Performance Testing Installation and Test Method
The following instructions only apply to laboratory test procedures and do not apply to actual product installation
and operation.
ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 16-1983 (RA 2009) Method of Testing for Rating Room Air Conditioners and Packaged
Terminal Air Conditioners shall be adhered to when testing for obtaining cooling capacity and airflow quality for
rating this room air conditioning unit.
Maximum cooling capacity must be achieved in accordance with the following instructions:
For maximum capacity and efficiency, air shall be sampled 4 to 6 inches away from the intake of the unit. See images below:
FRONT VIEW
Indoor Sampling Device
BACK VIEW
Outdoor Sampling
Device
The indoor and outdoor air sampling devices must comply with:
ASHRAE 41.1-1986 (RA 2006) - Method for Temperature Measurement
ASHRAE 41.6-1994 (RA 2006) - Method for Measurement of Moist Air Properties
NOTE: Images of the sampler are for display purposes and not to scale
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Kühl Q Chassis
FRONT VIEW
Indoor Sampling
Device
TOP VIEW
Indoor
Outdoor
Sampling
Sampling
Device
Device
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4.0" – 6.0"
4.0" – 6.0"
Indoor Sampling Device
Outdoor Sampling
Device
4.0" – 6.0"