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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Office of Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy
[Case No. CAC–036]
Publication of the Petition for Waiver
From LG Electronics, Inc. and Granting
of the Interim Waiver From the
Department of Energy Commercial
Package Air Conditioner and Heat
Pump Test Procedures
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.
AGENCY:
This notice announces receipt
of and publishes a petition for waiver
from LG Electronics, Inc. (LG). 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 and water-source
central air conditioners and heat pumps.
The petition is specific to the variable
capacity Multi V III (commercial) multisplit heat pump models specified in
LG’s petition. Through this document,
DOE: (1) Solicits comments, data, and
information with respect to the LG
petition; and (2) announces the grant of
an interim waiver to LG 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 LG
petition until, but no later than
September 29, 2011.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
identified by case number ‘‘CAC–036,’’
by any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal:https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• E-mail:
AS_Waiver_Requests@ee.doe.gov.
Include the case number [CAC–036] 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
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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. E-mail:
AS_Waiver_Requests@ee.doe.gov.
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. E-mail:
mailto:Elizabeth.Kohl@hq.doe.gov.
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)
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.
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
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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burdensome to conduct. (42 U.S.C.
6314(a)(2)).
For commercial package airconditioning 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 airconditioning 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 airsource 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
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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 July 22, 2011, LG filed a petition
for waiver from the test procedures at 10
CFR 431.96 applicable to commercial
package air-source and water-source
central air conditioners and heat pumps,
as well as an application for interim
waiver. LG’s petition requested a waiver
for the LG Multi V III multi-split heat
pumps with capacities ranging from
69,000 Btu/h to 414,000 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.
LG seeks a waiver from the applicable
test procedures under 10 CFR 431.96 on
the grounds that its Multi V III multisplit heat pumps contain design
characteristics that prevent testing
according to the current DOE test
procedures. Specifically, LG asserts that
the two primary factors that prevent
testing of its Multi V III multi-split
variable speed products are the same
factors stated in the waivers that DOE
granted to Mitsubishi Electric &
Electronics 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
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50204 (August 12, 2011) (Fujitsu
General Limited).
The Multi V III 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
Multi V III 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 13–61 separate
indoor units, which need not be the
same models. According to LG, the
various indoor and outdoor models can
be connected in a multitude of
configurations, with many thousands of
possible combinations. Consequently,
LG requested that DOE grant a waiver
from the applicable test procedures for
its Multi V III product designs until a
suitable test method can be prescribed.
III. Application for and Grant of
Interim Waiver
On July 22, 2011, LG also submitted
an application for an interim waiver
from the test procedures at 10 CFR
431.96 for its Multi V III equipment.
DOE determined that LG’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 LG
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, LG’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 LG’s petition for
waiver will be granted and that is
desirable for public policy reasons to
grant LG immediate relief pending a
determination on the petition for
waiver. DOE believes that it is likely
LG’s petition for waiver for the new
Multi V III multi-split models will be
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 LG’s Multi V III 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
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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 LG is hereby granted for LG’s
Multi V III multi-split heat pumps,
subject to the specifications and
conditions below.
1. LG shall not be required to test or
rate its Multi V III commercial multisplit products on the basis of the
existing test procedures under 10 CFR
431.96, which incorporates by reference
ARI 340/360–2004.
2. LG shall be required to test and rate
its Multi V III 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:
Multi V Series Air-Source Heat
Pumps and Heat Recovery Units:
ARU*072*T3, ARU*096*T3,
ARU*121*T3, ARU*144*T3, ARU*168*T3,
ARU*192*T3, ARU*216*T3, ARU*240*T3,
ARU*264*T3, ARU*288*T3, ARU*312*T3,
ARU*336*T3, ARU*360*T3, ARU*384*T3,
ARU*408*T3, ARU*432*T3, with normally
rated cooling capacities of 69,000, 92,000,
114,000, 138,000, 160,000, 184,000, 206,000,
228,000, 250,000, 274,000, 296,000, 320,000,
342,000, 366,000, 390,000, and 414,000 Btu/
h respectively.
Compatible indoor units for the
above-listed air-source and water-source
units:
Wall Mounted: ARNU073SEL2,
ARNU093SEL2, ARNU123SEL2,
ARNU153SEL2, ARNU183S5L2, and
ARNU243S5L2, with nominally rated cooling
capacities of 7,500, 9,600, 12,300, 15,400,
19,100, and 24,200 Btu/h respectively.
Art Cool Mirror: ARNU073SE*2,
ARNU093SE*2, ARNU123SE*2,
ARNU153SE*2, ARNU183S3*2, and
ARNU243S3*2, with nominally rated cooling
capacities of 7,500, 9,600, 12,300, 15,400,
19,100, and 24,200 Btu/h respectively.
4 Way Cassette: ARNU053TR*2,
ARNU073TEC2, ARNU093TEC2,
ARNU093TN*2, ARNU123TEC2,
ARNU123TN*2, ARNU153TEC2,
ARNU153TN*2, ARNU183TEC2,
ARNU183TM*2, ARNU243TPC2,
ARNU243TM*2, ARNU283TPC2,
ARNU363TNC2, ARNU423TMC2, and
ARNU483TMC2, with nominally rated
cooling capacities of 5,300, 7,500, 9,600,
9,600, 12,300, 12,300, 15,400, 15,400, 19,100,
19,100, 24,200, 24,200, 28,000, 36,200,
42,000, and 48,100 Btu/h respectively.
2 Way Cassette: ARNU183TLC2 and
ARNU243TLC2, with nominally rated
capacities of 19,100 and 24,200 Btu/h
respectively.
1 Way Cassette: ARNU073TJC2,
ARNU093TJC2, and ARNU123TJC2, with
nominally rated capacities of 7,500, 9,600,
and 12,300 Btu/h respectively.
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Ceiling Concealed Duct—Low Static:
ARNU073B1G2, RNU093B1G2,
ARNU123B1G2, ARNU153B1G2,
ARNU183B2G2, and ARNU243B2G2, with
nominally rated capacities of 7,500, 9,600,
12,300, 15,400, 19,100, and 24,200 Btu/h
respectively.
Ceiling Concealed Duct—Built-in:
ARNU073B3G2, ARNU093B3G2,
ARNU123B3G2, ARNU153B3G2,
ARNU183B4G2, and ARNU243B4G2, with
nominally rated capacities of 7,500, 9,600,
12,300, 15,400, 19,100, and 24,200 Btu/h
respectively.
Ceiling Concealed Duct—High Static:
ARNU073BHA2, ARNU093BHA2,
ARNU123BHA2, ARNU153BHA2,
ARNU153BGA2, ARNU183BHA2,
ARNU183BGA2, ARNU243BHA2,
ARNU243BGA2, ARNU283BGA2,
ARNU363BGA2, ARNU423BGA2,
ARNU483BRA2, URNU763B8A2, and
URNU963B8A2, with nominally rated
capacities of 7,500, 9,600, 12,300, 15,400,
15,400, 19,100, 19,100, 24,200, 24,200,
28,000, 36,200, 42,000, 48,100, 76,400, and
95,500 Btu/h respectively.
Ceiling & Floor: ARNU093VEA2 and
ARNU123VEA2, with nominally rated
capacities of 9,600 and 12,300 Btu/h
respectively.
Ceiling Suspended: ARNU183VJA2 and
ARNU243VJA2, with nominally rated
capacities of 19,100 and 24,200 Btu/h
respectively.
Floor Standing with Case: ARNU073CEA2,
ARNU093CEA2, ARNU123CEA2,
ARNU153CEA2, ARNU183CFA2, and
ARNU243CFA2, with nominally rated
capacities of 7,500, 9,600, 12,300, 15,400,
19,100, and 24,200 Btu/h respectively.
Floor Standing without Case:
ARNU073CEU2, ARNU093CEU2,
ARNU123CEU2, ARNU153CEU2,
ARNU183CFU2, and ARNU243CFU2, with
nominally rated capacities of 7,500, 9,600,
12,300, 15,400, 19,100, and 24,200 Btu/h
respectively.
Vertical/Horizontal Air Handler:
ARNU183NJA2, ARNU243NJA2,
ARNU303NJA2, ARNU363NJA2,
ARNU423NKA2, ARNU483NKA2, and
ARNU543NKA2, with nominally rated
capacities of 19,100, 24,200, 28,000, 36,200,
42,000, 48,100 and 54,000 Btu/h respectively.
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. LG may submit a new
or amended petition for waiver and
request for grant of interim waiver, as
appropriate, for additional models of
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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 prior
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 which has
been adopted by AHRI—‘‘ANSI/AHRI
1230–2010: Performance Rating of
Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) MultiSplit Air-Conditioning and Heat Pump
Equipment’’ and incorporated into
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) and Fujitsu General
Limited (76 FR 50204, August 12, 2011).
Therefore, as a condition for granting
this interim waiver to LG, DOE requires
the use of ANSI/AHRI–1230–2010 as the
alternate test procedure for units with
capacities at or below 300,000 Btu/hr
and the alternate test procedure
specified in the Mitsubishi waiver for
larger capacity units. This alternate test
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procedure will allow LG to test and
make energy efficiency representations
for its Multi V III products. As stated
above, DOE has applied a similar
alternate test procedure to other waivers
for similar residential and commercial
central air conditioners and heat pumps
manufactured by other manufacturers.
