SAUDI AR

RABIAN STA
ANDARD SASO 26663/2017
 

‫س والجــوددة‬
‫الھييـئــة السعووديــة للموواصفــات والمقايـيـس‬
Saudi S
Standardds, Metrology annd Quallity Org (SASO)

SA
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663:2017 (Dra
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AIR CONDITIONERS
MINIMUM ENERGY PERFORMANCE, LABELLING AND TESTING
REQUIREMENTS FOR LOW CAPACITY WINDOW TYPE AND
SINGLE-SPLIT

Draft Saudi Standard No. 2663/2017

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1. SCOPE ............................................................................................................................................................... 5 
2. NORMATIVE REFERENCES ........................................................................................................................ 5 
3. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS ........................................................................................................................... 6 
4. MINIMUM ENERGY PERFORMANCE STANDARD (MEPS) .................................................................. 8 
4.1 General ........................................................................................................................................................ 8 
4.2 Declaration of the rated cooling capacity and heating capacity .......................................................... 9 
4.3 Declaration of the rated EER (EERrated) and rated COP (COPrated) .................................................... 9 
4.4 Functional requirements related to cooling performances ................................................................... 9 
4.5 Heating performances for AC with heating and cooling function ........................................................ 9 
4.5.1 General ..................................................................................................................................................... 9 
4.5.2 Heating capacity ...................................................................................................................................... 9 
4.5.3 Functional performance of the heating function ............................................................................... 10 
5. CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTABILITY OF PRODUCTS AT REGISTRATION ........................................... 10 
5.1 General ...................................................................................................................................................... 10 
5.2 Information about registration of the air-conditioner ........................................................................... 10 
5.3 Product using test report to justify the performance ........................................................................... 10 
5.3.1 General ............................................................................................................................................... 10 
5.3.2. Conditions for the test report .......................................................................................................... 10 
5.3.3. Criteria for acceptability .................................................................................................................. 11 
6. CRITERIA FOR MARKET SURVEILLANCE ............................................................................................. 11 
7. NAME PLATE AND INSTRUCTION SHEET OR MANUAL ......................................................................... 11 
7.1 General ...................................................................................................................................................... 11 
7.2 Information on the nameplate................................................................................................................. 12 
7.3 Instruction sheet ....................................................................................................................................... 12 
8. ENERGY RATING CLASSIFICATION ........................................................................................................ 13 
8.1 General ...................................................................................................................................................... 13 
8.2 Determination of the energy efficiency class ....................................................................................... 13 
9. ENERGY LABELLING REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................... 13 
9.1 Information and Values Contained in the Energy Labels ....................................................................... 13 
9.2 Design and placement of the label ........................................................................................................... 14 
10. REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................... 17 

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Introduction and Objective

This document has been prepared by the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization
(SASO) and will supersede the previous standard: SASO 2663:2014 "Energy Labelling and Minimum
Energy Performance Requirements for Air-Conditioners". The standard was updated in order to:

1- Improve the minimum energy efficiency requirements (MEPS)

2- Clarify the definitions for rated values, tested values and acceptance criteria.
3- Update the label design

The objective of this document is to provide detailed performance and energy labelling
requirements that air-conditioning appliances need to meet in order to enter the Saudi market.

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1. SCOPE

This standard specifies the Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS) and the energy labelling
requirements for single-package of window type, single split-system non-ducted air conditioners using
air-cooled condensers, single split-system ducted air-conditioners using air-cooled condensers, and
heat pumps using air-cooled condensers or using electric resistance for residential, commercial and
industrial sector as applicable in accordance with SASO standards.

The standard applies to units designed to operate with the following voltages:

 AC single phase circuits of 220 V or 230 V,

 DC single phase up to 400V,
 Designed for dual voltage (including DC) up to 400V,
 Voltage range including above values, and three phase circuits of 380 V or 400 V
 At frequency of 60 Hz.

The standard covers units with capacities up to and including 65,000 Btu/h (19 kW).

Note: For any additional requirements such as safety, please refer to SASO related standards.

