Scope 1.1 This Standard applies to electrically heated flexible appliances designed for the application of heat to a bed, or to the human body, such as blankets, pads and mattresses for household purposes, and to control units delivered with them. This Standard does not apply to:
rigid bed warmers, such as those of metal or ceramic material;
appliances specifically intended for use by persons under medical supervision;
appliances for pets and other household animals.
For appliances incorporating a massage function IEC Publication 335-2-32 is also applicable. Additional requirements are under consideration for:
appliances incorporating conductive sheet type heating elements;
duvets;
appliances incorporating positive temperature coefficient (PTC) heating elements.
1.2 This Standard is concerned with safety and takes into acco unt the influence on safety of components necessary to achieve a required degree of radio and television interference suppression. 1.3 This Standard applies to the safety of such equipment designed to be installed and used in accordance with the rules of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), Part I. Note: Manufacturers designing products for use in Canada may find a helpful summary of the equipment-related requirements of the CEC, Part I, in CSA Publication Spe-2000.
Scope
1.1
This Standard applies to electrically heated flexible appliances designed for the application of heat to a bed, or to the human body, such as blankets, pads and mattresses for household purposes, and to control units delivered with them.
This Standard does not apply to:
- rigid bed warmers, such as those of metal or ceramic material;
- appliances specifically intended for use by persons under medical supervision;
- appliances for pets and other household animals.
For appliances incorporating a massage function IEC Publication 335-2-32 is also applicable.
Additional requirements are under consideration for:
- appliances incorporating conductive sheet type heating elements;
- duvets;
- appliances incorporating positive temperature coefficient (PTC) heating elements.
1.2
This Standard is concerned with safety and takes into acco unt the influence on safety of components necessary to achieve a required degree of radio and television interference suppression.
1.3
This Standard applies to the safety of such equipment designed to be installed and used in accordance with the rules of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), Part I.
Note: Manufacturers designing products for use in Canada may find a helpful summary of the equipment-related requirements of the CEC, Part I, in CSA Publication Spe-2000.
