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UNITARY LARGE EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

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PREFACE

The following manual outlines the procedures and policies of the Performance Certification Program for Unitary Large Equipment (ULE) operated by the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI). This manual is to be used in conjunction with the AHRI General Operations Manual for AHRI Certification Programs. Where the AHRI General Operations Manual and this product-specific manual differ, this product-specific operations manual shall prevail. The revision of this manual supersedes all previous revisions. The current edition of this manual, as well as the AHRI General Operations Manual, can be accessed through the AHRI website, www.ahrinet.org. The ULE Certification Program by AHRI provides for independent verification of the Unitary Large Equipment manufacturers’ stated equipment performance. Safety criteria are not within the scope of this program. Participation in the program is voluntary. Any manufacturer, regardless of AHRI membership, may obtain approval of Program Ratings and use of the AHRI ULE Certification Mark hereinafter referred to as the “Mark”. The Mark is the Participant’s public representation that the ratings of randomly selected samples have been verified by an independent laboratory in accordance with test procedures prescribed by this operations manual. A Certification Agreement is executed between the manufacturer and AHRI specifying the conditions under which such Ratings and the Mark may be used. No manufacturer has the right to use Program Ratings or to state that their products have been tested in conformance with the procedures outlined in this Rating Procedure unless and until they have received written authority from AHRI to use the Mark as applied to the specific approved Program Ratings. This Operations Manual has been prepared to assure that administration of the program is carried out in a uniform manner. It is an amplification of the Certification Agreement signed by licensees and AHRI. General information, procedural details, and copies of forms are included in the Operations Manual. Provisions of the Operations Manual may be amended as provided in the Certification Agreement.

Note:

This manual supersedes the Unitary Large Equipment Operations Manual, December 2010.

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CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS OPERATIONS MANUAL FOR UNITARY LARGE EQUIPMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION

PAGE 1 Program Overview

1.1 Applicable Rating Standard ................................................................................... 1 1.2 Product Definitions ................................................................................................. 1

1.2.1 Unitary Air-Conditioner ............................................................................. 1 1.2.2 Air-Source Unitary Heat Pump ................................................................. 1 1.2.3 Condensing Unit ....................................................................................... 1 1.2.4 Indoor Unit ................................................................................................ 1 1.2.5 Outdoor Unit ............................................................................................. 1 1.2.4 Single Packaged System ......................................................................... 1 1.2.5 Split System .............................................................................................. 1

1.3 Program Scope ...................................................................................................... 1 1.4 Intended Market ..................................................................................................... 1 1.5 Basic Model Groups (BMGs) ................................................................................. 1

2 Qualification Process

2.1 Original Equipment Manufacturer Applicants ........................................................ 2 STEP 2.1.1 Certification Application Package ..................................................... 2 STEP 2.1.2 Processing Application Package. ..................................................... 2

STEP 2.1.2.1 Performance Certification Agreement for Original Equipment Manufacturer ......................................... 2

STEP 2.1.2.2 Participation and Licensing Fee Invoice .................. 2 STEP 2.1.3 Selection and Acquisition of Test Samples ...................................... 2

STEP 2.1.3.1 Number of Qualification Tests ................................. 2 STEP 2.1.3.2 Acquisition of Qualification Test Samples/ Selection Criteria .............................................................................. 2

STEP 2.1.4 Qualification Testing ......................................................................... 3 STEP 2.1.4.1 Operating Tests ....................................................... 3 STEP 2.1.4.2 Successful Completion of All Qualification Tests .... 3 STEP 2.1.4.3 First Sample Qualification Test Failure .................... 3 STEP 2.1.4.4 Second Sample Qualification Test Failure............... 3

STEP 2.1.5 Welcome to the Program.................................................................. 3 2.2 Private Brand Marketer Applicants ........................................................................ 3

STEP 2.2.1 Certification Application Package ..................................................... 3 STEP 2.2.2 Processing Application Package ...................................................... 4

STEP 2.2.2.1 Performance Certification Agreement for Private Brand Marketer (PBM Agreement) .......................... 4

STEP 2.2.2.2 OEM Agreement on Behalf of the PBM Applicant ... 4 STEP 2.2.2.3 Licensing Fee Invoice .............................................. 5

STEP 2.2.3 Welcome to the Program.................................................................. 5

3 Equipment Selection and Testing

3.1 Annual Testing Requirement ................................................................................. 5 3.2 Location of Tests ................................................................................................... 4 3.3 Selection of Test Samples ..................................................................................... 4

3.3.1 Quarterly Loading ..................................................................................... 4 3.4 Method of Acquiring Test Samples ........................................................................ 4

3.4.1 For 65,000 Btu/h to less than 250,000 Btu/h ............................................ 4 3.4.1.1 Alternate Model Selection .......................................................... 4 3.4.1.2 Two Sample Supply Option ....................................................... 5

3.4.2 For 250,000 Btu/h to less than 760,000 Btu/h .......................................... 5 3.5 Sample Delivery Deadlines ................................................................................... 5 3.6 Required Equipment Provisions ............................................................................ 5 3.7 Break-in Operation and Start-up of Test Units ...................................................... 5 3.8 Contact List for Testing Support ............................................................................ 5 3.9 Certified Data ......................................................................................................... 6

3.9.1 Air-Cooled and Water-Cooled Unitary Air-Conditioners from 65,000 Btu/h [19,000 W] to below 250,000 Btu/h [73,200 W] .............................. 6

3.9.2 Air-Cooled Unitary Heat Pumps from 65,000 Btu/h [19,000 W] to less than 250,000 Btu/h [73,200 W] ................................................................. 6

3.9.3 Air-Cooled Air-Conditioning Condensing Units from 135,000 Btu/h [39,500 W] to less than 250,000 Btu/h [73,200 W] ................................... 6

3.9.4 Air–Cooled Single Packaged Unitary Air-Conditioners from 250,000 Btu/h [73,200 W] to less than 760,000 Btu/h [220,000 W] ....................... 6

3.10 Voltage ................................................................................................................... 6 3.11 Indoor Coil Airflow Rate ......................................................................................... 6 3.12 Additional Tests during First Year of Program Participation.................................. 7 3.13 Test Failures .......................................................................................................... 7

3.13.1 Options Following 1st Sample Failure ....................................................... 7 3.13.2 Options Following 2nd Sample Failure ...................................................... 7

3.14 Energy Policy Act (EPACT) Re-Rating Requirements .......................................... 8 3.15 Consequences for Improper Ratings ..................................................................... 8

3.15.1 Double Selection Mode Requirements ..................................................... 8 3.15.2 Probation Mode Requirements ................................................................. 8 3.15.3 Penalty Mode Requirements .................................................................... 8

4 Challenge Tests ................................................................................................................. 8

5 AHRI Directory of Certified Product Performance

5.1 Publication of Ratings in Certified Directory .......................................................... 9 5.2 Data Forms ............................................................................................................ 9

6 Assessment and Payment of Certification Fees

6.1 Equipment Delivery/Disposal Fees ........................................................................ 9

7 Issuance of Violations and/or Termination ..................................................................... 9

8 Program Hierarchy, Complaints, and the Appeals Process ........................................ 9

9 Proper Use of the AHRI Certification Mark and Claims to Certification ..................... 9

Appendices and Forms Appendix A Data Submittal Sheet for Unitary Large Equipment ................................................. Appendix B Types of Unitary Large Equipment ........................................................................... Appendix C Sample Manufacturer’s Decision Forms .................................................................. Appendix D ULE Testing Support Contact List ............................................................................

