IEC 60335-2-2:2009

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Part 2-2: Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners and water-suction

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IEC 60335-2-2
Edition 6.0 2009-12
HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES – SAFETY –

Part 2-2: Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners
and water-suction cleaning appliances

INTERPRETATION SHEET 1
This interpretation sheet has been prepared by technical committee 61: Safety of household
and similar electrical appliances
The text of this interpretation sheet is based on the following documents:
ISH Report on voting
61/5297/ISH 61/5311/RVD
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.
___________
TC 61 interpretation sheet on: Robotic vacuum cleaners supplied with a rechargeable
battery that is not recharged in the appliance.
Introduction
There are robotic vacuum cleaners that are supplied with a rechargeable battery that is not
recharged in the appliance. A docking station may not be supplied but if it is, it does not
provide automatic battery charging facilities. The battery must be removed from the robotic
vacuum cleaner for recharging.
Amendment 1 to IEC 60335-1 published in December 2013 changed the title of Annex B from
“Appliances powered by rechargeable batteries” to “Appliances powered by
rechargeable batteries that are recharged in the appliance” and introduced a new annex
“Battery-operated appliances powered by batteries that are non-rechargeable or not
recharged in the appliance”
Amendment 1 to IEC 60335-2-2 is now out of step with IEC 60335-1 ed 5.1. It is stated in the
Foreword of IEC 60335-2-2 Ed 6 and Ed 6.1 “This Part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the
latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its amendments”
ICS 13.120; 97.080
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© IEC 2016
This situation has caused uncertainty on how to test robotic vacuum cleaners supplied with a

rechargeable battery that is not recharged in the appliance.

Questions:
1) Should these appliance be tested in accordance with IEC 60335-2-2 and Annex S to

IEC 60335-1 Ed 5.1
2) Should any on the modification to Annex B of IEC 60335-1 included in IEC 60335-2-2 Ed 6

and Ed 6.1 be taken into account.

ANSWERS
1) Yes. Annex S of IEC 60335-1 Ed 5.1 is applicable for these appliances
2) The following modifications to Annex B of IEC 60335-1 included in IEC 60335-2-2 Ed 6
and Ed 6.1 should be taken into account: Modification to Clauses 19, 21, 22, 24 and 30

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4

INTRODUCTION . 7

1 Scope . 8

2 Normative references . 9

3 Terms and definitions. 9

4 General requirement . 10

5 General conditions for the tests . 10

6 Classification . 11
7 Marking and instructions . 11
8 Protection against access to live parts . 12
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances . 12
10 Power input and current . 12
11 Heating . 13
12 Void. 13
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature . 13
14 Transient overvoltages . 13
15 Moisture resistance . 13
16 Leakage current and electric strength . 15
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 15
18 Endurance . 15
19 Abnormal operation . 15
20 Stability and mechanical hazards . 16
21 Mechanical strength . 17
22 Construction . 18
23 Internal wiring . 19
24 Components . 19
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 19
26 Terminals for external conductors . 20
27 Provision for earthing . 20

28 Screws and connections . 20
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation . 20
30 Resistance to heat and fire . 20
31 Resistance to rusting . 20
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 20
Annexes . 24
Annex B (normative) Appliances powered by rechargeable batteries. 24
Annex C (normative) Ageing test on motors . 27
Annex R (normative) Software evaluation . 27
Bibliography . 28

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Figure 101 – Apparatus for testing the abrasion resistance of current-carrying hoses . 21

Figure 102 – Apparatus for testing the resistance to flexing of current-carrying hoses . 22

Figure 103 – Configuration of the hose for the freezing treatment . 23

Figure 104 – Flexing positions for the hose after removal from the freezing cabinet . 23

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HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –

SAFETY –
Part 2-2: Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners

and water-suction cleaning appliances

FOREWORD
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This consolidated version of IEC 60335-2-2 consists of the sixth edition (2009)
[documents 61/3871/FDIS and 61/3923/RVD], its interpretation sheet 1 of December 2016
and its amendment 1 (2012) [documents 61/4446/FDIS and 61/4499/RVD]. It bears the
edition number 6.1.
The technical content is therefore identical to the base edition and its amendment and
has been prepared for user convenience. A vertical line in the margin shows where the
base publication has been modified by amendment 1. Additions and deletions are
displayed in red, with deletions being struck through.

60335-2-2  IEC:2009+A1:2012 (E) – 5 –

International Standard IEC 60335-2-2 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 61:
Safety of household and similar electrical appliances.

The principal changes in this edition as compared with the fifth edition of IEC 60335-2-2 is as
follows (minor changes are not listed):

– the text is aligned with IEC 60335-1:2001, and its Amendments 1 and 2 (see text marked

with a marginal bar).
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.

This Part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its
amendments. It was established on the basis of the fourth edition (2001) 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.
– 3.1.9: Normal operation is defined differently (USA).
– 6.1: Class 0 appliances are allowed (Canada, Japan, USA).

– 6.1: Household vacuum cleaners are required to be class II or class III (Denmark, France, Italy, Netherlands,
Norway and Turkey).
– 6.2: IPX4 is not required (USA).
– 7.1: The additional marking for appliance outlets for accessories is not required (USA).
– 10.1: The power input of booster settings is taken into account (USA).
– 11.5: Booster settings are activated every 2 min out of 8 min (USA).
– 11.7: The test is carried out with one-third of the cord unreeled until steady conditions are established (USA).
– 15.2: The test is carried out differently (USA).
– 16.3: The test is carried out differently (USA).
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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The committee has decided that the contents of the base publication and its amendments will
remain unchanged until the stability date indicated on the IEC web site under

"http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to the specific publication. At this date, the

publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or

• amended.
NOTE 4 The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing
organizations may need a transitional period following publication of a new, amended or revised IEC publication in
which to make products in accordance with the new requirements and to equip themselves for conducting new or
revised tests.
It is the recommendation of the committee that the content of this publication be adopted for implementation
nationally not earlier than 12 months or later than 36 months from the date of publication.

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IMPORTANT – The “colour inside” logo on the cover page of this publication indicates
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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 2-2: Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners

and water-suction cleaning appliances

1 Scope
This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.
This International Standard deals with the safety of electric vacuum cleaners and water-
suction cleaning appliances for household and similar purposes, including vacuum cleaners
for animal grooming, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. It also applies to
centrally-sited vacuum cleaners and automatic battery-powered cleaners.
This standard also applies to motorized cleaning heads and current-carrying hoses
associated with a particular vacuum cleaner.
Appliances not intended for normal household use, but which nevertheless may be a source
of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops and other
premises for normal housekeeping purposes, are within the scope of this standard.
NOTE 101 Examples of such appliances are appliances intended to be used for normal housekeeping purposes in
hotels, offices, schools, hospitals and similar premises.
As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by
appliances that are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in general,
it does not take into account
– persons (including children) whose
• physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or
• lack of experience and knowledge
prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction;
– children playing with the appliance.
NOTE 102 Attention is drawn to the fact that
– for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements may 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).

60335-2-2  IEC:2009+A1:2012 (E) – 9 –

2 Normative references
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.

Addition:
IEC 60312, Vacuum cleaners for household use − Methods of measuring the performance

ISO 6344-2, Coated abrasives – Grain size analysis – Part 2: Determination of grain size

distribution of macrogrits P12 to P220

3 Terms and definitions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
3.1.4 Addition:
NOTE 101 For appliances incorporating a booster setting, the rated power input corresponds to the operation
of the appliance without the booster setting being used.
3.1.9 Replacement:
normal operation
operation of the appliance under the following conditions:
the appliance is supplied at rated voltage and operated continuously with the air inlet
adjusted to give a power input P after 20 s
m
Three minutes later a final adjustment of the 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 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 air inlet blocked. Any
i
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 the appliance is marked with a rated voltage range, it is supplied at the mean value of the
range if the difference between the limits of the range does not exceed 10 % of the mean
value. If the difference exceeds 10 %, the supply voltage is the upper value of the range.
The measurements are made with the appliance fitted with a clean dust bag and filter, any
water collection container being empty. If the appliance is intended to be used only with a
hose, detachable nozzles and tubes are removed and the hose is laid out straight. If the
appliance is provided with a hose as an accessory, it is operated without the hose.
Rotating brushes and similar devices are in operation but not in contact with any surface.
Motorized cleaning heads are connected by means of the hose or tube and are in operation
but not in contact with any surface.

