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COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 206/2012
of 6 March 2012
implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to
ecodesign requirements for air conditioners and comfort fans
(Text with EEA relevance)
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
possible refrigerant leakage as a significant environmental
aspect in form of direct greenhouse gas emissions, repre
senting on average 10-20 % of the combined direct and
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European
indirect greenhouse gas emissions.
Union,
(5) As
shown
in
the
preparatory
study
and
confirmed
during
the impact assessment, there is a lack of information on
Having regard to Directive 2009/125/EC of the European
the efficiency of comfort fans. However, in order to
Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 establishing
provide market surveillance authorities important
a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for
information and allow efficient monitoring of the
energy-related products ( 1 ), and in particular Article 15(1)
market for the purposes of setting minimum energy effi
thereof,
ciency requirements in the future, product information
requirements on comfort fans will ensure that the effi
ciency of the appliance and the measurement method
After consulting the Ecodesign Consultation Forum,
used be well visible on the product. Furthermore,
standby and off mode requirements are set for comfort
fans.
Whereas:
(6) The
annual
electricity
consumption
of
products
subject
to this Regulation was estimated to have been 30 TWh in
(1) Under
Directive
2009/125/EC
ecodesign
requirements
the EU in 2005. Unless specific measures are taken,
should be set by the Commission for energy-related
annual electricity consumption is predicted to be
products representing significant volumes of sales and
74 TWh in 2020. The preparatory study shows that
trade, having significant environmental impact and pres
the electricity consumption of products subject to this
enting significant potential for improvement through
Regulation can be significantly reduced.
design in terms of their environmental impact, without
entailing excessive costs.
(7) The
preparatory
study
shows
that
requirements
regarding
other ecodesign parameters referred to in Annex I, Part 1,
(2) Point (a) of Article 16(2) of Directive 2009/125/EC
to Directive 2009/125/EC are not necessary as electricity
provides that in accordance with the procedure referred
consumption and sound power level of air conditioners
to in Article 19(3) and the criteria set out in Article 15(2),
in the use phase are the most significant environmental
and after consulting the Ecodesign Consultation Forum,
aspects.
the Commission shall, as appropriate, introduce imple
menting measures offering a high potential for cost-
effective reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, such as
(8) As
refrigerants
are
addressed
under
Regulation
(EC)
No
for products in heating, ventilation and air-conditioning
842/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council
systems.
of 17 May 2006 on certain fluorinated greenhouse
gases ( 2 ) no specific requirements on refrigerants are set
in this Regulation. However, a bonus is proposed under
the ecodesign requirements to steer the market towards
(3) The
Commission
has
carried
out
a
preparatory
study
to
analyse the technical, environmental and economic
the use of refrigerants with reduced harmful impact on
aspects of air conditioners and comfort fans typically
the environment. The bonus will lead to lower minimum
used in households and small commercial establishments.
energy efficiency requirements for appliances using low-
The study has been developed together with stakeholders
global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants.
and interested parties from the EU and third countries,
and the results have been made publicly available.
(9) Air
conditioners
can
be
part
of
systems
installed
in
buildings. National legislation based inter alia on
Directive 2010/31/EU of the European Parliament and
(4) The
main
environmental
aspects
of
the
products
covered,
of the Council of 19 May 2010 on the energy
identified as significant for the purposes of this Regu
performance of buildings
( 3 ) may set new stricter
lation, are energy consumption in use phase and sound
requirements on those air conditioning systems, using
power level. The preparatory study also identified
( 2 ) OJ L 161, 14.6.2006, p. 1.
( 1 ) OJ L 285, 31.10.2009, p. 10.
( 3 ) OJ L 153, 18.6.2010, p. 13.

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the calculation and measurement methods defined in this
adopted by the European standardisation bodies, as listed
Regulation as regards the efficiency of the air conditioner.
in Annex I to Directive 98/48/EC of the European
Parliament and of the Council of 20 July 1998
amending Directive 98/34/EC laying down a procedure
for the provision of information in the field of technical
(10) Standby
and
off-mode
functions
can
be
responsible
for
standards and regulations ( 3 ).
an important part of the total power consumption of
these appliances. For air conditioners, except for double
and single duct air conditioners, power consumption of
(16) In
accordance
with
Article
8
of
Directive
2009/125/EC,
these functions is part of the minimum energy
this Regulation specifies the applicable conformity
performance requirements and of the seasonal efficiency
assessment procedures.
measurement method. Standby and off-mode
requirements for double and single duct air conditioners
are set on the basis of the Ecodesign requirements of
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1275/2008 (
(17) In
order
to
facilitate
compliance
checks,
manufacturers

1 ).
should provide information in the technical documen
tation referred to in Annexes IV and V to Directive
2009/125/EC in so far as this information relates to
(11) The
combined
effect
of
ecodesign
requirements
set
out
in
the requirements laid down in this Regulation.
this Regulation and Commission Delegated Regulation
(EU) No 626/2011 of 4 May 2011 supplementing
Directive 2010/30/EU of the European Parliament and
(18) In
addition
to
the
legally
binding
requirements
laid
down
of the Council with regard to energy labelling of air
in this Regulation, indicative benchmarks for best
conditioners (
available technologies should be identified to ensure the

2 ) is expected to result in annual electricity
savings of 11 TWh by 2020, compared to the situation if
wide availability and easy accessibility of information on
no measures are taken.
the life-cycle environmental performance of products
subject to this Regulation.
(12) Products
subject
to
this
Regulation
should
be
made
more
(19) The
measures
provided
for
in
this
Regulation
are
in
energy efficient by applying existing non-proprietary
accordance with the opinion of the Committee estab
cost-effective technologies that can reduce the
lished by Article 19(1) of Directive 2009/125/EC,
combined costs of purchasing and operating these
products.
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
(13) The ecodesign requirements should not affect func
tionality from the end-user's perspective and should not
Article 1
negatively affect health, safety or the environment. In
Subject matter and scope
particular, the benefits of reducing electricity
consumption during the use phase should more than
1. This
Regulation
establishes
eco-design
requirements
for
offset any possible additional environmental impact
the placing on the market of electric mains-operated air
during the production phase.
conditioners with a rated capacity of ≤ 12 kW for cooling, or
heating if the product has no cooling function, and comfort
fans with an electric fan power input ≤ 125W.
(14) The ecodesign requirements should be introduced
gradually in order to provide a sufficient timeframe for
2. This
Regulation
shall
not
apply
to:
manufacturers to re-design products subject to this Regu
lation. The timing should be such as to avoid negative
impacts on the functionalities of equipment on the
(a) appliances that use non-electric energy sources;
market, and to take into account cost impacts for end-
users and manufacturers, in particular small and
medium-sized enterprises, while ensuring timely
(b) air conditioners of which the condenser-side or evaporator-
achievement of the objectives of this Regulation.
side, or both, do not use air for heat transfer medium.
(15) Measurements
of
the
relevant
product
parameters
should
Article 2
be performed through reliable, accurate and reproducible
Definitions
measurement methods, which take into account the
recognised state of the art measurement methods
For the purposes of this Regulation, the definitions in Article 2
including, where available, harmonised standards
of Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of
the Council shall apply.
( 1 ) OJ L 339, 18.12.2008, p. 45.
( 2 ) OJ L 178, 6.7.2011, p. 1.
( 3 ) OJ L 217, 5.8.1998, p. 18.

