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Journal
of
the
European
Union L
178/1
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(Non-legislative acts)
REGULATIONS
COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) No 626/2011
of 4 May 2011
supplementing Directive 2010/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to
energy labelling of air conditioners
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
(4) Directive
2002/31/EC
should
be
repealed
and
new
provisions should be laid down by this Regulation in
order to ensure that the energy label provides dynamic
incentives for manufacturers to further improve the
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European
energy efficiency of air conditioners and to accelerate
Union,
the market transformation towards energy-efficient tech
nologies.
Having regard to Directive 2010/30/EU of 19 May 2010 of the
European Parliament and of the Council on the indication by
labelling and standard product information of the consumption
(5) The
provisions
of
this
Regulation
should
apply
to
air-to-
of energy and other resources energy-related products (
air air conditioners up to 12 kW cooling power output

1 ), and in
particular Article 10 thereof,
(or heating power output, if only heating function is
provided).
Whereas:
(6) Technological
developments
in
the
energy
efficiency
improvement of air conditioners have been very rapid
in recent years. This has allowed several third-countries
(1) Directive
2010/30/EU
requires
the
Commission
to
adopt
to introduce stringent minimum energy efficiency
delegated acts as regards the labelling of energy-related
requirements and led to a process of introducing new
products representing significant potential for energy
energy labelling schemes based on seasonal performance.
savings and having a wide disparity in performance
Today's appliances, excluding single and double duct air
levels with equivalent functionality.
conditioners, that achieve the highest efficiency levels
have largely surpassed the A efficiency levels established
by Directive 2002/31/EC.
(2) Provisions
for
the
energy
labelling
of
air
conditioners
were established by Commission Directive 2002/31/EC
of 22 March 2002 implementing Council Directive
92/75/EEC with regard to energy labelling of household
(7) This
Regulation
introduces
two
energy
efficiency
scales
air-conditioners ( 2 ). The implementing Directive estab
based on the primary function and on specific aspects
lishes different labelling scales for air conditioners using
important to consumer. Given that air conditioners are
different technologies and the determination of energy
used mainly in part-load conditions, the efficiency testing
efficiency is based on full load operation only.
should be changed to a seasonal efficiency measurement
method, except for single and double duct air condi
tioners. The seasonal measurement method takes better
into account the benefits of the inverter driven tech
(3) The
electricity
used
by
air
conditioners
accounts
for
a
nology and the conditions in which these appliances
significant part of total household and commercial elec
are used. The new efficiency calculation method with
tricity demand in the Union. In addition to the energy
an Ecodesign implementing measure setting minimum
efficiency improvements already achieved, the scope for
energy efficiency requirements higher than the current
further reducing the energy consumption of air condi
A level, will lead to a reclassification of these appliances.
tioners is substantial.
Consequently, split, window and wall air conditioners
should have a new A-G energy efficiency class scale
( 1 ) OJ L 153, 18.6.2010, p. 1.
with a ‘+’ added on the top of the scale every two
( 2 ) OJ L 86, 3.4.2002, p. 26.
years until the A+++ class has been reached.

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(8)
For double duct and single duct air conditioners, steady-
(17) In order to facilitate the transition from Directive
state energy efficiency performance indicators should
2002/31/EC to this Regulation, air conditioners labelled
continue to be applied, as there are currently no
in accordance with this Regulation should be considered
inverter units on the market. As no reclassification of
compliant with Directive 2002/31/EC.
these appliances is appropriate, single and double duct
air conditioners should have an A+++-D scale. While
(18) Suppliers wishing to place on the market air conditioners
these, inherently less efficient than split appliances, can
that can meet the requirements for higher energy effi
go only up to an A+ energy efficiency class in a scale of
ciency classes should be allowed to provide labels
A+++-D, the more efficient split appliances can reach up
showing those classes in advance of the date for
to the A+++ energy efficiency class.
mandatory display of such classes.
(9) This
Regulation
should
ensure
that
consumers
get
more (19) Directive
2002/31/EC
should
therefore
be
repealed,
accurate comparative information about the performance
of air conditioners.
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
(10) The
combined
effect
of
energy
labeling
set
out
in
this
Regulation and of Regulation implementing Directive
Subject matter and scope
2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the
1. This
Regulation
establishes
requirements
for
the
labelling
Council with regard to ecodesign requirements for air
and the provision of supplementary product information for
conditioners ( 1 ) is expected to result in annual electricity
electric mains-operated air conditioners with a rated capacity
savings of 11 TWh by 2020, compared to the situation if
of ≤ 12 kW for cooling, or heating, if the product has no
no measures are taken.
cooling function.
(11) The noise level of an air conditioner could be an
2. This
Regulation
shall
not
apply
to:
important aspect for end-users. In order to enable them
to make an informed decision, information on noise
a) appliances that use non-electric energy sources;
emissions should be included on the label of air condi
tioners.
b) air conditioners of which the condensor- or evaporator-side,
or both, do not use air for heat transfer medium.
(12) The information provided on the label should be
Article 2
obtained through reliable, accurate and reproducible
measurement procedures, which take into account the
Definitions
recognised state of the art measurement methods
including, where available, harmonised standards
In addition to the definitions set out in Article 2 of Directive
adopted by the European standardisation bodies, as
2010/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 3 ),
listed in Annex I to Directive 98/34/EC of the
the following definitions shall apply:
European Parliament and of the Council of 22 June
1998 laying down a procedure for the provision of
(1) ‘air conditioner’ means a device capable of cooling or heating,
information in the field of technical standards and regu
or both, indoor air, using a vapour compression cycle
lations (
driven by an electric compressor, including air conditioners

2 ).
that provide additional functionalities such as dehumidifi
cation, air-purification, ventilation or supplemental air-
(13) This
Regulation
should
specify
a
uniform
design
and
heating by means of electric resistance heating and
requirements as to the content of labels for air condi
appliances that may use water (either condensate water
tioners.
that is formed on the evaporator side or externally added
water) for evaporation on the condensor, provided that the
device is also able to function without the use of additional
(14) In
addition,
this
Regulation
should
specify
requirements
water, using air only;
as to the technical documentation and the fiche for air
conditioners.
(2) ‘double duct air conditioner’ means an air conditioner in
which, during cooling or heating, the condensor or evap
orator intake air is introduced from the outdoor
(15) Moreover,
this
Regulation
should
specify
requirements
as
environment to the unit by a duct and rejected to the
to the information to be provided for any form of
outdoor environment by a second duct, and which is
distance selling, advertisements and technical promo
placed wholly inside the space to be conditioned, near a
tional material of air conditioners.
wall;
(16) It
is
appropriate
to
provide
for
a
review
of
the
provisions
(3) ‘single duct air conditioner’ means an air conditioner in which,
of this Regulation taking into account technological
during cooling or heating, the condensor or evaporator
progress.
intake air is introduced from the space containing the
unit and discharged outside this space;
( 1 ) Not yet adopted.
( 2 ) OJ L 204, 21.7.1998, p. 37.
( 3 ) OJ L 153, 18.06.2010, p. 1.

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(4) ‘rated capacity’ (P rated ) means the cooling or heating capacity
(f) instructions for use are made available;
of the vapour compression cycle of the unit at standard
rating conditions;
(g) single ducts shall be named ‘local air conditioners’ in
packaging, product documentation and in any adver
(5) ‘end-user’ means a consumer buying or expected to buy an
tisement material, whether electronic or in paper.
air conditioner;
2. The
energy
efficiency
class
shall
be
determined
as
set
out
(6) ‘point of sale’ means a location where air conditioners are
in Annex VII.
displayed or offered for sale, hire or hire-purchase.
3. The
format
of
the
label
for
air
conditioners
except
for
Additional definitions for the purpose of Annexes II to VIII are
single and double duct air conditioners shall be as set out in
set out in Annex I.
Annex III.
Article 3
4. For the air conditioners, except for single and double duct
air conditioners, the format of the label set out in Annex III
Responsibilities of suppliers
shall be applied according to the following timetable:
1. Suppliers
shall
take
action
as
described
in
points
(a)
to
(g):
(a) as regards air conditioners, except single duct and double
duct air conditioners, placed on the market from 1 January
(a) a printed label is provided for each air conditioner
2013, labels with energy efficiency classes A, B, C, D, E, F,
respecting energy efficiency classes as set out in Annex II.
G shall be in accordance with point 1.1 of Annex III for
The label shall comply with the format and content of
reversible air conditioners, with point 2.1 of Annex III for
information as set out in Annex III. For air conditioners,
cooling-only air conditioners and with point 3.1 of Annex
except single and double duct air conditioners, a printed
III for heating-only air conditioners;
label must be provided, at least in the packaging of the
outdoor unit, for at least one combination of indoor and
outdoor units at capacity ratio 1. For other combinations,
the information can be alternatively provided on a free
(b) as regards air conditioners, except single duct and double
access web site;
duct air conditioners, placed on the market from 1 January
2015, labels with energy efficiency classes A+, A, B, C, D, E,
F, shall be in accordance with point 1.2 of Annex III for
reversible air conditioners, with point 2.2 of Annex III for
(b) a product fiche, as set out in Annex IV, is made available.
cooling-only air conditioners and with point 3.2 of Annex
For air conditioners, except single and double duct air
III for heating-only air conditioners;
conditioners, a product fiche must be provided at least in
the packaging of the out door unit, for at least one combi
nation of indoor and outdoor units at capacity ratio 1. For
(c) as regards air conditioners, except single duct and double
other combinations, the information can be alternatively
duct air conditioners, placed on the market from 1 January
provided on a free access web site;
2017, labels with energy efficiency classes A++, A+, A, B, C,
D, E, shall be in accordance with point 1.3 of Annex III for
reversible air conditioners, with point 2.3 of Annex III for
(c) technical documentation as set out in Annex V is made
cooling-only air conditioners and with point 3.3 of Annex
available electronically on request to the authorities of the
III for heating-only air conditioners;
Member States and to the Commission;
(d) as regards air conditioners, except single duct and double
(d) any advertisement for a specific model of an air conditioner
duct air conditioners, placed on the market from 1 January
shall contain the energy efficiency class, if the advertisement
2019, labels with energy efficiency classes A+++, A++, A+,
discloses energy-related or price information. Where more
A, B, C, D shall be in accordance with point 1.4 of Annex
than one efficiency class is possible, the supplier or the
III for reversible air conditioners, with point 2.4 of Annex
manufacturer, as appropriate, shall declare the energy effi
III for cooling-only air conditioners and with point 3.4 of
ciency class for heating at least in ‘Average’ heating season.
Annex III for heating-only air conditioners.
Information in the cases where end-users cannot be
expected to see the product displayed is to be provided as
set out in Annex VI;
5. The format of the label for double duct air conditioners
placed on the market from 1 January 2013 with energy effi
ciency classes A+++, A++, A+, A, B, C, D shall be in accordance
(e) any technical promotional material concerning a specific
with point 4.1 of Annex III for reversible double duct air
model of an air conditioner which describes its specific
conditioners, with point 4.3 of Annex III for cooling-only
technical parameters shall include the energy efficiency
double duct air conditioners and with point 4.5 of Annex III
class of that model as set out Annex II;
for heating-only double duct air conditioners.