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Appliance outlets for other accessories are loaded with a resistive load in accordance with the

marking.
Automatic battery-powered cleaners are operated with a clean dust bag or filter on the

carpet defined in IEC 60312. A frame of 1,5 m by 1,5 m is used on the carpet to limit the area

of action. The air inlet is unobstructed.

3.101
water-suction cleaning appliance
appliance for aspirating an aqueous solution that may contain foaming detergent

3.102
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
3.103
centrally-sited vacuum cleaner
vacuum cleaner that is connected to a ducting system installed in the building
NOTE During use, the nozzle and its associated hose are connected to one of the suction inlets of the ducting
system.
3.104
motorized cleaning head
accessory containing a motor that is supplied from the vacuum cleaner and which is attached
to the end of a hose or tube
3.105
automatic battery-powered cleaner
automatic vacuum cleaner that operates without human control only within a defined
perimeter, within a pre-programmed area or in an area self-controlled by the appliance
The cleaner consists of the mobile part an
...

IEC 60335-2-2 ®
Edition 6.0 2009-12
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –
Part 2-2: Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners and water-suction
cleaning appliances
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues – Sécurité –
Partie 2-2: Exigences particulières pour les aspirateurs et les appareils
de nettoyage à aspiration d'eau

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IEC 60335-2-2 ®
Edition 6.0 2009-12
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –

Part 2-2: Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners and water-suction

cleaning appliances
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues – Sécurité –

Partie 2-2: Exigences particulières pour les aspirateurs et les appareils

de nettoyage à aspiration d'eau

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Edition 6.0 2009-12
HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES – SAFETY –

Part 2-2: Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners
and water-suction cleaning appliances

INTERPRETATION SHEET 1
This interpretation sheet has been prepared by technical committee 61: Safety of household
and similar electrical appliances
The text of this interpretation sheet is based on the following documents:
ISH Report on voting
61/5297/ISH 61/5311/RVD
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.
___________
TC 61 interpretation sheet on: Robotic vacuum cleaners supplied with a rechargeable
battery that is not recharged in the appliance.
Introduction
There are robotic vacuum cleaners that are supplied with a rechargeable battery that is not
recharged in the appliance. A docking station may not be supplied but if it is, it does not
provide automatic battery charging facilities. The battery must be removed from the robotic
vacuum cleaner for recharging.
Amendment 1 to IEC 60335-1 published in December 2013 changed the title of Annex B from
“Appliances powered by rechargeable batteries” to “Appliances powered by
rechargeable batteries that are recharged in the appliance” and introduced a new annex
“Battery-operated appliances powered by batteries that are non-rechargeable or not
recharged in the appliance”
Amendment 1 to IEC 60335-2-2 is now out of step with IEC 60335-1 ed 5.1. It is stated in the
Foreword of IEC 60335-2-2 Ed 6 and Ed 6.1 “This Part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the
latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its amendments”
ICS 13.120; 97.080
– 2 – IEC 60335-2-2:2009/ISH1:2016

© IEC 2016
This situation has caused uncertainty on how to test robotic vacuum cleaners supplied with a

rechargeable battery that is not recharged in the appliance.

Questions:
1) Should these appliance be tested in accordance with IEC 60335-2-2 and Annex S to

IEC 60335-1 Ed 5.1
2) Should any on the modification to Annex B of IEC 60335-1 included in IEC 60335-2-2 Ed 6

and Ed 6.1 be taken into account.

ANSWERS
1) Yes. Annex S of IEC 60335-1 Ed 5.1 is applicable for these appliances
2) The following modifications to Annex B of IEC 60335-1 included in IEC 60335-2-2 Ed 6
and Ed 6.1 should be taken into account: Modification to Clauses 19, 21, 22, 24 and 30

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4

INTRODUCTION . 7

1 Scope . 8

2 Normative references . 9

3 Definitions . 9

4 General requirement . 10

5 General conditions for the tests . 10

6 Classification . 11
7 Marking and instructions . 11
8 Protection against access to live parts . 12
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances . 12
10 Power input and current . 12
11 Heating . 13
12 Void. 13
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature . 13
14 Transient overvoltages . 13
15 Moisture resistance . 13
16 Leakage current and electric strength . 15
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 15
18 Endurance . 15
19 Abnormal operation . 15
20 Stability and mechanical hazards . 16
21 Mechanical strength . 17
22 Construction . 18
23 Internal wiring . 19
24 Components . 19
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 19
26 Terminals for external conductors . 20
27 Provision for earthing . 20

28 Screws and connections . 20
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation . 20
30 Resistance to heat and fire . 20
31 Resistance to rusting . 20
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 20
Annexes . 24
Annex B (normative) Appliances powered by rechargeable batteries. 24
Annex C (normative) Ageing test on motors . 26
Bibliography . 27

Figure 101 – Apparatus for testing the abrasion resistance of current-carrying hoses . 21
Figure 102 – Apparatus for testing the resistance to flexing of current-carrying hoses . 22
Figure 103 – Configuration of the hose for the freezing treatment . 23

60335-2-2  IEC:2009 – 3 –
Figure 104 – Flexing positions for the hose after removal from the freezing cabinet . 23

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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION

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HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –

SAFETY –
Part 2-2: Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners

and water-suction cleaning appliances

FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 60335-2-2 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 61:
Safety of household and similar electrical appliances.
This sixth edition cancels and replaces the fifth edition published in 2002 including its
Amendment 1 (2004) and Amendment 2 (2006). It constitutes a technical revision.
The principal changes in this edition as compared with the fifth edition of IEC 60335-2-2 is as
follows (minor changes are not listed):
– the text is aligned with IEC 60335-1:2001, and its Amendments 1 and 2 (see text
marked with a marginal bar).
60335-2-2  IEC:2009 – 5 –
This bilingual version (2013-08) corresponds to the monolingual English version, published in
2009-12.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:

FDIS Report on voting
61/3871/FDIS 61/3923/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on

voting indicated in the above table.

The French version of this standard has not been voted upon.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
This Part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its
amendments. It was established on the basis of the fourth edition (2001) 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 committee has decided that the contents of the base publication and its amendments will
remain unchanged until the maintenance result date indicated on the IEC web site under
"http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to the specific publication. At this date, the
publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
NOTE 4 The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing
organizations may need a transitional period following publication of a new, amended or revised IEC publication in
which to make products in accordance with the new requirements and to equip themselves for conducting new or
revised tests.
It is the recommendation of the committee that the content of this publication be adopted for implementation
nationally not earlier than 12 months or later than 36 months from the date of publication.

– 6 – 60335-2-2  IEC:2009
The following differences exist in the countries indicated below.

– 3.1.9: Normal operation is defined differently (USA).

– 6.1: Class 0 appliances are allowed (Canada, Japan, USA).

– 6.1: Household vacuum cleaners are required to be class II or class III (Denmark, France, Italy, Netherlands,

Norway and Turkey).
– 6.2: IPX4 is not required (USA).

– 7.1: The additional marking for appliance outlets for accessories is not required (USA).

– 10.1: The power input of booster settings is taken into account (USA).

– 11.5: Booster settings are activated every 2 min out of 8 min (USA).

– 11.7: The test is carried out with one-third of the cord unreeled until steady conditions are established (USA).

– 15.2: The test is carried out differently (USA).
– 16.3: The test is carried out differently (USA).
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 contents of the interpretation sheet of December 2016 have been included in this copy.

60335-2-2  IEC:2009 – 7 –
INTRODUCTION
It has been assumed in the drafting of this International Standard that the execution of its

provisions is entrusted to appropriately qualified and experienced persons.

This standard recognizes the internationally accepted level of protection against hazards such

as electrical, mechanical, thermal, fire and radiation of appliances when operated as in

normal use taking into account the manufacturer's instructions. It also covers abnormal

situations that can be expected in practice and takes into account the way in which

electromagnetic phenomena can affect the safe operation of appliances.

