ENERGY LABELLING OF HOUSEHOLD AIR-CONDITIONERS (IMPLEMENTING MEASURES) REGULATIONS

ENERGY LABELLING OF HOUSEHOLD

AIR-CONDITIONERS (IMPLEMENTING MEASURES

SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION 427.75

ENERGY LABELLING OF HOUSEHOLD

AIR-CONDITIONERS (IMPLEMENTING

MEASURES) REGULATIONS

20th July, 2011 *

LEGAL NOTICE 338 of 2011.

(1) The title of these regulations is the Energy Labelling of

Household Air-Conditioners (Implementing Measures)

Regulations.

(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, hereinafter 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.

Based on Annex I of Directive 2002/31/EC

LABEL

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

illustrations

Label for cooling only appliances - Label 1

Label for cooling only appliances - Label 2

2. The following notes define the information to be included

Supplier’s name or trade mark.

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.

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.

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 ( * ), a copy of the eco-label may be added here.

The indicative annual energy consumption calculated with the total

input power as defined in the harmonised standards referred to in

regulation 4(6) and (7) 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 (7) (conditions T1 "moderate").

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) (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 regulation 4(6) and (7) (conditions

T1 "moderate").

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

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

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

be placed at the same level as the relevant type.

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 regulation 4(6) and (7) (conditions

T1 + 7C).

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 regulation 4(6)

and (7) (conditions T1 + 7C). If the appliance heating capability is

provided by a resistive element then the COP (coefficient of

*OJ L 237, 21.9.2000, p. 1.

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 ( * ).

NB

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

Schedule V.

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

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.

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

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(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 regulation 4(6) and (7).

(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.

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 definitions of the Energy Labelling Regulations shall

apply.

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)

(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) (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) (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) (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) (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).

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.

(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

*See regulation 1(5) of these Regulations as originally promulgated.

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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);

(e) operating instructions, if any.

Where the information relating to a particular model

combination has been obtained by calculation on the basis of

d e s i g n , an d / o r e x t r a p o l a t i o n f r o m o t h e r c o m b i n a t i o n s , t h e

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.

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.

(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

el ectr on ic med ia, t hat com m un icat ion sha ll in clud e al l the

information specified in Schedule III.

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

determined in accordance with Schedule IV.

(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 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.

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) 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

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

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

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) 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

( 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

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

4.70 > 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

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.

Based on Annex V of Directive 2002/40/EC

TRANSLATION OF TERMS TO BE USED IN LABEL AND FICHE

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) hreof (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) (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) (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) (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).

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.

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