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AIR CONDITIONERS  
 MINIMUM ENERGY PERFORMA NCE, LABELLING AND TESTING 
REQUIREMENTS FOR LOW CAPACITY WINDOW TYPE AND 
SINGLE-SPLIT   
 
Draft Saudi Standard No. 2663/2017 
 
  
 
   
 SAUDI ARABIAN STANDARD                                                                                      SASO 2663/2017 
 
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1. SCOPE  ............................................................................................................................... ................................  5 
2. NORMATIVE REFERENCES  ........................................................................................................................  5 
3. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS  ...........................................................................................................................  6 
4. MINIMUM ENERGY PERFORMANCE STANDARD (MEPS)  ..................................................................  8 
4.1 General  ............................................................................................................................... .........................  8 
4.2 Declaration of the rated cooling capacity and heating capacity  ..........................................................  9 
4.3 Declaration of the rated EER (EER rated) and rated COP (COP rated) ....................................................  9 
4.4 Functional requirements related to cooling performances  ...................................................................  9 
4.5 Heating performances for AC with heating and cooling function  ........................................................  9 
4.5.1 General  ............................................................................................................................... ......................  9 
4.5.2 Heating capacity  ............................................................................................................................... ....... 9 
4.5.3 Functional performance of the heating function  ...............................................................................  10 
5. CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTABILITY OF PRODUCTS AT REGISTRATION  ...........................................  10 
5.1 General  ............................................................................................................................... .......................  10 
5.2 Information about registration of the air-conditioner  ...........................................................................  10 
5.3 Product using test report to justify the performance  ...........................................................................  10 
5.3.1 General  ............................................................................................................................... ................  10 
5.3.2. Conditions for the test report  ..........................................................................................................  10 
5.3.3. Criteria for acceptability  ..................................................................................................................  11 
6. CRITERIA FOR MARKET SURVEILLANCE  .............................................................................................  11 
7. NAME  PLATE  AND INSTRUCTION  SHEET  OR MANUAL  .........................................................................  11 
7.1 General  ............................................................................................................................... .......................  11 
7.2 Information on the nameplate .................................................................................................................  12 
7.3 Instruction sheet  ............................................................................................................................... ........ 12 
8. ENERGY RATING CLASSIFICATION  ........................................................................................................  13 
8.1 General  ............................................................................................................................... .......................  13 
8.2 Determination of the energy efficiency class  .......................................................................................  13 
9. ENERGY  LABELLING  REQUIREMENTS  .....................................................................................................  13 
9.1 Information  and Values  Contained  in the Energy  Labels .......................................................................  13 
9.2 Design and placement of the label  ...........................................................................................................  14 
10. REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS  .........................................................................................................  17 
 SAUDI ARABIAN STANDARD                                                                                      SASO 2663/2017 
 
4 Introduction and Objective  
 
This document has been prepared by the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization 
(SASO) and will supersede the previous standard: SASO 2663:2014 "Energy Labelling and Minimum 
Energy Performance Requirements for Air-Conditi oners". The standard was updated in order to:  
1- Improve the minimum energy efficiency requirements (MEPS) 
2- Clarify the definitions for rated val ues, tested values and acceptance criteria. 
3- Update the label design 
 
The objective of this document is to provide detailed performance  and energy  labelling 
requirements that air-conditioning appliances need to meet in order to enter the Saudi market. 
  SAUDI ARABIAN STANDARD                                                                                      SASO 2663/2017 
 
5 1. SCOPE 
 
This standard specifies the Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS) and the energy labelling 
requirements for single-package of window type, single split-system non-duc ted air conditioners using 
air-cooled condensers, single split-system ducte d air-conditioners using air-cooled condensers, and 
heat pumps using air-cooled condensers or using elect ric resistance for residential, commercial and 
industrial sector as applicable in accordance with SASO standards.  
The standard applies to units designed to operate with the following voltages:  
 AC single phase circuits of 220 V or 230 V,  
 DC single phase up to 400V,   
 Designed for dual voltage (including DC) up to 400V, 
 Voltage range including above values, and three phase circuits of 380 V or 400 V  
 At frequency of 60 Hz.  
The standard covers units with capacities up to and including 65,000 Btu/h (19 kW).  Note: For any additional requirements such as safety, please refer to SASO related standards. 
 
