CSA CAN/CSA-E60335-2-32-01

Abstract

This clause of part 1 is replaced by: <br>This standard deals with the safety of electric massage appliances for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances. <br>NOTE 1 - Examples of appliances within the scope of this standard are: <br>- <strong>hand-held massagers</strong>, <br>- foot massagers, <br>- massage belts, <br>- massage pads, <br>- massage chairs, <br>- massage beds. <br>Appliances not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless may be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard. <br>NOTE 2 - Examphs of such appliances are those used in beauty parlours and fitness centres. <br>So far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances which are encountered by all persons in and around the home. <br>This standard does not in general take into account <br>The use of appliances by young children or infirm persons without supervision; <br>- playing with the appliance by young children. <br>NOTE 3 - Attention is drawn to the fact that: <br>- for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements for appliances intended to be used in tropical countries special requirements may be necessary; <br>- In many countries additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities, the national authorities responsible for the protection of labour and similar authorities. <br>NOTE 4 This standard does not apply to 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).