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Contents Page
* c" o- {/ M3 d% {6 }8 oForeword.............................................................................................................................................................3( a# {" ~, b. j" `. B$ b
3 Terms and definitions ...........................................................................................................................4
/ v1 _* [+ O9 x! ?, P2 g7 t* F" M4.23 Magnets (see A.51) ...............................................................................................................................4
/ `% L) A+ o3 E+ l/ O! I7 G4.23.1 General...................................................................................................................................................4' L9 B1 _, s2 P; Y9 ?( B G* T4 C
4.23.2 Toys other than magnetic/electrical experimental sets.....................................................................4 b" P! X2 B6 k) V* b; k" Z; E
4.23.3 Magnetic/electrical experimental sets .................................................................................................4" t& ?2 e1 n* I
7.20 Magnetic/electrical experimental sets (see 4.23 and A.51) ...............................................................5
. M1 M: F" }, @' X1 \8.34 Tension test for magnets (see A.51)....................................................................................................56 m6 p% y- `9 H- D' e
8.34.1 Principle.................................................................................................................................................53 }6 F# E7 x. i2 V- [$ Q) r
8.34.2 Toys that contain more than one magnet or magnetic component .................................................5
" Z* E& `$ s6 X8.34.3 Toys that contain one magnet only .....................................................................................................5
6 l- q* C/ @ d- C& F. W. O; e8.35 Magnetic flux index...............................................................................................................................60 ~+ B/ U' ]# f8 F# j6 O6 C
8.35.1 Principle.................................................................................................................................................6 q4 L% G. u, ` h5 }( C+ k! e+ V$ p
8.35.2 Apparatus ..............................................................................................................................................6
/ L1 m( u2 S. w8.35.3 Procedure ..............................................................................................................................................6
$ n( U" b' A$ e8 \8 ~, [0 m' [, j$ [5 \8.35.4 Calculation of magnetic flux index ......................................................................................................6
4 g3 d; k/ t' fA.51 Magnets (see 4.23)................................................................................................................................7
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Foreword
1 T) L6 {1 P& L# K, u7 b% BThis document EN 71-1:2005/prA8:2008 has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 52 “Safety of
4 y6 D( [/ i. ytoys”, the secretariat of which is held by DS.
" D+ @2 n1 u8 W+ h$ V5 ]This document is currently submitted to the Unique Acceptance Procedure.3 R% ?0 |4 P9 H6 y$ X/ {# K- C/ Z
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the7 R$ M5 Y1 q, F* T
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).$ U. I7 h3 a2 {4 V6 ]
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document.
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3 Terms and definitions% ?# P0 p5 X4 e
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3.xx
; m6 m0 h3 w, E, Xmagnetic component
2 F( }8 A s) g- R! ~; Dany part of a toy which contains an attached or fully or partially enclosed magnet7 d- b# Y4 S+ B3 A
3.yy
3 `9 I- A& |9 V( l1 G9 \magnetic/electrical experimental set
7 b, I2 B& s) R6 H( atoy containing one or more magnets intended for carrying out educational experiments involving magnetism, M" Q$ p7 u/ }' @' p
