What is BS EN IEC 60335-2-71 about?
BS EN IEC 60335 discusses the safety of household and similar electrical appliances. BS EN IEC 60335-2-71 is the second part of multi-series BS EN IEC 60335. BS EN IEC 60335-2-71 deals with the safety of electrical heating appliances used for livestock rearing and breeding. This equipment includes heat-radiating appliances, electrical sitting-hens, incubators, chicken breeding units and heating plates for animals. The rated voltage of the appliances should not be more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances.
BS EN IEC 60335-2-71 applies to heating appliances used for livestock rearing and breeding that include an electrical motor.
Note: BS EN IEC 60335-2-71 does not apply to:
Appliances designed exclusively for industrial 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)