3.18.2.1
First Sample Certified Rating Test Failure .............. 10
3.18.2.2
Test Sampling Plan Failure ..................................... 10
3.18.2.3
Alternate Outdoor Unit Failures .............................. 10
3.18.3
Test Additional Samples Option ....................................................... 11
3.18.3.1
Following a First Sample Failure ............................ 11
3.18.3.1.1
Statistical Analysis Procedure ...... 12
3.18.4
Re-Rate Following Test Additional Sample ...................................... 12
3.18.4.1
Re-Rate Following First Additional Test
“Second Sample” .................................................... 12
3.19
NAECA and Energy Policy Act (EPACT) Re-rating Requirements. ........................... 13
3.20
Test Sample Refrigerant Charge ................................................................................ 13
3.21
Consequences for Improper Ratings .......................................................................... 13
3.21.1
Double Selection Mode Requirements ............................................. 13
3.21.2
Probation Mode Requirements ......................................................... 13
3.21.3
Penalty Mode Requirements............................................................. 13
4 Challenge Tests
4.1
System Manufacturer Challenges ............................................................................... 13
4.2
ICM Challenges ........................................................................................................... 13
4.2.1
Test the System HSVTC ................................................................... 13
4.2.1.1
Acquiring Challenge Units ...................................... 13
4.2.1.2
System Challenge Test Pass .................................. 13
4.2.1.3
System Challenge Test Failure ............................... 14
4.2.2
Test the ICM Match ........................................................................... 14
4.2.2.1
ICM Challenge Test Pass ....................................... 14
4.2.2.2
ICM Challenge Test Failure .................................... 14
4.3
Test Challenge Fees ................................................................................................... 14
4.3.1
Final Outcome System Challenge Test Failure ................................ 14
4.3.2
Final Outcome ICM Challenge Test Failure ...................................... 14
4.3.3
Final Outcome ICM Challenge Test Pass ......................................... 14
5 AHRI Directory of Certified Product Ratings Data Listings
5.1
Publication of Ratings in Certified Directory ............................................................... 15
5.2
Data Forms ................................................................................................................. 15
5.2.1
Making Changes to Submissions ..................................................... 15
5.3
NAECA Requirements ................................................................................................ 15
5.4
DOE Approved Alternate Rating Method .................................................................... 16
5.4.1
ARM Ratings and Test Report Submission ...................................... 16
5.4.2
Minimum Requirements of Test Reports Submitted to
AHRI by Participants ......................................................................... 16
5.5
Designation of Highest Sales Volume Tested Combination (HSVTC) ....................... 16
5.5.1
Single-Speed, Split System Air-Conditioner Requirements .............. 16
5.5.2
Split System Heat Pumps ................................................................. 16
5.5.3
Challenge of HSVTC Designation .................................................... 16
5.6
ICM Listing Requirements ........................................................................................... 16
5.6.1
Heat Pump Listing Requirements ..................................................... 17
5.7
Identical Coil Ratings .................................................................................................. 17
5.8
Listing Equipment with Enhancement Components ................................................... 17
5.9
ICM Notice of Revised System HSVTC and/or Baseline Rating ................................ 17
5.9.1
Test Locked Ratings ......................................................................... 17
5.10
Specific Indoor Coil Data ............................................................................................ 17
5.11
Condenser Curve Coefficients .................................................................................... 17
