IEC 60335-2-69:2021

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IEC 60335-2-69 ®
Edition 6.0 2021-04
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
colour
inside
Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –

Part 2-69: Particular requirements for wet and dry vacuum cleaners, including

power brush, for commercial use

Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues – Sécurité –

Partie 2-69: Exigences particulières pour les aspirateurs fonctionnant en

présence d'eau ou à sec, y compris les brosses motorisées, à usage commercial

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 97.080 ISBN 978-2-8322-9721-6

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 7
1 Scope . 8
2 Normative references . 9
3 Terms and definitions . 10
4 General requirement . 13
5 General conditions for the tests . 13
6 Classification . 14
7 Marking and instructions . 14
8 Protection against access to live parts . 18
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances . 18
10 Power input and current . 18
11 Heating . 18
12 Charging of metal-ion batteries . 20
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature . 20
14 Transient overvoltages . 20
15 Moisture resistance . 20
16 Leakage current and electric strength . 22
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 22
18 Endurance . 22
19 Abnormal operation . 22
20 Stability and mechanical hazards . 25
21 Mechanical strength . 25
22 Construction . 28
23 Internal wiring . 30
24 Components . 30
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 31
26 Terminals for external conductors . 32
27 Provision for earthing . 32
28 Screws and connections . 32
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation . 32
30 Resistance to heat and fire . 33
31 Resistance to rusting . 33
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 33
Annexes . 38
Annex A (normative) Routine tests . 39
Annex B (normative) Battery-operated appliances, separable batteries and detachable
batteries for battery-operated appliances . 40
Annex AA (normative) Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners and dust
extractors for the collection of hazardous dusts and combustible dusts . 41
Annex BB (xxx) Void . 60
Annex CC (xxx) Void . 61

Annex DD (normative) Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners for use in ESD
protected areas . 62
Annex EE (informative) Emission of acoustical noise . 65
Annex FF (informative) Emission of vibration . 74
Annex GG (normative) Particular requirements for mobile wet vacuum cleaners for

rescue and firefighting services (MWF) . 75
Bibliography . 80
Index of defined terms . 82

Figure 101 – Impact test apparatus . 34
Figure 102 – Apparatus for testing the abrasion resistance of current-carrying hoses . 35
Figure 103 – Apparatus for testing the resistance to flexing of current-carrying hoses . 36
Figure 104 – Configuration of the hose for the freezing treatment . 36
Figure 105 – Flexing positions for the hose after removal from the freezing cabinet . 37
Figure 106 – Probe for measuring surface temperatures . 37
Figure AA.1 – Warning label for dust class L, M and H machines . 56
Figure AA.2 – Warning label for ACD . 57
Figure AA.3 – Test method for essential filter material . 57
Figure AA.4 – In situ essential filter element test . 58
Figure AA.5 – Assembled machine test . 58
Figure AA.6 – Sequence and selection of tests for dust class L, M and H machines
according to Clause 22 . 59
Figure EE.1 – Position of vacuum cleaners and its accessories . 70
Figure EE.2 – Position of upright machines . 72
Figure EE.3 – Position of back-pack vacuum cleaners . 73
Figure GG.1 – Warning label for flammable or combustible liquids . 79

Table 101 – Maximum temperature rises for specified accessible external surfaces
under normal operating conditions . 19
Table 12 – Pull force and torque . 32
Table AA.1 – Penetration limits . 47

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HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –
SAFETY –
Part 2-69: Particular requirements for wet and dry vacuum cleaners,
including power brush, for commercial use

