Heat Recovery Ventilators

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1 Korea Eco-label Standards EL263 Revised 24. Oct Ministry of Environment Heat Recovery Ventilators EL263:2013

2 Publisher: Minister of Environment Publication: 7. Aug Ministry of Environment Notification No Final revision: 24. Oct Ministry of Environment Notification No Prepared by the president KEITI For opinions and inquiries on this standards, please contact the KEITI Environmental Certification Strategy Office(Tel ), or refer to the website(

3 Contents Foreword...ii 1 Scope Normative references Terms and definitions Environment-related Criteria Substances banned to use Harmful elements of components Airway filter Installation and separation of the heat exchanger Materials and structure of the heat exchanger and filters Thermal efficiency Energy coefficient Noise Construction of a system to supply parts and A/S Quality-related Criteria Quality and performance Protective function against water Information for Consumers Verification Methods and Test Methods General Verification methods Conformity verification and test method regarding the control of harmful elements Test method of protective function against water Reasons for Certification... 7 i

4 Foreword This standard is the certification criteria for Eco-label revised through deliberation of a committee to set up the certification criteria according to the procedure specified in the Environmental Technology and Environmental Industry Support Act. Accordingly, it is certification criteria for Eco-label made in the internationally standardized form without changing any technical matters of EL263. Heat Recovery Ventilators EL /4/ It should be noted that parts of this standard may in conflict with patent rights having technical characteristics, patent applications after laying-open of application, utility model rights or application for the utility model registration after laying-open of application. The Minister of Environment shall have no responsibility for confirmation of matters related to patent rights having technical characteristics, patent applications after laying-open of application, utility model rights or application for the utility model registration after layingopen of application. ii

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7 EL263. Heat Recovery Ventilators [EL /4/ ] 1 Scope This standard specifies a method to confirm the certification criteria and conformance of Ecolabel of the heat recovery ventilator with heat exchanger and fan inside the product for preventing heat loss when ventilating, and the floor installation type product with less than 600 V of the rated voltage and the rated air volume of not higher than 500 m 3 /h. 2 Normative references The following documents, in whole or in part, are indispensable for application of this standard. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EL 763, Electrical and Electronic Parts KS B 6879, Heat-recovery ventilators KS C IEC 62321, Electrotechnical products-determination of levels of six regulated substances(lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls, polybrominated diphenyl ethers) KS C IEC , Determination of certain substances in electrotechnical products Part 4: Mercury in polymers, metals and electronics by CV-AAS, CV-AFS, ICP-OES and ICP-MS KS C IEC , Determination of certain substances in electrotechnical products Part 5: Cadmium, lead and chromium in polymers and electronics Part 5: Cadmium, lead and chromium in polymers and electronics KS Q 5002, Statistical presentation of data IEC , Determination of certain substances in electrotechnical products Part 7-1: Hexavalent chromium Presence of hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) in colourless and coloured corrosion-protected coatings on metals by the colorimetric method 3 Terms and definitions For the purpose of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 Heat recovery ventilator Ventilator that maintains room temperature by recovering heat which moves outside during ventilation 3.2 Heat exchanger Machine that delivers heat of indoor air which is ventilated outside by recovering and storing to the intake outdoor air, which can be divided into rotor type, plate type, heat pipe type, capillary fan type, etc., by the way of heat exchange 1

8 4 Environment-related Criteria Environment-related items considering the whole processes of heat recovery ventilators are given in the Table 1. Table 1 Environment-related items by each step in the whole processes of heat recovery ventilators Step in the whole processes Environment-related item Effect to improve environment Acquire raw materials Manufacture Distribute, use and consume Substances banned to use Harmful elements of components Airway filter Installation and separation of the heat exchanger Materials and structure of the heat exchanger and filters Thermal efficiency Energy coefficient Noise Construction of a system to supply parts and A/S Reduce use of harmful substances Reduce use of harmful substances Improve indoor air quality Increase use convenience Improve indoor air quality Energy saving Energy saving Reduce generation of noise Reduce generation of wastes Discard Recycle 4.1 Substances banned to use Products shall not use the following substances. Note This Criterion shall not apply to materials which are exempted from Hazardous Substances Restriction lists according to the Act on Resource Circulation of Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Vehicles and soldering lead applied to printed circuit board (PCB). However, when the Act on Resource Circulation of Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Vehicles is revised, it shall comply with the revised act at the point of time for applying certification. a) Lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg) and their compounds, and hexavalent chromium compound (Cr 6+ ) b) Polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs), polybromodiphenyl ethers (PBDEs), and short-chain chlorinated paraffins whose chlorine concentration is 50 % or higher [SCCP (C=10~13)] 4.2 Harmful elements of components Content of lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg) and hexavalent chromium (Cr 6+ ) in the components of the product shall comply with the criteria in Table 2. However, if an appropriate management system on relevant harmful substances is constructed and operated, this criterion is considered to be complied with. 2

