Covers sealed (hermetic and semi hermetic) motor compressors used in air conditioning and refrigerating equipment for household uses which conform with the standards applicable to such equipment. Also applies to motor compressors for use in factory built assemblies. Covers classification, marking, protection against electric shock, starting of motor operated appliances, operation under overload conditions of appliances, with heating elements, radio and television interference suppression, moisture resistance, abnormal operation, stability and mechanical hazards, construction, provision for earthing, resistance to heat, fire and tracking, resistance to rusting, and radiation, toxicity and similar hazards.

BS EN 60335-2-34 : 2013