FOREWORD
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IEC 60335-2-69 has been prepared by subcommittee 61J: Electrical motor-operated cleaning
appliances for commercial use, of IEC technical committee 61: Safety of household and
similar electrical appliances. It is an International Standard
This sixth edition cancels and replaces the fifth edition published in 2016. It constitutes a
technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
– editorial and technical alignment with IEC 60335-1:2020;
– addition of requirements for pick-up of combustible dusts in other than an explosive dust
atmosphere.
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
CDV Report on voting
61J/737/CDV 61J/745A/RVC
Full information on the voting for its approval 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,
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IEC are described in greater detail at www.iec.ch/standardsdev/publications.
This part 2 is only to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its
amendments. 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: Particular requirements for wet and dry vacuum
cleaners, including power brush, for commercial use.
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:
– sub clauses, tables and figures that are numbered starting from 101 are additional to those in Part 1;
– unless notes are in a new sub clause or involve notes in Part 1, they are numbered starting from 101, including
those in a replaced clause or sub clause;
– 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.
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.
– 21.107: Additional requirements for products intended to be lifted by crane exist (Europe).
– 22.207: A mobile power generator in accordance with DIN 14685 is required (Germany).
– 25.6: A safety plug in accordance with DIN 49443 is required. (Germany).
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.
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.

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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 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.
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 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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HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –
SAFETY –
Part 2-69: Particular requirements for wet and dry vacuum cleaners,
including power brush, for commercial use

1 Scope
This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.
This part of IEC 60335 deals with the safety of electrical motor-operated vacuum cleaners,
including back-pack vacuum cleaners, and dust extractors, for wet suction, dry suction, or
wet and dry suction, intended for commercial indoor or outdoor use with or without
attachments. These machines may be provided with a blowing or inflating function. The
inner diameter of the dust container connector to the suction hose shall not exceed 200 mm.
It also deals with the safety of centrally-sited vacuum cleaners, excluding the installation of
the system.
NOTE 101 Attention is drawn to the fact that additional requirements on the safe installation of centrally-sited
vacuum cleaners are not addressed by this standard but need to be taken into account.
NOTE 102 This standard applies to machines for commercial use. The following list, although not
comprehensive, gives an indication of locations that are included in the scope:
– public use areas such as hotels, schools, hospitals;
– industrial locations, for example factories and manufacturing shops;
– retail outlets, for example shops and supermarkets;
– business premises, for example offices and banks;
– all uses other than normal housekeeping purposes.
These machines are not equipped with a traction drive. The following power systems are
covered:
– mains powered motors up to a rated voltage of 250 V for single-phase appliances and
480 V for other appliances,
– battery-operated motors.
NOTE 103 Machines for the same intended function but equipped with a traction drive are covered by
IEC 60335-2-72.
This standard also applies to machines handling hazardous dust, such as asbestos, and
combustible dust in other than an explosive dust atmosphere.
NOTE 104 Additional requirements for machines handling hazardous dust are given in normative Annex AA.
Attention is drawn to the fact that in many countries additional requirements on hazardous substances might apply.
NOTE 105 Radioactive substances are not covered by definition of hazardous dust for the purposes of this
standard.
This standard does not apply to
– vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances for household use
(IEC 60335-2-2);
– floor treatment machines for commercial use (IEC 60335-2-67, IEC 60335-2-72);
– spray extraction machines for commercial use (IEC 60335-2-68);
NOTE 106 IEC 60335-2-67 and IEC 60335-2-68 cover only machines without traction drive.

