Introducing the new requirements and enforcement

timeline of SASO2663: 2021 Standard for Air Conditioners

August 25th, 2021.
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Introducing the new requirements for SASO 2663:2021 standard

Enforcement timeline

Registration requirements

Labs Registration process

SABER improvements

Key questions and takeaways

Q/A
Introducing the new requirements for SASO 2663:2021 standard -
Disclaimer

Disclaimer
• This presentation is intended to ensure that all relevant bodies are aware of the issuance of
SASO 2663:2021 standard. This document and all presented information shall not be
considered as the official reference, where the official standard can be found in WASIF portal
at https://wasif.saso.gov.sa/
 Overview: Similarity between the requirements for SASO 2663:2021
and SASO 2663:2018 standards
Standard • This Minimum Energy Performance Requirements (MEPS) and the Criteria for acceptability are
Clauses the same and have not been changed, as follows:

4) Minimum MEPS are based on the rated cooling capacity for the rated EER at rating conditions (T1) and
Energy (T3), according to Table 2, below.
Performance
Standard Table 2 – MINIMUM REQUIRED EER (MEPS) APPLICABLE
(MEPS) Rated Cooling Capacity (CC) categories EER Values (Btu/h)/W
Air conditioner appliance type
at test condition (T1) in (Btu/h) (or W) T1 T3
- 4.1) General Single package of Window type – category A CC ≤ 24,000 (7,050W) 9.80 7.00
24,000 (7,050W) < CC
Single package of Window type – category B 9.00 6.20
≤ 65,000 (19,050 W)
Split type ducted and non-ducted using air-
cooled condensers, heat pumps using air cooled CC ≤ 65,000 (19,050 W) 11.80 8.30
condensers

5. CRITERIA FOR • Tested cooling capacity at all specified points………….……………. ≥ 0.95 x rated cooling capacity at all specified points
ACCEPTABILITY • Tested power at all specified points………………..…………………..… ≤ 1.05 x rated power at all specified points
OF PRODUCTS AT • Tested EER at full load operation at (T1 and T3)………………..…… ≥ MEPS and ≥ 0.95 x rated EER at full load operation (T1 and T3)
• Tested COP………………………..………………………………..…………………. ≥ 0.95 x rated COP
REGISTRATION • Rated COP (Electrical Resistance)…..………………………………………. ≤ 1.0 (W/W)
• Tested voltage…………………...………………………………………………..… (refer to the standard mentioned in Clause 2)
• Test Frequency …………………...…………………………….………………..… 60 Hz ±2%
 Overview of SASO 2663:2021 standard (1/7)
SASO 2663:2021 AIR CONDITIONERS MINIMUM ENERGY PERFORMANCE, LABELLING AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR LOW-CAPACITY
WINDOW AND SINGLE-SPLIT TYPES

Standard Introduction The standard was updated in order to:

Clauses 1. Introducing the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio 4. Requirement of an additional testing point to
(SEER). find SEER value all compressor stages, except fixed
capacity Air-conditioners.
2. Changing the rating method from Energy
Efficiency Ratio (EER) to Seasonal Energy 5. Inclusion of Saudi Arabia’s specific weather bin
Efficiency Ratio (SEER). hours as a part of the calculation tool.
3. Introducing SEER calculation tool. 6. Changing the rating levels, applying SEER
classification

2) Normative • SASO ISO 5151:

References Non-ducted air conditioners and heat pumps — Testing and rating for performance
• SASO ISO 13253:
Ducted air-conditioners and air to air heat pumps – Testing and rating for performance
• SASO ISO 16358-1:
Air-Cooled Air Conditioners and Air-To-Air Heat Pumps — Testing and Calculating Methods
for Seasonal Performance Factors — Part 1: Cooling Seasonal Performance Factor.
• ISO 16358-1:2013/Cor 1:2013:
Air-Cooled Air Conditioners and Air-To-Air Heat Pumps — Testing and Calculating Methods
for Seasonal Performance Factors — Part 1: Cooling Seasonal Performance Factor — Technical Corrigendum 1
• ISO 16358-1:2013/Amd 1:2019:
Air-Cooled Air Conditioners and Air-To-Air Heat Pumps — Testing and Calculating Methods
for Seasonal Performance Factors — Part 1: Cooling Seasonal Performance Factor — Amendment 1
 Overview of SASO 2663:2021 standard (2/7)
SASO 2663:2021 AIR CONDITIONERS MINIMUM ENERGY PERFORMANCE, LABELLING AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR LOW-CAPACITY
WINDOW AND SINGLE-SPLIT TYPES

