scope:

Applicable Products

This standard applies to the cooling performance of single-duct and dual-duct portable air conditioners that have a rated seasonally adjusted cooling capacity of 24,000 Btu/h (19,000W) or less and provide cooled air in one of the operating configurations described in Figure 1, as defined in section 4 of this standard.

Note: The air conditioners described in this Clause include air conditioners with heating capability.

Non-Applicable Products

a) Testing and rating of individual assemblies, such as condensing units or direct expansion fan coil units for separate use;

b) Computer or data processing room air conditioners within the scope of ANSI/ASHRAE 127;

c) Room air conditioners within the scope of CAN/CSA-C368.1 or AHAM RAC-1;

Terminology

In AHAM Standards, "shall" is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; "should" is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and "may" is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the standard.

Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

Units of Measurement

The values given in English units are the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.