Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-34: Particular requirements for motor-compressors

This European Standard deals with the safety of sealed (hermetic and semi-hermetic type) motor-compressors, their protection and control systems, if any, which are intended for use in equipment for household and similar purposes and which conform with the standards applicable to such equipment. It applies to motor-compressors tested separately, under the most severe conditions that may be expected to occur in normal use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase motor-compressors and 480 V for other motor-compressors

Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-34: Besondere Anforderungen für Motorverdichter

Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-34: Exigences particulières pour les motocompresseurs

Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-34. del: Posebne zahteve za motorne kompresorje - Dopolnilo A12

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
17-Jul-2025
Current Stage
6060 - Document made available - Publishing
Start Date
18-Jul-2025
Due Date
06-Apr-2025
Completion Date
18-Jul-2025

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Overview

EN IEC 60335-2-34:2023/A12:2025 is a European Standard developed by CLC/TC 61, focusing on the safety requirements for motor-compressors used in household and similar electrical appliances. This amendment (A12) to the existing EN IEC 60335-2-34:2023 standard specifically addresses sealed motor-compressors of the hermetic and semi-hermetic types, including their protection and control systems when applicable. It applies to motor-compressors operating at rated voltages up to 250 V for single-phase and 480 V for other motor-compressors.

The standard ensures motor-compressors are tested under the most severe conditions expected in typical use while harmonizing with safety directives such as the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU and Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.

Key Topics

  • Scope and Application
    Motor-compressors covered by this standard are intended for household and similar purposes, tested separately, including protection and control systems. It excludes noise emission standards as noise is not deemed a relevant hazard within the scope.

  • Classification
    Motor-compressors are classified based on testing with or without Annex AA. Annex AA classification requires the motor-compressor to deliver maximum cooling capacity irrespective of input sensors in the final appliance configuration.

  • Marking and Documentation
    Manufacturers must provide clear documentation covering:

    • Installation, servicing, dismantling, and disposal instructions
    • Refrigerants compatible with the compressor
    • Classification relative to Annex AA
    • Details on electronic circuits, housing volume, allowable pressure, and locked rotor amperage (LRA)
  • Testing and Compliance

    • Endurance testing (Clause 18) is not applicable under this amendment.
    • Mechanical strength tests ensure durability under expected handling, transport, and assembly conditions.
    • Construction modifications include safeguards against incorrect mounting and provisions for lifting attachments on heavy compressors.
  • Additional Requirements for Commercial Use
    Annex ZE specifies enhanced safety requirements for motor-compressors in commercial appliances, including design features to prevent unsafe mounting and easier handling specifications.

  • Harmonization with EU Directives
    Annexes ZZA and ZZB detail the correspondence between the standard clauses and relevant EU safety objectives, enabling presumption of conformity with directives like 2014/35/EU and 2006/42/EC when followed.

Applications

This standard is pivotal for manufacturers, designers, and conformity assessors of household and similar electrical appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, and heat pumps that incorporate sealed motor-compressors. It ensures:

  • Consumer safety by addressing electrical and mechanical risks related to motor-compressors.
  • Regulatory compliance by aligning with European electrical safety and machinery directives.
  • Product reliability through rigorous testing requirements under extreme operating conditions.
  • Sustainable lifecycle management with clear guidelines on installation, servicing, and disposal.
  • Compatibility and environmental safety by specifying permissible refrigerants and safety markings.

Industry professionals rely on this standard to develop safe, dependable refrigeration and HVAC systems that meet current market and legal demands.

Related Standards

  • EN 60335-1: General requirements for household and similar electrical appliances, providing foundational safety clauses complemented by this part.
  • EN IEC 60335-2-34 (latest editions and amendments): Core standards addressing motor-compressors' safety with regular updates expanding scope and technical guidance.
  • ISO 817: Refrigerants designation and safety classification supporting refrigerant compatibility as referenced in EN IEC 60335-2-34.
  • IEC 60079-1: Equipment protection standards related to explosive atmospheres, essential for certain refrigerant classifications.
  • EU Directives 2014/35/EU & 2006/42/EC: Legal frameworks for electrical and machinery safety to which this standard provides harmonized compliance paths.