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6. The
format
of
the
label
for
single
duct
air
conditioners
Article 5
placed on the market from 1 January 2013 with energy effi
ciency classes A+++, A++, A+, A, B, C, D shall be in accordance
Measurement methods
with point 5.1 of Annex III for reversible single duct air condi
The information to be provided under Article 3 shall be
tioners, with point 5.3 of Annex III for cooling-only single
obtained by reliable, accurate and reproducible measurement
ducts air conditioners and with point 5.5 of Annex III
procedures, which take into account the recognised state of
heating-only single duct air conditioners.
the art calculation and measurement methods, as set out in
Annex VII.
Article 4
Article 6
Responsibilities of dealers
Verification procedure for market surveillance purposes
Dealers shall ensure that:
When Member States assess the conformity of the declared
energy efficiency class, the annual or hourly energy
(a) air conditioners, at the point of sale, bear the label provided
consumption, as appropriate, and the noise emissions, they
by suppliers in accordance with Article 3(1) on the outside
shall apply the procedure laid down in Annex VIII.
of the front or top of the appliance, in such a way as to be
clearly visible;
Article 7
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(b) air conditioners offered for sale, hire or hire purchase where
The Commission shall review this Regulation in the light of
the end-user cannot be expected to see the product
technological progress no later than five years after its entry
displayed, are marketed with the information provided by
into force. In particular, attention will be paid to any significant
suppliers in accordance with Annexes V and VI;
changes in market shares of various types of appliances.
Article 8
(c) any advertisement for a specific model of air conditioner
contains a reference to the energy efficiency class, if the
Repeal
advertisement discloses energy-related or price information.
Directive 2002/31/EC is repealed from 1 January 2013.
Where more than one efficiency class is possible, the
supplier/manufacturer will declare the energy efficiency
class at least in ‘Average’ season zone;
Article 9
Transitional provision
(d) any technical promotional material concerning a specific
1. Air
conditioners
placed
on
the
market
before
1
January
model which describes the technical parameters of an air
2013 shall comply with the provisions set out in Directive
conditioner includes a reference to the energy efficiency
2002/31/EC.
class(es) of the model and the instructions for use
provided by the supplier. Where more than one efficiency
Article 10
class is possible, the supplier/manufacturer will declare the
Entry into force and application
energy efficiency class at least in ‘Average’ season zone;
1. This
Regulation
shall
enter
into
force
on
the
twentieth
day
following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the
(e) single ducts shall be named ‘local air conditioners’ in
European Union.
packaging, product documentation and in any promotional
or advertisement material, whether electronic or in paper.
2. It
shall
apply
from
1
January
2013.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 4 May 2011.
For the Commission
The President
José Manuel BARROSO

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ANNEX I
Definitions applicable for the purposes of Annexes II to VII
For the purposes of Annexes II to VII, the following definitions shall apply:
(1) ‘Reversible air conditioner’ means an air conditioner capable of both cooling and heating;
(2) ‘Standard rating conditions’ means the combination of indoor (Tin) and outdoor temperatures (Tj) that describe the
operating conditions while establishing the sound power level, rated capacity, rated air flow rate, rated energy
efficiency ratio (EER rated ) and/or rated coefficient of performance (COP rated ), as set out in Annex VII, table 2;
(3) ‘Indoor temperature’ (Tin) means the dry bulb indoor air temperature [°C] (with the relative humidity indicated by the
corresponding wet bulb temperature);
(4) ‘Outdoor temperature’ (Tj) means the dry bulb outdoor air temperature [°C] (with the relative humidity indicated by the
corresponding wet bulb temperature);
(5) ‘Rated energy efficiency ratio’ (EER rated ) means the declared capacity for cooling [kW] divided by the rated power input for
cooling [kW] of a unit when providing cooling at standard rating conditions;
(6) ‘Rated coefficient of performance’ (COP rated ) means the declared capacity for heating [kW] divided by the rated power input
for heating [kW] of a unit when providing heating at standard rating conditions;
(7) ‘Global warming potential’ (GWP) means the measure of how much 1 kg of the refrigerant applied in the vapour
compression cycle is estimated to contribute to global warming, expressed in kg CO 2 equivalents over a 100 year
time horizon;
GWP values considered will be those set out in Annex I of Regulation (EC) No 842/2006 of the European
Parliament and of the Council ( 1 );
for fluorinated refrigerants, the GWP values shall be those published in the Third Assessment Report (TAR), adopted
by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ( 2 ) (2001 IPCC GWP values for a 100 year period);
for non-fluorinated gases, the GWP values are those published in the first IPCC assessment ( 3 ) over a 100 year
period;
total GWP values for mixtures of refrigerants shall be based on the formula stated in Annex I of the Regulation (EC)
No 842/2006;
for refrigerants not included in the above references, the IPCC UNEP 2010 report on Refrigeration, Air Conditioning
and Heat Pumps, dated February 2011, or newer, shall be used as a reference;
(8) ‘Off mode’ is a condition in which the air conditioner or comfort fan is connected to the mains power source and is
not providing any function. As off mode also are considered conditions providing only an indication of off mode
condition, as well as conditions providing only functionalities intended to ensure electromagnetic compatibility
pursuant to Directive 2004/108/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 4 );
(9) ‘Standby mode’ means a condition where the equipment is connected to the mains power source, depends on energy
input from the mains power source to work as intended and provides only the following functions, which may
persist for an indefinite time: reactivation function, or reactivation function and only an indication of enabled
reactivation function, and/or information or status display;
(10) ‘Reactivation function’ means a function facilitating the activation of other modes, including active mode, by remote
switch including remote control, internal sensor, timer to a condition providing additional functions, including the
main function;
( 1 ) OJ L 161, 14.6.2006, p. 1.
( 2 ) IPCC Third Assessment Climate Change 2001. A Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change: http://www.ipcc.ch/
publications_and_data/publications_and_data_reports.shtml
( 3 ) Climate Change, The IPCC Scientific Assessment, J.T Houghton, G.J.Jenkins, J.J. Ephraums (ed.) Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
(UK) 1990.
( 4 ) OJ L 390, 31.12.2004, p. 24.

