AS/NZS 4474.2:1997

Defines terms used to measure the energy efficiency and specifies the methods for calculation of all quantities which appear on the energy efficiency (i.e. 'star rating') label. Specifies the minimum performance criteria, including minimum energy performance standard (MEPS) levels required for registration of a model in Australia and sets out requirements for printing, placement and validation of the energy label. Appendices include example calculations for energy labelling and an approved registration application format. Calculations require data measured according to AS/NZS 4474.1.

This Standard specifies the energy labelling and minimum energy performance standards requirements for electric mains powered refrigerating appliances of the vapour compression type intended for household and similar use. It does not specify safety requirements, which appear in AS 3303/NZS 6324.In particular, this Standard specifies the following: (a) Projected annual energy consumption (PAEC). (b) Adjusted volume.(c) Comparative energy consumption (CEC). (d) Energy efficiency rating (EER).(e) Star rating.(f) Some of the requirements for energy label validity. (g) The performance criteria for energy labelling approval.(h) Minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) for refrigerators and freezers. (i) A pro-forma application form.(j) Printing requirements for refrigerating appliance energy labels.

First published in Australia as AS 2575-1982.
AS 2575.2 first published 1986.
Second edition 1989.
AS 2575-1982 revised and redesignated as AS 2575.1-1989.
First published in New Zealand as NZS 6205:1982.
Revised and redesignated in part as NZS 6205.1:1988 and NZS 6205.2:1988.
Second edition NZS 6205.1:1989.
Second edition NZS 6205.2:1989.
AS 2575.1-1989 and NZS 6205.1:1989 and parts of AS 2575.2-1989 and NZS 6205.2:1989 jointly revised, amalgamated and redesignated AS/NZS 4474.2:1997.