -0 or V -1  – 24 – IEC 60335 -2-2:2019  © IEC 2019 
according to IEC  60695 -11-10 provided that the test sample used for the classification was no 
thicker than the relevant part of the ash vacuum cleaner . 
31 Resistance to rusting  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.  
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards  
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.  
Dimensions in millimetres  
 
Key 
A crank mechanism  
B connecting rod  
C roller, diameter 120 mm  
D abrasive cloth belt  
Figure 101 – Apparatus for testing the abrasion resistance  
of current- carrying hoses  
  
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R 150  
R 60 
A 
B 
C 
D 
1 kg IEC 60335 -2-2:2019 © IEC 2019 – 25 –  
Dimensions in millimetres  
 
Key 
A crank mechanism  
B arm 
C inclined plane  
Figure 102 – Apparatus for testing the resistance to flexing  
of current -carrying hoses  
Dimensions in millimetres  
 
Figure 103 – Configuration of the hose for the freezing treatment  
IEC 
40° 
B 
A 
C 
300 ± 5  
5 kg 
5 kg 
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Key 
A intermediate position  
B Position of the hose at start and finish of each flexing  
Figure 104 – Flexing positions for the hose after removal  
from the freezing cabinet 
 
Key 
A adhesive  
B thermocouple wires 0,3 mm diameter to IEC 60584- 1 Type K (chrome alumel)  
C handle arrangement permitting a contact force of 4 N  ± 1 N 
D polycarbonate tube: inside diameter 3 mm, outside diameter 5 mm 
E tinned copper disc: 5 mm diameter, 0,5 mm thick with a flat contact face 
Figure 105 – Probe for measuring surface temperatures  
IEC 
A 
B 
IEC 
B 
A 
E 
D 
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Annexes  
The annexes of Part 1 are applicable except as follows.  
  – 28 – IEC 60335 -2-2:2019  © IEC 2019 
Annex  B 
(normative)  
 
Appliances powered by rechargeable batteries 
that are recharged in the appliance  
This annex of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.  
NOT E Additional subclauses in this annex are numbered starting with 201.  
Addition:  
6 Classification  
6.1 Addition:  
Mobile parts of automatic battery -operated  cleaners shall be class II  or class III . 
7 Marking and instructions  
7.1 Addition:  
The mobile part of an automatic battery -operated  cleaner  shall be marked with the  
– name, trademark or identification mark of the manufacturer or responsible vendor;  
– the model or type reference of the docking station with which the mobile part is intended 
to be used.  
7.12 Addition:  
Automatic  battery -operated clea ners  shall also be provided with cautionary instructions for 
room preparation and constant care.  
11 Heating  
11.7 Addition:  
For mobile parts of automatic battery -operated  cleaners, the test ends when the cleaning 
operation is stopped due to the discharging of the battery.  
19 Abnormal operation  
19.1 Addition:  
Mobile parts of automatic battery -operated  cleaners are subjected to the test of 19.7 while 
they are being supplied by their battery.  
19.7 Addition:  
On mobile parts of automatic battery- opera ted cleaners, the rotor is locked.  IEC 60335 -2-2:2019 © IEC 2019 – 29 –  
21 Mechanical strength  
21.201 Mobile parts of automatic battery -operated cleaners  shall have sufficient 
mechanical strength.  
Compliance is checked by the following test.  
An evenly distributed load of 60 kg is placed on top of the mobile part for 60 s. During this test, 
no short circuit shall occur. After the test, there shall be no visible damage that could impair compliance with this standard.  
22 Construction  
Addition:  
22.40  Addition:  
Mobile parts of automatic battery-o perated  cleaners  shall be fitted with a switch to turn the 
appliance off.  
Compliance is checked by inspection.  
If compliance relies on the operation of an electronic circuit, the electromagnetic phenomena tests of Subclause 19.11.4.1 and 19.11.4.2 have to be applied. During the tests , the motor  
which moves the mobile part  shall not start . 
22.201 Mobile parts of automatic battery -operated  cleaners  shall be equipped with 
– a device to stop movement within 1 s of accessible hazardous moving parts when they 
lose contact with the surface being cleaned; and 
– a device to protect the appliance from dropping off the cleaning surface (e.g. stairways, etc.). When the mobile part senses that it has reached a critical edge, it shall  
• stop; or  
• reverse and move away from the edge of the cleaning surface and then continue to 
operate normally.  
Compliance is checked by inspection and test.  
NOTE  The test can be carried out on a testing bed with rollers.  
If compliance relies on the operation of an electronic circuit , the test is repeated under the 
following conditions applied separately:  
– the fault conditions in a) to g) of 19.11.2 applied one at a time to the electronic circuit ; 
– the electromagnetic phenomena test of 19.11.4.1 and 19.11.4.2 applied to the appliance.  
If the electronic circuit  is programmable, the software shall contain measures to control the 
fault/error conditions specified in Table R.1 and is evaluated in accordance with the relevant 
requi rements of Annex R.  
22.202 When operating on a sloping surface, the speed of the mobile part shall not be 
excessive.  
Compliance is checked by the following test.  
The speed of the mobile part is measured during the test of Clause 11.   – 30 – IEC 60335 -2-2:2019  © IEC 2019 
The mobile part is then directed to move down a glass surface inclined at 10° to the horizontal 
and its speed is again measured. The measured speed shall not exceed the speed initially 
measured by more than 10  %. 
Addition:  
24 Components  
24.201 Thermal cut- outs and protective electronic circuits  incorporated in automatic 
battery -operated  cleaners for compliance with 19.7 shall be non- self-resetting.  
Compliance is checked by inspection.  
30 Resistance to heat and fire 
30.2 Addition:  
For automatic battery -operated  cleaners, 30.2. 3 is applicable.  
 IEC 60335 -2-2:2019 © IEC 2019 – 31 –  
Annex C  
(normative)  
 
