scope:

This standard applies to the following types of electric motor directly driven fans and their associated regulators intended for use on single-phase a.c. and d.c. circuits not exceeding 250 V:

a) Fans for housèhold and similar purposes:

- ceiling type fans;

- table type fans;

- pedestal type fans.

b) Fans for use in ships:

- deck-head type fans;

- cabin type fans.

Wherever applicable the term "fan" used in this standard includes its associated regulator, if any.

This standard does not apply to the following types of fans which are covered in separate standards

- jet fans (see IEC Publication 535: Jet Fans and Regulators);

- ventilating fans (see IEC Publication 665 : A.C. Electric Ventilating Fans and Regulators for Household and Similar Purposes).

This standard does not apply to safety requirements for electric circulating fans and regulators, which are covered by IEC Publication 342: Safety Requirements for Electric Fans and Regulators.