CSA C370-13

Abstract

This Standard applies to the cooling performance of portable air conditioners that have a rated cooling capacity of 19 000 W (65 000 Btu/h) or less and provide cooled air in one of the operating configurations described in Table 1. <br><strong>Note:</strong> <em>The air conditioners described in this Clause include air conditioners with heating capability.</em> <br>This Standard does not apply to <br>(a) testing and rating of individual assemblies, e.g., condensing units or direct expansion fan coil units for separate use; <br>(b) computer or data processing room air conditioners within the scope of ANSI/ASHRAE 127; <br>(c) room air conditioners within the scope of ANSI/AHAM RAC-1 or CAN/CSA-C368.1; and <br>(d) the effects of air infiltration on portable air conditioners with single-duct condenser configurations. <br>In this Standard, "shall" is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; "should" is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and "may" is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the standard. <br>Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material. <br>Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements. <br>Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (nonmandatory) to define their application. <br>The values given in SI (metric) units are the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.