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(11) ‘Information or status display’ is a continuous function providing information or indicating the status of the equipment
on a display, including clocks;
(12) ‘Sound power level’ means the A-weighted sound power level [dB(A)] indoors and/or outdoors measured at standard
rating conditions for cooling (or heating, if the product has no cooling function);
(13) ‘Reference design conditions’ means the combination of requirements for the reference design temperature, the maximum
bivalent temperature and the maximum operation limit temperature, as set out in Annex VII, Table 3;
(14) ‘Reference design temperature’ means the outdoor temperature [°C] for either cooling (Tdesignc) or heating (Tdesignh) as
described in Annex VII, Table 3, at which the part load ratio shall be equal to 1, and which varies according the
designated cooling or heating season;
(15) ‘Part load ratio’ (pl(Tj)) means the outdoor temperature minus 16°C, divided by the reference design temperature minus
16°C, for either cooling or heating;
(16) ‘Season’ means one of the four sets of operating conditions (available for four seasons: one cooling season, three
heating seasons: average / colder / warmer) describing per bin the combination of outdoor temperatures and the number of
hours these temperatures occur per season for which the unit is declared fit for purpose;
(17) ‘Bin’ (with index ‘j’) means a combination of an outdoor temperature (Tj) and bin hours (hj), as set out in Annex VII,
Table 1;
(18) ‘Bin hours’ means the hours per season (hj) the outdoor temperature occurs for each bin, as set out in Annex VII,
Table 1;
(19) ‘Seasonal energy efficiency ratio’ (SEER) is the overall energy efficiency ratio of the unit, representative for the whole
cooling season, calculated as the reference annual cooling demand divided by the annual electricity consumption for cooling;
(20) ‘Reference annual cooling demand’ (QC) means the reference cooling demand [kWh/a] to be used as basis for calculation
of SEER and calculated as the product of the design load for cooling (Pdesignc) and the equivalent active mode hours for
cooling (HCE);
(21) ‘Equivalent active mode hours for cooling’ (HCE) means the assumed annual number of hours [h/a] the unit must provide
the design load for cooling (Pdesignc) in order to satisfy the reference annual cooling demand, as set out in Annex VII,
Table 4;
(22) ‘Annual electricity consumption for cooling’ (QCE) means the electricity consumption [kWh/a] required to meet the
reference annual cooling demand and is calculated as the reference annual cooling demand divided by the active mode
seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEERon), and the electricity consumption of the unit for thermostat off-, standby-, off- and
crankcase heater-mode during the cooling season;
(23) ‘Active seasonal mode energy efficiency ratio’ (SEERon) means the average energy efficiency ratio of the unit in active
mode for the cooling function, constructed from part load and bin-specific energy efficiency ratio's (EERbin(Tj)) and
weighted by the bin hours the bin condition occurs;
(24) ‘Part load’ means the cooling load (Pc(Tj)) or the heating load (Ph(Tj)) [kW] at a specific outdoor temperature Tj,
calculated as the design load multiplied by the part load ratio;
(25) ‘Bin-specific energy efficiency ratio’ (EERbin(Tj)) means the energy efficiency ratio specific for every bin j with outdoor
temperature Tj in a season, derived from the part load, declared capacity and declared energy efficiency ratio (EERd(Tj)) for
specified bins (j) and calculated for other bins through inter/extrapolation, when necessary corrected by the degra
dation coefficient;
(26) ‘Seasonal coefficient of performance’ (SCOP) is the overall coefficient of performance of the unit, representative for the
whole designated heating season (the value of SCOP pertains to a designated heating season), calculated as the
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(27) ‘Reference annual heating demand’ (QH) means the reference heating demand [kWh/a], pertaining to a designated
heating season, to be used as basis for calculation of SCOP and calculated as the product of the design load for heating
(Pdesignh) and the seasonal equivalent active mode hours for heating (H HE );
(28) ‘Equivalent active mode hours for heating’ (H HE ) means the assumed annual number of hours [h/a] the unit must provide
the design load for heating (Pdesignh) in order to satisfy the reference annual heating demand, as set out in Annex VII,
Table 4;
(29) ‘Annual electricity consumption for heating’ (Q HE ) means the electricity consumption [kWh/a] required to meet the
indicated reference annual heating demand and which pertains to a designated heating season; and is calculated as the
reference annual heating demand divided by the active mode seasonal coefficient of performance (SCOPon), and the electricity
consumption of the unit for thermostat off-, standby-, off- and crankcase heater-mode during the heating season;
(30) ‘Active mode seasonal coefficient of performance’ (SCOPon) means the average coefficient of performance of the unit in
active mode for the designated heating season, constructed from the part load, electric back up heating capacity (where
required) and bin-specific coefficients of performance (COPbin(Tj)) and weighted by the bin hours the bin condition
occurs;
(31) ‘Electric back-up heater capacity’ (elbu(Tj)) is the heating capacity [kW] of a real or assumed electric back-up heater with
COP of 1 that supplements the declared capacity for heating (Pdh(Tj)) in order to meet the part load for heating (Ph(Tj)) in
case Pdh(Tj) is less than Ph(Tj), for the outdoor temperature (Tj);
(32) ‘Bin-specific coefficient of performance’ (COPbin(Tj)) means the coefficient of performance specific for every bin j with
outdoor temperature Tj in a season, derived from the part load, declared capacity and declared coefficient of performance
(COPd(Tj)) for specified bins (j) and calculated for other bins through inter/extrapolation, when necessary corrected by
the degradation coefficient;
(33) ‘Declared capacity’ [kW] is the capacity of the vapour compression cycle of the unit for cooling (Pdc(Tj)) or heating
(Pdh(Tj)), pertaining to an outdoor temperature Tj and indoor temperature (Tin), as declared by the manufacturer;
(34) ‘Function’ means the indication of whether the unit is capable of indoor air cooling, indoor air heating or both;
(35) ‘Design load’ means the declared cooling load (Pdesignc) and/or declared heating load (Pdesignh) [kW] at the reference
design temperature, whereby
(a) for cooling mode, Pdesignc is equal to the declared capacity for cooling at Tj equal to Tdesignc;
(b) for heating mode, Pdesignh is equal to the part load at Tj equal to Tdesignh;
(36) ‘Declared energy efficiency ratio’ (EERd(Tj)) means the energy efficiency ratio at a limited number of specified bins (j)
with outdoor temperature (Tj), as declared by the manufacturer;
(37) ‘Declared coefficient of performance’ (COPd(Tj)) means the coefficient of performance at a limited number of specified bins (j)
with outdoor temperature (Tj), as declared by the manufacturer;
(38) ‘Bivalent temperature’ (Tbiv) means the outdoor temperature (Tj) [°C] declared by the manufacturer for heating at which
the declared capacity equals the part load and below which the declared capacity must be supplemented with electric back
up heater capacity in order to meet the part load for heating;
(39) ‘Operation limit temperature’ (Tol) means the outdoor temperature [°C] declared by the manufacturer for heating, below
which air conditioner will not be able to deliver any heating capacity. Below this temperature, the declared capacity is
equal to zero;
(40) ‘Active mode’ means the mode corresponding to the hours with a cooling or heating load of the building and
whereby the cooling or heating function of the unit is activated. This condition may involve on/off-cycling of the
unit in order to reach or maintain a required indoor air temperature;
(41) ‘Thermostat-off mode’ means a mode corresponding to the hours with no cooling or heating load whereby the cooling
or heating function of the unit is switched on but the unit is not operational as there is no cooling or heating load.
This condition is therefore related to outdoor temperatures and not to indoor loads. Cycling on / off in active mode
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(42) ‘Crankcase heater operation mode’ means a condition where the unit has activated a heating device to avoid the
refrigerant migrating to the compressor in order to limit the refrigerant concentration in oil at compressor start;
(43) ‘Thermostat-off mode operating hours’ (HTO) means the annual number of hours [h/a] the unit is considered to be in
thermostat-off mode, the value of which depends on the designated season and function;
(44) ‘Standby mode operating hours’ (HSB) means the annual number of hours [h/a] the unit is considered to be in standby
mode, the value of which depends on the designated season and function;
(45) ‘Off-mode hours’ (HOFF) means the annual number of hours [h/a] the unit is considered to be in off-mode, the value
of which depends on the designated season and function;
(46) ‘Crankcase heater mode operating hours’ (HCK) means the annual number of hours [h/a] the unit is considered to be in
crankcase heater operation mode, the value of which depends on the designated season and function;
(47) ‘Electricity consumption of single and double ducts’ (QSD respectively QDD) means the electricity consumption of single
or double duct air conditioners for the cooling and/or heating mode (whichever applies) [single duct in kWh/h,
double duct in kWh/a];
(48) ‘Capacity ratio’ means the ratio of the total declared cooling or heating capacity of all operating indoor units to the
declared cooling or heating capacity of the outdoor unit at standard rating conditions.

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Union L
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ANNEX II
Energy efficiency classes
1. The energy efficiency of air conditioners shall be determined on the basis of measurements and calculations set out
Annex VII.
Both the SEER and SCOP shall take into account the reference design conditions and the operational hours per relevant
mode of operation, and the SCOP shall relate to the heating season ‘average’, as laid down in Annex VII. The rated
energy efficiency ratio (EER rated ) and the rated coefficient of performance (COP rated ) shall relate to standard rating
conditions, as laid down in Annex VII.
Table 1
Energy efficiency classes for air conditioners, except double ducts and single ducts
Energy Efficiency Class SEER SCOP
A+++ SEER
≥ 8,50 SCOP
≥ 5,10
A++ 6,10
≤ SEER < 8,50 4,60
≤ SCOP < 5,10
A+ 5,60
≤ SEER < 6,10 4,00
≤ SCOP < 4,60
A 5,10
≤ SEER < 5,60 3,40
≤ SCOP < 4,00
B 4,60
≤ SEER < 5,10 3,10
≤ SCOP < 3,40
C 4,10
≤ SEER < 4,60 2,80
≤ SCOP < 3,10
D 3,60
≤ SEER < 4,10 2,50
≤ SCOP < 2,80
E 3,10
≤ SEER < 3,60 2,20
≤ SCOP < 2,50
F 2,60
≤ SEER < 3,10 1,90
≤ SCOP < 2,20
G SEER
<
2,60 SCOP
<
1,90
Table 2
Energy efficiency classes for double ducts and single ducts
Energy Efficiency
Class
Double ducts Single
ducts
EER rated
COP rated
EER rated
COP rated
A+++
≥ 4,10
≥ 4,60
≥ 4,10
≥ 3,60
A++ 3,60
≤ EER < 4,10 4,10
≤ COP < 4,60 3,60
≤ EER < 4,10 3,10
≤ COP < 3,60
A+ 3,10
≤ EER < 3,60 3,60
≤ COP < 4,10 3,10
≤ EER < 3,60 2,60
≤ COP < 3,10
A 2,60
≤ EER < 3,10 3,10
≤ COP < 3,60 2,60
≤ EER < 3,10 2,30
≤ COP < 2,60
B 2,40
≤ EER < 2,60 2,60
≤ COP < 3,10 2,40
≤ EER < 2,60 2,00
≤ COP < 2,30
C 2,10
≤ EER < 2,40 2,40
≤ COP < 2,60 2,10
≤ EER < 2,40 1,80
≤ COP < 2,00
D 1,80
≤ EER < 2,10 2,00
≤ COP < 2,40 1,80
≤ EER < 2,10 1,60
≤ COP < 1,80
E 1,60
≤ EER < 1,80 1,80
≤ COP < 2,00 1,60
≤ EER < 1,80 1,40
≤ COP < 1,60
F 1,40
≤ EER < 1,60 1,60
≤ COP < 1,80 1,40
≤ EER < 1,60 1,20
≤ COP < 1,40
G <
1,40 <
1,60 <
1,40 <
1,20

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Official Journal of the European Union
6.7.2011
ANNEX III
The label
1. LABEL OF AIR CONDITIONERS, EXCEPT SINGLE DUCT AND DOUBLE DUCT AIR CONDITIONERS
1.1. Reversible air conditioners classified in energy efficiency classes A to G

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(a) The following information shall be included in the label:
I. supplier’s name or trade mark;
II. supplier’s model identifier;
III. text ‘SEER’ and ‘SCOP’ for cooling and heating, with a blue fan and air wave indication for SEER and red
fan and air wave indication for SCOP;
IV. the energy efficiency; the head of the arrow containing the energy efficiency class of the appliance shall be
placed at the same height as the head of the arrow of the relevant energy efficiency class. Energy efficiency
must be indicated for cooling and heating. For heating, energy efficiency for Average heating season is
mandatory. Indication of efficiency for Warmer and Colder seasons is optional;
V. for cooling mode: design load in kW, rounded up to one decimal;
VI. for heating mode: design load in kW, for up to 3 heating seasons rounded up to one decimal. Values for
heating seasons for which the design load is not provided shall be indicated as ‘X’;
VII. for cooling mode: seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER value), rounded up to one decimal;
VIII. for heating mode: seasonal coefficient of performance (SCOP value), for up to 3 heating seasons rounded
up to one decimal. Values for heating seasons for which SCOP is not provided shall be indicated as ‘X’;
IX. annual energy consumption in kWh per year, for cooling and heating, rounded up to the nearest integer.
Values for climate profiles for which annual energy consumption is not provided shall be indicated as ‘X’;
X. sound power levels for indoor and outdoor units expressed in dB(A) re1 pW, rounded to the nearest
integer;
XI European map with a display of three indicative heating seasons and corresponding colour squares.
All the requested values shall be determined in accordance with Annex VII.
(b) The design of the label shall be in accordance with point 1.5. By way of derogation, where a model has been
granted an ‘EU eco-label’ under Regulation (EC) No 66/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 1 ), a
copy of the EU eco-label may be added.
( 1 ) OJ L 27, 30.1.2010, p. 1.

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Official Journal of the European Union
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1.2. Reversible air conditioners classified in energy efficiency classes A+ to F
(a) The information listed in point 1.1 shall be included in the label.
(b) The design aspects of the label shall be in accordance with point 1.5.

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Journal
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the
European
Union L
178/13
1.3. Reversible air conditioners classified in energy efficiency classes A++ to E
(a) The information listed in point 1.1 shall be included in the label.
(b) The design aspects of the label shall be in accordance with point 1.5.

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L 178/14
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Official Journal of the European Union
6.7.2011
1.4. Reversible air conditioners classified in energy efficiency classes A+++ to D
(a) The information listed in point 1.1 shall be included in the label.
(b) The design aspects of the label shall be in accordance with point 1.5.