and electricity
: x) j! w0 S, Z% ]NOTE - This definition does not include magnetic/electrical experimental sets in which all magnets have a magnetic flux1 q3 q' x0 t+ Z7 q4 F
index less than 50 kG2mm2 (0,5 T2mm2) when tested according to 8.35 (magnetic flux index), or do not fit entirely in the
! N* g r7 N8 t7 h9 Ycylinder when tested according to 8.2 (small parts cylinder)1 E+ x# o* V; H
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functional magnet in electrical or electronic components of toys3 \$ p/ k9 I" I' U
any magnet necessary for the function of motors, relays, speakers and other electrical or electronic
% N5 T1 `, F+ \: v$ L% Ocomponents in a toy where the magnetic properties are not part of the play pattern of the toy
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5 |; t0 p$ l' Z( R, A0 I4 n4.23 Magnets (see A.51). c1 O3 ^* u* Q0 ]& G
4.23.1 General5 Y: x/ M+ g/ B7 u
The requirements in 4.23.2 do not apply to functional magnets in electrical or electronic components of toys.% V9 ^" Y8 Z, K, [8 u5 l6 Z5 o
4.23.2 Toys other than magnetic/electrical experimental sets3 _7 C7 D2 \" D. q# N( z- j! S$ D
a) Any loose as-received magnet(s) and magnetic component(s) shall either have a magnetic flux index$ K+ Z4 y8 }2 \0 s6 l% z% i L
less than 50 kG2mm2 (0,5 T2mm2) when tested according to 8.35 (magnetic flux index), or shall not fit
8 ^0 z& m( l1 `# w t" b2 e, {entirely in the cylinder when tested according to 8.2 (small parts cylinder).1 m* Q" N7 Y" ?1 _3 L
b) Any magnet(s) and magnetic component(s) that become(s) released from a toy when tested
* g9 _0 {+ f, @0 o, Saccording to 8.3 (torque test), 8.4.2.1 (tension test, general), 8.4.2.2 (tension test, seams and
/ A2 D# W5 ~* w3 hmaterials), 8.5 (drop test), 8.7 (impact test), 8.8 (compression test), and finally, for magnets that are
& a0 N. j* U, ?' X+ v f( Gaccessible but not grippable (as specified in 8.4.1.3), 8.34 (tension test for magnets), shall either have' K( G% i8 J. f% {8 Q& @) {1 U) ^
a magnetic flux index less than 50 kG2mm2 (0,5 T2mm2) when tested according to 8.35 (magnetic flux
" T) ?6 x% D8 c$ l5 F" y Dindex), or shall not fit entirely in the cylinder when tested according to 8.2 (small parts cylinder).
+ l Q# S& ?/ w% m$ T5 UNOTE – An example of a magnet that is accessible but not grippable could be a magnet that is recessed.
% I+ F, z8 l% f7 w8 P4 }c) Wooden toys, toys intended to be used in water, and mouth-actuated toys shall be tested according to9 O4 b. n0 N6 P5 a! j! n+ S
8.9 (soaking test) before being tested according to 4.23.2 b) above.! z* n2 X4 ?( x) T0 i
4.23.3 Magnetic/electrical experimental sets
* w( V8 b+ m8 x! G/ b6 C/ hMagnetic/electrical experimental sets intended for children over 8 years shall carry a warning (see 7.20).
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7.20 Magnetic/electrical experimental sets (see 4.23 and A.51)
6 n5 j+ Z3 B9 ?9 b; F# ^The packaging and the instructions for use of magnetic/electrical experimental sets shall carry the following
, n4 f6 h8 o7 S3 }0 B/ s3 zwarning:
1 s" r8 a6 _5 y) h“WARNING! Not suitable for children under 8 years. This product contains (a) small magnets(s).# n. m) q% w* w4 Y% d' p0 y
Swallowed magnets can stick together across intestines causing serious injuries. Seek immediate) K- f6 k+ F% l) U! {6 ^
medical attention if magnet(s) are swallowed”.
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% l3 n: X+ l6 d8.34 Tension test for magnets (see A.51)
9 y% f; ?; l* W! S" g }/ g. C8.34.1 Principle5 R+ Z6 e$ a# a: i
Either a magnet or a magnetic component, or a reference disc, is used in order to test whether an accessible [7 k# E; v" L
but not grippable magnet in the toy can be detached by a magnetic pulling force.; I1 a2 Y" y4 z: b2 }$ @
The test shall simulate the intended or a reasonably foreseeable play pattern.
( o3 a4 @5 G$ h% m! d. w8.34.2 Toys that contain more than one magnet or magnetic component2 l6 \! A; Z$ m8 ?$ f* R) e
Identify the magnet or magnetic component in the toy that is most likely to be able to detach the magnet that is
- @9 |3 h5 B0 Z9 Q7 l4 d$ h _4 mto be subjected to the tension test.
