AS 1731.1-2000

1 - AS 1731.1-2000 REFRIGERATD DISPLAY CABINETS - TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
4 - PREFACE
4 - CONTENTS
5 - 1 SCOPE
5 - 1.1 Scope of Standard
5 - 1.2 Scope of Part 1
5 - 2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
5 - 3 DEFINITIONS
5 - 3.1 Refrigerated display cabinet
5 - 3.2 Load limit
5 - 3.3 Load limit line
6 - 3.4 Refrigerated shelf area
6 - 3.5 Display opening area
6 - 3.6 Food service unit
6 - 3.7 Gross volume
6 - 3.8 Net volume
6 - 3.9 Overall external dimensions at installation
6 - 3.10 Overall external dimensions in service
6 - 3.11 Normal conditions for use
7 - 3.12 M-package
7 - 3.13 Automatic defrosting
7 - 3.14 Semi-automatic defrosting
7 - 3.15 Manual defrosting
7 - 3.16 Automatic removal of defrost water
7 - 3.17 Manual removal of defrost water
7 - 3.18 Compression-type refrigerating system
7 - 3.19 Indirect-type refrigerating system
7 - 3.20 Night cover
7 - 3.21 Closed refrigerated cabinet
7 - 3. 22 Condensing unit
8 - 3.23 Heat extraction rate
8 - 3.24 Suction super heat

Specifies terms and definitions applicable to refrigerated display cabinets.

1.1 Scope of StandardThis Standard specifies terminology, general mechanical and physical requirements, test conditions as well as installation and maintenance, including a users guide, for refrigerated display cabinets for the sale or display, or both, of food products.This Standard does not cover refrigerated vending machines, cabinets intended for use in catering and similar non-retail applications or food service cabinets.1.2 Scope of Part 1This Part of AS 1731 contains terms and definitions applicable to all parts of the AS 1731 series.

First published as AS B220-1966.
Revised and redesignated as AS 1731-1975.
Revised and designated in part as AS 1731-1983.
Revised and redesignated in part as AS 1731.1-2000.