Specifies a heat extraction rate methodology for the measurement of the heat extraction rate of a refrigerated display cabinet where the condensing unit is remote from the cabinet and is used with a compression-type or indirect-type refrigerating system.

1.1 Scope of StandardThis Standard specifies terminology, general mechanical and physical requirements, test conditions as well as installation and maintenance, including a users 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 12This Part of AS 1731 specifies heat extraction rate measurements and conditions for refrigerated display cabinets when the condensing unit is remote from the cabinet and used with compression-type or indirect-type refrigerating system.

Under Revision see DR 03217 First published as AS B220-1966.Revised and redesignated AS 1731-1975.Revised and designated in part as AS 1731-1983.Revised and redesignated in part as AS 1731.12-2000. First published as AS B220-1966. Revised and redesignated AS 1731-1975. Revised and designated in part as AS 1731-1983. Revised and redesignated in part as AS 1731.12-2000.