GB 4706.11-1997 (English Version) PDF

Standard No.: GB 4706.11-1997
Language: Chinese, Available in English version
Release Date: 1997
Published By: General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People‘s Republic of China
Status: Be replaced 2006-08
Replace By: GB 4706.11-2004
Latest: GB 4706.11-2008

Scope: This standard applies to the special requirements for instant water heaters in the safety of household and similar electrical appliances. This standard applies to instant water heaters that heat water to temperatures below the boiling point. Note 1 The electric heating element installed in the instant water heater can be armored or exposed. 2 Instant water heaters that are not used for general household use but may be dangerous when used in public places fall within the scope of this standard. For example in shops, hotels, light industry factories, farms, etc. 3 This standard does not consider the special dangers that exist in places such as nurseries and unattended places for the elderly, the sick, and the disabled. The use of water heaters in these places requires additional conditions. 4 This standard does not apply to: --instant water heaters specially designed for industry; --instant water heaters used under special corrosive and explosive conditions (such as dust, steam or flammable gases); -- Electrode-type instant water heaters; --storage water heaters (GB4706.12-95). 5 There are additional conditions for fast-heating electric water heaters used in vehicles, ships and aircraft. 6 Special requirements shall be formulated for instant water heaters used in tropical areas. 7 Hygiene and labor protection should meet the relevant requirements stipulated by the national health department and labor protection department.

GB 4706.11-1997 history

2008 GB 4706.11-2008 Household and similar electrical appliances.Safety.Particular requirements for instantaneous water heaters
2004 GB 4706.11-2004 Household and similar electrical appliances-safety-Particular requirements for instantaneous water heaters
1997 GB 4706.11-1997 Safety of household and similar electrical appliances. Particular requirements for instantaneous water heaters