The following units are excluded from the scope of this standard:

a) Units covered by SASO 2874 : 2016 ‘’Air Conditioners – Minimum Energy Performance
Requirements and Testing Requirements’’ standard
b) Evaporative coolers
c) Mobile (windowless) and portable units with exhaust air duct
d) Individual assemblies not constituting a complete refrigeration system such as condensing
units for separate use
e) Models that have been granted exemption by SASO due to specific design for applications
such as air-conditioners that are not intended for human comfort

2. NORMATIVE REFERENCES
 

The following normative reference standards apply. However, this standard supersedes the below
reference standards in case of conflicting requirements. For dated references, only the edition cited
applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.

 SASO GSO ISO 5151 (2010): Non-ducted air conditioners and heat pumps — Testing and
rating for performance
 SASO GSO ISO 13253 (2011): Ducted air-conditioners and air to air heat pumps – Testing
and rating for performance

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3. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

3.1 Annual Energy Consumption (AEC)
AEC is estimated by calculating energy consumed in (kWh), based on the rated power
input at T1 conditions multiplied by 2700 hours.
AEC = Rated Power (kW) x 2700 (h) [kWh]
3.2 Check test (Compliance test)
A full or partial test in accordance to SASO GSO ISO 5151 or SASO GSO ISO 13253 as
applicable, to verify the performance and energy consumption of an individual model.
3.3 Cooling Capacity category
The cooling capacity category for ACs is a category by which the appropriate MEPS value
is selected.
3.4 Ducted air conditioners
An air conditioner model configuration where the indoor side is situated remote
to the space to be conditioned. The conditioned air is supplied or extracted via a duct.
3.5 Energy Efficiency rating
Is part of the the energy efficiency label displayed by colored bars. The rating indicates
the claimed energy efficiency of a model at rated conditions and derived from the rated
EER at T1.
3.6 Maximum Operating Conditions
The maximum allowable working conditions that a system, a part of a system or
equipment is designed to and/or can withstand.
3.7 Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS)
Mininum value of the EER to be reached by the air conditioner for the rating conditions at
T1 and T3.
3.8 Non-ducted air conditioner
An air conditioner model configuration where the indoor side is situated partly
or wholly within the space to be conditioned. The conditioned air is supplied
and extracted directly to and from the conditioned space.
3.9 Rated capacity
The nominal capacity claimed by the manufacturer of an air-conditioner model determined
as follows, as applicable:
Rated cooling capacity: as claimed by the manufacturer for temperature T1 and T3 (unit:
kW - Btu/h).
Rated heating capacity: as claimed by the manufacture for temperature condition H1
(units: kW).
The rated capacity appears on the energy label as ‘Capacity’ heating and/or cooling, as
applicable (unit: kW - Btu/h).
3.10 Rated Coefficient of Performance (COP) for heating
Ratio of the rated heating capacity to the rated power input value (Unit: W/W) at any given
set of rating conditions at H1.
3.11 Rated Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER)
Ratio of the rated cooling capacity to the rated power input value (Unit: Btu/(h.W)) at any
given set of rating conditions at T1 and T3.

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3.12 Rated power

Effective power input of the air conditioner model as claimed by the
manufacturer during the determination of rated cooling capacity and rated
heating capacity, as applicable. (Units: W or kW).
3.13 Reference testing conditions for cooling and Heating (Temperatures T1, T3 and H1)
For the values of Reference testing conditions for cooling and Heating , please refer to
Table (1).
3.14 Single split system
An air conditioner with separate indoor and outdoor components that are
connected with refrigerant piping. The indoor unit is usually fixed within the
conditioned space.
3.15 Single Package Windows air conditioners
A non ducted air conditioners in which a single unit contains all the components of the air
conditioning unit (compressors, motors, connecting pipes and heat exchangers, and the
entire air conditioning unit rests on a single base) and designed for mounting in a window
or through a wall.
3.16 Tested (measured) Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER)
Ratio of the tested cooling capacity to the tested power input value (Unit: Btu/(h.W) ) at
any given set of rating conditions at T1 and T3.
3.17 Tested (measured) capacity
The tested value of the thermal capacity of the model:
Tested cooling capacity: as measured for temperatures T1 and T3. (Unit: Btu/h)
Tested heating capacity: as measured for temperature H1 (Unit: kW).
3.18 Tested (measured) power
The tested value of the air conditioner power input as measured according to the
testing standard applicable (Unit: W or kW).