9 Table 2 Criteria for content of harmful elements Substance Lead (Pb) Cadmium (Cd) Mercury (Hg) Criteria mg/kg Hexavalent chromium (Cr 6+ ) 1, ,000 1,000 NOTE 1 In case the content of total chromium (Cr) is 1,000 mg/kg or less, it is considered that the criteria for hexavalent chromium (Cr 6+ ) is complied with. NOTE 2 This Criterion shall not apply to materials which are exempted from Hazardous Substances Restriction lists according to the Act on Resource Circulation of Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Vehicles and soldering lead applied to printed circuit board (PCB). However, when the Act on Resource Circulation of Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Vehicles is revised, it shall comply with the revised act at the point of time for applying certification. 4.3 Airway filter Appropriate filters shall be attached to each airway to prevent foreign substances such as pests from coming inside the heat exchanger or indoors. Filters shall be removable for easy maintenance such as cleaning. Note To mark a product s functions such as removal of fine dust and deodorization, official data on relevant functions shall be presented. 4.4 Installation and separation of the heat exchanger The heat exchanger shall be easily installed or separated. 4.5 Materials and structure of the heat exchanger and filters The materials and structure of the heat exchanger and filters shall be ones that can be easily cleaned. The applicant shall present recommended method and cycle of cleaning. 4.6 Thermal efficiency Thermal efficiency when cooling or heating shall comply with the criteria in the Table 3. Table 3 Criteria for thermal efficiency Electric heat product Sensible heat product Type Cooling mode Heating mode Efficiency of effective electric heat exchange Efficiency of effective temperature exchange 49 % 71 % 60 % 90 % 4.7 Energy coefficient Energy coefficient when cooling or heating shall be higher than the value suggested by the applicant. 4.8 Noise The noise level of the product shall not be higher than 40 db(a), and not exceed the value 3

10 marked on the product. 4.9 Construction of a system to supply parts and A/S To make it easier to replace parts in the use stage with regard to the extension of service life, or defects or damages, the system for paid or free provision of parts and after-sale service for at least 5 years or the product s service life presented by the applicant shall be established. 5 Quality-related Criteria 5.1 Quality and performance Quality of the product shall comply with the quality criteria specified in KS B However, items related to Clause 4 (Environment-related criteria) are excluded from the quality and performance criteria. 5.2 Protective function against water Even when liquid such as water is poured onto the top of the product, the safety or quality of the product shall not be deteriorated and such pouring shall not cause deformation or affect the life of the product s components. 6 Information for Consumers 6.1 Product specifications and noise Information on the product specifications, including effective ventilation amount and efficiency of effective electric heat exchange (or efficiency of effective temperature exchange) and energy coefficient, and information on the noise level when operating the product shall be provided. 6.2 Cycle and method to replace parts Information on the cycle and method to clean (or wash) and to replace the heat exchanger and filters shall be provided. 6.3 Precautions Precautions for use shall be provided. 6.4 Quality assurance Information on the quality assurance period, parts supply and A/S guide, and the contact numbers shall be provided. 6.5 Reasons for certification Information such as a method to discard a boiler after use and the contact numbers of a collecting company shall be provided. 4