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In addition, the following definitions shall apply:
From 1 January 2013:
1. ‘air conditioner’ means a device capable of cooling or
(a) air conditioners, except single and double duct air
heating, or both, indoor air, using a vapour compression
conditioners, shall correspond to requirements as indicated
cycle driven by an electric compressor, including air
in Annex I, point 2(b) and points 3(a), 3(b), 3(c);
conditioners that provide additional functionalities such as
dehumidification, air-purification, ventilation or supple
mental air-heating by means of electric resistance heating,
(b) single ducts and double ducts shall correspond to
as well as appliances that may use water (either condensate
requirements as indicated in Annex I, points 3(a), 3(b), 3(d);
water that is formed on the evaporator side or externally
added water) for evaporation on the condenser, provided
that the device is also able to function without the use of
additional water, using air only;
(c) comfort fans shall correspond to requirements as indicated
in Annex I, points 3(a), 3(b), 3(e).
2. ‘double duct air conditioner’ means an air conditioner in
which, during cooling or heating, the condenser (or evap
From 1 January 2014:
orator) intake air is introduced from the outdoor
environment to the unit by a duct and rejected to the
outdoor environment by a second duct, and which is
(a) air conditioners shall correspond to ecodesign requirements
placed wholly inside the space to be conditioned, near a wall;
as indicated in Annex I, point 2(c);
3. ‘single duct air conditioner’ means an air conditioner in
(b) single duct and double duct air conditioners shall
which, during cooling or heating, the condenser (or evap
correspond to requirements as indicated in Annex I, point
orator) intake air is introduced from the space containing the
2(d).
unit and discharged outside this space;
3. Compliance with ecodesign requirements shall be
4. ‘rated capacity’ (P rated ) means the cooling or heating capacity
measured and calculated in accordance with requirements set
of the vapour compression cycle of the unit at standard
out in Annex II.
rating conditions;
5. ‘comfort fan’ means an appliance primarily designed for
Article 4
creating air movement around or on part of a human
Conformity assessment
body for personal cooling comfort, including comfort fans
that can perform additional functionalities such as lighting;
1. The conformity assessment procedure referred to in
Article 8 of Directive 2009/125/EC shall be the internal
design control set out in Annex IV to that Directive or the
6. ‘fan power input’ (P F ) means the electric power input of a
management system set out in Annex V to that Directive.
comfort fan in Watt operating at the declared maximum fan
flow rate, measured with the oscillating mechanism active
(if/when applicable).
2. For
the
purposes
of
conformity
assessment
pursuant
to
Article 8 of Directive 2009/125/EC, the technical documen
tation file shall contain the results of the calculation set out
For the purposes of the Annexes, additional definitions are set
in Annex II to this Regulation.
out in Annex I.
Article 5
Article 3
Verification procedure for market surveillance purposes
Ecodesign requirements and timetable
Member States shall apply the verification procedure described
1. The
ecodesign
requirements
for
air
conditioners
and in Annex III to this Regulation when performing the market
comfort fans are set out in Annex I.
surveillance checks referred to in Article 3(2) of Directive
2009/125/EC for compliance with requirements set out in
2. Each
ecodesign
requirement
shall
apply
in
accordance Annex I to this Regulation.
with the following timetable:
Article 6
From 1 January 2013:
Benchmarks
The indicative benchmarks for best-performing air conditioners
single duct and double duct air conditioners shall correspond to
available on the market at the time of entry into force of this
requirements as indicated in Annex I, point 2(a).
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Article 7
seasonal calculation and measurement method, including
considerations on the development of a possible seasonal calcu
Revision
lation and measurement method for all air conditioners in the
The Commission shall review this Regulation in the light of
scope for cooling and heating seasons.
technological progress and present the result of this review to
the Ecodesign Consultation Forum no later than 5 years from
Article 8
the date of the entry into force of this Regulation. The review
shall in particular assess the efficiency and sound power level
Entry into force and application
requirements, the approach to promote the use of low- global
warming potential (GWP) refrigerants and the scope of the
1. This
Regulation
shall
enter
into
force
on
the
20th
day
Regulation for air conditioners and possible changes in
following its publication in the Official Journal of the European
market share of types of appliances, including air conditioners
Union.
above 12 kW rated output power. The review shall also assess
the appropriateness of the standby and off mode requirements,
2. It
shall
apply
from
1
January
2013.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 6 March 2012.
For the Commission
The President
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ANNEX I
Ecodesign requirements
1. DEFINITIONS APPLICABLE FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE ANNEXES
(1) ‘reversible air conditioner’ means an air conditioner capable of both cooling and heating;
(2) ‘standard rating conditions’ means the combination of indoor (Tin) and outdoor temperatures (Tj) that describe the
operating conditions while establishing the sound power level, rated capacity, rated air flow rate, rated energy
efficiency ratio (EER rated ) and/or rated coefficient of performance (COP rated ), as set out in Annex II, Table 2;
(3) ‘indoor temperature’ (Tin) means the dry bulb indoor air temperature [°C] (with the relative humidity indicated by
the corresponding wet bulb temperature;
(4) ‘outdoor temperature’ (Tj) means the dry bulb outdoor air temperature [°C] (with the relative humidity indicated by
the corresponding wet bulb temperature);
(5) ‘rated energy efficiency ratio’ (EER rated ) means the declared capacity for cooling [kW] divided by the rated power input for
cooling [kW] of a unit when providing cooling at standard rating conditions;
(6) ‘rated coefficient of performance’ (COP rated ) means the declared capacity for heating [kW] divided by the rated power
input for heating [kW] of a unit when providing heating at standard rating conditions;
(7) ‘global warming potential’ (GWP) means the measure of how much 1 kg of the refrigerant applied in the vapour
compression cycle is estimated to contribute to global warming, expressed in kg CO 2 equivalents over a 100-year
time horizon;
GWP values considered will be those set out in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 842/2006;
for fluorinated refrigerants, the GWP values shall be those published in the Third Assessment Report (TAR),
adopted by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ( 1 ) (2001 IPCC GWP values for a 100-year period);
for non-fluorinated gases, the GWP values are those published in the first IPCC assessment ( 2 ) over a 100-year
period;
GWP values for mixtures of refrigerants shall be based on the formula stated in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No
842/2006;
for refrigerants not included in the above references, the IPCC UNEP 2010 report on Refrigeration, Air
Conditioning and Heat Pumps, dated February 2011, or newer, shall be used as a reference;
(8) ‘off mode’ is a condition in which the air conditioner or comfort fan is connected to the mains power source and
is not providing any function. Also considered as off mode are conditions providing only an indication of off
mode condition, as well as conditions providing only functionalities intended to ensure electromagnetic compati
bility pursuant to Directive 2004/108/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 3 );
(9) ‘standby mode’ means a condition where the equipment (air conditioner or comfort fan) is connected to the mains
power source, depends on energy input from the mains power source to work as intended and provides only the
following functions, which may persist for an indefinite time: reactivation function, or reactivation function and
only an indication of enabled reactivation function, and/or information or status display;
(10) ‘reactivation function’ means a function facilitating the activation of other modes, including active mode, by remote
switch including remote control, internal sensor, timer to a condition providing additional functions, including
the main function;
(11) ‘information or status display’ is a continuous function providing information or indicating the status of the
equipment on a display, including clocks;
(12) ‘sound power level’ means the A-weighted sound power level [dB(A)] indoors and/or outdoors measured at standard
rating conditions for cooling (or heating, if the product has no cooling function);
( 1 ) IPCC Third Assessment Climate Change 2001. A Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change: http://www.ipcc.ch/
publications_and_data/publications_and_data_reports.shtml
( 2 ) Climate Change, The IPCC Scientific Assessment, J.T. Houghton, G.J. Jenkins, J.J. Ephraums (ed.) Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
(UK) 1990.
( 3 ) OJ L 390, 31.12.2004, p. 24.