– hand-held mains-operated electrical garden blowers, vacuums and blower vacuums
(IEC 60335-2-100);
– hand-held and transportable motor-operated electric tools (IEC 60745 series, IEC 61029
series, IEC 62841 series);
– appliances for medical purposes (IEC 60601-1);
– machines designed for use in corrosive environments;
– machines designed for picking up liquids with a flash point below 55 °C;
– machines designed for use in explosive environments (dust, vapour or gas), except those
designed for use in zone 22;
– machines intended to vacuum ash from fireplaces, chimneys, ovens, ashtrays and similar
places of ash accumulation.
NOTE 107 The flash point temperature limit can vary in different countries. National regulations will need to be
taken into account.
NOTE 108 Requirements for vacuum cleaners and dust extractors providing equipment protection level Dc are
given in IEC 62784.
NOTE 109 Attention is drawn to the fact that in many countries additional requirements on the safe use of the
equipment covered can be specified by the national health authorities, the national authorities responsible for the
protection of labour, the national water supply authorities and similar authorities.
2 Normative references
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
Addition:
IEC 60079-32-2:2015, Explosive atmospheres – Part 32-2: Electrostatics hazards – Tests
IEC TS 62885-1, Surface cleaning appliances – Part 1: General requirements on test material
and test equipment
IEC 60335-2-41:2012 Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2-41:
Particular requirements for pumps
IEC 61540, Electrical accessories – Portable residual current devices without integral
overcurrent protection for household and similar use (PRCDs)
ISO 2602, Statistical interpretation of test results – Estimation of the mean – Confidence
interval
ISO 6344-2, Coated abrasives – Grain size analysis – Part 2: Determination of grain size
distribution of macrogrits P12 to P220
ISO 7731, Ergonomics – Danger signals for public and work areas – Auditory danger signals
ISO 13849-1:2015, Safety of machinery – Safety-related parts of control systems – Part 1:
General principles for design
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3 Terms and definitions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
3.1.9 Addition:
normal operation
conditions under which the machine is operated in normal use, obtained at the following
power input P of the vacuum motor:
m
P = 0,5 (P + P )
m f i
where
P is the input, in watts, when the machine has been operated for 3 min, fitted with the
f
nozzle and hose giving the highest input;
P is the input, in watts, when the machine has been operated for 20 s with the nozzle
i
sealed, immediately following the 3-minute-period with the nozzle open. Any valve or
similar device used to ensure a flow of air to cool the motor in the event of a blockage
of a main air inlet is rendered ineffective.
P and P are measured with the supply voltage adjusted to rated voltage, or to a voltage
f i
equal to the mean value of the rated voltage range if the difference between the limits of the
rated voltage range does not exceed 10 % of the mean value of the range. If the difference
between the limits of the rated voltage range exceeds 10 % of the mean value, the tests are
carried out with the supply voltage set to the upper limit of the range.
The measurements are made with the machine fitted with a clean dust bag and filter and with
the water container, if any, empty. If the machine is intended for use only with a hose,
detachable nozzles are removed and the hose is laid out straight. If the machine is provided
with a hose as an optional accessory, it is operated without the hose.
Electrically driven devices, if any, are in operation but are not in contact with the floor or any
other surface or with the means used to seal the air inlet.
The normal load is equal to the mean load P for the electrically driven agitating device such
r
as a motor driven brush determined in accordance with the following:
– the agitating device operates on a carpet as specified in IEC TS 62885-1;
– the mean load P is determined when using the device in the following way:
r
After setting the device, the device is moved twice over a distance of 5 m in the direction
giving the highest load;
– the motor responsible for the airflow operates under the same conditions as for
determining P , i.e. no airflow restrictions, and measurements are taken after 3 min;
f
– the device is adjusted to the carpet pile height;
– it is necessary to move the agitating device slowly across the carpet to avoid carpet
damage.
Soiled water discharge pumps, if applicable, are operated as follows.
The pump delivers a continuous flow of water without any soiled water discharge hose
attached to the soiled water outlet of the machines unless the discharge hose is permanently
attached to the machine. The vacuum motor works during the test, unless an interlock device
is provided to prevent combined operation of both motors.
Machines equipped with an inflating function are also operated whilst equipped with the
hose as described in the instructions for use. The hose is placed in a straight line away from
the machine. Power adjustment controls are set to the highest input power.

