AUTOMATIC COMMERCIAL ICE-MAKERS AND ICE STORAGE BINS CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

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1 AUTOMATIC COMMERCIAL ICE-MAKERS AND ICE STORAGE BINS CERTIFICATION PROGRAM AHRI OM 810/820 April Wilson Blvd, Suite 5000 Arlington, Virginia (703)

2 PREFACE The following manual outlines the procedures and policies of the AHRI Automatic Commercial Ice-Makers and Ice Storage Bins Certification Program operated by the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI). This manual is to be used in conjunction with the AHRI General Operations Manual for AHRI Certification Programs. Where the AHRI General Operations Manual and this product-specific manual differ, this product-specific operations manual shall prevail. The revision of this manual supersedes all previous revisions. The current edition of this manual, as well as the AHRI General Operations Manual, can be accessed through the AHRI website, The Automatic Commercial Ice-Makers and Ice Storage Bins Certification Program (ACIM) by AHRI provides for independent verification of the performance of the participant s equipment. Safety criteria are not within the scope of this program. Participation in the program is voluntary. Any manufacturer, regardless of AHRI membership, may obtain approval of Program Ratings and use of the AHRI ACIM Certification Marks hereinafter referred to as the Mark. The Marks are the participant s public representation that the ratings of randomly selected units have been verified by an independent laboratory in accordance with test procedures prescribed by this operations manual. A License Agreement is executed between the manufacturer and AHRI specifying the conditions under which such Ratings and the Marks may be used. No manufacturer has the right to use Program Ratings or to state that their products have been tested in conformance with the procedures outlined in this Rating Procedure unless and until they have received written authority from AHRI to use the Marks as applied to the specific approved Program Ratings. This operations manual has been prepared to assure that administration of the program is carried out in a uniform manner. It is an amplification of the license agreement signed by licensees and AHRI. General information, procedural details, and copies of forms are included in the guide. Provisions of the Operations Manual may be amended as provided in the Certification Agreements. This efficiency certification program complies with requirements of AHRI Standard 810, Performance Rating of Automatic Commercial Ice-Makers and AHRI Standard 820, Ice Storage Bins. Note: This manual supersedes the ARI Automatic Commercial Ice-Cube Makers (Batch Type) and Ice Storage Bins Certification Program Operational Manual January Printed in U.S.A. Copyright 2010, by Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute Registered United States Patent and Trademark Office

3 CERTIFICATION OPERATIONS MANUAL FOR AUTOMATIC COMMERCIAL ICE-MAKERS AND ICE STORAGE BINS TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE 1 Program Overview 1.1 Applicable Rating Standard Product Definitions Automatic Commercial Ice-Maker Self-Contained Ice-Maker Split System Ice-Maker Cubes Type Ice-Maker Continuous Type Ice-Maker Ice Storage Bin Program Scope Intended Market BMG Batch Ice-Maker BMG Criteria Continuous Ice-Maker BMG Criteria Qualification Process 2.1 Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Applicants... 1 Step 1 Certification Application Package... 1 Step 2 Participation Agreement... 1 Step 3 Qualification Sample Selection and Participation Fee Invoice... 1 Step 3.1 Number of Qualification Tests... 1 Step 3.2 Acquisition of Qualification Test Samples/Selection Criteria... 2 Step 3.3 Payment of Participation Fee Invoice... 2 Step 4 Qualification Testing... 2 Step 5 Signing of License Agreement and Payment of Licensing Fee Invoice... 2 Step 6 Welcome to the Program Private Brand Marketer (PBM) Applicants... 2 Step 1 Certification Application Package... 3 Step 2A PBM License Agreement and Licensing Fee Invoice... 3 Step 2B OEM Participation Agreement on behalf of the PBM Applicant... 3 Step 3 Welcome to the Program Equipment Selection and Testing 3.1 Annual Testing Requirement For Bins For Batch Ice-Makers For Continuous Ice-Maker For Energy Star Models Location of Test Selection of Scheduled Test Samples Methods for Acquiring Test Samples... 3