This standard takes into account the requirements of IEC 60364 as far as possible so that
there is compatibility with the wiring rules when the appliance is connected to the supply
mains. However, national wiring rules may differ.
If an appliance within the scope of this standard also incorporates functions that are covered
by another part 2 of IEC 60335, the relevant part 2 is applied to each function separately, as
far as is reasonable. If applicable, the influence of one function on the other is taken into
account.
When a part 2 standard does not include additional requirements to cover hazards dealt with
in part 1, part 1 applies.
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.
– 8 – 60335-2-2  IEC:2009
HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –

SAFETY –
Part 2-2: Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners

and water-suction cleaning appliances

1 Scope
This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.
This International Standard deals with the safety of electric vacuum cleaners and water-
suction cleaning appliances for household and similar purposes, including vacuum cleaners
for animal grooming, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. It also applies to
centrally-sited vacuum cleaners and automatic battery-powered cleaners.
This standard also applies to motorized cleaning heads and current-carrying hoses
associated with a particular vacuum cleaner.
Appliances not intended for normal household use, but which nevertheless may be a source
of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops and other
premises for normal housekeeping purposes, are within the scope of this standard.
NOTE 101 Examples of such appliances are appliances intended to be used for normal housekeeping purposes in
hotels, offices, schools, hospitals and similar premises.
As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by
appliances that are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in general,
it does not take into account
– persons (including children) whose
• physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or
• lack of experience and knowledge
prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction;
– children playing with the appliance.
NOTE 102 Attention is drawn to the fact that
– for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements may 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).

60335-2-2  IEC:2009 – 9 –
2 Normative references
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.

Addition:
IEC 60312, Vacuum cleaners for household use − Methods of measuring the performance

ISO 6344-2, Coated abrasives – Grain size analysis – Part 2: Determination of grain size

distribution of macrogrits P12 to P220

3 Definitions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
3.1.4 Addition:
NOTE 101 For appliances incorporating a booster setting, the rated power input corresponds to the operation
of the appliance without the booster setting being used.
3.1.9 Replacement:
normal operation
operation of the appliance under the following conditions:
the appliance is supplied at rated voltage and operated continuously with the air inlet
adjusted to give a power input P after 20 s
m
Three minutes later a final adjustment of the 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 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 air inlet blocked. Any
i
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 the appliance is marked with a rated voltage range, it is supplied at the mean value of the
range if the difference between the limits of the range does not exceed 10 % of the mean
value. If the difference exceeds 10 %, the supply voltage is the upper value of the range.
The measurements are made with the appliance fitted with a clean dust bag and filter, any
water collection container being empty. If the appliance is intended to be used only with a
hose, detachable nozzles and tubes are removed and the hose is laid out straight. If the
appliance is provided with a hose as an accessory, it is operated without the hose.
Rotating brushes and similar devices are in operation but not in contact with any surface.
Motorized cleaning heads are connected by means of the hose or tube and are in operation
but not in contact with any surface.

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Appliance outlets for other accessories are loaded with a resistive load in accordance with the

marking.
Automatic battery-powered cleaners are operated with a clean dust bag or filter on the

carpet defined in IEC 60312. A frame of 1,5 m by 1,5 m is used on the carpet to limit the area

of action. The air inlet is unobstructed.

3.101
water-suction cleaning appliance
appliance for aspirating an aqueous solution that may contain foaming detergent

3.102
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
3.103
centrally-sited vacuum cleaner
vacuum cleaner that is connected to a ducting system installed in the building
NOTE During use, the nozzle and its associated hose are connected to one of the suction inlets of the ducting
system.
3.104
motorized cleaning head
accessory containing a motor that is supplied from the vacuum cleaner and which is attached
to the end of a hose or tube
3.105
automatic battery-powered cleaner
automatic vacuum cleaner that operates without human control only within a defined
perimeter, within a pre-programmed area or in an area self-controlled by the appliance
The cleaner consists of the mobile part and may have a docking station.
3.106
docking station
unit that may provide
– manual or automatic battery charging facilities,
– dust removal,
– data processing facility, and

– suction for the mobile part
NOTE A docking station is also known as a base unit.
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.

60335-2-2  IEC:2009 – 11 –
5.101 Current-carrying hoses operating at safety extra-low voltage are not subjected to the

tests of 21.101 to 21.105.
6 Classification
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.

6.1 Modification:
Vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances shall be class I, class II or

class III.
Vacuum cleaners for animal grooming shall be class II or class III.
Vacuum cleaners may be class 0 provided that their rated voltage does not exceed 150 V.
Stationary parts of automatic battery-powered cleaners may be class 0 if the rated voltage
does not exceed 150 V.
6.2 Addition:
Vacuum cleaners for animal grooming and water-suction cleaning appliances shall be at
least IPX4.
7 Marking and instructions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
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).
7.6 Addition:
[symbol IEC 60417-5935 (2002-10)]    motorized cleaning head for
water suction cleaning
7.12 Addition:
The instructions for appliances having a current-carrying hose operating at other than safety
extra-low voltage shall include the substance of the following:
CAUTION: This hose contains electrical connections:
– do not use to suck up water (for vacuum cleaners only);
– do not immerse in water for cleaning;
– the hose should be checked regularly and must not be used if damaged.

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The instructions for vacuum cleaners incorporating rotating brushes or similar devices, and

water-suction cleaning appliances, shall state that the plug must be removed from the

socket-outlet before cleaning or maintaining the appliance.

If symbol IEC 60417-5935 (2002-10) is used, its meaning shall be explained.

7.14 Addition:
The height of symbol IEC 60417-5935 (2002-10) shall be at least 15 mm.

Compliance is checked by measurement.

7.101 Motorized cleaning heads shall be marked with
– rated voltage or rated voltage range in volts;
– rated power input in watts;
– name, trade mark or identification mark of the manufacturer or responsible vendor;
– model or type reference.
Motorized cleaning heads for water-suction cleaning appliances, except those of class III
construction having a working voltage up to 24 V, shall be marked with symbol
IEC 60417-5935 (2002-10).
NOTE This symbol is an information sign and, except for the colours, the rules of ISO 3864-1 apply.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
7.102 Appliance outlets for accessories shall be marked with the maximum load in watts.
NOTE This marking may be on the appliance close to the appliance outlet.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
8 Protection against access to live parts
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
8.1.1 Addition:
If the instructions state that a part is to be removed when replacing a lamp or a drive belt, and
a tool is required for its removal, the part is not considered to be a detachable part provided
that
– an instruction to 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.

60335-2-2  IEC:2009 – 13 –
10.1 Addition:
The power input of motorized cleaning heads is measured separately.

NOTE 101 Appliance outlets are not loaded when measuring the rated power input.

Booster settings are not used during these measurements.

11 Heating
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
11.3 Addition:
NOTE 101 When measuring the power input to ensure that the appliance has been correctly reassembled, the
power input P with the air-inlet blocked is measured.
i
11.5 Addition:
Booster settings are activated as often as allowed by the construction.
Docking stations of automatic battery-powered cleaners are operated at 0,94 or 1,06
times rated voltage, whichever is the most unfavourable.
If a suction mode is incorporated in docking stations of automatic battery-powered
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.
12 Void
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature

This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
13.1 Addition:
NOTE 101 Booster settings are not used.
14 Transient overvoltages
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
15 Moisture resistance
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.

– 14 – 60335-2-2  IEC:2009
15.2 Replacement:
Appliances having a liquid container shall be constructed so that spillage of liquid due to

overfilling, and due to overturning of appliances liable to be overturned in normal use, does

not affect their electrical insulation.

Compliance is checked by the following test.