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).
The alternate test procedure in the
commercial multi-split waivers that
DOE granted to Mitsubishi and the other
manufacturers listed above is similar to
ANSI/AHRI 1230–2010, except that, as
stated previously, it covers equipment
with cooling capacities greater than
300,000 Btu/hr while ANSI/AHRI 1230–
2010 covers equipment with cooling
capacities only equal to or less than
300,000 Btu/hr. In addition, the earlier
alternate test procedure consisted of a
definition of a ‘‘tested combination’’ and
a prescription for representations.
ANSI/AHRI 1230–2010 also includes a
definition of ‘‘tested combination,’’ and
the two definitions are identical in all
relevant respects. As described in the
following paragraph, the prescription
for representations in ANSI/AHRI is
also similar to the prescription in the
earlier alternate test procedure, but
requires separate representations for
ducted, non-ducted and mixed units.
The earlier alternate test procedure
provides for efficiency rating of a nontested combination in one of two ways:
(1) At an energy efficiency level
determined using a DOE-approved
alternative rating method; or (2) at the
efficiency level of the tested
combination utilizing the same outdoor
unit. ANSI/AHRI 1230–2010 requires an
additional test and in this respect is
similar to the residential test procedure
set forth in 10 CFR part 430, subpart B,
appendix M. Multi-split manufacturers
must test two or more combinations of
indoor units with each outdoor unit.
The first system combination is tested
using only non-ducted indoor units that
meet the definition of a tested
combination. The rating given to any
untested multi-split system combination
having the same outdoor unit and all
non-ducted indoor units is set equal to
the rating of the tested system having all
non-ducted indoor units. The second
system combination is tested using only
ducted indoor units that meet the
definition of a tested combination. The
rating given to any untested multi-split
system combination having the same
outdoor unit and all ducted indoor units
is set equal to the rating of the tested
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system having all ducted indoor units.
The rating given to any untested multisplit system combination having the
same outdoor unit and a mix of nonducted and ducted indoor units is set
equal to the average of the ratings for the
two required tested combinations.
Alternate Test Procedure
(A) LG is not required to test the
products with cooling capacities of
300,000 Btu/h and below listed in its
petition for waiver dated July 22, 2011,
according to the test procedure for
commercial package air conditioners
and heat pumps prescribed by DOE at
10 CFR 431.96 (ARI Standard 340/360–
2004 (incorporated by reference in 10
CFR 431.95(b)(2)–(3)), but instead shall
use the alternate test procedure ANSI/
AHRI 1230–2010.
(B) LG shall be required to test the
equipment listed in its petition for
waiver dated July 22, 2011, with cooling
capacities above 300,000 Btu/h
according to the test procedures for
central air conditioners and heat pumps
prescribed by DOE at 10 CFR 431.96,
except that LG shall test a ‘‘tested
combination’’ selected in accordance
with the provisions of subparagraph (C).
For every other system combination
using the same outdoor unit as the
tested combination, LG shall make
representations concerning the Multi V
III equipment covered in this interim
waiver according to the provisions of
subparagraph (D).
(C) Tested combination. The term
tested combination means a sample
basic model comprised of units that are
production units, or are representative
of production units, of the basic model
being tested. For the purposes of this
waiver, the tested combination shall
have the following features:
(1) The basic model of a variable
refrigerant flow system used as a tested
combination shall consist of one
outdoor unit, with one or more
compressors, that is matched with
between two and five indoor units. (For
systems with nominal cooling capacities
greater than 150,000 Btu/h, as many as
eight indoor units may be used, to
enable testing of non-ducted indoor unit
combinations.) For multi-split systems,
each of these indoor units shall be
designed for individual operation.
(2) The indoor units shall—
(i) Represent the highest sales model
family or another indoor model family
if the highest sales model family does
not provide sufficient capacity (see ii);
(ii) Together, have a nominal cooling
capacity that is between 95% and 105%
of the nominal cooling capacity of the
outdoor unit;
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(iii) Not, individually, have a nominal
cooling capacity that is greater than
50% of the nominal cooling capacity of
the outdoor unit;
(iv) Operate at fan speeds that are
consistent with the manufacturer’s
specifications; and
(v) Be subject to the same minimum
external static pressure requirement
while being configurable to produce the
same static pressure at the exit of each
outlet plenum when manifolded as per
section 2.4.1 of 10 CFR part 430, subpart
B, appendix M.
(D) Representations. In making
representations about the energy
efficiency of its Multi V III variable
capacity multi-split heat pump products
for compliance, marketing, or other
purposes, LG must fairly disclose the
results of testing under the DOE test
procedure in a manner consistent with
the provisions outlined below:
(1) For Multi V III combinations tested
in accordance with this alternate test
procedure, LG may make
representations based on these test
results.
(2) For Multi V III combinations that
are not tested, LG may make
representations of non-tested
combinations at the same energy
efficiency level as the tested
combination. The outdoor unit must be
the one used in the tested combination.
The representations must be based on
the test results for the tested
combination. The representations may
also be determined by an Alternative
Rating Method approved by DOE.
V. Summary and Request for Comments
Through today’s notice, DOE
announces receipt of the LG petition for
waiver from the test procedures
applicable to the Multi V III commercial
multi-split heat pump products
specified in LG’s petition. For the
reasons articulated above, DOE also
grants LG an interim waiver from those
procedures. As part of this notice, DOE
is publishing LG’s petition for waiver in
its entirety. The petition contains no
confidential information. Furthermore,
today’s notice includes an alternate test
procedure that LG 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: John I. Taylor, Vice
President, Government Relations and
Communications, LG Electronics USA,
Inc., 1776 K Street, NW., Washington,
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DC 20006. 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 August 23,
2011.
Kathleen Hogan,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy
Efficiency, Office of Technology
Development, Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy.
Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
July 22, 2011
The Honorable Dr. Henry Kelly
Acting Assistant Secretary and Principal
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy
United States Department of Energy
Forrestal Building
1000 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC 20585–0121
Re: Petition for Waiver and Application for
Interim Waiver, LG Electronics Multi V
III VRF Multi-Split Heat Recovery
Systems and Heat Pump Systems
Dear Assistant Secretary Kelly:
LG Electronics, Inc. (LG) respectfully
submits this Petition for Waiver and
Application for Interim Waiver, pursuant to
10 C.F.R. § 431.401, for certain LG Multi V
III variable refrigerant flow (VRF) multi-split
air-source heat recovery systems, specifically
the Multi V III heat recovery systems (3;
208/230 V 60 Hz, and 3; 460 V 60 Hz), and
LG Multi V III VRF multi-split air-source heat
pump systems, specifically the Multi V III
heat pump systems (3; 208/230 V 60 Hz, and
3; 460 V 60 Hz), listed in Appendix A
hereto. This request adds models to the
waivers that DOE already has granted to LG
for Multi V and Multi V II VRF multi-split
systems. 76 Fed. Reg. 29733 (May 23, 2011)
(interim waiver); 74 Fed. Reg. 66330 (Dec. 15,
2009); id. 20688 (May 5, 2009) (interim
waiver).
Among other things, the applicable DOE
test procedure does not provide a method for
testing and rating a system that utilizes so
many indoor units; the applicable test
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procedure does not provide a method for
rating systems where the type and capacity
of the indoor unit can be mixed in the same
system; and no testing laboratories can test
products with so many indoor units. See,
e.g., 75 Fed. Reg. 41845, 41848 (July 19,
2010) (existing testing facilities ‘‘have a
limited ability to test multiple indoor units
simultaneously,’’ and ‘‘it is impractical to test
some variable refrigerant flow zoned
systems’’).
Waiver relief has been granted for many
other comparable commercial multi-splits,
including LG, Mitsubishi, Samsung, Fujitsu,
Sanyo, Daikin, and Carrier. See 69 Fed. Reg.
52660 (Aug. 27, 2004) (Mitsubishi); 70 Fed.
Reg. 9629 (Feb. 28, 2005) (Samsung); 71 Fed.
Reg. 14858 (March 24, 2006) (Mitsubishi); 72
Fed. Reg. 17528 (April 9, 2007) (Mitsubishi);
id. 71387 (Dec. 17, 2007) (Samsung); id.
71383 (Dec. 17, 2007) (Fujitsu); 73 Fed. Reg.
179 (Jan. 2, 2008) (Sanyo); id. 1207, 1213
(Jan. 7, 2008) (Daikin); id. 39680 (July 10,
2008) (Daikin); id. 75408 (Dec. 11, 2008)
(Mitsubishi); 74 Fed. Reg. 15955 (April 8,
2009) (Daikin); id. 16373 (April 10, 2009)
(Daikin); id. 20688 (May 5, 2009) (LG); id.
66330 (Dec. 15, 2009) (LG); id. 66324 (Dec.
15, 2009) (Daikin); id. 66311, 66315 (Dec. 15,
2009) (Mitsubishi); 75 Fed. Reg. 4795 (Jan.
29, 2010) (Daikin); id. 13114 (March 18,
2010) (Sanyo); id. 22581 (April 29, 2010)
(Daikin); id. 25224 (May 7, 2010) (Daikin); id.
