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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

Type Delegated Regulation
Publication 2011-07-06
Last updated 2023-09-30
State In force
Department European Commission
Source EUR-Lex
articles 10
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5.3.   Cooling-only single duct air conditioners classified in energy efficiency classes A+++ to D

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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 ‘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 to one decimal;
  • VI. EERrated,  rounded to one decimal;
  • VII. hourly energy consumption in kWh per 60 minutes,  rounded 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.
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.
5.5.   Heating-only single duct air conditioners classified in energy efficiency classes A+++ to D

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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 ‘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 to one decimal;
  • VI. COPrated,  rounded to one decimal;
  • VII. hourly energy consumption in kWh per 60 minutes,  rounded 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 5.6. 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.
5.6.   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 shall be CMYK — cyan, magenta, yellow and black, following this example: 00-70-X-00: 0 % cyan, 70 % magenta, 100 % yellow, 0 % black.

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 CO2, 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 QCE 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 QHE 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.
  • 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 (EERrated) or coefficient of performance (COPrated):
  • (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 QDD 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 QSD 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 Prated in kW of the appliance determined in accordance with definitions and test procedures in Annex I and VII;
  • (e) the heating capacity Prated 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.

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 (EERrated) and coefficient of performance (COPrated) 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 documentation 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.

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.

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 combinations, and of measurements taken to verify this model).
  • 4.The energy efficiency ratio (EERrated) and, when applicable, coefficient of performance (COPrated) 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.
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 COOLING SEASON COOLING SEASON HEATING SEASON HEATING SEASON HEATING SEASON HEATING SEASON HEATING SEASON
Average Warmer Colder
j # Tj °C hj h j # Tj °C hjA h hj W h hjC 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
Table 2
Standard rating conditions, temperatures in ‘dry bulb’ air temperature (‘wet bulb’ indicated in brackets)
Appliance Function Indoor air temperature (°C) Outdoor air temperature (°C)
air conditioners, excluding single duct cooling 27 (19) 35 (24)
air conditioners, excluding single duct heating 20 (max. 15) 7(6)
single duct cooling 35 (24) 35 (24) [^E0007]
single duct heating 20 (12) 20 (12) [^E0007]

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)
Function / season Indoor air temperature (°C) Outdoor air temperature (°C) Bivalent temperature (°C) Operating limit temperature (°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 20 (15) Tdesignh = 2 (1) max. 7 max. 2
heating / Colder 20 (15) Tdesignh = – 22 (– 23) max. – 7 max. – 15
Table 4
Operational hours per type of appliance per functional mode to be used for calculation of electricity consumption
Type of appliance / functionality (if applicable) Type of appliance / functionality (if applicable) Unit Heating season On mode Thermostat-off mode Standby mode Off mode Crankcase heater mode
cooling: HCE heating: HHE HTO HSB HOFF HCK
Air conditioners, except double ducts and single duct Air conditioners, except double ducts and single duct Air conditioners, except double ducts and single duct Air conditioners, except double ducts and single duct Air conditioners, except double ducts and single duct Air conditioners, except double ducts and single duct Air conditioners, except double ducts and single duct Air conditioners, except double ducts and single duct Air conditioners, except double ducts and single duct
Cooling mode, if appliance offers cooling only Cooling mode, if appliance offers cooling only h/annum 350 221 2 142 5 088 7 760
Cooling and heating modes, if appliance offers both modes Cooling mode h/annum 350 221 2 142 0 2 672
Cooling and heating modes, if appliance offers both modes Heating mode h/annum Average 1 400 179 0 0 179
Cooling and heating modes, if appliance offers both modes Heating mode h/annum Warmer 1 400 755 0 0 755
Cooling and heating modes, if appliance offers both modes Heating mode h/annum Colder 2 100 131 0 0 131
Heating mode, if appliance offers heating only Heating mode, if appliance offers heating only h/annum Average 1 400 179 0 3 672 3 851
Heating mode, if appliance offers heating only Heating mode, if appliance offers heating only h/annum Warmer 1 400 755 0 4 345 4 476
Heating mode, if appliance offers heating only Heating mode, if appliance offers heating only h/annum Colder 2 100 131 0 2 189 2 944
Double duct air conditioner Double duct air conditioner cooling: HCE heating: HHE HTO HSB HOFF HCK
Cooling mode, if appliance offers cooling only Cooling mode, if appliance offers cooling only h/60 min 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a
Cooling and heating modes, if appliance offers both modes Cooling mode h/60 min 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a
Cooling and heating modes, if appliance offers both modes Heating mode h/60 min 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a
Heating mode, if appliance offers heating only Heating mode, if appliance offers heating only h/60 min 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a
Single duct air conditioner Single duct air conditioner cooling: HCE heating: HHE
Cooling mode Cooling mode h/60 min 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a
Heating mode Heating mode h/60 min 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a

ANNEX VIII

Product compliance verification by market surveillance authorities

The verification tolerances set out in this Annex relate only to the verification of the measured parameters by Member State authorities and shall not be used by the supplier as an allowed tolerance to establish the values in the technical documentation. The values and classes on the label or in the product fiche shall not be more favourable for the supplier than the values reported in the technical documentation.