Keywords: EN IEC 60335-2-34 amendment A12, motor-compressor safety, household electrical appliances standard, hermetic motor-compressors, European safety standard, refrigerant compatibility, electrical appliance safety, CLC standards, motor-compressor testing, European directives compliance.

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EN IEC 60335-2-34:2023/A12:2025 is a amendment published by CLC. Its full title is "Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-34: Particular requirements for motor-compressors". This standard covers: This European Standard deals with the safety of sealed (hermetic and semi-hermetic type) motor-compressors, their protection and control systems, if any, which are intended for use in equipment for household and similar purposes and which conform with the standards applicable to such equipment. It applies to motor-compressors tested separately, under the most severe conditions that may be expected to occur in normal use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase motor-compressors and 480 V for other motor-compressors

This European Standard deals with the safety of sealed (hermetic and semi-hermetic type) motor-compressors, their protection and control systems, if any, which are intended for use in equipment for household and similar purposes and which conform with the standards applicable to such equipment. It applies to motor-compressors tested separately, under the most severe conditions that may be expected to occur in normal use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase motor-compressors and 480 V for other motor-compressors

EN IEC 60335-2-34:2023/A12:2025 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.040.30 - Domestic refrigerating appliances. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN IEC 60335-2-34:2023/A12:2025 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN IEC 60335-2-34:2023. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

EN IEC 60335-2-34:2023/A12:2025 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/42/EC, 2014/35/EU; Standardization Mandates: M/396, M/511. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2025
Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-34. del: Posebne zahteve
za motorne kompresorje - Dopolnilo A12
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-34: Particular requirements
for motor-compressors
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-34:
Besondere Anforderungen für Motorverdichter
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-34: Exigences
particulières pour les motocompresseurs
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 60335-2-34:2023/A12:2025
ICS:
23.140 Kompresorji in pnevmatični Compressors and pneumatic
stroji machines
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 60335-2-
34:2023/A12
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
July 2025
ICS 97.040.30
English Version
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-34:
Particular requirements for motor-compressors
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und
Partie 2-34: Exigences particulières pour les ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-34: Besondere Anforderungen für
motocompresseurs Motorverdichter
This amendment A12 modifies the European Standard EN IEC 60335-2-34:2023; it was approved by CENELEC on 2025-06-16. CENELEC
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment the
status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the
responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as
the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Türkiye and the United Kingdom.

European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2025 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
Ref. No. EN IEC 60335-2-34:2023/A12:2025 E

Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Modification to the Introduction . 4
2 Modification to Clause 6, “Classification” . 4
3 Modification to Clause 7, “Marking and instructions” . 4
4 Modification to Clause 18, “Endurance” . 4
5 Modification to Clause 22, “Construction” . 5
6 Modification to annexes . 5

