GB10395.8-2006
Tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry - Technical means for ensuring safety - Part 8: Irrigation pumps and machines
农林拖拉机和机械 安全技术要求 第8部分：排灌泵和泵机组
GB 10395.8-2006 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry - Technical means for ensuring safety - Part 8: Irrigation pumps and machines. It appears in the Electronics compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Nov 1, 2006.
Applicability depends on product scope, certification route, competent authority notices and transition rules. Requst for the translation or verify source before using this record in a compliance decision.
Compliance overview
Scope and applicability
This standard applies to various irrigation pumps and pump machines, including centrifugal, self-priming, mixed flow, axial, and submersible pumps, as well as motor-pump and engine-pump units. It is specifically designed to ensure the safety of operators during normal operation, maintenance, and use. It does not apply to pumps and pump machines used for industrial operations.
Technical requirements
This standard specifies comprehensive electrical safety and mechanical requirements. For electrical safety, it mandates adequate protection against electric shock, reliable startup performance, and strict limits on leakage current. Manufacturers must ensure proper insulation, internal wiring, and robust grounding devices to prevent electrical hazards. Regarding mechanical safety, the standard requires machines to have sufficient stability; for instance, mobile machines must not tip over when tilted at a 10° angle. Moving parts like transmission gears and belts must be equipped with protective guards that require tools for removal. Thermal hazards are also addressed, requiring insulation for surfaces exceeding 80°C. The standard also outlines strict requirements for structural safety and marking. Components requiring waterproofing must be secured with tools, and handle temperatures must not exceed specified limits for continuous or short-term gripping. Safety signs corresponding to the severity of hazards must be permanently and clearly displayed.
Testing methods
Compliance verification involves assessing the durability of safety signs by wiping them with a water-soaked cloth for 15 seconds followed by a gasoline-soaked cloth for 15 seconds. Signs must remain legible and adhere firmly without curling after this test. Other assessments include verifying structural stability at a 10° tilt and confirming electrical insulation integrity under moist conditions.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 10395.8-2006?
The standard applies to various irrigation pumps (including centrifugal, self-priming, mixed flow, axial, deep well, and submersible pumps) and pump machines (including submersible pumps, sprinkler machines, and motor/engine-pump units). It does not apply to industrial pumps.
Are there any updates from the previous version of GB 10395.8?
Yes, compared to the 1999 version, this update adds a hazard list for pumps and pump machines, removes input current requirements, and introduces leakage current requirements. It also changes the referenced standard for manuals to GB/T 9480.
How does GB 10395.8-2006 differ from general ISO safety standards?
It is a supplement to GB 10395.1 (General requirements). While it shares the goal of ensuring operational safety, this part provides specific electrical safety and mechanical stability requirements tailored for irrigation equipment, referencing Chinese standards for markings and manuals.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 10395.8-2006. To ensure complete compliance for your irrigation pumps and pump machines entering the Chinese market, a precise and professional translation of the full technical specifications is essential. Purchase our high-quality English translation of GB 10395.8-2006 today to access all detailed parameters, tables, and testing procedures.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Safety
- CCS
- B90
- ICS
- 65.060.35
- Competent department
- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
- Technical committee
- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
Relationships
Replaces:GB 10395.8-1999