IEC 60335-2-34:2021

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IEC 60335-2-34:2021 is available as IEC 60335-2-34:2021 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.

IEC 60335-2-34:2021 deals with the safety of sealed (hermetic and semi-hermetic type) motor-compressors, their protection and control systems, if any, which are intended for use in equipment for household and similar purposes and which conform with the standards applicable to such equipment. It applies to motor-compressors tested separately, under the most severe conditions that may be expected to occur in normal use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase motor-compressors and 600 V for other motor-compressors.
This standard also covers:
- multi-speed motor-compressors, that are motor-compressors, the speed of which can be set to different values;
- variable capacity motor-compressors that are motor-compressors where the capacity of the compressor is controlled at fixed speeds.
Examples of equipment which contain motor-compressors are:
- tumble dryers (IEC 60335-2-11);
- refrigerating appliances, ice-cream appliances and ice-makers (IEC 60335-2-24);
- electrical heat pumps, air-conditioners and dehumidifiers (IEC 60335-2-40);
- commercial dispensing appliances and vending machines (IEC 60335-2-75);
- commercial refrigerating appliances and ice-makers with an incorporated or remote refrigerant unit or compressor (IEC 60335-2-89);
- electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use (IEC 61010-2-011);
- professional ice-cream makers (IEC 60335-2-118);
- refrigerating systems and heat pumps – Design, construction, testing, marking and documentation (ISO 5149-2).
This standard does not supersede the requirements of standards relevant to the particular appliance in which the motor-compressor is used. However, if the motor-compressor type used complies with this standard, the tests for the motor-compressor specified in the particular appliance standard may not need to be made in the particular appliance or assembly. If the motor-compressor control system is associated with the particular appliance control system, additional tests could be necessary on the final appliance.
So far as is practical, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by motor-compressors used in appliances which are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, it does not in general take into account:
- the use of appliances by young children or infirm persons without supervision;
- playing with the appliances by young children.
Attention is drawn to the fact that:
- for motor-compressors intended to be used in appliances in vehicles or on board ships, additional require¬ments could 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.
This standard does not apply to:
- motor-compressors designed exclusively for industrial purposes;
- motor-compressors used in 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).
If motor-compressors for refrigerant R-744 used in appliances with a transcritical refrigeration system are equipped with pressure relief devices, compliance with the requirements for these devices is checked during the tests on the final appliance.
This sixth edition cancels and replaces the fifth edition published in 2012, Amendment 1:2015 and Amendment 2:2016. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- it aligns the text with IEC 60335-1, Ed 5.2;
- application categories and tests have been extended (3.1.102, Annex AA);
- use of a motorette for winding wire compatibility tests introduced (3.8.102, Annex BB);
- height of the triangle, symbol ISO 7010 W021 has been introduced (7.14);
- some notes are converted to normative text (1, 15.3, 22.21, 23.8, 29.3.4, Figure AA.1);
- note in Subclause 6.101 becomes normative in Clause 11;
- optional pressure endurance test introduced (18.101, Annex EE);
- compatibility test for insulation inside the housing clarified (22.9);
- clarification of clearances inside the housing for motor-compressors suitable for use at altitudes exceeding 2 000 m (29.1);
- normative references and associated text have been updated (24.101, Annex DD);
- breaking strength of tie cord after temperature heating cycle has been updated (Annex CC).
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.

Issue Date

2021-03-11

Category

HOUS

Included in IECEE System

2021-03-16

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The National differences and Group differences, National Deviations and Special National conditions (SNC), are based solely on information provided to the Secretariat by the IECEE Member Bodies and/or NCBs and other sources. The IEC/IECEE is not responsible for, nor will it take any position related to, the accuracy or validity of the information provided. To verify the current status of this type of information, we recommend contacting the Member Body (MB) or National Certification Body (NCB) of the relevant country.

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City

Country

Responsible National Certification Body

Beijing

China

Suzhou

China

Jiaxing

China

Guangzhou,

China

Guangzhou

China

Arnhem

Netherlands

Guangzhou

China

Gyeonggi-do

Korea, Republic of

Hefei

China

Cortland,

United States of America

New Delhi

India

Plano,

United States of America

Bangkok 10800

Thailand

Shanghai

China

Guangzhou, Guangdong

China

Bangkok

Thailand

Gyeonggi-do

Korea, Republic of

Shanghai

China

Guangzhou

China

Ningbo

China

Shanghai

China

Shenzhen 518052

China

Budapest

Hungary

Yokohama,

Japan

Taoyuan City 333

Chinese Taipei

Bangkok 10520

Thailand

Ningbo

China

Pathumthani

Thailand

Jiangsu

China

Guangzhou 510656

China

Shanghai

China

Singapore 609937

Singapore

Northbrook, IL 60062

United States of America

Offenbach / Main

Germany

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Name

City

Country

27124

Guangzhou

China

13338

Beijing 100070

China

13360

Arnhem

Netherlands

13371

Kista

Sweden

13365

Singapore

Singapore

13359

Gyeonggi-do

Korea, Republic of

13361

Lysaker

Norway

13334

BRUSSELS 1070

Belgium

13342

Helsinki

Finland

13349

Budapest

Hungary

13354

Yokohama

Japan

13427

Singapore 609937

Singapore

13340

Ballerup

Denmark

13344

Offenbach / Main

Germany