IEC 60335-2-2:2026

IEC 60335-2-2 ®
Edition 8.0 2026-07
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
COMMENTED VERSION
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety -
Part 2-2: Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners and water-suction
cleaning appliances
ICS 13.120; 97.080 ISBN 978-2-8327-1393-8
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
INTRODUCTION . 6
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references . 8
3 Terms and definitions . 8
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 . 14
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances . 14
10 Power input and current . 14
11 Heating . 15
12 Void Charging of metal-ion batteries . 16
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature . 16
14 Transient overvoltages . 16
15 Moisture resistance . 17
16 Leakage current and electric strength . 18
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 19
18 Endurance . 19
19 Abnormal operation . 19
20 Stability and mechanical hazards . 21
21 Mechanical strength . 22
22 Construction . 24
23 Internal wiring . 25
24 Components . 26
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 26
26 Terminals for external conductors . 27
27 Provision for earthing . 28
28 Screws and connections . 28
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation . 28
30 Resistance to heat and fire . 28
31 Resistance to rusting . 28
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 28
Annexes . 32
Annex B (normative) Appliances powered by rechargeable batteries that are recharged
in the appliance .
Annex B (normative) Battery-operated appliances, separable batteries and detachable
batteries for battery-operated appliances . 36
Annex C (normative) Ageing test on motors . 39
Annex R (normative) Software evaluation . 40
Annex S (normative) Battery-operated appliances powered by batteries that are
non-rechargeable or not recharged in the appliance .
Bibliography . 44
List of comments. 45

Figure 105 101 – Probe for measuring surface temperatures . 29
Figure 101 102 – Apparatus for testing the abrasion resistance of current-carrying
hoses . 29
Figure 102 103 – Apparatus for testing the resistance to flexing of current-carrying
hoses . 30
Figure 103 104 – Configuration of the hose for the freezing treatment . 30
Figure 104 105 – Flexing positions for the hose after removal from the freezing cabinet . 31

Table 101 – Maximum temperature rises for specified external accessible
external surfaces under normal operating conditions . 16

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Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety -
Part 2-2: Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners
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FOREWORD
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This commented version (CMV) of the official standard IEC 60335-2-2:2026 edition 8.0 allows
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IEC 60335-2-2 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 61: Safety of household and
similar electrical appliances. It is an International Standard.
This eighth edition cancels and replaces the seventh edition published in 2019. This edition
constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
– alignment with IEC 60335-1:2020;
– conversion of some notes to normative text (Clause 1);
– addition of multi-phase central vacuum cleaners to the scope (Clause 1);
– addition of appliances with a blowing or inflating function to the scope (Clause 1, 3.1.9.103,
3.8.102, 3.8.103, 7.12);
– clarification of uses similar to household use (Clause 1, 7.12);
– addition of test probes 18 and 19 for accessibility of live parts (8.1.1, 20.2, B.22.3, B.22.4);
– relocation of the replacement in 19.9 to 19.106;
– clarification that the stability test is not applicable to appliances held in the hand during
normal use while also being supported by the floor unless they have a stand or rest (20.1);
– allowance for a detachable power supply part in a flexible cord (6.2, 21.107, 21.108, 24.2);
– clarification of remote operation requirements (22.40, 22.49, 22.51, Annex B 22.40);
– addition of requirements for the supply cord of automatic battery-operated cleaners (25.7);
– addition of a running overload test for brush and traction motors of automatic battery-
operated cleaners (B.19.101);
– clarification of requirements for docking stations (30.2);
– addition of requirements for spray extraction appliances (Clause 1, 3.1.9.104, 3.5.105,
5.101, 7.12);
– clarification of requirements for appliances with appliance outlets or socket-outlets (6.1,
19.1, 19.107, 22.61, 25.8);
– addition of requirements for appliances with reservoirs that can be overfilled (15.2);
– clarification of air inlets (3.1.9.101, 11.3, 19.4, 19.10, 19.103, 22.32).