Standard 5) Criteria for A test report from an accredited laboratory or a laboratory approved by SASO shall be
Clauses acceptability presented for registration. This test report shall include the mandatory test results as shown
of products at
below in Table 4 for test characteristics at T1 and T3.
registration
Table 4 – Temperature and Humidity Conditions
- 5.3) Product
using test Two- Multi-
Test Characteristics Fixed Variable Default Values
report to stage stage
Standard Cooling Full capacity ∅𝑓𝑢𝑙 (46) (W) or (Btu/h)
justify the
performance
Capacity
Full power input 𝑃𝑓𝑢𝑙 (46) (W) ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ —

Indoor: Half capacity ∅ℎ𝑎𝑓 (46) (W) or (Btu/h) 0.859 x ∅ℎ𝑎𝑓 (35)
› 5.3.1) DB 29°C WB 19°C — — D D
Half power input 𝑃ℎ𝑎𝑓 (46) (W) 1.25 x 𝑃ℎ𝑎𝑓 (35)
General Minimum capacity ∅𝑚𝑖𝑛 (46) (W) or (Btu/h) 0.859 x ∅𝑚𝑖𝑛 (35)
Outdoor: — D D D
DB 46°C WB 24°C Minimum power input 𝑃𝑚𝑖𝑛 (46) (W) 1.25 x 𝑃𝑚𝑖𝑛 (35)

Standard Cooling Full capacity ∅𝑓𝑢𝑙 (35) (W) or (Btu/h)

Capacity
Full power input 𝑃𝑓𝑢𝑙 (35) (W) ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ —

Indoor: Half capacity ∅ℎ𝑎𝑓 (35) (W) or (Btu/h)

DB 27°C WB 19°C Half power input 𝑃ℎ𝑎𝑓 (35) (W)
— — ▪ ▪ —

Outdoor: Minimum capacity ∅𝑚𝑖𝑛 (35) (W) or (Btu/h)

DB 35°C WB 24°C Minimum power input 𝑃𝑚𝑖𝑛 (35) (W)
— ▪ O O —

▪ :Required test, – :Not applicable, D :Default value, O :Optional test.

 Overview of SASO 2663:2021 standard (3/7)
SASO 2663:2021 AIR CONDITIONERS MINIMUM ENERGY PERFORMANCE, LABELLING AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR LOW-CAPACITY
WINDOW AND SINGLE-SPLIT TYPES

Standard 5) Criteria for A test report from an accredited laboratory or a laboratory approved by SASO shall be
Clauses acceptability presented for registration. This test report shall include the mandatory test results as shown
of products at
below in Table 4 for test characteristics at T1 and T3.
registration
Table 4 – Temperature and Humidity Conditions
- 5.3) Product
using test Two- Multi-
Test Characteristics Fixed Variable Default Values
report to stage stage
Low Temperature Full capacity ∅𝑓𝑢𝑙 (29) (W) or (Btu/h) 1.077 x ∅𝑓𝑢𝑙 (35)
justify the D D D
Cooling Capacity —
performance Full power input 𝑃𝑓𝑢𝑙 (29) (W) 0.914 x 𝑃𝑓𝑢𝑙 (35)
Indoor: Half capacity ∅ℎ𝑎𝑓 (29) (W) or (Btu/h) 1.077 x ∅ℎ𝑎𝑓 (35)
› 5.3.1) — — D D
DB 27C WB 19°C Half power input 𝑃ℎ𝑎𝑓 (29) (W) 0.914 x 𝑃ℎ𝑎𝑓 (35)
General Minimum capacity ∅𝑚𝑖𝑛 (29) (W) or (Btu/h) 1.077 x ∅𝑚𝑖𝑛 (35)
Outdoor: — D D D
DB 29°C WB 24°C Minimum power input 𝑃𝑚𝑖𝑛 (29) (W) 0.914 x 𝑃𝑚𝑖𝑛 (35)
Degradation Coefficient
Low Humidity and
Cyclic Cooling Test Full Capacity O — — —

Indoor: Degradation
DB 27°C WB 16°C or Half Capacity — — O — 0.27
Coefficient (𝐶𝐷 )
lower
Outdoor: Minimum Capacity — O O —
DB 35°C WB -

– :Not applicable, D :Default value, O :Optional test.

