scope:

This standard applies to the outdoor sections of factory-made air-conditioning and heat pump equipment as defined in ANSI/AHRI Standard 210/240, ANSI/AHRI Standard 340/360 (cooling capacity ratings of equal to or less than 40.0 kW), ANSI/AHRI Standard 1230, ANSI/AHRI Standard 1160 (I-P), and ANSI/AHRI Standard 1161 (SI). Products covered include: Air-source Unitary Heat Pumps, Heat Pump Pool Heaters, Unitary Air-conditioners and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Systems.

Purpose. The purpose of this standard is to establish for outdoor unitary equipment: definitions; test requirements; rating requirements; minimum data requirements for Published Ratings; marking and nameplate data; and conformance conditions. 

Intent. This standard is intended for the guidance of the industry, including manufacturers, engineers, installers, contractors and users.

Review and Amendment. This standard is subject to review and amendment as technology advances