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(13) ‘reference design conditions’ means the combination of requirements for the reference design temperature, the
maximum bivalent temperature and the maximum operation limit temperature, as set out in Annex II, Table 3;
(14) ‘reference design temperature’ means the outdoor temperature [°C] for either cooling (Tdesignc) or heating (Tdesignh) as
described in Annex II, Table 3, at which the part load ratio shall be equal to 1, and which varies according the
designated cooling or heating season;
(15) ‘part load ratio’ (pl(Tj)) means the outdoor temperature minus 16 °C, divided by the reference design temperature minus
16 °C, for either cooling or heating;
(16) ‘season’ means one of the four sets of operating conditions (available for four seasons: one cooling season, three
heating seasons: average/colder/warmer) describing per bin the combination of outdoor temperatures and the number of
hours these temperatures occur per season for which the unit is declared fit for purpose;
(17) ‘bin’ (with index j) means a combination of an outdoor temperature (Tj) and bin hours (hj), as set out in Annex II,
Table 1;
(18) ‘bin hours’ means the hours per season (hj) the outdoor temperature occurs for each bin, as set out in Annex II,
Table 1;
(19) ‘seasonal energy efficiency ratio’ (SEER) is the overall energy efficiency ratio of the unit, representative for the whole
cooling season, calculated as the Reference annual cooling demand divided by the annual electricity consumption for
cooling;
(20) ‘reference annual cooling demand’ (Q C ) means the reference cooling demand [kWh/a] to be used as basis for
calculation of SEER and calculated as the product of the design load for cooling (Pdesignc) and the equivalent
active mode hours for cooling (H CE );
(21) ‘equivalent active mode hours for cooling’ (H CE ) means the assumed annual number of hours [h/a] the unit must
provide the design load for cooling (Pdesignc) in order to satisfy the reference annual cooling demand, as set out in
Annex II, Table 4;
(22) ‘annual electricity consumption for cooling’ (Q CE ) means the electricity consumption [kWh/a] required to meet the
reference annual cooling demand and is calculated as the reference annual cooling demand divided by the active mode
seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEERon), and the electricity consumption of the unit for thermostat off-, standby-, off-
and crankcase heater-mode during the cooling season;
(23) ‘active mode seasonal energy efficiency ratio’ (SEERon) means the average energy efficiency ratio of the unit in active
mode for the cooling function, constructed from part load and bin-specific energy efficiency ratio's (EERbin(Tj)) and
weighted by the bin hours the bin condition occurs;
(24) ‘part load’ means the cooling load (Pc(Tj)) or the heating load (Ph(Tj)) [kW] at a specific outdoor temperature Tj,
calculated as the design load multiplied by the part load ratio;
(25) ‘bin-specific energy efficiency ratio’ (EERbin(Tj)) means the energy efficiency ratio specific for every bin j with outdoor
temperature Tj in a season, derived from the part load, declared capacity and declared energy efficiency ratio (EERd(Tj))
for specified bins (j) and calculated for other bins through inter/extrapolation, when necessary corrected by the
degradation coefficient;
(26) ‘seasonal coefficient of performance’ (SCOP) is the overall coefficient of performance of the unit, representative for the
whole designated heating season (the value of SCOP pertains to a designated heating season), calculated as the
reference annual heating demand divided by the annual electricity consumption for heating;
(27) ‘reference annual heating demand’ (Q H ) means the reference heating demand [kWh/a], pertaining to a designated
heating season, to be used as basis for calculation of SCOP and calculated as the product of the design load for
heating (Pdesignh) and the seasonal equivalent active mode hours for heating (H HE );
(28) ‘equivalent active mode hours for heating’ (H HE ) means the assumed annual number of hours [h/a] the unit must
provide the design load for heating (Pdesignh) in order to satisfy the reference annual heating demand, as set out in
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(29) ‘annual electricity consumption for heating’ (Q HE ) means the electricity consumption [kWh/a] required to meet the
indicated reference annual heating demand and which pertains to a designated heating season; and is calculated as
the reference annual heating demand divided by the active mode seasonal coefficient of performance (SCOPon), and the
electricity consumption of the unit for thermostat off-, standby-, off- and crankcase heater-mode during the heating
season;
(30) ‘active mode seasonal coefficient of performance’ (SCOPon) means the average coefficient of performance of the unit in
active mode for the designated heating season, constructed from the part load, electric back up heating capacity
(where required) and bin-specific coefficients of performance (COPbin(Tj) and weighted by the bin hours the bin
condition occurs;
(31) ‘electric back-up heater capacity’ (elbu(Tj)) is the heating capacity [kW] of a real or assumed electric back-up heater
with COP of 1 that supplements the declared capacity for heating (Pdh(Tj)) in order to meet the part load for heating
(Ph(Tj)) in case Pdh(Tj) is less than Ph(Tj), for the outdoor temperature (Tj);
(32) ‘bin-specific coefficient of performance’ (COPbin(Tj)) means the coefficient of performance specific for every bin j with
outdoor temperature Tj in a season, derived from the part load, declared capacity and declared coefficient of performance
(COPd(Tj)) for specified bins (j) and calculated for other bins through inter/extrapolation, when necessary corrected
by the degradation coefficient;
(33) ‘declared capacity’ [kW] is the capacity of the vapour compression cycle of the unit for cooling (Pdc(Tj)) or heating
(Pdh(Tj)), pertaining to an outdoor temperature Tj and indoor temperature (Tin), as declared by the manufacturer;
(34) ‘service value’ (SV) [(m 3 /min)/W] means for comfort fans the ratio of the maximum fan flow rate [m 3 /min] and the
fan power input [W];
(35) ‘capacity control’ means the ability of the unit to change its capacity by changing the volumetric flow rate. Units
are to be indicated as ‘fixed’ if the unit can not change its volumetric flow rate, 'staged' if the volumetric flow rate
is changed or varied in series of not more than two steps, or 'variable' if the volumetric flow rate is changed or
varied in series of three or more steps;
(36) ‘function’ means the indication of whether the unit is capable of indoor air cooling, indoor air heating or both;
(37) ‘design load’ means the declared cooling load (Pdesignc) and/or declared heating load (Pdesignh) [kW] at the reference
design temperature, whereby
for cooling mode, Pdesignc is equal to the declared capacity for cooling at Tj equal to Tdesignc;
for heating mode, Pdesignh is equal to the part load at Tj equal to Tdesignh;
(38) ‘declared energy efficiency ratio’ (EERd(Tj)) means the energy efficiency ratio at a limited number of specified bins (j)
with outdoor temperature (Tj), as declared by the manufacturer;
(39) ‘declared coefficient of performance’ (COPd(Tj)) means the coefficient of performance at a limited number of specified
bins (j) with outdoor temperature (Tj), as declared by the manufacturer;
(40) ‘bivalent temperature’ (Tbiv) means the outdoor temperature (Tj) [°C] declared by the manufacturer for heating at
which the declared capacity equals the part load and below which the declared capacity must be supplemented with
electric back up heater capacity in order to meet the part load for heating;
(41) ‘operation limit temperature’ (Tol) means the outdoor temperature [°C] declared by the manufacturer for heating, below
which air conditioner will not be able to deliver any heating capacity. Below this temperature, the declared capacity
is equal to zero;
(42) ‘cycling interval capacity’ [kW] is the (time-weighted) average of the declared capacity over the cycling test interval for
cooling (Pcycc) or heating (Pcych);
(43) ‘cycling interval efficiency for cooling’ (EERcyc) is the average energy efficiency ratio over the cycling test interval
(compressor switching on and off), calculated as the integrated cooling capacity over the interval [kWh] divided
by the integrated electric power input over that same interval [kWh];
(44) ‘cycling interval efficiency for heating’ (COPcyc) is the average coefficient of performance over the cycling test interval
(compressor switching on and off), calculated as the integrated heating capacity over the interval [kWh] divided
by the integrated electric power input over that same interval [kWh];
(45) ‘degradation coefficient’ is the measure of efficiency loss due to cycling (compressor switching on/off in active mode)
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(46) ‘active mode’ means the mode corresponding to the hours with a cooling or heating load of the building and
whereby the cooling or heating function of the unit is activated. This condition may involve on/off-cycling of the
unit in order to reach or maintain a required indoor air temperature;
(47) ‘thermostat-off mode’ means a mode corresponding to the hours with no cooling or heating load whereby the
cooling or heating function of the unit is switched on but the unit is not operational as there is no cooling or
heating load. This condition is therefore related to outdoor temperatures and not to indoor loads. Cycling on/off
in active mode is not considered as thermostat off;
(48) ‘crankcase heater operation mode’ means a condition where the unit has activated a heating device to avoid the
refrigerant migrating to the compressor in order to limit the refrigerant concentration in oil at compressor start;
(49) ‘thermostat-off mode power consumption’ (P TO ) means the power consumption of the unit [kW] while in thermostat-
off mode;
(50) ‘standby mode power consumption’ (P SB ) means the power consumption of the unit [kW] while in standby mode;
(51) ‘off-mode power consumption’ (P OFF ) means the power consumption of the unit [kW] while in off-mode;
(52) ‘crankcase heater mode power consumption’ (P CK ) means the power consumption of the unit [kW] while in crankcase
heater operation mode;
(53) ‘thermostat-off mode operating hours’ (H TO ) means the annual number of hours [h/a] the unit is considered to be in
thermostat-off mode, the value of which depends on the designated season and function;
(54) ‘standby mode operating hours’ (H SB ) means the annual number of hours [h/a] the unit is considered to be in standby
mode, the value of which depends on the designated season and function;
(55) ‘off-mode operating hours’ (H OFF ) means the annual number of hours [h/a] the unit is considered to be in off-mode,
the value of which depends on the designated season and function;
(56) ‘crankcase heater mode operating hours’ (H CK ) means the annual number of hours [h/a] the unit is considered to be in
crankcase heater operation mode, the value of which depends on the designated season and function;
(57) ‘nominal air flow rate’ means the air flow rate [m 3 /h] measured at the air outlet of indoor and/or outdoor units (if
applicable) of air conditioners at standard rating conditions for cooling (or heating, if the product has no cooling
function);
(58) ‘rated power input for cooling’ (P EER ) means the electric power input [kW] of a unit when providing cooling at
standard rating conditions;
(59) ‘rated power input for heating’ (P COP ) means the electric power input [kW] of a unit when providing heating at
standard rating conditions;
(60) ‘electricity consumption of single and double ducts’ (Q SD respectively Q DD ) means the electricity consumption of single
or double duct air conditioners for the cooling and/or heating mode (whichever applies) [single duct in kWh/h,
double duct in kWh/a];
(61) ‘capacity ratio’ means the ratio of the total declared cooling or heating capacity of all operating indoor units to the
declared cooling or heating capacity of the outdoor unit at standard rating conditions;
(62) ‘maximum fan flow rate’ (F) means the air flow rate of the comfort fan at its maximum setting [m 3 /min], measured
at the fan outlet with the oscillating mechanism (if applicable) turned off;
(63) ‘oscillating mechanism’ means the capability of the comfort fan to automatically vary the direction of the air flow
while the fan is operating;
(64) ‘fan sound power level’ means the A-weighted sound power level of the comfort fan while providing the maximum
fan flow rate, measured at the outlet side;
(65) ‘fan active mode hours’ (H CE ) means the number of hours [h/a] the comfort fan is assumed to provide the maximum
fan flow rate, as described in Annex II, Table 4.