The liquid container is filled with water to half the level indicated in the instructions. The

appliance is placed on a support inclined at an angle of 10 ° to the horizontal. A force of

180 N is applied to the top of the appliance in the most unfavourable horizontal direction. If

the appliance overturns, it is considered to be liable to be overturned in normal use.
Appliances with type X attachment, except those having a specially prepared cord, are fitted
with the lightest permissible type of flexible cord of the smallest cross-sectional area specified
in Table 13.
Appliances incorporating an appliance inlet are tested with or without an appropriate
connector in position, whichever is more unfavourable.
Liquid containers that are filled by hand are completely filled with water containing
approximately 1 % NaCl, and a further quantity, equal to 15 % of the capacity of the container
or 0,25 l, whichever is the greater, is poured in steadily over a period of 1 min.
Containers of hand-held appliances and other appliances liable to be overturned in normal
use are completely filled, the cover being closed. The appliance is then overturned and left in
that position for 5 min, unless it returns automatically to its normal position of use.
Nozzles and motorized cleaning heads of water-suction cleaning appliances are placed in
a container, the base of which is level with the surface supporting the appliance. The
container is filled with a detergent solution to a level of 5 mm above its base, this level being
maintained throughout the test. The solution consists of 20 g of NaCl and 1 ml of a solution of
28 % by mass of dodecyl sodium sulphate in each 8 l of water.
The appliance is operated until its liquid container is completely full and for a further 5 min.
NOTE 101 The solution is to be stored in a cool atmosphere and used within seven days of its preparation.
NOTE 102 The chemical designation of dodecyl sodium sulphate is C H NaSO .
12 25 4
After each of these tests, the appliance shall withstand the electric strength test of 16.3.

Inspection shall show that there is no trace of liquid on insulation that could result in a
reduction of clearances or creepage distances below the values specified in Clause 29.
15.101 Motorized cleaning heads of water-suction cleaning appliances shall be resistant
to liquids that may come into contact with them.
Compliance is checked by the following tests.
The motorized cleaning head is subjected to an impact test as described in IEC 60068-2-75,
the value of the impact being 2 J. The motorized cleaning head is rigidly supported and
three blows are applied to every point of the enclosure that is likely to be weak.

60335-2-2  IEC:2009 – 15 –
It is then subjected to the free-fall test procedure 1 of IEC 60068-2-32. It is dropped 4 000

times from a height of 100 mm onto a steel plate having a thickness of not less than 15 mm. It

is dropped
– 1 000 times on its right side;

– 1 000 times on its left side;

– 1 000 times on its front face;

– 1 000 times on its cleaning surface.

The motorized cleaning head is then subjected to the test described in 14.2.7 of IEC 60529,

the water containing approximately 1 % NaCl.

The motorized cleaning head shall then withstand the electric strength test of 16.3, the
voltage being applied between the live parts and the solution. Inspection shall show that
there is no trace of saline solution on insulation that could result in a reduction of clearances
or creepage distances below the values specified in Clause 29.
NOTE The test is not carried out on motorized cleaning heads of class III construction having a working
voltage up to 24 V.
16 Leakage current and electric strength
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
16.3 Addition:
Current-carrying hoses, except for their electrical connections, are immersed for 1 h in water
containing approximately 1 % NaCl, at a temperature of 20 °C ± 5 °C. While the hose is still
immersed, a voltage of 2 000 V is applied for 5 min between each conductor and all the other
conductors connected together. A voltage of 3 000 V is then applied for 1 min between all the
conductors and the saline solution.
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
18 Endurance
This clause of Part 1 is not applicable.

19 Abnormal operation
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
19.1 Addition:
The test of 19.7 is only carried out on motorized cleaning heads and separate fan motors of
centrally-sited vacuum cleaners.
Water-suction cleaning appliances having a valve are also subjected to the test of 19.101.
Appliances incorporating a booster setting that is not deactivated electronically are also
subjected to the test of 19.102.

– 16 – 60335-2-2  IEC:2009
Centrally-sited vacuum cleaners are also subjected to the tests of 19.103, and 19.104 if

applicable.
19.7 Addition:
Motorized cleaning heads are tested with the rotating brush or similar device locked for

30 s.
Separate fan motors of centrally-sited vacuum cleaners are operated until steady conditions

are reached.
19.9 Replacement:
Docking stations of automatic battery-powered cleaners incorporating a suction mode are
tested at rated voltage with the air inlet fully blocked until steady conditions are established.
The temperatures of the windings shall not exceed the values specified in Table 8.
19.10 Replacement:
Appliances incorporating series motors are supplied at 1,3 times rated voltage and operated
for 30 s with the air inlet blocked, rotating brushes and similar devices being removed.
After this test, the safety of the appliance shall not have been impaired, in particular windings
and connections shall not have worked loose.
19.101 Water-suction cleaning appliances, the liquid container of which incorporates a
valve or other overfill prevention device, are supplied at rated voltage. The appliance is
operated with the nozzle placed in a trough containing water and with the valve or overfill
prevention-device held open or otherwise rendered inoperative. The test is terminated 30 s
after water starts to flow out of the appliance.
NOTE If the appliance incorporates more than one overfill prevention device, these are rendered inoperative in
turn.
19.102 The deactivating means of the booster setting is rendered inoperative and the
appliance is operated under the conditions specified in Clause 11 using the booster setting.
19.103 Centrally-sited vacuum cleaners are supplied at rated voltage and operated with
the inlet for the suction hose open and then closed.

The temperatures of the windings shall not exceed the values specified in 19.9.
19.104 Centrally-sited vacuum cleaners with separate ventilation for the motor are
supplied at rated voltage and operated with the airflow through the motor blocked.
20 Stability and mechanical hazards
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
20.1 Addition:
NOTE 101 Motorized cleaning heads
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IEC 60335-2-2 ®
Edition 6.1 2012-11
CONSOLIDATED
VERSION
VERSION
CONSOLIDÉE
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inside
Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –

Part 2-2: Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners and water-suction

cleaning appliances
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues – Sécurité –

Partie 2-2: Règles particulières pour les aspirateurs et les appareils de nettoyage

à aspiration d'eau
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 13.120; 97.080 ISBN 978-2-8322-0494-8

© IEC 2016
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION

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IEC 60335-2-2
Edition 6.0 2009-12
HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES – SAFETY –

Part 2-2: Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners
and water-suction cleaning appliances

INTERPRETATION SHEET 1
This interpretation sheet has been prepared by technical committee 61: Safety of household
and similar electrical appliances
The text of this interpretation sheet is based on the following documents:
ISH Report on voting
61/5297/ISH 61/5311/RVD
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: Robotic vacuum cleaners supplied with a rechargeable
battery that is not recharged in the appliance.
Introduction
There are robotic vacuum cleaners that are supplied with a rechargeable battery that is not
recharged in the appliance. A docking station may not be supplied but if it is, it does not
provide automatic battery charging facilities. The battery must be removed from the robotic
vacuum cleaner for recharging.
Amendment 1 to IEC 60335-1 published in December 2013 changed the title of Annex B from
“Appliances powered by rechargeable batteries” to “Appliances powered by
rechargeable batteries that are recharged in the appliance” and introduced a new annex
“Battery-operated appliances powered by batteries that are non-rechargeable or not
recharged in the appliance”
Amendment 1 to IEC 60335-2-2 is now out of step with IEC 60335-1 ed 5.1. It is stated in the
Foreword of IEC 60335-2-2 Ed 6 and Ed 6.1 “This Part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the
latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its amendments”
ICS 13.120; 97.080
– 2 – IEC 60335-2-2:2009/ISH1:2016

© IEC 2016
This situation has caused uncertainty on how to test robotic vacuum cleaners supplied with a

rechargeable battery that is not recharged in the appliance.

Questions:
1) Should these appliance be tested in accordance with IEC 60335-2-2 and Annex S to

IEC 60335-1 Ed 5.1
2) Should any on the modification to Annex B of IEC 60335-1 included in IEC 60335-2-2 Ed 6

and Ed 6.1 be taken into account.