The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
61/7568/FDIS 61/7597/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.
The language used for the development of this International Standard is English.
This document was drafted in accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2, and developed in
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described in greater detail at www.iec.ch/standardsdev/publications.
This part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its
amendments unless that edition precludes it; in that case, the latest edition that does not
preclude it is used. It was established on the basis of the sixth edition (2020) 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 60335-1, 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 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.
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 following differences exist in the countries indicated below.
6.1: Irrespective of the rated voltage Class 0 appliances are not allowed (Australia, New
Zealand).
NOTE 4 The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing
organizations can 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.
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.
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, or
– revised.
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.
Guidance documents concerning the application of the safety requirements for appliances can
be accessed via TC 61 supporting documents on the IEC website
https://www.iec.ch/tc61/supportingdocuments
This information is given for the convenience of users of this International Standard and does
not constitute a replacement for the normative text in this standard.
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 can 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.
NOTE 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.
NOTE 2 Horizontal and generic standards Horizontal publications, basic safety publications and group safety
publications 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. 1
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.
NOTE 3 Standards dealing with non-safety aspects of household appliances are:
– IEC standards published by TC 59 concerning methods of measuring performance;
– CISPR 11, CISPR 14-1 and relevant IEC 61000-3 series standards concerning electromagnetic emissions;
– CISPR 14-2 concerning electromagnetic immunity;
– IEC standards published by TC 111 concerning environmental matters. 1

