AS/NZS 3130:1995 pdf free.Approval and test specification – Beauty therapy equipment.
AS/NZS 3130 prescribes the safety requirements for beauty therapy equipment (as defined in Clause 4. 1) intended for operation from supply mains or from battery supplies (internal or external).
It also includes devices intended for use by private individuals and by beauty and slimming clinics (i.e. non-medical agencies).
This Specification does not apply to:
(a) Certain types of appliances falling within the scope of AS 331 1 (NZS 6332).
(b) Electromedical equipment, the requirements for which are specified in the
AS/NZS 320() series of Specifications, e.g. short wave therapy equipment
(AS/NZS 3200.2.3), ultrasonic therapy equipment (AS/NZS 3200.2.5) and microwave
therapy equipment (AS/NZS 3200.2.6).
(c) Certain types of ultraviolet and infrared radiation skin treatment appliances for household use, the requirements for which are specified in AS 2635 and AS 3315 (NZS 6327).
(d) Solarium equipment used for cosmetic purposes, the requirements for which are specified in AS 2635.
(c) Flexible heating pads, the requirements for which are specified in AS 3149 and
AS/NZS 3164.
2 APPLICATION
2.1 General requirements of AS 3100 This Specification shall be read in conjunction with AS 3100 and the appropriate provisions of that Standard shall apply to the construction of the equipment and to the insulation and safeguarding of parts which normally carry current.
2.2 Specific requirements of this Specification Equipment shall he deemed to comply with this Specification only if it complies with all the appropriate provisions of this Specification and passes the tests specified herein.
2.3 Requirements of other Specifications Electrical equipment and components. e.g. thermostats, switches, flexible cords, incorporated in equipment which are depended upon for safety, shall comply with appropriate requirements of any relevant Approval and Test Specifications unless such requirements are varied herein.
4 DEFINITIONS For the purpose of this Standard, the definitions given in AS 31(X) and
those below apply.
4.1 Beauty therapy equipment—equipment designed to he used by other than
professionally trained medical personnel and designed for treatment and care of a person’s skin and body. including the following types:
NOTE: This equipment is designed to be used by trained beauty therapists (e.g. in clinics) or for private use (e.g. in the home).
(a) Equipment with high frequency outputs (i.e. >l0 kHz) including equipment for heat-producing effects (including anti-bacterial).
(b) Equipment with medium frequency outputs (i.e. >l kHz <10 kHz), including interferential outputs, for nerve and muscle stimulation.
(c) Equipment with low frequency (i.e. <1 kHz) outputs (e.g. faradic currents) for application such as nerve and muscle stimulators, electro-acupuncture and similar.
(d) Equipment with extra-low voltage d.c. outputs (e.g. galvanic currents) designed to facilitate chemical changes by electrolytic action.
(e) Equipment for epilation (hair removal).AS/NZS 3130 pdf download.