European foreword
This document (EN IEC 60335-2-34:2023/A12:2025) has been prepared by CLC/TC 61 “Safety of household
and similar electrical appliances”.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which this document has to be (dop) 2026-07-31
implemented at national level by publication of an
identical national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards (dow) 2028-07-31
conflicting with this document have to be withdrawn
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document is read in conjunction with EN IEC 60335-2-34:2023 and EN IEC 60335-2-34:2023/A11:2023.
The numbering system for European clauses, subclauses, notes, tables, figures and annexes that are additional
to those in the IEC standard are prefixed with the letter “Z”.
This document has been prepared under a standardization request addressed to CENELEC by the European
Commission. The Standing Committee of the EFTA States subsequently approves these requests for its
Member States.
For the relationship with EU Legislation, see informative Annex ZZA and Annex ZZB, which are integral parts
of this document.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national committee. A complete
listing of these bodies can be found on the CENELEC website.
1 Modification to the Introduction
Addition:
This European Amendment A12 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses of the standards below:
— EN 60335-1:2012+A11:2014+A13:2017+A1:2019+A14:2019+A2:2019+A15:2021+A16:2023 (Part 1)
— EN IEC 60335-2-34:2023+A11:2023 (Part 2)
Additional requirements for appliances with power driven parts intended for commercial use are given in
Annex ZE.
This European standard does not deal with any specific requirements on noise emitted from these appliances
the generated noise is not considered to be a relevant hazard. Thus, the emission sound pressure level LpA is
considered to be LpA ≤ 70 dB(A).
2 Modification to Clause 6, “Classification”
6.101 Replace this clause with the following:
“Motor-compressors shall be classified as being tested with Annex AA or without Annex AA.
Motor-compressors shall be classified as being tested with Annex AA only if the motor-compressor in
combination with the motor-compressor protection system or motor-compressor control system, if any,
can be configured to operate so as to deliver maximum cooling capacity, independently of any input sensors
that are only provided as part of the final application.”
3 Modification to Clause 7, “Marking and instructions”
7.12.1 Addition
Motor-compressors technical documentation shall include instructions for installation, servicing and eventual
dismantling and disposal.
Compliance is checked by inspection
7.101 Modification
Motor-compressor technical documentation (published datasheet) shall list the following:
1. refrigerants that can be used with motor-compressor
2. if motor-compressor is classified with or without Annex AA
3. if motor-compressor has incorporated or associated electronic circuit
4. housing internal volume and relative maximum allowable pressure (PS)
5. locked rotor amperage (LRA) for motor-compressors without electronic circuit or with the maximum
current value as measured before cut off for motor-compressors with incorporated or associated
electronic circuit
Compliance is checked by inspection.
4 Modification to Clause 18, “Endurance”
This clause of Part 1 is not applicable.
Delete subclause 18.101.
5 Modification to Clause 22, “Construction”
22.7 Modify the first line of the compliance criteria as follows:
Compliance is checked by the following tests.
6 Modification to annexes
Annex EE
(normative)
Fatigue test
The annex is not applicable.
Annex ZAA
(informative)
The relevance of the Pressure Equipment Directive
Replace Table ZAA.1 with the following:
Table ZAA.1 — Refrigerants classified as Fluid Group 1
Refrigerant Refrigerant name Refrigerant Blended refrigerants
number formula
R-32 difluoromethane CH F
2 2
R-143a 1,1,1-trifluoroethane CF CH
3 3
R-290 propane C H
3 8
R-600 butane C H
4 10
R-600a isobutane CH(CH )
3 3
R-1270 propylene C H
3 6
R-1234yf 2,3,3,3 tetrafluoroprop-1- CF CF = CH
3 2
ene
R-454B - - R-32 (68.9 %) + R-1234yf (31.1 %)
R-454C - - R-32 (21.5 %) + R-1234yf (78.5 %)
R-455A - - R-32 (21.5 %) + R-1234yf (75.5 %) + R744
(3 %)

Annex ZC
(normative)
Normative references to inter
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Die Norm EN IEC 60335-2-34:2023/A12:2025 behandelt wichtige Aspekte der Sicherheit von Haushaltsgeräten und ähnlichen elektrischen Apparaten, insbesondere im Hinblick auf motorbetriebene Kompressoren. Die umfassende Reichweite dieser europäischen Norm umfasst die speziellen Anforderungen für hermetische und semi-hermetische Motor-Kompressoren, die für den Einsatz in Haushaltsgeräten vorgesehen sind. Ein Schwerpunkt dieser Norm liegt auf der Sicherheit von motorisierten Kompressoren, die unter verschiedenen Bedingungen getestet werden, um sicherzustellen, dass sie auch unter den extremsten Umständen zuverlässig arbeiten. Die Norm gilt für motorisierte Kompressoren mit einer Nennspannung von nicht mehr als 250 V für einphasige Kompressoren und 480 V für andere Typen. Diese Spezifizierung gewährleistet, dass alle getesteten Geräte den festgelegten Sicherheitsstandards entsprechen und in einem sicheren Umfeld verwendet werden können. Stärken der Norm liegen in ihrer detaillierten Herangehensweise an die Sicherheitsanforderungen, die sowohl die Schutz- als auch die Steuerungssysteme der motorisierten Kompressoren berücksichtigt. Dadurch wird sichergestellt, dass mögliche Risiken bei der Nutzung dieser Geräte minimiert werden. Die Norm fördert zudem die Harmonisierung von Sicherheitsstandards innerhalb Europas, was zu einem höheren Verbraucherschutz und zu einem verbesserten Vertrauen in diese Technologien führt. Insgesamt zeigt die EN IEC 60335-2-34:2023/A12:2025 eine hohe Relevanz für Hersteller, Betreiber und Verbraucher von Haushaltsgeräten und ähnlichen elektronischen Produkten. Durch die strengen Sicherheitsanforderungen trägt die Norm dazu bei, die Einsatzsicherheit und Zuverlässigkeit von motorisierten Kompressoren zu gewährleisten, was wiederum die Anforderungen der Endnutzer an sichere und effiziente Geräte unterstützt.