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4. MINIMUM ENERGY PERFORMANCE STANDARD (MEPS)

4.1 General
The value of the Energy Eficiency Ratio (EER) for the rated values, shall be greater than or equal to the
minimum energy performance standard (MEPS) value for the air conditioners in the
scope of this standard. MEPS are based on the rated cooling capacity for the rated EER at rating
conditions (T1) and (T3), according to Table 1 and Table 2.

Table 1 – REFERENCE TESTING CONDITIONS FOR COOLING AND HEATING

Indoor section Outdoor section

Testing conditions Dry-Bulb Wet-Bulb Dry-Bulb Wet-Bulb

o o o o
C C C C
Temperature T1 27.0 19.0 35.0 24.0
Temperature T3 29.0 19.0 46.0 24.0

Temperature H1 20.0 15.0 7.0 6.0

Table 2 – MINIMUM REQUIRED EER (MEPS) APPLICABLE

Air conditioner Rated Cooling Capacity (CC) categories at EER Values (Btu/h)/W
appliance type test condition (T1) in Btu/h (or W)
T1 T3
Single package of
Window type – CC ≤ 24,000 (7,050W) 9.80 7.00
category A

Single package of
24,000 (7,050W) < CC
Window type – 9.00 6.20
category B ≤ 65,000 (19,050 W)

Split type ducted and

non-ducted using air-
cooled condensers, CC ≤ 65,000 (19,050 W)
11.80 8.30
heat pumps using air
cooled condensers

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4.2 Declaration of the rated cooling capacity and heating capacity

The declaration of the rated cooling capacity CCrated shall be expressed in terms of Btu/h and kW as
presented in Table 3.

The declaration of the rated heating capacity CHrated shall be expressed (when relevant) in terms of W
at a multiple of 50 W.

Table 3 – RULES TO EXPRESS THE RATED COOLING CAPACITY

Rated cooling capacity (Btu/h) Multiples (Btu/h)

CCrated ≤ 24,000 (7,050 W) 100 (30 W)
24,000 < CCrated ≤ 65,000 (19,050 W) 200 (50 W)

4.3 Declaration of the rated EER (EERrated) and rated COP (COPrated)
Standard values of energy efficiency, whenever published, shall be expressed in multiples of the
nearest 0.05 Btu/(W.h) for the rated EER or 0.05 (W/W) for the rated COP.

4.4 Functional requirements related to cooling performances

Air conditioners within the scope of this standard shall satisfy the following requirements:

- Maximum cooling performance at temperature 52 C

- Minimum cooling, freeze-up air blockage and freeze-up drip when relevant

- Condensate control and enclosure sweat performance

As expressed in SASO GSO ISO 5151 Clause 5.2 to 5.5 or SASO GSO ISO 13253 Clause 6.2 to 6.4.

4.5 Heating performances for AC with heating and cooling function

4.5.1 General
These performances shall be stated only if the heating mode is available.

4.5.2 Heating capacity

Rated values for heating capacity, electric power and COP are established at H1 temperature
conditions according to table 1. As expressed in SASO GSO ISO 5151 Clauses 6.2 to 6.4 or SASO
GSO ISO 13253 Clauses 7.2 and 7.3.

For air conditioners powered with an electric resistance for the heating mode, cooling and heating
modes shall not operate simultaneously, and the maximum power shall be declared by the
manufacturer.

Note: refer to clause 9 to express the heating information in the energy label.

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4.5.3 Functional performance of the heating function

Air conditioners with integrated heating within the scope of this standard shall satisfy the following
requirements:

- Operability at maximum heating conditions;

- Operability at minimum heating conditions;

- Verification of the automatic defrost performance, when relevant.

5. CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTABILITY OF PRODUCTS AT REGISTRATION

5.1 General
Registration of products is necessary to enter into the Saudi market and applies to imported and
locally manufactured products.

The information about registration requirement for energy labelling and MEPS is available in
information center of Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO).

5.2 Information about registration of the air-conditioner

For registration of an air-conditioner for energy labelling and MEPS, a test report in accordance with
standard referenced in Clause 2, as applicable shall be attached.

An application shall be provided for each model, in accordance with Appendix A, and submitted to the
registration body (see Clause 10).

5.3 Product using test report to justify the performance

5.3.1 General
A test report from an accredited laboratory or a laboratory approved by SASO shall be presented for
registration. This test report shall include results for EER at T1 and T3, and COP at H1 when relevant.

The test procedure shall correspond to the type of product and relevant testing standard (see Clause 2).

5.3.2. Conditions for the test report

 Test report shall corresponds to the model tested
 Test for one model is sufficient

Information about main components (compressor, heat exchanger, motors, blowers, ….) to clearly
identify the model tested and submitted for the application shall be presented.

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5.3.3. Criteria for acceptability

The values presented in the test report shall be accepted as valid when meets the following criteria as
applicable:
a) Tested power ………………………...…………..….....≤ 1.05 x rated power
b) Tested cooling capacity …………….………..………. ≥ 0.95 x rated cooling capacity
c) Tested EER ……………………………………..…….≥ MEPS and ≥ 0.95 x rated EER
d) The standard for tests is defined according to the type of AC in Clause 4
a) Tested COP ………………………..…………………..≥ 0.95 x rated COP
e) Tested voltage …………………(refer to the standard mentioned in Clause 2)
f) Test Frequency …………………...……………………60 Hz ±2%
g) Testing conditions (T1) …….(refer to the standard mentioned in Clause 2)
h) Testing conditions (T3) ….…(refer to the standard mentioned in Clause 2)

6. CRITERIA FOR MARKET SURVEILLANCE

The energy label shall be accepted as valid when a single sample of an appliance or unit model
subjected to an initial screening test meets the following criteria as applicable:

i) Tested power ……………………….……………..≤ 1.05 x rated power

j) Tested cooling capacity …….……….….……..…. ≥ 0.95 x rated cooling capacity
k) Tested EER …………………..……………………≥ MEPS and ≥ 0.95 x rated EER
l) The standard for tests is defined according to the type of AC in Clause 4
m) Tested COP ………………………………..………..≥ 0.95 x rated COP
n) Tested Voltage ………………(refer to the standard mentioned in Clause 2)
o) Test Frequency……………………………………….60 Hz ±2%
p) Testing conditions (T1).….. (refers to the standard mentioned in Clause 2)
q) Testing conditions (T3)...… (refers to the standard mentioned in Clause 2)

7. NAME PLATE AND INSTRUCTION SHEET OR MANUAL

7.1 General
In addition to any information needed to be displayed on the air-conditioner
unit, the following information shall be marked on the nameplate of the air
conditioner, in Arabic or English or both. The marking shall not be on a
detachable part of the unit and shall be indelible, durable and easily legible.

Any information related energy performance added showed in any part of the air-
conditioner unit or packaging shall not have any ambiguity or lead to misunderstanding of the perform
ance of the unit.

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7.2 Information on the nameplate

The information on the name plate in Arabic or English or both shall include at
least:
– Manufacturer’s name and trademark (if different).
– Country of origin.
– Manufacturer’s model or type reference and serial number of the unit.
– Rated voltage or rated voltage range (Volts).
– Rated frequency (Hz).
– For each of cooling test conditions T1 and T3 according to the standard
stated in clause 2, as applicable:
 Rated current in A.
 Rated power input in W or kW.
 Rated cooling capacity in Btu/h and kW.
 Rated Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) in (Btu/hr)/Watt.
– For heating test conditions according to the standard referenced in clause 2, if
applicable:

 Rated current in A.
 Rated Input power rating in W or kW.
 Rated Heating capacity in W or kW.
 Rated Coefficient of Performance (COP) (W/W).
– Refrigerant used and mass of refrigerant charge in kg.

