scope:

This document deals with the safety of electrically operated commercial rotary ironers, intended to be used by trained users in .e.g. hotels hospitals, factories, in light industry and on farms. It also covers rotary ironers which are declared for commercial use in areas open to the public and operated by lay persons e.g. in laundrettes and communal laundry rooms. Their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single phase and 480 V for others.

This document also covers electrically operated commercial rotary ironers making use of other energy sources. It does not cover requirements for these other energy sources. However the influence of these other energy sources on the machine is covered.

This document deals with the reasonably considerable hazards presented by electrically operated commercial rotary ironers that are encountered by all persons. 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 rotary ironers safely without supervision or instruction;

- children playing with the rotary ironer

Products covered by this standard do not create a noise hazard, therefore no specific provisions concerning noise are given.

NOTE 101 Attention is drawn to the fact that

- for electrically operated commercial rotary ironers 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.

This document does not apply to

- industrial flatwork ironers having a surface contact area > 1,20 m², feeders and folders (EN ISO 10472-5);

- 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);

For the purpose of this document, the term "appliance" as used in Part 1 is to be read as "electrically operated commercial rotary ironers".