Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
(Kagawaran ng Enerhiya)

DOE DC2016-04-0005
PPR 01: AC
Edition 2016

Annex B.1
Particular Product Requirements:
Air Conditioners
 Table of Contents

Foreword .................................................................................................. 3
B.1.1 Scope .............................................................................................. 3
B.1.2 Definition of Terms ......................................................................... 3-4
B.1.3 Normative Reference.......................................................................... 4
B.1.4 Validation of Energy Labels ................................................................. 4
B.1.5 Sampling Method ............................................................................... 4
B.1.6 Specific Guidelines for the Conduct of Verification Testing .................... 4-5
B.1.7 Declaration of Generic Models ............................................................. 5
B.1.8 Monitoring ........................................................................................ 6
B.1.9 Performance Requirements .............................................................. 6-7
B.1.10 Presentation of Energy Labels....................................................... 8-10
B.1.11 Specification and Dimension of Energy Guide .................................... 10
B.1.12 Correction of Performance Ratings ................................................... 11

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Foreword

This PPR shall be an integral part of the Department Circular No. DC2016-04-
0005 entitled “Declaring the Compliance of Importers, Manufacturers,
Distributors and Dealers of electrical Appliances and Other Energy-Consuming
Products with the Philippine Energy Standards and Labeling Program (PESLP) as
a Policy of the Government” and its Implementing Guidelines.

This PPR provide the detailed technical requirements for air conditioners covered
by PESLP particularly requiring the attachment of an energy label as prescribed
in clause B.1.10

This PPR was developed by the Technical Working Group 01: Heating, Ventilating
and Air Conditioning Equipment and approved by the Policy Advisory Committee.
Any clause in this PPR not affected by amendments made in the General
Administrative Requirements and General Technical Requirements provided in
the Implementing Guidelines shall remain effective.

B.1.1 Scope

This PPR covers air conditioners with cooling capacity up to 50,000 kJ/hr or 14
kW for domestic and similar use, but not limited to, the following categories:

1. Fixed speed air conditioner (window type and split type)

2. Variable speed air conditioner (window type and split type)
3. Multi-split
4. Single ducted mobile

B.1.2 Definition of Terms

For the purpose of this PPR, the following definitions shall apply:
1. Make/Brand name - refers to the proprietary name use by the
manufacturer and importer.
2. Non-Ducted Air Conditioner - as defined in PNS ISO 5151:2014,
encased assembly or assemblies, designed primarily to provide free
delivery of conditioned air to an enclosed space, room or zone.
3. Cooling Seasonal Performance Factor (CSPF) - quotient of the
Cooling Seasonal Total Load (CSTL) in (kWh) divided by the Cooling
Seasonal Energy Consumption (CSEC) in (kWh).
4. Fixed speed air conditioner - refers to the fixed capacity unit
defined in PNS ISO 16358-1:2014.
5. Variable speed air conditioner - refers to the variable capacity
unit defined in PNS ISO 16358-1:2014.
6. Energy efficiency - refers to the quotient of capacity over power
input or capacity over power consumption.

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 7. Energy Efficiency Class (EEC) - refers to the level of the
product’s class which is based on the CSPF displayed on the energy
label.

8. Energy Efficiency Classification - refers to the tiers of EEC

according to the ranges of CSPF.

NOTE: The Energy Efficiency Classification is set in national rules.

B.1.3 Normative Reference

The air conditioners covered under this PPR shall be tested, as applicable,
according to but not limited to the following standards and their future
amendments.

 PNS ISO 5151:2014, Non-ducted air conditioners and heat pumps -

Testing and rating for performance contains provisions, which through
reference in this text form part of this national standard. At the time of
publication of this standard, the edition indicated was valid.
 ISO 15042: 2011 Multiple split system air conditioners and air to air
heat pumps – Testing and rating for performance
 ISO 13253 Ducted air conditioners and air to air heat pumps – Testing
and rating for performance
 PNS ISO 16358-1:2014 Air-cooled air conditioners and air-to-air heat
pumps- Testing and calculating methods for Seasonal Performance
Factors-Part 1 Cooling Seasonal Performance Factor

B.1.4 Validation of Energy Label

B.1.4.1 The procedure specified in Clause 9 of the Guidelines- Validation

of Energy Labels applies.