4 3.4.1 Two Sample Supply Option Sample Acquisition Timeframe Test Provisions Certified Data Automatic Commercial Ice-Makers Ice Storage Bins Energy Star Submissions Test Failures Options Following First Sample Failure Second Sample Certified Rating Test Failure Penalty Tests Challenge Tests AHRI Directory of Certified Product Ratings 5.1 Publication of Certified Ratings in Certified Directory Automatic Commercial Ice-Makers Ice Storage Bins Data Forms Assessment and Payment of Certification Fees 6.1 Test Fees Equipment Disposal Fees Universal Monetary Penalty Proper Use of the AHRI Certification Mark and Claims to Certification 7.1 Publication of Non-Certified Ratings Certification of Complete Split-System Ice-Makers... 6 Appendices and Forms Appendix A Form ACIM-DS1 - AHRI Automatic Ice-Makers Certification Program Data Sheet (OEM)... 7 Appendix B Form ACIM-DS2 - AHRI Ice Storage Bins Certification Program Data Sheet (OEM)... 9 Appendix C Form ACIM-DS3 - AHRI Automatic Ice-Makers Certification Program Data Sheet (PBM) Appendix D Form ACIM-DS4 - AHRI Ice Storage Bins Certification Program Data Sheet (PEM) Appendix E Manufacturer s Decision Form... 14

5 ACIM OM 810/820 NOVEMBER Program Overview 1.1 Applicable Rating Standard. It is mandatory for program participants to comply with the provisions of the latest editions of AHRI Standard 810, Performance Rating of Automatic Commercial Ice- Makers and AHRI Standard 820, Ice Storage Bins. Copies of these standards are available for download from the AHRI website, Product Definitions Automatic Commercial Ice-Maker. A factory-made assembly (not necessarily shipped in one (1) package) including a condensing unit and ice-making section, operating as an integrated unit, with means for making and harvesting ice. It is an assembly that makes no less than 50.0 lbs [22.7 kg.] of ice per day and up to 4,000.0 lbs [ kg.] of ice per day at Standard Ratings Conditions and may also include means for storing or dispensing ice, or both Self-Contained Ice-Maker. A model in which the ice-making mechanism and storage compartment are in an integral cabinet Split System Ice-Maker. A model in which the ice-making mechanism and condenser or condensing unit are in separate sections Cubes Type Ice-Maker. The word cube is not a reference to a specific shape or size. It is a method of distinguishing equipment that has alternate freezing and harvesting periods Continuous Type Ice-Maker. An ice-maker that continually freezes and harvests ice at the same time Ice Storage Bin. A factory-made assembly (not necessarily shipped in one (1) package) which consists of a non-refrigerated compartment for storage of ice. 1.3 Program Scope. This program applies to 60 Hz Automatic Commercial Ice-Makers and Ice Storage Bins as defined in Section 1.2, for which published ratings are available, and which can be tested in the Independent Third-Party Laboratory contracted by AHRI (Laboratory). 1.4 Intended Market. The intended market for this certification program includes all products that are sold for use in North America (U.S., U.S. Territories, Canada, and Mexico) only. 1.5 BMG. A participant s listings will be grouped by (BMG) Batch Ice-Maker BMG Criteria. There are a maximum of sixteen (16) BMGs for batch ice-makers. Each BMG is defined by an approximately equal number of industry-wide models. The following ranges of ice harvest rates represent the BMG classification, as of January 27, 2011: lbs/24 hours lbs/24 hours lbs/24 hours lbs/24 hours lbs/24 hours lbs/24 hours lbs/24 hours lbs/24 hours lbs/24 hours lbs/24 hours lbs/24 hours 1

