CAN/CSA-E60335-2-76-98 (R2003)

1 Scope This clause of part 1 is replaced by: This standard deals with the safety of electric fence energizers, the rated voltage of which is not more than 250 V intended for agricultural use, for control of domestic farm and feral animals. Note 1 - Examples of electric fence energizers coming within the scope of this standard are: - mains-operated energizers; - battery-operated electric fence energizers suitable for connection to the mains, as shown in figure 101; - electric fence energizers operated by non-rechargeable batteries either incorporated or separate. This standard does not in general take into account - the use of appliances by young children or infirm persons without supervision; - playing with appliances by young children. NOTEs 2 Attention is drawn to the fact that - for appliances intended to be used on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements may be necessary; - for appliances intended to be used in tropical countries special requirements may be necessary; - in many countries additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities, the national authorities responsible for the protection of labour, the national water supply authorities and similar authorities. 3 This standard does not apply to - 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); - separate battery chargers (IEC 60335-2-29); - electric fishing machines (IEC 60335-2-86); - electric animal-stunning equipment (IEC 60335-2-87); - appliances for medical purposes (IEC 60601); - electrifying security fences.