1 Scope
This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.
This part of IEC 60335 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 for single phase (AC) supplied
appliances, direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances and 480
V for multi-phase centrally-sited vacuum cleaners 2.
This standard also applies to vacuum cleaners for animal grooming, centrally-sited vacuum
cleaners, and automatic battery-operated cleaners.
This standard also applies to spray extraction appliances in which
– the pressure of the employed liquid solution does not exceed 2,5 MPa;
– the product of the pressure (in MPa) and the flow of liquid solution (in litres per minute) does
not exceed 100; and
– the temperature of the liquid solution at the spray nozzle outlet does not exceed 60 °C. 3
This standard also applies to vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances
provided with a blowing function or inflating function. 4
This standard also applies to motorized cleaning heads and current-carrying hoses associated
with a particular vacuum cleaner or water-suction cleaning appliance.
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 can be a source
of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen laypersons 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.
Examples of appliances for household use are appliances for typical housekeeping functions
used in the household environment that can also be used by non-expert users for typical
intermittent housekeeping functions: 5
– in shops, schools and other similar working environments;
– in farm houses;
– by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
– in bed and breakfast type environments.
NOTE 101 Household environments include the dwelling and its associated buildings, the garden, etc.
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 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);
– floor treatment and wet scrubbing machines, including rug shampooers, for household and
similar use (IEC 60335-2-10);
– hand-held mains-operated garden blowers, vacuums and blower vacuums
(IEC 60335-2-100, IEC 62841-4-6);
– spray extraction machines for commercial use (IEC 60335-2-68);
– high-pressure cleaners and steam cleaners (with a rated pressure not less than 2,5 MPa)
(IEC 60335-2-79);
– appliances having vacuum-pressure functions for skin care (IEC 60335-2-115).
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 62885-1:20182026, 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 6344-2:2021, Coated abrasives – Grain size analysis - Determination and designation of
grain size distribution - Part 2: Macrogrit sizes 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 definitions
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 6
normal operation
Modification:
Replace the first paragraph with the following:
operation of the appliance under the following conditions specified in 3.1.9.101 to 3.1.9.104 7
3.1.9.101 The appliance is supplied at rated voltage and operated continuously with the main 8
air inlet adjusted to give a power input P after 20 s.
m
Three minutes later, a final adjustment of the main air inlet is made, if necessary.
P is calculated from the formula:
m
P = 0,5 (P + P )
m f i
where
P is the power input in watts, after 3 min of operation with the main air inlet unobstructed. Any
f
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;
P is the power input in watts, after a further 20 s of operation with the main air inlet blocked.
i
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 P
i
has a rapid non-linear decrease or cannot be measured due to the appliance suction motor
stopping before 20 s, the main air inlet is gradually blocked to the extent that the motor
+5
stops after 20 s. In this case, P is the maximum value of power input in the last two
− 0
i
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.
3.1.9.102 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. 9
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. 10
3.1.9.103 Appliances equipped with a blowing function or inflating function are also
operated whilst equipped with the hose as described in the instructions for use. Power
adjustment controls are set to the highest input power. The hose is not equipped with any
attachments, e.g. nozzles.
3.1.9.104 Spray extraction appliances are operated with the spray extraction pump with the
nozzle giving the highest load, the vacuum motor and the device for agitating the carpet pile (if
any) all in use. The liquid dispensing system is filled and is in operation. Any heating element
is energized and, if user adjustable, is adjusted to the highest temperature setting. The
wastewater tank is empty at the beginning of the test. 11
Spray extraction appliances intended for carpet are operated on a carpet meeting the
construction specifications given in IEC TS 62885-1:2026, Table 5. The appliance is moved
backwards and forwards at a rate of 10 cycles per minute over a distance of 1 m.
Spray extraction appliances intended for upholstery cleaning or hard surface cleaning are
operated without their rotating brushes or similar devices being in contact with upholstery or
any other surface. Suction hoses are laid out straight with the main air inlet 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, ashtrays 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 can 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 cleaning appliance
appliance for aspirating an aqueous solution that may can contain foaming detergent
3.5.105
spray extraction appliance
water-suction cleaning appliance for carpet, upholstery or hard surface cleaning equipped
with a spray function for liquid 12
3.6 Definitions relating to parts of an appliance
3.6.101
docking station
unit that may can provide:
– manual or automatic battery charging facilities,
– dust removal,
– data processing facility, and
– suction for the mobile functional 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 powered from the vacuum cleaner appliance 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
3.8.102
inflating function
operation mode where the air outlet is used to inflate objects
3.8.103
blowing function
operation mode where the air outlet is used for an intended function
Note 1 to entry: Examples of intended functions are blowing debris away from an area or drying.
Note 2 to entry: Based on the intended functions, other standards can also apply.
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 not subjected to the
tests of 21.101 to 21.105. 13
For spray extraction appliances stating in the instructions to fill a liquid container with water,
the liquid container shall be filled with water at a temperature 14 of
– (60 ± 5) °C, or
– (15 ± 5) °C if it is intended to be filled with cold water only.
If, during operation, a liquid container intended to be manually filled by the user is emptied or
the wastewater container becomes full, the appliance is switched off while the liquid containers
are filled or the wastewater container is emptied, as applicable. Operation is then continued
until the specified test duration is completed.
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.
Replace the first paragraph with the following:
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.
Vacuum cleaners provided with user accessible socket outlets or appliance outlets shall be
class I if the socket outlet or appliance outlet has an earthing contact. Appliances may be
class 0, unless they are:
– provided with user accessible socket outlets or appliance outlets with an earthing contact;
– centrally-sited vacuum cleaners;
– water-suction cleaning appliances;
– vacuum cleaners for animal grooming; or
– intended for outdoor use. 15
6.2 Addition:
Vacuum cleaners for animal grooming and water-suction cleaning appliances, and
their detachable power supply parts shall be at least IPX4. This is not applicable
to detachable power supply parts if they have pins for insertion into a socket-outlet or if the
functional part of the appliance cannot operate while connected to the detachable power
supply part. 16
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). 9 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(2011-06-05).
7.6 Addition:
[symbol IEC 60417-5935 motorized cleaning head for water suction
(2012-09)] cleaning
[warning sign ISO 7010-
warning; risk of fire/flammable materials
W021(2011-06-05)]
7.12 Addition:
The instructions shall include the substance of the following:
This appliance is intended for typical housekeeping functions by an untrained user. 17
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 onlynot applicable to water-
suction cleaning appliances); 18
– 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 shall 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.
The instructions for vacuum cleaners with a blowing function or inflating function shall
include information concerning the use of these functions.
The instructions for spray extraction appliances shall state if the appliance is intended for
cleaning of carpets, upholstery or hard surfaces. If different accessories are provided, the use
of each accessory 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, ashtrays,
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.
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.
For ash vacuum cleaners only, the height of symbol ISO 7000-0434A (2004-01), symbol
ISO 7000-0790 (2004-01) and warning sign ISO 7010-W021 (2011-05) shall be at least 15 mm. 19
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;
– symbol for nature of supply, unless the rated frequency is marked;
– rated power input in watts;
– name, trademark 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 checked 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. 9
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:
For parts of appliances situated not more than 850 mm above the floor after installation or in
normal use, in addition to the use of test probe 18, test probe 19 of IEC 61032 is also applied
wherever test probe 18 is used and with the same test conditions used for test probe 18. 20
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.
Appliance outlets are not loaded when measuring the rated power input. 1
Booster settings are not used during these measurements.
11 Heating
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
11.2 Addition after the seventh paragraph:
For appliances incorporating an automatic cord reel, the cord is completely unreeled after
30 min of operation. 21
11.3 Addition:
When measuring the power input to ensure that the appliance has been correctly reassembled,
the power input P with the main air inlet blocked is measured.
i
Where the external accessible surfaces are suitably flat and access permits, then the test
probe of Figure 105 Figure 101 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 22 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 total length
of the cord unreeled for 30 min, after which the cord is completely unreeled. 23
11.8 Addition:
Modification:
Replace the first paragraph with the following:
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 te
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HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES – SAFETY –