 Overview of SASO 2663:2021 standard (4/7)
SASO 2663:2021 AIR CONDITIONERS MINIMUM ENERGY PERFORMANCE, LABELLING AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR LOW-CAPACITY
WINDOW AND SINGLE-SPLIT TYPES

Standard 8) Energy The specified Saudi weather data, presented in table 5, shall be applied to the SASO ISO
Clauses rating 16358-1:2013, Clause 6 (Calculations) and the corresponding changes mentioned in ISO
classification
16358-1:2013/AMD 1:2019 and incorporated into its calculation tool, to find the SEER rating
- 8.2) Saudi and its relevant measurements, such as the Cooling Seasonal Energy Consumption (CSEC).
Arabia’s • Saudi Arabia’s Specific weather bin shall be incorporated into the SLS system.
Specific
Weather Bin. Table 5 – SAUDI ARABIA’S SPECIFIC WEATHER BIN
Outdoor temperature (°C) bin hours (𝐡) Outdoor temperature (°C) bin hours (𝐡)
21 267 34 456
22 279 35 408
23 281 36 395
24 314 37 360
25 309 38 357
26 341 39 335
27 357 40 325
28 366 41 290
29 411 42 240
30 435 43 200
31 464 44 130
32 501 45 78
33 492 46 24
Total: 8415 (h)
 Overview of SASO 2663:2021 standard (5/7)
SASO 2663:2021 AIR CONDITIONERS MINIMUM ENERGY PERFORMANCE, LABELLING AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR LOW-CAPACITY
WINDOW AND SINGLE-SPLIT TYPES

Standard 8.3) In order to calculate the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) value for products covered
Clauses Calculation within the scope of this standard, the calculation tool shall be applied from ISO 16358-
tool to 1:2013/AMD 1:2019 and based on SASO ISO 16358-1:2013, Clause 6 (Calculations) and the
calculate
corresponding changes mentioned in ISO 16358-1:2013/Amd 1:2019, with the incorporation of
SEER.
Saudi Arabia’s specific weather data under Clause 8.2 within this standard.
• Calculation tool shall be incorporated into the SLS system.

8.4) The Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio classification is based on the SEER value, which is calculated
Determination based on the results of the rated values for the cooling capacity and power input at the specified
of the energy testing points mentioned in Table 4, and determined in accordance with the following table.
efficiency class
Table 6 – SEASONAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY (SEER) Classification
Bar color Energy class SEER limits (Rated value) (Btu/W.h)
Dark green ‫أ‬ A SEER ≥ 18.0
Green ‫ب‬ B 18.0> SEER ≥ 15.0
Light green ‫ج‬ C 15.0> SEER ≥ 12.5
Yellow ‫د‬ D 12.5> SEER ≥ 10.0
Orange ‫هـ‬ E 10.0> SEER ≥ 9.0
Red ‫و‬ F 9.0> SEER ≥ 8.0
Dark Red ‫ز‬ G 8.0> SEER
 Overview of SASO 2663:2021 standard (6/7)
SASO 2663:2021 AIR CONDITIONERS MINIMUM ENERGY PERFORMANCE, LABELLING AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR LOW-CAPACITY
WINDOW AND SINGLE-SPLIT TYPES

Standard 7.4) The following documents shall be submitted, as a declaration, through the registration system
Clauses Additional electronically via SASO website:
Submittals • Rated cooling capacity and rated cooling power at full load, half load and minimum load operations, for
all testing points mentioned in Table 4 (Including the Degradation Coefficient (CD) test report, if any), as
applicable.
• AC settings for full load, half load and minimum load operation, as applicable
• Specify the compressor stages as per clause 3.2 (Fixed, Two (2)-stage, Multi-stage or Variable capacity)
 Overview of draft Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) standard
(7/7)
SASO 2663:2021 AIR CONDITIONERS MINIMUM ENERGY PERFORMANCE, LABELLING AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR LOW-CAPACITY
WINDOW AND SINGLE-SPLIT TYPES