# } X, p7 W0 c% x! OWithout damaging the toy, place the magnet or magnetic component as close as possible to the magnet to be# h/ s" f* F! |" C9 w+ m2 o1 [
tested. Gradually apply a pulling force to the magnet/magnetic component until it separates from the tested
1 z3 n; Y& S5 Y. x5 f% l+ Xmagnet or until the magnet is detached from the toy. Perform the test 10 times.- }& M- ?( k% k0 l
Repeat the procedure for any other magnet that according to 4.23.2 shall be subjected to the tension test for' [/ O+ ?0 P ~
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NOTE – If it is not possible to determine which magnet or magnetic component(s) in the toy that is most likely to be able to( H- M; D6 y0 r
detach the magnet that is to be subjected to the test, it is permissible to repeat the test with another magnet or magnetic
3 W: M1 q; Z2 D7 q+ fcomponent from the toy.; t) {* M% }6 l0 }
8.34.3 Toys that contain one magnet only
* }, c# g# H @' N7 l8.34.3.1 Apparatus
! B: x' E8 y5 h2 Q4 {A nickel disc with a minimum nickel content of 99 %, and having the following minimum dimensions:
( O4 H2 W* P: N! z- H- diameter (30 ± 0,5) mm
; J3 h, n2 d) P4 q- length (10 ± 0,5) mm
% T" a2 N) [4 ]9 G) p |% Hand having a surface roughness Ra according to EN ISO 4287 which is not greater than 0,40 μm.
l* {8 \) I2 ?" q: g+ l9 l8.34.3.2 Procedure8 U, X) s& k3 q7 x. ~
Without damaging the toy, place the flat part of the nickel disc as close as possible to the magnet to be tested.
: R, i! h4 a" l# A2 N/ ~Gradually apply a pulling force to the disc until it separates from the magnet or until the magnet is detached @, N# E0 w. w: R8 h
from the toy. Perform the test 10 times.* d% K7 I! C/ f" s8 a4 s
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8.35.1 Principle
* j) a: w6 f$ V5 pThe magnetic flux index is calculated based on the results from measurements of the flux density and the pole) a8 i& L' j7 P' R: ?5 `3 w! Z+ N7 c
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8.35.2 Apparatus$ u7 r, t. |6 f, b8 v
8.35.2.1 Direct current field Gauss meter which is capable of determining the field to an accuracy of 5 G.4 C% l, _' Y; p# |
The meter shall have an axial type probe with
/ O" w% }+ w. f( m4 D- an active area diameter of (0,76 ± 0,13) mm+ e( O0 z* a/ h/ [+ v( l8 z
- a distance between the active area and probe tip of (0,38 ± 0,13) mm.
- O0 a. @& r! y5 D, U7 Q, w8 X* d8.35.2.2 Calliper square or similar device capable of determining dimensions to an accuracy of 0,1 mm.
0 }7 }8 }4 y* r6 g8.35.3 Procedure2 f6 C5 e" P) \" I9 L$ Q
8.35.3.1 Measurement of flux density
* T. d0 d, [ z5 f) v3 @Place the tip of the Gauss meter’s probe in contact with the pole surface of the magnet. For a magnetic+ j) I! X1 @7 x/ s- c6 w8 H
component (where the magnet is fully or partially imbedded in part of the toy), place the tip of the probe in6 f u8 R5 a0 ~0 Q+ Z/ Y
contact with the surface of the component.# _" w. m; l" o' k* V
Maintain the probe in a position perpendicular to the surface.
0 u! b4 X8 d8 b& v9 FMove the probe across the surface to locate the maximum flux density., l3 M8 [% V1 i$ t
Record the maximum flux density with an accuracy of ± 5 G.
$ M7 |5 Y/ V+ [' s7 v9 U8.35.3.2 Measurement and calculation of the pole surface area
* u% r k# d8 B, [If the magnet is imbedded/attached as part of a magnetic component, extract the magnet from the component
. I u& ~, u8 L; D! t: P+ u/ feven if it is necessary to break the toy.
