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Notification Detail :: G/TBT/N/ISR/1315

Notification No.

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Date of Notification

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Title

SI 994 part 1 - Air conditioners: Safety and operational requirements

Objective

Protection of human health or safety (TBT)

Product Covered

Air conditioners (HS code(s): 8415); (ICS code(s): 23.120)

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HSCODE

8415 - Air conditioning machines comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, incl. those machines in which the humidity cannot be separately regulated; parts thereof

ICSCODE

23.120 - Ventilators. Fans. Air-conditioners

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Description

Revision of the partially Mandatory Standard SI 994 part 1, dealing with air conditioners' safety and operational requirements. This proposed standard revision adopts the International Standard IEC 60335-2-40 - Edition 6.0: 2018-01, with a few changes that appear in the standard's Hebrew section.  The major differences between the old version and this new revised draft standard are as follows:Deletes a few specific national deviations, such as special marking, labelling, and instructions;Deletes  the special energy requirements for ducted air conditioners with hidden installation. The entry into force of this part is coordinated with the cancellation of Israel's Energy Source Regulations;Deletes the requirement for power factor (cos ϕ);Deletes the requirement for 7.5 meters of pipes between units during the test;Amends section 30.201 - deletes the requirement for ventilation openings and adds an option to test fire resistance according to the American Standard UL 60334-2-40;Adopts all changes introduced in the updated edition of the adopted International Standard.After the entry into force of this proposed revision. The requirements of all sections will be mandatory except the following nationally added sections:The national sub-sections 7.201 and 7.202 dealing marking;A specific national paragraph added at the end of sub-section 15.1;The national sub-section 30.201 dealing with the insulation against combustible fire sources;The national sub-section 201 dealing test methods and action requirements for un-ducted air conditioners;The national sub-section 202 dealing test methods and action requirements for ducted air conditioners.Both the old standard and this new revised standard will apply from entry into force of this revision for a period of 2 years. During this time, products may be tested according to the old or the new revised standard.

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