6 ACIM OM 810/820 NOVEMBER lbs/24 hours lbs/24 hours lbs/24 hours lbs/24 hours lbs/24 hours Continuous Ice-Maker BMG Criteria. There are a maximum of four (4) BMGs for continuous ice-makers. Each BMG is defined by the following ranges of ice harvest rates lbs/24 hours lbs/24 hours lbs/24 hours lbs/24 hours 2. Qualification Process 2.1 Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Applicants. With the additions noted below, the OEM qualification process will proceed according to the AHRI General Operations Manual, Section 4. STEP 1 Certification Application Package. In addition to the Application for AHRI Certificationand Annual Certified Sales Volume Form noted in the AHRI General Operations Manual, Section 4, Step 1, applicants must submit Form ACIM-DS1 (ice-makers) and Form ACIM-DS2 (bins). STEP 2 Participation Agreement. No further action required beyond that listed in Section 4, STEP 2 of the AHRI General Operations Manual. STEP 3 Qualification Sample Selection and Participant Fee Invoice. STEP 3.1 Number of Qualification Tests. Two (2) batch-type ice-maker models, two (2) continuous-type ice-maker models, and two (2) ice bin models will be selected for qualification testing. STEP 3.2 Acquisition of Qualification Test Samples/Selection Criteria. Upon notification of selections by AHRI, the applicant will have 30 calendar days to have units available for Random Sample selection or Random Component Selection by a Laboratory representative. STEP 3.3 Payment of Participation Fee Invoice. Payment of the participation fee is due within 30 calendar days of the invoice issue date. Testing will not be conducted until the invoice is paid in full. STEP 4 Qualification Testing. No further action required beyond that listed in Section 4, STEP 4 in the AHRI General Operations Manual. STEP 5 Signing of License Agreement and Payment of Licensing Fee Invoice. No further action required beyond that listed in Section 4, STEP 5 in the AHRI General Operations Manual. STEP 6 Welcome to the Program. No further action required beyond that listed in Section 4, STEP 6 in the AHRI General Operations Manual. 2.2 Private Brand Marketer (PBM) Applicants. With the additions noted below, the PBM qualification process will proceed according to the AHRI General Operations Manual, Section 5. 2

7 ACIM OM 810/820 NOVEMBER 2010 PBM applicants are not required to undergo qualification testing. PBM product certification is contingent upon the certification of the associated OEM product. STEP 1 Certification Application Package. In addition to the Application for AHRI Certification noted in the AHRI General Operations Manual for AHRI Certification Programs, Section 5, STEP 1, applicants must submit Form ACIM-DS3 (ice-makers) and Form ACIM-DS4 (bins). STEP 2A PBM License Agreement and Licensing Fee Invoice. No further action required beyond that listed in Section 5, STEP 2A of the AHRI General Operations Manual. STEP 2B OEM Participation Agreement on Behalf of the PBM Applicant. No further action required beyond that listed in Section 5, STEP 2B of the AHRI General Operations Manual. STEP 3 Welcome to the Program. No further action required beyond that listed in Section 5, STEP 3 of the AHRI General Operations Manual. 3.1 Annual Testing Requirement. 3. Equipment Selection and Testing For Bins. Each participant will be subject to two (2) bin tests For Batch Ice-Makers. For batch ice-makers, 30% of participants BMGs are rounded to the nearest integer number of models (i.e. calculated 2.49 tests results in the selection of two (2) units and calculated 2.50 tests results in the selection of three (3) units). At least two (2) units will be tested For Continuous Ice-Makers. For continuous ice-makers, 30% of participants BMGs are rounded to the nearest integer number of models (i.e. calculated 2.49 tests results in the selection of two (2) units and calculated 2.50 tests results in the selection of three (3) units) For Energy Star Models. Energy Star selections will be based on Energy Star criteria for testing. At least 10% of BMGs with Energy Star models shall be tested annually. 3.2 Location of Test. Testing shall be performed at the Laboratory. 3.3 Selection of Scheduled Test Samples. Selections will be made based on data contained in the AHRI Directory of Certified Product Ratings (Directory). 3.4 Methods for Acquiring Test Samples. AHRI or its representative will make a Random Sample Selection or Random Component Selection from the participant s stock inventory. A minimum of three (3) units of each selected model must be available with the Random Sample Selection method. Selected units must be shipped to the Laboratory accompanied by written installation and operating instructions. Refer to Section 9.5 of the AHRI General Operations Manual Two Sample Supply Option. The participant has the option to have two (2) units initially selected as to assure, if needed, the availability of a second sample. After the units are selected and sealed, the participant may ship both units to the Laboratory or hold the second sample until requested. 3.5 Sample Acquisition Timeframe. Within 30 calendar days of a request from AHRI, the participant must have units available for selection. 3