ANSWERS
1) Yes. Annex S of IEC 60335-1 Ed 5.1 is applicable for these appliances
2) The following modifications to Annex B of IEC 60335-1 included in IEC 60335-2-2 Ed 6
and Ed 6.1 should be taken into account: Modification to Clauses 19, 21, 22, 24 and 30

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IEC 60335-2-2 ®
Edition 6.1 2012-11
REDLINE VERSION
VERSION REDLINE
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inside
Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –
Part 2-2: Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners and water-suction
cleaning appliances
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues – Sécurité –
Partie 2-2: Règles particulières pour les aspirateurs et les appareils de nettoyage
à aspiration d'eau
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4

INTRODUCTION . 7

1 Scope . 8

2 Normative references . 9

3 Terms and definitions . 9

4 General requirement . 10

5 General conditions for the tests . 10
6 Classification . 11
7 Marking and instructions . 11
8 Protection against access to live parts . 12
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances . 12
10 Power input and current . 12
11 Heating . 13
12 Void. 13
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature . 13
14 Transient overvoltages . 13
15 Moisture resistance . 13
16 Leakage current and electric strength . 15
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 15
18 Endurance . 15
19 Abnormal operation . 15
20 Stability and mechanical hazards . 16
21 Mechanical strength . 17
22 Construction . 18
23 Internal wiring . 19
24 Components . 19
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 19
26 Terminals for external conductors . 20

27 Provision for earthing . 20
28 Screws and connections . 20
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation . 20
30 Resistance to heat and fire . 20
31 Resistance to rusting . 20
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 20

Annexes . 24
Annex B (normative) Appliances powered by rechargeable batteries. 24
Annex C (normative) Ageing test on motors . 27
Annex R (normative) Software evaluation . 28
Bibliography . 29

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Figure 101 – Apparatus for testing the abrasion resistance of current-carrying hoses . 21

Figure 102 – Apparatus for testing the resistance to flexing of current-carrying hoses . 22

Figure 103 – Configuration of the hose for the freezing treatment . 23

Figure 104 – Flexing positions for the hose after removal from the freezing cabinet . 23

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HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –

SAFETY –
Part 2-2: Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners

and water-suction cleaning appliances

FOREWORD
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This Consolidated version of IEC 60335-2-2 bears the edition number 6.1. It consists of
the sixth edition (2009) [documents 61/3871/FDIS and 61/3923/RVD], its interpretation
sheet 1 of December 2016 and its amendment 1 (2012) [documents 61/4446/FDIS and
61/4499/RVD]. The technical content is identical to the base edition and its amendment.
In this Redline version, a vertical line in the margin shows where the technical content
is modified by amendment 1. Additions and deletions are displayed in red, with
deletions being struck through. A separate Final version with all changes accepted is
available in this publication.
This publication has been prepared for user convenience.

60335-2-2  IEC:2009+A1:2012 – 5 –

International Standard IEC 60335-2-2 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 61:
Safety of household and similar electrical appliances.

The principal changes in this edition as compared with the fifth edition of IEC 60335-2-2 is as
follows (minor changes are not listed):

– the text is aligned with IEC 60335-1:2001, and its Amendments 1 and 2 (see text

marked with a marginal bar).
This bilingual version (2013-08) corresponds to the monolingual English version, published in

2012-11. This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.

This Part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its
amendments. It was established on the basis of the fourth edition (2001) 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 committee has decided that the contents of the base publication and its amendment will
remain unchanged until the maintenance result date indicated on the IEC web site under
"http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to the specific publication. At this date, the

publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
NOTE 4 The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing
organizations may need a transitional period following publication of a new, amended or revised IEC publication in
which to make products in accordance with the new requirements and to equip themselves for conducting new or
revised tests.
It is the recommendation of the committee that the content of this publication be adopted for implementation
nationally not earlier than 12 months or later than 36 months from the date of publication.

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The following differences exist in the countries indicated below.

– 3.1.9: Normal operation is defined differently (USA).

– 6.1: Class 0 appliances are allowed (Canada, Japan, USA).

– 6.1: Household vacuum cleaners are required to be class II or class III (Denmark, France, Italy, Netherlands,

Norway and Turkey).
– 6.2: IPX4 is not required (USA).

– 7.1: The additional marking for appliance outlets for accessories is not required (USA).

– 10.1: The power input of booster settings is taken into account (USA).

– 11.5: Booster settings are activated every 2 min out of 8 min (USA).

– 11.7: The test is carried out with one-third of the cord unreeled until steady conditions are established (USA).
– 15.2: The test is carried out differently (USA).
– 16.3: The test is carried out differently (USA).
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.

IMPORTANT – The “colour inside” logo on the cover page of this publication indicates
that it contains colours which are considered to be useful for the correct understanding
of its contents. Users should therefore print this publication using a colour printer.

60335-2-2  IEC:2009+A1:2012 – 7 –

INTRODUCTION
It has been assumed in the drafting of this International Standard that the execution of its

provisions is entrusted to appropriately qualified and experienced persons.

This standard recognizes the internationally accepted level of protection against hazards such

as electrical, mechanical, thermal, fire and radiation of appliances when operated as in

normal use taking into account the manufacturer's instructions. It also covers abnormal

situations that can be expected in practice and takes into account the way in which

electromagnetic phenomena can affect the safe operation of appliances.

This standard takes into account the requirements of IEC 60364 as far as possible so that
there is compatibility with the wiring rules when the appliance is connected to the supply
mains. However, national wiring rules may differ.
If an appliance within the scope of this standard also incorporates functions that are covered
by another part 2 of IEC 60335, the relevant part 2 is applied to each function separately, as
far as is reasonable. If applicable, the influence of one function on the other is taken into
account.
When a part 2 standard does not include additional requirements to cover hazards dealt with
in part 1, part 1 applies.
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 2-2: Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners

and water-suction cleaning appliances

1 Scope
This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.
This International Standard deals with the safety of electric vacuum cleaners and water-
suction cleaning appliances for household and similar purposes, including vacuum cleaners
for animal grooming, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. It also applies to
centrally-sited vacuum cleaners and automatic battery-powered cleaners.
This standard also applies to motorized cleaning heads and current-carrying hoses
associated with a particular vacuum cleaner.
Appliances not intended for normal household use, but which nevertheless may be a source
of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops and other
premises for normal housekeeping purposes, are within the scope of this standard.
NOTE 101 Examples of such appliances are appliances intended to be used for normal housekeeping purposes in
hotels, offices, schools, hospitals and similar premises.
As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by
appliances that are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in general,
it does not take into account
– persons (including children) whose
• physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or
• lack of experience and knowledge
prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction;
– children playing with the appliance.
NOTE 102 Attention is drawn to the fact that
– for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements may 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).

60335-2-2  IEC:2009+A1:2012 – 9 –

2 Normative references
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.

Addition:
IEC 60312, Vacuum cleaners for household use − Methods of measuring the performance

ISO 6344-2, Coated abrasives – Grain size analysis – Part 2: Determination of grain size

distribution of macrogrits P12 to P220

3 Terms and definitions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
3.1.4 Addition:
NOTE 101 For appliances incorporating a booster setting, the rated power input corresponds to the operation
of the appliance without the booster setting being used.
3.1.9 Replacement:
normal operation
operation of the appliance under the following conditions:
the appliance is supplied at rated voltage and operated continuously with the air inlet
adjusted to give a power input P after 20 s
m
Three minutes later a final adjustment of the 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 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 air inlet blocked. Any
i
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 the appliance is marked with a rated voltage range, it is supplied at the mean value of the
range if the difference between the limits of the range does not exceed 10 % of the mean
value. If the difference exceeds 10 %, the supply voltage is the upper value of the range.
The measurements are made with the appliance fitted with a clean dust bag and filter, any
water collection container being empty. If the appliance is intended to be used only with a
hose, detachable nozzles and tubes are removed and the hose is laid out straight. If the
appliance is provided with a hose as an accessory, it is operated without the hose.
Rotating brushes and similar devices are in operation but not in contact with any surface.
Motorized cleaning heads are connected by means of the hose or tube and are in operation
but not in contact with any surface.

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Appliance outlets for other accessories are loaded with a resistive load in accordance with the

marking.
Automatic battery-powered cleaners are operated with a clean dust bag or filter on the

carpet defined in IEC 60312. A frame of 1,5 m by 1,5 m is used on the carpet to limit the area

of action. The air inlet is unobstructed.

