DS/EN 60335-2-29:2021/A11:2024

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-29: Particular requirements for battery chargers

This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.*This part of IEC 60335 deals with the safety of electric battery chargers for household and*similar use having an output not exceeding 120 V ripple-free direct current, their rated*voltage being not more than 250 V.*Battery chargers intended for charging batteries in a household end use application outside*the scope of the IEC 60335 series of standards are within the scope of this standard.*Requirements for battery chargers for use by children at least 8 years old without supervision*are given in Annex AA.*Battery chargers not intended for normal household use, but which nevertheless may be a*source of danger to the public, such as battery chargers intended for use in garages, shops,*light industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard.*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 101 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 national health authorities, the national*authorities responsible for the protection of labour and similar authorities.*NOTE 102 This standard does not apply to*– built-in battery chargers, except those for installing in caravans and similar vehicles;*– battery chargers that are part of an appliance, the battery of which is not accessible to the user;*– battery chargers intended exclusively for industrial purposes;*– battery chargers intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a*corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas);*– battery chargers for emergency lighting (IEC 60598-2-22);*– supply units for electronic equipment.