Machines equipped with a blowing function are also operated whilst equipped with the two
hoses or as described in the instructions for use. Both hoses are placed in a straight line
away from the machine. Power adjustment controls are set to the highest input power. The
blowing hose is not equipped with any attachments, e.g. nozzles.
3.9.3 Addition:
Note 101 to entry: Electronic overcurrent or overtemperature protection circuits are regarded as PECs.
Note 102 to entry: Electronic water level sensing devices for protective purposes are regarded as PECs.
3.101
water-suction cleaning machine
machine for sucking up a water-based cleaning solution
3.102
back-pack vacuum cleaner
vacuum cleaner designed to have the power source and collector carried on the operator’s
back by means of a supporting device
3.103
motorized cleaning head
hand-held or hand-guided cleaning device connected to the machine, with an integrated
electrical motor
Note 1 to entry: The permanently attached main cleaning head is not regarded as a motorized cleaning head.
3.104
hazardous dust
non-radioactive dust which is hazardous to health if inhaled, ingested or in contact with the
skin
Note 1 to entry: IEC Directive 79/831/EEC amending 67/548/EEC lists dusts for which the general indication of
nature of risk is specified as very toxic, harmful, corrosive or irritant; some dusts can be subject to an exposure
limit in the country of use; micro-organisms can be considered as dusts creating a hazard to the health of a person.
Note 2 to entry: Requirements for machines intended to pick up hazardous dust are specified in normative
Annex AA.
3.105
combustible dust
finely divided solid particles, 500 µm or less in nominal size, which may be suspended in air,
may settle out of the atmosphere under their own weight, may burn or glow in air, and may
form explosive mixtures with air at atmospheric pressure and normal temperatures
Note 1 to entry: This includes dust and grit as defined in ISO 4225.
Note 2 to entry: The term solid particles is intended to address particles in the solid phase and not the gaseous or
liquid phase, but does not preclude a hollow particle.
[SOURCE: IEC 60050-426:2020, 426-02-18, modified – The second part of the definition has
been changed]
3.106
explosive dust atmosphere
mixture with air, under atmospheric conditions, of flammable substances in the form of dust,
fibres or flyings which, after ignition, permits self-sustaining propagation
Note 1 to entry: Requirements for machines intended to pick up combustible dust in an explosive dust
atmosphere are specified in IEC 62784.
Note 2 to entry: Requirements for machines intended to pick up combustible dust in other than an explosive
dust atmosphere are specified in normative Annex AA.

