scope:

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.

This standard deals with the reasonably foreseeable hazards presented by appliances and machines that are encountered by all persons.

However, in general, it does not take into account:

- children playing with the appliance;

- the use of the appliance by very young children;

- the use of the appliance by young children without supervision.

It is recognized that very vulnerable people may have needs beyond the level addressed in this standard.

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).