Measures) Regulations, 2011

Suppliment tal-Gazzetta tal-Gvern ta’ Malta Nru. 18,796, 26 ta’ Awwissu, 2011

L.N. 338 of 2011

PRODUCT SAFETY ACT

(CAP. 427)

Energy labelling of household air-conditioners (Implementing

Measures) Regulations, 2011

IN exercise of the powers conferred by articles 38 to 40 of

the Product Safety Act, the Prime Minister, on the advice of the

Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority, has made the

following regulations:-

(1) The title of these regulations is the Energy Citation, scope and

labelling of household air-conditioners (Implementing Measures) commencement.

Regulations, 2011.

(2) These regulations shall be interpreted in terms of

the Indication by Labelling and Standard Product Information of

the Consumption of Energy and other Resources by Energy Related

Products Regulations, 2011, herein after referred to as “the Energy

Labelling Regulations”.

(3) These regulations implement the requirements

of Commission Directive 2002/31/EC of 22 March 2002

implementing Council Directive 92/75/EEC with regard to energy

labelling of household air-conditioners.

(4) These regulations constitute an implementing

measure within the meaning of the Energy Labelling Regulations

with regard to the energy labeling of household air-conditioners.

(5) These regulations shall come into force on the 20th

July, 2011.

(1) These regulations shall apply to electric mains

operated household air-conditioners as defined in the European

standards EN 255-1, EN 814-1 or the harmonised standards

referred to in sub-regulations 4(6) and 4(7) hereof.

(2)

These regulations shall not apply to the following

appliances

(a) appliances that can also use other energy sources;

(b) air-to-water and water-to-water appliances;

(c)

units with an output (cooling power) greater than

12 kW.

The definitions of the Energy Labelling Regulations shall

apply.

(1) The technical documentation referred to in

regulation 6(2)a of the Energy Labelling Regulations shall include

(a) the name and address of the supplier;

(b) a general description of the model, sufficient for it

to be uniquely and easily identified;

(c) information, including drawings as relevant, on

the main design features of the model and in particular items

which appreciably affect its energy consumption;

(d) reports of relevant measurement tests carried out

under the test procedures of the harmonised standards referred

to in regulation 4(6) and (7) hereof;

(e) operating instructions, if any.

Where the information relating to a particular model

combination has been obtained by calculation on the basis

of design, and/or extrapolation from other combinations, the

documentation should include details of such calculations and,or

extrapolations, and of tests undertaken to verify the accuracy of

the calculations undertaken (details of the mathematical model for

calculating performance of split systems, and of measurements

taken to verify this model).

(2) The label referred to in regulation 5(1) of the

Energy Labelling Regulations shall be as specified in Schedule I to

these regulations.

The label shall be placed on the outside of the front or

top of the appliance in such a way as to be clearly visible and not

obscured.

(3) The content and format of the fiche referred to in

regulation 5(2) of the Energy Labelling Regulations shall be as

specified in Schedule II to these regulations.

(4) Where the appliances are offered for sale, hire, or

hire purchase by means of a printed or written communication or

by other means which imply that the potential customer cannot

be expected to see the appliance displayed, such as a written

offer, a mail order catalogue, advertisements on the Internet or

other electronic media, that communication shall include all the

information specified in Schedule III to these regulations.

(5) The energy efficiency class of each air-conditioner

shall be determined in accordance with Schedule IV to these

regulations.

(6) The information required by these Regulations

shall be obtained by means of measurements made in accordance

with harmonised standards adopted by the European Committee

for Standardisation (CEN) under mandate from the Commission

in accordance with Directive 98/34/EC, the reference numbers of

which have been published in the Official Journal of the European

Communities and for which Member States have published the

reference numbers of the national standards transposing those

harmonised standards.

(7) The provisions of Schedules I, II and III to these

Regulations requiring the giving of information relating to noise

shall apply only where that information is required by Member

States under Article 3 of Directive 86/594/EEC. This information

shall be measured in accordance with that Directive.

Schedule I

Based on Annex I of Directive 2002/31/EC

LABEL

1. The label shall be the relevant language version chosen from the following

illustrations

B

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B

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B

2. The following notes define the information to be included

I. Supplier's name or trade mark.

II. Supplier's model identifier.

For ‘split and multi-split units’, the model identifier of the indoor and of the

outdoor elements of the combination to which the figures quoted below apply.

III. The energy efficiency class of the model or combination determined in

accordance with Schedule IV. The head of the arrow containing the indicator

letter shall be placed at the same level as the head of the relevant class arrow.

