This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.
This International Standard deals with the safety of electric clocks having a rated voltage not
more than 250 V.
NOTE 101 Examples of appliances that are within the scope of this standard are
- alarm clocks;
- spring-driven clocks with an electrically operated winding mechanism;
- clocks incorporating driving means other than motors.
As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by
appliances that are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in general,
it does not take into account
- persons (including children) whose
~ physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or
~ lack of experience and knowledge
prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction;
- children playing with the appliance.
NOTE 102 Attention is drawn to the fact that
- for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional 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 and similar authorities.
NOTE 103 This standard does not apply to
- battery-operated clocks;
- appliances intended 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);
- clocks having other functions, whether or not in combination with time indication, such as master control clocks
and timers for cooking ranges, washing machines and similar appliances;
- clocks for "clocking-in" purposes;
- clocks incorporating electronic circuits only (IEC 60065).
IEC 60335-2-26:2008 history
2008IEC 60335-2-26:2002/AMD1:2008 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-26: Particular requirements for clocks; Amendment 1
2008IEC 60335-2-26:2008 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-26: Particular requirements for clocks
2005IEC 60335-2-26:2005 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-26: Particular requirements for clocks
2002IEC 60335-2-26:2002 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-26: Particular requirements for clocks
1994IEC 60335-2-26:1994 Safety of household and similar electrical appliances - Part 2: Particular requirements for clocks
1970IEC 60335-2-26:1987 Safety of household and similar electrical appliances - Part 2: Particular requirements for clocks
1970IEC 60335-2-26:1977/AMD1:1983 Amendment 1 - Safety of household and similar electrical appliances - Part 2-26: Particular requirements for clocks
1970IEC 60335-2-26:1977 Safety of household and similar electrical appliances - Part 2-26: Particular requirements for clocks