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INTERNATIONALSTANDARDIEC61855First edition2003-01Household electrical hair care appliances Methods of measuring the performanceAppareils lectrodomestiques destins aux soinsdes cheveux Mthodes de mesure de laptitude la fonctionReference numberIEC 61855:2003(E)LICENSED TO MECON Limited.-RANCHI/BANGALOREFOR INTERNAL USE AT THIS LOCATION ONLY,SUPPLIED BY BOOK SUPPLY BUREAU.Publication numberingAs from 1 January 1997 all IEC publications are issued with a designation in the60000 series.For example,IEC 34-1 is now referred to as IEC 60034-1.Consolidated editionsThe IEC is now publishing consolidated versions of its publications.For example,edition numbers 1.0,1.1 and 1.2 refer,respectively,to the base publication,thebase publication incorporating amendment 1 and the base publication incorporatingamendments 1 and 2.Further information on IEC publicationsThe technical content of IEC publications is kept under constant review by the IEC,thus ensuring that the content reflects current technology.Information relating tothis publication,including its validity,is available in the IEC Catalogue ofpublications(see below)in addition to new editions,amendments and corrigenda.Information on the subjects under consideration and work in progress undertakenby the technical committee which has prepared this publication,as well as the listof publications issued,is also available from the following:IEC Web Site(www.iec.ch)Catalogue of IEC publicationsThe on-line catalogue on the IEC web site(http:/www.iec.ch/searchpub/cur_fut.htm)enables you to search by a variety of criteria including text searches,technicalcommittees and date of publication.On-line information is also available onrecently issued publications,withdrawn and replaced publications,as well ascorrigenda.IEC Just Published This summary of recently issued publications(http:/www.iec.ch/online_news/justpub/jp_entry.htm)is also available by email.Please contact the CustomerService Centre(see below)for further information.Customer Service CentreIf you have any questions regarding this publication or need further assistance,please contact the Customer Service Centre:Email:custserviec.chTel:+41 22 919 02 11Fax:+41 22 919 03 00LICENSED TO MECON Limited.-RANCHI/BANGALOREFOR INTERNAL USE AT THIS LOCATION ONLY,SUPPLIED BY BOOK SUPPLY BUREAU.INTERNATIONALSTANDARDIEC61855First edition2003-01Household electrical hair care appliances Methods of measuring the performanceAppareils lectrodomestiques destins aux soinsdes cheveux Mthodes de mesure de laptitude la fonction IEC 2003 Copyright-all rights reservedNo part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means,electronic ormechanical,including photocopying and microfilm,without permission in writing from the publisher.International Electrotechnical Commission,3,rue de Varemb,PO Box 131,CH-1211 Geneva 20,SwitzerlandTelephone:+41 22 919 02 11 Telefax:+41 22 919 03 00 E-mail:inmailiec.ch Web:www.iec.chSFor price,see current cataloguePRICE CODECommission Electrotechnique InternationaleInternational Electrotechnical Commission LICENSED TO MECON Limited.-RANCHI/BANGALOREFOR INTERNAL USE AT THIS LOCATION ONLY,SUPPLIED BY BOOK SUPPLY BUREAU.2 61855 IEC:2003(E)CONTENTSFOREWORD.3INTRODUCTION.41Scope.52Normative references.53Definitions.54List of measurements and tests.65General conditions for measurements.75.1General.75.2Test room.75.3Power supply.75.4Steady conditions.75.5Thermocouples.76Measurements.76.1Mass of the appliance.76.2Length of the flexible cord.86.3Power Input.86.4Heating-up times.86.5Temperatures.86.6Air flow of hand-held hairdryers and hairstyling appliances with warm air.106.7Drying rate.106.8Attachment of accessories.126.9Drop test.127Measurement of airborne acoustical noise.138Features.138.1Control settings.138.2Accessories.138.3Additional features.139Instructions for use.13Annex A(informative)Additional information.19Annex B(informative)Test Cloth.20Bibliography.21Figure 1 Graphical derivation of distance Dd.11Figure 2 Temperature measuring device(based on UL 859).14Figure 3 Attachment of the thermocouples.15Figure 4 Distance for temperature measurement.16Figure 5 Curling appliance,position of the measuring points.17Figure 6 Test equipment for measuring the drying rate.18LICENSED TO MECON Limited.-RANCHI/BANGALOREFOR INTERNAL USE AT THIS LOCATION ONLY,SUPPLIED BY BOOK SUPPLY BUREAU.61855 IEC:2003(E)3 INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION_HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICAL HAIR CARE APPLIANCES METHODS FOR MEASURING THE PERFORMANCEFOREWORD1)The IEC(International Electrotechnical Commission)is a worldwide organization for standardization comprisingall national electrotechnical committees(IEC National Committees).The object of the IEC is to promoteinternational co-operation on all questions concerning standardization in the electrical and electronic fields.Tothis end and in addition to other activities,the IEC publishes International Standards.Their preparation isentrusted to technical committees;any IEC Nati