The following units are excluded from the scope of this standard: 
a) Units covered by SASO 2874 : 2016 ‘’Air Conditioners – Minimum Energy Performance 
Requirements and Testing Requirements’’ standard b) Evaporative coolers 
c) Mobile (windowless) and portable units with exhaust air duct 
d) Individual assemblies not constituting a complete refrigeration system such as condensing units for separate use 
e) Models that have been granted exemption by SASO due to specific design for applications 
such as air-conditioners that are not intended for human comfort 
2. NORMATIVE REFERENCES 
 
The following normative reference standards apply. However, this standard supersedes the below 
reference standards in case of conflicting requirements. For dated references, only the edition cited 
applies. For undated references, the latest ed ition of the referenced document (including any 
amendments) applies. 
 SASO GSO ISO 5151 (2010): Non-ducted air conditioners and heat pumps — Testing and 
rating for performance 
 SASO GSO ISO 13253 (2011): Ducted air-condi tioners and air to air heat pumps – Testing 
and rating for performance 
 
 SAUDI ARABIAN STANDARD                                                                                      SASO 2663/2017 
 
6 3. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS 
3.1 Annual Energy Consumption (AEC) 
AEC is estimated by calculating energy  consumed in (kWh), based on the rated power 
input at T1 conditions multiplied by 2700 hours. AEC = Rated Power (kW) x 2700 (h)  [kWh] 
3.2 Check test (Compliance test)
 
 A full or partial test in accordance to SASO GSO ISO 5151 or SASO GSO ISO 13253 as 
applicable, to verify the performance and energy consumption of an individual model. 
3.3 Cooling Capacity category 
The cooling capacity category for ACs is a category by which the appropriate MEPS value 
is selected.  
3.4 Ducted  air conditioners  
An air conditioner model configuration where the indoor side is situated remote 
to the space to be conditioned.  The conditioned air is supplied or extracted via a duct. 
3.5 Energy  Efficiency rating  
Is part of the the energy efficiency label displayed by colored bars. The rating indicates 
the claimed energy efficiency of a model at rated conditions and derived from the rated EER at T1.  
3.6 Maximum Operating Conditions 
The maximum allowable working conditions that a system, a part of a system or 
equipment is designed to and/or can withstand.  
3.7 Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS)  
Mininum value of the EER to be reached by the air conditioner for the rating conditions at 
T1 and T3. 
3.8 Non-ducted  air conditioner  
An air conditioner model configuration where the indoor side is situated partly 
or wholly within the space to be conditioned.  The conditioned air is supplied 
and extracted directly to and from the conditioned space. 
3.9 Rated capacity 
The nominal capacity claimed by the manufacturer of an air-conditioner model determined 
as follows, as applicable: 
Rated cooling capacity: as claimed by the manufacturer for temperature T1 and T3 (unit: 
kW - Btu/h). 
Rated heating capacity: as claimed by the manufacture for temperature condition H1 
(units: kW).  
The rated capacity appears on the energy label as ‘Capacity’ heating and/or cooling, as 
applicable (unit: kW - Btu/h). 
3.10 Rated  Coefficient of Performance  (COP) for heating  
Ratio of the rated heating capacity to the rated power input value (Unit: W/W) at any given 
set of rating conditions at H1. 
3.11 Rated  Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER)  
Ratio of the rated cooling capacity to the rated power input value (Unit: Btu/(h.W)) at any 
given set of rating conditions at T1 and T3. 
   SAUDI ARABIAN STANDARD                                                                                      SASO 2663/2017 
 
