SIST EN 60335-2-79:2012

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Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-79: Particular requirements
for high pressure cleaners and steam cleaners
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-79:
Besondere Anforderungen für Hochdruckreiniger und Dampfreiniger
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-79: Règles particulières
pour les appareils de nettoyage à haute pression et les appareils de nettoyage à vapeur
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60335-2-79:2012
ICS:
97.080 Aparati za nego tal Floor treatment appliances
SIST EN 60335-2-79:2012 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 60335-2-79

NORME EUROPÉENNE
August 2012
EUROPÄISCHE NORM

ICS 97.080 Supersedes EN 60335-2-79:2009


English version


Household and similar electrical appliances -
Safety -
Part 2-79: Particular requirements for high pressure cleaners and steam
cleaners
(IEC 60335-2-79:2012, modified)


Appareils électrodomestiques et Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den
analogues - Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke -
Sécurité - Teil 2-79: Besondere Anforderungen für
Partie 2-79: Règles particulières pour les Hochdruckreiniger und Dampfreiniger
appareils de nettoyage à haute pression (IEC 60335-2-79:2012, modifiziert)
et les appareils de nettoyage à vapeur
(CEI 60335-2-79:2012, modifiée)





This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2012-04-03. CENELEC members are bound to comply
with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard
the status of a national standard without any alteration.

Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on
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Foreword
The text of document 61J/485/FDIS, future edition 3 of IEC 60335-2-79, prepared by SC 61J,
"Electrical motor-operated cleaning appliances for commercial use", of IEC/TC 61, "Safety of
household and similar electrical appliances" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and
approved by CENELEC as EN 60335-2-79:2012.
A draft amendment, which covers common modifications to IEC 60335-2-79, was prepared by
CLC/TC 61, "Safety of household and similar electrical appliances" and approved by CENELEC.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which this document has
(dop) 2013-04-03
to be implemented at national level
by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national
(dow) 2015-04-03
standards conflicting with this document
have to be withdrawn
This document supersedes EN 60335-2-79:2009.
The principal changes in EN 60335-2-79:2012 as compared with EN 60335-2-79:2009 are as follows
(minor changes are not listed):
– the scope has been revised editorially to avoid misunderstandings;
– terms and definitions has been revised with regard to the requirements revised;
– the standard has been revised in general and updated regarding state-of-the-art, as far as
necessary, in particular some changes have been made to Clauses 15, 22, and 25;
– a new Annex CC 'Emission of acoustical noise' was added;
– a new Annex DD 'Emission of vibration' was added;
– a new Annex EE with a model test report for vibration emission was added.
This part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the EN 60335-1:2012 and its amendments.
NOTE 1 When “Part 1” is mentioned in this standard, it refers to EN 60335-1.
This part 2 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in EN 60335-1, so as to convert that
publication into the European Standard: Safety requirements for high pressure cleaners and steam
cleaners.
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;

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– 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.
Clauses, subclauses, notes, tables, figures and annexes which are additional to those in
IEC 60335-2-79:2012 are prefixed “Z”.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such
patent rights.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European Commission
and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
For the relationship with EU Directive(s) see informative Annex ZZ, which is an integral part of this
document.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60335-2-79:2012 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard with agreed common modifications.
COMMON MODIFICATIONS
1 Scope
Add the following paragraph before the last one:
"This standard deals with the reasonably foreseeable hazards presented by machines that are
encountered by all persons.
However, in general, it does not take into account:
 children playing with the machine;
 the use of the machine by children;
 user maintenance by children, including the cleaning of the machine;
 the use by vulnerable people of machines intended for commercial use.
It is recognized that very vulnerable people may have needs beyond the level addressed in this
standard.".
3 Terms and definitions
3.6.3
accessible part
Modification:
Delete “and probe 18”.
3.Z101
commercial use
intended use of machines, also covered by this standard. These machines are not intended for normal
housekeeping purposes by private persons but which may be a source of danger to the public.
I.e. in particular that:
- the machines may be used by cleaning contractors, cleaning staff, etc.;
- they are used in commercial or public premises (i.e. offices, shops, hotels, hospitals,
schools, etc.) or in industrial (plants etc.) and light industrial (workshops etc.)
environments