41845 (July 19, 2010) (Sanyo); 76 Fed. Reg.
19069 (April 6, 2011) (Daikin); id. 19078
(April 6, 2011) (Mitsubishi); id. 19759 (April
8, 2011) (Carrier); id. 29733 (May 23, 2011)
(LG); id. 31946 (June 2, 2011) (Fujitsu); id.
31951 (June 2, 2011) (Carrier); id. 34685 (June
14, 2011) (Daikin); and id. 40714 (July 11,
2011) (Mitsubishi). As stated above, LG’s
current request simply adds additional
models to the waiver relief already granted to
LG.
LG is a manufacturer of digital appliances,
as well as mobile communications, digital
displays, and digital media products. Its
appliances include air-conditioners, washing
machines, clothes dryers, refrigerators,
refrigerator-freezers, air cleaners, ovens,
microwave ovens, dishwashers, and vacuum
cleaners and are sold worldwide, including
in the United States. LG’s U.S. operations are
LG Electronics USA, Inc., with headquarters
at 1000 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
07632 (tel. 201–816–2000). Its worldwide
headquarters are located at LG Twin Towers
20, Yoido-dong, Youngdungpo-gu Seoul,
Korea 150–721 (tel. 011–82–2–3777–1114)
URL: http.www.LGE.com. LG’s principal
brands include LG® and OEM brands,
including GE® and Kenmore®. LG’s
appliances are produced in Korea and
Mexico.
LG’s Multi V VRF systems are beneficial
products, each consisting of a single outdoor
unit, using a scroll type inverter compressor
with variable capacity, that can connect to
multiple indoor units and that uses VRF and
control systems. (In certain high capacity
applications [152,900 Btu/h and above], a
consumer can choose between a system using
a single outdoor unit and a system using two
or three outdoor units.) These multi-splits are
intended to be used in zoned systems where
an outdoor unit can be connected with up to
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between 13 and 61 separate indoor units,
which need not be the same models. The
operating characteristics allow each indoor
unit to have a different set temperature and
a different mode of operation (i.e., on/off/
fan). All of the indoor units are capable of
operating independently, with their own
temperature and fan speed setting. Based on
those controls, the outdoor unit will then
determine the cooling or heating capacity
delivered into the zones. The system
therefore offers great flexibility and
convenience to the consumer, permitting
precise space conditioning control
throughout the building, and thus saving
energy. The cooling capacities of the systems
are between 69,000 and 414,000 Btu/h.
The variable speed, constant speed or dual
compressors and the associated system
controls can direct refrigerant flow
throughout the system to precisely meet the
various heating or cooling loads required in
the conditioned areas. The compressor is
capable of reducing its operating capacity to
as little as 10 percent of its rated capacity.
The outdoor fan motor also has a variable
speed drive to properly match the outdoor
coil to indoor loads. Zone diversity enables
the system to have a total connected indoor
unit capacity of up to 130 percent of the
capacity of the outdoor.
As discussed above, up to between 13 and
61 indoor units can be matched with each
related outdoor unit. Thus, for each outdoor
unit there is a multitude of possible
combinations of indoor units that can be
matched in a system configuration. And
since there are so many outdoor units and
indoor units, there is an enormous total of
possible combinations.
A waiver and interim waiver for the
specified LG Multi V III VRF systems are
warranted because test procedures under the
Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA),
42 U.S.C. § 6291 et seq., namely 10 C.F.R.
§ 431.96, evaluate the basic models in a
manner so unrepresentative of their true
energy consumption characteristics as to
provide materially inaccurate comparative
data, and/or the basic models contain one or
more design characteristics that prevent
testing of the basic model according to the
prescribed test procedures. In such
circumstances DOE ‘‘will grant’’ waiver
relief. 10 C.F.R. §§ 431.401(e)(3), (f)(4). In that
regard:
—The test procedure provides for testing of
a pair of indoor and outdoor assemblies
making up a typical split system, but does
not specify how LG Multi V VRF systems,
with so many combinations of indoor units
for each outdoor unit, could be evaluated.
The situation is further complicated by the
fact that there are so many outdoor units.
It is not practical to test each possible
combination, and the test procedure
provides no alternative rating method for
generating efficiency ratings for systems
with more than one indoor unit. Thus, the
test procedure does not contemplate, and
cannot practically be applied to, LG Multi
V VRF systems. DOE has already
recognized this by granting waiver relief to
LG, and to other manufacturers for
comparable systems.
—Testing laboratories cannot test products
with so many indoor units. In that regard,
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the testing of multi-splits when all indoor
units are connected cannot be physically
located in a single room.
—The test procedure provides for testing
‘‘matched assemblies,’’ which does not
apply to LG Multi V VRF systems. Indoor
and outdoor coils in split systems are
typically balanced; that is, the capacity of
the outdoor coil is equivalent to the
capacity of the indoor coil. The test
procedure’s application to ‘‘matched
assemblies’’ contemplates such a balance
between indoor and outdoor coil capacity.
With the Multi V VRF systems, however,
the sum of the capacity of the indoor units
connected into the system can be as much
as 130 percent of the capacity of the
outdoor coil. Such unbalanced
combinations of LG indoor and outdoor
units are permitted by the zoning
characteristics of the system, the use of
electronic expansion valves to precisely
control refrigerant flow to each indoor coil,
and the system intelligence for overall
system control. The test procedure
designed for ‘‘matched assemblies’’
therefore does not contemplate or address
testing for substantially unbalanced zoning
systems such as the LG Multi V VRF
systems.
—The indoor units are designed to operate at
many different external static pressure
values, which compounds the difficulty of
testing LG Multi V VRF systems. A test
facility could not maintain proper airflow
at several different external static pressure
values for the many indoor units that
would be connected to the outdoor unit.
* * *
For all of these reasons, the existing test
procedures evaluate the LG Multi V VRF
systems in a manner so unrepresentative of
their true energy consumption characteristics
as to provide materially inaccurate
comparative data and/or the basic models
contain one or more design characteristics
that prevent testing of the basic model
according to the prescribed test procedures.
Therefore, DOE should grant a waiver for the
LG Multi V VRF systems set forth in
Appendix A. See 10 C.F.R. § 431.401(a)(1).
The waiver should continue until a test
procedure can be developed and adopted that
will provide the U.S. market with a fair and
accurate assessment of the LG Multi V VRF
system energy consumption and efficiency
levels. LG intends to work with DOE,
stakeholders, and the Air-Conditioning,
Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) to
develop the appropriate test procedure.
There are no alternative test procedures
known to LG that could evaluate these
products in a representative manner (other
than perhaps the procedures provided by
DOE in its waiver decisions for comparable
products).
That a waiver is warranted is borne out by
the fact that DOE has granted waiver relief to
LG, as well as to Mitsubishi, Samsung,
Fujitsu, Sanyo, Daikin, and Carrier for
comparable commercial multi-splits.
Manufacturers of all other basic models
marketed in the United States and known to
LG to incorporate similar design
characteristics as found in the LG Multi V
VRF systems include Mitsubishi Electric and
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Electronics USA, Samsung Air Conditioning,
Fujitsu General Limited, SANYO North
America Corp., Daikin AC (Americas), Inc.,
and Carrier Corporation.
LG also requests immediate relief by grant
of an interim waiver. Grant of an interim
waiver is fully justified:
—The petition for waiver is likely to be
granted, as evidenced not only by its
merits, but also because DOE has already
granted waiver relief to LG, Mitsubishi,
Samsung, Fujitsu, Sanyo, Daikin, and
Carrier for their commercial VRF multisplits. In such instances, it is in the public
interest to have similar products tested and
rated for energy consumption on a
comparable basis.
—Without waiver relief, LG will be at a
competitive disadvantage in the market
and suffer economic hardship. LG would
be placed in an untenable situation: the
Multi V VRF systems involved here would
be subject to a set of regulations that DOE
already acknowledges should not apply to
such a product, while at the same time
other manufacturers are allowed to operate
relieved from such regulations.
—Significant investment has already been
made in LG Multi V VRF systems. Lack of
relief would not allow LG to recoup this
investment as it relates to the models
involved here and would deny LG
anticipated sales revenue. This does not
take into account significant losses in
goodwill and brand acceptance.
—The basic purpose of EPCA is to foster
purchase of energy-efficient products, not
hinder such purchases. LG Multi V VRF
systems produce a benefit to consumers
and are in the public interest. To encourage
and foster the availability of these products
is in the public interest. Standards
programs should not be used as a means
to block innovative, improved designs.2
DOE’s rules should accommodate and
encourage—not act to block—such a
product.
—Granting the interim waiver and waiver
would also eliminate a non-tariff trade
barrier.
—Grant of relief would also help enhance
economic development and employment,
including not only LG Electronics USA’s
operations in New Jersey, Georgia, Texas,
California, Illinois and Alabama, but also at
major national retailers and regional
dealers that carry LG products.
Furthermore, continued employment
creation and ongoing investments in its
marketing, sales and servicing activities
will be fostered by approval of the interim
waiver. Conversely, denial of the requested
relief would harm the company and would
be anticompetitive.