3.101
water-suction cleaning appliance
appliance for aspirating an aqueous solution that may contain foaming detergent

3.102
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
3.103
centrally-sited vacuum cleaner
vacuum cleaner that is connected to a ducting system installed in the building
NOTE During use, the nozzle and its associated hose are connected to one of the suction inlets of the ducting
system.
3.104
motorized cleaning head
accessory containing a motor that is supplied from the vacuum cleaner and which is attached
to the end of a hose or tube
3.105
automatic battery-powered cleaner
automatic vacuum cleaner that operates without human control only within a defined
perimeter, within a pre-programmed area or in an area self-controlled by the appliance
The cleaner consists of the mobile part and may have a docking station.
3.106
docking station
unit that may provide
– manual or automatic battery charging facilities,
– dust removal,
– data processing facility, and

– suction for the mobile part
NOTE A docking station is also known as a base unit.
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.

60335-2-2  IEC:2009+A1:2012 – 11 –

5.101 Current-carrying hoses operating at safety extra-low voltage are not subjected to the

tests of 21.101 to 21.105.
6 Classification
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.

6.1 Modification:
Vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances shall be class I, class II or

class III.
Vacuum cleaners for animal grooming shall be class II or class III.
Vacuum cleaners may be class 0 provided that their rated voltage does not exceed 150 V.
Stationary parts of automatic battery-powered cleaners may be class 0 if the rated voltage
does not exceed 150 V.
6.2 Addition:
Vacuum cleaners for animal grooming and water-suction cleaning appliances shall be at
least IPX4.
7 Marking and instructions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
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).
7.6 Addition:
[symbol IEC 60417-5935 (2002-10)]    motorized cleaning head for
water suction cleaning
7.12 Addition:
The instructions for appliances having a current-carrying hose operating at other than safety
extra-low voltage shall include the substance of the following:
CAUTION: This hose contains electrical connections:
– do not use to suck up water (for vacuum cleaners only);
– do not immerse in water for cleaning;
– the hose should be checked regularly and must not be used if damaged.

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The instructions for vacuum cleaners incorporating rotating brushes or similar devices, and

water-suction cleaning appliances, shall state that the plug must be removed from the

socket-outlet before cleaning or maintaining the appliance.

If symbol IEC 60417-5935 (2002-10) is used, its meaning shall be explained.

7.14 Addition:
The height of symbol IEC 60417-5935 (2002-10) shall be at least 15 mm.

Compliance is checked by measurement.

7.101 Motorized cleaning heads shall be marked with
– rated voltage or rated voltage range in volts;
– rated power input in watts;
– name, trade mark or identification mark of the manufacturer or responsible vendor;
– model or type reference.
Motorized cleaning heads for water-suction cleaning appliances, except those of class III
construction having a working voltage up to 24 V, shall be marked with symbol
IEC 60417-5935 (2002-10).
NOTE This symbol is an information sign and, except for the colours, the rules of ISO 3864-1 apply.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
7.102 Appliance outlets for accessories shall be marked with the maximum load in watts.
NOTE This marking may be on the appliance close to the appliance outlet.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
8 Protection against access to live parts
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
8.1.1 Addition:
If the instructions state that a part is to be removed when replacing a lamp or a drive belt, and
a tool is required for its removal, the part is not considered to be a detachable part provided
that
– an instruction to 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.

60335-2-2  IEC:2009+A1:2012 – 13 –

10.1 Addition:
The power input of motorized cleaning heads is measured separately.

NOTE 101 Appliance outlets are not loaded when measuring the rated power input.

Booster settings are not used during these measurements.

11 Heating
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
11.3 Addition:
NOTE 101 When measuring the power input to ensure that the appliance has been correctly reassembled, the
power input P with the air-inlet blocked is measured.
i
11.5 Addition:
Booster settings are activated as often as allowed by the construction.
Docking stations of automatic battery-powered cleaners are operated at 0,94 or 1,06
times rated voltage, whichever is the most unfavourable.
If a suction mode is incorporated in docking stations of automatic battery-powered
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.
12 Void
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature

This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
13.1 Addition:
NOTE 101 Booster settings are not used.
14 Transient overvoltages
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
15 Moisture resistance
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.

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15.2 Replacement:
Appliances having a liquid container shall be constructed so that spillage of liquid due to

overfilling, and due to overturning of appliances liable to be overturned in normal use, does

not affect their electrical insulation.

Compliance is checked by the following test.

The liquid container is filled with water to half the level indicated in the instructions. The

appliance is placed on a support inclined at an angle of 10 ° to the horizontal. A force of

180 N is applied to the top of the appliance in the most unfavourable horizontal direction. If

the appliance overturns, it is considered to be liable to be overturned in normal use.
Appliances with type X attachment, except those having a specially prepared cord, are fitted
with the lightest permissible type of flexible cord of the smallest cross-sectional area specified
in Table 13.
Appliances incorporating an appliance inlet are tested with or without an appropriate
connector in position, whichever is more unfavourable.
Liquid containers that are filled by hand are completely filled with water containing
approximately 1 % NaCl, and a further quantity, equal to 15 % of the capacity of the container
or 0,25 l, whichever is the greater, is poured in steadily over a period of 1 min.
Containers of hand-held appliances and other appliances liable to be overturned in normal
use are completely filled, the cover being closed. The appliance is then overturned and left in
that position for 5 min, unless it returns automatically to its normal position of use.
Nozzles and motorized cleaning heads of water-suction cleaning appliances are placed in
a container, the base of which is level with the surface supporting the appliance. The
container is filled with a detergent solution to a level of 5 mm above its base, this level being
maintained throughout the test. The solution consists of 20 g of NaCl and 1 ml of a solution of
28 % by mass of dodecyl sodium sulphate in each 8 l of water.
The appliance is operated until its liquid container is completely full and for a further 5 min.
NOTE 101 The solution is to be stored in a cool atmosphere and used within seven days of its preparation.
NOTE 102 The chemical designation of dodecyl sodium sulphate is C H NaSO .
12 25 4
After each of these tests, the appliance shall withstand the electric strength test of 16.3.

Inspection shall show that there is no trace of liquid on insulation that could result in a
reduction of clearances or creepage distances below the values specified in Clause 29.
15.101 Motorized cleaning heads of water-suction cleaning appliances shall be resistant
to liquids that may come into contact with them.
Compliance is checked by the following tests.
The motorized cleaning head is subjected to an impact test as described in IEC 60068-2-75,
the value of the impact being 2 J. The motorized cleaning head is rigidly supported and
three blows are applied to every point of the enclosure that is likely to be weak.

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It is then subjected to the free-fall test procedure 1 of IEC 60068-2-32. It is dropped 4 000

times from a height of 100 mm onto a steel plate having a thickness of not less than 15 mm. It

is dropped
– 1 000 times on its right side;

– 1 000 times on its left side;

– 1 000 times on its front face;

– 1 000 times on its cleaning surface.

The motorized cleaning head is then subjected to the test described in 14.2.7 of IEC 60529,

the water containing approximately 1 % NaCl.

The motorized cleaning head shall then withstand the electric strength test of 16.3, the
voltage being applied between the live parts and the solution. Inspection shall show that
there is no trace of saline solution on insulation that could result in a reduction of clearances
or creepage distances below the values specified in Clause 29.
NOTE The test is not carried out on motorized cleaning heads of class III construction having a working
voltage up to 24 V.
16 Leakage current and electric strength
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
16.3 Addition:
Current-carrying hoses, except for their electrical connections, are immersed for 1 h in water
containing approximately 1 % NaCl, at a temperature of 20 °C ± 5 °C. While the hose is still
immersed, a voltage of 2 000 V is applied for 5 min between each conductor and all the other
conductors connected together. A voltage of 3 000 V is then applied for 1 min between all the
conductors and the saline solution.
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
18 Endurance
This clause of Part 1 is not applicable.

19 Abnormal operation
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
19.1 Addition:
The test of 19.7 is only carried out on motorized cleaning heads and separate fan motors of
centrally-sited vacuum cleaners.
Water-suction cleaning appliances having a valve are also subjected to the test of 19.101.
Appliances incorporating a booster setting that is not deactivated electronically are also
subjected to the test of 19.102.

