AS 1731.8-2000

1 - AS 1731.8-2000 REFRIGERATED DISPLAY CABINETS - WATER VAPOUR CONDENSATION TEST
4 - PREFACE
4 - CONTENTS
5 - 1 SCOPE
5 - 1.1 Scope of Standard
5 - 1.2 Scope of Part 8
5 - 2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
5 - 3 TEST PROCEDURE
5 - 3.1 Test room standard climates
5 - 3.2 Test conditions
6 - 3.3 Test period
6 - 4 TEST RESULTS
6 - 5 EXPRESSION OF RESULTS
6 - 6 TEST REPORT

Specifies a method to determine the extent of water condensation on the internal and external surfaces of 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 8This Part of AS 1731 specifies the procedure to determine the extent of condensation of water on the internal and external surfaces of refrigerated display cabinets, when tested under specified ambient conditions.

First published as AS B220-1966.
Revised and redesignated AS 1731-1975.
Revised and designated in part as AS 1731-1983.
Revised and redesignated in part as AS 1731.8-2000.