CONCLUSION
LG respectfully requests that DOE grant a
waiver and interim waiver from existing test
standards for LG Multi V III VRF multi-split
systems set forth in Appendix A hereto until
such time as a representative test procedure
is developed and adopted for such products.
2 See FTC Advisory Opinion No. 457, TRRP
1718.20 (1971 Transfer Binder); 49 Fed. Reg. 32213
(Aug. 13, 1984); 52 Fed. Reg. 49141, 49147–48 (Dec.
30, 1987).
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We would be pleased to discuss this
request with DOE and provide further
information as needed.
We hereby certify that all manufacturers of
domestically marketed units of the same
product type have been notified by letter of
this petition and application, copies of which
letters are attached (Appendix B hereto).
Sincerely,
John I. Taylor
Vice President
Government Relations and Communications
LG Electronics USA, Inc.
1776 K Street NW
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 202–719–3490
Fax: 847–941–8177
Email: john.taylor@lge.com
Of counsel:
John A. Hodges
Wiley Rein LLP
1776 K Street NW
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 202–719–7000
Fax: 202–719–7049
Email: jhodges@wileyrein.com
APPENDIX A
MULTI V III SERIES AIR-SOURCE HEAT PUMPS AND HEAT RECOVERY UNITS
Rated cooling capacity
Model name
Multi V III heat
pump 3 phase
208/230 V 60
Hz
Btu/h
69000 ..........................................................................
92000 ..........................................................................
114000 ........................................................................
138000 ........................................................................
160000 ........................................................................
184000 ........................................................................
206000 ........................................................................
228000 ........................................................................
250000 ........................................................................
274000 ........................................................................
296000 ........................................................................
320000 ........................................................................
342000 ........................................................................
366000 ........................................................................
390000 ........................................................................
414000 ........................................................................
ARUN072BT3
ARUN096BT3
ARUN121BT3
ARUN144BT3
ARUN168BT3
ARUN192BT3
ARUN216BT3
ARUN240BT3
ARUN264BT3
ARUN288BT3
ARUN312BT3
ARUN336BT3
ARUN360BT3
ARUN384BT3
ARUN408BT3
ARUN432BT3
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Multi V III heat
recovery 3
phase 208/230
V 60 Hz
ARUB072BT3
ARUB096BT3
ARUB121BT3
ARUB144BT3
ARUB168BT3
ARUB192BT3
ARUB216BT3
ARUB240BT3
ARUB264BT3
ARUB288BT3
ARUB312BT3
ARUB336BT3
ARUB360BT3
ARUB384BT3
ARUB408BT3
ARUB432BT3
Multi V III heat
recovery 3
phase 460 V 60
Hz
Multi V III heat
pump 3 phase
460 V 60 Hz
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
ARUN072DT3
ARUN096DT3
ARUN121DT3
ARUN144DT3
ARUN168DT3
ARUN192DT3
ARUN216DT3
ARUN240DT3
ARUN264DT3
ARUN288DT3
ARUN312DT3
ARUN336DT3
ARUN360DT3
ARUN384DT3
ARUN408DT3
ARUN432DT3
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
ARUB072DT3 ...
ARUB096DT3.
ARUB121DT3.
ARUB144DT3.
ARUB168DT3 ...
ARUB192DT3.
ARUB216DT3.
ARUB240DT3.
ARUB264DT3.
ARUB288DT3.
ARUB312DT3 ...
ARUB336DT3.
ARUB360DT3.
ARUB384DT3.
ARUB408DT3.
ARUB432DT3.
Frame type
Single
Dual
Triple
COMPATIBLE INDOOR UNITS FOR THE ABOVE-LISTED MODELS
[Shaded indoor units not previously listed in DOE waiver]
Indoor unit
Rated cooling capacity
Wall mounted
Art cool mirror
Vertical/
horizontal air
handler
5300 .............................
7500 .............................
9600 .............................
12300 ...........................
15400 ...........................
19100 ...........................
24200 ...........................
28000 ...........................
36200 ...........................
42000 ...........................
48100 ...........................
54000 ...........................
76400 ...........................
95500 ...........................
..........................
ARNU073SEL2
ARNU093SEL2
ARNU123SEL2
ARNU153SEL2
ARNU183S5L2
ARNU243S5L2
..........................
..........................
..........................
..........................
..........................
.....................
.....................
..........................
ARNU073SE*2
ARNU093SE*2
ARNU123SE*2
ARNU153SE*2
ARNU183S5*2
ARNU243S5*2
..........................
..........................
..........................
..........................
..........................
.....................
.....................
..........................
..........................
..........................
..........................
..........................
ARNU183NJA2
ARNU243NJA2
ARNU303NJA2
ARNU363NJA2
ARNU423NKA2
ARNU483NKA2
ARNU543NKA2
.....................
.....................
4 way cassette
..........................
ARNU073TEC2
ARNU093TEC2
ARNU123TEC2
ARNU153TEC2
ARNU183TEC2
ARNU243TPC2
ARNU283TPC2
ARNU363TNC2
ARNU423TMC2
ARNU483TMC2
.....................
.....................
.....................
2 way cassette
ARNU053TR*2
..........................
ARNU093TN*2
ARNU123TN*2
ARNU153TN*2
ARNU183TM*2
ARNU243TM*2
.....................
.....................
.....................
.....................
.....................
.....................
.....................
1 way cassette
Ceiling
concealed
duct—low static
.....................
..........................
..........................
..........................
..........................
ARNU183TLC2
ARNU243TLC2
.....................
.....................
.....................
.....................
.....................
.....................
.....................
.....................
ARNU073TJC2
ARNU093TJC2
ARNU123TJC2
..........................
..........................
..........................
.....................
.....................
.....................
.....................
.....................
.....................
.....................
.....................
ARNU073B1G2
ARNU093B1G2
ARNU123B1G2
ARNU153B1G2
ARNU183B2G2
ARNU243B2G2
.....................
.....................
.....................
.....................
.....................
.....................
.....................
Ceiling
concealed
duct—built in
ARNU073B3G2
ARNU093B3G2
ARNU123B3G2
ARNU153B3G2
ARNU183B4G2
ARNU243B4G2
Indoor unit
Ceiling concealed duct—high static
7500 ........................................................................................................................
9600 ........................................................................................................................
12300 ......................................................................................................................
15400 ......................................................................................................................
19100 ......................................................................................................................
24200 ......................................................................................................................
28000 ......................................................................................................................
36200 ......................................................................................................................
42000 ......................................................................................................................
48100 ......................................................................................................................
54000 ......................................................................................................................
76400 ......................................................................................................................
95500 ......................................................................................................................
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ARNU073BHA2
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Take notice that the Commission has
received the following Natural Gas
Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings:
Filings Instituting Proceedings
Docket Numbers: RP11–2404–000.
Applicants: KO Transmission
Company.
Description: KO Transmission
Company submits tariff filing per
154.402: Annual Charge Adjustment
Filing to be effective 10/1/2011.
Filed Date: 08/22/2011.
Accession Number: 20110822–5059.
Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time
on Tuesday, September 06, 2011.
Docket Numbers: RP11–2405–000.
Applicants: Questar Overthrust
Pipeline Company.
Description: Questar Overthrust
Pipeline Company submits tariff filing
per 154.204: Correction to Forms of
Agreement to be effective 9/23/2011.
Filed Date: 08/22/2011.
Accession Number: 20110822–5111.
Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time
on Tuesday, September 06, 2011.
Docket Numbers: RP11–2406–000.
Applicants: Questar Overthrust
Pipeline Company.
Description: Questar Overthrust
Pipeline Company submits tariff filing
per 154.204: Inactive Meters/Facilities
to be effective 9/21/2011.
Filed Date: 08/22/2011.
Accession Number: 20110822–5112.
Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time
on Tuesday, September 06, 2011.
Docket Numbers: RP11–2407–000.
Applicants: Questar Southern Trails
Pipeline Company.
Description: Questar Southern Trails
Pipeline Company submits tariff filing
per 154.204: Inactive Meters/Facilities
to be effective 9/21/2011.
Filed Date: 08/22/2011.
Accession Number: 20110822–5113.
Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time
on Tuesday, September 06, 2011.
Docket Numbers: RP11–2408–000.
Applicants: White River Hub, LLC.
Description: White River Hub, LLC
submits tariff filing per 154.204:
Correction to Forms of Agreement to be
effective 9/23/2011.
Filed Date: 08/22/2011.
Accession Number: 20110822–5114.
Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time
on Tuesday, September 06, 2011.
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Docket Numbers: RP11–2409–000.
Applicants: White River Hub, LLC.
Description: White River Hub, LLC
submits tariff filing per 154.204:
Inactive Meters/Facilities to be effective
9/21/2011.
Filed Date: 08/22/2011.
Accession Number: 20110822–5115.
Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time
on Tuesday, September 06, 2011.
Docket Numbers: RP11–2410–000.
Applicants: Gulf States Transmission
LLC.
Description: Gulf States Transmission
LLC submits tariff filing per 154.402:
Gulf States Transmission LLC ACA
Tariff Update to be effective 10/1/2011.
Filed Date: 08/22/2011.
Accession Number: 20110822–5164.
Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time
on Tuesday, September 06, 2011.