7.3 Instruction sheet

An instruction sheet or manual in both Arabic and English shall be delivered with each air-
conditioner, including the following information:
The information specified in clause 7.2.
– Dimensions of the unit and its method of mounting
– Minimum clearances between the various parts of the unit and the surrounding
framework.
– Instructions necessary for the correct operation of the unit and any
 Special precautions to be observed to ensure its safe use and
 Maintenance.
– Instruction for packing and unpacking the unit.
– Weight of the unit (Gross and Net).
– Any other additional information.

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8. ENERGY RATING CLASSIFICATION

8.1 General
The Energy Efficiency Class Rating is used for the comparative label for products within the scope of
this standard.

8.2 Determination of the energy efficiency class

The energy efficiency class is then determined in accordance with the
following table, where the EER (energy efficiency ratio) is the rated value at condition T1.

Table 4– Energy Efficiency Classification

EER limits
Bar color Energy class (rated value)
(Btu/h)/W at T1
Dark green ‫أ‬ A EER ≥ 16.5
Green ‫ب‬ B 16.5> EER ≥ 14.5
Light green ‫ج‬ C 14.5> EER ≥ 13.0
Yellow ‫د‬ D 13.0> EER ≥ 11.8
Orange ‫ھـ‬ E 11.8> EER ≥ 10.8
Red ‫و‬ F 10.8> EER ≥ 9.80
Dark Red ‫ز‬ G 9.8> EER ≥ 9.0

9. ENERGY LABELLING REQUIREMENTS

9.1 Information and Values Contained in the Energy Labels
 Field (a): This field displays the logo of the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality
Organization (SASO).
 Field (b): This field displays the product energy efficiency class.
 Field (c): This field identifies the cooling information and shall include the following:
– Cooling capacity at T1 conditions (Btu/h and kW).
– EER at T1 in (Btu/h.W)
– Annual energy consumption (kWh)
 Field (d): This field identifies the Heating information and shall include the following:
– Heating capacity in (kW).
– COP in (W/W)
 Field (e): This field identifies the type of air conditioner (Window or Split).
 Field (f): This field identifies the product information including (Brand Name, Country of
Manufacturing, and Model Number).
 Field (g): This field shall have a QR code representing the main characteristics of the air
conditioner, this may include the following items based on the data provided in the registration
form:
o Manufacturer name
o Model number
o Country of origin

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o Rated voltage (V)

o Rated power (W) at T1
o Rated Cooling Capacity at T1 (Btu/h and kW)
o Rated Energy performance at T1 conditions (EER)
o Rated power (W) at T3
o Rated Cooling Capacity at T3 (Btu/h and kW)
o Rated Energy performance at T3 conditions (EER)
o Heating method (i.e. Heat pump or Electric Resistance)
o Energy efficiency classification (alphabetical letter)

 Field (h): This field identifies the registration number, the label serial number, and the
standard reference number.
 Field (i): This field identifies the legal statement.

9.2 Design and placement of the label

The label shall be printed as illustrated in Figure 1. It shall be fixed and non-removable on the most
prominent part the product and packaging.

In case of Split type Air Conditioners, a label shall be fixed and non-removable on both the indoor and
outdoor units and their packaging.

The label must be 100 mm wide and 170 mm high; if the label shall be printed in a larger format its
contents must remain proportionate.

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ure 1 - Enerrgy efficien

Figu ncy label sa
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on of inform
Figure 2 – Positio mation on tthe label

(a) 

(b) 

((c) 

((d) 

(e)  (gg) 

(f) 

(i) 
(h) 

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10. REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Product registration is mandatory, whereby information about registration requirements will be

available in the Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization (SASO) website, and reference
shall be made to the separate SASO registration forms and requirements.

