DKE German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE
DIN EN 60335-2-81
; VDE 0700-81:2012-08
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-81: Particular requirements for foot warmers and heating mats (IEC 60335-2-81:2002 + A1:2007 + A2:2011); German version EN 60335-2-81:2003 + A1:2007 + A2:2012
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-81: Besondere Anforderungen für Fußwärmer und Heizmatten (IEC 60335-2-81:2002 + A1:2007 + A2:2011); Deutsche Fassung EN 60335-2-81:2003 + A1:2007 + A2:2012
Overview
This International Standard deals with the safety of electric foot warmers and heating mats for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. Requirements for heating elements with PTC characteristics are aligned to corresponding requirements given in DIN EN 60335-2-17 (VDE 0700-17). The responsible committee is Subcommittee UK 511.9 "Schmiegsame Wärmegeräte" ("Flexible heating appliances") of the DKE (German Commission for Electrical, Electronic and Information Technologies) at DIN and VDE.