The height of the arrow containing the indicator letter shall not be less than —

and not more than twice — the height of the classes arrows.

IV. Without prejudice to any requirements under the Community eco-label

scheme, where a model has been granted a ‘European Union eco-label’ under

Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council

of 17 July 2000 on a revised Community eco-label award scheme ( 1) , a copy of

the eco-label may be added here.

V. The indicative annual energy consumption calculated with the total input

power as defined in the harmonised standards referred to in regulations 4(6)

and 4(7) hereto multiplied by an average of 500 hours per year in cooling

mode at full load, determined in accordance with the test procedures of the

harmonised standards referred to in regulation 4(6) and 4(7) hereof

(conditions T1 ‘moderate’).

VI. The cooling output defined as the cooling capacity in kW of the appliance in

cooling mode at full load, determined in accordance with the test procedures of

the harmonised standards referred to in regulation 4(6) and (7) hereof

(conditions T1 ‘moderate’).

VII. The EER (energy efficiency ratio) of the appliance in cooling mode at full

load, determined in accordance with the test procedures of the harmonised

standards referred to in regulations 4(6) and (7) hereof (conditions T1

‘moderate’).

The type of appliance: cooling only, cooling/heating. This indicator arrow

shall be placed at the same level as the relevant type.

IX. The cooling mode: air cooled, water cooled. This indicator arrow shall be

placed at the same level as the relevant type.

1 OJ L 237, 21.9.2000, p. 1.

X. Only for appliances with heating capability (label 2) the heat output defined as

the heating capacity in kW of the appliance in heating mode at full load,

determined in accordance with the test procedures of the harmonised standards

referred to in regulations 4(6) and (7) hereof (conditions T1 + 7C).

XI. Only for appliances with heating capability (label 2) the heating mode energy

efficiency class in accordance with Schedule IV, expressed on a scale of A

(higher) to G (lower), determined in accordance with the test procedures of the

harmonised standards referred to in regulations 4(6) and (7) hereof (conditions

T1 + 7C). If the appliance heating capability is provided by a resistive element

then the COP (coefficient of performance) shall have the value of 1.

XII. Where applicable, noise measured during the function determining the energy

efficiency, determined in accordance with Directive 86/594/ EEC ( 2) .

The equivalent terms in other languages to those given above are set out in

Schedule V.

2 The relevant standards are EN 60704 -2-10 (noise measurement) and EN 60704-3 (verification).

B

Printing

3. The following defines certain aspects of the label

Colours used

CMYK — cyan, magenta, yellow, black.

Ex.07X0: 0 % cyan, 70 % magenta, 100 % yellow, 0 % black.

Arrows

A

X0X0

B

70X0

C

30X0

D

00X0

E

03X0

F

07X0

G

0XX0

Outline colour: X070

The background colour of the energy efficiency class indicator arrow is black.

All text is in black. The background is white.

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B

Schedule II

Based on Annex II of Directive 2002/31/EC

FICHE

The fiche shall contain the following information. The information may be given in the

form of a table covering a number of models supplied by the same supplier, in which case

it shall be given in the order specified, or given close to the description of the appliance

1. Supplier's trade mark.

2. Supplier's model identifier.

For ‘split and multi-split units’, the model identifier of the indoor and of the

outdoor elements of the combination to which the figures quoted below apply.

3. The energy efficiency class of the model, determined in accordance with Schedule

IV. Expressed as ‘Energy efficiency class on a scale of A (more efficient) to G

(less efficient)’. Where this information is provided in a table this may be

expressed by other means provided it is clear that the scale is from A (more

efficient) to G (less efficient).

4. Where the information is provided in a table, and where some of the appliances

listed in the table have been granted a ‘European Union eco-label’ under

Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000, this information may be included here. In this

case the row heading shall state ‘European Union eco-label’, and the entry shall

consist of a copy of the eco-label mark. This provision is without prejudice to any

requirements under the Community eco-label scheme.

The indicative annual consumption of energy based on an average of 500 hours

per year, determined in accordance with the test procedures of the harmonised

standards referred to in regulation 4(6) and (7) hereof (conditions T1 ‘moderate’)

as defined in Schedule I, note VI.

The cooling output defined as the cooling capacity in kW of the appliance in

cooling mode at full load, determined in accordance with the test procedures of

the harmonised standards referred to in regulations 4(6) and (7) hereof (conditions

T1 ‘moderate’) as defined in Schedule I, note VI.

The EER (energy efficiency ratio) of the appliance in cooling mode at full load,

determined in accordance with the test procedures of the harmonised standards

referred to in regulation 4(6) and (7) hereof (conditions T1 ‘moderate’).