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European
Union L
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1.5. Label design

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Official Journal of the European Union
6.7.2011
Whereby:
(i) The label shall be at least 120 mm wide and 210 mm high. Where the label is printed in a larger format, its content
shall nevertheless remain proportionate to the specifications above.
(ii) The background shall be white.
(iii) Colours are coded as CMYK — cyan, magenta, yellow and black, following this example: 00-70-X-00: 0 % cyan,
70 % magenta, 100 % yellow, 0 % black.
(iv) The label shall fulfil all of the following requirements (numbers refer to the figure above):
EU label border: stroke 5 pt – colour: cyan 100 % – round corners: 3,5 mm.
EU logo: Colours: X-80-00-00 and 00-00-X-00.
Energy label: Colour: X-00-00-00.
Pictogram as depicted: EU logo + energy label:
width: 102 mm, height: 20 mm.
Sub-logos border: 1 pt – colour: cyan 100 % – length: 103,6 mm.
SEER and SCOP indication:
Border: 2 pt – colour: cyan 100 % – round corners: 3,5 mm.
Text: Calibri regular 10 pt, capitals, 100 % black.
A-G scale:
— Arrow: height: 7 mm, gap: 1 mm – colours:
Highest class: X-00-X-00
Second class: 70-00-X-00,
Third class: 30-00-X-00,
Fourth class: 00-00-X-00,
Fifth class: 00-30-X-00,
Sixth class: 00-70-X-00,
Last class(es): 00-X-X-00.
— Text: Calibri bold 16 pt, capitals, white.
Energy efficiency class(es):
— Arrow: width: 11 mm, height: 10 mm, 100 % black;
— Text: Calibri bold 18 pt, capitals, white.
Energy
— Text: Calibri regular 9 pt, capitals, 100 % black.
Rated capacity for cooling and heating in kW:
— Text ‘kW’: Calibri regular 10 pt, 100 % black.
— Value ‘XY,Z’: Calibri bold 11 pt, 100 % black.
SCOP and SEER values, rounded up to one decimal:
— Text ‘SEER’/‘SCOP’: Calibri regular 10 pt, capitals, 100 % black.
— Value ‘X,Y’: Calibri bold 11 pt, 100 % black.

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Annual energy consumption in kWh/annum:
— Text ‘kWh/annum’: Calibri regular 10 pt, 100 % black.
— Value ‘XY’: Calibri bold 11 pt, 100 % black.
Noise emissions:
— Border: 2 pt – colour: cyan 100 % – round corners: 3,5 mm.
— Value: Calibri bold 15 pt, 100 % black;
Calibri regular 12 pt, 100 % black.
European map and colour squares:
— Colours:
Orange: 00-46-46-00.
Green: 59-00-47-00.
Blue: 54-08-00-00.
Supplier’s name or trademark.
Supplier’s model identifier:
The suppliers’ name or trade mark and model identifier should fit in a space of 102 × 13 mm.
Reference period:
— Text: Calibri bold 10 pt.

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L 178/18
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Official Journal of the European Union
6.7.2011
2. LABEL OF AIR CONDITIONERS, EXCEPT SINGLE DUCT AND DOUBLE DUCT AIR CONDITIONERS
2.1. Cooling-only air conditioners classified in energy efficiency classes A to G

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European
Union L
178/19
(a) The following information shall be included in the label:
I. supplier’s name or trade mark;
II. supplier’s model identifier;
III. text ‘SEER’, with a blue fan and air wave indication;
IV. the energy efficiency; the head of the arrow containing the energy efficiency class of the appliance shall be
placed at the same height as the head of the arrow of the relevant energy efficiency class;
V. design load for cooling in kW, rounded up to one decimal;
VI. seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER value), rounded up to one decimal;
VII. annual energy consumption in kWh per year, rounded up to the nearest integer;
VIII. sound power levels for indoor and outdoor units expressed in dB(A) re1 pW, rounded to the nearest
integer.
All the requested values shall be determined in accordance with Annex VII.
(b) The design of the label shall be in accordance with point 2.5. By way of derogation, where a model has been
granted an ‘EU eco-label’ under Regulation (EC) No 66/2010, a copy of the EU eco-label may be added.

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L 178/20
EN
Official Journal of the European Union
6.7.2011
2.2. Cooling-only air conditioners classified in energy efficiency classes A+ to F
(a) The information listed in point 2.1 shall be included in the label.
(b) The design aspects of the label shall be in accordance with point 2.5.

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EN
6.7.2011 Official
Journal
of
the
European
Union L
178/21
2.3. Cooling-only air conditioners classified in energy efficiency classes A++ to E
(a) The information listed in point 2.1 shall be included in the label.
(b) The design aspects of the label shall be in accordance with point 2.5.

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L 178/22
EN
Official Journal of the European Union
6.7.2011
2.4. Cooling-only air conditioners classified in energy efficiency classes A+++ to D
(a) The information listed in point 2.1 shall be included in the label.
(b) The design aspects of the label shall be in accordance with point 2.5.

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Journal
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European
Union L
178/23
2.5. Label design

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L 178/24
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Official Journal of the European Union
6.7.2011
Whereby:
(i) The label shall be at least 100 mm wide and 200 mm high. Where the label is printed in a larger format, its content
shall nevertheless remain proportionate to the specifications above.
(ii) The background shall be white.
(iii) Colours are coded as CMYK — cyan, magenta, yellow and black, following this example: 00-70-X-00: 0 % cyan,
70 % magenta, 100 % yellow, 0 % black.
(iv) The label shall fulfil all of the following requirements (numbers refer to the figure above):
EU label border: stroke: 5 pt – colour: cyan 100 % – round corners: 3,5 mm.
EU logo: Colours: X-80-00-00 and 00-00-X-00.
Energy label:
Colour: X-00-00-00.
Pictogram as depicted: EU logo + energy label: width: 93 mm,
height: 18 mm.
Sub-logos border: 1 pt – colour: cyan 100 % – length: 93,7 mm.
SEER indication:
Text: Calibri regular 10 pt, capitals, 100 % black.
A-G scale:
— Arrow: height: 7 mm, gap: 1,3 mm – colours:
Highest class: X-00-X-00,
Second class: 70-00-X-00,
Third class: 30-00-X-00,
Fourth class: 00-00-X-00,
Fifth class: 00-30-X-00,
Sixth class: 00-70-X-00,
Last class(es): 00-X-X-00.
— Text: Calibri bold 18 pt, capitals, white.
Energy efficiency class:
— Arrow: Width: 23 mm, height: 15 mm, 100 % black;
— Text: Calibri bold 29 pt, capitals, white.
Energy:
— Text: Calibri regular 8 pt, capitals, 100 % black.
Rated capacity in kW:
Text ‘kW’: Calibri regular 14 pt, 100 % black.
Value ‘XY,Z’: Calibri bold 22 pt, 100 % black.
SEER value rounded up to one decimal:
— Border: 3 pt – colour: cyan 100 % – round corners: 3,5 mm.
— Text ‘SEER’: Calibri regular 14 pt, capitals, 100 % black.
— Value ‘X,Y’: Calibri bold 22 pt, 100 % black.

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European
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178/25
Annual energy consumption in kWh/annum:
— Text ‘kWh/annum’: Calibri regular 14 pt, 100 % black.
— Value ‘XY’: Calibri bold 22 pt, 100 % black.
Noise emissions:
— Border: 2 pt – colour: cyan 100 % – round corners: 3,5 mm.
— Value: Calibri bold 22 pt, 100 % black.
— Text: Calibri regular 14 pt, 100 % black.
Supplier’s name or trademark.
Supplier’s model identifier:
The suppliers’ name or trade mark and model identifier should fit in a space of 90 × 15 mm.
Reference period:
— Text: Calibri bold 10 pt.

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L 178/26
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Official Journal of the European Union
6.7.2011
3. LABEL OF AIR CONDITIONERS, EXCEPT SINGLE DUCT AND DOUBLE DUCT AIR CONDITIONERS
3.1. Heating-only air conditioners classified in energy efficiency classes A to G

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European
Union L
178/27
(a) The following information shall be included in the label:
I. supplier’s name or trade mark;
II. supplier’s model identifier;
III. text ‘SCOP’, with red fan and air wave indication;
IV. the energy efficiency; the head of the arrow containing the energy efficiency class of the appliance shall be
placed at the same height as the head of the arrow of the relevant energy efficiency class. Energy efficiency
for Average heating season is mandatory. Indication of efficiency for Warmer and Colder climates is
optional;
V. design load for heating in kW, for up to 3 heating seasons rounded up to one decimal. Values for heating
seasons for which design load is not provided shall be indicated as ‘X’;
VI. seasonal coefficient of performance (SCOP) for up to 3 heating seasons rounded up to one decimal. Values
for heating seasons for which SCOP is not provided shall be indicated as ‘X’;
VII. annual energy consumption in kWh per year, rounded up to the nearest integer. Values for heating seasons
for which annual energy consumption is not provided shall be indicated as ‘X’;
VIII. sound power levels for indoor and outdoor units expressed in dB(A) re1 pW, rounded to the nearest
integer;
IX. European map with a display of three indicative heating seasons and corresponding colour squares.
All the requested values shall be determined in accordance with Annex VII.
(b) The design of the label shall be in accordance with point 3.5. By way of derogation, where a model has been
granted an ‘EU eco-label’ under Regulation (EC) No 66/2010, a copy of the EU eco-label may be added.

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L 178/28
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Official Journal of the European Union
6.7.2011
3.2. Heating-only air conditioners classified in energy efficiency classes A+ to F
(a) The information listed in point 3.1 shall be included in the label.
(b) The design aspects of the label shall be in accordance with point 3.5.

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6.7.2011 Official
Journal
of
the
European
Union L
178/29
3.3. Heating-only air conditioners classified in energy efficiency classes A++ to E
(a) The information listed in point 3.1 shall be included in the label.
(b) The design aspects of the label shall be in accordance with point 3.5.

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L 178/30
EN
Official Journal of the European Union
6.7.2011
3.4. Heating-only air conditioners classified in energy efficiency classes A+++ to D
(a) The information listed in point 3.1 shall be included in the label.
(b) The design aspects of the label shall be in accordance with point 3.5.