Any person desiring to intervene or
protest in any of the above proceedings
must file in accordance with Rules 211
and 214 of the Commission’s
Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and
385.214) on or before 5 p.m. Eastern
time on the specified comment date.
Protests may be considered, but
intervention is necessary to become a
party to the proceeding.
The filings are accessible in the
Commission’s eLibrary system by
clicking on the links or querying the
docket number.
eFiling is encouraged. More detailed
information relating to filing
requirements, interventions, protests,
and service can be found at: https://
www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling/filingreq.pdf. For other information, call (866)
208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202)
502–8659.
Dated: August 23, 2011.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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Commission
Combined Notice of Filings #1
Take notice that the Commission
received the following exempt
wholesale generator filings:
Docket Numbers: EG11–119–000.
Applicants: Copper Mountain Solar 1,
LLC.
Description: Copper Mountain Solar
1, LLC Notice of Self-Certification of
Exempt Wholesale Generator Status.
Filed Date: 08/22/2011.
Accession Number: 20110822–5079.
Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time
on Monday, September 12, 2011.
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Applicants: Pinnacle Wind, LLC.
Description: Notice of SelfCertification as an Exempt Wholesale
Generator of Pinnacle Wind, LLC.
Filed Date: 08/22/2011.
Accession Number: 20110822–5213.
Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time
on Monday, September 12, 2011.
Take notice that the Commission
received the following electric rate
filings:
Docket Numbers: ER11–4336–002.
Applicants: ISO New England Inc.
Description: ISO New England Inc.
submits tariff filing per 35.17(b): Errata
to Docket No. ER11–4336–001 to be
effective 6/1/2015.
Filed Date: 08/22/2011.
Accession Number: 20110822–5084.
Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time
on Monday, September 12, 2011.
Docket Numbers: ER11–4347–000.
Applicants: ITC Midwest LLC.
Description: ITC Midwest LLC
submits tariff filing per 35.13(a)(2)(iii):
Filing of Distribution-Transmission
Agreement to be effective 10/22/2011.
Filed Date: 08/22/2011.
Accession Number: 20110822–5086.
Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time
on Monday, September 12, 2011.
Docket Numbers: ER11–4348–000.
Applicants: PJM Interconnection,
LLC.
Description: PJM Interconnection,
LLC submits tariff filing per
35.13(a)(2)(iii): Non-Queued
Interconnection Service Agreement—
Original Service 2960 to be effective 7/
21/2011.
Filed Date: 08/22/2011.
Accession Number: 20110822–5116.
Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time
on Monday, September 12, 2011.
Docket Numbers: ER11–4349–000.
Applicants: Southwest Power Pool,
Inc.
Description: Southwest Power Pool,
Inc. submits tariff filing per
35.13(a)(2)(iii): 2233 Osage Wind/GRDA
Facilities Construction Agreement to be
effective 7/21/2011.
Filed Date: 08/22/2011.
Accession Number: 20110822–5144.
Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time
on Monday, September 12, 2011.
Docket Numbers: ER11–4351–000.
Applicants: Pinnacle Wind, LLC.
Description: Pinnacle Wind, LLC
submits tariff filing per 35.12:
Application for Market-Based Rate
Authority to be effective 10/3/2011.
Filed Date: 08/22/2011.
Accession Number: 20110822–5166.
Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time
on Monday, September 12, 2011.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
[Case No. CAC-036]
Publication of the Petition for Waiver From LG Electronics, 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 LG Electronics, Inc. (LG). 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
and water-source central air conditioners and heat pumps. The petition
is specific to the variable capacity Multi V III (commercial) multi-
split heat pump models specified in LG's petition. Through this
document, DOE: (1) Solicits comments, data, and information with
respect to the LG petition; and (2) announces the grant of an interim
waiver to LG 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 LG petition until, but no later than September 29, 2011.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by case number ``CAC-
036,'' by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal:https://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
E-mail: AS_Waiver_Requests@ee.doe.gov. Include the case
number [CAC-036] 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
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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. E-mail: AS_Waiver_Requests@ee.doe.gov.
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. E-
mail: mailto:Elizabeth.Kohl@hq.doe.gov.
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. 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 July 22, 2011, LG filed a petition for waiver from the test
procedures at 10 CFR 431.96 applicable to commercial package air-source
and water-source central air conditioners and heat pumps, as well as an
application for interim waiver. LG's petition requested a waiver for
the LG Multi V III multi-split heat pumps with capacities ranging from
69,000 Btu/h to 414,000 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.
LG seeks a waiver from the applicable test procedures under 10 CFR
431.96 on the grounds that its Multi V III multi-split heat pumps
contain design characteristics that prevent testing according to the
current DOE test procedures. Specifically, LG asserts that the two
primary factors that prevent testing of its Multi V III multi-split
variable speed products are the same factors stated in the waivers that
DOE granted to Mitsubishi Electric & Electronics 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
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50204 (August 12, 2011) (Fujitsu General Limited).
The Multi V III 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 Multi V III 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 13-61 separate indoor units, which need not be the
same models. According to LG, the various indoor and outdoor models can
be connected in a multitude of configurations, with many thousands of
possible combinations. Consequently, LG requested that DOE grant a
waiver from the applicable test procedures for its Multi V III product
designs until a suitable test method can be prescribed.
III. Application for and Grant of Interim Waiver
On July 22, 2011, LG also submitted an application for an interim
waiver from the test procedures at 10 CFR 431.96 for its Multi V III
equipment. DOE determined that LG'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 LG 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, LG'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 LG's petition for waiver will be
granted and that is desirable for public policy reasons to grant LG
immediate relief pending a determination on the petition for waiver.
DOE believes that it is likely LG's petition for waiver for the new
Multi V III multi-split models will be 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 LG's Multi V III 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 LG is hereby granted
for LG's Multi V III multi-split heat pumps, subject to the
specifications and conditions below.
1. LG shall not be required to test or rate its Multi V III
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. LG shall be required to test and rate its Multi V III 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:
Multi V Series Air-Source Heat Pumps and Heat Recovery Units:
ARU*072*T3, ARU*096*T3, ARU*121*T3, ARU*144*T3, ARU*168*T3,
ARU*192*T3, ARU*216*T3, ARU*240*T3, ARU*264*T3, ARU*288*T3,
ARU*312*T3, ARU*336*T3, ARU*360*T3, ARU*384*T3, ARU*408*T3,
ARU*432*T3, with normally rated cooling capacities of 69,000,
92,000, 114,000, 138,000, 160,000, 184,000, 206,000, 228,000,
250,000, 274,000, 296,000, 320,000, 342,000, 366,000, 390,000, and
414,000 Btu/h respectively.
Compatible indoor units for the above-listed air-source and water-
source units:
Wall Mounted: ARNU073SEL2, ARNU093SEL2, ARNU123SEL2,
ARNU153SEL2, ARNU183S5L2, and ARNU243S5L2, with nominally rated
cooling capacities of 7,500, 9,600, 12,300, 15,400, 19,100, and
24,200 Btu/h respectively.
Art Cool Mirror: ARNU073SE*2, ARNU093SE*2, ARNU123SE*2,
ARNU153SE*2, ARNU183S3*2, and ARNU243S3*2, with nominally rated
cooling capacities of 7,500, 9,600, 12,300, 15,400, 19,100, and
24,200 Btu/h respectively.
4 Way Cassette: ARNU053TR*2, ARNU073TEC2, ARNU093TEC2,
ARNU093TN*2, ARNU123TEC2, ARNU123TN*2, ARNU153TEC2, ARNU153TN*2,
ARNU183TEC2, ARNU183TM*2, ARNU243TPC2, ARNU243TM*2, ARNU283TPC2,
ARNU363TNC2, ARNU423TMC2, and ARNU483TMC2, with nominally rated
cooling capacities of 5,300, 7,500, 9,600, 9,600, 12,300, 12,300,
15,400, 15,400, 19,100, 19,100, 24,200, 24,200, 28,000, 36,200,
42,000, and 48,100 Btu/h respectively.
2 Way Cassette: ARNU183TLC2 and ARNU243TLC2, with nominally
rated capacities of 19,100 and 24,200 Btu/h respectively.
1 Way Cassette: ARNU073TJC2, ARNU093TJC2, and ARNU123TJC2, with
nominally rated capacities of 7,500, 9,600, and 12,300 Btu/h
respectively.
Ceiling Concealed Duct--Low Static: ARNU073B1G2, RNU093B1G2,
ARNU123B1G2, ARNU153B1G2, ARNU183B2G2, and ARNU243B2G2, with
nominally rated capacities of 7,500, 9,600, 12,300, 15,400, 19,100,
and 24,200 Btu/h respectively.
Ceiling Concealed Duct--Built-in: ARNU073B3G2, ARNU093B3G2,
ARNU123B3G2, ARNU153B3G2, ARNU183B4G2, and ARNU243B4G2, with
nominally rated capacities of 7,500, 9,600, 12,300, 15,400, 19,100,
and 24,200 Btu/h respectively.