8 ACIM OM 810/820 NOVEMBER Test Provisions. Tests are performed at nameplate rated voltage and frequency. Equipment with dual nameplate voltages will be tested at both voltages or the lower of the two (2) if only a single rating is to be used. 3.7 Certified Data. At conditions specified in AHRI Standard 810 or 820, whichever is applicable, the following certified ratings are verified, by test: Automatic Commercial Ice-Makers. Ice Harvest Rate, lb/24 hr [kg/24 hr] Potable Water Use Rate, gal/100 lb of ice [L/45.0 kg of ice] (Batch Type Ice-Makers only) Condenser Water Use Rate, gal/100 lb of ice [L/45.0 kg of ice] Energy Consumption Rate, kwh/100 lb of ice [kwh/45.0 kg of ice] Ice Hardness Factor, % [%] (Continuous Type Ice-Makers only) Theoretical Storage Capacity, lb [kg] (Ice Bins of Self-Contained Models only) Ice Storage Bins. Theoretical Storage Capacity, lb [kg] 3.8 Energy Star Submissions. To submit Energy Star models to AHRI, the current Energy Star submission template must be completed by the participant and sent to AHRI. 3.9 Test Failures Options Following First Sample Failure. When the participant is notified of a first sample certified rating failure, it has seven (7) calendar days to select one (1) of the following options: Re-rate all models within the failed unit s BMG, proportionate to the failed test s results. The model shall be re-rated to the nearest round-off capacity, but no higher than the actual final test results. Test second sample of the same model (sample must be available within 30 calendar days following notification of failure). Claim defective failure. Obsolete the model Second Sample Certified Rating Test Failure. The model will be re-rated to the failed second sample test s results Penalty Tests. For ice-makers and bins, respectively, for each first sample failure, three (3) penalty tests will be conducted. Penalty tests will continue until a total of three (3) first sample penalty tests pass. NOTE: For 2011 testing and onwards, 3.9 will change to read: For ice-makers and bins, respectively, for each first sample failure, six (6) penalty tests will be conducted. Penalty tests will continue until a total of six (6) first sample penalty tests pass. 4. Challenge Tests Refer to Section 10 of the AHRI General Operations Manual regarding challenge test procedures. 4

9 ACIM OM 810/820 NOVEMBER AHRI Directory of Certified Product Ratings 5.1 Publication of Certified Ratings in Certified Directory. For each certified model, the Directory lists: Automatic Commercial Ice-Makers. AHRI Reference Number Manufacturer Trade Name Model Designation Type Model Designation Model Status Ice Harvest Rate (lbs/24 hr) Potable Water Use Rate (gal/100 lb of ice) (Cubes Type Ice-Makers only) Condenser Water Use Rate (gal/100 lb of ice) Energy Consumption Rate (kwh/100 lb of ice) Ice Hardness Factor, % (Continuous Type Ice-Makers only) Theoretical Storage Capacity, lb [kg] (Ice Bins of Self-Contained Models only) Ice Storage Bins. AHRI Reference Number Manufacturer Trade Name Model Designation Model Status Theoretical Storage Capacity (lbs) 5.2 Data Forms. Participants shall supply certified model listings to AHRI via Form ACIM-DS1 (OEM Ice-Makers), Form ACIM-DS2 (OEM Bins), Form ACIM-DS3 (PBM Ice-Makers), or Form ACIM-DS4 (PBM Bins). 6. Assessment and Payment of Certification Fees 6.1 Test Fees. Refer to or contact AHRI, for information regarding the cost of tests. 6.2 Equipment Disposal Fees. The Laboratory will invoice the participant for expenses associated with the disposal/shipment of unit from the Laboratory s facility to a location designated by the participant, following the completion of testing. 6.3 Universal Monetary Penalty. Refer to Section of the AHRI General Operations Manual. 5

10 ACIM OM 810/820 NOVEMBER Proper Use of the AHRI Certification Mark and Claims to Certification 7.1 Publication of Non-Certified Ratings. Manufacturer s publications may contain application ratings. However, certification can only be implied for products operating at Standard Rating Conditions. Where ratings are included that are outside of the scope of the certification program, they shall be accompanied by the following statement: Ratings outside of the scope of the AHRI Automatic Commercial Ice-Makers and Ice Storage Bins Certification Program. 7.2 Certification of Complete Split-System Ice-Makers. When applicable, the complete system must be listed in the Directory for the system to be certified. 6