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Centrally-sited vacuum cleaners are also subjected to the tests of 19.103, and 19.104 if

applicable.
19.7 Addition:
Motorized cleaning heads are tested with the rotating brush or similar device locked for

30 s.
Separate fan motors of centrally-sited vacuum cleaners are operated until steady conditions

are reached.
19.9 Replacement:
Docking stations of automatic battery-powered cleaners incorporating a suction mode are
tested at rated voltage with the air inlet fully blocked until steady conditions are established.
The temperatures of the windings shall not exceed the values specified in Table 8.
19.10 Replacement:
Appliances incorporating series motors are supplied at 1,3 times rated voltage and operated
for 30 s with the air inlet blocked, rotating brushes and similar devices being removed.
After this test, the safety of the appliance shall not have been impaired, in particular windings
and connections shall not have worked loose.
19.101 Water-suction cleaning appliances, the liquid container of which incorporates a
valve or
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HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES – SAFETY –

Part 2-2: Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners
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INTERPRETATION SHEET 1
This interpretation sheet has been prepared by technical committee 61: Safety of household
and similar electrical appliances
The text of this interpretation sheet is based on the following documents:
ISH Report on voting
61/5297/ISH 61/5311/RVD
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: Robotic vacuum cleaners supplied with a rechargeable
battery that is not recharged in the appliance.
Introduction
There are robotic vacuum cleaners that are supplied with a rechargeable battery that is not
recharged in the appliance. A docking station may not be supplied but if it is, it does not
provide automatic battery charging facilities. The battery must be removed from the robotic
vacuum cleaner for recharging.
Amendment 1 to IEC 60335-1 published in December 2013 changed the title of Annex B from
“Appliances powered by rechargeable batteries” to “Appliances powered by
rechargeable batteries that are recharged in the appliance” and introduced a new annex
“Battery-operated appliances powered by batteries that are non-rechargeable or not
recharged in the appliance”
Amendment 1 to IEC 60335-2-2 is now out of step with IEC 60335-1 ed 5.1. It is stated in the
Foreword of IEC 60335-2-2 Ed 6 and Ed 6.1 “This Part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the
latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its amendments”
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This situation has caused uncertainty on how to test robotic vacuum cleaners supplied with a
rechargeable battery that is not recharged in the appliance.
Questions:
1) Should these appliance be tested in accordance with IEC 60335-2-2 and Annex S to
IEC 60335-1 Ed 5.1
2) Should any on the modification to Annex B of IEC 60335-1 included in IEC 60335-2-2 Ed 6
and Ed 6.1 be taken into account.
ANSWERS
1) Yes. Annex S of IEC 60335-1 Ed 5.1 is applicable for these appliances
2) The following modifications to Annex B of IEC 60335-1 included in IEC 60335-2-2 Ed 6
and Ed 6.1 should be taken into account: Modification to Clauses 19, 21, 22, 24 and 30

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD. 4
INTRODUCTION . 7
1 Scope . 8
2 Normative references . 9
3 Terms and definitions . 9
4 General requirement . 11
5 General conditions for the tests . 11
6 Classification . 11
7 Marking and instructions . 11
8 Protection against access to live parts . 13
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances . 13
10 Power input and current . 13
11 Heating . 14
12 Void . 15
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature . 15
14 Transient overvoltages . 15
15 Moisture resistance . 15
16 Leakage current and electric strength . 17
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 17
18 Endurance . 17
19 Abnormal operation . 17
20 Stability and mechanical hazards . 19
21 Mechanical strength . 19
22 Construction . 21
23 Internal wiring . 22
24 Components . 22
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 22
26 Terminals for external conductors . 23
27 Provision for earthing. 23
28 Screws and connections . 23
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation . 23
30 Resistance to heat and fire . 23
31 Resistance to rusting . 24
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 24
Annexes . 28
Annex B (normative) Appliances powered by rechargeable batteries . 28
Annex C (normative) Ageing test on motors . 31
Annex R (normative) Software evaluation . 31
Bibliography . 32

Figure 101 – Apparatus for testing the abrasion resistance of current-carrying hoses . 24

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Figure 102 – Apparatus for testing the resistance to flexing of current-carrying hoses . 25
Figure 103 – Configuration of the hose for the freezing treatment . 26
Figure 104 – Flexing positions for the hose after removal from the freezing cabinet . 26
Figure 105 – Probe for measuring surface temperatures . 27

Table 101 – Maximum temperature rises for specified accessible external surfaces
under normal operating conditions. 15

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FOREWORD
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This consolidated version of the official IEC Standard and its amendments has been prepared
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IEC 60335-2-2 edition 6.2 contains the sixth edition (2009-12) [documents 61/3871/FDIS and
61/3923/RVD], its interpretation sheet 1 of December 2016, its amendment 1 (2012-11)
[documents 61/4446/FDIS and 61/4499/RVD] and its amendment 2 (2016-04) [documents
61/5115/FDIS and 61/5143/RVD].
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International Standard IEC 60335-2-2 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 61:
Safety of household and similar electrical appliances.
The principal changes in this edition as compared with the fifth edition of IEC 60335-2-2 is as
follows (minor changes are not listed):
– the text is aligned with IEC 60335-1:2001, and its Amendments 1 and 2 (see text marked
with a marginal bar).
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
This Part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its
amendments. It was established on the basis of the fourth edition (2001) 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.
– 3.1.9: Normal operation is defined differently (USA).
– 6.1: Class 0 appliances are allowed (Canada, Japan, USA).
– 6.1: Household vacuum cleaners are required to be class II or class III (Denmark, France, Italy, Netherlands,
Norway and Turkey).
– 6.2: IPX4 is not required (USA).
– 7.1: The additional marking for appliance outlets for accessories is not required (USA).
– 10.1: The power input of booster settings is taken into account (USA).
– 11.5: Booster settings are activated every 2 min out of 8 min (USA).
– 11.7: The test is carried out with one-third of the cord unreeled until steady conditions are established (USA).
– 15.2: The test is carried out differently (USA).
– 16.3: The test is carried out differently (USA).
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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The committee has decided that the contents of the base publication and its amendments will
remain unchanged until the stability date indicated on the IEC web site under
"http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to the specific publication. At this date, the
publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
NOTE 4 The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing
organizations may need a transitional period following publication of a new, amended or revised IEC publication in
which to make products in accordance with the new requirements and to equip themselves for conducting new or
revised tests.
It is the recommendation of the committee that the content of this publication be adopted for implementation
nationally not earlier than 12 months or later than 36 months from the date of publication.

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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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1 Scope
This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.
Battery-operated appliances and other d.c. 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.
This International Standard deals with the safety of electric vacuum cleaners and water-
suction cleaning appliances for household and similar purposes, including vacuum cleaners
for animal grooming, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. It also applies to
centrally-sited vacuum cleaners and automatic battery-powered cleaners.
This standard also applies to motorized cleaning heads and current-carrying hoses
associated with a particular vacuum cleaner.
Appliances not intended for normal household use, but which nevertheless may be a source
of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops and other
premises for normal housekeeping purposes, are within the scope of this standard.
NOTE 101 Examples of such appliances are appliances intended to be used for normal housekeeping purposes in
hotels, offices, schools, hospitals and similar premises.
As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by
appliances that are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in general,
it does not take into account
– persons (including children) whose
• physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or
• lack of experience and knowledge
prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction;
– children playing with the appliance.
NOTE 102 Attention is drawn to the fact that
– for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements may 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).