Tables

Table 1 Minimum External Pressure .......................................................................................... 7 Table 2 Commercial and Industrial Air-Conditioning Equipment Certification ......................... 12 Table 3 Commercial and Industrial Air-Conditioning Heat Pump Equipment Certification ...... 12


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1. Program Overview

1.1 Applicable Rating Standard. It is mandatory for program Participants to comply with the provisions of the latest edition of AHRI Standard 340/360, Performance Rating of Commercial and Industrial Unitary Air-Conditioning and Heat Pump Equipment, and AHRI Standard 365, Commercial and Industrial Unitary Air-Conditioning Condensing Units (Standard). A copy of the Standard is available for download from the AHRI website, www.ahrinet.org.

1.2 Product Definitions.

1.2.1 Unitary Air-Conditioner. One (1) or more factory-made assemblies ordinarily including an evaporator or air cooling coil(s), an air moving device, compressor(s) and refrigerant condenser(s) (air-cooled, evaporatively-cooled, and/or water-cooled) combination and may include a heating function. 1.2.2 Air-Source Unitary Heat Pump. One or more factory-made assemblies ordinarily including an indoor air-conditioning coil(s), an air moving device, compressor(s) and outdoor air coil(s), including means to provide heating and may include a cooling function. 1.2.3 Condensing Unit. A factory-made assembly of refrigeration components designed to compress and liquefy a specific refrigerant. It consists of one (1) or more refrigerant compressors, refrigerant condensers (air-cooled, evaporatively – cooled, and/or water-cooled), condenser fans and motors (where used) and factory-supplied accessories. 1.2.4 Indoor Unit. A component of a split-system central air conditioner or heat pump that is designed to transfer heat between refrigerant and air, or refrigerant and water, and which consists of an indoor coil, an air movement device, and a temperature sensing control with the integrated controls for the matching Outdoor Unit. 1.2.5 Outdoor Unit. A component of a split-system central air conditioner or heat pump that is designed to transfer heat between refrigerant and air, or refrigerant and water, and which consists of an outdoor coil, compressor(s), an air moving device, and in addition for heat pumps, a heating mode expansion device, reversing valve, and defrost controls. 1.2.6 Single Packaged System. Any Unitary Air-Conditioner or Air-Source Unitary Heat Pump that has the means for air circulation and heat removal, air cleaning, and the controls thereof, in the same cabinet. 1.2.7 Split System. Any Unitary Air-Conditioner or Air-Source Unitary Heat Pump that has one or more of the major assemblies separated from the others.

1.3 Program Scope. This program applies to 60 Hz Production Models of Unitary Large Equipment, as defined in Section 1.2. The program entails the following:

• Unitary Air-Conditioners and Heat Pumps from 65,000 Btu/h to less than 250,000 Btu/h;

o Single Packaged and Split Systems o Air-cooled and water-cooled

• Air-cooled Air-Conditioning Condensing Units from 135,000 Btu/h to less than 250,000 Btu/h;

• Air-Cooled Single Packaged Unitary Air-Conditioners from 250,000 Btu/h to less than 760,000 Btu/h.

1.4 Intended Market. The Intended Market for this certification program, where the Standard applies, includes all products defined in Section 1.3 that are sold for use in the U.S. and Canada.

1.5 Basic Model Groups (BMGs). A Participant’s listings shall be grouped by BMG. A BMG shall consist of the same condenser(s) and compressor(s) with several indoor blower and coil combinations.

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2. Qualification Process 2.1 Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Applicants. With the additions noted below, the OEM qualification process shall proceed according to the AHRI General Operations Manual, Section 4.

STEP 2.1.1 Certification Application Package. In addition to the Application for AHRI Certification and Annual Sales Volume Form noted in the AHRI General Operations Manual, Section 4, STEP 4.1, Applicants shall submit the following documentation to AHRI:

• Form ULE-DS1 and supplemental spreadsheet; • One test report for each BMG ; • An Applicant requesting AHRI to submit data to CEC, DOE, FTC, and NRCan

shall submit third-party authorization, compliance forms and other necessary information; and

• Additional information may be needed to meet EPA ENERGY STAR® program requirements.

STEP 2.1.2 Processing Application Package.

STEP 2.1.2.1 Performance Certification Agreement for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM Agreement). No further action required beyond that listed in Section 4, STEP 4.2 of the AHRI General Operations Manual. STEP 2.1.2.2 Participation and Licensing Fee Invoice. Payment of the Participation and Licensing Fee is due within 30 calendar days of the invoice issue date. Testing shall not be conducted until the invoice is paid in full. No further action required beyond that listed in Section 4, STEP 4.2 of the AHRI General Operations Manual.

STEP 2.1.3 Selection and Acquisition of Test Samples.

STEP 2.1.3.1 Number of Qualification Tests.

• For 65,000 Btu/h to less than 250,000 Btu/h. 30% of an Applicant’s BMGs shall be tested, with a minimum of two (2) models. Fractional numbers shall be rounded to the nearest whole number using traditional rounding methods.

• For 250,000 Btu/h to less than 760,000 Btu/h. 20% of an Applicant’s BMGs shall be tested, with a minimum of two (2) models. Fractional numbers shall be rounded to the nearest whole number using traditional rounding methods.

STEP 2.1.3.2 Acquisition of Qualification Test Samples/Selection Criteria.

• For 65,000 Btu/h to less than 250,000 Btu/h. Within 60 calendar days of a request from AHRI, the Applicant shall have samples available for selection.

• For 250,000 Btu/h to less than 760,000 Btu/h. Within 90 calendar days of a request from AHRI, the Applicant shall have samples available for selection.

Samples shall be acquired in accordance with Section 3 of this manual. All samples shall be provided with the equipment listed in Section 3.6 of this manual.


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STEP 2.1.4 Qualification Testing. AHRI shall supply the Independent Third-party Laboratory Contracted by AHRI (Laboratory) with the Published Ratings. The Laboratory shall conduct the testing of the samples in accordance with the Standard, against the Published Ratings.

STEP 2.1.4.1 Operating Tests. In addition to the Performance Rating tests, the following Operating Tests shall be conducted for all qualification tests:

• Maximum Operating Conditions (MOC) • Insulation Efficiency • Low Temperature Operation • Condensate Disposal

If any of these samples fail any of the Operating Tests, the second sample selected shall pass in order to qualify into the program. If the second sample does not pass, then that model and BMG shall not be entered into the AHRI Directory of Certified Product Performance (Directory) and the Applicant shall cease production and sale of the failed model and BMG in order to qualify into the certification program. A new model shall be selected and tested to continue the qualification process. STEP 2.1.4.2 Successful Completion of All Qualification Tests. If all qualification tests pass proceed to STEP 2.1.5. STEP 2.1.4.3 First Sample Qualification Test Failure. Except as noted below, refer to Section 4, STEP 4.4.2 of the AHRI General Operations Manual for details regarding the first sample qualification failure options. An Applicant is required to pass at least 90% of the first sample qualification tests. Should the pass rate be less than 90%:

• The Applicant shall test additional BMGs until the pass rate of

the first sample qualification tests is at least 90%, or until all BMGs are tested; or

• The Applicant may choose to re-rate all untested BMGs proportionate to the largest deviation of failed test results.

STEP 2.1.4.4 Second Sample Qualification Test Failure. Refer to Section 4, STEP 4.4.3 of the AHRI General Operations Manual for details regarding the second sample qualification failure options.

STEP 2.1.5 Welcome to the Program. No further action required beyond that listed in Section 4, STEP 4.5 of the AHRI General Operations Manual.

2.2 Private Brand Marketer (PBM) Applicants. With the additions noted below, the PBM qualification process shall proceed according to the AHRI General Operations Manual, Section 5. PBM Applicants are not required to undergo qualification testing. PBM product certification is contingent upon the certification of the associated OEM product.