The type of appliance: cooling only, cooling/heating.

The cooling mode: air cooled, water cooled.

Only for appliances with heating capability the heat output defined as the heating

capacity in kW of the appliance in heating mode at full load, determined in

accordance with the test procedures of the harmonised standards referred to in

regulation 4(6) and (7) hereof (conditions T1 + 7C) as defined in Schedule I, note

VI.

Only for appliances with heating capability the heating mode energy efficiency

class in accordance with Schedule IV, expressed on a scale of A (higher) to G

(lower), determined in accordance with the test procedures of the harmonised

standards referred to in regulation 4(6) and (7) hereof (conditions T1 + 7C) as

defined in Schedule I, note VI. If the appliance heating capability is provided by

a resistive element then the COP (coefficient of performance) shall have the value

of 1.

Where applicable, noise measured during the function determining the energy

efficiency, determined in accordance with Directive 86/594/ EEC.

Suppliers may include in addition the information in points 5 to 8 in respect of

other test conditions determined in accordance with the test procedures of the

harmonised standards referred to in regulation 4(6) and (7) hereof.

If a copy of the label, either in colour or black and white is included in the fiche, then

only the further information needs to be added.

The equivalent terms in other languages to those given above are set out in Schedule V.

B

Schedule III

Based on Annex III of Directive 2002/31/EC

MAIL ORDER AND OTHER DISTANCE SELLING

Mail order catalogues, communications, written offers, advertisements on the Internet or

on other electronic media referred to in regulation 4(4) hereof shall contain the following

information, given in the order specified

1. Supplier's trade mark.

2. Supplier's model identifier.

For ‘split and multi-split units’, the model identifier of the indoor and of the

outdoor elements of the combination to which the figures quoted below apply.

3. The energy efficiency class of the model, determined in accordance with Schedule

IV. Expressed as ‘Energy efficiency class on a scale of A (more efficient) to G

(less efficient)’. Where this information is provided in a table this may be

expressed by other means provided it is clear that the scale is from A (more

efficient) to G (less efficient).

4. Where the information is provided in a table, and where some of the appliances

listed in the table have been granted a ‘European Union eco-label’ under

Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000, this information may be included here. In this

case the row heading shall state ‘European Union eco-label’, and the entry shall

consist of a copy of the eco-label mark. This provision is without prejudice to any

requirements under the Community eco-label scheme.

5. The indicative annual consumption of energy based on an average of 500 hours

per year, determined in accordance with the test procedures of the harmonised

standards referred to in regulation 4(6) and (7) hereof (conditions T1 ‘moderate’)

as defined in Schedule I, note VI.

6. The cooling output defined as the cooling capacity in kW of the appliance in

cooling mode at full load, determined in accordance with the test procedures of

the harmonised standards referred to in regulation 4(6) and (7) hereof (conditions

T1 ‘moderate’) as defined in Schedule I, note VI.

7. The EER (energy efficiency ratio) of the appliance in cooling mode at full load,

determined in accordance with the test procedures of the harmonised standards

referred to in regulation 4(6) and (7) hereof (conditions T1 ‘moderate’).

8. The type of appliance: cooling only, cooling/heating.

9. The cooling mode: air cooled, water cooled.

10. Only for appliances with heating capability the heat output defined as the heating

capacity in kW of the appliance in heating mode at full load, determined in

accordance with the test procedures of the harmonised standards referred to in

regulation 4(6) and (7) hereof (conditions T1 + 7C) as defined in Schedule I, note

VI.

11. Only for appliances with heating capability the heating mode energy efficiency

class in accordance with Schedule IV, expressed on a scale of A (higher) to G

(lower), determined in accordance with the test procedures of the harmonised

standards referred to in regulation 4(6) and (7) hereof (conditions T1 + 7C) as

defined in Schedule I, note VI. If the appliance heating capability is provided by

a resistive element then the COP (coefficient of performance) shall have the value

of 1.

12. Where applicable, noise measured during the function determining the energy

efficiency, determined in accordance with Directive 86/594/ EEC.

13. Suppliers may include in addition the information in points 5 to 8 in respect of

other test conditions determined in accordance with the test procedures of the

harmonised standards referred to in regulation 4(6) and (7) hereof.

If a copy of the label, either in colour or black and white is included in the fiche, then

only the further information needs to be added.

The equivalent terms in other languages to those given above are set out in Schedule V.