# F# }* Z/ i8 G# x$ SIf the pole is not flat (for example, hemispherical), measure the maximum diameter of the magnet
# x* G; @8 F: Vperpendicular to an axis through the magnet poles (see Figure xx), with an accuracy of ± 0,1 mm and0 S* u! {8 W# z u/ F
calculate the area of the corresponding cross-section./ V G$ s# l9 l2 O6 h: `
If the pole surface of the magnet is flat, measure the dimensions with an accuracy of ± 0,1 mm and calculate- \) a: U- n$ d4 m% h
the area using the appropriate geometric formula.
: B, e; W( V* N& ?; i1 H; o4 wFor multi-pole magnets measure and calculate the area of the largest single pole, which can be identified
3 O5 R! J0 q& ?1 ^using magnetic field viewing film or equivalent.
" C( |2 u, ]! b0 s8 t; xNOTE – An example of multi-pole magnet is a rubberized/plastoferrite magnet, consisting of multiple strips of
+ c) l9 S# [. Cpoles.
0 y; C6 p# m5 }8.35.4 Calculation of magnetic flux index. [+ E! E! X3 ~) r
The flux index (kG2
0 N) s. P( y8 d/ }mm2) is calculated by multiplying the calculated area of the pole surface (mm2) of the5 L8 \: B3 i$ u9 ]4 A$ M% B5 \9 x
magnet by the square of the maximum flux density (kG2).
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$ V5 ^* L& t- h$ Z k( @1 Maximum cross-section perpendicular to the axis
# W# T( _5 b& {0 `+ B2 p% C2 Axis through the magnet poles
# g3 T3 P& G# L* T7 J) n- A3 Y! UFigure xx – Maximum diameter of magnet with a non-flat pole1 H0 N8 B$ B5 a2 V# z8 M4 h7 h
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& z# F ?" k) h g! VA.51 Magnets (see 4.23)" }. u/ W7 y g" ~
These requirements are intended to address the hazards associated with ingestion of strong magnets (e.g.8 ^; z; g# ~* q8 _2 {
neodymium iron boron type magnets), that are capable of causing intestinal perforation or blockage. These
3 w! {% t9 p8 Y3 V2 ehazards are additional to those associated with small parts such as suffocation or asphyxiation (see A.26).7 i5 @# k, I' l, c3 I+ N/ L
The requirements apply regardless of the intended age of the user.% k9 P7 y5 L; O& w
Magnets found by children can be ingested. If more than one magnet, or one magnet and a ferromagnetic* o7 P* }+ k" X- O a
object (for example iron or nickel) is ingested, the objects can attract to each other across intestinal walls and
% B7 R# z+ K& g U0 Bcause perforation or blockage, which can cause severe injuries that may be fatal.9 M. x3 @, A' C+ {" L( s9 K
Several accidents, including one fatality, have been reported involving ingestion of magnets resulting in
. N8 A6 p, {; Y4 Z* yperforation or blockage of the intestines. Most accidents have occurred with children between the ages of 10
- K, D1 c. I( n% B7 K9 Hmonths and 8 years. The majority of the accidents involve strong magnets used in magnetic building sets and
6 L5 ~3 X, g* f" jin several cases surgery was required to remove the magnets from children’s intestines. Medical signs
) m) H) V Z. n5 v- fassociated with intestinal perforation or blockage can easily be misinterpreted since many children exhibit only3 L" R: a4 U+ \/ b
flu-like symptoms.% z# R k1 K& ^& J% H" {2 e5 V4 L
For the purpose of this standard, magnets or magnetic components that could be ingested are identified by0 d: a" b. x. T) }5 g
using the small parts cylinder. The small parts cylinder was originally designed for identification of small parts
% V1 l1 }; L& c% L8 O; Pin toys intended for children under 3 years, which are capable of causing suffocation or asphyxiation. It was
g7 G9 k' ~/ S' g. Onot designed for identifying objects that can be ingested by older children. The decision to use the small parts3 R( r, x1 p2 D0 y
cylinder also for assessment of magnets or magnetic components that can be ingested was made for practical
1 z- T$ A9 u* M" U& m/ l2 ~7 uand precautionary reasons: The cylinder is a well known test template and it provides a safety margin since) n) @/ H' A1 o
the magnets and magnetic components that have caused accidents all fit entirely in the cylinder with a large6 Z7 l6 F, s. c% k
margin. The same principle has been applied in the requirements for expanding material.