Ceiling Concealed Duct--High Static: ARNU073BHA2, ARNU093BHA2,
ARNU123BHA2, ARNU153BHA2, ARNU153BGA2, ARNU183BHA2, ARNU183BGA2,
ARNU243BHA2, ARNU243BGA2, ARNU283BGA2, ARNU363BGA2, ARNU423BGA2,
ARNU483BRA2, URNU763B8A2, and URNU963B8A2, with nominally rated
capacities of 7,500, 9,600, 12,300, 15,400, 15,400, 19,100, 19,100,
24,200, 24,200, 28,000, 36,200, 42,000, 48,100, 76,400, and 95,500
Btu/h respectively.
Ceiling & Floor: ARNU093VEA2 and ARNU123VEA2, with nominally
rated capacities of 9,600 and 12,300 Btu/h respectively.
Ceiling Suspended: ARNU183VJA2 and ARNU243VJA2, with nominally
rated capacities of 19,100 and 24,200 Btu/h respectively.
Floor Standing with Case: ARNU073CEA2, ARNU093CEA2, ARNU123CEA2,
ARNU153CEA2, ARNU183CFA2, and ARNU243CFA2, with nominally rated
capacities of 7,500, 9,600, 12,300, 15,400, 19,100, and 24,200 Btu/h
respectively.
Floor Standing without Case: ARNU073CEU2, ARNU093CEU2,
ARNU123CEU2, ARNU153CEU2, ARNU183CFU2, and ARNU243CFU2, with
nominally rated capacities of 7,500, 9,600, 12,300, 15,400, 19,100,
and 24,200 Btu/h respectively.
Vertical/Horizontal Air Handler: ARNU183NJA2, ARNU243NJA2,
ARNU303NJA2, ARNU363NJA2, ARNU423NKA2, ARNU483NKA2, and ARNU543NKA2,
with nominally rated capacities of 19,100, 24,200, 28,000, 36,200,
42,000, 48,100 and 54,000 Btu/h respectively.
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. LG may submit a new or amended
petition for waiver and request for grant of interim waiver, as
appropriate, for additional models of
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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
prior 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 which 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 incorporated into 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) and Fujitsu General Limited (76 FR 50204, August 12, 2011).
Therefore, as a condition for granting this interim waiver to LG,
DOE requires the use of ANSI/AHRI-1230-2010 as the alternate test
procedure for units with capacities at or below 300,000 Btu/hr and the
alternate test procedure specified in the Mitsubishi waiver for larger
capacity units. This alternate test procedure will allow LG to test and
make energy efficiency representations for its Multi V III products. As
stated above, DOE has applied a similar alternate test procedure to
other waivers for similar residential and commercial central air
conditioners and heat pumps manufactured by other manufacturers. 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).
The alternate test procedure in the commercial multi-split waivers
that DOE granted to Mitsubishi and the other manufacturers listed above
is similar to ANSI/AHRI 1230-2010, except that, as stated previously,
it covers equipment with cooling capacities greater than 300,000 Btu/hr
while ANSI/AHRI 1230-2010 covers equipment with cooling capacities only
equal to or less than 300,000 Btu/hr. In addition, the earlier
alternate test procedure consisted of a definition of a ``tested
combination'' and a prescription for representations. ANSI/AHRI 1230-
2010 also includes a definition of ``tested combination,'' and the two
definitions are identical in all relevant respects. As described in the
following paragraph, the prescription for representations in ANSI/AHRI
is also similar to the prescription in the earlier alternate test
procedure, but requires separate representations for ducted, non-ducted
and mixed units.
The earlier alternate test procedure provides for efficiency rating
of a non-tested combination in one of two ways: (1) At an energy
efficiency level determined using a DOE-approved alternative rating
method; or (2) at the efficiency level of the tested combination
utilizing the same outdoor unit. ANSI/AHRI 1230-2010 requires an
additional test and in this respect is similar to the residential test
procedure set forth in 10 CFR part 430, subpart B, appendix M. Multi-
split manufacturers must test two or more combinations of indoor units
with each outdoor unit. The first system combination is tested using
only non-ducted indoor units that meet the definition of a tested
combination. The rating given to any untested multi-split system
combination having the same outdoor unit and all non-ducted indoor
units is set equal to the rating of the tested system having all non-
ducted indoor units. The second system combination is tested using only
ducted indoor units that meet the definition of a tested combination.
The rating given to any untested multi-split system combination having
the same outdoor unit and all ducted indoor units is set equal to the
rating of the tested system having all ducted indoor units. The rating
given to any untested multi-split system combination having the same
outdoor unit and a mix of non-ducted and ducted indoor units is set
equal to the average of the ratings for the two required tested
combinations.
Alternate Test Procedure
(A) LG is not required to test the products with cooling capacities
of 300,000 Btu/h and below listed in its petition for waiver dated July
22, 2011, according to the test procedure for commercial package air
conditioners and heat pumps prescribed by DOE at 10 CFR 431.96 (ARI
Standard 340/360-2004 (incorporated by reference in 10 CFR
431.95(b)(2)-(3)), but instead shall use the alternate test procedure
ANSI/AHRI 1230-2010.
(B) LG shall be required to test the equipment listed in its
petition for waiver dated July 22, 2011, with cooling capacities above
300,000 Btu/h according to the test procedures for central air
conditioners and heat pumps prescribed by DOE at 10 CFR 431.96, except
that LG shall test a ``tested combination'' selected in accordance with
the provisions of subparagraph (C). For every other system combination
using the same outdoor unit as the tested combination, LG shall make
representations concerning the Multi V III equipment covered in this
interim waiver according to the provisions of subparagraph (D).
(C) Tested combination. The term tested combination means a sample
basic model comprised of units that are production units, or are
representative of production units, of the basic model being tested.
For the purposes of this waiver, the tested combination shall have the
following features:
(1) The basic model of a variable refrigerant flow system used as a
tested combination shall consist of one outdoor unit, with one or more
compressors, that is matched with between two and five indoor units.
(For systems with nominal cooling capacities greater than 150,000 Btu/
h, as many as eight indoor units may be used, to enable testing of non-
ducted indoor unit combinations.) For multi-split systems, each of
these indoor units shall be designed for individual operation.
(2) The indoor units shall--
(i) Represent the highest sales model family or another indoor
model family if the highest sales model family does not provide
sufficient capacity (see ii);
(ii) Together, have a nominal cooling capacity that is between 95%
and 105% of the nominal cooling capacity of the outdoor unit;
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(iii) Not, individually, have a nominal cooling capacity that is
greater than 50% of the nominal cooling capacity of the outdoor unit;
(iv) Operate at fan speeds that are consistent with the
manufacturer's specifications; and
(v) Be subject to the same minimum external static pressure
requirement while being configurable to produce the same static
pressure at the exit of each outlet plenum when manifolded as per
section 2.4.1 of 10 CFR part 430, subpart B, appendix M.
(D) Representations. In making representations about the energy
efficiency of its Multi V III variable capacity multi-split heat pump
products for compliance, marketing, or other purposes, LG must fairly
disclose the results of testing under the DOE test procedure in a
manner consistent with the provisions outlined below:
(1) For Multi V III combinations tested in accordance with this
alternate test procedure, LG may make representations based on these
test results.
(2) For Multi V III combinations that are not tested, LG may make
representations of non-tested combinations at the same energy
efficiency level as the tested combination. The outdoor unit must be
the one used in the tested combination. The representations must be
based on the test results for the tested combination. The
representations may also be determined by an Alternative Rating Method
approved by DOE.
V. Summary and Request for Comments
Through today's notice, DOE announces receipt of the LG petition
for waiver from the test procedures applicable to the Multi V III
commercial multi-split heat pump products specified in LG's petition.
For the reasons articulated above, DOE also grants LG an interim waiver
from those procedures. As part of this notice, DOE is publishing LG's
petition for waiver in its entirety. The petition contains no
confidential information. Furthermore, today's notice includes an
alternate test procedure that LG 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: John I. Taylor, Vice President, Government Relations
and Communications, LG Electronics USA, Inc., 1776 K Street, NW.,
Washington, DC 20006. 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 August 23, 2011.
Kathleen Hogan,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency, Office of Technology
Development, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
July 22, 2011
The Honorable Dr. Henry Kelly
Acting Assistant Secretary and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary,
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
United States Department of Energy
Forrestal Building
1000 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC 20585-0121
Re: Petition for Waiver and Application for Interim Waiver, LG
Electronics Multi V III VRF Multi-Split Heat Recovery Systems and
Heat Pump Systems
Dear Assistant Secretary Kelly:
LG Electronics, Inc. (LG) respectfully submits this Petition for
Waiver and Application for Interim Waiver, pursuant to 10 C.F.R.
Sec. 431.401, for certain LG Multi V III variable refrigerant flow
(VRF) multi-split air-source heat recovery systems, specifically the
Multi V III heat recovery systems (3[Oslash] 208/230 V 60 Hz, and
3[Oslash] 460 V 60 Hz), and LG Multi V III VRF multi-split air-
source heat pump systems, specifically the Multi V III heat pump
systems (3[Oslash] 208/230 V 60 Hz, and 3[Oslash] 460 V 60 Hz),
listed in Appendix A hereto. This request adds models to the waivers
that DOE already has granted to LG for Multi V and Multi V II VRF
multi-split systems. 76 Fed. Reg. 29733 (May 23, 2011) (interim
waiver); 74 Fed. Reg. 66330 (Dec. 15, 2009); id. 20688 (May 5, 2009)
(interim waiver).