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2. REQUIREMENTS FOR MINIMUM ENERGY EFFICIENCY, MAXIMUM POWER CONSUMPTION IN OFF-MODE AND
STANDBY MODE AND FOR MAXIMUM SOUND POWER LEVEL
(a) From 1 January 2013, single duct and double duct air conditioners shall correspond to requirements as indicated
in Tables 1, 2 and 3 below, calculated in accordance with Annex II. Single duct and double duct air conditioners
and comfort fans shall fulfil the requirements on standby and off mode as indicated in Table 2 below. The
requirements on minimum energy efficiency and maximum sound power shall relate to the standard rating
conditions specified in Annex II, Table 2.
Table 1
Requirements for minimum energy efficiency
Double duct air conditioners Single
duct
air
conditioners
EER rated
COP rated
EER rated
COP rated
If GWP of refrigerant > 150 2,40 2,36 2,40 1,80
If GWP of refrigerant ≤ 150 2,16 2,12 2,16 1,62
Table 2
Requirements for maximum power consumption in off-mode and standby mode for single duct and
double duct air conditioners and comfort fans
Off mode Power
consumption
of
equipment
in
any
off-mode
condition
shall
not
exceed
1,00 W.
Standby mode
The power consumption of equipment in any condition providing only a
reactivation function, or providing only a reactivation function and a mere
indication of enabled reactivation function, shall not exceed 1,00 W.
The power consumption of equipment in any condition providing only
information or status display, or providing only a combination of reactivation
function and information or status display, shall not exceed 2,00 W.
Availability of standby and/or off Equipment shall, except where this is inappropriate for the intended use,
mode
provide off mode and/or standby mode, and/or another condition which
does not exceed the applicable power consumption requirements for off
mode and/or standby mode when the equipment is connected to the mains
power source.
Table 3
Requirements for maximum sound power level
Indoor sound power level in dB(A)
65
(b) From 1 January 2013, air conditioners, except single and double duct air conditioners, shall correspond to
minimum energy efficiency and maximum sound power level requirements as indicated in Tables 4 and 5
below, calculated in accordance with Annex II. The requirements on energy efficiency shall take into account
the reference design conditions specified in Annex II, Table 3 using the 'Average' heating season where applicable.
The requirements on sound power shall relate to the standard rating conditions specified in Annex II, Table 2
Table 4
Requirements for minimum energy efficiency
SEER
SCOP
(Average heating season)
If GWP of refrigerant > 150 3,60 3,40
If GWP of refrigerant ≤ 150 3,24 3,06

