Safety of household and similar appliances – Electric Immersion Water Heater.

1. Scope:

The standard defines the scope and purpose of the specification, which is to establish safety requirements for electric immersion water heaters used in household and similar applications.

2. Materials and Construction:

Guidelines for the materials used in the construction of immersion water heaters, including heating elements, insulation, and protective measures.

3. Safety Requirements:

Specifications for safety features and requirements to ensure the safe and reliable operation of electric immersion water heaters. This can include requirements related to electrical safety, mechanical safety, temperature control, and over-temperature protection.

4. Testing and Inspection:

Procedures for testing and inspecting immersion water heaters to verify their compliance with the standard. This can include electrical safety tests, mechanical tests, and other relevant evaluations.

5. Quality Assurance:

Ensuring that the manufacturing and production processes meet quality assurance standards to maintain the safety and reliability of electric immersion water heaters.

Earth Continuity test

Electric strength test

Functional test

Protection against access to live parts

Power input and current

Heating

Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature

Leakage current and electric strength

Mechanical strength

Internal wiring

Supply connection and external flexible cord

Terminals for external conductors

Provision for earthing

Screws and connections

Stability and Mechanical hazards