11 7 Verification Methods and Test Methods 7.1 General a) One test sample shall be required for each product applied. b) Test samples shall be collected at random by Eco-label certification body from products in market or those in storage at the production site. c) The test results shall be numerically set by adding more than 1 cipher to individual standard cipher according to KS Q However, if the test method specifies the number of ciphers, it shall be complied with. Note The test result shall include matters related to the numerical calculation. 7.2 Verification methods Test methods and verification methods by each item of the certification criteria are given in the Table 4. Table 4 Test methods and verification methods by each item of the certification criteria Item of the certification criteria 4.1 Verification of submitted documents Test methods and verification methods Environmentrelated criteria 4.2 Verification of submitted documents in accordance with ~4.5 Verification of submitted documents and the site 4.6~4.8 Test report by an accredited testing laboratory in accordance with KS B Verification of submitted documents Qualityrelated criteria Test report by an accredited testing laboratory in accordance with KS B 6879 and KS B 8293, or certificate in accordance with equivalent standards or higher Test report by an accredited testing laboratory in accordance with 7.1 and 7.4 Consumer information Verification of submitted documents 7.3 Conformity verification and test method regarding the control of harmful elements Method to construct, operate and verify a system for controlling harmful elements A system to control harmful elements shall be verified in accordance with the following criteria. NOTE This is a method to verify the conformity with the criteria to restrict the use of lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg) and their compounds, and hexavalent chromium compounds (Cr 6+ ) in the parts of the product. This method is applicable to verify that the applicant properly controls PBBs, PBDEs and SCCP (C=10~13) as well as harmful elements. a) Verify matters on construction and operation of the system for controlling harmful elements by confirming one or more documents or test results from 1) ~ 4). 5

12 1) Explanatory note on the control system established by the product manufacturer for the purpose of controlling relevant harmful elements when receiving product parts from the suppliers, and relevant documents 2) Test result conducted by the manufacturer in order to control the harmful elements when receiving product parts from the suppliers Note The test result shall specify detailed test methods including pre-conditioning method applied to the test. 3) Certificate issued by the accredited third party showing that each part of the product complies with the relevant certification requirements Example Certificate of Eco-label in accordance with EL763 4) Other documents showing that the manufacturer properly controls the harmful elements when receiving product parts from the suppliers b) In case that it is difficult to judge whether the system for controlling harmful elements is appropriately constructed and operated according to a), or that the certification deliberation committee requires a test result of a specific part, an Eco-label certification body shall verify the conformity of such a part collected at random according to Test method for measuring the content of harmful elements Test method for measuring the content of harmful elements is as follows. NOTE This is one example of the test methods applicable to verify the content of lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg) and hexavalent chromium (Cr +6 ) contained in the parts of the product. The content can be also verified according to the internationally recognized test methods. In this case, test method including pre-conditioning method shall be specified in detail and the specified test method shall be approved by deliberation committee of Eco-label certification. a) Test samples shall be homogenized by pre-conditioning method such as pulverization of each part. b) Analysis method by each harmful element is as follows. 1) Lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), total chromium (Cr): KS C IEC ) Mercury (Hg): KS C IEC ) Hexavalent chromium (Cr 6+ ): IEC , Annex C of KS C IEC Detection of hexavalent chromium from high molecules and electronic products using colorimetry NOTE If total chromium (Cr) is not detected in the high molecules, it is not necessary to conduct the hexavalent chromium (Cr 6+ ) test. 7.4 Test method of protective function against water The test of protective function against water is as follows. a) While the product is operating in its usual method, pour total 1 L of water evenly into the gap on the top of the product from approximately 10 cm above the product. b) While pouring water or for one hour after pouring water, conduct visual inspection of whether or not the product operates normally. c) After conducting a test specified in b), the insulation resistance measured between the charging section and the outer side of the product shall not be less than 2 MΩ. However, measurement voltage shall be 500 V DC. 6

13 d) After conducting a test specified in c), take out components such as the heat exchanger and filter, and conduct visual inspection of whether they have any deformation or any defect that may affect the product s functions or service life. 8 Reasons for Certification Category Improvement of resource circulation a Energy saving b Reduction of global environmental pollution c Reduction of local environmental pollution d Reduction of harmful substances e Reduction of life environmental pollution f Reduction of noise and vibration g Degree a b c d e f g Resource saving, water saving, improvement of recyclability, recycling of effective resources, etc. Energy saving, use of renewable energy, etc. Reduction of greenhouse gas emission, reduction of ozone layer-depleting substance emission, etc. Reduction of air pollutants emission, reduction of water pollutants emission, reduction of soil pollutants emission, reduction of waste generation, improvement of biodegradation, etc. Reduction of the use of harmful substances, reduction of exposure to harmful substances for human body, etc. Reduction of indoor air pollutants emission, reduction of light pollution, etc. Low noise, reduction of vibration 7