B

Schedule IV

Based on Annex IV of directive 2002/31/EC

CLASSIFICATION

1. The energy efficiency class is then determined in accordance with the following

tables

where the EER (energy efficiency ratio) is determined in accordance with the test

procedures of the harmonised standards referred to in regulation 4(6) and (7) hereof at

conditions T1 ‘moderate’.

Table 1 — Air-cooled air-conditioners

Table 1.1.

Energy efficiency class

Split and multi-split appliances

A

3.20 < EER

B

3.20 ! EER > 3.00

C

3.00 ! EER > 2.80

D

2.80 ! EER > 2.60

E

2.60 ! EER > 2.40

F

2.40 ! EER > 2.20

G

2.20 ! EER

B

Table 1.2

Packaged (1)

Energy efficiency class

A

3.00 < EER

B

3.00 ! EER > 2.80

C

2.80 ! EER > 2.60

D

2.60 ! EER > 2.40

E

2.40 ! EER > 2.20

F

2.20 ! EER > 2.20

G

2.00 ! EER

(1)

Packaged ‘double ducts’ units (known commercially as ‘double ducts’) defined as

‘Air-conditioner completely positioned inside the conditioned space, with the condenser

air intake and air discharge connected to the outside by means of two ducts’, will be

classified according to Table 1.2 with a correction factor of – 0.4.

Table 1.3

Energy efficiency class

Single-duct

A

2.60 < EER

B

2.60 ! EER > 2.40

C

2.40 ! EER > 2.20

D

2.20 ! EER > 2.00

E

2.00 ! EER > 1.80

F

1.80 ! EER > 1.60

G

1.60 ! EER

B

Table 2 — Water-cooled air-conditioners

Table 2.1.

Energy efficiency class

Split and multi-split appliances

A

3.60 < EER

B

3.60 ! EER > 3.30

C

3.30 ! EER > 3.10

D

3.10 ! EER > 2.80

E

2.80 ! EER > 2.50

F

2.50 ! EER > 2.20

G

2.20 ! EER

Table 2.2.

Energy efficiency class

Packaged

A

4.40 < EER

B

4.40 ! EER > 4.10

C

4.10 ! EER > 3.80

D

3.80 ! EER > 3.50

E

3.50 ! EER > 3.20

F

3.20 ! EER > 2.90

G

2.90 ! EER

B

2. The heating mode energy efficiency class is then determined in accordance with the

following tables

where COP (coefficient of performance) is determined in accordance with the test

procedures of the harmonised standards referred to in regulation 4(6) and (7) hereof at

conditions T1 ‘moderate’.

Table 3 — Air-cooled air-conditioners – heating mode

Table 3.1.

Energy efficiency class

Split and multi-split appliances

A

3.60 < COP

B

3.60 ! COP > 3.40

C

3.40 ! COP > 3.20

D

3.20 ! COP > 2.80

E

2.80 ! COP > 2.60

F

2.60 ! COP > 2.40

G

2.40 ! COP

Table 3.2.

Packaged (1)

Energy efficiency class

A

3.40 < COP

B

3.40 ! COP > 3.20

C

3.20 ! COP > 2.80

D

2.80 ! COP > 2.60

E

2.60 ! COP > 2.10

F

2.10 ! COP > 1.80

G

1.80 ! COP

B

(1) Packaged ‘double ducts’ units (known commercially as ‘double ducts’) defined as

‘Air-conditioner completely positioned inside the conditioned space, with the condenser

air intake and air discharge connected to the outside by means of two ducts’, will be

classified according to Table 3.2 with a correction factor of – 0.4.

Table 3.3

Energy efficiency class

Single Duct

A

3.00 < COP

B

3.00 ! COP > 2.80

C

2.80 ! COP > 2.60

D

2.60 ! COP > 2.40

E

2.40 ! COP > 2.10

F

2.10 ! COP > 1.80

G

1.80 ! COP

B

Table 4 — Water-coooled air-conditioners – heating mode

Table 4.1.

Energy efficiency class

Split and multi-split appliances

A

4.00 < COP

B

4.00 ! COP > 3.70

C

3.70 ! COP > 3.40

D

3.40 ! COP > 3.10

E

3.10 ! COP > 2.80

F

2.80 ! COP > 2.50

G

2.50 ! COP

Table 4.2.

Energy efficiency class

Packaged

A

4.70 < COP

B

4.740 ! COP > 4.40

C

4.40 ! COP > 4.10

D

4.10 ! COP > 3.80

E

3.80 ! COP > 3.50

F

3.50 ! COP > 3.20

G

3.20 ! COP

B

Schedule V

Based on Annex V of Directive 2002/40/EC

TRANSLATION OF TERMS TO BE USED IN LABEL AND FICHE

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