4 j9 o5 N. u X$ E/ a* IThe risk of magnets attracting each other across intestinal walls is reduced with decreasing magnet strength.
5 Z5 L+ W$ N# V3 GA limit value in the form of a magnetic flux index has therefore been introduced to define what a sufficiently
& {2 }( _4 A2 `6 n4 f& Bweak magnet is. Accident data indicate that only powerful magnets have been involved in all known ingestion; }/ S" q! W6 L0 t( g
incidents to date. The data also suggest that magnet ingestion was not a problem in toys until powerful
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- s3 N# F8 _3 e0 mmagnets (such as neodymium iron boron magnets) became cost effective and commonplace several years
# j& [4 g* S6 q, C0 X% _4 R* Aago. Ceramic, rubberized, and ferrite magnets have substantially lower attractive forces. A limit value for the# l+ s1 C+ m3 G3 A$ t0 f
magnetic flux index of 50 kG2mm2 (0,5 T2mm2) is considered appropriate to ensure, with a safety margin, that8 j8 F9 o8 R, C5 |( E1 h( h' u+ G' t
powerful magnets of the type that have been involved in incidents will not be permitted for use in toys if they fit
J0 I5 V, ]1 p5 A! b6 B. ^entirely in the small parts cylinder. The one known fatality occurred with a magnet from a magnetic building
8 ^8 ~4 Z2 ]" K! o# l7 j! Kset with a flux index of 343 kG2mm2 (3,4 T2mm2). By introducing the flux index limit the risk of injuries with' A9 W3 M: U( O( m5 \6 }- f" i
magnets has been minimised. New data in the future will be used to assess if the chosen requirements are3 A8 r1 ]% a8 W9 a
still appropriate.
, `2 R+ G+ ]4 k# l+ ~* ]0 X4 @1 FMore than 80 % of the known accidents have occurred with magnetic building sets. Magnetic building sets are
1 b1 p& Z+ t2 [8 o2 K) n1 msubject to the requirements in this standard.' g P$ Z; `9 c: [/ @# u) l
Other considerations were taken into account in evaluating the risks associated with ingestion of magnets., f6 E" K& }5 e) W5 X5 b) V% |
Perforation of intestinal walls can occur if the blood supply to a part of an intestinal wall is cut off, for example/ O; F, K9 g" s
by the pressure exerted by two magnets that are attracted to each other across the walls. According to a5 n$ h6 s' l; r$ j
theoretical medical study, a pressure of 0,0016 N/mm2 (12 mmHg) could, in a worst-case situation, cause& C. [+ s) \7 [% l
such a cut off of the blood supply. Virtually all magnets on the market are capable of producing this level of
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The probability that two weak magnets (flux index below 50) will be transported through the intestinal system% I, }& B" H2 F3 j
and end up on opposite sides of the intestinal walls at a position where the intestinal wall is extremely thin is
# h# t0 B# B9 X2 { Xconsidered to be very low. It would require not only that the two magnets are ingested on different occasions [" `1 z1 R4 Z2 U8 k) ~" ]5 l
but also that the intestinal contents do not prevent the magnets from travelling along the walls and eventually
6 ?0 v1 n+ l# A7 ^. w M) Yfinding each other on opposite sides of two walls by accident. For strong magnets the situation is different,
3 d3 [" m" b" R+ y- a: Y; Q' A6 hsince they attract each other over a longer distance with a force than can overcome obstructions presented by J) Q0 G; ]5 x& M
e.g. intestinal contents.