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Note 1 to entry Commercial use is also called professional use.
7 Marking and instructions
th
7.12 Replace the 4 paragraph beginning with “This appliance can be used…” by the following:
"Machines shall not be used by children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the machine.
The instructions for machines intended for commercial use shall include the substance of the
following:
This machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge.
The instructions for machines not intended for commercial use shall include the substance of the
following:
This machine can be used by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
machine in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.".
7.12.102  Information on noise
Replace the Note by the following requirement:
"The instructions shall provide information on airborne noise emission as indicated in CC.2.7.".
7.12.103  Information on vibration
Replace the Note by the following requirement:
"The instructions shall provide information on vibration emission as indicated in DD.2.".
8 Protection against access to live parts
rd
8.1.1 Replace the 3 paragraph by the following one:
"Test probe B of EN 61032 is applied with a force not exceeding 1 N, the appliance being in every
possible position except that appliances normally used on the floor and having a mass exceeding
40 kg are not tilted. Through openings, the test probe is applied to any depth that the probe will permit
and is rotated or angled before, during and after insertion to any position. If the opening does not allow
the entry of the probe, the force on the probe in the straight position is increased to 20 N. If the probe
then enters the opening, the test is repeated with the probe in the angled position.".
8.2 Modification:
rd
In the 3 sentence, replace “test probes of EN 61032” by “test probe B of EN 61032”.
th
In the 4 sentence, replace “test probe B and probe 18 of EN 61032 are” by “test probe B of EN 61032
is”.
20 Stability and mechanical hazards
st
20.2 Replace the 1 paragraph of compliance by:
"Compliance is checked by inspection, by the test of 21.1 and by applying a force not exceeding 5 N
by means of a test probe that is similar to test probe B of EN 61032 but having a circular stop face
with a diameter of 50 mm, instead of the non-circular face.".

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Modifications to Annexes CC and DD
In the titles of Annex CC and Annex DD, replace "(informative)" with "(normative)" so as to make these
two annexes normative.
Modifications to Annexes Z
The annexes of Part 1 are applicable except as follows:

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Apply the following changes to Annex ZC of EN 60335-1:2012:
Annex ZC
(normative)

Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications

The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

NOTE  When an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EN/HD
applies.

Publication Year Title EN/HD Year

Add:

IEC 60364-1 - Low-voltage electrical installations - HD 60364-1 -
Part 1: Fundamental principles, assessment of
general characteristics, definitions


IEC 61558-2-3 - Safety of transformers, reactors, power supply EN 61558-2-3 -
units and combinations thereof -
Part 2-3: Particular requirements and tests for
ignition transformers for gas and oil burners


Replace:

IEC 61770 2008 Electric appliances connected to the water EN 61770 2009
mains - Avoidance of backsiphonage and + AC 2011
failure of hose-sets

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Annex ZE
(informative)

Specific additional requirements for appliances and machines intended
for commercial use
This annex is not applicable.

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Annex ZZ
(informative)

Coverage of Essential Requirements of Directive 2006/42/EC
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association and within its scope the standard covers all
relevant essential requirements as given in Annex I of the EU Directive 2006/42/EC.
Compliance with this standard provides one means of conformity with the specified essential
requirements of the Directive concerned.
WARNING: Other requirements and other EU Directives may be applicable to the products
falling within the scope of this standard.

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Bibliography
Addition to EN 60335-1:2012:
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following notes have to be added for the standards
indicated:
ISO 3743-1 NOTE  Harmonized as EN ISO 3743-1.
ISO 3744 NOTE  Harmonized as EN ISO 3744.
ISO 4871 NOTE  Harmonized as EN ISO 4871.
ISO 5349-1 NOTE  Harmonized as EN ISO 5349-1.
ISO 5349 series NOTE  Harmonized in EN ISO 5349 series.
ISO 11203 NOTE  Harmonized as EN ISO 11203.
ISO/TR 11688-1 NOTE  Harmonized as EN ISO 11688-1.
ISO 28927 series NOTE  Harmonized in EN ISO 28917 series.