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Table 5
Requirements for maximum sound power level
Rated capacity ≤ 6 kW
6 < Rated capacity ≤12 kW
Indoor sound power level in Outdoor sound power level in Indoor sound power level in Outdoor sound power level in
dB(A)
dB(A)
dB(A)
dB(A)
60 65 65 70
(c) From 1 January 2014, air conditioners shall correspond to requirements as indicated in the table below, calculated
in accordance with Annex II. The requirements on energy efficiency for air conditioners, excluding single and
double duct air conditioners, shall relate to the reference design conditions specified in Annex II, Table 3 using the
'Average' heating season where applicable. The requirements on energy efficiency for single and double duct air
conditioners shall relate to the standard rating conditions specified in Annex II, Table 2.
Table 6
Requirements for minimum energy efficiency
Air conditioners, except double
and single duct air conditioners Double duct air conditioners Single
duct
air
conditioners
SCOP
SEER
(heating
season:
EER rated
COP rated
EER rated
COP rated
Average)
If GWP of refrigerant
4,60 3,80 2,60 2,60 2,60 2,04
> 150 for < 6 kW
If GWP of refrigerant
4,14 3,42 2,34 2,34 2,34 1,84
≤ 150 for < 6 kW
If GWP of refrigerant
4,30 3,80 2,60 2,60 2,60 2,04
> 150 for 6-12 kW
If GWP of refrigerant
3,87 3,42 2,34 2,34 2,34 1,84
≤ 150 for 6-12 kW
(d) From 1 January 2014, single duct and double duct air conditioners and comfort fans shall correspond to
requirements as indicated in Table 7 below, calculated in accordance with Annex II.
Table 7
Requirements for maximum power consumption in off-mode and standby mode
Off mode
Power consumption of equipment in any off-mode condition shall not exceed
0,50 W.
Standby mode
The power consumption of equipment in any condition providing only a
reactivation function, or providing only a reactivation function and a mere
indication of enabled reactivation function, shall not exceed 0,50 W.
The power consumption of equipment in any condition providing only
information or status display, or providing only a combination of reactivation
function and information or status display shall not exceed 1,00 W.
Availability of standby and/or off Equipment shall, except where this is inappropriate for the intended use,
mode
provide off mode and/or standby mode, and/or another condition which
does not exceed the applicable power consumption requirements for off
mode and/or standby mode when the equipment is connected to the mains
power source.

