IEC 60335-2-16 Flat End Test Rod

IEC 60335-2-16 Flat End Test Rod is designed and manufactured according to the IEC60335-2-16 clause 22.102. It is used to test concealment of the reset button of a protective device.Appliance is checked by applying a rod in any direction to touch the protective device which is in off state. The diameter of rod is 76 mm ±0.1mm and it has a flat end. There shall be a distance of at least 1.5mm between the rod and the button. The protective device shall not be operated with the rod and not automatically reset. Key features include a rigid test rod with a flat end, boasting a precise diameter of 76 mm ±0.1 mm. During testing, the rod is applied in any direction to contact the protective device (in the off state), with a mandatory minimum distance of 1.5 mm maintained between the rod and the reset button.

Specifications:
• Rod Diameter: 76 mm ± 0.1 mm
• Rod End Design: Flat end (for consistent contact during testing)
• Minimum Distance Requirement: At least 1.5 mm between rod and protective device button during test
• Core Function: Prevents accidental operation/auto-reset of protective devices during concealment checks
• Test Direction: Usable in any direction to simulate real-world contact scenarios

Test Procedures:
• Ensure the appliance’s protective device is in the off state.
• Hold the test rod and apply it to the protective device from any direction.
• Maintain a minimum 1.5mm gap between the rod and the reset button.
• Check if the protective device is operated or automatically resets.
• Record whether the test meets compliance requirements.

Applications:
• Concealment testing of reset buttons on household food waste disposers (per IEC 60335-2-16 Clause 22.102).
• Safety verification of protective device buttons on commercial food waste processing equipment.
• Compliance checks for similar kitchen appliances with hidden protective reset buttons.
• Quality control testing of food waste disposers during manufacturing.