Among other things, the applicable DOE test procedure does not
provide a method for testing and rating a system that utilizes so
many indoor units; the applicable test procedure does not provide a
method for rating systems where the type and capacity of the indoor
unit can be mixed in the same system; and no testing laboratories
can test products with so many indoor units. See, e.g., 75 Fed. Reg.
41845, 41848 (July 19, 2010) (existing testing facilities ``have a
limited ability to test multiple indoor units simultaneously,'' and
``it is impractical to test some variable refrigerant flow zoned
systems'').
Waiver relief has been granted for many other comparable
commercial multi-splits, including LG, Mitsubishi, Samsung, Fujitsu,
Sanyo, Daikin, and Carrier. See 69 Fed. Reg. 52660 (Aug. 27, 2004)
(Mitsubishi); 70 Fed. Reg. 9629 (Feb. 28, 2005) (Samsung); 71 Fed.
Reg. 14858 (March 24, 2006) (Mitsubishi); 72 Fed. Reg. 17528 (April
9, 2007) (Mitsubishi); id. 71387 (Dec. 17, 2007) (Samsung); id.
71383 (Dec. 17, 2007) (Fujitsu); 73 Fed. Reg. 179 (Jan. 2, 2008)
(Sanyo); id. 1207, 1213 (Jan. 7, 2008) (Daikin); id. 39680 (July 10,
2008) (Daikin); id. 75408 (Dec. 11, 2008) (Mitsubishi); 74 Fed. Reg.
15955 (April 8, 2009) (Daikin); id. 16373 (April 10, 2009) (Daikin);
id. 20688 (May 5, 2009) (LG); id. 66330 (Dec. 15, 2009) (LG); id.
66324 (Dec. 15, 2009) (Daikin); id. 66311, 66315 (Dec. 15, 2009)
(Mitsubishi); 75 Fed. Reg. 4795 (Jan. 29, 2010) (Daikin); id. 13114
(March 18, 2010) (Sanyo); id. 22581 (April 29, 2010) (Daikin); id.
25224 (May 7, 2010) (Daikin); id. 41845 (July 19, 2010) (Sanyo); 76
Fed. Reg. 19069 (April 6, 2011) (Daikin); id. 19078 (April 6, 2011)
(Mitsubishi); id. 19759 (April 8, 2011) (Carrier); id. 29733 (May
23, 2011) (LG); id. 31946 (June 2, 2011) (Fujitsu); id. 31951 (June
2, 2011) (Carrier); id. 34685 (June 14, 2011) (Daikin); and id.
40714 (July 11, 2011) (Mitsubishi). As stated above, LG's current
request simply adds additional models to the waiver relief already
granted to LG.
LG is a manufacturer of digital appliances, as well as mobile
communications, digital displays, and digital media products. Its
appliances include air-conditioners, washing machines, clothes
dryers, refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, air cleaners, ovens,
microwave ovens, dishwashers, and vacuum cleaners and are sold
worldwide, including in the United States. LG's U.S. operations are
LG Electronics USA, Inc., with headquarters at 1000 Sylvan Avenue,
Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 (tel. 201-816-2000). Its worldwide
headquarters are located at LG Twin Towers 20, Yoido-dong,
Youngdungpo-gu Seoul, Korea 150-721 (tel. 011-82-2-3777-1114) URL:
http.www.LGE.com. LG's principal brands include LG[reg] and OEM
brands, including GE[reg] and Kenmore[reg]. LG's appliances are
produced in Korea and Mexico.
LG's Multi V VRF systems are beneficial products, each
consisting of a single outdoor unit, using a scroll type inverter
compressor with variable capacity, that can connect to multiple
indoor units and that uses VRF and control systems. (In certain high
capacity applications [152,900 Btu/h and above], a consumer can
choose between a system using a single outdoor unit and a system
using two or three outdoor units.) These multi-splits are intended
to be used in zoned systems where an outdoor unit can be connected
with up to
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between 13 and 61 separate indoor units, which need not be the same
models. The operating characteristics allow each indoor unit to have
a different set temperature and a different mode of operation (i.e.,
on/off/fan). All of the indoor units are capable of operating
independently, with their own temperature and fan speed setting.
Based on those controls, the outdoor unit will then determine the
cooling or heating capacity delivered into the zones. The system
therefore offers great flexibility and convenience to the consumer,
permitting precise space conditioning control throughout the
building, and thus saving energy. The cooling capacities of the
systems are between 69,000 and 414,000 Btu/h.
The variable speed, constant speed or dual compressors and the
associated system controls can direct refrigerant flow throughout
the system to precisely meet the various heating or cooling loads
required in the conditioned areas. The compressor is capable of
reducing its operating capacity to as little as 10 percent of its
rated capacity. The outdoor fan motor also has a variable speed
drive to properly match the outdoor coil to indoor loads. Zone
diversity enables the system to have a total connected indoor unit
capacity of up to 130 percent of the capacity of the outdoor.
As discussed above, up to between 13 and 61 indoor units can be
matched with each related outdoor unit. Thus, for each outdoor unit
there is a multitude of possible combinations of indoor units that
can be matched in a system configuration. And since there are so
many outdoor units and indoor units, there is an enormous total of
possible combinations.
A waiver and interim waiver for the specified LG Multi V III VRF
systems are warranted because test procedures under the Energy
Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), 42 U.S.C. Sec. 6291 et seq.,
namely 10 C.F.R. Sec. 431.96, evaluate the basic models in a manner
so unrepresentative of their true energy consumption characteristics
as to provide materially inaccurate comparative data, and/or the
basic models contain one or more design characteristics that prevent
testing of the basic model according to the prescribed test
procedures. In such circumstances DOE ``will grant'' waiver relief.
10 C.F.R. Sec. Sec. 431.401(e)(3), (f)(4). In that regard:
--The test procedure provides for testing of a pair of indoor and
outdoor assemblies making up a typical split system, but does not
specify how LG Multi V VRF systems, with so many combinations of
indoor units for each outdoor unit, could be evaluated. The
situation is further complicated by the fact that there are so many
outdoor units. It is not practical to test each possible
combination, and the test procedure provides no alternative rating
method for generating efficiency ratings for systems with more than
one indoor unit. Thus, the test procedure does not contemplate, and
cannot practically be applied to, LG Multi V VRF systems. DOE has
already recognized this by granting waiver relief to LG, and to
other manufacturers for comparable systems.
--Testing laboratories cannot test products with so many indoor
units. In that regard, the testing of multi-splits when all indoor
units are connected cannot be physically located in a single room.
--The test procedure provides for testing ``matched assemblies,''
which does not apply to LG Multi V VRF systems. Indoor and outdoor
coils in split systems are typically balanced; that is, the capacity
of the outdoor coil is equivalent to the capacity of the indoor
coil. The test procedure's application to ``matched assemblies''
contemplates such a balance between indoor and outdoor coil
capacity. With the Multi V VRF systems, however, the sum of the
capacity of the indoor units connected into the system can be as
much as 130 percent of the capacity of the outdoor coil. Such
unbalanced combinations of LG indoor and outdoor units are permitted
by the zoning characteristics of the system, the use of electronic
expansion valves to precisely control refrigerant flow to each
indoor coil, and the system intelligence for overall system control.
The test procedure designed for ``matched assemblies'' therefore
does not contemplate or address testing for substantially unbalanced
zoning systems such as the LG Multi V VRF systems.
--The indoor units are designed to operate at many different
external static pressure values, which compounds the difficulty of
testing LG Multi V VRF systems. A test facility could not maintain
proper airflow at several different external static pressure values
for the many indoor units that would be connected to the outdoor
unit. * * *
For all of these reasons, the existing test procedures evaluate
the LG Multi V VRF systems in a manner so unrepresentative of their
true energy consumption characteristics as to provide materially
inaccurate comparative data and/or the basic models contain one or
more design characteristics that prevent testing of the basic model
according to the prescribed test procedures. Therefore, DOE should
grant a waiver for the LG Multi V VRF systems set forth in Appendix
A. See 10 C.F.R. Sec. 431.401(a)(1). The waiver should continue
until a test procedure can be developed and adopted that will
provide the U.S. market with a fair and accurate assessment of the
LG Multi V VRF system energy consumption and efficiency levels. LG
intends to work with DOE, stakeholders, and the Air-Conditioning,
Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) to develop the
appropriate test procedure.
There are no alternative test procedures known to LG that could
evaluate these products in a representative manner (other than
perhaps the procedures provided by DOE in its waiver decisions for
comparable products).
That a waiver is warranted is borne out by the fact that DOE has
granted waiver relief to LG, as well as to Mitsubishi, Samsung,
Fujitsu, Sanyo, Daikin, and Carrier for comparable commercial multi-
splits.
Manufacturers of all other basic models marketed in the United
States and known to LG to incorporate similar design characteristics
as found in the LG Multi V VRF systems include Mitsubishi Electric
and Electronics USA, Samsung Air Conditioning, Fujitsu General
Limited, SANYO North America Corp., Daikin AC (Americas), Inc., and
Carrier Corporation.