14 Common Criteria, Notice No , the Ministry of Environment 1. Those who have received the certifications for Eco-label shall comply with the environment regulation standard during the certification period. However, even when the person violates the environment regulation standard, if the person submits the detailed violation, an improvement measure and a measure to prevent a repeat of the violation including the following items to the president of the Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute (hereinafter referred to as the president of Technology Institute ) and takes the measure within 1 month from the date of violation, the person shall be considered to comply with the criteria. A. List of environment regulation standard in the person s location B. System to implement the environment regulation standard (including an organization chart describing each person s role) C. Regulation for storing records and documents related to the environment regulation standard. 2. With respect to marks of information for consumers specified in the certification criteria by each subject, the following matters shall be complied with. A. Product-related information for consumers shall be marked on the product cover. However, if the president of Technology Institute recognizes that it is not possible or undesirable to mark it on the product cover, it can be marked on an appropriate part where consumers can perceive relevant information such as product package, a product guide or a user guide. B. Service-related information for consumers shall be marked inside and outside the building in the business site where service is operated. However, if the president of Technology Institute recognizes that it is not possible or undesirable to mark it inside and outside the building in the business site where service is operated, it can be marked on an appropriate part where consumers can perceive relevant information such as a contract, a delivery statement, a letter of warranty or promotion materials. 3. Those who are to receive certification for Eco-label or have receive the certification shall comply with the Act on Fair Labeling and Advertising for establishing an order for fair trade and for protecting consumers. 8

15 4. The person shall not conduct unfair marks, labeling or advertising related to the environmental aspects of the product in accordance with the Article of the law. 5. With respect to various standards cited in the certification criteria for each product, the latest version of standard when applying for the certification shall be applied unless otherwise specified. In addition, in case that the regulation criteria is strengthened more strictly than that certification criteria for each product due to revision of relevant laws or regulations, the strengthened criteria shall be tentatively applied. Also, in case that the criteria are abolished, the criteria before abolition shall be tentatively applied by when the relevant certification criteria are revised. 6. In case that it is judged that the application of quality-related criteria in accordance with the certification criteria for each product is not suitable, the president of Technology Institute can set and implement the quality criteria for relevant products. [Verification method in accordance with the certification criteria] 1. The test report in accordance with the specified test methods means a test report issued by an agency designated by the president of Technology Institute among the following items. However, if the person who applied for certification of Eco-label seeks to be verified with the test result implemented by a testing or inspecting laboratory not corresponding to one of the following items, the person shall get confirmation and verification in the presence of a professional designated by the president of Technology Institute. A. Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute in accordance with the Sub-clause 12, Clause 4, Article 5 of the law B. Testing/ inspecting laboratory recognized in the accrediting system for testing/ inspecting laboratories in accordance with the Article 23 of the Framework Act on National Standards (e.g. testing/ inspecting laboratory accredited by KOLAS) C. Testing/ inspecting laboratory designated and accredited by the president of central administrative agencies in accordance with relevant laws D. Foreign testing/ inspecting laboratory complying with the international standard, ISO/IEC E. Testing/ inspecting laboratory recognized by the president of Technology Institute in case that it is difficult to conduct a test in the laboratories specified from A to D. 9

16 2. In case that the president of Technology Institute requests test-related materials, the testing/ inspecting laboratory that issued a test report in accordance with the clause 1 shall follow the request as long as there is no specific reason. If the laboratory rejects the request without any reasonable cause, the laboratory may be restricted to conduct a requested test. 3. With respect to verification of submitted documents, whether it complies with the certification criteria shall be verified with the test reports, statement of raw materials supply/production, certificates related to the product, user guides or manuals or products that are submitted by the person who seeks for certification of Eco-label in order to verify that the product complies with relevant criteria. In case of service, it can include performance materials, documentary evidence and photos of the side. However, if it is difficult to verify it only with the submitted documents, tests corresponding to the clause 1 may be added. 4. In case that the person who has already receive the certification seeks for additional certification on models using the same materials, parts or components as the certified product, the existing verification result may be applied to relevant raw materials, parts or components. However, the test report in accordance with the clause 1 shall be that issued within 12 months from the date of applying certification. 5. In case that the person gets certification in accordance with the Sub-clause 2, Clause 3, Article 4, the president of Technology Institute shall randomly select a sample from models in the product line for verification. 6. In case that the person gets certification in accordance with the Sub-clause 3, Clause 3, Article 4, the president of Technology Institute shall randomly select a sample from models in the product line for verification. However, with respect to environment-related or qualityrelated criteria which may be influenced by the wholly or partly different environmental aspects and quality information among models, each model shall be verified. 10