7 3.12 Rated  power  
Effective  power input of the air conditioner  model as claimed by the 
manufacturer  during the determination  of rated cooling  capacity  and rated 
heating capacity, as applicable.  (Units: W or kW). 
3.13 Reference testing conditions  for cooling and Heating (Temperatures T1, T3 and H1) 
 For the values of Reference testing conditions for cooling and Heating , please refer to 
Table (1). 
3.14 Single split  system  
An air conditioner  with separate  indoor and outdoor  components  that are 
connected  with refrigerant  piping. The  indoor unit is usually  fixed within the 
conditioned space.  
3.15 Single Package Windows air conditioners 
A non ducted air conditioners in which a single unit contains all the components of the air 
conditioning unit (compressors, motors, connecting pipes and heat exchangers, and the entire air conditioning unit rests on a single base) and designed for mounting in a window 
or through a wall. 
3.16 Tested  (measured) Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER)  
Ratio of the tested cooling capacity to the tested power input value (Unit: Btu/(h.W) ) at 
any given set of rating conditions at T1 and T3.  
3.17 Tested (measured) capacity  
The tested value of the thermal capacity of the model: 
Tested cooling capacity: as measured for temperatures T1 and T3. (Unit: Btu/h)  Tested heating capacity: as measured for temperature H1 (Unit: kW).   
3.18 Tested  (measured) power  
The tested value of the  air conditioner power  input as measured according to the 
testing standard applicable (Unit: W or kW). 
  SAUDI ARABIAN STANDARD                                                                                      SASO 2663/2017 
 
8 4. MINIMUM ENERGY PE RFORMANCE STANDARD (MEPS) 
4.1 General 
The value of the Energy Eficiency Ratio (EER) for the rated values, shall be greater than or equal to the 
minimum energy performance standard (MEPS) value for the air conditioners in the 
scope of this standard. MEPS are based on the rated cooling capacity for the rated EER at rating conditions (T1) and  (T3), according to Table 1 and Table 2. 
Table 1 – REFERENCE TESTING CONDITIONS FOR COOLING AND HEATING 
 
Testing conditions Indoor  section Outdoor  section 
Dry-Bulb  
oC Wet-Bulb  
oC Dry-Bulb  
oC Wet-Bulb 
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Temperature T 1 27.0 19.0 35.0 24.0 
Temperature T 3 29.0 19.0 46.0 24.0 
Temperature H 1 20.0 15.0 7.0 6.0 
 
Table 2 – MINIMUM REQUIRED EER (MEPS) APPLICABLE 
Air conditioner 
appliance type Rated Cooling Capacity (CC) categories at 
test condition (T1) in Btu/h (or W) EER Values (Btu/h)/W 
T1 T3 
Single package of 
Window type – category A CC ≤ 24,000 (7,050W) 9.80 7.00 
Single package of 
Window type – 
category B 24,000 (7,050W) < CC 
≤ 65,000 (19,050 W) 9.00 6.20 
Split type ducted and 
non-ducted using air-
cooled condensers, heat pumps using air cooled condensers CC ≤ 65,000 (19,050 W)  
11.80  
8.30
 
 
 
 
 
 SAUDI ARABIAN STANDARD                                                                                      SASO 2663/2017 
 
9 4.2 Declaration of the rated cooling capacity and heating capacity 
The declaration of the rated cooling capacity CC rated shall be expressed in terms of Btu/h and kW as 
presented in Table 3. 
The declaration of the rated heating capacity CH rated shall be expressed (when relevant) in terms of W 
at a multiple of 50 W. 
Table 3 – RULES TO EXPRESS THE RATED COOLING CAPACITY 
Rated cooling capacity (Btu/h) Multiples (Btu/h) 
CC rated ≤ 24,000 (7,050 W) 100 (30 W) 
24,000 < CC rated ≤ 65,000 (19,050 W) 200 (50 W) 
 
