European Safety Certification Tests for Vacuum Cleaners

Provided by JJR Laboratory, China

Destination

EU – Europe

Products Involved

Vacuum Cleaner

1. Vacuum Cleaners

1.1 Standards for Domestic Use

- IEC 60335-2-2:2019

- EN 60335-2-2:2010 + A11:2012 + A1:2013

- IEC 60335-1:2010 + A1:2013 + A2:2016

- EN 60335-1:2012 + A11:2014 + A13:2017 + A1:2019 + A14:2019 + A2:2019 + A15:2021

1.2 Standards for Commercial Use

- IEC 60335-2-72:2021

- EN 60335-2-72:2012

- IEC 63327:2021

- EN IEC 63327:2021

2. Dust Collection Units

2.1 Standards

- IEC 60335-2-2:2019

- EN 60335-2-2:2010 + A11:2012 + A1:2013

- IEC 60335-2-29:2016 + AMD1:2019

- EN 60335-2-29:2021 + A1:2021

- J60335-1(H27)

- J60335-2-2(2022)

- J60335-2-29(2019)

3. Handheld Vacuum Cleaners

3.1 Standards

- IEC 60335-2-2:2019

- IEC 60335-2-10:2002 + A1:2008

- EN 60335-2-2:2010 + A11:2012 + A1:2013

- EN 60335-2-10:2003 + A1:2008

Special Requirements for Vacuum Cleaners

3.2 Relevant Standards

- IEC 60312:2000, IEC 60312:2007, IEC 60312-1:2010 + A1:2011

- IEC 60312-2:2010

- IEC 62885-2:2016: Performance tests for dry household vacuum cleaners

- Dust removal efficiency

- Filtration efficiency

- Dust re-emission

- Movement resistance

- Impact resistance of detachable cleaning heads

- Operating radius

- Deformation and impact tests of hoses and connecting pipes

- Noise levels

- Energy consumption and motor life

- (EU) No 665/2013 & No 666/2013: Vacuum cleaner energy and labeling requirements

- IEC 62929:2014: Performance of dry-cleaning robots for household use

- Dust removal ability

- Autonomous navigation and coverage rate

- Average speed

- IEC 60704-2-1:2000 & ABNT NBR 13910-1:1997: Noise tests

Test Information

1. Robot Vacuum Cleaners

1.1 Battery

1.1.1 Certification Requirements

- Battery cells and packs

- IEC 62133-1: Nickel-metal hydride batteries

- IEC 62133-2: Lithium-ion batteries

1.1.2 Structural Requirements

- Temperature protection: NTC

- Current protection: Charging cut-off

- Voltage protection: Balanced charging

1.1.3 Test Requirements

- 24-hour charging, 168-hour overcharge, terminal short-circuit tests

- IEC 60335-1:2020

- Battery information: End-of-discharge voltage, upper charging voltage limit, and rated capacity (C5 Ah).

- Normal temperature charging tests.

- Unbalanced charging tests: Charging one battery cell to 50% capacity.

1.2 Fire Prevention

- Battery terminals, motor carbon brush supports

- Charging terminal supports and DC inlet

1.3 Software Evaluation

- Motor overload protection

- 1-second pick-up protection: Ensures hazardous moving parts stop within 1 second when picked up

- Cliff detection protection: Prevents falling off edges

- Obstacle avoidance protection

- Low voltage protection: Ensures the product stops or returns to charge before critical safety functions fail

1.4 Mechanical Hazards

- 22.40 Additions: Mobile parts require a safety switch to stop operation.

- 22.201 Requirements

- Stop movement within 1 second

- Prevent falling from cleaning surfaces

2. Dust Collection Units

2.1 Electric Shock Protection

- Built-in Power Board

- Safety Extra-Low Voltage (SELV): 42.4V

- Class II products require reinforced or double insulation

- Internal wiring must meet triple insulation standards

- Transformer Isolation Requirements

- Primary and secondary pins and coils must be isolated

2.2 Structural Requirements

- Protection Class: Recommend Class I

3. Handheld Vacuum Cleaners

3.1 UV Light Protection

- Electronic protection switches

- UV leakage control and sterilization rate tests

3.2 Stability

- Base and hook design stability

Common Issues

- IPX4 Protection: Products with water suction capabilities must meet IPX4 requirements.

- Battery Terminal Design and Fire Prevention

- Add fiberglass sleeves

- Fireproof battery compartment

- Maintain a ≥3mm gap between terminals and surrounding materials

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