BS EN 153-2006 pdf download.Methods of measuring the energy consumption of electric mains operated household refrigerators, frozen food storage cabinets, food freezers and their combinations, together with associated characteristics.
This BS EN 153 specifies the methods for measuring the energy consumption of electric mains operated household refrigerating appliances, together with associated characteristics.
This European Standard is not concerned with safety.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this European Standard. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (Including any amendments) applies.
EN ISO 15502:2005, Household refrigerating appliances — Characteristics and test methods (ISO 15502:2005)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this European Standard, terms and definitions given in EN ISO 15502:2005 apply.
4 Classification and symbols
For the purposes of this European Standard, the dassification and symbols given in Clause 4 of EN ISO 15502:2005 apply.
5 Design
For the purposes of this European Standard. 5.1 and 5.6 of EN ISO 15502:2005 shall apply.
6 Storage temperatures
For the purposes of this European Standard. Clause 6 of EN ISO 15502:2005 shall apply.
7 Determination of linear dimensions, volumes and areas
For the purposes of this European Standard, Clause 7 of EN ISO 15502:2005 shall apply.
8 General test conditions
For the purposes of this European Standard. Clause 8 of EN ISO 15502:2005 shall apply except for the following:
9 Testing the air4ightness of door, lid or drawer seal(s)
For the purpose of this European Standard, Clause 9 of EN ISO 15502:2005 does not apply.
10 Testing the opening force of doors or lids
For the purpose of this European Standard, Clause 10 of EN ISO 15502:2005 does not apply.
11 Testing the durability of doors, lids and drawers
For the purpose of this European Standard. Clause 11 of EN ISO 15502:2005 does not apply.
12 Testing the mechanical strength of shelves and similar components
For the purpose of this European Standard, Clause 12 of EN ISO 15502:2005 does not apply.
13 Testing the storage temperatures
For the purposes of this European Standard, Clause 13 of EN ISO 15502:2005 shall apply.
14 Water vapour condensation test
For the purposes of this European Standard, Clause 14 of EN ISO 15502:2005 does not apply.
15 Energy consumption test
For the pirposes of this European Standard. Clause 15 of EN ISO 15502 shall apply except for the following:
15.1 Note to 15.1 shall be deleted
15.2.1 Replacement
The ambient temperature shall be in accoriance with 8.2.
When the measured ambient temperature deviates from the nominal (+ 25 °C) ambient temperatures up to ± 0,5 K, the following first order correction on the measured energy consumption shall be made:
17 Freezing test
For the purposes of this European Standard. Clause 17 of EN ISO 15502:2005 shall apply.
18 Ice-making test
For the purposes of this European Standard. Clause 18 of EN ISO 15502:2005 shall apply.
19 Finaltest report
For the purposes of this European Standard, Clause 19 of EN ISO 15502:2005 is replaced by the following text:
The final test report shall comprise the measurements and test results of the following:
a) overall space required in use:
b) total gross volume(s) (see Clause 7);
C) storage volume(s) (see Clause 7);
d) total storage volume (see Clause 7);
e) defrosting type for each compartment, except for frost free refrigerating appliances;
f) storage temperature test (see Clause 13);
g) energy consumption test (see Clause 15):
h) temperature rise test (see Clause 16):
i) freezing test (see Clause 17):
j) ice-making test (see Clause 18).
20 Designation
For the purposes of this European Standard. Clause 20 of EN ISO 15502:2005 shall apply.
21 Marking
For the purposes of this European Standard, Clause 21 of EN ISO 15502:2005 shall apply.BS EN 153-2006 pdf download.