4.3 Declaration of the rated EER (EER rated) and rated COP (COP rated) 
Standard values of energy efficiency, whenever published, shall be expressed in multiples of the 
nearest 0.05 Btu/(W.h) for the rated EER or 0.05 (W/W) for the rated COP. 
4.4 Functional requirements related to cooling performances 
Air conditioners within the scope of this standard shall satisfy the following requirements: 
- Maximum cooling performance at temperature 52C 
- Minimum cooling, freeze-up air block age and freeze-up drip when relevant 
- Condensate control and enclosure sweat performance As expressed in SASO GSO ISO 5151 Clause 5.2 to 5.5 or SASO GSO ISO 13253 Clause 6.2 to 6.4. 
4.5 Heating performances for AC with heating and cooling function 
4.5.1 General 
These performances shall be stated only if the heating mode is available. 
4.5.2 Heating capacity  
Rated values for heating capacity, electric power and COP are established at H1 temperature 
conditions according to t able 1. As expressed in  SASO GSO ISO 5151 Clauses 6.2 to 6.4 or SASO 
GSO ISO 13253 Clauses 7.2 and 7.3. 
For air conditioners powered with an electric resi stance for the heating mode, cooling and heating 
modes shall not operate simultaneously, and the maximum power shall be declared by the manufacturer. 
 
Note: refer to clause 9 to express the heating information in the energy label. 
 SAUDI ARABIAN STANDARD                                                                                      SASO 2663/2017 
 
10 4.5.3 Functional performance of the heating function 
Air conditioners with integrated heating within the scope of this standard shall satisfy the following 
requirements: 
- Operability at maximum heating conditions; - Operability at minimum heating conditions; - Verification of the automatic defrost performance, when relevant. 
5. CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTABILITY OF PRODUCTS AT REGISTRATION  
5.1 General 
Registration of products is necessary to enter into the Saudi market and applies to imported and 
locally manufactured products. 
The information about registration requirement for energy labelling and MEPS is available in 
information center of Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO). 
5.2 Information about registration of the air-conditioner 
For registration of an ai r-conditioner for energy la belling and MEPS, a test re port in acco rdance with 
standard referenced in Clause 2, as applicable shall be attached.  
An application shall be provided for each model, in accordance with Appendix A, and submitted to the 
registration body (see Clause 10). 
5.3 Product using test report to justify the performance 
5.3.1 General 
A test report from an accredited laboratory or a laboratory approved by SASO shall be presented for 
registration. This test report shall include results for EER at T1 and T3, and COP at H1 when relevant. 
The test procedure shall correspond to the type of product and relevant testing standard (see Clause 2). 
5.3.2. Conditions fo r the test report 
 Test report shall corresponds to the model tested  
 Test for one model is sufficient 
 
Information about main components (compressor, he at exchanger, motors, blowers, ….) to clearly 
identify the model tested and submitted for the application shall be presented.  
 
 
 
  
 
 SAUDI ARABIAN STANDARD                                                                                      SASO 2663/2017 
 
11 5.3.3. Criteria for acceptability 
The values presented in the test report shall be accepted as valid when meets the following criteria as 
applicable: 
a) Tested power ………………………...…………..…..... ≤ 1.05 x rated power 
b) Tested cooling capacity …………….………..………. ≥ 0.95 x rated cooling capacity 
c) Tested EER   ……………………………………..……. ≥ MEPS and  ≥  0.95  x rated EER 
d) The standard for tests is defined according to the type of AC in Clause 4 
a) Tested COP ………………………..………………….. ≥  0.95 x rated COP 
e) Tested voltage …………………(refer to the standard mentioned in Clause 2) f) Test Frequency …………………...……………………60 Hz  ±2% 
g) Testing conditions (T1) …….(refer to the standard mentioned in Clause 2) 
h) Testing conditions (T3) ….…(refer to the standard mentioned in Clause 2) 
6. CRITERIA FOR MARKET SURVEILLANCE 
The energy label shall be accepted as valid when a single sample of an appliance or unit model subjected to an initial screening test meets the following criteria as applicable: 
i) Tested  power  ……………………….…………….. ≤ 1.05 x rated power 
j) Tested cooling capacity …….……….….……..…. ≥ 0.95 x rated cooling capacity 
k) Tested EER   …………………..…………………… ≥ MEPS and  ≥  0.95 x rated EER 
l) The standard for tests is defined according to the type of AC in Clause 4 m) Tested COP ………………………………..……….. ≥  0.95 x rated COP 
n) Tested Voltage ………………(refer to the standard mentioned in Clause 2) 
o) Test Frequency……………………………………….60 Hz  ±2% 
p) Testing conditions (T1).….. (refers to the standard mentioned in Clause 2) q) Testing conditions (T3)...… (refers to the standard mentioned in Clause 2) 
7. NAME  PLATE  AND INSTRUCTION  SHEET  OR MANUAL  
7.1 General 
In addition to any information needed to be displayed on the air-conditioner 
unit, the following information shall be marked on the nameplate of the air conditioner, in Arabic or English or both. The marking shall not be on a 
detachable part of the unit and shall be indelible, durable and easily legible. 
Any information related energy performance added showed in any part of the air-
conditioner unit or packaging shall not have any ambigu ity or lead to misunderstanding of the perform
ance of the unit. 
 
