[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 248 (Tuesday, December 27, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 80916-80920]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-33172]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
[Case No. CAC-038]
Publication of the Petition for Waiver From Samsung Electronics
America, Inc. and Granting of the Interim Waiver From the Department of
Energy Commercial Package Air Conditioner and Heat Pump Test Procedures
AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of
Energy.
ACTION: Notice of petition for waiver, granting of application for
interim waiver, and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces receipt of and publishes a petition for
waiver from Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (Samsung). The petition
for waiver (hereafter ``petition'') requests a waiver from the U.S.
Department of Energy (DOE) test procedure applicable to commercial
package air-source central air conditioners and heat pumps. The
petition is specific to the variable capacity Digital Variable Multi
(DVM) (commercial) multi-split heat pump models specified in Samsung's
petition. Through this document, DOE: (1) Solicits comments, data, and
information with respect to the Samsung petition; and (2) announces the
grant of an interim waiver to Samsung from the existing DOE test
procedure for the subject commercial multi-split air conditioners and
heat pumps.
DATES: DOE will accept comments, data, and information with respect to
the Samsung petition until, but no later than January 26, 2012.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by case number ``CAC-
038,'' by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Email: [email protected]. Include the case
number [CAC-038] in the subject line of the message.
Mail: Ms. Brenda Edwards, U.S. Department of Energy,
Building Technologies Program, Mailstop EE-2J/1000 Independence Avenue
SW., Washington, DC 20585-0121. Telephone: (202) 586-2945. Please
submit one signed original paper copy.
Hand Delivery/Courier: Ms. Brenda Edwards, U.S. Department
of Energy, Building Technologies Program, 950 L'Enfant Plaza SW., Suite
600, Washington, DC 20024. Please submit one signed original paper
copy.
Docket: For access to the docket to review the background documents
relevant to this matter, you may visit the U.S. Department of Energy,
950 L'Enfant Plaza SW., Washington, DC, 20024; (202) 586-2945, between
9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on Federal holidays.
Available documents include the following items: (1) This notice; (2)
public comments received; (3) the petition for waiver and application
for interim waiver; and (4) prior DOE rulemakings and waivers regarding
similar central air conditioning and heat pump equipment. Please call
Ms. Brenda Edwards at the above telephone number for additional
information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Michael G. Raymond, U.S.
Department of Energy, Building Technologies Program, Mail Stop EE-2J,
Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585-
0121. Telephone: (202) 586-9611. Email: [email protected].
Ms. Elizabeth Kohl, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the
General Counsel, Mail Stop GC-71, Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585-0103. Telephone: (202) 586-7796.
Email: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background and Authority
Title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) sets
forth a variety of provisions concerning energy efficiency, including
Part B of Title III, which establishes the ``Energy Conservation
Program for Consumer Products Other Than Automobiles.'' (42 U.S.C.
6291-6309) Part C of Title III provides for a similar energy efficiency
program titled ``Certain Industrial Equipment,'' which includes
commercial air conditioning equipment, package boilers, water heaters,
and other types of commercial equipment.\1\ (42 U.S.C. 6311-6317)
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\1\ For editorial reasons, upon codification in the U.S. Code,
Parts B and C were re-designated Parts A and A-1, respectively.
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Today's notice involves commercial equipment under Part C. Part C
specifically includes definitions (42 U.S.C. 6311), test procedures (42
U.S.C.
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6314), labeling provisions (42 U.S.C. 6315), energy conservation
standards (42 U.S.C 6313), and the authority to require information and
reports from manufacturers (42 U.S.C. 6316). With respect to test
procedures, Part C authorizes the Secretary of Energy (the Secretary)
to prescribe test procedures that are reasonably designed to produce
results that measure energy efficiency, energy use, and estimated
annual operating costs, and that are not unduly burdensome to conduct.
(42 U.S.C. 6314(a)(2))
For commercial package air-conditioning and heating equipment, EPCA
provides that ``the test procedures shall be those generally accepted
industry testing procedures or rating procedures developed or
recognized by the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute [ARI] or
by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning
Engineers [ASHRAE], as referenced in ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1 and in
effect on June 30, 1992.'' (42 U.S.C. 6314(a)(4)(A)) Under 42 U.S.C.
