INTRODUCTION

Room air conditioners- Split air conditioners have the capability to function as both cooling and heating systems by utilizing a heat pump or an electric heater. This versatile system is comprised of two main components: an indoor unit and an outdoor unit. It has a primary source of refrigeration for cooling and dehumidification and mechanisms for air movement and filtering. Split air conditioners are classified as follows based on their function and nominal cooling capacity.

Classification by Function

·       Cooling and Dehumidification

·       Cooling and Heating by Heat Pump

·       Cooling and Heating by Electric Heater

·       Unit Type

·       Single Split having Single Indoor and Outdoor Unit

·       Multi Split having Multiple Indoor and Single Outdoor Unit

·       Unit Mounting Arrangement

·       Floor Type

·       Ceiling Type

·       Wall Type

To ensure the product quality of room air conditioners, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has made it mandatory for manufacturers to undergo BIS registration and obtain the BIS ISI mark before selling it in the market. Manufacturers can use the ISI Mark on their products only after obtaining a license from BIS that is granted after BIS registration. The presence of the ISI mark on a product indicates that it complies with BIS's stringent quality standards.

IS 1391(Part 2):2018 covers split air conditioners. This standard specifies the constructional and performance specifications for split air conditioners. This standard also specifies the test circumstances and test procedures for various performance parameters of split air conditioners that run frost-free when cooling and dehumidifying at standard rating conditions.

REQUIREMENTS FOR IS 1391 (Part 2): 2018

1.     The nominal cooling capacity of split air conditioners should be classified as follows: 3000, 4500, 6000, 7500, and 9000 kcal/h.

2.     The air conditioner and its components must be built with enough strength and rigidity to withstand regular handling, transit, and operation conditions.

3.     There must be no sharp edges or comers that could cause injury under normal usage conditions and all moving elements that could cause an accident must be effectively guarded.

4.     Materials used in the construction of cabinets, front panels, and so on must comply with the corresponding Indian Standards wherever applicable unless modified by this standard.

5.     The manufacturer must guarantee the soundness of construction and the air conditioners performance.

6.     The manufacturer must ensure that the product meets the standard's general, construction, and performance requirements.

7.     Labelling and marking shall be done in accordance with IS 1391 (Part 2): 2018.

8.     Conforming to the requirements of IS 1391( Part 2):2018, the product may be certified under the terms of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act,2016 and the Rules and Regulations formulated there under, and the product may be marked with the Standard Mark (ISI Mark).

9.     The Manufacturer must obtain a BIS license from the Bureau of Indian Standards to use a standard mark (ISI Mark).

TESTS

The following tests shall be carried out for split air conditioners.

·       General Running Test

·       Pressure test or Leakage test

·       High Voltage Test

·       Leakage Current Test

·       Earth Resistance test

·       Cooling Capacity test

·       Power factor test

·       Maximum Operating Condition test

·       Freeze up test

·       Enclosure sweat test

·       Power consumption test

·       Maximum Heating Performance Test

Process for BIS ISI Mark Certification

To know the process in detail, please visit:

• ISI Mark Certification for Domestic Manufactures
• ISI Mark Certification for Foreign Manufactures

Under BIS Registration Products ISI and CRS

• BIS CRS Registration For IT Products List
• ISI Mark Registration For ISI Products List

Benefits of BIS Certification

The BIS registration provides the following benefits:

1.     Increase sales: BIS-registered products are more likely to be of higher quality and attract more customers.

2.     Reduce the amount of money spent on quality maintenance: Upon getting certification, there's no need to follow separate quality guidelines for products.

3.     Enhance product credibility and reduce environmental risk: BIS-certified items are genuine and trustworthy because they work really well and last a long time.

4.     Ensure the highest level of quality and dependability: The presence of a BIS registration number implies that the product is of high quality and dependability.

5.     Ensure the organization’s expansion: BIS certification boosts your product’s reputation, resulting in significant growth and market exposure.

CONCLUSION

Room air conditioners- Split AC have been included in the mandatory ISI Certification Scheme under the IS 1391 (Part 2):2018 standard. Manufacturers cannot import, export, or sell this product in the Indian consumer market without the ISI Mark imprinted.

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