 
 SAUDI ARABIAN STANDARD                                                                                      SASO 2663/2017 
 
12 7.2 Information on the nameplate 
The information on the name plate in Arabic or English or both shall include at 
least: 
– Manufacturer’s name and trademark (if different). 
– Country of origin. 
– Manufacturer’s model or type reference and serial number of the unit. 
– Rated voltage or rated voltage range (Volts). 
– Rated frequency (Hz). 
– For each of cooling test conditions T1 and T3 according to the standard 
stated in clause 2, as applicable: 
 Rated current in A. 
 Rated power input in W or kW. 
 Rated cooling capacity in Btu/h and kW. 
 Rated Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) in (Btu/hr)/Watt. 
– For heating test conditions according to the standard referenced in clause 2, if 
applicable: 
 Rated current in A. 
 Rated Input power rating in W or kW. 
 Rated Heating capacity in W or kW. 
 Rated Coefficient of Performance (COP) (W/W). 
– Refrigerant used and mass of refrigerant charge in kg. 
7.3 Instruction sheet 
An instruction sheet or manual in both Arabic and English shall be delivered with each air-
conditioner, including the following information: 
The information specified in clause 7.2. 
– Dimensions of the unit and its method of mounting 
– Minimum  clearances  between  the various parts of the unit and the surrounding 
framework. 
– Instructions  necessary  for the correct operation  of the unit and any 
 Special  precautions  to be observed  to ensure its safe use and 
 Maintenance. 
– Instruction for packing and unpacking the unit. 
– Weight of the unit (Gross and Net). 
– Any other additional information. SAUDI ARABIAN STANDARD                                                                                      SASO 2663/2017 
 
13 8. ENERGY RATING CLASSIFICATION  
8.1 General 
The Energy Efficiency Class Rating is used for the comparative label for products within the scope of 
this standard. 
8.2 Determination of the energy efficiency class 
The energy efficiency class is then determined in accordance with the following table, where the EER (energy efficiency ratio) is the rated value at condition T1. 
9. ENERGY  LABELLING  REQUIREMENTS  
9.1 Information  and Values  Contained  in the Energy  Labels  
 Field (a): This field displays the logo of the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality 
Organization (SASO). 
 Field (b): This field displays the product energy efficiency class.  
 Field (c): This field identifies the cooling information and shall include the following:  
– Cooling capacity at T1 conditions (Btu/h and kW).  
– EER at T1 in (Btu/h.W) 
– Annual energy consumption (kWh) 
 Field (d): This field identifies the Heating information and shall include the following:  
– Heating capacity in (kW).  
– COP in (W/W) 
 Field (e): This field  identifies the type of air conditioner (Window or Split).  
 Field (f):  This field identifies the product information including (Brand Name, Country of 
Manufacturing, and Model Number).  
 Field (g):  This field shall have a QR code representing the main characteristics of the air 
conditioner, this may include the following items based on the data provided in the registration form: 
o Manufacturer name 
o Model number 
o Country of origin Table 4– Energy Efficiency Classification  
Bar color Energy class EER limits  
(rated value)  
(Btu/h)/W at T 1 
Dark green أA           EER ≥ 16.5 
Green بB 16.5> EER ≥ 14.5 
Light green جC 14.5> EER ≥ 13.0 
Yellow دD 13.0> EER ≥ 11.8 
Orange ھـE 11.8> EER ≥ 10.8 
Red وF 10.8> EER ≥ 9.80 
Dark Red زG 9.8> EER ≥ 9.0 SAUDI ARABIAN STANDARD                                                                                      SASO 2663/2017 
 