STEP 2.2.1 Certification Application Package. In addition to the Application for AHRI Certification Form noted in the AHRI General Operations Manual, Section 5, STEP 5.1, Applicants shall submit the following documentation to AHRI:

• Certified product data sheets noting PBM/OEM equipment match-ups • An Applicant requesting AHRI to submit data to CEC, DOE, FTC, and NRCan

shall submit third-party authorization, compliance forms and other necessary information.

• Additional information may be needed to meet EPA ENERGY STAR® program requirements.


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STEP 2.2.2 Processing Application Package.

STEP 2.2.2.1 Performance Certification Agreement for Private Brand Marketer (PBM Agreement). No further action required beyond that listed in Section 5, STEP 5.2.1 of the AHRI General Operations Manual.

STEP 2.2.2.2 OEM Agreement on Behalf of the PBM Applicant. No further action required beyond that listed in Section 5, STEP 5.2.2 of the AHRI General Operations Manual. STEP 2.2.2.3 Licensing Fee Invoice. Payment of the Licensing Fee is due within 30 calendar days of the invoice issue date.

STEP 2.2.3 Welcome to the Program. No further action required beyond that listed in Section 5, STEP 5.3 of the AHRI General Operations Manual.

3. Equipment Selection And Testing

3.1 Annual Testing Requirement.

• For 65,000 Btu/h to less than 250,000 Btu/h. 20% of a Participant’s BMGs shall be tested annually, with a minimum of one (1) model. Fractional numbers shall be rounded to the nearest whole number using traditional rounding methods.

• For 250,000 Btu/h to less than 760,000 Btu/h. 20% of a Participant’s BMGs shall be tested

annually, with a minimum of one (1) model. Fractional numbers shall be rounded to the nearest whole number using traditional rounding methods.

3.2 Location of Tests. Testing shall be performed at the Laboratory and the sample shall be installed in the test facility in accordance with the Participant’s published installation instructions in printed or electronic format. 3.3 Selection of Test Samples. Selections shall be made based on data contained in the Directory. AHRI shall inform the Participant, in writing, of the sample(s) selected for test. Participants shall be notified of their annual selections in November of the previous testing year.

3.3.1 Quarterly Loading. Participants shall deliver their samples to the Laboratory on a quarterly basis, spread out over the first three (3) quarters of a calendar year. For example, a Participant with six (6) annual tests shall deliver two (2) samples during the first quarter, two (2) samples during the second quarter, and two (2) samples during the third quarter (refer to Section 3.5 for Sample Acquisition Timeframe). The Participant may choose at its discretion which sample(s) to deliver for each quarter. AHRI shall notify the Participant, in writing, of the number of samples that must be delivered per quarter to the Laboratory.

3.4 Method of Acquiring Test Samples.

3.4.1 For 65,000 Btu/h to less than 250,000 Btu/h. AHRI or the Laboratory personnel shall make a Random Sample Selection or a Random Component Selection from the Participant’s stock inventory. Selected samples shall be shipped to the Laboratory accompanied by the Participant’s published installation instructions in printed or electronic format. Refer to Section 9 of the AHRI General Operation Manual.

3.4.1.1 Alternate Model Selection. When selections are not available from the Participant within specified timeframe, selections may be made from distributors’ stock. The Participant will be notified and is expected to supply the distributor with a replacement unit.


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AHRI may anonymously order a built-to-order unit, not stocked by the Participant, from a distributor. The Participant shall then reimburse AHRI or the Laboratory for the purchase. 3.4.1.2 Two Sample Supply Option. The Participant has the option to have two units initially selected as to assure, if needed, the availability of a second sample. After the units are selected and sealed, the Participant may ship both units to the Laboratory or hold the second sample until requested.

3.4.2 For 250,000 Btu/h to less than 760,000 Btu/h. AHRI or the Laboratory personnel shall make a Random Component Selection or witness assembly of AHRI selected units, at least 14 calendar days prior to the sample delivery deadline specified by AHRI. For the latter, the Laboratory personnel are to be present at the final assembly and quality functional test and the unit is to be sealed and shipped to the test lab. Selected samples shall be shipped to the Laboratory accompanied by the Participant’s published installation instructions in printed or electronic format. Refer to Section 9 of the AHRI General Operation Manual.

3.5 Sample Delivery Deadlines.

• The Participant shall deliver its first set of selected sample(s) to the Laboratory within 60 calendar days of notification of selections from AHRI for units from 65,000 Btu/h to less than 250,000 Btu/h, and within 90 calendar days for units from 250,000 Btu/h to less than 760,000 Btu/h.

• The Participant shall deliver its second set of selected sample(s) to the Laboratory by no later than May 1st of the testing year.

• The Participant shall deliver its third set of selected sample(s) to the Laboratory by no later than August 1st of the testing year.

Failure to deliver the sample within the specified timeframe shall result in a program violation. 3.6 Required Equipment Provisions. The Participant shall provide a complete system to the Laboratory, as required, consisting of the following:

• Outdoor unit; • Indoor unit; • Expansion device; • Air-moving equipment and motor and drives suitable for the rated indoor coil cfm and static; • Other listed system enhancement devices; and • Published installation instructions in printed or electronic format.

The Participant is responsible for shipping all necessary equipment and parts to the Laboratory in order to ensure that the sample functions properly and test(s) can be performed in accordance with the Standard. 3.7 Break-in Operation and Start-Up of Test Units. The Participant may instruct the Laboratory to operate the equipment for a specified number of “break-in” hours, not to exceed 16 hours at ambient conditions, prior to testing. The Participant is required to pay all break-in costs directly to the Laboratory. 3.8 Contact List for Testing Support. Within two (2) calendar weeks of the original selection by AHRI, the Participant shall provide a contact list for testing support to AHRI and the Laboratory. The Participant is responsible for notifying AHRI and the Laboratory of any changes to the contact list that occur during a testing year. Refer to Appendix E for the contact list template.


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3.9 Certified Data. In accordance with the Standard, the following certified ratings are verified by test:

3.9.1 Air-Cooled and Water-Cooled Unitary Air-Conditioners from 65,000 Btu/h [19,000 W] to below 250,000 Btu/h [73,200 W]:

• Standard Rating Cooling Capacity, Btu/h; • Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER), Btu/W·h; and • Integrated Energy Efficiency Ratio (IEER).

3.9.2 Air-Cooled Unitary Heat Pumps from 65,000 Btu/h [19,000 W] to less than 250,000 Btu/h [73,200 W]:

• Standard Rating Cooling Capacity, Btu/h; • Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER), Btu/W·h; • High Temperature Heating Standard Rating Capacity, Btu/h; • High Temperature Coefficient of Performance (COP 47°F); • Low Temperature Heating Standard Rating Capacity, Btu/h; • Low Temperature Coefficient of Performance (COP 17°F); and • Integrated Energy Efficiency Ratio (IEER).

3.9.3 Air-Cooled Air-Conditioning Condensing Units from 135,000 Btu/h [39,500 W] to less than 250,000 Btu/h [73,200 W]:


3.9.4 Air–Cooled Single Packaged Unitary Air-Conditioners from 250,000 Btu/h [73,200 W] to less than 760,000 Btu/h [220,000 W]:


3.10 Voltage. Standard Rating tests shall be conducted using the nameplate rated voltage and frequency specified in the Standard. For equipment with dual nameplate ratings, tests shall be performed at both voltages or at the lower of the two if only a single Standard Rating is published. 3.11 Indoor Coil Airflow Rate. For Full Load Capacity and EER, testing shall be conducted at the rated cfm and the required external static pressure as per Table 1 with a static pressure tolerance of -0.0 in H2O to +0.05 in H2O. If the rated cfm is not obtained at the required external static pressure and it is below 95% or greater than 105% of the rated cfm, the Participant shall change the cfm rating by adjusting the speed of the fan motor or supply alternate dives. For IEER testing for units with fixed speed indoor fans, the airflow rate shall be held constant at the full load airflow rate. For VAV units, the airflow rate at part load shall be adjusted to maintain the full load measured leaving air dry-bulb temperature, and the external static shall be reduced per the following equation.