Standard 9.2) Design The new label is subjected to the following

Clauses and changes:
placement of • Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER)
the label classification.
• Rated Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio
(SEER) value (Btu/W.h)
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Introducing the new requirements for SASO 2663:2021 standard

Enforcement timeline

Registration requirements

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 Enforcement timeline

25 June 2021 1st November 2021 1st July 2022

New Standard (SASO:2663/2021) New Registration system Enforcement at Market
was published in the official Gazette • Began receiving new applications for and warehouses
SEER

Today
• Adhere to the additional requirements
for existing applications

2021 2022

25 August 2021 6 months 1st April 2022

Workshop and preparation for Enforcement at local manufacturers
Transferring models according to the
the registration & borders/customs
new standard
• Introducing the New • Fully integrated registration process
Requirements and is considered to transfer applications
enforcement timeline of Air in accordance with the new standard
Conditioners Standard
SASO-2663 – SEER
• Conduct required testing
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A structured approach applied to process SLS applications in
accordance with the new standard

1st November 2021 1st February 2022 1st JULY 2022

New registration system; Began receiving :
Stop verifying products for EER New labels shall be
New applications for SEER from certification bodies posted to all products in
Markets
Upgrade requests from EER to SEER for existing
applications
Renew requests from EER to SEER for expired
applications
Label replacement

1st January 2022 1st April 2022

Stop receiving new applications for EER Suspend EER certificates/applications
Stop receiving upgrade requests from EER to SEER
For applications that are not upgraded, began processing/treating all
EER applications as (Fix-speed) types and issue new labels in
Model-numbers that are being treated as (fixed-speed) accordance with new standard
will not allowed to be carried-out with new
registrations/applications (with same model-number) Label replacement portal will be available for market/salespoint
New labels shall be posted to products in local production lines &
shipments through Saudi Customs
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 Recap of the additional submittals
SASO 2663:2021 AIR CONDITIONERS MINIMUM ENERGY PERFORMANCE, LABELLING AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR LOW-CAPACITY
WINDOW AND SINGLE-SPLIT TYPES

Standard 7.4) The following documents shall be submitted, as a declaration, through the registration system
Clauses Additional electronically via SASO website:
Submittals • Rated cooling capacity and rated cooling power at full load, half load and minimum load operations, for
all testing points mentioned in Table 4 (Including the Degradation Coefficient (CD) test report, if any), as
applicable.
• AC settings for full load, half load and minimum load operation, as applicable
• Specify the compressor stages as per clause 3.2 (Fixed, Two (2)-stage, Multi-stage or Variable capacity)
In order to issue a new SEER label, the following is required
Fixed capacity :
• Test report at full load at (T1/ 35 °C) , (T3/ 46 °C).
• Degradation Coefficient (𝐶𝐷 ) test report is optional if the applicant wants to change the set default value of 0.27.

Two-stage:
• Test report at full load at (T1/ 35 °C) , (T3/ 46 °C).
New • Test report at minimum load at (T1/35 °C)
application • Degradation Coefficient (𝐶𝐷 ) test report is optional if the applicant wants to change the set default value of 0.27.

Multi-stage & Variable:

• Test report at full load at (T1/ 35 °C) , (T3/ 46 °C).
• Test report at half load at (T1/ 35 °C)
• Test report at minimum load at (T1/35 °C) is optional
• Degradation Coefficient (𝐶𝐷 ) test report is optional, for Multi-stage only, if the applicant wants to change the set
default value of 0.27.
In order to upgrade from an EER to a SEER label, the following is
required
Fixed capacity :
• Degradation Coefficient (𝐶𝐷 ) test report is optional if the applicant wants to change the set default value of 0.27.

Two-stage:
• Test report at minimum load at (T1/35 °C), otherwise the system will treat the model as fixed capacity .
Upgrade • Degradation Coefficient (𝐶𝐷 ) test report is optional if the applicant wants to change the set default value of 0.27.

