DKE German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE
DIN EN 61770
; VDE 0700-600:2010-05
Electric appliances connected to the water mains - Avoidance of backsiphonage and failure of hose-sets (IEC 61770:2008); German version EN 61770:2009
Elektrische Geräte zum Anschluss an die Wasserversorgungsanlage - Vermeidung von Rücksaugung und des Versagens von Schlauchsätzen (IEC 61770:2008); Deutsche Fassung EN 61770:2009
Overview
This International Standard specifies requirements for appliances for household and similar purposes to prevent the backsiphonage of non-potable water into the water mains. It also specifies requirements for hose-sets used for connecting appliances to the water mains that supply water at a pressure not exceeding 1 MPa. The connection of the appliance to the water mains may be temporary or permanent. Water supplied from a cistern or a similar system is also included in the scope. With respect to DIN EN 61770 (VDE 0700-600):2007-01, the following clauses and subclauses have been modified or supplemented: Clause 2, subclauses 3.3, 3.10, 4.1, 4.2, 5.2, 5.4, 6.3, 7.2 and 9.3. At DIN and VDE the responsible Subcommittee is UK 511.13 "Wassertechnische Sicherheit" ("Water safety") of the DKE (German Commission for Electrical, Electronic and Information Technologies).