2Part Load CFMExternal Static Full Load External StaticFull Load CFM

= ×

The tolerance for the leaving air dry-bulb temperature on VAV units is ±0.3 F. For units using discrete step fan control, the fan speed shall be adjusted as specified by the controls and the external static shall be reduced per the above equation.


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Table 1. Minimum External Pressure

*Standard Capacity Ratings Minimum External Resistance

(Btu/h) x 1000 W x 1000 in. H2O kPa 65 thru 70 71 thru 105 106 thru 134 135 thru 210 211 thru 280 281 thru 350 351 thru 400 401 thru 500 501 and over

19 thru 21 21 thru 30.8

31.1 thru 39.3 39.6 thru 61.6 61.7 thru 82.1 82.2 thru 103 103 thru 117 117 thru 146 147 and over

0.20 0.25 0.30 0.35 0.40 0.45 0.55 0.65 0.75

0.05 0.06 0.07 0.09 0.10 0.11 0.14 0.16 0.19

* Cooling Capacity for units with cooling function; High Temperature Heating Capacity for heating-only units

3.12 Additional Tests during First Year of Program Participation. For a Participant in its first year of the program, the following additional tests shall be conducted for each selected sample at the expense of the Participant:

• Maximum Operating Conditions (MOC) • Insulation Efficiency • Low Temperature Operation • Condensate Disposal

If a sample fails any of these tests, the second sample selected shall pass in order to keep the BMG unaffected. If the second sample does not pass these tests, then the Participant shall stop all sales and marketing of that model and BMG and that BMG shall not be entered into the Directory. 3.13 Test Failures.

3.13.1 Options Following 1st Sample Failure. When the Participant is notified of a first sample certified rating failure, the Participant has seven (7) calendar days to select one of the following options:

• Claim the sample Defective, as described in the AHRI General Operations

Manual, Section 9; • Re-rate only the failed metric for all models within the failed sample’s BMG

proportionate to the failed test’s results; • Test second sample of the same model (sample must be available within the

timeframe and procedure allotted in Section 3.4 following notification of decision to AHRI via Manufacturer’s Decision Form [MDF]); or

• Obsolete the model, which also obsoletes all models within the corresponding BMG.

3.13.2 Options Following 2nd Sample Failure. When the Participant is notified of a second-sample certified rating failure, the Participant has seven (7) calendar days to select one of the following options:

• Claim the sample Defective, as described in the AHRI General Operations Manual, Section 9;

• Re-rate only the failed metric for all models within the failed sample’s BMG proportionate to the failed test’s results; or

• Obsolete the model, which also obsoletes all models within the corresponding BMG.


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3.14 Energy Policy Act (EPACT) Re-rating Requirements. EPACT units are those that operate on three-phase power.

• If an EPACT-covered (U.S. Energy Policy Act) model requires re-rating below the EPACT minimum efficiency, it shall be obsoleted and listed on the Directory with the appropriate “WAS” ratings.

• In the event of failure, all models in the BMG shall be re-rated proportionately as described above. Those re-rated at less than the EPACT minimum efficiencies shall be obsoleted and listed as previously stated.

• Should a chosen model fail but required rating still meets the EPACT minimum efficiency, all models in the basic model group shall be re-rated proportionately; any model which then does not meet the EPACT minimum efficiencies, shall similarly be obsoleted and listed. Any such model however may be tested to determine its pass/fail status at the expense of the Participant.

3.15 Consequences for Improper Ratings.

3.15.1 Double Selection Mode Requirements. Except as noted below, the Double Selection Mode Requirements shall proceed according to Section 9 of the AHRI General Operations Manual.

• For 250,000 Btu/h to less than 760,000 Btu/h. Upon notification of selection

from AHRI, the Participant shall provide one (1) sample of each model. If the first sample fails and the Participant chooses to test a second sample, a sample shall be available within 90 calendar days following notification of decision to AHRI via Manufacturer’s Decision Form (MDF).

3.15.2 Probation Mode Requirements. Except as noted below, the Probation Mode Requirements shall proceed according to Section 9 of the AHRI General Operations Manual.



3.15.3 Penalty Mode Requirements. Except as noted below, the Penalty Mode Requirements shall proceed according to Section 9 of the AHRI General Operations Manual.



4. Challenge Tests

Refer to Section 10 of the AHRI General Operations Manual.

5. AHRI Directory of Certified Product Performance All certified products shall be listed in the Directory, www.ahridirectory.org. Certification shall not be implied nor claimed for any product not listed in the Directory. Except as noted below, the Participant shall follow the steps outlined in Section 11 of the AHRI General Operations Manual.

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5.1 Publication of Ratings in Certified Directory. The following information pertaining to each model certified shall be published in the Directory:

• AHRI Certified Reference Number • Model Status • Name of Manufacturer • Trade Name • Model Number(s) or Designation(s) • AHRI Product Type • Refrigerant • AHRI Standard Rating Cooling Capacity, Btu/h • Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER), Btu/W·h • Integrated Energy Efficiency Ratio (IEER) • High Temperature Heating Standard Rating Capacity, Btu/h • High Temperature Coefficient of Performance (COP), 47°F • Low Temperature Heating Standard Rating Capacity, Btu/h • Low Temperature Coefficient of Performance (COP), 17°F

5.2 Data Forms. Each Participant shall list its products by BMG. OEM and PBM Participants shall submit/edit product data via the Directory or data submittal sheets, as applicable.

6. Assessment and Payment of Certification Fees

Except as noted below, the assessment and payment of certification fees shall proceed according to the AHRI General Operations Manual, Section 12.

6.1 Equipment Delivery/Disposal Fees. The Participant is responsible for the delivery and expenses associated with shipping test samples to the Laboratory. However, following the completion of the test, the sample shall be shipped prepaid by AHRI to the destination specified by the Participant. The Participant shall provide instruction to the Laboratory regarding the disposal/shipment of the sample(s).

7. Issuance of Violations and/or Termination


8. Program Hierarchy, Complaints, and the Appeals Process


9. Proper Use of the AHRI Certification Mark and Claims to Certification

Refer to the AHRI Brand Usage Manual.


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APPENDIX A

DATA SUBMITTAL SHEET FOR UNITARY LARGE EQUIPMENT

FORM ULE-DS

NOTE - * preceding field name indicates required field (special

requirement conditions noted in next column) Updated – 12/19/2011

AHRI SYSTEM REQUIRED SECTION (complete all) 1 *OEM: 2 *Location:

PROGRAM & PRODUCT IDENTIFIERS REQUIRED SECTION (complete all) 3 *AHRI Program: AHRI Certification Program - Unitary (ULE) 4 *AHRI Type: type of unit - SPY-A, RCU-A-CB, etc. (refer to OM for descriptions) 5 *Trade/Brand Name:

PRODUCT MODEL CHARACTERISTICS COMPLETE ONLY THE APPROPRIATE FIELDS 6 *Condensing Unit or Package unit model number: alpha numeric up to 25 characters. no * in first four characters 7 *Indoor Model Number (s): for split system units - alpha numeric up to 25 characters 8 *Is this a Dual Condensing Unit? YES or NO Is this system run with two condensers?