Part 1: General requirements
INTERPRETATION SHEET 1
This interpretation sheet has been prepared by IEC technical committee 61: Safety of household
and similar electrical appliances.
The text of this Interpretation Sheet is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
61/5999/DISH 61/6009/RVDISH
Full information on the voting for its approval can be found in the report on voting indicated in
the above table.
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INTRODUCTION
Edition 6 of IEC 60335-1:2020 defines and introduces requirements for a detachable power
supply part of an appliance. In the document, 24.2 prohibits the use of a power supply in
a flexible cord.
QUESTION:
Does Subclause 24.2 prohibit the use of a detachable power supply part?
ANSWER
No, a "detachable power supply part" is a defined term and is not captured by the term
"power supply" as used in Subclause 24.2.
NOTE A detachable power supply part is captured by the defined term when the output of the power supply
part is detachable from the class III construction part of the appliance at:
– the power supply part, or
– the class III construction part of the appliance.
However, the supply cord (if any) does not have to be detachable from the detachable power supply part.

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Edition 6.0  2020-09
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety -
Part 1: General requirements
INTERPRETATION SHEET 2
This interpretation sheet has been prepared by IEC technical committee 61: Safety of household
and similar electrical appliances.
The text of this interpretation sheet is based on the following documents:
DISH Report on voting
61/7436/DISH 61/7464/RVDISH
Full information on the voting for the approval of this interpretation sheet can be found in the
report on voting indicated in the above table.

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TC 61 interpretation sheet on: Mechanical shock and vibration testing on large metal-ion
batteries of IEC 60335-1:2020
INTRODUCTION
Currently the standard mentions:
B.24.1 The relevant standards for non-acid based electrolyte cells employed in batteries
are IEC 62133-1:2017 for nickel systems and IEC 62133-2:2017 for lithium systems.
NOTE The requirement for cells does not extend to the battery itself.
A battery that uses metal-ion chemistry shall additionally be subjected to the tests of
Subclauses 7.3.8.1 (vibration) and 7.3.8.2 (mechanical shock) of IEC 62133-2:2017.
When Annex B was written for the IEC 60335-1 edition 6, the batteries foreseen were for
portable applications and rather lightweight. The IEC 62133-2:2017 standard referred to is
applicable to portable lithium batteries only.

IEC 60335-1:2020-09/ISH2:2025-08(en-fr)

For non-portable and/or large batteries (mass > 12 kg), the tests of IEC 62133-2 for mechanical
shock and vibration are not suitable.
QUESTION:
What test sequence for mechanical shock and vibration can be followed for large batteries?
ANSWER:
For practical reasons, IEC 60335-1 should follow the same differentiation as the UN 38.3
transport test or IEC 62281 standard (Safety of primary and secondary lithium cells and
batteries during transport).
For larger batteries with a mass exceeding 12 kg, Subclauses 6.4.3 (Test T-3: Vibration) and
6.4.4 (Test T-4: Shock) of IEC 62281:2019, including AMD1:2021 and AMD2:2023, may be
applied.
NOTE 1 The tests are technically identical to Test T.3 and Test T.4 of the UN manual of tests and criteria, section
38.3 rev.8 (2023).
NOTE 2 In accordance with Table 5 of IEC 62281:2019, testing is carried out on the battery without packaging.

CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 5
INTRODUCTION IEC 60335-1:2020+AMD1:2025 . 8
INTRODUCTION to IEC 60335-2-2:2026 . 10
1 Scope . 11
2 Normative references . 12
3 Terms and definitions . 17
4 General requirement . 31
5 General conditions for the tests . 31
6 Classification . 36
7 Marking and instructions . 37
8 Protection against access to live parts . 46
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances . 49
10 Power input and current . 49
11 Heating . 51
12 Charging of metal-ion batteries . 58
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature . 59
14 Transient overvoltages . 62
15 Moisture resistance . 62
16 Leakage current and electric strength . 66
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 68
18 Endurance . 69
19 Abnormal operation . 69
20 Stability and mechanical hazards . 81
21 Mechanical strength . 82
22 Construction . 86
23 Internal wiring . 101
24 Components . 103
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 108
26 Terminals for external conductors . 117
27 Provision for earthing . 120
28 Screws and connections . 121
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation . 124
30 Resistance to heat and fire . 132
31 Resistance to rusting . 137
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 137
Annex A (informative) Routine tests . 155
Annex B (normative) Battery-operated appliances, separable batteries and detachable
batteries for battery-operated appliances . 157
Annex C (normative) Ageing test on motors . 183
Annex D (normative) Thermal motor protectors . 185
Annex E (normative) Needle-flame test . 186
Annex F (normative) Capacitors . 187
Annex G (normative) Safety isolating transformers . 189
Annex H (normative) Switches . 190
Annex I (normative) Motors having basic insulation that is inadequate for the rated
voltage of the appliance . 192
Annex J (normative) Coated printed circuit boards . 194
Annex K (informative) Overvoltage categories . 195
Annex L (informative) Guidance for the measurement of clearances and creepage
distances . 196
Annex M (informative) Pollution degree . 199
Annex N (normative) Proof tracking test . 200
Annex O (informative) Selection and sequence of the tests of Clause 30 . 201
Annex P (informative) Guidance for the application of this standard to appliances
used in tropical climates . 206
Annex Q (informative) Sequence of tests for the evaluation of electronic circuits . 208
Annex R (normative) Software evaluation . 211
Annex S (informative) Guidance for the application of this standard on measurement
of power input and current based on the requirements of 10.1 and 10.2 concerning the
representative period . 226
Annex T (normative) UV-C radiation effect on non-metallic materials . 227
Annex U (normative) Appliances intended for remote communication through public
networks . 230
Bibliography . 235
Index of defined terms . 238

Figure 1 – Circuit diagram for leakage current measurement at operating temperature
for single-phase connection of class II appliances and for parts of class ll construction . 139
Figure 2 – Circuit diagram for leakage current measurement at operating temperature
for single-phase connection of other than class II appliances or parts of class ll
construction . 140
Figure 3 – Circuit diagram for leakage current measurement at operating temperature
for three-phase with neutral class II appliances and for parts of class ll construction . 141
Figure 4 – Circuit diagram for leakage current measurement at operating temperature
for three-phase with neutral appliances other than those of class II or parts of class ll
construction . 142
Figure 5 – Small part . 143
Figure 6 – Example of an electronic circuit with low-power points . 143
Figure 7 – Test finger nail . 144
Figure 8 – Flexing test apparatus . 145
Figure 9 – Constructions of cord anchorages . 146
Figure 10 – An example of parts of an earthing terminal . 147
Figure 11 – Examples of clearances . 148
Figure 12 – Example of the placement of the cylinder . 149
Figure 13 – Small parts cylinder . 150
Figure 14 – Example of a specified operating region of a lithium-ion cell during
charging . 151
Figure 101 – Probe for measuring surface temperatures . 151
Figure 102 – Apparatus for testing the abrasion resistance of current-carrying hoses . 152
Figure 103 – Apparatus for testing the resistance to flexing of current-carrying hoses . 153
Figure 104 – Configuration of the hose for the freezing treatment . 153
Figure 105 – Flexing positions for the hose after removal from the freezing cabinet . 154
Figure B.1 – Examples of battery-operated appliance constructions and application of
normative Annex B (1 of 2) . 180
Figure B.2 – Examples of correct polarity connection marking representing three
batteries . 182
Figure I.1 – Simulation of faults . 193
Figure L.1 – Sequence for the determination of clearances . 196
Figure L.2 – Sequence for the determination of creepage distances . 197
Figure L.3 – Measurement of clearances . 198
Figure O.1 – Tests for resistance to heat . 201
Figure O.2 – Selection and sequence of tests for resistance to fire in hand-held
appliances . 202
Figure O.3 – Selection and sequence of tests for resistance to fire in attended
appliances . 202
Figure O.4 – Selection and sequence of tests for resistance to fire in unattended
appliances . 203
Figure O.5 – Some applications of the term "within a distance of 3 mm" . 205
Figure Q.1 – Flowchart outlining the sequence of tests for the evaluation of electronic
circuits (1 of 2) . 209
Figure R.1 – Examples of software separation . 222
Figure S.1 – Flowchart giving guidance on measurement of power input and current
concerning the representative period . 226

