SAU/1167/Add.1
WTO/TBT
SA Arabie Saoudite
  • 23 - Fluidique et composants à usage général
  • 27 - Ingénierie de l'énergie et de la transmission de la chaleur
2024-10-20
2024-08-23

Ventilators. Fans. Air-conditioners (ICS 23.120), Heat pumps (ICS 27.080)

AIR CONDITIONERS - MINIMUM ENERGY PERFORMANCE, LABELLING AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR LOW-CAPACITY WINDOW TYPE AND SINGLE-SPLIT

This standard is an update to the original SASO2663:2021 and shall be a replacement once it is approved.

The following is the scope of the standard:

This standard specifies the Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS) and the energy labelling requirements for single-package of window type, single split-system non-ducted air conditioners using air-cooled condensers, single split-system ducted air-conditioners using air-cooled condensers, and heat pumps using air-cooled condensers or using electric resistance for residential, commercial and industrial sectors as applicable in accordance with SASO standards.

The standard covers units with capacities up to and including 65,000 Btu/h (19.05 kW).

The standard applies to units designed to operate at frequency of 60 Hz with the following voltages:

·        AC single phase circuits of 220 V or 230 V,

·        DC single phase up to 400V,

·        Designed for dual voltage (including DC) up to 400V,

·        Voltage range including above values, and three phase circuits of 380 V or 400 V

Note: For any additional requirements such as safety, please refer to SASO related standards.

The following units are excluded from the scope of this standard:

a) Units covered by SASO 2874 "LARGE CAPACITY AIR CONDITIONERS PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND METHODS OF TESTING'' standard.

b) Evaporative coolers.

c) Mobile (windowless) and portable units with exhaust air duct.

d) Individual assemblies not constituting a complete refrigeration system such as condensing units for separate use.

e) Models that have been granted exemption by SASO due to specific design for applications such as air-conditioners that are not intended for human comfort.