*Correlating single condensing unit model number: If Dual condensing unit is YES, identify correlating single condensing unit

9 *Volts: electrical voltage input to outdoor unit 10 *Hertz: electrical frequency input to outdoor unit 11 *Phase: single or three phase 12 Sold in California? unit sold in California - YES, otherwise - NO 13 Exclusively for sale in Canada and for Export? sold exclusively in Canada and for Export - YES, otherwise NO 14 *Refrigerant Type: R-22, R-410a, R-407c, R-134a 15 *Condensing Unit Gross Finned Face Area: 16 *Compressor Model Number: for systems MFG's - alpha numeric up to 25 characters 17 *Alternate Compressor Model Number: for systems MFG's - alpha numeric up to 25 characters

Testing & Rating Comments: remarks used for testing and rating purposes

Footnotes:

*Vapor Line OD: for split system units - outside diameter (OD) in inches 18 *Liquid Line OD: for split system units - outside diameter (OD) in inches

PRODUCT PERFORMANCE RATINGS COMPLETE ONLY THE APPROPRIATE FIELDS

AHRI Rating Standard Rating:

19 *Cooling Capacity (Btu/h) @ 95F: certified capacity rating at standard rating cooling conditions - Single Voltage, or 208 when dual voltage

20 *Cooling Capacity - 2 (Btu/h) @ 95F: certified capacity rating at standard rating cooling conditions - 230 when dual voltage

21 *EER Rating (Btu/h/watt) @ 95F energy efficiency rating at standard rating conditions - Single Voltage, or 208 when dual voltage-nearest 0.1

22 *EER Rating - 2 (Btu/h/watt) @ 95F energy efficiency rating at standard rating conditions - 230 when dual voltage

23 *Outdoor Coil Air Quantity (SCFM): rated standard airflow (cubic feet per minute) - for Air cooled or Evaporative Cooled-nearest 0.1

24 *Indoor Coil Air Quantity (SCFM): rated standard airflow (cubic feet per minute) - for all units

25 *Condensor Water Flow (gpm) rated standard water flow (cubic feet per minute) - for water cooled units only

26 Heat Pumps Only

*Heating Capacity 47oF (Btu/h): Single Voltage, or 208 when dual voltage 27 *Heating Capacity 47oF -2 (Btu/h): 230 when dual voltage 28 *COP 47oF: Single Voltage, or 208 when dual voltage-nearest 0.01 29 *COP 47oF - 2: 230 when dual voltage-nearest 0.01 30 *Heating Capacity 17oF (Btu/h): Single Voltage, or 208 when dual voltage-nearest 0.01 31 *Heating Capacity 17oF - 2 (Btu/h): 230 when dual voltage 32 *COP 17oF: Single Voltage, or 208 when dual voltage-nearest 0.01 33 *COP 17oF - 2: 230 when dual voltage-nearest 0.01 34 Demand Defrost: Yes or no 35 Part Load Rating


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36 Integrated Energy Efficiency Ratio (IEER) Part load energy efficiency rating, nearest 0.1

37 a. Number of Stages Single Stage, Dual Stage, Multiple Stage, Variable Stage

b. Blower control method c. Part load air flow for discrete step fan control d. Part load air flow for discrete step fan control (if needed) e. Part load air flow for discrete step fan control (if needed)

Constant volume, VAV, discrete step fan control rated part load standard airflow (cubic feet per minute) rated part load standard airflow (cubic feet per minute), if needed rated part load standard airflow (cubic feet per minute), if needed

38 Break-in Period Optional. Manufacturer responsible for costs associated with Break-in period

39 Break-in Conditions Optional 40 Number of Hours outside Test Cell under ambient lab conditions, or 41 a. Number of Hours inside Test Cell under manufactured specified

ambient conditions b. Lab Conditions 42 Required if Break-in Condition is inside Test Cell under manufacture

specified ambient conditions

a. If you have more, add additional percentage/cooling capacity field

If Data to be Submitted to California REQUIRED SECTION (complete all)

43 *Heat Energy Source: Required for CEC if HP - Electric Resistance, Natural Gas, Oil, Heat

Pump, Heat Pump and Electric Resistance, None 44 *Electrical Input at 47F Single Voltage, or 208 when dual voltage 45 *Electrical Input at 47F - 2 230 when dual voltage 46 *Electrical Input at 17F Single Voltage, or 208 when dual voltage 47 *Electrical Input at 17F - 2 230 when dual voltage 48 *Thermostatic Expansion Valve Yes or No 49 Compressor Motor Design Single Speed, Dual Speed, Multiple Speed, Variable Speed 50 Compressor Motor Type Premium, Standard 51 Compressor Fan Motor HP: 52 Outdoor Fan Motor Design: Single Speed, Dual Speed, Multiple Speed, Variable Speed 53 Outdoor Fan Motor Nominal HP: 54 Outdoor Fan Motor Type: Premium, Standard 55 Outdoor Fan Motor Power Factor: 56 Indoor Fan Motor Design: Single Speed, Dual Speed, Multiple Speed, Variable Speed 57 Indoor Fan Motor Nominal HP: 58 Indoor Fan Motor Type: Premium, Standard 59 Indoor Fan Motor Power Factor: 60 Cooling Capacity at 105F Single Voltage, or 208 when dual voltage 61 Cooling Capacity at 105F - 2 230 when dual voltage 62 EER at 105F Single Voltage, or 208 when dual voltage 63 EER at 105F - 2 230 when dual voltage 64 Cooling Capacity at 115F Single Voltage, or 208 when dual voltage 65 Cooling Capacity at 115F - 2 230 when dual voltage 66 EER at 115F Single Voltage, or 208 when dual voltage 67 EER at 115F - 2 230 when dual voltage 68 230 when dual voltage

By submission of this form, I certify that the model listed above meets all of the requirements of the applicable AHRI standards.

Signed: Date: Title:


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APPENDIX B

TYPES OF UNITARY LARGE EQUIPMENT

Table 2. Commercial and Industrial Air-Conditioning Equipment Certification

Designation AHRI Type Rating Standard Certified Capacity Range

Single Package, Air Cooled SP-A AHRI-340/360 ≥65,000 Btu/h and <760,000 Btu/h

Single Package, Water Cooled SP-W AHRI-340/360 ≥65,000 Btu/h and <250,000 Btu/h

Single Package, Evaporatively Cooled SP-E AHRI-340/360 no certification

Year-Round Single Packaged, Air Cooled SPY-A AHRI-340/360 ≥65,000 Btu/h and <760,000 Btu/h

Year-Round Single Packaged, Water Cooled SPY-W AHRI-340/360 Not Certified

Year-Round Single Packaged, Evaporatively Cooled SPY-E AHRI-340/360 Not Certified

Condensing Unit, Coil and Blower, Air Cooled RCU-A-CB AHRI-340/360 ≥65,000 Btu/h and <250,000 Btu/h as a system **

Condensing Unit, Coil and Blower, Water Cooled RCU-W-CB AHRI-340/360 Not Certified Condensing Unit, Coil and Blower, Evaporatively Cooled RCU-E-CB AHRI-340/360 Not Certified

Year-Round Condensing Unit, Coil and Blower, Air Cooled RCUY-A-CB AHRI-340/360 ≥65,000 Btu/h and <250,000 Btu/h as a

system ** Year-Round Condensing Unit, Coil and Blower, Water Cooled RCUY-W-CB AHRI-340/360 Not Certified

Year-Round Condensing Unit, Coil and Blower, Evaporatively Cooled RCUY-E-CB AHRI-340/360 Not Certified

Remote Condenser, Air Cooled RC-A AHRI-340/360 ≥65,000 Btu/h and <250,000 Btu/h as a system