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3.5. Label design

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L 178/32
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Official Journal of the European Union
6.7.2011
Whereby:
(i) The label shall be at least 100 mm wide and 200 mm high. Where the label is printed in a larger format, its content
shall nevertheless remain proportionate to the specifications above.
(ii) The background shall be white.
(iii) Colours shall be CMYK — cyan, magenta, yellow and black, following this example: 00-70-X-00: 0 % cyan, 70 %
magenta, 100 % yellow, 0 % black.
(iv) The label shall fulfil all of the following requirements (numbers refer to the figure above):
EU label border: stroke: 5 pt – colour: cyan 100 % – round corners: 3,5 mm.
EU logo: Colours: X-80-00-00 and 00-00-X-00.
Energy label: Colour: X-00-00-00.
Pictogram as depicted: EU logo + energy label: width: 93 mm, height: 18 mm.
Sub-logos border: 1 pt – colour: cyan 100 % – length: 93,7 mm.
SCOP indication:
Text: Calibri regular 10 pt, capitals, 100 % black.
A-G scale:
— Arrow: height: 7 mm, gap: 1,3 mm – colours:
Highest class: X-00-X-00,
Second class: 70-00-X-00,
Third class: 30-00-X-00,
Fourth class: 00-00-X-00,
Fifth class: 00-30-X-00,
Sixth class: 00-70-X-00,
Last class(es): 00-X-X-00.
— Text: Calibri bold 18 pt, capitals, white.
Energy efficiency class(es):
— Arrow: width: 11 mm, height: 10 mm, 100 % black;
— Text: Calibri bold 18 pt, capitals, white.
Rated capacity in kW:
— Text ‘kW’: Calibri regular 10 pt, 100 % black.
— Value ‘XY,Z’: Calibri bold 11 pt, 100 % black.
SCOP values, rounded up to one decimal:
— Text ‘SCOP’: Calibri regular 10 pt, capitals, 100 % black.
— Value ‘X,Y’: Calibri bold 11 pt, 100 % black.
Annual energy consumption in kWh/annum:
— Text ‘kWh/annum’: Calibri regular 10 pt, 100 % black.
— Value ‘XY’: Calibri bold 11 pt, 100 % black.

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Noise emissions:
— Border: 2 pt – colour: cyan 100 % – round corners: 3,5 mm.
— Value: Calibri bold 15 pt, 100 % black.
— Text: Calibri regular 12 pt, 100 % black.
European map and colour squares:
Colours:
Orange: 00-46-46-00.
Green: 59-00-47-00.
Blue: 54-08-00-00.
Supplier’s name or trademark.
Supplier’s model identifier:
The suppliers’ name or trade mark and model identifier should fit in a space of 90 × 15 mm.
Energy:
— Text: Calibri regular 8 pt, capitals, 100 % black.
Reference period:
— Text: Calibri bold 10, pt.

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L 178/34
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Official Journal of the European Union
6.7.2011
4. LABEL
OF
DOUBLE
DUCT
AIR
CONDITIONERS
4.1. Reversible double duct air conditioners classified in energy efficiency classes A+++ to D

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6.7.2011 Official
Journal
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the
European
Union L
178/35
(a) The following information shall be included in the label:
I. supplier’s name or trade mark;
II. supplier’s model identifier;
III. text ‘EER’ and ‘COP’ for cooling and heating, with a blue fan and air wave indication for EER and red fan
and air wave indication for COP;
IV. the energy efficiency; the head of the arrow containing the energy efficiency class of the appliance shall be
placed at the same height as the head of the arrow of the relevant energy efficiency class. Energy efficiency
must be indicated for cooling and heating;
V. Rated capacity for cooling and heating mode in kW, rounded up to one decimal;
VI. EER rated and COP rated , rounded up to one decimal;
VII. hourly energy consumption in kWh per 60 minutes, for cooling and heating mode, rounded up to the
nearest integer;
VIII. sound power level for indoor unit expressed in dB(A) re1 pW, rounded to the nearest integer.
All the requested values shall be determined in accordance with Annex VII.
(b) The design of the label shall be in accordance with point 4.2. By way of derogation, where a model has been
granted an ‘EU eco-label’ under Regulation (EC) No 66/2010, a copy of the EU eco-label may be added.

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L 178/36
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Official Journal of the European Union
6.7.2011
4.2. Label Design

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European
Union L
178/37
Whereby:
(i) The label shall be at least 100 mm wide and 200 mm high. Where the label is printed in a larger format, its content
shall nevertheless remain proportionate to the specifications above.
(ii) The background shall be white.
(iii) Colours shall be CMYK — cyan, magenta, yellow and black, following this example: 00-70-X-00: 0 % cyan, 70 %
magenta, 100 % yellow, 0 % black.
(iv) The label shall fulfil all of the following requirements (numbers refer to the figure above):
EU label border: stroke: 5 pt – colour: cyan 100 % – round corners: 3,5 mm.
EU logo: Colours: X-80-00-00 and 00-00-X-00.
Energy label: Colour: X-00-00-00.
Pictogram as depicted: EU logo + energy label: width: 82 mm, height: 16 mm.
Sub-logos border: 1 pt – colour: cyan 100 % – length: 92,5 mm.
EER and COP indication:
Text: Calibri regular 10 pt, 100 % black
A-G scale:
— Arrow: height: 7 mm, gap: 1,3 mm – colours:
Highest class: X-00-X-00,
Second class: 70-00-X-00,
Third class: 30-00-X-00,
Fourth class: 00-00-X-00,
Fifth class: 00-30-X-00,
Sixth class: 00-70-X-00,
Last class(es): 00-X-X-00.
— Text: Calibri bold 18 pt, capitals, white;
Calibri bold 7 pt, white.
Energy efficiency classes:
— Arrow: width: 11 mm, height: 10 mm, 100 % black;
— Text: Calibri bold 18 pt, capitals, white.
Calibri bold 7 pt, white.
Energy:
— Text: Calibri regular 8 pt, capitals, 100 % black.
‘Minutes’-translation:
— Text: Calibri regular 7 pt, 100 % black.
Rated capacity for cooling and heating mode in kW:
— Text ‘kW’: Calibri regular 14 pt, 100 % black.
— Value ‘XY,Z’: Calibri bold 22 pt, 100 % black.

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L 178/38
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Official Journal of the European Union
6.7.2011
COP and EER values, rounded up to one decimal:
— Text ‘EER’/‘COP’: Calibri regular 14 pt, capitals, 100 % black.
— Value ‘X,Y’: Calibri bold 22 pt, 100 % black.
Hourly energy consumption in kWh/60min:
— Text ‘kWh/60min*’: Calibri regular 14 pt, 100 % black.
— Value ‘XY’: Calibri bold 22 pt, 100 % black.
Noise emissions:
— Border: 2 pt – colour: cyan 100 % – round corners: 3,5 mm.
— Value: Calibri bold 22 pt, 100 % black.
— Text: Calibri regular 14 pt, 100 % black.
Supplier’s name or trademark.
Supplier’s model identifier:
The suppliers’ name or trade mark and model identifier should fit in a space of 82 × 10,5 mm.
Reference period:
— Text: Calibri bold 10 pt.

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European
Union L
178/39
4.3. Cooling-only double duct air conditioners classified in energy efficiency classes A+++ to D

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L 178/40
EN
Official Journal of the European Union
6.7.2011
(a) The following information shall be included in the label:
I. supplier’s name or trade mark;
II. supplier’s model identifier;
III. text ‘EER’, with a blue fan and air wave indication;
IV. the energy efficiency; the head of the arrow containing the energy efficiency class of the appliance shall be
placed at the same height as the head of the arrow of the relevant energy efficiency class;
V. Rated capacity for cooling in kW, rounded up to one decimal;
VI. EER rated , rounded up to one decimal;
VII. hourly energy consumption in kWh per 60 minutes, rounded up to the nearest integer;
VIII. sound power level for indoor unit expressed in dB(A) re1 pW, rounded to the nearest integer;
All the requested values shall be determined in accordance with Annex VII.
(b) The design of the label shall be in accordance with point 4.4. By way of derogation, where a model has been
granted an ‘EU eco-label’ under Regulation (EC) No 66/2010, a copy of the EU eco-label may be added.

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6.7.2011 Official
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European
Union L
178/41
4.4. Label Design

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L 178/42
EN
Official Journal of the European Union
6.7.2011
Whereby:
(i) The label shall be at least 100 mm wide and 200 mm high. Where the label is printed in a larger format, its content
shall nevertheless remain proportionate to the specifications above.
(ii) The background shall be white.
(iii) Colours are coded as CMYK — cyan, magenta, yellow and black, following this example: 00-70-X-00: 0 % cyan,
70 % magenta, 100 % yellow, 0 % black.
(iv) The label shall fulfil all of the following requirements (numbers refer to the figure above):
EU label border: stroke: 5 pt – colour: Cyan 100 % – round corners: 3,5 mm.
EU logo: Colours: X-80-00-00 and 00-00-X-00.
Energy label: Colour: X-00-00-00.
Pictogram as depicted: EU logo + energy label: width: 82 mm, height: 16 mm.
Sub-logos border: 1 pt – colour: cyan 100 % – length: 92,5 mm.
EER indication:
Text: Calibri regular 10 pt, capitals, 100 % black
A-G scale:
— Arrow: height: 7 mm, gap: 1,3 mm – colours:
Highest class: X-00-X-00,
Second class: 70-00-X-00,
Third class: 30-00-X-00,
Fourth class: 00-00-X-00,
Fifth class: 00-30-X-00,
Sixth class: 00-70-X-00,
Last class(es): 00-X-X-00.
— Text: Calibri bold 18 pt, capitals, white;
Calibri bold 7 pt, white.
Energy efficiency class:
— Arrow: width: 20 mm, height: 15 mm, 100 % black;
— Text: Calibri bold 30 pt, capitals, white;
Calibri bold 14 pt, white.
Energy
— Text: Calibri regular 8 pt, capitals, 100 % black.
‘Minutes’-translation:
— Text: Calibri regular 7 pt, 100 % black.
Rated capacity in kW:
— Text ‘kW’: Calibri regular 14 pt, 100 % black.
— Value ‘XY,Z’: Calibri bold 22 pt, 100 % black.

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EER value, rounded up to one decimal:
— Text ‘EER’: Calibri regular 14 pt, capitals, 100 % black.
— Value ‘X,Y’: Calibri bold 22 pt, 100 % black.
Hourly energy consumption in kWh/60min:
— Text ‘kWh/60min*’: Calibri regular 14 pt, 100 % black.
— Value ‘XY’: Calibri bold 22 pt, 100 % black.
Noise emissions:
— Border: 2 pt – colour: 100 % cyan – round corners: 3,5 mm.
— Value: Calibri bold 22 pt, 100 % black.
— Text: Calibri regular 14 pt, 100 % black.
Supplier’s name or trademark.
Supplier’s model identifier:
The suppliers’ name or trade mark and model identifier should fit in a space of 82 × 10,5 mm.
Reference period:
— Text: Calibri bold 10 pt.

