GB/T 4706.100-2024 Safety of household and similar electrical appliances - Part 100: Particular requirements for multifunctional shower cabinets
1 Scope
This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.
This document deals with the safety of electric multifunctional shower cabinets and electric separate multifunctional shower units for household and similar purposes.
This document applies to electric multifunctional shower cabinets and electric separate multifunctional shower units for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances.
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 hotels, fitness centres and similar locations, 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 relevant national regulatory authorities;
——in many countries, mechanical strength, impact resistance and shattering properties of shower enclosures can be covered by national regulations.
Note 102: lf an appliance incorporates a part that is within the scope of IEC 60065, IEC 60598 or IEC 60950, the part is tested in accordance with the relevant standard as far as reasonable.
Note 103: This standard does not apply to
——instantaneous water heaters used for showering (IEC 60335-2-35);
——shower-boost pumps (IEC 60335-2-41);
——appliances intended for medical 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).
2 Normative references
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
GB/T 2893.1-2013 Graphical symbols - Safety colours and safety signs - Part 1: Design principles for safety signs and safety markings (ISO 3864-1:2011, MOD)
Note: There is no technical difference between the contents cited in GB/T 2893.1-2013 and those cited in ISO 3864-1:2011.
3 Terms and definitions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
3.101
multifunctional shower cabinet
prefabricated shower cabinet that incorporates at least one other function, such as a steam bath, in addition to the showering function
Note: An example of a multifunctional shower cabinet is shown in Annex AA.
3.102
separate multifunctional shower unit
multifunctional shower unit without a prefabricated shower cabinet that incorporates at least one electric function in addition to the showering function
Note: An example of a separate multifunctional shower unit is shown in Annex BB.
4 General requirement
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