Remote Condenser, Water Cooled RC-W AHRI-340/360 Not Certified

Remote Condenser, Evaporatively Cooled RC-E AHRI-340/360 Not Certified

Condensing Unit, Coil Alone, Air Cooled RCU-A-C AHRI-340/360 ≥65,000 Btu/h and <250,000 Btu/h as a system

Condensing Unit, Coil Alone, Water Cooled RCU-W-C AHRI-340/360 Not Certified

Condensing Unit, Coil Alone, Evaporatively Cooled RCU-E-C AHRI-340/360 Not Certified

Year-Round Remote Condenser, Air Cooled RCY-A AHRI-340/360 Not Certified

Year-Round Remote Condenser, Water Cooled RCY-W AHRI-340/360 Not Certified Year-Round Remote Condenser, Evaporatively Cooled RCY-E AHRI-340/360 Not Certified

Remote Condensing Unit, Air Cooled RCU-A AHRI 365 ≥135,000 Btu/h and <250,000 Btu/h as a system **

Remote Condensing Unit, Water Cooled RCU-W AHRI-365 Not Certified

Remote Condensing Unit, Evaporatively Cooled RCU-E AHRI-365 Not Certified Note ** - Remote condensing units below 135,000 Btu/h must be certified as a system to AHRI Standard 340/360 and optionally can be certified as a system ≥135,000 Btu/h and <250,000 Btu/h or as a condensing unit only ≥135,000 Btu/h and <250,000 Btu/h.

Table 3. Commercial and Industrial Air-Conditioning Heat Pump Equipment Certification

Designation AHRI Type Rating

Standard Cooling Capacity Range Heating and Cooling

Heating Only

Single Package, Air Cooled HSP-A HOSP-A AHRI-340/360 ≥65,000 Btu/h and <250,000 Btu/h

Remote Outdoor Coil HRC-A-CB HORC-A-CB AHRI-340/360 Not Certified

Remote Outdoor Coil with No Indoor Fan HRC-A-C HORC-A-C AHRI-340/360 Not Certified

Split System HRCU-A-CB HORCU-A-CB AHRI-340/360 ≥65,000 Btu/h and <250,000 Btu/h

Split System with no Indoor Fan HRCU-A-C HORCU-A-C AHRI-340/360 ≥65,000 Btu/h and <250,000 Btu/h


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APPENDIX C

Sample Manufacturer’s Decision Forms

MANUFACTURER’S DECISION FORM –

FIRST SAMPLE QUALIFICATION TEST FAILURE NOTIFICATION

AHRI CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR UNITARY LARGE EQUIPMENT

<Date> Dear Certification Program Applicant: Please be advised that the following sample, when tested under the AHRI Certification Program for Unitary Large Equipment (ULE), failed to perform in accordance with the latest edition of AHRI Standard 340/360, Commercial and Industrial Air-Conditioning and Heat Pump Equipment and AHRI Standard 365, Commercial and Industrial Unitary Air-Conditioning Condensing Units. Test data is attached to this notification. Manufacturer: AHRI Test #: Model: Date of Test: Per program rules, following notification of a qualification test failure the Applicant has seven (7) calendar days to elect one of the following options. If a completed Manufacturer’s Decision Form is not received by AHRI within seven (7) calendar days, the Applicant forfeits the opportunity for further testing and all models within the Basic Model Group (BMG) shall be re-rated proportionate to the failed test’s results. FOLLOWING A FAILURE, PLEASE CHOOSE ONE (1) OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS. THE OPTION CHOSEN SHALL CORRESPOND TO THE OPTION AVAILABLE PER THE AHRI GENERAL OPERATIONS MANUAL AND THE ULE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM OPERATIONS MANUAL.

Defective Failure. The Applicant claims that defective part(s) and/or assemblies caused the test failure. Within 30 calendar days of returning this Manufacturer’s Decision Form to AHRI, the Applicant shall provide AHRI with a detailed defect report stating the reason for the defective part(s) and/or assemblies. If AHRI agrees that the program’s definition of a defect has been met, AHRI shall notify the Applicant to supply new part(s) and/or assemblies, to replace only those that have been deemed defective, to the Independent Third-party Laboratory Contracted by AHRI (Laboratory). These new part(s) and/or assemblies shall be supplied to the Laboratory within 14 calendar days of AHRI’s request to the Applicant to supply replacement parts. Failure to provide a defect report and/or new part(s) and/or assemblies by their respective deadlines shall forfeit the Applicant’s opportunity for a replacement test, thus automatically re-rating the model to the failed test sample’s results.

The Applicant may send its own representative to install the replacement part(s) and/or assemblies or may request

the Laboratory to perform the replacement. If the Applicant chooses to have the Laboratory install the replacements part(s) and/or assemblies, the Applicant may not claim improper installation of the part(s) and/or assemblies by the test lab.

Upon receipt of payment for the replacement test, the sample shall be re-tested with the replacement part(s) and/or

assemblies installed. If the sample passes, the Applicant shall not be issued a first sample test failure. If the sample fails, the Applicant shall be issued a first sample failure and shall have the option to re-rate the sample or perform a second sample test.

The Applicant is responsible for the costs associated with the installation of the replacement parts or assemblies, as well as the cost to re-test the sample. The Laboratory shall directly invoice the Applicant for the costs associated with the replacement part installation. Prior to conducting the re-test, AHRI shall invoice the Applicant for the cost of the test. Payment shall be received within 30 calendar days from date of invoice. Failure to make payment within that timeframe shall forfeit the Applicant’s opportunity to claim defective, thus automatically re-rating all models within the BMG proportionate to the failed test’s results.

Re-rate. All models within the BMG shall be re-rated proportionate to the failed test’s results. These re-rates shall be reflected in the AHRI Directory of Certified Product Performance.


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Within 14 calendar days of this failure notification, the Applicant is required to advise AHRI of the steps being taken to correct advertising literature, specifications, software, etc. Within 60 calendar days of this failure notification, the Applicant is required to have withdrawn all known advertising literature, specifications, software, etc. and to have submitted corrected publications/software to AHRI, distributors, dealers, and all other affected parties. The draft public notification of corrections, a copy of the distribution list of those to receive the notification and corrections, as well as a copy of the corrected publication(s)/software, shall be reviewed by AHRI prior to dissemination to the public. Failure to comply with program rules regarding publication/software correction shall result in a program violation.

Second Sample. The Participant shall have a second sample, of the same model or combination, available within 60 calendar days (for systems 65,000 to less than 250,000 Btu/h) or 90 calendar days (for systems 250,000 to less than 760,000 Btu/h) of this failure notification. Failure to present samples for selection within this timeframe shall forfeit the Applicant’s opportunity for a second sample test, thus automatically re-rating all models within the BMG proportionate to the failed test’s results.

AHRI shall invoice the Applicant for the second sample test prior to conducting the test. Payment shall be received

within 30 calendar days from date of invoice. Failure to make payment within that timeframe shall forfeit the Applicant’s opportunity to conduct a second sample test, thus automatically re-rating all models within the BMG proportionate to the failed test’s results.

To ensure the opportunity to preserve this BMG, please return this completed Manufacturer’s Decision Form via email or fax within seven (7) calendar days to the certification engineer noted below. More details on the above options can be found in the AHRI General Operations Manual and the ULE Certification Program Operations Manual. The engineer can address any questions regarding the available options.