Multi-stage & Variable:

• Test report at half load at (T1/35 °C), otherwise the system will treat the model as fixed capacity .
• Test report at minimum load at (T1/35 °C) is optional
• Degradation Coefficient (𝐶𝐷 ) test report is optional, for Multi-stage only, if the applicant wants to change the set
default value of 0.27.
In order to renew the application from an EER to a SEER label,
the following shall be applied
Renew the existing EER application and issue an EER label:
• Validity of application until 1st April (Suspension of EER certificates). Afterwards, upgrading the EER application
to issue SEER label is valid.
Renew
Renew the existing EER application and issue a SEER label:
• Label is valid until the validity of certification

Renew application requirements are the same as upgrade application requirement (Previously presented).
 Replace an existing EER with a SEER label, the following is
required
On 1st April 2022 ,all applicants who do not upgrade their products to issue the SEER label, the following shall take
place:
• The SEER label will be generated automatically.
Replacement o Two – stages, multi-stages and variable speed compressors will be treated as fixed speed (Resulting in a
lower SEER value and thus, lower model classification).
➢ Models treated as (fixed-speed) can’t be registered as a new application to issue the SEER label
with the same model number.
o Fixed speed will not be allowed to change the default degradation coefficient of 0.27.
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 Requirements for Updating the Scope of Registration
To keep your registration valid in this scope; you must achieve the following requirements:
Requirements 1) Update the registration form with the new standard and testing method standards.
for Updating
the Scope of 2) An accreditation from the Saudi Accreditation Center (SAC) or any accreditation body full member
Registration of ILAC in the scope of test method standards mentioned in SASO 2663:2021 standard.
LABs Registration Procedures

Laboratories Registration procedure Process duration

The process will take 5 working

days from completing the
requirements.
Laboratories

Paying the service

Applying for service Yes
cost
Registration cost
No
• 10000 SR for new registration.
• No cost will be charged for
CABs Acceptance

updating the old standard

Issuing the version.
Dept.

Study the
Notes? registration
application
certificate & scope

Reject the application

CABs’ Acceptance Dept. E-mail

[email protected]
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Saber Improvements

Latest Main Improvements Future Main Improvements

End of service assessment including CB

Adding the contact officers' permissions feature assessment

UX improvements for registration authorized UX improvements applied in applying COC

delegate account

UX improvements applied in applying

Adding different methods for payment shipment certificate

Adding notification center for users Adding and improving reports feature

Improvements in adding the products including

adding products in bulk
Saber eCare
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Introducing the new requirements for SASO 2663:2021 standard

Enforcement timeline

Registration requirements

Labs Registration process

SABER improvements

Key questions and takeaways

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Key questions and takeaways

Key Questions 1. How were the enforcement dates chosen? did SASO considered a sufficient grace period?

2. What should the applicant expect/consider during this time until November 2021 (Start of a new registration)?

3. Following April 1st, 2022, Why EER applications are processed/treated as a fixed-speed type?

4. Why were the Model-numbers - which have treated as (fixed-speed) - will not be allowed to carry-out with new
registrations/applications with same model-numbers?

5. For fixed speed type, do applicants require to submit additional test report? Even if CD value did not change?

Takeaways • Apply for SEER label and upgrade your EER application starting November 2021 (All models)

• Do not exceed April 1st with no action, as this may affect your long-term registration strategy (classification of your
registered model-numbers, downrating your Energy Efficiency level...etc)

• On 1st April, label replacement portal will be available for the market/salespoints

• Following the enforcement dates, old labels in production lines and Markets will be subjected to the relevant
entities violations and related procedures will be applied
AGENDA

Introducing the new requirements for SASO 2663:2021 standard

Enforcement timeline

Registration requirements

Labs Registration process

SABER improvements

Key questions and takeaways

Q/A
Panelists

Eng. Hakam Zamo Eng. Zaid Albogame

Buildings Technical Manager Energy Efficiency labelling department
SEEP SASO

Eng. Hamza Alharbi Abdullah Alsmari

Conformity Assessment Product safety traceability
Acceptance Department Saber Platform
SASO SASO

Eng. Abdulmajeed
Alabdulkarim
Testing, Inspection and Certification
Department Manager
SEEC