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[SOURCE: IEC 60050-426:2020, 426-01-08, modified – "fibres or flyings" and the notes to
entry have been added]
3.107
ESD protected area
EPA
area with a minimum risk for electrostatic discharge that could damage electronic devices,
and in which people present in that area are not subjected to any additional risk
Note 1 to entry: Requirements for machines intended to pick up dust in ESD protected areas are specified in
normative Annex DD.
3.108
dust extractor
stationary or portable equipment specifically designed to be connected to dust-generating
machines
Note 1 to entry: A vacuum cleaner is designed to pick up already settled dust.
3.109
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.
3.110
guard
part of the machine specifically designed to provide protection by means of a physical barrier,
such as, for example, a casing, a shield, a cover, a screen, a door, an enclosure or a fence;
other parts of the machine that fulfil a primarily operational function, such as, for example, the
frame of the machine, may also fulfil a protective function but are not referred to as guards
Note 1 to entry: Three main kinds of guards can be distinguished: fixed guards, interlocking moveable guards
and adjustable guards. Interlocking movable guards are required where frequent access is envisaged, while fixed
guards can be used where frequent access is not envisaged.
3.111
operator
person in direct physical contact with the machine and performing one or more of the
following tasks: installing, operating, adjusting, cleaning, moving or performing user
maintenance on the machine
3.112
test solution
solution which 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
Note 1 to entry: The chemical designation of dodecyl sodium sulphate is C H NaSO .
12 25 4
3.113
commercial use
intended use of machines covered by this standard, i.e. not intended for normal housekeeping
purposes by private persons but which may be a source of danger to the public
I.e. in particular that
– the machines may be used by cleaning contractors, cleaning staff, etc.;
– they are used in commercial or public premises (i.e. offices, shops, hotels, hospitals,
schools, etc.) or in industrial (plants, etc.) and light industrial (workshops, etc.)
environments.
Note 1 to entry: Commercial use is also called professional use.
3.114
mobile machine
machine capable of being moved from one location to another
Note 1 to entry: This includes portable and hand-held appliances, and excludes fixed and stationary appliances.
[SOURCE: IEC 60050-151:2001, 151-16-45, modified − The term has been modified, deletion
of the mention of the use of vehicles in the definition and addition of the note to entry]
3.115
MWF vacuum cleaner
vacuum cleaner for picking up liquids, intended to be used by rescue and firefighting services,
integrating a pump for a continuous disposal of the sucked-up liquid
Note 1 to entry: MWF is the abbreviation of Mobile Wet vacuum cleaners for rescue and Firefighting and rescue
services.
Note 2 to entry: Additional requirements for MWF are given in normative Annex GG.
3.116
inflating function
operation mode with the clean air exhaust used to inflate objects with the standard suction
hose connected to the air outlet of the machine
Note 1 to entry: Only one hose is connected to the machine at a time.
3.117
blowing function
operation mode with the clean air exhaust connected to an air exhaust hose as specified in
the instructions for use, the purpose being to transport the clean exhaust air away from the
working location
Note 1 to entry: In this case, two hoses are connected to the vacuum cleaner simultaneously.
4 General requirement
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
Replacement of the first paragraph by the following:
Machines shall be constructed so that they function safely so as to cause no danger to
persons or surroundings during normal use, even in the event of carelessness, and during
installation, adjusting, maintenance, cleaning, repairing or transportation.
Addition:
For the purpose of this standard, the term ‘appliance’ as used in Part 1 is to be read as
‘machine’.
5 General conditions for the tests
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
5.101 The test solution is to be stored in a cool atmosphere and used within seven days
after its preparation.
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6 Classification
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows.
6.1 Replacement:
Vacuum cleaners and their attachments shall be of one of the following classes with respect
to the protection against electric shock:
– class I,
– class II, or
– class III.
Metal parts that may continuously contact the body shall be considered as handles for which
22.36 applies.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by the relevant tests.
6.2 Addition:
Water-suction cleaning machines and products intended for outdoor use and storage shall
be at least IPX4.
7 Marking and instructions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows.
7.1 Modification:
th
Replace the 4 dashed item as follows:
– the business name and address of the manufacturer and, if applicable, his authorized
representative; any address shall be sufficient to ensure postal contact;
Addition:
Machines shall be marked in addition with the following:
– serial number, if any;
– designation of the machine and series or type, allowing the technical identification of the
product. This may be achieved by a combination of letters and/or numbers;
NOTE 101 Designation of machine, series or type includes the model or type reference as required in Part 1.
– year of construction, i.e. the year in which the manufacturing process is completed;
NOTE 102 The year of construction can be part of the serial number.
– machines equipped with wheels and other mobile machines shall be marked with the
mass of the most usual configuration in kg.
When permitted by Table 101, the appliance may be marked adjacent to the air outlet with:
– the substance of “CAUTION: Hot surface”, or
– symbol IEC 60417-5041 (2002-10).
7.1.101 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;
– mass of the most usual configuration in kg.
Motorized cleaning heads for water-suction cleaning appliances shall be marked with
symbol IEC 60417-5935 (2012-09).
NOTE This symbol is an information sign and, except for the colours, the rules of ISO 3864-1 apply.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
7.6 Addition:
[symbol IEC 60417-5935 motorized cleaning head for
(2012-09)] water-suction cleaning

[symbol IEC 60417-5041
caution, hot surface
(2002-10)]
7.12 Modification:
th
Replace the 4 paragraph by the following text.
This machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge.
Addition:
The front cover of the instru
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