Umair Surani, Certification Engineer Phone: (703) 524-8800, x313 Email: [email protected]

Fax: (703) 562-1942

Thank you for your participation in the AHRI Certification Program. (Please complete all fields)

Company: Date: Submitted by: Email: Print

Fax:

Signature: Phone:

Title:


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SECOND SAMPLE QUALIFICATION TEST FAILURE NOTIFICATION


<Date> Dear Certification Program Applicant: Please be advised that the following sample, when tested under the AHRI Certification Program for Unitary Large Equipment (ULE), failed to perform in accordance with the latest edition of AHRI Standard 340/360, Commercial and Industrial Air-Conditioning and Heat Pump Equipment and AHRI Standard 365, Commercial and Industrial Unitary Air-Conditioning Condensing Units. Test data is attached to this notification. Manufacturer: AHRI Test #: Model: Date of Test: Per program rules, following notification of a qualification test failure the Applicant has seven (7) calendar days to elect one of the following options. If a completed Manufacturer’s Decision Form is not received by AHRI within seven (7) calendar days, the Applicant forfeits the opportunity for further testing and all models within the Basic Model Group (BMG) shall be re-rated proportionate to the failed test’s results. FOLLOWING A FAILURE, PLEASE CHOOSE ONE (1) OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS. THE OPTION CHOSEN SHALL CORRESPOND TO THE OPTION AVAILABLE PER THE AHRI GENERAL OPERATIONS MANUAL AND ULE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM OPERATIONS MANUAL.

Defective Failure. The Applicant claims that defective part(s) and/or assemblies caused the test failure. Within 30 calendar days of returning this Manufacturer’s Decision Form to AHRI, the Applicant shall provide AHRI with a detailed defect report stating the reason for the defective part(s) and/or assemblies. If AHRI agrees that the program’s definition of a defect has been met, AHRI shall notify the Applicant to supply new part(s) and/or assemblies, to replace only those that have been deemed defective, to the Independent Third-party Laboratory Contracted by AHRI (Laboratory). These new part(s) and/or assemblies shall be supplied to the Laboratory within 14 calendar days of AHRI’s request to the Applicant to supply replacement parts. Failure to provide a defect report and/or new part(s) and/or assemblies by their respective deadlines shall forfeit the Applicant’s opportunity for a replacement test, thus automatically re-rating the model to the failed test sample’s results.

The Applicant may send its own representative to install the replacement part(s) and/or assemblies or may request

the Laboratory to perform the replacement. If the Applicant chooses to have the Laboratory install the replacements part(s) and/or assemblies, the Applicant may not claim improper installation of the part(s) and/or assemblies by the test lab.


assemblies installed. If the sample passes, the Applicant shall not be issued a second sample test failure. If the sample fails, the Applicant shall be issued a second sample failure and shall have the option to re-rate the sample.

The Applicant is responsible for the costs associated with the installation of the replacement parts or assemblies, as well as the cost to re-test the sample. The Laboratory shall directly invoice the Applicant for the costs associated with the replacement part installation. Prior to conducting the re-test, AHRI shall invoice the Applicant for the cost of the test. Payment shall be received within 30 calendar days from date of invoice. Failure to make payment within that timeframe shall forfeit the Applicant’s opportunity to claim defective, thus automatically re-rating all models within the BMG proportionate to the failed test’s results.

Re-rate. All models within the BMG shall be re-rated proportionate to the failed test’s results. These re-rates shall be reflected in the AHRI Directory of Certified Product Performance.

Within 14 calendar days of this failure notification, the Applicant is required to advise AHRI of the steps being taken to correct advertising literature, specifications, software, etc.


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Within 60 calendar days of this failure notification, the Applicant is required to have withdrawn all known advertising literature, specifications, software, etc. and to have submitted corrected publications/software to AHRI, distributors, dealers, and all other affected parties. The draft public notification of corrections, a copy of the distribution list of those to receive the notification and corrections, as well as a copy of the corrected publication(s)/software, shall be reviewed by AHRI prior to dissemination to the public. Failure to comply with program rules regarding publication/software correction shall result in a program violation.

To ensure the opportunity to preserve this BMG, please return this completed Manufacturer’s Decision Form via email or fax within seven (7) calendar days to the certification engineer noted below. More details on the above options can be found in the AHRI General Operations Manual and the ULE Certification Program Operations Manual. The engineer can address any questions regarding the available options.


Fax: (703) 562-1942

Thank you for your participation in the AHRI Certification Program. (Please complete all fields)


Fax:

Signature: Phone:

Title:


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FIRST SAMPLE TEST FAILURE NOTIFICATION


<Date> Dear Certification Program Participant: Please be advised that the following system, when tested under the AHRI Certification Program for Unitary Large Equipment (ULE), failed to perform in accordance with the latest edition of AHRI Standard 340/360, Commercial and Industrial Air-Conditioning and Heat Pump Equipment and AHRI Standard 365, Commercial and Industrial Unitary Air-Conditioning Condensing Units. Test data is attached to this notification. Manufacturer: AHRI Test #: Model: Date of Test: AHRI Reference #: Per program rules, following notification of a test failure the Participant has seven (7) calendar days to elect one of the following options. If a completed Manufacturer’s Decision Form is not received by AHRI within seven (7) calendar days of this notification, the Participant forfeits the opportunity for further testing and all systems within the Basic Model Group (BMG) shall be re-rated proportionate to the failed test’s results. FOLLOWING A FAILURE, PLEASE CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS. THE OPTION CHOSEN SHALL CORRESPOND TO THE OPTIONS AVAILABLE PER THE AHRI GENERAL OPERATIONS MANUAL AND ULE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM OPERATIONS MANUAL

Defective Failure. The Participant claims that defective part(s) and/or assemblies caused the test failure. Within 30 calendar days of returning this Manufacturer’s Decision Form to AHRI, the Participant shall provide AHRI with a detailed defect report stating the reason for the defective part(s) and/or assemblies. If AHRI agrees that the program’s definition of a defect has been met, AHRI shall notify the Participant to supply new part(s) and/or assemblies, to replace only those that have been deemed defective, to the Independent Third-party Laboratory Contracted by AHRI (Laboratory). These new part(s) and/or assemblies shall be supplied to the Laboratory within 14 calendar days of AHRI’s request to the Participant to supply replacement parts. Failure to provide a defect report and/or new part(s) and/or assemblies by their respective deadlines shall forfeit the Participant’s opportunity for a replacement test, thus automatically re-rating all models within the BMG proportionate to the failed test sample’s results.

The Participant may send its own representative to install the replacement part(s) and/or assemblies or may request

the Laboratory to perform the replacement. If the Participant chooses to have the Laboratory install the replacements part(s) and/or assemblies, the Participant may not claim improper installation of the part(s) and/or assemblies by the test lab.


assemblies installed. If the sample passes, the Participant shall not be issued a first sample test failure. If the sample fails, the Participant shall be issued a first sample failure and shall have the option to re-rate all models within the BMG proportionate to the failed test’s results, or perform a second sample test.

The Participant is responsible for the costs associated with the installation of the replacement parts or assemblies, as well as the cost to re-test the sample. The Laboratory shall directly invoice the Participant for the costs associated with the replacement part installation. Prior to conducting the re-test, AHRI shall invoice the Participant for the cost of the test. Payment shall be received within 30 calendar days from date of invoice. Failure to make payment within that timeframe shall forfeit the Participant’s opportunity to claim defective, thus automatically re-rating all models within the BMG proportionate to the failed test’s results.


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Re-rate. All systems within the BMG shall be re-rated proportionate to the failed test’s results. These re-rates shall be reflected in the AHRI Directory of Certified Product Performance. All systems re-rated at less than the specified minimum NAECA efficiencies shall be obsolete.

Re-test the Same System (following 1st sample failure). If the failed system operated less than 16 hours,

including time for break-in, the Participant may choose to re-test the same system. The result of this test shall establish whether the 1st test is a pass or fail.