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CONTENTS

FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 7
1 Scope . 8
2 Normative references . 9
3 Terms and definitions . 9
4 General requirement . 12
5 General conditions for the tests . 12
6 Classification . 12
7 Marking and instructions . 13
8 Protection against access to live parts . 18
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances . 18
10 Power input and current . 19
11 Heating . 19
12 Void. 20
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature . 20
14 Transient overvoltages . 20
15 Moisture resistance . 20
16 Leakage current and electric strength . 22
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 22
18 Endurance . 22
19 Abnormal operation . 23
20 Stability and mechanical hazards . 25
21 Mechanical strength . 26
22 Construction . 28
23 Internal wiring . 32
24 Components . 32
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 32
26 Terminals for external conductors . 33
27 Provision for earthing . 33
28 Screws and connections . 33
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation . 34
30 Resistance to heat and fire . 34
31 Resistance to rusting . 34
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 34
Annexes . 37
Annex AA (normative) Requirements to avoid backsiphonage . 38
Annex BB (normative) Analysis method for determining the necessary safety device
to prevent backsiphonage . 44
Annex CC (informative) Emission of acoustical noise . 47
Annex DD (informative) Emission of vibration . 49

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Annex EE (informative) Model test report for vibration emission at handles of high-
pressure cleaners . 60
Bibliography . 62

Figure 101 – Warning symbol . 34
Figure 102 – Impact test apparatus . 35
Figure 103 – Reactions on handle . 36
Figure 104 – Warning symbol: Machine not suitable for connection to the potable
water mains . 36
Figure 105 – Warning symbol: Do not inhale fumes . 36
Figure AA.1 – Arrangement for the durability test on backflow preventers with reduced
pressure zone . 43
Figure BB.1 – Example for an air break to drain . 46
Figure DD.1 – Trigger gun . 49
Figure DD.2 – Trigger gun with additional side handle . 50
Figure DD.3 – Measurement locations: Spraying device, main and secondary
measuring point . 52
Figure DD.4 – Measurement locations: Spraying device with additional side handle,
main and secondary measuring point . 53
Figure DD.5 – Operating conditions – Position of spraying device . 55

Table 101 – Degree of protection against harmful ingress of water . 13
Table 12 – Pull force and torque . 33
Table AA.1 – Nominal size versus durability test flow rate . 42
Table BB.1 – Matrix of the safety devices appropriate to fluid categories . 45
Table DD.1 – Description and units of the symbols used . 51
Table EE.1 – General information and reported results . 60
Table EE.2 – Measurement results for one machine . 61

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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –
SAFETY –

Part 2-79: Particular requirements
for high pressure cleaners and steam cleaners

FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 60335-2-79 has been prepared by subcommittee 61J: Electrical
motor-operated cleaning appliances for commercial use, of IEC technical committee 61:
Safety of household and similar electrical appliances.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2002 and its
Amendments 1 (2004) and 2 (2007). It constitutes a technical revision.
The principal changes in this edition as compared with the second edition of IEC 60335-2-79
are as follows (minor changes are not listed):
– the scope has been revised editorially to avoid misunderstandings;
– terms and definitions has been revised with regard to the requirements revised;
– the standard has been revised in general and updated regarding state-of-the-art, as far as
necessary, in particular some changes have been made to Clauses 15, 22, and 25;

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– a new Annex CC 'Emission of acoustical noise' was added;
– a new Annex DD 'Emission of vibration' was added;
– a new Annex EE with a model test report for vibration emission was added.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
61J/485/FDIS 61J/497/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.
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 fifth edition (2010) of that standard.
NOTE 1 When “Part 1” is mentioned in this standard, it refers to IEC 60335-1.
This part 2 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 60335-1, so as to
convert that publication into the IEC standard: Safety requirements for high pressure cleaners
and steam cleaners.
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 a
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