14 o Rated voltage (V) 
o Rated power (W) at T1 
o Rated Cooling Capacity at T1 (Btu/h and kW) 
o Rated Energy performance at T1 conditions (EER) 
o Rated power (W) at T3 
o Rated Cooling Capacity at T3 (Btu/h and kW) 
o Rated Energy performance at T3 conditions (EER) 
o Heating method (i.e. Heat pump or Electric Resistance) 
o Energy efficiency classification (alphabetical letter) 
 
 Field (h): This field identifies the registration number, the label serial number, and the 
standard reference number.  
 Field (i): This field identifies the legal statement.  
 
9.2 Design and placement of the label 
The label shall be printed as illustrated in Figure 1. It shall be fixed and non-removable on the most 
prominent part the product and packaging.  
In case of Split type Air Conditioners, a label shall be fixed and non-removable on both the indoor and 
outdoor units and their packaging. 
The label must be 100 mm wide and 170 mm high; if the label shall be printed in a larger format its 
contents must remain proportionate.  
 
 
 
     
 
    
 
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SAUDI ARABIAN STANDARD                                                                                      SASO 2663/2017 
 
17 10. REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS 
 
Product registration is mandatory, whereby info rmation about registration requirements will be 
available in the Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Qu ality Organization (SASO) website, and reference 
shall be made to the separate SASO registration forms and requirements.  
Applications shall be submitted through the registration system electronically via SASO website. The 
applicant shall fulfill all updated requirements of the electroni c registration system and any new 
requirements, procedures,  and regulations required by SASO. A dr aft of the registration form is 
provided in Annex (the final version is the one presented on the SASO website). 
   SAUDI ARABIAN STANDARD                                                                                      SASO 2663/2017 
 
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APPENDIX  A 
APPLICATION  FOR REGISTRATION  OF 
AIR-CONDITIONERS  FOR ENERGY  LABELLING  AND MEPS (informative)  
 
 
 
This Appendix presents out the format for submitting an application for registration. 
 
 
Application  for registration  of an air-conditioner  for energy  efficiency.  
 
I hereby apply for registration of an electrical appliance/s for the purpose of energy labelling 
In the Country of  ................... (specify the country in which this application is made) 
 
 
 
PART  1 APPLICANT  INFORMATION (manfucaturer or importer)  
 
 
Applicant Name : ……………………………….................. ........................................................ 
 
Company Name : ……………………….......................................................................... ……… 
 
Company Address : ………….......................................................................... ……………….... 
 
P.O.Box : …………………………....  Post Code: ...................... ................................. 
 
Contact Person : (Name and Adress and workplace in each sales country) 
 
JobTitle : …………………………………… 
 
Phone : …………………… Fax : …………………. Electronic Mail  : .......................... 
 
 
 
No. Supplier or  
Vendor Name  Contact Address  
(Mail Address, Phone,  
Fax, Electronic Mail)  License Number or  
Commercial Licenses  
(related to import and  sale of 
goods in the kingdom 
1    
2    
3    
 
 
 SAUDI ARABIAN STANDARD                                                                                      SASO 2663/2017 
 