AHRI shall invoice the Participant for the re-test prior to conducting the test. Payment shall be received within 30

calendar days from date of invoice. Failure to make payment within that timeframe shall forfeit the Participant’s opportunity to conduct further testing, thus automatically re-rating all models within the BMG proportionate to the failed test’s results.

Second Sample. The Participant shall have a second sample, of the same model or combination, available within 60

calendar days (for systems 65,000 to less than 250,000 Btu/h) or 90 calendar days (for systems 250,000 to less than 760,000 Btu/h) of this failure notification. If the system is not supplied within this timeframe, the Participant shall forfeit further opportunities for testing and all models within the BMG shall be re-rated proportionate to the failed test’s results.

AHRI shall invoice the Participant for the second sample test prior to conducting the test. Payment shall be received

within 30 calendar days from date of invoice. Failure to make payment within that timeframe shall forfeit the Participant’s opportunity to conduct further testing and all models within the BMG shall be re-rated proportionate to the failed test’s results.

Obsolete (following 1st sample failure). Obsolete Models are those that the manufacturer stops producing

following an AHRI test failure. Obsolete is mandatory when a sample fails to meet minimum NAECA requirements. If obsolete is chosen, all models within the BMG shall be obsolete. Obsolete models, with their correct ratings, are shown in the AHRI Directory of Certified Product Performance for six (6) months.

Changes to Literature (for Re-Rate and Obsolete): Within 14 calendar days of this failure notification, the Participant is required to advise AHRI of the steps being taken

to correct its advertising literature, specifications, software, etc. Within 60 calendar days of this failure notification, the Participant is required to have withdrawn all known advertising

literature, specifications, software, etc. and to have submitted corrected publications/software to AHRI, distributors, dealers, and all other affected parties. The draft public notification of corrections, a copy of the distribution list of those to receive the notification and corrections, as well as a copy of the corrected publication(s)/software, shall be reviewed by AHRI prior to dissemination to the public.

Failure to comply with program rules regarding publication/software correction shall result in a program violation. To ensure the opportunity to preserve this BMG, please return this completed Manufacturer’s Decision Form via email or fax within seven (7) calendar days to the certification engineer noted below. More details on the above options can be found in the AHRI General Operations Manual and the ULE Certification Program Operations Manual. The engineer can address any questions regarding the available options.


Fax: (703) 562-1942 Thank you for your participation in the AHRI Certification Program.


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(Please complete all fields)


Fax:

Signature: Phone:

Title:


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SECOND SAMPLE TEST FAILURE NOTIFICATION


<Date> Dear Certification Program Participant: Please be advised that the following system, when tested under the AHRI Certification Program for Unitary Large Equipment (ULE), failed to perform in accordance with the latest edition of AHRI Standard 340/360, Commercial and Industrial Air-Conditioning and Heat Pump Equipment and AHRI Standard 365, Commercial and Industrial Unitary Air-Conditioning Condensing Units. Test data is attached to this notification. Manufacturer: AHRI Test #: Model: Date of Test: AHRI Reference #: Per program rules, following notification of a test failure the Participant has seven (7) calendar days to elect one of the following options. If a completed Manufacturer’s Decision Form is not received by AHRI within seven (7) calendar days of this notification, the Participant forfeits the opportunity for further testing and all systems within the Basic Model Group (BMG) shall be re-rated proportionate to the failed test’s results. FOLLOWING A FAILURE, PLEASE CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS. THE OPTION CHOSEN SHALL CORRESPOND TO THE OPTIONS AVAILABLE PER THE AHRI GENERAL OPERATIONS MANUAL AND ULE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM OPERATIONS MANUAL

Defective Failure. The Participant claims that defective part(s) and/or assemblies caused the test failure. Within 30 calendar days of returning this Manufacturer’s Decision Form to AHRI, the Participant shall provide AHRI with a detailed defect report stating the reason for the defective part(s) and/or assemblies. If AHRI agrees that the program’s definition of a defect has been met, AHRI shall notify the Participant to supply new part(s) and/or assemblies, to replace only those that have been deemed defective, to the Independent Third-party Laboratory Contracted by AHRI (Laboratory). These new part(s) and/or assemblies shall be supplied to the Laboratory within 14 calendar days of AHRI’s request to the Participant to supply replacement parts. Failure to provide a defect report and/or new part(s) and/or assemblies by their respective deadlines shall forfeit the Participant’s opportunity for a replacement test, thus automatically re-rating all models within the BMG proportionate to the failed test sample’s results.

The Participant may send its own representative to install the replacement part(s) and/or assemblies or may request

the Laboratory to perform the replacement. If the Participant chooses to have the Laboratory install the replacements part(s) and/or assemblies, the Participant may not claim improper installation of the part(s) and/or assemblies by the test lab.


assemblies installed. If the sample passes, the Participant shall not be issued a second sample test failure. If the sample fails, the Participant shall be issued a second sample failure and shall have the option to re-rate all models within the BMG proportionate to the failed test’s results, or obsolete the model and its corresponding models within the BMG.

The Participant is responsible for the costs associated with the installation of the replacement parts or assemblies, as well as the cost to re-test the sample. The Laboratory shall directly invoice the Participant for the costs associated with the replacement part installation. Prior to conducting the re-test, AHRI shall invoice the Participant for the cost of the test. Payment shall be received within 30 calendar days from date of invoice. Failure to make payment within that timeframe shall forfeit the Participant’s opportunity to claim defective, thus automatically re-rating all models within the BMG proportionate to the failed test’s results.


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Re-rate. All systems within the BMG shall be re-rated proportionate to the failed test’s results. These re-rates shall be reflected in the AHRI Directory of Certified Product Performance. All systems re-rated at less than the specified minimum NAECA efficiencies shall be obsolete.

Obsolete (following 1st sample failure). Obsolete Models are those that the manufacturer stops producing following an AHRI test failure. Obsolete is mandatory when a sample fails to meet minimum NAECA requirements. If obsolete is chosen, all models within the BMG shall be obsolete. Obsolete models, with their correct ratings, are shown in the AHRI Directory of Certified Product Performance for six (6) months.

Changes to Literature (for Re-Rate and Obsolete): Within 14 calendar days of this failure notification, the Participant is required to advise AHRI of the steps being taken

to correct its advertising literature, specifications, software, etc. Within 60 calendar days of this failure notification, the Participant is required to have withdrawn all known advertising

literature, specifications, software, etc. and to have submitted corrected publications/software to AHRI, distributors, dealers, and all other affected parties. The draft public notification of corrections, a copy of the distribution list of those to receive the notification and corrections, as well as a copy of the corrected publication(s)/software, shall be reviewed by AHRI prior to dissemination to the public.

Failure to comply with program rules regarding publication/software correction shall result in a program violation. To ensure the opportunity to preserve this BMG, please return this completed Manufacturer’s Decision Form via email or fax within seven (7) calendar days to the certification engineer noted below. More details on the above options can be found in the AHRI General Operations Manual and the ULE Certification Program Operations Manual. The engineer can address any questions regarding the available options.


Fax: (703) 562-1942 Thank you for your participation in the AHRI Certification Program. (Please complete all fields)


Fax:

Signature: Phone:

Title:


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APPENDIX D

ULE Testing Support Contact List

Name:Email:

Desk phone:Night Time or Cell phone:

Name:Email:


Name:Email:


Name:Email:


Name:Email:


Name:Email:


Name:Email:


Name:Email:


Name:Email:


Marketing product manager

Primary contact

Alternate contact

2nd Alternate contact

Primary contact

Alternate contact

2nd Alternate contact

ULE CC member

Engineering manager (for ULE products)

Testing Questions

Audit Test Unit Status (Ordering, Delivery,

etc)

Issue Escalation

CONTACT LIST FOR TESTING SUPPORT

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