This Standard specifies the energy labelling requirements for single-phase non-ducted airconditioners of the vapour compression type for household use and the minimum energy performance standard (MEPS) requirements for single-phase and three-phase airconditioners of the vapour compression type up to a rated cooling capacity of 65kW and that fall within the scope of AS/NZS3823.1.1 or AS/NZS3823.1.2 or AS/NZS3823.1.3.Particular regulatory requirements for different categories of airconditioning equipment and validity dates are summarized in AppendixE of this Standard.The revised MEPS levels and introductory dates for single phase units beyond 2004 in New Zealand will be addressed by an amendment to this Standard.This Standard does not specify electrical safety requirements.This Standard specifies the following values for cooling and heating, as applicable:(a) Rated power (input).(b) Rated capacity (output).(c) Energy efficiency ratio (EER) for cooling.(d) Coefficient of performance (COP) for heating.(e) Comparative energy consumption (CEC).(f) Star Rating Index (SRI).(g) Star rating.(h) Some of the requirements for energy label validity.(i) The performance criteria for energy labelling validity.(j) Test report format.(k) Printing requirements for airconditioner appliance energy labels.(l) Minimum energy performance standard requirements.

First published as AS/NZS 3823.2:1998.Second edition 2000.Third edition 2001.Fourth ediiton 2003.Fifth edition 2005. Originated as AS/NZS 3823.2:1998. Previous edition AS/NZS 3823.2:2003. Fifth edition 2005.