AS NZS 60335.2.32:2014 pdf free download – Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety
3.1 .9 Replacement
normal operation operation of the appliance under the following conditions Hand-held appliances are operated with no load other than that imposed by the vibrator head. Appliances intended to be used under the feet of a sitting person are operated with the platform loaded with a mass of 5 kg, evenly distributed over an area of 1 00 mm x 300 mm. Appliances incorporating heating elements are operated with two sheets of thermal insulation placed on the foot platform. The sheets of thermal insulation are made of open cell polyether and have dimensions approximately 300 mm × 1 00 mm × 1 5 mm. They are positioned together and loaded with an evenly distributed mass of 1 0 kg. Appliances having a liquid container are filled with water in accordance with the instructions and loaded with a mass of 1 0 kg.
Appliances intended to be used under the feet of a standing person are operated with the platform loaded with a mass of 90 kg, evenly distributed over an area of 200 mm x 300 mm. Massage belts are operated with the belt loaded with a force of 200 N. The force is applied in a horizontal direction by means of a roller, the belt being approximately symmetrical about the roller. Massage pads are operated with the pad positioned between two layers of felt and placed on a flat horizontal surface. The felt has a thickness of approximately 25 mm, a mass of 4 kg/m 2 ± 0,4 kg/m 2 and extends at least 1 5 mm beyond the edges of the pad. The upper layer of felt is loaded with a mass of 90 kg, evenly distributed over an area of 300 mm x 300 mm. Massage chairs are operated without load. Massage beds are loaded with a mass of 90 kg, evenly distributed over an area of 0,5 m x 2 m. Foot massage appliances that use water are filled with water at a temperature of 40 °C ± 2 °C.
7.1 2 Addition: The instructions for appliances having heated parts in contact with the skin shall include the substance of the following: The appliance has a heated surface. Persons insensitive to heat must be careful when using the appliance. The instructions for appliances having a liquid container that is filled with water shall include the substance of the following: If water leaks from the appliance, the appliance should no longer be used.
8 Protection against access to live parts
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
8.1 .4 Addition:
All energized parts in foot massage appliances that use water are considered to be live parts.
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances
This clause of Part 1 is not applicable.
1 0 Power input and current
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
1 1 Heating
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
1 1 .2 Modification:
Combined appliances are positioned as specified for motor-operated appliances.
1 1 .7 Replacement:
Hand-held appliances are operated for 20 min.
Other appliances are operated until steady conditions are established.