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filtered via the Rating Screening for ICMs process (refer to
Section 5.12) but still wish to certify them, then there shall be up
to an additional three (3) models tested from those filtered
models. If a Participant does not have ratings that were filtered
out, they are not subject to this additional testing.
STEP 2.1.3.2
Acquisition of Qualification Test Samples/Selection Criteria
. Within 30
calendar days of a request from AHRI, the Applicant shall have samples available for
selection. Samples shall be acquired in accordance with Section 3.4 of this manual.
All samples shall be provided with the equipment listed in Sections 3.6 and 3.7 of this
manual.
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 tests noted in Section 3.10 or 3.11,
the following Operating Tests shall be conducted for all qualification tests:
Maximum Operating Conditions (MOC);
Voltage Tolerance (VT);
Insulation Efficiency;
Low Temperature Operation; and
Condensate Disposal.
If any of these units 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 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 sample 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
. Refer to Section 4, STEP
4.4.2 of the AHRI General Operations Manual for details regarding the first sample
qualification failure options.
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.