표준 EN IEC 60335-2-34:2023/A12:2025는 가정용 및 유사한 전기 기기에서 사용되는 밀폐형(헐릭 및 반헐릭) 모터 압축기의 안전성을 다루고 있습니다. 이 표준은 모터 압축기와 그 보호 및 제어 시스템이 포함된 장비의 안전 요구 사항을 규정하며, 가정용 및 유사 목적의 기기에 적용되는 관련 기준을 준수하는 것을 목표로 합니다. 이 표준의 범위는 모터 압축기가 정상적인 사용 조건에서 발생할 수 있는 가장 극단적인 조건 하에서 개별적으로 시험될 때의 안전성을 보장하는 데 초점을 맞추고 있습니다. 단상 모터 압축기의 경우 250V 이하, 기타 모터 압축기의 경우 480V 이하의 정격 전압을 기준으로 합니다. 이러한 정격 전압은 가정용 전기 기기의 안전성을 보장하는 데 중요한 역할을 하며, 모터 압축기의 설계 및 사용에 대해 엄격한 기준을 제공합니다. EN IEC 60335-2-34:2023/A12:2025 표준의 강점은 안전성을 최우선으로 고려한 요구 사항을 포함하고 있다는 점입니다. 특히, 모터 압축기의 설계 시 고객의 안전을 보장하는 다양한 보호 시스템 및 제어 시스템의 요구 사항이 명시되어 있어, 소비자에게 안전한 사용 환경을 제공하는 데 큰 기여를 합니다. 또한, 이 표준은 전기 기기의 일반적인 설계 기준과 일치함으로써, 다양한 제조업체들이 준수하기 쉽도록 하여 시장에서의 일관성을 증대시킵니다. 현재 가전 기기가 점점 더 복잡해지고, 사용 환경이 다양해짐에 따라 EN IEC 60335-2-34:2023/A12:2025 표준의 중요성은 더욱 커지고 있습니다. 이 표준은 안전한 가정용 기기를 위해 필수적인 기준을 제공하며, 제조 기관과 소비자 모두에게 직간접적으로 긍정적인 영향을 미칩니다. 이러한 이유로 본 표준은 가정용 및 유사 전기 기기에서의 모터 압축기 안전에 있어 필수적인 참조 문서라고 할 수 있습니다.

SIST EN IEC 60335-2-34:2023/A12:2025は、家庭用および類似の電気機器に使用される密閉型(密閉型および準密閉型)モーターコンプレッサーの安全性に関するヨーロッパ標準です。この標準は、関連する装置に適用される基準に準拠し、最も厳しい条件下での試験を通じて、モーターコンプレッサーの安全性と保護システムについて詳細に規定しています。 この標準の強みは、その適用範囲の広さにあります。家庭用および商業用の機器におけるモーターコンプレッサーは、特に冷却技術や加熱技術において重要な役割を果たしています。このため、ユーザーの安全を確保するための規定が強化されていることが特筆すべき点です。 さらに、EN IEC 60335-2-34:2023/A12:2025は、モーターコンプレッサーの電圧に関しても明確に定義を設けており、単相モーターコンプレッサーについては250V、他のモーターコンプレッサーについては480Vを上限としています。これにより、使用される機器が安全性の高いものであることが保障され、製品開発者やメーカーにとっても重要な指針となります。 本標準は、技術的な要件だけでなく、製品の市場投入におけるコンプライアンスにも寄与します。安全性が求められるモーターコンプレッサーの設計者や製造者にとって、EN IEC 60335-2-34:2023/A12:2025は、その製品の信頼性を向上させ、市場競争力を強化する上で欠かせない文書です。この標準を遵守することで、消費者の信頼を獲得し、さらには業界全体の安全基準を高めることにつながります。

