Motor-operated appliances (household and commercial)

Scope

1.1
This Standard applies to motor-operated appliances intended for use with nominal system voltages of 600 V and less, except that where appliances are driven by universal-type motors or electromagnetic mechanisms, the scope is limited to appliances rated for use on nominal system voltages of 240 V or less. This Standard applies to appliances designed to be used in accordance with the Rules of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I.

For convenience, the term "appliance" or "equipment" is used in this Standard.

1.2
This Standard applies to permanently connected and cord-connected appliances for household and commercial use in non-hazardous locations.

Note: The products covered by this Standard include shaving and massage appliances, hair clippers, sewing machines, automotive servicing equipment, air compressors, car wash equipment, chairs, beds, exercise appliances, paint sprayers, paint rollers, parts cleaners, household trash compactors, food-waste disposers, barbecue motors, hand-held engravers, and similar equipment.

1.3
This Standard applies to sprayers intended for extensive open spraying of cleaning fluids, paint, insecticides, and similar liquids having a flashpoint higher than 60 °C, but excluding electrostatic sprayers and sprayers for use in spray booths or in other areas where hazardous concentrations of flammable vapours are likely to be present.

1.4
Automotive equipment covered by this Standard, such as wheel aligners, engine timing lights, and analyzers, might or might not have motors.

1.5
Requirements for cord-connected double-insulated appliances are specified in Clause 8.

1.6
This Standard does not include requirements for equipment covered by a specific Standard under the Canadian Electrical Code, Part II (e.g., drafting tables, pencil sharpeners).