1 Scope
This clause of GB 4706.1-2005 is replaced by the following.
This part of GB 4706 specifies the safety of electric commercial dispensing appliances and vending machines for preparation or delivery of food, drinks and consumer products, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances.
Note 101: Examples of appliances that are within the scope of this part are:
— bulk tea or coffee brewing machines;
— cigarette vending machines;
— commercial liquid heaters;
— espresso coffee appliances;
— hot and cold beverage vending machines;
— hot water dispensers;
— ice cream and whipped cream dispensers;
— ice dispensers;
— newspaper, audio or video tape or disc vending machines;
— packaged food and drink vending machines;
— refrigerated merchandisers;
— coffee grinders.
Appliances may have more than one function.
Note 102: Other standards may be applicable for some functions such as:
— refrigeration (GB 4706.13);
— heating by microwaves (GB 4706.21);
— coffee grinding (GB 4706.38).
This part also deals with the hygiene aspects of appliances.
As far as is practicable, this part deals with the common hazards presented by appliances that are encountered by users and maintenance persons. However, in general, it does not take into account young children playing with the appliance.
Note 103: 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 for appliances incorporating pressure vessels are specified;
— in many countries, additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities, the national authorities responsible for the protection of labour, the national water supply authorities and similar authorities.
Note 104: This part does not apply to:
— appliances intended to be used exclusively for household purposes;
— appliances intended to be used 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 electric boiling pans (GB 4706.35);
— commercial electric bains-marie (GB 4706.62);
— amusement machines and personal service machines (GB 4706.69);
— appliances solely used for dispensing money;
— display cabinets;
— appliances incorporating electrode-type water heaters.
2 Normative References
The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this part of GB 4706. For dated references, subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. However, parties to agreements based on this part are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies.
This clause of GB 4706.1-2005 is applicable except as follows.
Addition:
GB/T 1690 Rubber Vulcanized or Thermoplastic — Determination of the Effect of Liquids (GB/T 1690-2006, ISO 1817:2005, MOD)
GB 4706.17 Safety of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances — Particular Requirements for Motor-compressors (GB 4706.17-2004, IEC 60335-2-34:1999, IDT)
GB/T 5465.2 Graphical Symbols for Use on Electrical Equipment — Part 2: Graphic Symbols (GB/T 5465.2-2008, IEC 60417 DB:2007, IDT)
GB 15092.1 Switches for Appliances — GB 4706.1-2005: General Requirements (GB 15092.1-2003, IEC 61058-1:2001, IDT)
Foreword II
IEC Foreword V
1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Definitions
4 General Requirement
5 General Conditions for the Tests
6 Classification
7 Marking and Instructions
8 Protection Against Access to Live Parts
9 Starting of Motor-operated Appliances
10 Power Input and Current
11 Heating
12 Void
13 Leakage Current and Electric Strength at Operating Temperature
14 Transient Overvoltages
15 Moisture Resistance
16 Leakage Current and Electric Strength
17 Overload Protection of Transformers and Associated Circuits
18 Endurance
19 Abnormal Operation
20 Stability and Mechanical Hazards
21 Mechanical Strength
22 Construction
23 Internal Wiring
24 Components
25 Supply Connection and External Flexible Cords
26 Terminals for External Conductors
27 Provision for Earthing
28 Screws and Connections
29 Clearances, Creepage Distances and Solid Insulation
30 Resistance to Heat and Fire
31 Resistance to Rusting
32 Radiation, Toxicity and Similar Hazards
Annexes
Annex AA (normative) Aging Test for Elastomeric Parts
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