Detail of GB/T 4706.83-2024

Introduction of GB/T 4706.83-2024

GB/T 4706.83-2024 Safety of household and similar electrical appliances - Part 83 : Particular requirements for ironers 1 Scope This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following. This document deals with the safety of electric ironers for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances. 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, in light industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard. Note 101: Examples of appliances within the scope of this standard are ——ironing presses for one-person operation; ——mangles; ——rotary ironers for one-person operation; ——trouser presses. 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 relevant national regulatory authorities. Note 103: This standard does not apply to ——rotary ironers for operation by more than one person. The roller length of such appliances normally exceeds 1.6 m in length; ——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); ——electric irons (GB/T 4706.2) 2 Normative references This clause of Part 1 is applicable. 3 Terms and definitions This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows. 3.1.9 Replacement: normal operation operation of the appliance under the following conditions Appliances are operated without laundry. Ironing presses are operated with the pressing surfaces separated as far as possible. Appliances that generate steam are operated in cycles with the water reservoir filled and with maximum steam emission. Each cycle consists of 10 s with the pressing surfaces in contact with each other and 10 s apart. Appliances that can generate steam or spray water are also operated with the water reservoir empty. Rotary ironers are operated with the movable surface raised and lowered in cycles. Each cycle consists of 24 s with the pressing surfaces in contact with each other and 6 s apart. Trouser presses are operated with the pressing surfaces in contact with each other. Mangles are operated with the rollers in contact with each other. Note: The mangle cloth is not removed. 3.101 ironer appliance in which the laundry is supported by a padded surface and having a heated surface that can be brought into contact with the laundry 3.102 rotary ironer ironer in which the laundry is passed between a heated surface and a padded roller that is rotated by a motor Note: Rotary ironers may have more than one heated surface. 3.103 ironing press ironer in which the surface supporting the laundry and the heated surface are substantially flat Note: Ironing presses may have means to generate steam or to spray water. 3.104 trouser press appliance having a pair of flat surfaces, one or both of which can be heated and that can be closed together with trousers positioned between them 3.105 mangle appliance for ironing laundry by unheated rollers that are pressed together and rotated by a motor Note: Mangles may have a cloth, one end of which is attached to one of the rollers and on which the laundry is placed for ironing. 4 General requirement This clause of Part 1 is applicable.

Contents of GB/T 4706.83-2024