6314(a)(4)(B), if the industry test procedure for commercial package
air-conditioning and heating equipment is amended, EPCA directs the
Secretary to amend the corresponding DOE test procedure unless the
Secretary determines, by rule and based on clear and convincing
evidence, that such a modified test procedure does not meet the
statutory criteria set forth in 42 U.S.C. 6314(a)(2) and (3).
On December 8, 2006, DOE published a final rule adopting test
procedures for commercial package air-conditioning and heating
equipment, effective January 8, 2007. 71 FR 71340. Table 1 to Title 10
of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 431.96 directs
manufacturers of commercial package air conditioning and heating
equipment to use the appropriate procedure when measuring energy
efficiency of those products. For commercial package air-source
equipment with capacities between 65,000 and 760,000 Btu/h, ARI
Standard 340/360-2004 is the applicable test procedure.
DOE's regulations for covered products permit a person to seek a
waiver from the test procedure requirements for covered commercial
equipment if at least one of the following conditions is met: (1) The
petitioner's basic model contains one or more design characteristics
that prevent testing according to the prescribed test procedures; or
(2) the prescribed test procedures may evaluate the basic model in a
manner so unrepresentative of its true energy consumption as to provide
materially inaccurate comparative data. 10 CFR 431.401(a)(1).
Petitioners must include in their petition any alternate test
procedures known to the petitioner to evaluate the basic model in a
manner representative of its energy consumption. 10 CFR
431.401(b)(1)(iii). The Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy (Assistant Secretary) may grant a waiver subject to
conditions, including adherence to alternate test procedures. 10 CFR
431.401(f)(4). Waivers remain in effect pursuant to the provisions of
10 CFR 431.401(g).
The waiver process also permits parties submitting a petition for
waiver to file an application for interim waiver of the applicable test
procedure requirements. 10 CFR 431.401(a)(2). The Assistant Secretary
will grant an interim waiver request if it is determined that the
applicant will experience economic hardship if the application for
interim waiver is denied, if it appears likely that the petition for
waiver will be granted, and/or the Assistant Secretary determines that
it would be desirable for public policy reasons to grant immediate
relief pending a determination on the petition for waiver. 10 CFR
431.401(e)(3). An interim waiver remains in effect for 180 days or
until DOE issues its determination on the petition for waiver,
whichever occurs first. It may be extended by DOE for an additional 180
days. 10 CFR 431.401(e)(4).
II. Petition for Waiver
On October 17, 2011, Samsung filed a petition for waiver from the
test procedures at 10 CFR 431.96 applicable to the specified basic
models of its commercial package air-source and water-source central
air conditioners and heat pumps, as well as an application for interim
waiver. Samsung's petition requested a waiver for the Samsung DVM
multi-split heat pumps with capacities ranging from 72,000 Btu/h to
120,000 Btu/h. The applicable test procedure for these heat pumps is
ARI 340/360-2004. Manufacturers are directed to use these test
procedures pursuant to Table 1 of 10 CFR 431.96.
Samsung seeks a waiver from the applicable test procedures under 10
CFR 431.96 on the grounds that its DVM multi-split heat pumps contain
design characteristics that prevent testing according to the current
DOE test procedures. Specifically, Samsung asserts that the two primary
factors that prevent testing of its DVM multi-split variable speed
products are the same factors stated in the waivers that DOE granted to
Mitsubishi Electric & Electronics America USA, Inc. (Mitsubishi) and
other manufacturers for similar lines of commercial multi-split air-
conditioning systems:
Testing laboratories cannot test products with so many
indoor units; and
There are too many possible combinations of indoor and
outdoor units to test.
See, e.g., 72 FR 17528 (April 9, 2007) (Mitsubishi); 76 FR 19069
(April 6, 2011) (Daikin); 76 FR 19078 (April 6, 2011) (Mitsubishi); 76
FR 31951 (June 2, 2011) (Carrier); 76 FR 50204 (August 12, 2011)
(Fujitsu General Limited); 76 FR 65710 (October 24, 2011) (Mitsubishi).
The DVM systems have operational characteristics similar to the
commercial multi-split products manufactured by other manufacturers. As
indicated above, DOE has already granted waivers for these products.
The DVM system consists of multiple indoor units connected to an air-
cooled outdoor unit. These multi-splits are used in zoned systems where
an outdoor or water-source unit can be connected with up to 10 separate
indoor units, which need not be the same models. According to Samsung,
the various indoor and outdoor models can be connected in a multitude
of configurations, with many thousands of possible combinations.
