scope:

This standard

(a) establishes a uniform method of testing for obtaining rating data,

(b) specifies test equipment for performing such tests,

(c) specifies data required and calculations to be used, and

(d) lists and defines the terms used in testing

For purposes of this standard, room air conditioners and packaged terminal air conditioners are defined in Section 3, "Definitions."

This standard does not prescribe methods of testing to obtain cooling capacities of room air conditioners or packaged terminal air conditioners.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this standard is to prescribe test methods for determining the heating capacities and airflow quantities for room air conditioners and packaged terminal air conditioners equipped with means for room heating.