LG also requests immediate relief by grant of an interim waiver.
Grant of an interim waiver is fully justified:
--The petition for waiver is likely to be granted, as evidenced not
only by its merits, but also because DOE has already granted waiver
relief to LG, Mitsubishi, Samsung, Fujitsu, Sanyo, Daikin, and
Carrier for their commercial VRF multi-splits. In such instances, it
is in the public interest to have similar products tested and rated
for energy consumption on a comparable basis.
--Without waiver relief, LG will be at a competitive disadvantage in
the market and suffer economic hardship. LG would be placed in an
untenable situation: the Multi V VRF systems involved here would be
subject to a set of regulations that DOE already acknowledges should
not apply to such a product, while at the same time other
manufacturers are allowed to operate relieved from such regulations.
--Significant investment has already been made in LG Multi V VRF
systems. Lack of relief would not allow LG to recoup this investment
as it relates to the models involved here and would deny LG
anticipated sales revenue. This does not take into account
significant losses in goodwill and brand acceptance.
--The basic purpose of EPCA is to foster purchase of energy-
efficient products, not hinder such purchases. LG Multi V VRF
systems produce a benefit to consumers and are in the public
interest. To encourage and foster the availability of these products
is in the public interest. Standards programs should not be used as
a means to block innovative, improved designs.\2\ DOE's rules should
accommodate and encourage--not act to block--such a product.
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\2\ See FTC Advisory Opinion No. 457, TRRP 1718.20 (1971
Transfer Binder); 49 Fed. Reg. 32213 (Aug. 13, 1984); 52 Fed. Reg.
49141, 49147-48 (Dec. 30, 1987).
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--Granting the interim waiver and waiver would also eliminate a non-
tariff trade barrier.
--Grant of relief would also help enhance economic development and
employment, including not only LG Electronics USA's operations in
New Jersey, Georgia, Texas, California, Illinois and Alabama, but
also at major national retailers and regional dealers that carry LG
products. Furthermore, continued employment creation and ongoing
investments in its marketing, sales and servicing activities will be
fostered by approval of the interim waiver. Conversely, denial of
the requested relief would harm the company and would be
anticompetitive.
CONCLUSION
LG respectfully requests that DOE grant a waiver and interim
waiver from existing test standards for LG Multi V III VRF multi-
split systems set forth in Appendix A hereto until such time as a
representative test procedure is developed and adopted for such
products.
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We would be pleased to discuss this request with DOE and provide
further information as needed.
We hereby certify that all manufacturers of domestically
marketed units of the same product type have been notified by letter
of this petition and application, copies of which letters are
attached (Appendix B hereto).
Sincerely,
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN30AU11.000
John I. Taylor
Vice President
Government Relations and Communications
LG Electronics USA, Inc.
1776 K Street NW
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 202-719-3490
Fax: 847-941-8177
Email: john.taylor@lge.com
Of counsel:
John A. Hodges
Wiley Rein LLP
1776 K Street NW
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 202-719-7000
Fax: 202-719-7049
Email: jhodges@wileyrein.com
APPENDIX A
Multi V III Series Air-Source Heat Pumps and Heat Recovery Units
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Rated cooling capacity Model name
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Multi V III heat Multi V III heat
Btu/h Multi V III heat pump recovery 3 phase 208/ Multi V III heat pump recovery 3 phase 460 V Frame type
3 phase 208/230 V 60 Hz 230 V 60 Hz 3 phase 460 V 60 Hz 60 Hz
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69000.......................... ARUN072BT3............. ARUB072BT3............. ARUN072DT3............. ARUB072DT3............. Single
92000.......................... ARUN096BT3............. ARUB096BT3............. ARUN096DT3............. ARUB096DT3.............
114000......................... ARUN121BT3............. ARUB121BT3............. ARUN121DT3............. ARUB121DT3.............
138000......................... ARUN144BT3............. ARUB144BT3............. ARUN144DT3............. ARUB144DT3.............
160000......................... ARUN168BT3............. ARUB168BT3............. ARUN168DT3............. ARUB168DT3............. Dual
184000......................... ARUN192BT3............. ARUB192BT3............. ARUN192DT3............. ARUB192DT3.............
206000......................... ARUN216BT3............. ARUB216BT3............. ARUN216DT3............. ARUB216DT3.............
228000......................... ARUN240BT3............. ARUB240BT3............. ARUN240DT3............. ARUB240DT3.............
250000......................... ARUN264BT3............. ARUB264BT3............. ARUN264DT3............. ARUB264DT3.............
274000......................... ARUN288BT3............. ARUB288BT3............. ARUN288DT3............. ARUB288DT3.............
296000......................... ARUN312BT3............. ARUB312BT3............. ARUN312DT3............. ARUB312DT3............. Triple
320000......................... ARUN336BT3............. ARUB336BT3............. ARUN336DT3............. ARUB336DT3.............
342000......................... ARUN360BT3............. ARUB360BT3............. ARUN360DT3............. ARUB360DT3.............
366000......................... ARUN384BT3............. ARUB384BT3............. ARUN384DT3............. ARUB384DT3.............
390000......................... ARUN408BT3............. ARUB408BT3............. ARUN408DT3............. ARUB408DT3.............
414000......................... ARUN432BT3............. ARUB432BT3............. ARUN432DT3............. ARUB432DT3.............
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Compatible Indoor Units for the Above-Listed Models
[Shaded indoor units not previously listed in DOE waiver]
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Indoor unit
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Rated cooling capacity Wall mounted Art cool mirror Vertical/ 4 way cassette 2 way cassette 1 way cassette Ceiling Ceiling
horizontal air concealed duct-- concealed duct--
handler low static built in
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5300.......................... ................ ................ ................ ................ ARNU053TR*2..... ................ ................ ................ ................
7500.......................... ARNU073SEL2..... ARNU073SE*2..... ................ ARNU073TEC2..... ................ ................ ARNU073TJC2..... ARNU073B1G2..... ARNU073B3G2
9600.......................... ARNU093SEL2..... ARNU093SE*2..... ................ ARNU093TEC2..... ARNU093TN*2..... ................ ARNU093TJC2..... ARNU093B1G2..... ARNU093B3G2
12300......................... ARNU123SEL2..... ARNU123SE*2..... ................ ARNU123TEC2..... ARNU123TN*2..... ................ ARNU123TJC2..... ARNU123B1G2..... ARNU123B3G2
15400......................... ARNU153SEL2..... ARNU153SE*2..... ................ ARNU153TEC2..... ARNU153TN*2..... ................ ................ ARNU153B1G2..... ARNU153B3G2
19100......................... ARNU183S5L2..... ARNU183S5*2..... ARNU183NJA2..... ARNU183TEC2..... ARNU183TM*2..... ARNU183TLC2..... ................ ARNU183B2G2..... ARNU183B4G2
24200......................... ARNU243S5L2..... ARNU243S5*2..... ARNU243NJA2..... ARNU243TPC2..... ARNU243TM*2..... ARNU243TLC2..... ................ ARNU243B2G2..... ARNU243B4G2
28000......................... ................ ................ ARNU303NJA2..... ARNU283TPC2..... ................ ................ ................ ................ ................
36200......................... ................ ................ ARNU363NJA2..... ARNU363TNC2..... ................ ................ ................ ................ ................
42000......................... ................ ................ ARNU423NKA2..... ARNU423TMC2..... ................ ................ ................ ................ ................
48100......................... ................ ................ ARNU483NKA2..... ARNU483TMC2..... ................ ................ ................ ................ ................
54000......................... ................ ................ ARNU543NKA2..... ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ ................
76400......................... ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ ................
95500......................... ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ ................
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Indoor unit
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Rated cooling capacity Ceiling concealed duct--high static Ceiling & floor Ceiling suspended Floor standing Floor standing
with case without case
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7500............................ ARNU073BHA2....... .................. .................. .................. ARNU073CEA2....... ARNU073CEU2
9600............................ ARNU093BHA2....... .................. ARNU093VEA2....... .................. ARNU093CEA2....... ARNU093CEU2
12300........................... ARNU123BHA2....... .................. ARNU123VEA2....... .................. ARNU123CEA2....... ARNU123CEU2
15400........................... ARNU153BHA2....... ARNU153BGA2....... .................. ARNU183VJA2....... ARNU153CEA2....... ARNU153CEU2
19100........................... ARNU183BHA2....... ARNU183BGA2....... .................. ARNU243VJA2....... ARNU183CFA2....... ARNU183CFU2
24200........................... ARNU243BHA2....... ARNU243BGA2....... .................. .................. ARNU243CFA2....... ARNU243CFU2
28000........................... ARNU283BGA2....... .................. .................. .................. .................. ..................
36200........................... ARNU363BGA2....... .................. .................. .................. .................. ..................
42000........................... ARNU423BGA2....... .................. .................. .................. .................. ..................
48100........................... ARNU483BGA2....... .................. .................. .................. .................. ..................
54000........................... .................. .................. .................. .................. .................. ..................
76400........................... URNU763B8A2....... .................. .................. .................. .................. ..................
95500........................... URNU963B8A2....... .................. .................. .................. .................. ..................
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