Consequently, Samsung requested that DOE grant a waiver from the
applicable test procedures for its DVM product designs until a suitable
test method can be prescribed.
III. Application for and Grant of Interim Waiver
On October 17, 2011, Samsung also submitted an application for an
interim waiver from the test procedures at 10 CFR 431.96 for its DVM
equipment. DOE determined that Samsung's application for interim waiver
does not provide sufficient market, equipment price, shipments, and
other manufacturer impact information to permit DOE to evaluate the
economic hardship Samsung might experience absent a favorable
determination on its application for an interim waiver. DOE
understands, however, that if it did not issue an interim waiver,
Samsung's products would not be tested and rated for energy consumption
in the same manner as equivalent products for which DOE previously
granted waivers. Furthermore, DOE has determined that it appears likely
that Samsung's petition for waiver will be granted and that is
desirable for public policy reasons to grant Samsung immediate relief
pending a determination on the petition for waiver. DOE believes that
it is likely Samsung's petition for waiver for the new DVM multi-split
models will be
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granted because, as noted above, DOE has previously granted a number of
waivers for similar product designs. The two principal reasons
supporting the grant of the previous waivers also apply to Samsung's
DVM products: (1) Test laboratories cannot test products with so many
indoor units; and (2) it is impractical to test so many combinations of
indoor units with each outdoor unit. In addition, DOE believes that
similar products should be tested and rated for energy consumption on a
comparable basis. For these same reasons, DOE also determined that it
is desirable for public policy reasons to grant immediate relief
pending a determination on the petition for waiver.
Therefore, it is ordered that:
The application for interim waiver filed by Samsung is hereby
granted for Samsung's DVM multi-split heat pumps, subject to the
specifications and conditions below.
1. Samsung shall not be required to test or rate its DVM commercial
multi-split products on the basis of the existing test procedures under
10 CFR 431.96, which incorporates by reference ARI 340/360-2004.
2. Samsung shall be required to test and rate its DVM commercial
multi-split products according to the alternate test procedure as set
forth in section IV, ``Alternate test procedure.''
The interim waiver applies to the following basic model groups:
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Cooling/Heating
Type Model Description [Btu/h]
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Outdoor.............................. RVXVHT075FE............ Condensing unit heat pump... 72,000/81,000
Unit................................. RVXVHT100FE............ Condensing unit heat pump... 96,000/108,000
RVXVHT125FE............ Condensing unit heat pump... 120,000/135,000
RD075VRXFA............. Condensing unit heat pump... 72,000/81,000
RD100VRXFA............. Condensing unit heat pump... 96,000/108,000
RD125VRXFA............. Condensing unit heat pump... 120,000/135,000
Indoor Unit.......................... AVXCMH032CE............ 4-Way Ceiling Cassette Heat 9,500/10,500
pump.
AVXCMH040CE............ 4-Way Ceiling Cassette Heat 12,000/13,500
pump.
AVXCMH052CE............ 4-Way Ceiling Cassette Heat 18,000/20,000
pump.
AVXCMH060CE............ 4-Way Ceiling Cassette Heat 20,000/23,000
pump.
AVXC4H052CE............ 4-Way Ceiling Cassette Heat 18,000/20,000
pump.
AVXC4H072CE............ 4-Way Ceiling Cassette Heat 24,000/27,000
pump.
AVXC4H100CE............ 4-Way Ceiling Cassette Heat 30,000/34,000
pump.
AVXC4H110CE............ 4-Way Ceiling Cassette Heat 36,000/40,000
pump.
AVXC4H145CE............ 4-Way Ceiling Cassette Heat 48,000/54,000
pump.
AVXDSH020CE............ Built-in Slim Duct(Low 6,000/7,000
pressure).
AVXDSH032CE............ Built-in Slim Duct(Low 9,500/10,500
pressure).
AVXDSH040CE............ Built-in Slim Duct(Low 12,000/13,500
pressure).
AVXDSH052CE............ Built-in Slim Duct(Low 18,000/20,000
pressure).
AVXDSH072CE............ Built-in Slim Duct(Low 24,000/27,000
pressure).
AVXDSH100CE............ Built-in Slim Duct(Low 30,000/34,000
pressure).
AVXDSH110CE............ Built-in Slim Duct(Low 36,000/40,000
pressure).
AVXDSH145CE............ Built-in Slim Duct(Low 48,000/54,000
pressure).