B.1.5 Sampling Method (Post Market Sampling)

B.1.5.1 Clause 12 of the Guidelines-Verification applies including the

following:
B.1.5.2 Three (3) units of base model or its generic shall be randomly
taken from the market display.

B.1.6 Specific Guidelines for the Conduct of Verification Testing

B.1.6.1 Testing
All general technical provisions in the Guidelines apply, including
the following:
B.1.6.1.1 Test methods to verify conformity to the claimed
information in the label shall be as specified in PNS
ISO 5151:2014 and PNS ISO 16358-1:2014.

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 B.1.6.1.2 The manufacturer or importer shall be responsible for
the installation of the sample (split type air
conditioner).
B.1.6.1.3 Compartment temperatures (indoor and outdoor, wet
bulb and dry bulb) during stable condition and reading
period shall be maintained +0.1 °C.
B.1.6.1.4 Test samples shall be tested at a standard test voltage
of 230V~+1%, 60Hz +1%.
B.1.6.1.5 All necessary special settings required for the proper
conduct of test shall be provided by the manufacturer
or importer.
B.1.6.1.6 The verification testing shall be conducted by DOE
recognized testing laboratory.
B.1.6.1.7 Conformance on Requirements for Various Case
Conditions

Conformance shall be evaluated according to the cases shown

below:
Case 1st Sample 2nd Sample 3rd Sample Conformance
Condition
Case 1 Pass Not Not Pass
Required Required
Case 2 Fail Pass Pass Pass
Case 3 Fail Fail Not Fail
Required
Case 4 Fail Pass Fail Fail

Note 1: Applies both for tolerances and MEPS.

Note 2: Replacement of defective units shall be allowed up to
three (3) times.

B.1.7 Declaration of Generic Models

The procedure in Clause 12.7 of the Guidelines - Inspection of
Generic Models applies, including the following:
In case of doubt, DOE-EUMB shall require the inspected units be
subject to performance testing.
1. A model shall not be considered generic if:

a. There is a difference in major components (i.e. name plate

rating, compressor, evaporator plate, temperature control
setting etc.)

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 b. There are other differences that may affect the energy
performance/CO2 emissions of the unit.

c. In case of doubt, performance testing shall be conducted on

the submitted samples.

B.1.8 Monitoring

B.1.8.1 Manufacturers/importers/dealers shall allow DOE or its authorized

representatives to conduct market monitoring in their local
showroom to verify attachment of energy label.

B.1.8.2 The monitoring schedule for each showroom shall be done at least
once a year.

B.1.9 Performance Requirements

B.1.9.1 Minimum Energy Performance Standard

B.1.9.1.1 Fixed speed Air conditioners shall have rated CSPF not
lower than:

a) 2.90 CSPF, for rated capacity below 3.33kW, and

b) 2.81 CSPF, for rated capacity 3.33kW and above.

B.1.9.1.2 For Variable speed Air conditioners, the minimum CSPF

shall be the lowest value in the 4-star range as
classified in Table B.1.1 (Energy Efficiency Classification)
and categorized according to the rated cooling capacity
in clause B.1.9.1.1.

Note:
1. Measured CSPF shall be rounded-off to the nearest 0.01 Wh/Wh. The
rules of rounding-off shall be followed.
2. Verdict shall be based on the rounded-off value.
3. MEPS shall be subjected for review and upgrading every three (3)
years or earlier as necessary.
4. The MEPS for Variable-Speed, Multi-Split and Single-Ducted mobile is
under consideration until sufficient data will be available.

B.1.9.2 Tolerances

The following tolerances shall apply to all covered air conditioners.

B.1.9.2.1 The measured cooling capacity shall not be less than 90

percent of the rated cooling capacity of the test sample.

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 Note:
1. Measured cooling capacity shall be rounded-off to the nearest
hundredth. The rules of rounding-off shall be followed.
2. The measured cooling capacity shall be rounded-off first before
determining the tolerance.
3. Verdict shall be based on the rounded-off value.

B.1.9.2.2 The measured CSPF shall not be less than 90 percent of

the rated CSPF of the test sample.