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Power management
When equipment is not providing the main function, or when other energy-
using product(s) are not dependent on its functions, equipment shall, unless
inappropriate for the intended use, offer a power management function, or a
similar function, that switches equipment after the shortest possible period of
time appropriate for the intended use of the equipment, automatically into:
— standby mode, or
— off mode, or
— another condition which does not exceed the applicable power
consumption requirements for off mode and/or standby mode when the
equipment is connected to the mains power source. The power
management function shall be activated before delivery.
3. PRODUCT INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS
(a) From 1 January 2013, as regards air conditioners and comfort fans, the information set out in points below and
calculated in accordance with Annex II shall be provided on:
(i) the technical documentation of the product;
(ii) free access websites of manufacturers of air conditioners and comfort fans;
(b) The manufacturer of air conditioners and comfort fans shall provide laboratories performing market surveillance
checks, upon request, the necessary information on the setting of the unit as applied for the establishment of
declared capacities, SEER/EER, SCOP/COP values and service values and provide contact information for obtaining
such information.
(c) Information requirements for air conditioners, except double duct and single duct air conditioners.
Table 1
Information requirements ( 1 )
(the number of decimals in the box indicates the precision of reporting)
Information to identify the model(s) to which the information relates to:
If function includes heating: Indicate the heating season the
Function (indicate if present)
information relates to. Indicated values should relate to one
heating season at a time. Include at least the heating season
'Average'.
Average
cooling Y/N
Y/N
(mandatory)
Warmer
heating Y/N
Y/N
(if designated)
Colder
Y/N
(if designated)
Item symbol value unit Item symbol value unit
Design load Seasonal
efficiency
cooling Pdesignc x,x kW cooling SEER x,x
—
heating/Average Pdesignh x,x kW heating/Average SCOP/A x,x
—
heating/Warmer Pdesignh x,x kW heating/Warmer SCOP/W x,x
—
heating/Colder Pdesignh x,x kW heating/Colder SCOP/C x,x
—
Declared capacity (*) for cooling, at indoor temperature Declared energy efficiency ratio
(*), at indoor
27(19) °C and outdoor temperature Tj
temperature 27(19) °C and outdoor temperature Tj
_____________
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If function includes heating: Indicate the heating season the
Function (indicate if present)
information relates to. Indicated values should relate to one
heating season at a time. Include at least the heating season
'Average'.
Average
cooling Y/N
Y/N
(mandatory)
Warmer
heating Y/N
Y/N
(if designated)
Colder
Y/N
(if designated)
Item symbol value unit Item symbol value unit
Tj = 35 °C Pdc x,x kW Tj
=
35
°C EERd x,x
—
Tj = 30 °C Pdc x,x kW Tj
=
30
°C EERd x,x
—
Tj = 25 °C Pdc x,x kW Tj
=
25
°C EERd x,x
—
Tj = 20 °C Pdc x,x kW Tj
=
20
°C EERd x,x
—
Declared capacity (*) for heating/Average season, at Declared coefficient of performance
(*)/Average
indoor temperature 20 °C and outdoor temperature Tj season, at indoor temperature 20 °C and outdoor
temperature Tj
Tj = – 7 °C Pdh x,x kW Tj
=
–
7
°C COPd x,x
—
Tj = 2 °C Pdh x,x kW Tj
=
2
°C COPd x,x
—
Tj = 7 °C Pdh x,x kW Tj
=
7
°C COPd x,x
—
Tj = 12 °C Pdh x,x kW Tj
=
12
°C COPd x,x
—
Tj = bivalent
Pdh x,x kW Tj
=
bivalent
COPd x,x
—
temperature
temperature
Tj = operating limit Pdh x,x kW Tj
=
operating
limit COPd x,x
—
Declared capacity (*) for heating/Warmer season, at Declared coefficient of performance
(*)/Warmer
indoor temperature 20 °C and outdoor temperature Tj season, at indoor temperature 20 °C and outdoor
temperature Tj
Tj = 2 °C Pdh x,x kW Tj
=
2
°C COPd x,x
—
Tj = 7 °C Pdh x,x kW Tj
=
7
°C COPd x,x
—
Tj = 12 °C Pdh x,x kW Tj
=
12
°C COPd x,x
—
Tj = bivalent
Pdh x,x kW Tj
=
bivalent
COPd x,x
—
temperature
temperature
Tj = operating limit Pdh x,x kW Tj
=
operating
limit COPd x,x
—
Declared capacity
(*) for heating/Colder season, at Declared coefficient of performance (*)/Colder season,
indoor temperature 20 °C and outdoor temperature Tj at indoor temperature 20 °C and outdoor temperature
Tj
Tj = – 7 °C Pdh x,x kW Tj
=
–
7
°C COPd x,x
—
Tj = 2 °C Pdh x,x kW Tj
=
2
°C COPd x,x
—