AVXDUH100CE............ Built-in Duct(Mid pressure). 30,000/34,000
AVXDUH110CE............ Built-in Duct(Mid pressure). 36,000/40,000
AVXDUH145CE............ Built-in Duct(Mid pressure). 48,000/54,000
AVXWVH020CE............ High Wall Mount Heat Pump... 6,000/7,000
AVXWVH032CE............ High Wall Mount Heat Pump... 9,500/10,500
AVXWVH040CE............ High Wall Mount Heat Pump... 12,000/13,500
AVXWVH052CE............ High Wall Mount Heat Pump... 18,000/20,000
AVXWVH060CE............ High Wall Mount Heat Pump... 20,000/23,000
AVXWNH020CE............ High Wall Mount Heat Pump... 6,000/7,000
AVXWNH032CE............ High Wall Mount Heat Pump... 9,500/10,500
AVXWNH040CE............ High Wall Mount Heat Pump... 12,000/13,500
AVXWNH052CE............ High Wall Mount Heat Pump... 18,000/20,000
AVXWNH060CE............ High Wall Mount Heat Pump... 20,000/23,000
AVXCSH023CE............ 1-Way Ceiling Cassette Heat 7,500/8,500
pump.
AVXCSH032CE............ 1-Way Ceiling Cassette Heat 9,500/10,500
pump.
AVXCSH040CE............ 1-Way Ceiling Cassette Heat 12,000/13,500
pump.
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This interim waiver is issued on the condition that the statements,
representations, and documents provided by the petitioner are valid.
DOE may revoke or modify this interim waiver at any time if it
determines the factual basis underlying the petition for waiver is
incorrect or the results from the alternate test procedure are
unrepresentative of the basic models' true energy consumption
characteristics.
DOE makes decisions on waivers and interim waivers for only those
models specifically set out in the petition, not future models that may
be manufactured by the petitioner. Samsung may submit a petition for
waiver and request for grant of interim waiver, as appropriate, for
additional models of commercial package air conditioners and heat pumps
for which it seeks a waiver from the DOE test procedure. In addition,
DOE notes that grant of an interim waiver or waiver does not release a
petitioner from the certification requirements set forth at 10 CFR Part
429.
IV. Alternate Test Procedure
In responses to two petitions for waiver from Mitsubishi, DOE
specified an alternate test procedure to provide a basis from which
Mitsubishi could test and make valid energy efficiency representations
for its R410A CITY MULTI products, as well as for its R22 multi-split
products. Alternate test procedures related to the Mitsubishi petitions
were published in the Federal Register on April 9, 2007. See 72 FR
17528 and 72 FR 17533. For reasons similar to those published in these
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notices, DOE believes that an alternate test procedure is appropriate
in this instance.
DOE understands that existing testing facilities have limited
ability to test multiple indoor units simultaneously. This limitation
makes it impractical for manufacturers to test the large number of
possible combinations of indoor and outdoor units for some variable
refrigerant flow zoned systems. We further note that after DOE granted
a waiver for Mitsubishi's R22 multi-split products, ARI formed a
committee to discuss testing issues and to develop a testing protocol
for variable refrigerant flow systems. The committee has developed a
test procedure that has been adopted by AHRI--``ANSI/AHRI 1230--2010:
Performance Rating of Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Multi-Split Air-
Conditioning and Heat Pump Equipment'' and is referenced in ASHRAE
90.1-2010. ANSI/AHRI 1230-2010 is consistent with the alternate test
procedure established in the commercial multi-split waivers that DOE
has granted to Mitsubishi and several other manufacturers. ANSI/AHRI
1230-2010 uses a definition of ``tested combination'' that is
substantially the same as the definition in the alternate test
procedure in those waivers. DOE prescribed ANSI/AHRI 1230-2010 in
decision and orders granted to Carrier Corporation (76 FR 31951, June
2, 2011), Fujitsu General Limited (76 FR 50204, August 12, 2011), and
Mitsubishi (76 FR 65710, October 24, 2011).
Therefore, as a condition for granting this interim waiver to
Samsung, DOE requires the use of ANSI/AHRI-1230-2010 with Addendum 1 as
the alternate test procedure. This alternate test procedure will allow
Samsung to test and make energy efficiency representations for its DVM
products. As stated above, DOE has applied this alternate test
procedure to other waivers for similar residential and commercial
central air conditioners and heat pumps manufactured by other
manufacturers.