Table 1 – Power input deviation . 49
Table 2 – Current deviation . 50
Table 3 – Maximum normal temperature rises . 54
Table 101 – Maximum temperature rises for specified external accessible surfaces
under normal operating conditions . 57
Table 4 – Voltage for electric strength test . 61
Table 5 – Characteristics of high-voltage sources . 61
Table 6 – Impulse test voltage . 62
Table 7 – Test voltages. 68
Table 8 – Maximum winding temperature . 72
Table 9 – Maximum abnormal temperature rise . 77
Table 20 – Halogen-free cord sets and cords . 106
Table 10 – Dimensions of cables and conduits . 109
Table 11 – Minimum cross-sectional area of conductors . 112
Table 12 – Pull force and torque . 114
Table 13 – Nominal cross-sectional area of conductors . 119
Table 14 – Torque for testing screws and nuts . 122
Table 15 – Rated impulse voltage . 125
Table 16 – Minimum clearances . 125
Table 17 – Minimum creepage distances for basic insulation . 129
Table 18 – Minimum creepage distances for functional insulation . 130
Table 19 – Minimum thickness for accessible parts of reinforced insulation consisting
of a single layer . 132
Table A.1 – Test voltages . 156
Table B.1 – Artificial source characteristics . 159
Table B.2 – Total area of openings for metal-ion cells . 169
Table B.3 – Volume of air injected at 2 070 kPa . 169
Table C.1 – Test conditions . 183
Table R.1 – General fault/error conditions . 213
Table R.2 – Specific fault/error conditions . 215
Table R.3 – Semi-formal methods . 221
Table R.4 – Software architecture specification . 221
Table R.8 – Principles of software partitioning . 222
Table R.5 – Module design specification . 223
Table R.6 – Design and coding standards . 223
Table R.7 – Software safety validation . 224
Table T.1 – Minimum property retention limits after UV-C exposure . 228
Table U.1 – Acceptable measures against unauthorised access and transmission
fault/error modes . 232

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IEC 60335-2-2 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 61: Safety of household and
similar electrical appliances. It is an International Standard.
This eighth edition cancels and replaces the seventh edition published in 2019. This edition
constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
– alignment with IEC 60335-1:2020;
– conversion of some notes to normative text (Clause 1);
– addition of multi-phase central vacuum cleaners to the scope (Clause 1);
– addition of appliances with a blowing or inflating function to the scope (Clause 1, 3.1.9.103,
3.8.102, 3.8.103, 7.12);
– clarification of uses similar to household use (Clause 1, 7.12);
– addition of test probes 18 and 19 for accessibility of live parts (8.1.1, 20.2, B.22.3, B.22.4);
– relocation of the replacement in 19.9 to 19.106;
– clarification that the stability test is not applicable to appliances held in the hand during
normal use while also being supported by the floor unless they have a stand or rest (20.1);
– allowance for a detachable power supply part in a flexible cord (6.2, 21.107, 21.108, 24.2);
– clarification of remote operation requirements (22.40, 22.49, 22.51, Annex B 22.40);
– addition of requirements for the supply cord of automatic battery-operated cleaners (25.7);
– addition of a running overload test for brush and traction motors of automatic battery-
operated cleaners (B.19.101);
– clarification of requirements for docking stations (30.2);
– addition of requirements for spray extraction appliances (Clause 1, 3.1.9.104, 3.5.105, 5.101,
7.12);
– clarification of requirements for appliances with appliance outlets or socket-outlets (6.1,
19.1, 19.107, 22.61, 25.8);
– addition of requirements for appliances with reservoirs that can be overfilled (15.2);
– clarification of air inlets (3.1.9.101, 11.3, 19.4, 19.10, 19.103, 22.32).

