GB/T 4706.73-2024 Safety of household and similar electrical appliances - Part 73: Particular requirements for whirlpool baths and whirlpool spas
1 Scope
This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.
This document deals with the safety of electric whirlpool baths and whirlpool spas for household and similar purposes.
This document applies to electric whirlpool baths and whirlpool spas intended for indoor use in homes or in hotels, fitness centres and similar places, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances.
This document also applies to appliances for circulating air or water in conventional baths.
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.
Note 102: This standard does not apply to
——equipment for water circulation in swimming and motion exercise pools;
——cleaning appliances for swimming pools;
——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.
Addition:
IEC 60364-7-701 Low-voltage electrical installations - Requirements for special installations or locations - Locations containing a bath or shower
Note: GB/T 16895.13-2022, Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 7-701: Requirements for special installations or locations - Locations containing a bath or shower ( IEC 60364-7-701:2019, IDT)
3 Terms and definitions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
3.1.9 Replacement:
normal operation
operation of the appliance under the following conditions:
Whirlpool baths for indoor use and whirlpool spas are filled with water to the maximum level allowed by the construction.
For separate appliances intended to be used with a conventional bath, the bath is filled with water to a depth of approximately 200 mm or to the maximum level specified in the instructions, whichever is more unfavourable.
3.5.1
portable appliance
Addition:
Note: Transportable whirlpool spas are not considered to be portable appliances.
3.5.101
transportable whirlpool spa
whirlpool spa that is intended be set up and disassembled from time to time for the purpose of moving it to different areas for use
3.5.102
whirlpool bath
appliance used by persons to immerse themselves in water and which incorporates provisions for blowing air or water circulation and which may have provisions for water heating, the appliance intended to be drained after use
3.5.103
whirlpool spa
appliance used by one or more persons at the same time to immerse themselves in water and which incorporates provisions for blowing air or water circulation and provisions for water heating, the appliance not intended to be drained after use
3.6.4
live part
Modification:
Note: Parts are considered to be live parts even if they comply with 8.1.4.
4 General requirement
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