Ageing test on motors  
Modification:  
The value of p  in Table C.1 is 2 000.  
  – 32 – IEC 60335 -2-2:2019  © IEC 2019 
Annex R  
(normative)  
 
Software evaluation  
R.2.2.5  Modification: 
For programmable electronic circuits  with functions requiring software incorporating 
measures to control the fault/error conditions specified in Table R.1, detection of a fault/error 
shall occur before compliance with Clause 19 and 22.201 of Annex B or Annex S is impaired.  
R.2.2.9  Modification: 
The software and safety -related hardware under its control shall be initialized and shall 
terminate before compliance with Clause 19 and 22.201 of Annex B or Annex S is impaired.  
 IEC 60335 -2-2:2019 © IEC 2019 – 33 –  
Annex S  
(normative)  
 
Battery -operated appliances powered by batteries that are 
non-rechargeable or not recharged in the appliance  
This annex of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.  
NOT E Additional subclauses in this annex are numbered starting with 201.  
Addition:  
6 Classification  
6.1 Addition:  
Mobile parts of automatic battery -operated  cleaners shall be class II  or class III . 
7 Marking and instructions  
7.1 Addition:  
The mobile part of an automatic battery -operated  cleaner  shall be marked with the model or 
type reference of the docking station  with which the mobile part is intended to be used, if 
any. 
7.12 Addition:  
Automatic  battery -operated cleaners shall also be provided with cautionary instructions for 
room preparation and constant care.  
19 Abnormal operation  
Addition:  
19.7 Addition:  
On mob ile parts of automatic battery- operated  cleaners, the rotor is locked.  
Addition:  
21 Mechanical strength  
21.201 Mobile parts of automatic battery -operated cleaners  shall have sufficient 
mechanical strength.  
Compliance is checked by the following test.  
An evenly distributed load of 60 kg is placed on top of the mobile part for 60 s. During this test, 
no short circuit shall occur. After the test, there shall be no visible damage that could impair 
compliance with this standard.   – 34 – IEC 60335 -2-2:2019  © IEC 2019 
Addition:  
22 Construction  
22.40  Addition:  
Mobile parts of automatic battery- operated  cleaners  shall be fitted with a switch to turn the 
appliance off.  
Compliance is checked by inspection.  
If compliance relies on the operation of an electronic circuit, the electromagnetic phenomena 
tests  of Subclause 19.11.4.1 and 19.11.4.2 have to be applied. During the tests , the motor  
which moves the mobile part  shall not start . 
22.201 Mobile parts of automatic battery -operated  cleaners  shall be equipped with 
– a device to stop movement within 1  s of accessible hazardous moving parts when they 
lose contact with the surface being cleaned; and 
– a device to protect the appliance from dropping off the cleaning surface (e.g. stairways, 
etc.). When the mobile part senses that it has reached a critical edge, it shall  
• stop; or  
• reverse and move away from the edge of the cleaning surface and then continue to operate normally.  
Compliance is checked by inspection and test.  
NOTE  The test can be carried out on a testing bed with rollers.  
If compliance relies on the operation of an electronic circuit , the test is repeated under the 
following conditions applied separately:  
– the fault conditions in a) to g) of 19.11.2 applied one at a time to the electronic circuit ; 
– the electromagnetic phenomena test of 19.11.4.1 and 19.11.4.2 applied to the appliance.  
If the electronic circuit  is programmable, the software shall contain measures to control the 
fault/error conditions specified in Table R.1 and is evaluated in accordance with the relevant requirements of Annex R.  
22.202 When operating on a sloping surface, the speed of the mobile part shall not be 
excessive.  
Compliance is checked by the following test.  
The speed of the mobile part is measured during the test of Clause 11.  
The mobile part is then directed to move down a glass  surface inclined at 10° to the horizontal 
and its speed is again measured. The measured speed shall not exceed the speed initially measured by more than 10  %. IEC 60335 -2-2:2019 © IEC 2019 – 35 –  
Addition:  
24 Components  
24.201 Thermal cut -outs  and protective electronic circuits incorporated in automatic 
battery -operated  cleaners for compliance with 19.7 shall be non- self-resetting.  
Compliance is checked by inspection.  
30 Resistance to heat and fire 
Addition:  
30.2 Addition:  
For automatic battery -operated  cleaners, 30.2.3 is applicable.  
 
   – 36 – IEC 60335 -2-2:2019  © IEC 2019 
Bibliography  
The bibliography of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.  
Addition:  
IEC 60335 -2-69, Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2- 69: Particular 
requirements for wet and dry vacuum cleaners, including power bru sh, for commercial use  
 
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