V. Summary and Request for Comments
Through today's notice, DOE announces receipt of the Samsung
petition for waiver from the test procedures applicable to the DVM
commercial multi-split heat pump products specified in Samsung's
petition. For the reasons articulated above, DOE also grants Samsung an
interim waiver from those procedures. As part of this notice, DOE is
publishing Samsung's petition for waiver in its entirety. The petition
contains no confidential information. Furthermore, today's notice
includes an alternate test procedure that Samsung is required to follow
as a condition of its interim waiver.
DOE is interested in receiving comments on the issues addressed in
this notice. Pursuant to 10 CFR 431.401(d), any person submitting
written comments must also send a copy of such comments to the
petitioner, pursuant to 10 CFR 431.401(d). The contact information for
the petitioner is: Michael Moss, Director of Corporate Environmental
Affairs, Samsung Electronics America, Inc., 18600 Broadwick Street,
Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220. All submissions received must include the
agency name and case number for this proceeding. Submit electronic
comments in WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Portable Document Format
(PDF), or text (American Standard Code for Information Interchange
(ASCII)) file format and avoid the use of special characters or any
form of encryption. Wherever possible, include the electronic signature
of the author. DOE does not accept telefacsimiles (faxes).
According to 10 CFR 1004.11, any person submitting information that
he or she believes to be confidential and exempt by law from public
disclosure should submit two copies: one copy of the document including
all the information believed to be confidential, and one copy of the
document with the information believed to be confidential deleted. DOE
will make its own determination about the confidential status of the
information and treat it according to its determination.
Issued in Washington, DC, on December 20, 2011.
Kathleen B. Hogan,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy.
Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
October 17, 2011
Dr. Henry Kelly
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Department of Energy
1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Re: Samsung Petition for Waiver and Application for Interim Waiver,
DVM Air Conditioner and Heat Pumps
Dear Assistant Secretary Kelly:
Samsung Electronics America, on behalf of Samsung Electronics
Co. (Samsung), respectfully submits this petition for interim waiver
and application for waiver to allow Samsung to fairly evaluate its
new line of DVM air conditioners and heat pumps.
Under 10 CFR 431.401(a)(1), any interested person to submit a
petition to waive for a particular basic model any requirement for
commercial equipments, upon the grounds that either the basic model
contains one or more design characteristics which prevent testing of
the basic model according to the prescribed test procedures, or the
prescribed test procedures may evaluate the basic model in a manner
so unrepresentative of its true energy consumption characteristics
as to provide materially inaccurate comparative data.
Samsung originally submitted a petition for waiver and
application for interim waiver for its DVM system on October 7,
2003, seeking relief from 10 CFR 430 based on the fact that the
multitude of combinations of outdoor and indoor units makes it
highly impractical for Samsung to test every single combination. For
this reason, DOE granted Samsung the Interim Waiver on February 8,
2005.
On December 8, 2006, the Department of Energy (DOE) published a
final rule adopting ARI Standard 210/240-2003 for commercial package
air conditioning and heating equipment with capacities <65,000 Btu/h
and 340/360-2004 for commercial package air conditioner and heating
equipment with capacities >=65,000 Btu/h and <240,000 Btu/h.
However, under these new test procedures, Samsung would still be
required to test every single combination of its commercial DVM
outdoor and indoor units. Based on DOE's recognition that (1) there
is a problem of being physically unable to test most of the complete
systems in a laboratory; (2) there are difficulties associated with
the regulatory requirement to test the highest-sales-volume
combination; and (3) there is the lack of a method for predicting
the performance of untested combinations, DOE granted Samsung the
waiver from having to test every single combination of its DVM
system in 72 FR 71387, on December 17, 2007.
Since then, Samsung has further improved its DVM system,
establishing new models not covered in the waiver published in 72 FR
71387. Even though model numbers changed, the difficulty with
testing the multitude of combination of Samsung's DVM models
remains; therefore, Samsung is seeking DOE's granting of waiver and
interim waiver for the following Samsung DVM models:
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Cooling/Heating
Type Model Description [Btu/h]
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Outdoor Unit......................... RVXVHT075FE............ Condensing unit heat pump... 72,000/81,000
RVXVHT100FE............ Condensing unit heat pump... 96,000/108,000
RVXVHT125FE............ Condensing unit heat pump... 120,000/135,000
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RD075VRXFA............. Condensing unit heat pump... 72,000/81,000
RD100VRXFA............. Condensing unit heat pump... 96,000/108,000
RD125VRXFA............. Condensing unit heat pump... 120,000/135,000
Indoor Unit.......................... AVXCMH032CE............ 4-Way Ceiling Cassette Heat 9,500/10,500
pump.