The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
61/7568/FDIS 61/7597/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.
The language used for the development of this International Standard is English.
This document was drafted in accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2, and developed in
accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1 and ISO/IEC Directives, IEC Supplement, available
at www.iec.ch/members_experts/refdocs. The main document types developed by IEC are
described in greater detail at www.iec.ch/standardsdev/publications.
This part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its
amendments unless that edition precludes it; in that case, the latest edition that does not
preclude it is used. It was established on the basis of the sixth edition (2020) 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 60335-1, 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 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.
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 following differences exist in the countries indicated below.
6.1: Irrespective of the rated voltage Class 0 appliances are not allowed (Australia, New
Zealand).
NOTE 4 The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing
organizations can 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.
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.
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, or
– revised.
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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.
Guidance documents concerning the application of the safety requirements for appliances can
be accessed via TC 61 supporting documents on the IEC website –
www.iec.ch/tc61/supportingdocuments
This information is given for the convenience of users of this International Standard and does
not constitute a replacement for the normative text in this standard.
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 the functions of an appliance are covered by different parts 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.
Throughout this publication, when "part 2" is mentioned, it refers to the relevant part of
IEC 60335.
When a part 2 standard does not include additional requirements to cover hazards dealt with in
Part 1, Part 1 applies.
NOTE 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.
NOTE 2 Horizontal publications, basic safety publications and group safety publications 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.
Individual countries may wish to consider the application of this standard, as far as is
reasonable, to appliances not mentioned in a part 2, and to appliances designed on new
principles. In this case, consideration should be given to defining normal operation, specifying
the classification of the appliance according to Clause 6 and specifying whether the appliance
is operated attended or unattended. Consideration should also be given to particular categories
of likely users and to related specific risks such as access to live parts, hot surfaces or

hazardous moving parts.
An appliance that complies with the text of this standard will not necessarily be considered to
comply with the safety principles of this standard if, when examined and tested, it is found to
have other features which 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 this
standard.
NOTE 3 Standards dealing with non-safety aspects of household appliances are:
– IEC standards published by TC 59 concerning methods of measuring performance;
– CISPR 11, CISPR 14-1 and relevant IEC 61000-3 series standards concerning electromagnetic emissions;
– CISPR 14-2 concerning electromagnetic immunity;
– IEC standards published by TC 111 concerning environmental matters.

INTRODUCTION to IEC 60335-2-2:2026
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.
Guidance documents concerning the application of the safety requirements for appliances can
be accessed via TC 61 supporting documents on the IEC website
https://www.iec.ch/tc61/supportingdocuments
This information is given for the convenience of users of this International Standard and does
not constitute a replacement for the normative text in this standard.
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 can 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.
NOTE 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.
NOTE 2 Horizontal publications, basic safety publications and group safety publications 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.
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.
NOTE 3 Standards dealing with non-safety aspects of household appliances are:
– IEC standards published by TC 59 concerning methods of measuring performance;
– CISPR 11, CISPR 14-1 and relevant IEC 61000-3 series standards concerning electromagnetic emissions;
– CISPR 14-2 concerning electromagnetic immunity;
– IEC standards published by TC 111 concerning environmental matters.

1 Scope
This part of IEC 60335 deals with the safety of electric vacuum cleaners and water-suction
cleaning appliances for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more
than 250 V for single phase (AC) supplied appliances, direct current (DC) supplied appliances
and battery-operated appliances and 480 V for multi-phase centrally-sited vacuum cleaners.
This standard also applies to vacuum cleaners for animal grooming, centrally-sited vacuum
cleaners, and automatic battery-operated cleaners.
This standard also applies to spray extraction appliances in which
– the pressure of the employed liquid solution does not exceed 2,5 MPa;
– the product of the pressure (in MPa) and the flow of liquid solution (in litres per minute) does
not exceed 100; and
– the temperature of the liquid solution at the spray nozzle outlet does not exceed 60 °C.
This standard also applies to vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances
provided with a blowing function or inflating function.
This standard also applies to motorized cleaning heads and current-carrying hoses associated
with a particular vacuum cleaner or water-suction cleaning appliance.
Appliances not intended for normal household use, but which nevertheless can be a source of
danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laypersons in shops and other
premises for normal housekeeping purposes, are within the scope of this standard.
Examples of appliances for household use are appliances for typical housekeeping functions
used in the household environment that can also be used by non-expert users for typical
intermittent housekeeping functions:
– in shops, schools and other similar working environments;
– in farm houses;
– by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
– in bed and breakfast type environments.
NOTE 101 Household environments include the dwelling and its associated buildings, the garden, etc.
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
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