11 ACIM OM 810/820 NOVEMBER 2009 APPENDIX A: FORM ACIM-DS1 AHRI AUTOMATIC ICE-MAKERS CERTIFICATION PROGRAM DATA SHEET (OEM) AHRI Certification Program Participant ACIM MODEL ACIM MODEL 1 Model Designation A B Ice-Making Head or Evaporator Unit Condensing Unit or Condenser (Only if model has a remote condensing unit) 2 Trade Name 3 SC,IMH,RCU (SC - Self-Contained; IMH - Ice-Making Head; RCU - Remote Condensing Unit.) 4 A or W (A - Air-Cooled; W - Water-Cooled.) 5 Equipment Type (Continuous or Cubes Type Ice-Maker) A Ice Harvest Rate lb/24hr 6 AHRI Certification Program Standard Ratings B Potable Water Use Rate gal/100 lb ice C Condenser Water Use Rate (W only) gal/100 lb ice D Energy Consumption Rate kw hr/100 lb ice E Bin Theoretical Storage Capacity (Ice Bins of Self- Contained Models Only) lb 7 Nameplate Foot Notes: Comments: F A B C Ice Hardness Factor (Continuous-Type Ice-Makers Only) % Volts Hz Phase I certify that the models listed above meet all the requirements of the latest edition of AHRI Standard 810. SIGNED DATE 7

12 ACIM OM 810/820 NOVEMBER 2009 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING FORM ACIM-DS1 Item 1: Item 6A: Item 6B: Item 6C: Item 6D: Item 6E: Enter model number. For an ice-making head or evaporator unit, use line 1A. For condensing unit or remote condenser model, use line 1B. Amount of 32 F ice harvested per 24 hrs., stated in multiples of one pound. Under Standard Rating Conditions. [Whole number] Amount of water, stated in gallons per 100 lb. of ice. [2 decimal places] Amount of water, stated in gallons per 100 lb. of ice. (Water-cooled units only) [Whole number] Total power input, stated in kilowatt hours per 100 lb. of ice. [2 decimal places] (Ice Bins of Self-Contained Models Only) [Whole number] Item 6F: Foot Notes: Comments: Continuous-Type Ice-Makers Only. Add notes applicable to certified units. This section is visible to the public. Add comments applicable to certified units. This section is not visible to public, but visible to testing staff. 8

13 ACIM OM 810/820 NOVEMBER 2009 APPENDIX B: FORM ACIM-DS2 AHRI ICE STORAGE BINS CERTIFICATION PROGRAM DATA SHEET (OEM) AHRI Certification Program Participant 1 Model No. 2 Trade Name 3 Type 4 AHRI Certification Program Standard Rating Theoretical Storage Capacity lb 5 Overall Bin Size LxWxH x x x x x x 6 Net Weight of Bin lb Foot Notes: Comments: I certify that the models listed above meet all the requirements of the latest edition of AHRI Standard 820. SIGNED Date INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING FORM ACIM-DS2 Item 1: Item 3: Item 4: Item 5: Item 6: Foot Notes: Comments: Enter model number. IBIN - Ice Storage Bin. Weight of product, stated in pounds. Identify overall size of bin, stated in inches, length x width x height. Identify net weight of bin, stated in pounds Add notes applicable to certified units. This section is visible to the public. Add comments applicable to certified units. This section is not visible to public, but visible to testing staff. 9

14 ACIM OM 810/820 NOVEMBER 2009 APPENDIX C: FORM ACIM-DS3 AHRI AUTOMATIC COMMERCIAL ICE-MAKERS CERTIFICATION PROGRAM DATA SHEET (PBM) (See instructions for completing form on next page) PRIVATE BRAND MARKETER TRADE OR BRAND NAME ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER DATE PRIVATE BRAND MARKETER MODEL NUMBER(S) AHRI CERTIFICATION PROGRAM STANDARD RATINGS OEM EQUIVALENTMODEL NUMBER(S) 1 ACIM Model Number (Ice- Making Head or Evaporator Unit for Remote Condensing Unit) Condensing Unit or Condenser (Only if model has a remote condensing unit) Ice Harvest Rate (lb/24 hr) Potable Water Use Rate (gal/100 lb of ice) Condenser Water Use Rate (gal/100 lb of ice) Energy Consumption Rate (kwhr/100 lb of ice) Bin Theoretical Storage Capacity (lb) Ice Hardness Factor (%) ACIM Model Number (Ice- Making Head or Evaporator Unit for Remote Condensing Unit) Condensing Unit or Condenser (Only if model has a remote condensing unit) I certify that the models listed meet all requirements of the latest edition of AHRI Standard 810. SIGNED TITLE 10