Applications shall be submitted through the registration system electronically via SASO website. The
applicant shall fulfill all updated requirements of the electronic registration system and any new
requirements, procedures, and regulations required by SASO. A draft of the registration form is
provided in Annex (the final version is the one presented on the SASO website).

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APPENDIX A
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF
AIR-CONDITIONERS FOR ENERGY LABELLING AND MEPS (informative)

This Appendix presents out the format for submitting an application for registration.

Application for registration of an air-conditioner for energy efficiency.

I hereby apply for registration of an electrical appliance/s for the purpose of energy labelling

In the Country of ................... (specify the country in which this application is made)

PART 1 APPLICANT INFORMATION (manfucaturer or importer)

Applicant Name : ………………………………..........................................................................

Company Name : ……………………….......................................................................... ………

Company Address : ………….......................................................................... ………………....

P.O.Box : ………………………….... Post Code: .......................................................

Contact Person : (Name and Adress and workplace in each sales country)

JobTitle : ……………………………………

Phone : …………………… Fax : …………………. Electronic Mail : ..........................

Contact Address License Number or

Supplier or (Mail Address, Phone, Commercial Licenses
No. Vendor Name Fax, Electronic Mail) (related to import and sale of
goods in the kingdom

1
2
3

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PART 2 – IDENTIFICATION OF THE APPLIANCE

Model Name (if applicable):
Model Number for single package of window
type
Model Number (on indoor unit for split
system):
Model Number (on outdoor unit for split
systems only):
Other model number to be included under this
registration:
Country of manufacturing Saudi Arabia
Other (please specify)
Year in which model first available in Saudi
Arabia
Model Number to appear on the Energy Label
Date of manufacture traceability (of package Yes No
or indoor unit for split systems) Date format Provide details
Is the date of manufacture permanently
marked on the rating plate in a non-encrypted
format
If ‘Yes’ provide an example of the date format
If ‘No’ provide details on how to determine
(from the serial number or other permanent
markings for this model)
Date of manufacture traceability (of outdoor Yes No
unit for split systems only) Date format Provide details
Is the date of manufacture permanently
marked on the rating plate in a non-encrypted
format
If ‘Yes’ provide an example of the date format
If ‘No’ provide details on how to determine
(from the serial number or other permanent
markings for this model)
Does this model or family replace or Yes No
supplement another model or family with
identical energy consumption and energy
efficiency rating
If yes give relevant details Model Name Model number Registration
number

Information about the components used in the 1- Compressor

manufacturing (non-mandatory) Country of origin………………………………………..
Name of manufacturer or trading mark…………………
Compressor model number……………………………..
Compressor type…………………………………………
2- Fan
Country of origin..……………………….………………
Name of manufacturer or trading mark….………………
Fan model number……..……………….………………..
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Fan type…………………………………………………..
3- Heat exchanger
Volume and description of the heat exchanger ………….
4- Electric motor efficiency class……………………………

PART 3 – TESTING AND TEST REPORT

Test laboratory Type Own ‘in house’ laboratory
Independent laboratory
Test Laboratory Name:
Test Laboratory Address:
Test Laboratory Location : Saudi Arabia
Other (specify)
Test Laboratory Accreditation Saudi Accreditation Committee (SAC)
Other (Accredited from a body member or ILAC)
Test Standard used ISO 5151 as per Clause 2
ISO 13253 as per Clause 2
Other - please specify
Does this air-conditioner have separate indoor and Yes
outdoor units? No
SERIAL SERIAL TEST DATE
NUMBER NUMBER
Serial number of tested unit and date of test Package unit or Outdoor unit for
indoor unit if split split system
system

Unit Package unit or Outdoor unit

indoor unit if split if split
system system
Rated voltage and rated frequency of the tested unit Rated voltage or
rated voltage
range (V)
Rated frequency
(Hz)

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PART 4 – SPECIFIC DETAILS OF THE APPLIANCE