AVXCMH040CE............ 4-Way Ceiling Cassette Heat 12,000/13,500
pump.
AVXCMH052CE............ 4-Way Ceiling Cassette Heat 18,000/20,000
pump.
AVXCMH060CE............ 4-Way Ceiling Cassette Heat 20,000/23,000
pump.
AVXC4H052CE............ 4-Way Ceiling Cassette Heat 18,000/20,000
pump.
AVXC4H072CE............ 4-Way Ceiling Cassette Heat 24,000/27,000
pump.
AVXC4H100CE............ 4-Way Ceiling Cassette Heat 30,000/34,000
pump.
AVXC4H110CE............ 4-Way Ceiling Cassette Heat 36,000/40,000
pump.
AVXC4H145CE............ 4-Way Ceiling Cassette Heat 48,000/54,000
pump.
AVXDSH020CE............ Built-in Slim Duct (Low 6,000/7,000
pressure).
AVXDSH032CE............ Built-in Slim Duct (Low 9,500/10,500
pressure).
AVXDSH040CE............ Built-in Slim Duct (Low 12,000/13,500
pressure).
AVXDSH052CE............ Built-in Slim Duct (Low 18,000/20,000
pressure).
AVXDSH072CE............ Built-in Slim Duct (Low 24,000/27,000
pressure).
AVXDSH100CE............ Built-in Slim Duct (Low 30,000/34,000
pressure).
AVXDSH110CE............ Built-in Slim Duct (Low 36,000/40,000
pressure).
AVXDSH145CE............ Built-in Slim Duct (Low 48,000/54,000
pressure).
AVXDUH100CE............ Built-in Duct (Mid pressure) 30,000/34,000
AVXDUH110CE............ Built-in Duct (Mid pressure) 36,000/40,000
AVXDUH145CE............ Built-in Duct (Mid pressure) 48,000/54,000
AVXWVH020CE............ High Wall Mount Heat Pump... 6,000/7,000
AVXWVH032CE............ High Wall Mount Heat Pump... 9,500/10,500
AVXWVH040CE............ High Wall Mount Heat Pump... 12,000/13,500
AVXWVH052CE............ High Wall Mount Heat Pump... 18,000/20,000
AVXWVH060CE............ High Wall Mount Heat Pump... 20,000/23,000
AVXWNH020CE............ High Wall Mount Heat Pump... 6,000/7,000
AVXWNH032CE............ High Wall Mount Heat Pump... 9,500/10,500
AVXWNH040CE............ High Wall Mount Heat Pump... 12,000/13,500
AVXWNH052CE............ High Wall Mount Heat Pump... 18,000/20,000
AVXWNH060CE............ High Wall Mount Heat Pump... 20,000/23,000
AVXCSH023CE............ 1-Way Ceiling Cassette Heat 7,500/8,500
pump.
AVXCSH032CE............ 1-Way Ceiling Cassette Heat 9,500/10,500
pump.
AVXCSH040CE............ 1-Way Ceiling Cassette Heat 12,000/13,500
pump.
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Each outdoor unit may be combined with up to ten different
indoor units and each indoor unit may be independently turned on,
off, standby, etc. depending on user-desired settings. With up to 33
different indoor units for the consumer to choose from and combined,
and as evident in the chart above, there are thousands of different
combinations, creating an extremely burdensome task for Samsung or
any testing laboratory to evaluate all possible combinations. Being
responsible to test every conceivable combination would place an
unfair burden upon Samsung, while offering no added value for
purpose of energy testing.
Samsung's new DVM system is very similar to Samsung's old DVM
system, which DOE had granted a waiver for in 72 FR 71387. Until a
final test procedure addressing commercial central air conditioners
and heat pumps, similar to Samsung's DVM systems, is prescribed,
Samsung believes that the interim waiver as granted by the
Department in 70 FR 9629 and waiver as granted by the Department in
72 FR 71387, be granted for Samsung's new DVM system in order for
Samsung to feasibly evaluate its new line of DVM central air
conditioners and heat pumps.
Sincerely,
Michael Moss
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