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L 178/44
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Official Journal of the European Union
6.7.2011
4.5. Heating-only double duct air conditioners classified in energy efficiency classes A+++ to D

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European
Union L
178/45
(a) The following information shall be included in the label:
I. supplier’s name or trade mark;
II. supplier’s model identifier;
III. text ‘COP’ with red fan and air wave indication;
IV. the energy efficiency; the head of the arrow containing the energy efficiency class of the appliance shall be
placed at the same height as the head of the arrow of the relevant energy efficiency class;
V. rated capacity for heating in kW, rounded up to one decimal;
VI. COP rated , rounded up to one decimal;
VII. hourly energy consumption in kWh per 60 minutes, rounded up to the nearest integer;
VIII. sound power level for indoor unit expressed in dB(A) re1 pW, rounded to the nearest integer.
All the requested values shall be determined in accordance with Annex VII.
(b) The design of the label shall be in accordance with point 4.6. By way of derogation, where a model has been
granted an ‘EU eco-label’ under Regulation (EC) No 66/2010, a copy of the EU eco-label may be added.

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L 178/46
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6.7.2011
4.6. Label Design

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Whereby:
(i) The label shall be at least 100 mm wide and 200 mm high. Where the label is printed in a larger format, its content
shall nevertheless remain proportionate to the specifications above.
(ii) The background shall be white.
(iii) Colours are coded as CMYK — cyan, magenta, yellow and black, following this example: 00-70-X-00: 0 % cyan,
70 % magenta, 100 % yellow, 0 % black.
(iv) The label shall fulfil all of the following requirements (numbers refer to the figure above):
EU label border: stroke: 5 pt – colour: cyan 100 % – round corners: 3,5 mm.
EU logo: Colours: X-80-00-00 and 00-00-X-00.
Energy label: Colour: X-00-00-00.
Pictogram as depicted: EU logo + energy label: width: 82 mm, height: 16 mm.
Sub-logos border: 1 pt – colour: 100 % cyan – length: 92,5 mm.
COP indication:
Text: Calibri regular 10 pt, capitals, 100 % black
A-G scale:
— Arrow: height: 7 mm, gap: 1,3 mm – colours:
Highest class: X-00-X-00,
Second class: 70-00-X-00,
Third class: 30-00-X-00,
Fourth class: 00-00-X-00,
Fifth class: 00-30-X-00,
Sixth class: 00-70-X-00,
Last class(es): 00-X-X-00.
— Text: Calibri Bold 18 pt, capitals, white;
Calibri bold 7 pt, white.
Energy efficiency class:
— Arrow: width: 20 mm, height: 15 mm, 100 % black;
— Text: Calibri bold 30 pt, capitals, white;
Calibri bold 14 pt, white.
Energy:
— Text: Calibri regular 8 pt, capitals, 100 % black.
‘Minutes’-translation:
— Text: Calibri regular 7 pt, 100 % black.
Rated capacity in kW:
— Text ‘kW’: Calibri regular 14 pt, 100 % black.
— Value ‘XY,Z’: Calibri bold 22 pt, 100 % black.

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L 178/48
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Official Journal of the European Union
6.7.2011
COP value, rounded up to one decimal:
— Text ‘COP’: Calibri regular 14 pt, capitals, 100 % black.
— Value ‘X,Y’: Calibri bold 22 pt, 100 % black.
Hourly energy consumption in kWh/60min:
— Text ‘kWh/60min*’: Calibri regular 14 pt, 100 % black.
— Value ‘XY’: Calibri bold 22 pt, 100 % black.
Noise emissions:
— Border: 2 pt – colour: cyan 100 % – round corners: 3,5 mm.
— Value: Calibri bold 22 pt, 100 % black.
— Text: Calibri regular 14 pt, 100 % black.
Supplier’s name or trademark.
Supplier’s model identifier:
The suppliers’ name or trade mark and model identifier should fit in a space of 82 × 10,5 mm.
Reference period:
— Text: Calibri bold 10 pt.

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European
Union L
178/49
5. LABEL
OF
SINGLE
DUCT
AIR
CONDITIONERS
5.1. Reversible single duct air conditioners classified in energy efficiency classes A+++ to D

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Official Journal of the European Union
6.7.2011
(a) The following information shall be included in the label:
I. supplier’s name or trade mark;
II. supplier’s model identifier;
III. text ‘EER’ and ‘COP’ for cooling and heating, with a blue fan and air wave indication for EER and red fan
and air wave indication for COP;
IV. the energy efficiency; the head of the arrow containing the energy efficiency class of the appliance shall be
placed at the same height as the head of the arrow of the relevant energy efficiency class. Energy efficiency
must be indicated for cooling and heating;
V. rated capacity for cooling and heating mode in kW, rounded up to one decimal;
VI. EER rated and COP rated , rounded up to one decimal;
VII. hourly energy consumption in kWh per 60 minutes, for cooling and heating, rounded up to one decimal;
VIII. sound power level for indoor unit expressed in dB(A) re1 pW, rounded to the nearest integer.
All the requested values shall be determined in accordance with Annex VII.
(b) The design of the label shall be in accordance with point 5.2. By way of derogation, where a model has been
granted an ‘EU eco-label’ under Regulation (EC) No 66/2010, a copy of the EU eco-label may be added.

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Whereby:
(i) The label shall be at least 100 mm wide and 200 mm high. Where the label is printed in a larger format, its content
shall nevertheless remain proportionate to the specifications above.
(ii) The background shall be white.
(iii) Colours are coded as CMYK — cyan, magenta, yellow and black, following this example: 00-70-X-00: 0 % cyan,
70 % magenta, 100 % yellow, 0 % black.
(iv) The label shall fulfil all of the following requirements (numbers refer to the figure above):
EU label border: stroke: 5 pt – colour: cyan 100 % – round corners: 3,5 mm.
EU logo: Colours: X-80-00-00 and 00-00-X-00.
Energy label: Colour: X-00-00-00.
Pictogram as depicted: EU logo + energy label: width: 82 mm, height: 16 mm.
Sub-logos border: 1 pt – colour: cyan 100 % – length: 92,5 mm.
EER and COP indication:
— Border: 2 pt – colour: cyan 100 % – round corners: 3,5 mm.
— Text: Calibri regular 10 pt, capitals, 100 % black.
A-G scale:
— Arrow: height: 7 mm, gap: 1,3 mm – colours:
Highest class: X-00-X-00,
Second class: 70-00-X-00,
Third class: 30-00-X-00,
Fourth class: 00-00-X-00,
Fifth class: 00-30-X-00,
Sixth class: 00-70-X-00,
Last class(es): 00-X-X-00.
— Text: Calibri bold 18 pt, capitals, white;
Calibri bold 7 pt, white.
Energy efficiency classes:
— Arrow: Width: 11 mm, height: 10 mm, 100 % black;
— Text: Calibri bold 18 pt, capitals, white.
Energy:
— Text: Calibri regular 8 pt, capitals, 100 % black.
‘Minutes’-translation:
— Text: Calibri regular 7 pt, 100 % black.
Rated capacity for cooling and heating in kW:
— Text ‘kW’: Calibri regular 14 pt, 100 % black.
— Value ‘XY,Z’: Calibri bold 22 pt, 100 % black.

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EER and COP values, rounded up to one decimal:
— Text: Calibri regular 14 pt, capitals, 100 % black.
— Value ‘X,Y’: Calibri bold 22 pt, 100 % black.
Hourly energy consumption in kWh/60min:
— Text ‘kWh/60min*’: Calibri regular 14 pt, 100 % black.
— Value ‘XY’: Calibri bold 22 pt, 100 % black.
Noise emissions:
— Border: 2 pt – colour: cyan 100 % – round corners: 3,5 mm.
— Value: Calibri bold 22 pt, 100 % black.
— Text: Calibri regular 14 pt, 100 % black.
Supplier’s name or trademark.
Supplier’s model identifier:
The suppliers’ name or trade mark and model identifier should fit in a space of 82 × 10,5 mm.
Reference period:
— Text: Calibri bold 10 pt.

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L 178/54
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Official Journal of the European Union
6.7.2011
5.3. Cooling-only single duct air conditioners classified in energy efficiency classes A+++ to D

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European
Union L
178/55
(a) The following information shall be included in the label:
I. supplier’s name or trade mark;
II. supplier’s model identifier;
III. text ‘EER’, with a blue fan and air wave indication;
IV. the energy efficiency; the head of the arrow containing the energy efficiency class of the appliance shall be
placed at the same height as the head of the arrow of the relevant energy efficiency class;
V. rated capacity for cooling in kW, rounded up to one decimal;
VI. EER rated , rounded up to one decimal;
VII. hourly energy consumption in kWh per 60 minutes, rounded up to one decimal;
VIII. sound power level for indoor unit expressed in dB(A) re1 pW, rounded to the nearest integer.
All the requested values shall be determined in accordance with Annex VII.
(b) The design of the label shall be in accordance with point 5.4. By way of derogation, where a model has been
granted an ‘EU eco-label’ under Regulation (EC) No 66/2010, a copy of the EU eco-label may be added.

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L 178/56
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6.7.2011
5.4. Label Design

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Whereby:
(i) The label shall be at least 100 mm wide and 200 mm high. Where the label is printed in a larger format, its content
shall nevertheless remain proportionate to the specifications above.
(ii) The background shall be white.
(iii) Colours shall be CMYK — cyan, magenta, yellow and black, following this example: 00-70-X-00: 0 % cyan, 70 %
magenta, 100 % yellow, 0 % black.
(iv) The label shall fulfil all of the following requirements (numbers refer to the figure above):
EU label border: stroke: 5 pt – colour: cyan 100 % – round corners: 3,5 mm.
EU logo: Colours: X-80-00-00 and 00-00-X-00.
Energy label: Colour: X-00-00-00.
Pictogram as depicted: EU logo + energy label: width: 82 mm, height: 16 mm.
Sub-logos border: 1 pt – colour: cyan 100 % – length: 92,5 mm.
EER indication:
Text: Calibri regular 10 pt, capitals, 100 % black.
A-G scale:
— Arrow: height: 7 mm, gap: 1,3 mm – colours:
Highest class: X-00-X-00,
Second class: 70-00-X-00,
Third class: 30-00-X-00,
Fourth class: 00-00-X-00,
Fifth class: 00-30-X-00,
Sixth class: 00-70-X-00,
Last class(es): 00-X-X-00.
— Text: Calibri bold 18 pt, capitals, white;
Calibri bold 7 pt, white.
Energy efficiency class:
— Arrow: Width: 20 mm, height: 15 mm, 100 % black;
— Text: Calibri bold 30 pt, capitals, white;
Calibri bold 14 pt, capitals, white.
Energy:
— Text: Calibri regular 8 pt, capitals, 100 % black.
‘Minutes’-translation:
— Text: Calibri regular 7 pt, 100 % black.
Rated capacity in kW:
— Text ‘kW’: Calibri regular 14 pt, 100 % black.
— Value ‘XY,Z’: Calibri bold 22 pt, 100 % black.