When verifying the compliance of a product model with the requirements laid down in this Delegated Regulation, for the requirements referred to in this Annex, the authorities of the Member States shall apply the following procedure:

  • (1) The Member State authorities shall verify one single unit of the model.
  • (2) The model shall be considered to comply with the applicable requirements if:
  • (a) the values given in the technical documentation pursuant to Article 5(b) of Directive 2010/30/EU (declared values), and, where applicable, the values used to calculate these values, are not more favourable for the supplier than the corresponding values given in the test reports pursuant to point (iii) of the abovementioned Article; and
  • (b) the values published on the label and in the product fiche are not more favourable for the supplier than the declared values, and the indicated energy efficiency class is not more favourable for the supplier than the class determined by the declared values; and
  • (c) when the Member State authorities test the unit of the model, the determined values (the values of the relevant parameters as measured in testing and the values calculated from these measurements) comply with the respective verification tolerances as given in Table 1.
  • (3) If the results referred to in points 2(a) or (b) are not achieved, the model shall be considered not to comply with this Delegated Regulation.
  • (4) If the result referred to in point 2(c) is not achieved, the Member State authorities shall select three additional units of the same model for testing.
  • (5) The model shall be considered to comply with the applicable requirements if for these three units, the arithmetical mean of the determined values complies with the respective tolerances given in Table 1.
  • (6) If the result referred to in point 5 is not achieved, the model shall be considered not to comply with this Delegated Regulation.
  • (7) The Member State authorities shall provide all relevant information to the authorities of the other Member States and to the Commission without delay after a decision being taken on the non-compliance of the model according to points 3 and 6.

The Member State authorities shall use the measurement and calculation methods set out in Annex VII.

The Member State authorities shall only apply the verification tolerances that are set out in Table 1 and shall only use the procedure described in points 1 to 7 for the requirements referred to in this Annex. No other tolerances, such as those set out in harmonised standards or in any other measurement method, shall be applied.

Table 1
Verification tolerances
Parameters Verification tolerances
Seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) The determined value shall not be lower than the declared value by more than 8 %.
Seasonal coefficient of performance (SCOP) The determined value shall not be lower than the declared value by more than 8 %.
Power consumption in off mode The determined value shall not exceed the declared value by more than 10 %.
Power consumption in standby mode The determined value shall not exceed the declared value by more than 10 %.
Energy efficiency ratio (EERrated) The determined value shall not be lower than the declared value by more than 10 %.
Coefficient of performance (COPrated) The determined value shall not be lower than the declared value by more than 10 %.
Sound power level The determined value shall not exceed the declared value by more than 2 dB(A).

ANNEX IX

Information to be provided in the case of sale, hire or hire-purchase through the internet

  • (1)For the purpose of points 2 to 5 of this Annex the following definitions shall apply:
  • (a) ‘display mechanism’ means any screen, including tactile screen, or other visual technology used for displaying internet content to users;
  • (b) ‘nested display’ means visual interface where an image or data set is accessed by a mouse click, mouse roll-over or tactile screen expansion of another image or data set;
  • (c) ‘tactile screen’ means a screen responding to touch, such as that of a tablet computer, slate computer or a smartphone;
  • (d) ‘alternative text’ means text provided as an alternative to a graphic allowing information to be presented in non-graphical form where display devices cannot render the graphic or as an aid to accessibility such as input to voice synthesis applications.
  • (2)The appropriate label made available by suppliers in accordance with Article 3(1)(h) shall be shown on the display mechanism in proximity to the price of the product in accordance with the timetable set out in Article 3(4) to 3(6). The size shall be such that the label is clearly visible and legible and shall be proportionate to the size specified in Annex III. The label may be displayed using a nested display, in which case the image used for accessing the label shall comply with the specifications laid down in point 3 of this Annex. If nested display is applied, the label shall appear on the first mouse click, mouse roll-over or tactile screen expansion on the image.
  • (3)The image used for accessing the label in the case of nested display shall:
  • (a) be an arrow in the colour corresponding to the energy efficiency class of the product on the label;
  • (b) indicate on the arrow the energy efficiency class of the product in white in a font size equivalent to that of the price; and
  • (4)In the case of nested display, the sequence of display of the label shall be as follows:
  • (a) the image referred to in point 3 of this Annex shall be shown on the display mechanism in proximity to the price of the product;
  • (b) the image shall link to the label;
  • (c) the label shall be displayed after a mouse click, mouse roll-over or tactile screen expansion on the image;
  • (d) the label shall be displayed by pop up, new tab, new page or inset screen display;
  • (e) for magnification of the label on tactile screens, the device conventions for tactile magnification shall apply;
  • (f) the label shall cease to be displayed by means of a close option or other standard closing mechanism;
  • (g) the alternative text for the graphic, to be displayed on failure to display the label, shall be the energy efficiency class of the product in a font size equivalent to that of the price.
  • (5)The appropriate product fiche made available by suppliers in accordance with Article 3(1)(i) shall be shown on the display mechanism in proximity to the price of the product. The size shall be such that the product fiche is clearly visible and legible. The product fiche may be displayed using a nested display, in which case the link used for accessing the fiche shall clearly and legibly indicate ‘Product fiche’. If nested display is used, the product fiche shall appear on the first mouse click, mouse roll-over or tactile screen expansion on the link.

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