15 ACIM OM 810/820 NOVEMBER 2009 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING FORM ACIM-DS3 This form applies to Private Brand Marketers only. These are marketers who purchase a complete automatic commercial ice-maker from another manufacturer, designated as the Original Equipment Manufacturer. It is intended to eliminate unnecessary, repetitive filing of the same certification data. Further, this form applies only when the OEM has previously certified the model(s) under his own model number designation. LEGEND: 1 Please attach a sheet listing any deviations from the OEM equipment. Color, nameplate, and model plate deviations need NOT be listed. All other deviations shall be listed. PLEASE NOTIFY AHRI, IMMEDIATELY, OF ANY CHANGE OF OEM SOURCE. 11

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17 ACIM OM 810/820 NOVEMBER 2010 APPENDIX D: FORM ACIM-DS4 AHRI ICE STORAGE BINS CERTIFICATION PROGRAM DATA SHEET (PBM) (See instructions for completing form on next page) PRIVATE BRAND MARKETER TRADE OR BRAND NAME ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER DATE AHRI CERTIFICATION PROGRAM STANDARD RATINGS 1 PBM model number(s) Theoretical storage capacity (LB) OEM equivalent model number(s) I certify that the models listed meet all requirements of the latest edition of AHRI Standard 820. SIGNED TITLE 11

18 ACIM OM 810/820 NOVEMBER 2010 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING FORM ACIM-DS4 This form applies to Private Brand Marketers only. These are marketers who purchase a complete ice storage bin from another manufacturer, designated as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). It is intended to eliminate unnecessary, repetitive filing of the same certification data. Further, this form applies only when the OEM has previously certified the model(s) under his own model number designation. LEGEND: 1 Please attach a sheet listing any deviations from the OEM equipment. Color, nameplate, and model plate deviations need NOT be listed. All other deviations shall be listed. PLEASE NOTIFY AHRI, IMMEDIATELY, OF ANY CHANGE OF OEM SOURCE. 12

19 ACIM OM 810/820 NOVEMBER 2010 MANUFACTURER S DECISION FORM TEST FAILURE NOTIFICATION AHRI CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR AUTOMATIC COMMERCIAL ICE-MAKERS & ICE-STORAGE BINS Dear Certification Program Participant: Please be advised that the following unit, when tested under the AHRI Certification Program for Automatic Commercial Ice-Makers and Ice-Storage Bins, failed to perform in accordance with AHRI Standard 810, Performance Rating of Automatic Commercial Ice Makers or AHRI Standard 820, Ice Storage Bins. Test data is attached to this notification. Manufacturer: AHRI Test #: Model: Date of Test: Per program rules, following notification of a test failure the participant has seven (7) calendar days to elect one of the following options. If a completed manufacturer s decision form is not received by AHRI within seven (7) calendar days, all models within the Basic Model Group (BMG) will be re-rated proportionate to the failed test s results. FOLLOWING A FAILURE, PLEASE CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS. THE OPTION CHOSEN MUST CORRESPOND TO ONE AVAILABLE PER THE AHRI GENERAL OPERATIONS MANUAL AND THE AUTOMATIC COMMERCIAL ICE-MAKERS AND ICE-STORAGE BINS CERTIFICATION PROGRAM OPERATIONS MANUAL. Defective Failure. The participant claims that defective part(s) and/or assemblies caused the test failure. Within seven (7) calendar days of returning this manufacturer s decision form to AHRI, the participant must provide AHRI with a detailed defect report stating the reason for the defective part(s) and/or assemblies. If AHRI agrees that the program s definition of a defect has been met, AHRI will notify the participant to supply new part(s) and/or assemblies, to replace only those that have been deemed defective, to the testing laboratory. These new part(s) and/or assemblies must be supplied to the testing laboratory within 14 calendar days of AHRI s request to the participant to supply replacement parts. Failure to provide a defect report and/or new part(s) and/or assemblies by their respective deadlines will forfeit the participant s opportunity for a replacement test, thus automatically re-rating all models within the BMG proportionate to the failed test sample s results. The participant may send its own representative to install the replacement part(s) and/or assemblies or may request the testing laboratory to perform the replacement. If the participant chooses to have the testing laboratory install the replacements part(s) and/or assemblies, the participant may not claim improper installation of the part(s) and/or assemblies by the test lab. Upon receipt of payment for the replacement test, the unit will be re-tested with the replacement part(s) and/or assemblies installed. If the unit passes, the participant will not be issued a first sample test failure. If the unit fails, the participant will be issued a first sample failure and will have the option to re-rate all models within the BMG proportionate to the failed test s results, or perform a second sample test. The participant is responsible for the costs associated with the installation of the replacement parts or assemblies, as well as the cost to re-test the unit. The testing laboratory will directly invoice the participant for the costs associated with the replacement part installation. Prior to conducting the re-test, AHRI will invoice the participant for the cost of the test. Payment must be received within 30 calendar days from date of invoice. Failure to make payment within this timeframe will result in termination from the certification program. Participants with an annual testing requirement (not including penalty, qualification, second sample, or replacement tests) of 50 units or less are allowed one defective failure claim per program test year. Participants with an annual testing requirement of 51 units or greater are allowed two defective failure claims per program test year. Re-rate. All models within the BMG will be re-rated proportionate to the failed test s results. These re-rates will be reflected in the AHRI Directory of Certified Product Ratings. Within 14 calendar days of this failure notification, the participant is required to advise AHRI of the steps being taken to correct advertising literature, specifications, software, etc. Within 60 calendar days of this failure notification, the participant is required to have withdrawn all known advertising literature, specifications, software, etc. and to have submitted corrected publications/software to AHRI, distributors, dealers, and all other affected parties. The draft public notification of corrections, a copy of the distribution list of those to receive the notification and 13