Dimensions of the air-conditioner (not mandatory): Width (mm) Height (mm) Length (mm)
For split systems note only dimensions of the indoor
unit
Air-conditioner type Cooling only
Heat pump
Cooling + Electric Resistance
Other (please specify)
Power supply Single phase
Three phase
DC
Rated Voltage (s) or rated Voltage ranges (V)
Rated frequency (Hz)
Refrigerant type (Number) Please specify:
Note: Refrigerant shall comply with the mandatory
requirements of the Presidency of Metrology and
Environment

A/C configuration 1 – Air distribution Ducted

Non-ducted
A/C configuration 1 – Type Please specify

Does this air-conditioner use a variable speed drive Yes

(inverter) or multi-speed compressor? No

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PART 5 – PERFORMANCES
ENERGY PERFORMANCE – COOLING – CONDITION T1
COOLING POWER at T1 Rated Effective Power Input
(kW)
Tested Effective Power Input
(kW)
COOLING CAPACITY at T1 Rated Cooling Capacity (Btu/h
and kW)
Tested Cooling Capacity (Btu/h
and kW)
EER at T1 Rated EER (Btu/(h.W))
Tested EER (Btu/(h.W))
Class rating according to Clause 8 ……class (please specify)
ENERGY PERFORMANCE – COOLING – CONDITION T3
COOLING POWER at T3 Rated Effective Power Input
(kW)
Tested Cooling Power Input
(kW)
COOLING CAPACITY at T3 Rated Cooling Capacity (Btu/h
and kW)
Tested Cooling Capacity (Btu/h
and kW)
EER at T3 Rated EER (Btu/(h.W))
Tested EER (Btu/(h.W))
FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE – COOLING
Operability at Maximum cooling conditions at Tested Result: Pass or Fail
T3 conditions
Declared
Minimum cooling at T3 conditions Tested Result: Pass or Fail
Declared
Freeze-up drip at T3 conditions (non-ducted Tested Result: Pass or Fail
AC)
Declared
Condensate control and enclosure sweat Tested Result: Pass or Fail
performance Declared
ENERGY PERFORMANCE – HEATING – CONDITION H1 – when relevant
HEATING POWER at H1 Rated Effective Power Input
(kW)
Tested Effective Power Input
(kW)
HEATING CAPACITY at H1 Rated Heating Capacity (kW)
Tested Heating Capacity (kW)
COP at H1 Rated COP (W/W)
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Tested COP (W/W)

If Heating function is provided by an Electric Resistance, then the following shall apply:
- COP is equal to one (if no testing value provided).
- Heating Capacity is based on the resistance of the heating element.

FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE – HEATING

Operability at Maximum heating conditions Tested Result: Pass or Fail

Declared
Operability at Minimum heating conditions Tested Result: Pass or Fail
Declared
Test of the automatic defrost (when relevant) Tested Result: Pass or Fail
Declared

PART 6 – PERFORMANCE AT PART LOAD (a)

Note: values in table 6 shall be filled as informative. Priority is given to identify which test method is
used and value of the integrated part load performance. If available results at part load can be added.
(b)
STANDARD FOR REFERENCE (e.g. ISO 16358, AHRI 210/240, …)
(c)
Acronym used for the combined e.g. (SEER, IPLVP, …)
part load performance
(c) (d)
External temperature(Dry- Bulb)
o
Performance at part load 25% [ C]
(c) (d)
(Electric) Power [kW]
(c) (d)
EER 25%
(c) (d)
External temperature (Dry-Bulb) [oC]
Performance at part load 50% (c) (d)
(Electric) Power [kW]
(c) (d)
EER 50%
(c) (d)
External temperature (Dry-Bulb) [oC]
(c) (d)
Performance at part load 75% (Electric) Power [kW]
(c) (d)
EER 75%
(c) (d)
External temperature (Dry-Bulb) [oC]
(c) (d)
Performance at 100% (Electric) Power [kW]
(c) (d)
EER 100%
(a)
This data are not mandatory but will be use
(b)
Testing methodology used for assessment of the seasonal performance or integrated part load
performance
(c)
Value with 2 decimal points
(d)
If available (all percentage are subject to change depending on the standards used to establish the
part load performance)

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