
Mueller E-Star OESE 7.5 and 9 HP HFC Condensing Unit
Installation and Operation Manual, Part No. 8828748
Effective June 16, 2020
10.1
SOUND TESTING EQUIPMENT
The manufacturer tested sound levels of the Mueller E-Star OESE condensing unit under normal operating
conditions with the compressor and condenser fan motor operating. Measurements were taken with a sound meter,
Model 33-2055, on the “A-weighted” scale.
10.2
SOUND MEASUREMENT
All sound measurements were recorded at a distance of 1 meter (3.28 feet) from the operating equipment.
The highest recorded measurement was 84 dB.
FIGURE 7: SOUND MEASUREMENT
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Section 10.0 – Equipment Sound Level
84 dB
80 dB
81 dB
81 dB
Compressor
Condenser