20 ACIM OM 810/820 NOVEMBER 2010 corrections, as well as a copy of the corrected publication(s)/software, must be reviewed by AHRI prior to dissemination to the public. Failure to comply with program rules regarding publication/software correction will result in a program violation. 2 nd Sample (Following 1 st Sample Failure). The participant must have a 2 nd sample available for selection within the timeframe allotted by the product-specific operations manual from the date of this failure notification. Failure to present samples for selection within this timeframe will forfeit the participant s opportunity for a 2 nd sample test, thus automatically rerating all models within the BMG proportionate to the failed test s results. AHRI will invoice the participant for the 2 nd sample test prior to conducting the test. Payment must be received within 30 calendar days from date of invoice. Failure to make payment within that timeframe will forfeit the participant s opportunity to conduct a 2 nd sample test, thus automatically re-rating all models within the BMG proportionate to the failed test s results. Obsolete. Obsolete Models are those that the manufacturer stops producing following an AHRI test failure. If this option is chosen, all models within the BMG must be obsoleted. Obsolete models, with their correct ratings, are shown in the AHRI Directory of Certified Product Ratings for six (6) months. Within 14 calendar days of this failure notification, the participant is required to advise AHRI of the steps being taken to correct its advertising literature, specifications, software, etc. Within 60 calendar days of this failure notification, the participant is required to have withdrawn all known advertising literature, specifications, software, etc. and to have submitted corrected publications/software to AHRI, distributors, dealers, and all other affected parties. The draft public notification of corrections, a copy of the distribution list of those to receive the notification and corrections, as well as a copy of the corrected publication(s)/software, must be reviewed by AHRI prior to dissemination to the public. Failure to comply with program rules regarding publication/software correction will result in a program violation. To ensure your opportunity to preserve this BMG, please return this completed manufacturer s decision form via or fax within seven (7) calendar days to the certification engineer noted below. More details on the above options can be found in the AHRI General Operations Manual and the Automatic Commercial Ice-Makers and Ice-Storage Bins Certification Program Operations Manual. The engineer can address any questions you have regarding the available options. Thank you for your participation in the AHRI Certification Program. Jon Lemmond, Certification Programs jlemmond@ahrinet.org Phone: (703) x376 Fax: (703) (Please complete all fields) Company: Submitted by: Signature: Title: Print Fax: Phone: 14