Acknowledgements iii

Acronyms and Abbreviations v

Table of Contents vii

List of Figures viii

List of Tables ix

Executive Summary x

1. Introduction 1

2. Methodology and Scope of the Guidelines 3

3. Summary of Performance Criteria 5

4. Product Overview 7

5. Air Conditioner and Air-to-Air Heat Pump Procurement Criteria 9

  5.1 Type and Capacity of Air Conditioner 9

  5.2 Operating Modes and Operating Temperature Range 10

  5.3 Energy Efficiency Requirements 10

  5.4 Super-Efficient Air Conditioners (Advanced Procurement Option) 12

  5.5 Variable (Inverter) vs. Fixed-Speed Compressors 13

  5.6 Controls 13

  5.7 Refrigerant Environmental Requirements 14

  5.8 Safety Requirements 15

  5.9 Sound Power Level 15

  5.10 Maintenance 16

  5.11 Staff Technical Capacity 17

  5.12 Warranty and Availability of Spare Parts 17

    5.12.1 Warranty 17

    5.12.2 Availability of Spare Parts 18

    5.12.3 Access to Repair and Maintenance Information 18

  5.13 Installation Instructions and User Information 18

  5.14 Life Cycle Cost (Selection Criteria) 19

  5.15 Environmentally Sound Management 19

    5.15.1 End-of-Life Management for Old Equipment 19

    5.15.2 Packaging Waste 20

  5.16 Social Criteria 20

Annex A. Testing Standards Reference List 21

Annex B. Life Cycle Costs and Emissions 23

  B.1 Economic Impact 24

    B.1.1 Life Cycle Cost (LCC) 24

    B.1.2 Early Replacement (Cost) 25

  B.2 GHG Emissions 25

    B.2.1 Emissions During Use Stage and Refrigerant Release 25

    B.2.2 Early Replacement (Emissions) 26

  B.3 Power Load 27

Annex C. LCC and Emissions Excel Spreadsheet Tool 28

References 33