6 J5 d7 T) ?0 S5 p. m. uFurthermore, for a correct calculation of the magnetic pressure, both the flux density and the contact area* S0 x" M- w$ U1 f
need to be measured. The formula to calculate magnetic pressure is:" o# Z; S! s; t
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P Ap ⋅ ⋅
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3 U! I( \, t; X5 Vα B2: s7 G! I* O3 u. n. N$ \
where
/ e& O( S! o8 q4 m" k0 EP is the pressure5 I) K# r3 b" L3 I+ E
α is a constant; I: U& j d/ ]2 m, t* k
B is the Flux density (in Gauss or Tesla), and2 o# I M3 ^: ~; @4 f. ?: U1 U# J. v' e
Ap is the pole area of the magnet
% z& G+ ~& ]; v' J9 G: I% ZAc is the contact area between the magnet and whatever surface the magnet exerts the pressure on
8 z: L% T: l1 q" {4 T& QThe contact area between a magnet or a magnetic component and the object to which it is attracted, is often
* g" X; ~4 ?2 f) a# X y/ every difficult to measure accurately due to unevenly shaped magnets or magnetic components." K: v. Y5 M9 r& v% j$ y/ r2 t
The flux index, however, can be calculated using the pole area of the magnet and the flux density at the( U( ^! M( S; X
surface of the magnet or magnetic component. The flux index is therefore presently considered to be the best$ f3 {7 T8 i9 |+ r& q, c9 h @1 b$ O9 r
available measure for classification of hazardous magnets.
8 P4 y9 Y- H* c( }5 p/ q( CTwo or more magnets can attract each other and form a compound magnet with a higher flux index than each# P6 t+ Z; _2 H' P! k' a
single magnet. The flux index will not double if two equally strong magnets are attracted to each other and the1 V( W! U$ w, i, u; C
increase in flux index will be relatively smaller for every new magnet that is added and will depend on
5 y! l& k; z* i& q# {) c I1 E7 lmagnetic material, shape, cross-section etc. Ingestion of multiple magnets has only been observed with
# e7 P- M7 s. o/ `7 J, Mstronger magnets and there is no accident data regarding weak magnets close to the flux index limit forming a3 [1 G4 V, D+ I- k
(stronger) compound magnet. Therefore no additional test method for compound magnets is introduced.
( ^3 P( N; G" ]' I6 h8 UToys that contain magnets and which can be expected to become wet during normal and foreseeable use are3 |8 ~6 G3 S0 K0 W3 X+ b
subjected to a soaking test to ensure that glued magnets do not detach when the toy is wet. Also wooden toys
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are subjected to the test since the properties of wood (such as size of holes) can change even with changes in2 `2 D$ O1 \% o" O1 o/ U
air humidity.( q: p& R4 Y# ~: M8 }
In some cases magnets are recessed and can therefore not be subjected to the normal tension and torque+ L, \3 U7 T3 ^* m/ g9 c( I
test. Examples of toys have been found where a magnet has become detached by another magnet. A tension
. O1 Q6 p9 L/ z' ^test for magnets has therefore been introduced to minimize the risk that such magnets become detached
# [% P4 ?- R- W d% y: S, ~during normal and foreseeable play.
" P6 ]# ^# |2 w* ?2 t0 f, AFunctional magnets in electrical or electronic components of toys are not considered to present the same risk- z `1 f, i, m: ~
as magnets that form part of the play pattern. The use of magnets in these components may not be
' \8 s `! T6 U1 D" yrecognized, as they will be present inside electrical motors or in relays in electronic printing boards. None of1 H; I- Q m" x
the reported accidents has been linked to magnets released from electrical or electronic components. g% A/ j) D& \( u
Magnetic/electrical experimental sets that are not intended for children under 8 years are excluded from the
: G) e+ B) ~% x% z0 D$ Z1 Urequirements provided that they carry a warning. The exception applies only to the more advanced
( p0 l1 B; {, I5 F% sexperimental sets that include building of electrical motors, loudspeakers, doorbells etc., i.e. products that8 V: E0 h& ]- H# B/ z y, C+ G% D: S) W
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