BIS CERTIFICATION FOR ELECTRIC IMMERSION WATER HEATER IS 302-2-201:2008

In today's competitive landscape, maintaining market presence without a certified, high-quality product can be challenging. Obtaining a BIS license may also be essential for selling products in the Indian market. To achieve BIS certification and ensure product quality, manufacturers must adhere to the specified Indian standards.

Let's delve deeper into at IS 302(Part 2/Sec 201):2008 for the electric immersion water heater.

IS 302-2-201:2008 pertains to electric immersion water heaters. Following the approval of the draft by the Electrotechnical Division Council and its finalization by the Electrical Appliances Sectional Committee, the Bureau of Indian Standards has now adopted this Indian Standard (Part 2/Sec 201) (First Revision).

This standard addresses safety requirements for portable electric immersion heaters designed for household use and similar applications, with rated voltages up to 250 V. It also extends to appliances utilized in settings like shops, light industry, and farms, posing potential risks to the public despite not being primarily intended for household use.

Immersion heaters are typically constructed by enclosing a resistance heating wire within a ceramic jacket and surrounding it with a sheath. These sheaths can be crafted from various materials including copper, stainless steel, cast iron, titanium, or PFA coating.

REQUIRED TESTS

The specified tests must be conducted for electric immersion water heater.

Earth Continuity test
Electric strength test
Functional test
Protection against access to live parts
Power input and current
Heating
Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature
Leakage current and electric strength
Mechanical strength
Internal wiring
Supply connection and external flexible cord
Terminals for external conductors
Provision for earthing
Screws and connections
Stability and Mechanical hazards and so on

It's essential to maintain a well-equipped laboratory for conducting various tests as per the methods outlined in the standard.

The following classification shall be taken into account for GoL:

Group I - up to and including 1000 W
Group II - above 1000 W

Manufacturers are required to specify the Electric Immersion Water Heater types they seek to include under the BIS License. Labeling and marking procedures must align with IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 201):2008 requirements. Compliance with the standard's specifications is necessary, and the product may bear the Standard Mark (ISI Mark). To utilize the ISI Mark, manufacturers must obtain a BIS license, which involves an evaluation of their manufacturing infrastructure, production processes, and quality control and testing capabilities by the Bureau of Indian Standards.

Manufacturers are required to acquire a BIS license from the Bureau of Indian Standards to affix the standard mark (ISI Mark) on electric immersion water heaters. This license is granted following a thorough evaluation of the manufacturer's manufacturing infrastructure, production process, and quality control and testing capabilities, typically conducted through an on-site visit to their manufacturing premises.

PROCESS FOR BIS ISI MARK CERTIFICATION

INDIAN STANDARD FOR Safety of household and similar electrical appliances

IS Number	Product Name
IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 202)	Safety of household and similar electrical appliances –Electric stoves
IS 302 (PART 2/SEC 3):2007	Safety of household and similar electrical appliances – Electric iron
IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 30)	Safety of household and similar electrical appliances-Room heaters

BIS CERTIFICATION PROCESS

Acquiring a BIS license requires a comprehensive review of manufacturing infrastructure, quality control abilities, testing resources, and production procedures. This thorough assessment guarantees that products not only adhere to regulations but also prioritize consumer safety and reliability.

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