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If function includes heating: Indicate the heating season the
Function (indicate if present)
information relates to. Indicated values should relate to one
heating season at a time. Include at least the heating season
'Average'.
Average
cooling Y/N
Y/N
(mandatory)
Warmer
heating Y/N
Y/N
(if designated)
Colder
Y/N
(if designated)
Item symbol value unit Item symbol value unit
Tj = 7 °C Pdh x,x kW Tj
=
7
°C COPd x,x
—
Tj = 12 °C Pdh x,x kW Tj
=
12
°C COPd x,x
—
Tj = bivalent
Pdh x,x kW Tj
=
bivalent
COPd x,x
—
temperature
temperature
Tj = operating limit Pdh x,x kW Tj
=
operating
limit COPd x,x
—
Tj = – 15 °C Pdh x,x kW Tj
=
–
15
°C COPd x,x
—
Bivalent temperature Operating
limit
temperature
heating/Average Tbiv
x °C heating/Average Tol
x °C
heating/Warmer Tbiv
x °C heating/Warmer Tol
x °C
heating/Colder Tbiv
x °C heating/Colder Tol
x °C
Cycling interval capacity Cycling
interval
efficiency
for cooling Pcycc x,x kW for
cooling EERcyc x,x
—
for heating Pcych x,x kW for
heating COPcyc x,x
—
Degradation
Cdc x,x
— Degradation
Cdh x,x
—
co-efficient
co-efficient
cooling (**)
heating (**)
Electric power input in power modes other than ‘active Annual electricity consumption
mode’
off mode
P OFF
x,x kW cooling
Q CE
x kWh/a
standby mode
P SB
x,x kW heating/Average
Q HE
x kWh/a
thermostat-off mode
P TO
x,x kW heating/Warmer
Q HE
x kWh/a
crankcase heater
P CK
x,x kW heating/Colder
Q HE
x kWh/a
mode
Capacity control (indicate one of three options) Other
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If function includes heating: Indicate the heating season the
Function (indicate if present)
information relates to. Indicated values should relate to one
heating season at a time. Include at least the heating season
'Average'.
Average
cooling Y/N
Y/N
(mandatory)
Warmer
heating Y/N
Y/N
(if designated)
Colder
Y/N
(if designated)
Item symbol value unit Item symbol value unit
fixed Y/N Sound
power
level
L WA
x,x/x,x dB(A)
(indoor/outdoor)
staged Y/N Global
warming
GWP
x kgCO 2 eq.
potential
variable Y/N Rated
air
flow
— x/x
m 3 /h
(indoor/outdoor)
Contact details for
Name and address of the manufacturer or of its authorised representative.
obtaining more
information
(*) For staged capacity units, two values divided by a slash (‘/’) will be declared in each box in the section ‘Declared capacity of
the unit’ and ‘declared EER/COP’ of the unit.
(**) If default Cd = 0,25 is chosen then (results from) cycling tests are not required. Otherwise either the heating or cooling
cycling test value is required.
In as much as is relevant in view of the functionality, the manufacturer shall supply the information as requested
in the above Table 1 in the technical documentation of the product. For units with capacity control marked ‘staged’,
two values for the highest and lowest, noted ‘hi/lo’ divided by a slash (‘/’) will be declared in each box under
‘Declared capacity’.
(d) Information requirements for single duct and double duct air conditioners.
Single duct air conditioners shall be named ‘local air conditioners’ in packaging, product documentation and in any
advertisement material, whether electronic or in paper.
Manufacturer shall provide information as detailed in the table below.
Table 2
Information requirements
Information to identify the model(s) to which the information relates to
[fill in as necessary]
Description Symbol Value Unit
Rated capacity for cooling
P rated for cooling [x,x] kW
Rated capacity for heating
P rated for heating [x,x] kW
Rated power input for cooling
P EER
[x,x] kW
Rated power input for heating
P COP
[x,x] kW
Rated Energy efficiency ratio EERd [x,x]
—
Rated Coefficient of performance COPd [x,x]
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Information to identify the model(s) to which the information relates to
[fill in as necessary]
Description Symbol Value Unit
Power consumption in thermostat-off mode
P TO
[x,x]
W
Power consumption in standby mode
P SB
[x,x]
W
Electricity consumption of single/double duct appliances
DD: Q DD
DD: [x] DD:
kWh/a
(indicate for cooling and heating separately)
SD: Q SD
SD: [x,x] SD:
kWh/h
Sound power level
L WA
[x] dB(A)
Global warming potential GWP [x] kgCO 2 eq.
Contact details for obtaining more information Name
and
address
of
the
manufacturer
or
of
its
authorised representative.
(e) Information requirements for comfort fans.
Manufacturer shall provide information as detailed in the table below.
Table 3
Information requirements
Information to identify the model(s) to which the information relates to
[fill in as necessary]
Description Symbol Value Unit
Maximum fan flow rate
F [x,x]
m 3 /min
Fan power input
P [x,x]
W
Service value SV [x,x] (m 3 /min)/W
Standby power consumption
P SB
[x,x]
W
Fan sound power level
L WA
[x] dB(A)
Maximum air velocity
c [x,x] meters/sec
Measurement standard for service value [state
here
the
reference
to
measurement
standard
used]
Contact details for obtaining more information Name
and
address
of
the
manufacturer
or
of
its
authorised representative.

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ANNEX II
Measurements and calculations
1. For the purposes of compliance and verification of compliance with the requirements of this Regulation,
measurements and calculations shall be made using harmonised standards the reference numbers of which have
been published in the Official Journal of European Union, or other reliable, accurate and reproducible method, which
takes into account the generally recognised state of the art methods, and whose results are deemed to be of low
uncertainty. They shall fulfil all of the following technical parameters.
2. The determination of the seasonal energy consumption and efficiency for seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) and
seasonal coefficient of performance (SCOP) shall take into account:
(a) European cooling and heating season(s), as defined in Table 1 below;
(b) reference design conditions, as defined in Table 3 below;
(c) electric energy consumption for all relevant modes of operation, using time periods as defined in Table 4 below;
(d) effects of the degradation of the energy efficiency caused by on/off cycling (if applicable) depending on the type of
control of the cooling and/or heating capacity;
(e) corrections on the seasonal coefficients of performance in conditions where the heating load can not be met by
the heating capacity;
(f) the contribution of a back-up heater (if applicable) in the calculation of the seasonal efficiency of a unit in heating
mode.
3. Where the information relating to a specific model, being a combination of indoor and outdoor unit(s), 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 (including details of the mathematical model for calculating performance of such
combinations, and of measurements taken to verify this model).
4. The rated energy efficiency ratio (EER rated ) and, when applicable, rated coefficient of performance (COP rated ) for single
and double duct air conditioners shall be established at the standard rating conditions as defined in Table 2 below.
5. The calculation of seasonal electricity consumption for cooling (and/or heating) shall take into account electric energy
consumption of all relevant modes of operation, as defined in Table 3 below, using operational hours, as defined in
Table 4 below.
6. The comfort fan efficiency shall be determined on the basis of the nominal air flow rate of the unit divided by the
nominal electric power input of the unit.

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Table 1
Cooling and heating season bins (j = bin index, Tj = outdoor temperature, hj = hours per annum per bin) where
'db' = dry bulb temperature
COOLING SEASON
HEATING SEASON
hj
T
j
Tj
hj
j
j
h/annum
°C
#
°C
#
db
h/annum
db
Average Warmer Colder
1 17 205
1 to 8 –
30
to
–
23
0
0
0
2 18 227
9 –
22
0
0
1
3 19 225
10 –
21
0
0
6
4 20 225
11 –
20
0
0 13
5 21 216
12 –
19
0
0 17
6 22 215
13 –
18
0
0 19
7 23 218
14 –
17
0
0 26
8 24 197
15 –
16
0
0 39
9 25 178
16 –
15
0
0 41
10 26 158
17 –
14
0
0 35
11 27 137
18 –
13
0
0 52
12 28 109
19 –
12
0
0 37
13 29 88
20 –
11
0
0 41
14 30 63
21 –
10
1
0 43
15 31 39
22 –
9 25
0 54
16 32 31
23 –
8 23
0 90
17 33 24
24 –
7 24
0 125
18 34 17
25 –
6 27
0 169
19 35 13
26 –
5 68
0 195
20 36
9
27 –
4 91
0 278
21 37
4
28 –
3 89
0 306
22 38
3
29 –
2 165
0 454
23 39
1
30 –
1 173
0 385
24 40
0
31
0 240
0 490
32
1 280
0 533
33
2 320
3 380
34
3 357 22 228
35
4 356 63 261
36
5 303 63 279
37
6 330 175 229
38
7 326 162 269
39
8 348 259 233
40
9 335 360 230
41 10 315 428 243
42 11 215 430 191
43 12 169 503 146
44 13 151 444 150
45 14 105 384 97
46 15 74 294 61
Total h. 2
602
Total h. 4
910 3
590 6
446

