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Design specifications
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7.1 Appliances shall be marked with the rated voltage or rated voltage range in
volts.
7.12 Instructions for use shall be provided with the appliance so that the appliance
can be used safely.
7.14 The markings required by the standard shall be clearly legible and durable.
7.15 The markings specified in 7.1 to 7.5 shall be on a main part of the appliance.
11.1 Appliances and their surroundings shall not attain excessive temperatures in
normal use.
15.1 The enclosure of the appliance shall provide the degree of protection against
moisture in accordance with the classification of the appliance.
15.2 Appliances subject to spillage of liquid in normal use shall be constructed so
that such spillage does not affect their electrical insulation.
20.1 Appliances, other than fixed appliances and hand-held appliances, intended
to be used on a surface such as the floor or a table, shall have adequate stability.
21.1 Appliances shall have adequate mechanical strength and be constructed to
withstand such rough handling that may be expected in normal use.
22.14 Appliances shall have no ragged or sharp edges, other than those necessary
for the functioning of the appliance, which could create a hazard for the user in
normal use or during user maintenance.
22.15 Storage hooks and similar devices for flexible cords shall be smooth and well
rounded. Compliance is checked by inspection.
25.1 Appliances, other than those intended to be permanently connected to fixed
wiring, shall be provided with one of the following means for connection to the
supply mains:
– supply cord fitted with a plug, the current rating and voltage rating of the plug
being not less than the corresponding ratings of its associated appliance;
25.14 Appliances provided with a supply cord and that are moved while in operation
shall be constructed so that the supply cord is adequately protected against
excessive flexing where it enters the appliance.
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