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L 178/58
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Official Journal of the European Union
6.7.2011
EER value, rounded up to one decimal:
— Text ‘EER’: Calibri regular 14 pt, capitals, 100 % black.
— Value ‘X,Y’: Calibri bold 22 pt, 100 % black.
Hourly energy consumption in kWh/60min:
— Text ‘kWh/60min*’: Calibri regular 14 pt, 100 % black.
— Value ‘XY’: Calibri bold 22 pt, 100 % black.
Noise emissions:
— Border: 2 pt – colour: 100 % cyan – round corners: 3,5 mm.
— Value: Calibri bold 22 pt, 100 % black.
— Text: Calibri regular 14 pt, 100 % black.
Supplier’s name or trademark.
Supplier’s model identifier:
The suppliers’ name or trade mark and model identifier should fit in a space of 82 × 10,5 mm.
Reference period:
— Text: Calibri bold 10 pt.

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178/59
5.5. Heating-only single duct air conditioners classified in energy efficiency classes A+++ to D

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L 178/60
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Official Journal of the European Union
6.7.2011
(a) The following information shall be included in the label:
I. supplier’s name or trade mark;
II. supplier’s model identifier;
III. text ‘COP’ with red fan and air wave indication;
IV. the energy efficiency; the head of the arrow containing the energy efficiency class of the appliance shall be
placed at the same height as the head of the arrow of the relevant energy efficiency class;
V. rated capacity for heating in kW, rounded up to one decimal;
VI. COP rated , rounded up to one decimal;
VII. hourly energy consumption in kWh per 60 minutes, rounded to the nearest integer;
VIII. sound power level for indoor unit expressed in dB(A) re1 pW, rounded to the nearest integer.
All the requested values shall be determined in accordance with Annex VII.
(b) The design of the label shall be in accordance with point 5.6. By way of derogation, where a model has been
granted an ‘EU eco-label’ under Regulation (EC) No 66/2010, a copy of the EU eco-label may be added.

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5.6. Label Design

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Official Journal of the European Union
6.7.2011
Whereby:
(i) The label shall be at least 100 mm wide and 200 mm high. Where the label is printed in a larger format, its content
shall nevertheless remain proportionate to the specifications above.
(ii) The background shall be white.
(iii) Colours shall be CMYK — cyan, magenta, yellow and black, following this example: 00-70-X-00: 0 % cyan, 70 %
magenta, 100 % yellow, 0 % black.
(iv) The label shall fulfil all of the following requirements (numbers refer to the figure above):
EU label border: stroke: 5 pt – colour: cyan 100 % – round corners: 3,5 mm.
EU logo: Colours: X-80-00-00 and 00-00-X-00.
Energy label: Colour: X-00-00-00.
Pictogram as depicted: EU logo + energy label: width: 82 mm, height: 16 mm.
Sub-logos border: 1 pt – colour: cyan 100 % – length: 92,5 mm.
COP indication:
Text: Calibri regular 10 pt, capitals, 100 % black
A-G scale:
— Arrow: height: 7 mm, gap: 1,3 mm – colours:
Highest class: X-00-X-00,
Second class: 70-00-X-00,
Third class: 30-00-X-00,
Fourth class: 00-00-X-00,
Fifth class: 00-30-X-00,
Sixth class: 00-70-X-00,
Last class(es): 00-X-X-00.
— Text: Calibri bold 18 pt, capitals, white;
Calibri bold 7 pt, white.
Energy efficiency class:
— Arrow: Width: 20 mm, height: 15 mm, 100 % black;
— Text: Calibri bold 30 pt, capitals, white;
Calibri bold 14 pt, capitals, white.
Energy:
— Text: Calibri regular 8 pt, capitals, 100 % black.
‘Minutes’-translation:
— Text: Calibri regular 7 pt, 100 % black.
Rated capacity in kW:
— Text ‘kW’: Calibri regular 14 pt, 100 % black.
— Value ‘XY,Z’: Calibri bold 22 pt, 100 % black.

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European
Union L
178/63
COP value, rounded up to one decimal:
— Text ‘COP’: Calibri regular 14 pt, capitals, 100 % black.
— Value ‘X,Y’: Calibri bold 22 pt, 100 % black.
Hourly energy consumption in kWh/60 minutes:
— Text ‘kWh/60min*’: Calibri regular 14 pt, 100 % black.
— Value ‘XY’: Calibri bold 22 pt, 100 % black.
Noise emissions:
— Border: 2 pt – colour: cyan 100 % – round corners: 3,5 mm.
— Value: Calibri bold 22 pt, 100 % black.
— Text: Calibri regular 14 pt, 100 % black.
Supplier’s name or trademark.
Supplier’s model identifier:
The suppliers’ name or trade mark and model identifier should fit in a space of 82 × 10,5 mm.
Reference period:
— Text: Calibri bold 10 pt.

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L 178/64
EN
Official Journal of the European Union
6.7.2011
ANNEX IV
Product fiche
1. The information in the product fiche shall be given in the order specified below:
(a) supplier's name or trade mark;
(b) model identifier of the indoor air conditioner or of the indoor and outdoor elements of the air conditioner;
(c) without prejudice to any requirements under the Union eco-label scheme, where a model has been granted a
‘European Union eco-label’ under Regulation (EC) No 66/2010, a copy of the eco-label may be added;
(d) inside and outside sound power levels at standard rating conditions, on cooling and/or heating modes;
(e) the name and GWP of the refrigerant used and a standard text as follows:
‘Refrigerant leakage contributes to climate change. Refrigerant with lower global warming potential (GWP) would
contribute less to global warming than a refrigerant with higher GWP, if leaked to the atmosphere. This appliance
contains a refrigerant fluid with a GWP equal to [xxx]. This means that if 1 kg of this refrigerant fluid would be
leaked to the atmosphere, the impact on global warming would be [xxx] times higher than 1 kg of CO 2 , over a
period of 100 years. Never try to interfere with the refrigerant circuit yourself or disassemble the product yourself
and always ask a professional.’
2. Additionally, the following information shall be included in the product fiche on air conditioners on the cooling
mode, when efficiency is declared on the basis of the seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER):
(a) the SEER and the energy efficiency class of the model (model of a unit or of a combination of units) determined in
accordance with definitions and test procedures in Annex I and VII for the cooling mode as well as with the class
limits defined in Annex II;
(b) the indicative annual electricity consumption Q CE in kWh/a during the cooling season, determined in accordance
with definitions and test procedures in Annex I and VII, respectively. It shall be described as: ‘Energy consumption
“XYZ” kWh per year, based on standard test results. Actual energy consumption will depend on how the appliance
is used and where it is located.’;
(c) the design load Pdesignc in kW of the appliance in cooling mode determined in accordance with definitions and
test procedures in Annex I and VII, respectively;
3. Additionally, the following notes define the information to be included in the fiche on the heating mode, when
efficiency is declared on the basis of seasonal coefficient of performance (SCOP):
(a) the SCOP and the energy efficiency class of the model, or combination, in heating mode determined in accordance
with definitions and test procedures in Annex I and VII, respectively, as well as with the class limits defined in
Annex II;
(b) the indicative annual electricity consumption for an average heating season Q HE in kWh/a, determined in
accordance with definitions and test procedures in Annex I and VII, respectively. It shall be described as:
‘Energy consumption “XYZ” kWh per year, based on standard test results. Actual energy consumption will
depend on how the appliance is used and where it is located.’;
(c) other designated heating seasons for which the unit is declared fit for purpose, with options of warmer (optional)
or colder (optional) seasons, as defined in Annex I;
(d) the design load Pdesignh in kW of the appliance in heating mode determined in accordance with definitions and
test procedures in Annex I and VII;
(e) the declared capacity and an indication of the back up heating capacity assumed for the calculation of SCOP at
reference design conditions.

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4. Additionally, the following notes define the information to be included in the fiche of air conditioners, when efficiency
is declared on the basis of energy efficiency ratio (EER rated ) or coefficient of performance (COP rated ):
(a) the energy efficiency class of the model, determined in accordance with definitions and test procedures in Annex I
and VII, as well as the class limits defined in Annex II;
(b) for double ducts, the indicative hourly electricity consumption Q DD in kWh/60 minutes determined in accordance
with definitions and test procedures in Annex I and VII. It shall be described as: ‘Energy consumption “X,Y” kWh
per 60 minutes, based on standard test results. Actual energy consumption will depend on how the appliance is
used and where it is located.’;
(c) for single ducts, the indicative hourly electricity consumption Q SD in kWh/60 minutes determined in accordance
with definitions and test procedures in Annex I and VII. It shall be described as: ‘Energy consumption “X,Y” kWh
per 60 minutes, based on standard test results. Actual energy consumption will depend on how the appliance is
used and where it is located.’;
(d) the cooling capacity P rated in kW of the appliance determined in accordance with definitions and test procedures in
Annex I and VII;
(e) the heating capacity P rated in kW of the appliance determined in accordance with definitions and test procedures in
Annex I and VII.
5. One fiche may cover a number of appliance models supplied by the same supplier.
6. The information contained in the fiche may be given in the form of a copy of the label, either in colour or in black
and white. Where this is the case, the information listed in points 1-4 not already displayed on the label shall also be
provided.

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L 178/66
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Official Journal of the European Union
6.7.2011
ANNEX V
Technical documentation
The technical documentation referred to in Article 3 (1)(c) shall include at least the following items:
(a) the name and address of the supplier;
(b) a general description of the appliance model, sufficient for it to be unequivocally and easily identified. Single ducts
shall be referred to as ‘local air conditioners’;
(c) where appropriate, the references for the harmonised standards applied;
(d) where appropriate, the other calculation methods, measurement standards and specifications used;
(e) identification and signature of the person empowered to bind the supplier;
(f) where appropriate the technical parameters for measurements, established in accordance with Annex VII:
(i) overall dimensions;
(ii) specification of the type of the air conditioner;
(iii) specification whether the appliance is designed for cooling or heating only or for both;
(iv) the energy efficiency class of the model as defined in Annex II;
(v) The energy efficiency ratio (EER rated ) and coefficient of performance (COP rated ) for single and double duct air
conditioners or seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) and seasonal coefficient of performance (SCOP) for other
air conditioners;
(vi) The heating season for which the appliance is declared fit for purpose;
(vii) Sound power levels expressed in dB(A) re1 pW, rounded to the nearest integer;
(viii) the name and GWP of refrigerant used.
(g) the results of calculations performed in accordance with Annex VII.
Suppliers may include additional information at the end of the above list.
Where the information included in the technical documentation file for a particular air conditioner model has been
obtained by calculation on the basis of design, or extrapolation from other equivalent appliances, or both, the docu
mentation shall include details of such calculations or extrapolations, or both, and of tests undertaken by suppliers to
verify the accuracy of the calculations undertaken. The information shall also include a list of all other equivalent
appliance models where the information was obtained on the same basis.