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Table 2
Standard rating conditions, temperatures in 'dry bulb' air temperature
('wet bulb' indicated in brackets)
Appliance Function
Indoor air temperature
Outdoor air temperature
(°C)
(°C)
cooling 27
(19) 35
(24)
air conditioners, excluding
single duct air conditioners
heating 20
(max.
15) 7(6)
cooling 35
(24) 35
(24)
(*)
single duct air conditioner
heating 20
(12) 20
(12)
(*)
(*) In case of single duct air conditioners the condenser (evaporator) when cooling (heating) is not supplied with outdoor air, but indoor
air.
Table 3
Reference design conditions, temperatures in 'dry bulb' air temperature
('wet bulb' indicated in brackets)
Function/season
Indoor air temperature Outdoor air temperature
Bivalent temperature
Operating limit temperature
(°C)
(°C)
(°C)
(°C)
Tin Tdesignc/Tdesignh Tbiv Tol
cooling
27 (19)
Tdesignc = 35 (24) n.a. n.a.
heating/Average
Tdesignh = – 10 (– 11) max.
2 max.
–
7
heating/Warmer
20 (15)
Tdesignh
=
2
(1) max.
7 max.
2
heating/Colder
Tdesignh = – 22 (– 23) max.
–
7 max.
–
15
Table 4
Operational hours per type of appliance per functional mode to be used for calculation of electricity
consumption
Type of appliance/functionality
Standby
(if applicable)
Unit
Heating
season
On mode
Thermostat-
off mode
mode
Off mode
Crankcase
heater mode
cooling: H CE
heating: H
H

TO
H SB
H OFF
H CK
HE
Air conditioners, except single and double duct air conditioner
Cooling mode, if appliance
offers cooling only
h/annum
350 221 2
142 5
088 7
760
Cooling
mode
h/annum 350 221 2
142
0 2
672
Cooling and
heating
modes, if
Average 1
400 179
0
0 179
appliance
offers both
Heating
modes
mode
h/annum
Warmer 1
400 755
0
0 755
Colder 2
100 131
0
0 131

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Type of appliance/functionality
Standby
(if applicable)
Unit
Heating
season
On mode
Thermostat-
off mode
mode
Off mode
Crankcase
heater mode
cooling: H CE
heating: H
H

TO
H SB
H OFF
H CK
HE
Average 1
400 179
0 3
672 3
851
Heating mode, if appliance
offers heating only
h/annum
Warmer 1
400 755
0 4
345 4
476
Colder 2
100 131
0 2
189 2
944
Double duct air conditioner
Cooling mode, if appliance
offers cooling only
h/60 min
1 n/a n/a n/a n/a
Cooling and
Cooling
heating
mode
h/60 min
1 n/a n/a n/a n/a
modes, if
appliance
offers both
Heating
modes
mode
h/60 min
1 n/a n/a n/a n/a
Heating mode, if appliance
offers heating only
h/60 min
1 n/a n/a n/a n/a
Single duct air conditioner
Cooling mode h/60
min
1 n/a n/a n/a n/a
Heating mode h/60
min
1 n/a n/a n/a n/a

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ANNEX III
Verification procedure for market surveillance purposes
When performing the market surveillance checks referred to in Article 3(2) of Directive 2009/125/EC, the authorities of
the Member States shall apply the following verification procedure for the requirements set out in Annex I.
1. The authorities of the Member State shall test one single unit.
2. The air conditioner model, except single and double duct air conditioners, shall be considered to comply with the
requirements set out in Annex I, as applicable, to this Regulation, if its seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER), or
seasonal coefficient for performance (SCOP), if applicable, is not less than the declared value minus 8 % at the declared
capacity of the unit. The SEER and SCOP values shall be established in accordance with Annex II.
The model of a single and double duct air conditioner shall be considered to comply with the requirements set out in
Annex I, as applicable, to this Regulation, if the results for off-mode and standby-mode conditions do not exceed the
limit values by more than 10 %, and if the energy efficiency ratio (EER rated ), or coefficient for performance (COP rated ), if
applicable, is not less than the declared value minus 10 %. The EER and COP values shall be established in accordance
with Annex II.
The air conditioner model shall be considered to comply with the requirements set out in this Regulation, as
applicable, if the maximum sound power level does not exceed more than 2 dB(A) of the declared value.
3. If the result referred to in point 2 is not achieved, the market surveillance authority shall randomly select three
additional units of the same model for testing.
4. The air conditioner model, except single and double duct air conditioners, shall be considered to comply with the
requirements set out in Annex I, as applicable, to this Regulation, if the average of the three units for the seasonal
energy efficiency ratio (SEER), or seasonal coefficient of performance (SCOP), if applicable, is not less than the declared
value minus 8 % at the declared capacity of the unit. The SEER and SCOP values shall be established in accordance
with Annex II.
The model of a single and double duct air conditioner shall be considered to comply with the requirements set out in
Annex I, as applicable, to this Regulation, if the average of the results of the three units for off-mode and standby-
mode conditions do not exceed the limit values by more than 10 %, and if the average of the energy efficiency ratio
(EER rated ), or coefficient of performance (COP rated ), if applicable, is not less than the declared value minus 10 %. The
EER and COP values shall be established in accordance with Annex II.
The air conditioner model shall be considered to comply with the requirements set out in this Regulation, as
applicable, if the average of the maximum sound power level does not exceed more than 2 dB(A) of the declared value.
5. If the results referred to in point 4 are not achieved, the model shall be considered not to comply with this Regulation.
For the purposes of checking conformity with the requirements of this Regulation, Member States shall apply the
procedures referred to in Annex II, and harmonised standards the reference numbers of which have been published in
the Official Journal of the European Union, or other reliable, accurate and reproducible calculation and measurement
methods, which take into account the generally recognised state-of-the-art.

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EN
10.3.2012 Official
Journal
of
the
European
Union L
72/27
ANNEX IV
Benchmarks
At the time of entry into force of this Regulation, the best available technology on the market for air conditioners in
terms of their energy performance was identified as follows:
Benchmarks for air conditioners
Air conditioners, excluding double duct and
single duct air conditioners
Double duct air conditioner Single
duct
air
conditioner
SEER SCOP EER COP EER COP
8,50 5,10 3,00
(*) 3,15 3,15
(*) 2,60
Benchmark for the level of GWP of the refrigerant used in the air conditioner is GWP ≤ 20.
(*) Based on efficiency of evaporatively cooled single duct air conditioners.

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