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2 Normative references
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
Addition:
IEC 60312-1, Vacuum cleaners for household use – Part 1: Dry vacuum cleaners − Methods
of measuring the performance
ISO 6344-2, Coated abrasives – Grain size analysis – Part 2: Determination of grain size
distribution of macrogrits P12 to P220
IEC 60584-1, Thermocouples – Part 1: EMF specifications and tolerances
ISO 216, Writing paper and certain classes of printed matter – Trimmed sizes – A and B
series, and indication of machine direction
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.
3.1.4 Addition:
NOTE 101 For appliances incorporating a booster setting, the rated power input corresponds to the operation
of the appliance without the booster setting being used.
3.1.9 Replacement:
normal operation
operation of the appliance under the following conditions:
the appliance is supplied at rated voltage and operated continuously with the air inlet
adjusted to give a power input P after 20 s
m
Three minutes later a final adjustment of the 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 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 air inlet blocked. Any
i
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
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is gradually blocked to the extent that the motor stops after s. In this case P is the
i
maximum value of power input in the last two seconds before the motor shuts off.
If the appliance is marked with a rated voltage range, it is supplied at the mean value of the
range if the difference between the limits of the range does not exceed 10 % of the mean
value. If the difference exceeds 10 %, the supply voltage is the upper value of the range.
The measurements are made with the appliance fitted with a clean dust bag and filter, any
water collection container being empty. If the appliance is intended to be used only with a
hose, detachable nozzles and tubes are removed and the hose is laid out straight. If the
appliance is provided with a hose as an accessory, it is operated without the hose.
Rotating brushes and similar devices are in operation but not in contact with any surface.
Motorized cleaning heads are connected by means of the hose or tube and are in operation
but not in contact with any surface.
Appliance outlets for other accessories are loaded with a resistive load in accordance with the
marking.
Automatic battery-powered cleaners are operated with a clean dust bag or filter on the
carpet defined in IEC 60312-1. A frame of 1,5 m by 1,5 m is used on the carpet to limit the
area of action. The air inlet is unobstructed.
3.101
water-suction cleaning appliance
appliance for aspirating an aqueous solution that may contain foaming detergent
3.102
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
3.103
centrally-sited vacuum cleaner
vacuum cleaner that is connected to a ducting system installed in the building
NOTE During use, the nozzle and its associated hose are connected to one of the suction inlets of the ducting
system.
3.104
motorized cleaning head
accessory containing a motor that is supplied from the vacuum cleaner and which is attached
to the end of a hose or tube
3.105
automatic battery-powered cleaner
automatic vacuum cleaner that operates without human control only within a defined
perimeter, within a pre-programmed area or in an area self-controlled by the appliance
The cleaner consists of the mobile part and may have a docking station.
3.106
docking station
unit that may provide
– manual or automatic battery charging facilities,
– dust removal,
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– data processing facility, and
– suction for the mobile part
NOTE A docking station is also known as a base unit.
3.107
ash vacuum cleaner
vacuum cleaner intended to vacuum cold ash from fireplaces, chimneys, ovens, ash-trays and
similar places of ash accumulation
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.
6 Classification
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
6.1 Modification:
Vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances shall be class I, class II or
class III.
Vacuum cleaners for animal grooming shall be class II or class III.
Vacuum cleaners may be class 0 provided that their rated voltage does not exceed 150 V.
Stationary parts of automatic battery-powered cleaners may be class 0 if the rated voltage
does not exceed 150 V.
6.2 Addition:
Vacuum cleaners for animal grooming and water-suction cleaning appliances shall be at
least IPX4.
7 Marking and instructions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.

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7.1 Addition:
The appliance shall be marked with the sum of its rated power input and the maximum load
of the appliance outlet in watts (if applicable). Ash vacuum cleaners shall be marked with
symbol ISO 7000-0434A (2004-01), symbol ISO 7000-0790 (2004-01) and symbol ISO 7010
W021.
7.6 Addition:
[symbol IEC 60417-5935 (2002-10 2012-09)]    motorized cleaning head
for water suction cleaning
[symbol ISO 7010 W021] warning; risk of fire / flammable materials

7.12 Addition:
The instructions for appliances having a current-carrying hose operating at other than safety
extra-low voltage shall include the substance of the following:
CAUTION: This hose contains electrical connections:
– do not use to suck up water (for vacuum cleaners only);
– do not immerse in water for cleaning;
– the hose should be checked regularly and must not be used if damaged.
The instructions for vacuum cleaners incorporating rotating brushes or similar devices, and
water-suction cleaning appliances, shall state that the plug must be removed from the
socket-outlet before cleaning or maintaining the appliance.
If symbol IEC 60417-5935 (2002-10 2012-09) is used, its meaning shall be explained.
7.12.1 Addition:
The instructions for ash vacuum cleaners shall include the substance of the following:
This appliance is intended to pick up cold ash from fireplaces, chimneys, ovens, ash-trays,
and similar places of ash accumulation.
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.
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7.14 Addition:
The height of symbol IEC 60417-5935 (2002-10 2009-12), symbol ISO 7000-0434A (2004-01),
symbol ISO 7000-0790 (2004-01) and symbol ISO 7010 W021 shall be at least 15 mm.
Compliance is checked by measurement.
7.15 Addition:
Symbol ISO 7000-0434A (2004-01) shall be located next to symbol ISO 7000-0790 (2004-01).
7.101 Motorized cleaning heads shall be marked with
– rated voltage or rated voltage range in volts;
– rated power input in watts;
– name, trade mark or identification mark of the manufacturer or responsible vendor;
– model or type reference.
Motorized cleaning heads for water-suction cleaning appliances, except those of class III
construction having a working voltage up to 24 V, shall be marked with symbol
IEC 60417-5935 (2002-10).
NOTE This symbol is an information sign and, except for the colours, the rules of ISO 3864-1 apply.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
7.102 Appliance outlets for accessories shall be marked with the maximum load in watts.
NOTE This marking may be on the appliance close to the appliance outlet.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
8 Protection against access to live parts
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
8.1.1 Addition:
If the instructions state that a part is to be removed when replacing a lamp or a drive belt, and
a tool is required for its removal, the part is not considered to be a detachable part provided
that
– an instruction to 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.

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10.1 Addition:
The power input of motorized cleaning heads is measured separately.
NOTE 101 Appliance outlets are not loaded when measuring the rated power input.
Booster settings are not used during these measurements.
11 Heating
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
11.3 Addition:
NOTE 101 When measuring the power input to ensure that the appliance has been correctly reassembled, the
power input P with the air-inlet blocked is measured.
i
Where the accessible external surfaces are suitably flat and access permits, then the test
probe of Figure 105 may be used to measure the temperature rises of accessible external
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.
NOTE 102 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 can be used.
11.5 Addition:
Booster settings are activated as often as allowed by the construction.
Docking stations of automatic battery-powered cleaners are operated at 0,94 or 1,06
times rated voltage, whichever is the most unfavourable.
If a suction mode is incorporated in docking stations of automatic battery-powered
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.
11.8 Addition:
During the test, the temperature rises are monitored continuously and shall not exceed the
values shown in Table 101.
The temperature rise limits in Table 3 specified for “External enclosure of motor-operated
appliances except handles held in normal use” and the corresponding footnotes are not
applicable.
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Table 101 – Maximum temperature rises for specified
accessible external surfaces under normal operating conditions

c f
Surface Temperature rise of accessible external surfaces
K
Surfaces of portable Surfaces of hand held Surfaces of
appliances situated on appliances and other centrally sited

d e
vacuum cleaners
the floor appliances
Bare metal 38 42 48
a
42 49 59
Coated metal
Glass and ceramic 51 56 65
b
58 62 74
Plastic and plastic coating > 0,4 mm
a
Metal is considered coated when a coating having a minimum thickness of 90 µm made by enamel or non-
substantially plastic coating is used.
b
The temperature rise limit of plastic also applies for plastic material having a metal finish of thickness less than
0,1 mm.
c
When the thickness of the plastic coating does not exceed 0,4 mm, the temperature rise limits of the coated
metal or of glass and ceramic material apply.
d
Within 25 mm from air outlets the above values can be increased by 10 K.
e
Within 25 mm from air outlets the above values can be increased by 5 K.
f
Surfaces that are inaccessible to a 75 mm diameter probe having a hemispherical end are not measured.

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13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
13.1 Addition:
NOTE 101 Booster settings are not used.
14 Transient overvoltages
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
15 Moisture resistance
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
15.2 Replacement:
Appliances having a liquid container shall be constructed so that spillage of liquid due to
overfilling, and due to overturning of appliances liable to be overturned in normal use, does
not affect their electrical insulation.
Compliance is checked by the following test.
The liquid container is filled with water to half the level indicated in the instructions. The
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180 N is applied to the top of the appliance in the most unfavourable horizontal direction. If
the appliance overturns, it
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