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ANNEX VI
Information to be provided in the cases where end-users cannot be expected to see the product displayed
1. The information referred to in Article 4(b) shall be provided in the following order:
(a) The energy efficiency class of the model as defined in Annex II;
(b) for air conditioners other than single ducts and double ducts:
(i) the seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) and/or seasonal coefficient of performance (SCOP);
(ii) the design load (in kW);
(iii) the annual electricity consumption;
(iv) the cooling and/or each heating (‘Average, Colder, Warmer’) season the appliance is declared fit for purpose;
(c) for single duct and double duct air conditioners:
(i) the energy efficiency ratio (EER) and/or coefficient of performance (COP);
(ii) the rated capacity (kW);
(iii) for double ducts, the hourly electricity consumption for cooling and/or heating;
(iv) for single ducts, the hourly electricity consumption for cooling and/or heating;
(d) Sound power levels expressed in dB(A) re1 pW, rounded to the nearest integer;
(e) Name and GWP of refrigerant used.
2. Where other information contained in the product information fiche is also provided, it shall be in the form and order
specified in Annex IV.
3. The size and font in which all the information referred in this Annex is printed or shown shall be legible.

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L 178/68
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Official Journal of the European Union
6.7.2011
ANNEX VII
Measurements and calculations
1. For the purposes of compliance and verification of compliance with the requirements of this Regulation,
measurements and calculations shall be made using harmonised standards the reference numbers of which have
been published in the Official Journal of European Union, or other reliable, accurate and reproducible method, which
takes into account the generally recognised state of the art methods, and whose results are deemed to be of low
uncertainty.
2. The determination of the seasonal energy consumption and seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) and seasonal
coefficient of performance (SCOP) shall take into account:
(a) European seasonal conditions, as defined in Table 1 of this Annex;
(b) Reference design conditions, as defined in Table 3 of this Annex;
(c) Electric energy consumption for all relevant modes of operation, using time periods as defined in Table 4 of this
Annex;
(d) Effects of the degradation of the energy efficiency caused by on/off cycling (if applicable) depending on the type of
control of the cooling and/or heating capacity;
(e) Corrections on the seasonal coefficients of performance in conditions where the heating load can not be met by
the heating capacity;
(f) The contribution of a back-up heater (if applicable) in the calculation of the seasonal efficiency of a unit in heating
mode.
3. Where the information relating to a specific model, being a combination of indoor and outdoor unit(s), has been
obtained by calculation on the basis of design, and/or extrapolation from other combinations, the documentation
should include details of such calculations and/or extrapolations, and of tests undertaken to verify the accuracy of the
calculations undertaken (including details of the mathematical model for calculating performance of such combi
nations, and of measurements taken to verify this model).
4. The energy efficiency ratio (EER rated ) and, when applicable, coefficient of performance (COP rated ) for double ducts and
single ducts shall be established at the standard rating conditions as defined in Table 2 of this Annex.
5. The calculation of electricity consumption for cooling and/or heating shall take into account electric energy
consumption of all relevant modes of operation, when appropriate, using time periods as defined in Table 4 of
this Annex.

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Table 1
Bin number (j), outdoor temperature (Tj) in °C and number of hours per bin (hj) for the cooling season and for
heating seasons ‘average’, ‘warmer’ and ‘colder’. ‘db’ = dry bulb temperature
COOLING SEASON HEATING
SEASON
Average Warmer Colder
j
Tj
hj
j
T j
hjA
hj W
hjC
#
°C
h
#
°C
h
h
h
db db
1 17 205 1
to
8
– 30 to – 23
0
0
0
2 18 227
9 –
22
0
0
1
3 19 225 10 –
21
0
0
6
4 20 225 11 –
20
0
0 13
5 21 216 12 –
19
0
0 17
6 22 215 13 –
18
0
0 19
7 23 218 14 –
17
0
0 26
8 24 197 15 –
16
0
0 39
9 25 178 16 –
15
0
0 41
10 26 158 17 –
14
0
0 35
11 27 137 18 –
13
0
0 52
12 28 109 19 –
12
0
0 37
13 29 88 20 –
11
0
0 41
14 30 63 21 –
10
1
0 43
15 31 39 22 –
9 25
0 54
16 32 31 23 –
8 23
0 90
17 33 24 24 –
7 24
0 125
18 34 17 25 –
6 27
0 169
19 35 13 26 –
5 68
0 195
20 36
9 27 –
4 91
0 278
21 37
4 28 –
3 89
0 306
22 38
3 29 –
2 165
0 454
23 39
1 30 –
1 173
0 385
24 40
0 31
0 240
0 490
32
1 280
0 533
33
2 320
3 380
34
3 357 22 228
35
4 356 63 261
36
5 303 63 279
37
6 330 175 229
38
7 326 162 269
39
8 348 259 233
40
9 335 360 230
41 10 315 428 243
42 11 215 430 191
43 12 169 503 146
44 13 151 444 150
45 14 105 384 97
46 15 74 294 61
Total 2
602 4
910 3
590 6
446

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Table 2
Standard rating conditions, temperatures in ‘dry bulb’ air temperature (‘wet bulb’ indicated in brackets)
Appliance Function
Indoor air temperature
Outdoor air temperature
(°C)
(°C)
cooling 27
(19) 35
(24)
air conditioners, excluding single
duct
heating 20
(max.
15) 7(6)
cooling 35
(24) 35
(24)
(*)
single duct
heating 20
(12) 20
(12)
(*)
(*) In case of single ducts, the condensor (evaporator) when cooling (heating), is not supplied with outdoor air, but indoor air.
Table 3
Reference design conditions, temperatures in ‘dry bulb’ air temperature (‘wet bulb’ indicated in brackets)
Indoor air
Operating limit
Function / season
temperature
Outdoor air temperature
Bivalent temperature
temperature
(°C)
(°C)
(°C)
(°C)
Tin Tdesignc/Tdesignh Tbiv Tol
cooling 27
(19) Tdesignc
=
35
(24) n.a. n.a.
heating / Average 20
(15)
Tdesignh = – 10 (– 11) max.
2 max.
–
7
heating / Warmer Tdesignh
=
2
(1) max.
7 max.
2
heating / Colder
Tdesignh = – 22 (– 23) max.
–
7 max.
–
15

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Table 4
Operational hours per type of appliance per functional mode to be used for calculation of electricity
consumption
Type of appliance /
Standby
Off
Crankcase
functionality (if applicable)
Unit
Heating
season
On mode
Thermostat-
off mode
mode
mode
heater
mode
cooling: H CE
heating: H
H

TO
H SB
H OFF
H CK
HE
Air conditioners, except double ducts and single duct
Cooling mode, if appliance offers
350 221 2
142 5
088 7
760
cooling only
h/annum
Cooling mode h/annum
350 221 2
142
0 2
672
Cooling and heating
Average 1
400 179
0
0 179
modes, if appliance
offers both modes
Heating mode h/annum Warmer 1
400 755
0
0 755
Colder 2
100 131
0
0 131
Average 1
400 179
0 3
672 3
851
Heating mode, if appliance offers
Warmer 1
400 755
0 4
345 4
476
heating only
h/annum
Colder 2
100 131
0 2
189 2
944
Double duct air conditioner
cooling: H CE
heating: H
H

TO
H SB
H OFF
H CK
HE
Cooling mode, if appliance offers
h/60
1 n/a n/a n/a n/a
cooling only
min
1 n/a n/a n/a n/a
Cooling mode h/60
Cooling and heating
min
modes, if appliance
offers both modes
1 n/a n/a n/a n/a
Heating mode h/60
min
Heating mode, if appliance offers
h/60
1 n/a n/a n/a n/a
heating only
min
Single duct air conditioner
cooling: H CE
heating: H HE
1 n/a n/a n/a n/a
Cooling mode
h/60
min
1 n/a n/a n/a n/a
Heating mode
h/60
min

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ANNEX VIII
Verification procedure for market surveillance purposes
When performing the market surveillance checks referred to in Article 3 (2) of Directive 2009/125/EC, the authorities of
the Member States shall apply the following verification procedure for the requirements set out in Annex II.
1. The authorities of the Member State shall test one single unit.
2. The model of the air conditioner, except single and double ducts, shall be considered to comply with the provisions set
out in Annex I, as applicable, to this Regulation, if its seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER), or seasonal coefficient of
performance (SCOP), if applicable, is not less than the declared value minus 8 %. The SEER and SCOP values shall be
established in accordance with Annex II.
The model of a single and double duct air conditioner shall be considered to comply with the provisions set out in
Annex I, as applicable, to this Regulation, if the results for off-mode and standby-mode conditions do not exceed the
limit values by more than 10 %, and if the energy efficiency ratio (EER rated ), or coefficient for performance (COP rated ), if
applicable, is not less than the declared value minus 10 %. The EER and COP values shall be established in accordance
with Annex II.
The model of the air conditioner shall be considered to comply with the provisions set out in this Regulation, as
applicable, if the maximum sound power level does not exceed more than 2 dB(A) of the declared value.
3. If the result referred to in point 2 is not achieved, the market surveillance authority shall randomly select three
additional units of the same model for testing.
4. The model of the air conditioner, except single and double ducts, shall be considered to comply with the provisions set
out in Annex I, as applicable, to this Regulation, if the average of the three units for the seasonal energy efficiency
ratio (SEER), or seasonal coefficient of performance (SCOP), if applicable, is not less than the declared value minus 8 %.
The SEER and SCOP values shall be established in accordance with Annex II.
The model of a single and double duct air conditioner shall be considered to comply with the provisions set out in
Annex I, as applicable, to this Regulation, if the average of the results of the three units for off-mode and standby-
mode conditions do not exceed the limit values by more than 10 %, and if the average of the energy efficiency ratio
(EER rated ), or coefficient of performance (COP rated ), is not less than the declared value minus 10 %. The EER and COP
values shall be established in accordance with Annex II.
The model of the air conditioner shall be considered to comply with the provisions set out in this Regulation, as
applicable, if the average of the results of the three units for sound power level does not exceed more than 2 dB(A) of
the declared value.
5. If the results referred to in point 4 are not achieved, the model shall be considered not to comply with this Regulation.
For the purposes of compliance and verification of compliance with the requirements of this Regulation, Member States
shall apply the procedures referred to in Annex II and harmonised standards the reference numbers of which have been
published in the Official Journal of European Union, or other reliable, accurate and reproducible calculation and
measurement methods, which take into account the generally recognised state of the art.

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