AS 1731.5-2003 (R2013)

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Specifies methods for the determination of test package temperatures in refrigerated display cabinets.RECONFIRMATION NOTICETechnical Committee ME-008 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 14 June 2013.The following are represented on Technical Committee ME-008:Airconditioning & Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturers Association of AustraliaAustralian Food and Grocery CouncilAustralian Industry GroupAustralian Institute of Refrigeration Air Conditioning and Heating Department of Climate Change and Energy EfficiencyElectrical Compliance Testing AssociationFan Motors Association of Australia and New ZealandRefrigeration Air Conditioning Companies AssociationThe Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Wholesalers Association The University of New South WalesTo view or download a copy of the reconfirmation notice please go to the reconfirmation link near the top of this page.

1.1 Scope of the StandardThis Standard specifies terminology, general mechanical and physical requirements, test conditions as well as installation and maintenance including a user’s guide, for refrigerated display cabinets for the sale or display, or both, of food products. This Standard does not cover refrigerated vending machines, cabinets intended for use in catering and similar non-retail applications or food service cabinets. 1.2 Scope of Part 5This Part of AS 1731 specifies methods for the determination of test package temperatures in refrigerated display cabinets.

First published as AS B220-1966.
Revised and redesignated as AS 1731-1975.
Revised and designated in part as AS 1731-1983.
Revised and redesignated in part as AS 1731.5-2000.
Second edition 2003.
Reconfirmed 2013.