The standard EN IEC 60335-2-34:2023/A12:2025 is a pivotal document that outlines the safety requirements specifically for sealed motor-compressors used in household and similar electrical appliances. This European Standard provides a comprehensive framework for evaluating the safety of both hermetic and semi-hermetic motor-compressors, ensuring that these components, essential for refrigeration and air conditioning systems, meet rigorous safety standards. One of the primary strengths of this standard is its detailed focus on the operational parameters and testing conditions that motor-compressors must endure. By specifying that motor-compressors be tested under the most severe conditions that could reasonably be expected in normal use, the standard effectively mitigates the risk of failure and enhances user safety. The inclusion of maximum voltage ratings-250 V for single-phase motor-compressors and 480 V for other types-establishes clear boundaries that manufacturers must adhere to, promoting consistency and reliability across products. Furthermore, the standard's emphasis on the protection and control systems associated with motor-compressors adds another layer of safety. By requiring that these systems be incorporated into the design and manufacturing process, the standard helps prevent potential hazards that may arise from electrical faults or operational anomalies. The relevance of EN IEC 60335-2-34:2023/A12:2025 cannot be overstated within the context of today's rapidly evolving appliance market. As consumer demands for energy efficiency and safety increase, having a standard that explicitly addresses the safety of motor-compressors ensures that manufacturers are held accountable for maintaining high safety standards. This alignment with both consumer expectations and regulatory requirements positions the standard as a crucial reference point for manufacturers aiming to develop safe, compliant, and market-ready products. Overall, EN IEC 60335-2-34:2023/A12:2025 is a vital standard that not only sets forth specific safety protocols for motor-compressors but also reflects the ongoing commitment to enhancing consumer safety within the household and similar appliance sectors. Its thorough approach and clear guidelines make it an essential part of safety compliance for manufacturers in the electrical appliance industry.

La norme SIST EN IEC 60335-2-34:2023/A12:2025 se concentre sur la sécurité des appareils électroménagers et similaires, en particulier sur les exigences spécifiques qui concernent les moteurs-compresseurs. En tant que norme européenne, son champ d'application se limite aux moteurs-compresseurs scellés, qu'ils soient de type hermétique ou semi-hermétique, destinés à être utilisés dans des équipements à usage domestique ou similaire. L'une des forces majeures de cette norme réside dans sa rigueur en matière de sécurité. Elle impose que les moteurs-compresseurs soient testés séparément dans des conditions d'utilisation normales, mais également dans les scénarios les plus sévères, garantissant ainsi une protection maximale contre les risques potentiels. Cette approche assure non seulement la durabilité des appareils, mais aussi la sécurité des utilisateurs finaux. De plus, la norme précise que la tension nominale ne doit pas dépasser 250 V pour les moteurs-compresseurs monophasés et 480 V pour les autres types. Ce détail est crucial pour limiter les risques d'accidents électriques, ce qui renforce encore la pertinence de cette norme dans le cadre des exigences réglementaires en matière de sécurité des appareils électroménagers. La SIST EN IEC 60335-2-34:2023/A12:2025 est donc d'une grande importance pour les fabricants et les consommateurs, car elle établit des critères clairs et précis qui garantissent non seulement la conformité des produits aux standards de sécurité, mais également la confiance des utilisateurs dans la sécurité des équipements qu'ils utilisent au quotidien.