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3.17.1.3
Disqualified Unit.
An Outdoor Unit that is provided from a certified
system that:
o
did not pass all certified values;
o
was a previously Qualified Unit that has been used for testing
more than three (3) test years.)
3.17.2
Qualified Units Testing.
ICM tests shall be performed with Qualified Units. If a Qualified
Unit is not available, the ICM test may be performed using a Provisionally Qualified Unit following
the procedure defined in Figure C1 of Appendix C. If neither a Qualified or Provisionally Qualified
Unit is available, the ICM test may be performed using an Unqualified Unit following the procedure
defined in Figure C2 of Appendix C.
3.17.3
Challenging a Qualified Condenser/Non-Qualified Condenser.
The performance of a
condenser may be challenged by the ICM . The Participant shall provide a detailed report stating
the reason the Participant believes the condenser is not performing correctly. If AHRI agrees with
the report, a new Outdoor Unit with the same model number shall be obtained for the test.
3.17.4
Fees.
Costs of tests to further Qualify Provisionally Qualified or Unqualified Outdoor
Units as required by Appendix C shall be borne by the Program. Costs of ICM tests, where the
condenser was determined to be the cause of the failure, shall be borne by the Program. Costs of
valid ICM tests shall be borne by the Participant.
3.18
Test Failures.
3.18.1
Certified Rating Test Failures
– Systems.
3.18.1.1
First Sample Certified Rating Test Failure
. When the Participant is
notified of a first sample certified rating failure, the Participant has seven (7) calendar
days to select one (1) of the following options:
Re-
rate all models within the failed sample’s BMG proportionate
to the failed test’s results;
Re-test the same sample if the sample has operated less than
16 hours including any break-in running time. After 16 hours of
operation, the Participant may request a
second DOE “A” and
“B” test, all at the Participant’s expense. This re-test shall
establish whether the first test is a pass or fail.
Test additional samples (up to 3) to determine if the test results
meet the certified ratings. The Participant shall need to
establish the number of additional samples that shall be tested
at the time of choosing this option. All additional samples shall
need to be provided at the same time within 30 days; otherwise
the Participant forfeits this option.
HSVTC Sample Option. Following failures from the additional
sample option, the Participant can elect to save the HSVTC and
the rest of the BMG from a re-rate by testing the HSVTC sample
and another sample from the same BMG (refer to Section
3.18.1.2).
Obsolete the model, which also obsoletes all models within the
corresponding BMG.
3.18.1.2
Option to Save HSVTC and Remaining BMG Ratings
. If the failed
system is not the HSVTC, the Participant may, at his expense and within seven (7)
calendar days after notification of test results, request the HSVTC be tested. If the
HSVTC passes the test, then the Participant has the option to have another sample
selected for test by AHRI from the same BMG to save the rest of the BMG. If the other
