This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.
This International Standard deals with the safety of electric instantaneous water heaters for
household and similar purposes and intended for heating water below boiling temperature, their
rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other
appliances.
NOTE 101 Instantaneous water heaters incorporating bare heating elements are within the scope of this standard.
Appliances not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless may be a source of
danger to the public, such as appliances intended for use in shops, in light industry and on
farms, are within the scope of this standard.
As far as is practicable, this European Standard deals with the common hazards presented by
appliances that are encountered by all persons in household and similar environments.
However, in general, it does not take into account
– children playing with the appliance,
– the use of the appliance by very young children without supervision,
– user maintenance by children, including the cleaning of the appliance.
It is recognized that very vulnerable people may have needs beyond the level addressed in
this European Standard.
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 and similar authorities;
– in many countries regulations exist for the installation of equipment connected to the water mains.
NOTE 103 This standard does not apply to
– appliances for heating liquids (IEC 60335-2-15);
– storage water heaters (IEC 60335-2-21);
– 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);
– commercial dispensing appliances and vending machines (IEC 60335-2-75).