The IEC 60335-2-24:2020 standard specifies safety requirements for refrigeration equipment, ice cream machines and ice makers for household and similar use. The standard covers single-phase equipment with a voltage not exceeding 250V and Miscellaneous equipment with a voltage of 480V, as well as battery operated equipment. Major updates include text aligned with IEC 60335-1, a clear definition of "household and similar use", updated requirements for marking of battery terminals, additional requirements for equipment using transcritical refrigerant systems, enhanced bending tests, requirements for accessible Glass panels, and test methods for equipment using flammable refrigerants. These changes are intended to enhance the safety and Reliability of equipment.
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