Note:
1. Measured percentage value shall be rounded-off to the nearest tenth.
The rules of rounding- off shall be followed.
2. Verdict shall be based on the rounded-off value.

Note: The rated CSPF shall be mathematically consistent

B.1.9.3 Energy Efficiency Classification of Air Conditioners

B.1.9.3.1 Non-Ducted Air conditioner shall be classified based on
rated CSPF of the product.

B.1.9.3.2 The classification shall be represented by stars with

one star indicating the lowest range of CSPF while
five stars shall represent the highest range of CSPF.

B.1.9.3.3 There shall be two sets of energy efficiency

classification regardless of variable speed or fixed
speed.

a) Below 3.33 kW cooling capacity

b) 3.33 kW cooling capacity and above

B.1.9.3.4 The rated CSPF of air conditioners shall be classified

according to Table B.1.1 Energy Efficiency Classification (window
type & split type).

Note: The method used on the above table is normalization of distribution rated
EER of air conditioner based on the latest list of certified air conditioner (April
2016)

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B.1.10 Presentation of Energy Labels

1- Star

2- Star

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 3- Star

4 -Star

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 5 - Star

B.1.11 Specifications and dimensions of the energy guide

B.1.11.1 The color of the label shall be yellow and blue. Letters and
numerals in blue background are in yellow, while letters and
numerals in yellow background are in blue.
B.1.11.2 The label shall have a dimension of 110 mm width and 150
mm height.
B.1.11.3 All required parameters shall be clear and conspicuous.
B.1.11.4 The paper thickness, pantone color, font face and size shall
be as follows:

Paper Thickness:
Paper thickness: 120 gsm
Pantone Color:
Pantone color yellow 100
Pantone color blue 100
Font Face and Size base on Energy label design artwork:
a. “Energy Guide”: Arial bold, 22 pts.
b. “Air Conditioner”: Arial bold, 11 pts.
c. “Cooling Seasonal Performance Factor”: Arial narrow bold, 9
pts.
d. “Rated CSPF”: Arial bold, 36 pts.

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 e. “Rated Cooling Capacity”: Arial bold, 24 pts.
f. “kW”: Arial bold, 12 pts.
g. “Cooling Capacity”: Arial bold, 11 pts.
h. “For units with the same cooling capacity”: Arial bold, 11 pts.
i. “Name of company ABC”: Arial bold, 12 pts.
j. “Brand”: Arial, 9 pts.
“Model”: Arial, 9 pts.
k. “DOE Control Number”: Arial, 12 pts.
l. “Type’’: Arial, 9 pts.
“Power Input”: Arial, 9 pts.

B.1.11.5 The Energy Efficiency Class pictogram is as depicted in clause

B.1.10.
B.1.11.6 Manufacturers/importers/dealers shall place the energy guide
label at the front of the unit or front of the box displayed for
sale. In case of split type air conditioner, the energy guide
label shall be placed at the indoor (unit or box).

B.1.12 Correction of Performance Ratings

B.1.12.1 Manufacturer/ importer has the option to downgrade the

claimed ratings to comply with the requirements of the
standard based on the result of verification test.
B.1.12.2 New claims shall conform to the tolerances specified in Clause
B.1.9.2

Table B.1.1 Energy Efficiency Classification (Window Type & Split Type)
Cooling Seasonal Performance Factor (CSPF)
Fixed Speed Variable Speed
EEC
Below 3.33 3.33 kW and Below 3.33 3.33 kW and
kW above kW above
One Star 2.90 to 2.93 2.81 to 2.83 - -
Two Star 2.94 to 3.03 2.84 to 2.94 - -
Three Star 3.04 to 3.24 2.95 to 3.12 - -
Four Star 3.25 to 3.99 3.13 to 3.76 3.25 to 3.99 3.13 to 3.76
Five Star 4.00 and 3.77 and 4.00 and 3.77 and
above above above above

Note 1: By 2020, in line with the ASEAN harmonization, the MEPS shall be the four (4) star
EEC.

Note 2: New set of values on table B.1.1 will be based on the available data where the
minimum CSPF will be 3.25 for units with capacity below 3.33 kW; and 3.13 for
units with capacity above 3.33 kW.

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