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PART 2 – IDENTIFICATION OF THE APPLIANCE 
Model Name (if applicable):  
Model Number for single package of window 
type  
Model Number (on indoor unit for split 
system):  
Model Number (on outd oor unit for split 
systems only):  
Other model number to be included under this 
registration:  
Country of manufacturing  Saudi Arabia 
 Other (please specify) 
Year in which model firs t available in Saudi 
Arabia   
Model Number to appear on the Energy Label  
Date of manufacture traceability (of package 
or indoor unit for split systems) 
Is the date of manufacture permanently 
marked on the rating plate in a non-encrypted format If ‘Yes’ provide an example of the date format 
If ‘No’ provide details on how to determine (from the serial number or other permanent 
markings for this model) Yes 
Date format No  
Provide details 
Date of manufacture traceability (of outdoor 
unit for split systems only) 
Is the date of manufacture permanently marked on the rating plate in a non-encrypted 
format If ‘Yes’ provide an example of the date format 
If ‘No’ provide details on how to determine 
(from the serial number or other permanent markings for this model) Yes 
Date format No  
Provide details 
Does this model or family replace or 
supplement another model or family with 
identical energy consumption and energy 
efficiency rating Yes No 
If yes give relevant details Model Name Model number Registration 
number 
Information about the components used in the manufacturing (non-mandatory) 1- Compressor 
Country of origin……………………………………….. Name of manufacturer or trading mark………………… 
Compressor model number…………………………….. Compressor type………………………………………… 
2-  Fan  
Country of origin..……………………….……………… Name of manufacturer or trading mark….……………… 
Fan model number……..……………….……………….. SAUDI ARABIAN STANDARD                                                                                      SASO 2663/2017 
 
20 Fan type………………………………………………….. 
3- Heat exchanger 
Volume and description of the heat exchanger …………. 
4- Electric motor efficiency class…………………………… 
 
 
PART 3 – TESTING AND TEST REPORT 
Test laboratory Type 
  Own ‘in house’ laboratory 
 Independent laboratory 
Test Laboratory Name:  
Test Laboratory Address:  
Test Laboratory Location :  Saudi Arabia 
 Other (specify) 
Test Laboratory Accreditation  Saudi Accreditation Committee (SAC) 
 Other (Accredited from a body member or ILAC) 
Test Standard used  ISO 5151 as per Clause 2 
 ISO 13253 as per Clause 2  Other  - please specify 
Does this air-conditioner have separate indoor and 
outdoor units?   Yes 
 No 
 
 
Serial number of tested unit and date of test SERIAL 
NUMBER 
Package unit or 
indoor unit if split system SERIAL 
NUMBER 
Outdoor unit for 
split system  TEST DATE 
 
   
 
  
Rated voltage and rated frequency of the tested unit Unit Package unit or 
indoor unit if split system Outdoor unit 
if split system 
Rated voltage or rated voltage range (V)   
Rated frequency 
(Hz)   
 
  SAUDI ARABIAN STANDARD                                                                                      SASO 2663/2017 
 
21 PART 4 – SPECIFIC DETAILS OF THE APPLIANCE 
Dimensions of the air-conditioner (not mandatory): 
For split systems note only dimensions of the indoor 
unit Width  (mm) Height (mm) Length (mm) 
Air-conditioner type  Cooling only 
 Heat pump  Cooling + Electric Resistance  Other (please specify)  
Power supply  Single phase 
 Three phase 
 DC  
Rated Voltage (s) or rated Voltage ranges (V)  
Rated frequency (Hz)  
Refrigerant type (Number) Please specify: 
Note: Refrigerant shall comply with the mandatory 
requirements of the Presidency of Metrology and Environment  
 
A/C configuration 1 – Air distribution  Ducted 
 Non-ducted 
A/C configuration 1 – Type Please specify 
    
Does this air-conditioner use a variable speed drive 
(inverter) or multi-speed compressor?  Yes 
 No 
 
  SAUDI ARABIAN STANDARD                                                                                      SASO 2663/2017 
 
22 PART 5 – PERFORMANCES 
ENERGY PERFORMANCE – COOLING – CONDITION T1 
COOLING POWER at T1  Rated Effective Power  Input 
(kW)  
Tested Effective Power  Input 
(kW)  
COOLING CAPACITY at T1  Rated Cooling Capacity (Btu/h 
and kW)  
Tested Cooling Capacity (Btu/h 
and kW)  
EER at T1  Rated EER (Btu/(h.W))  
Tested EER (Btu/(h.W))   
Class rating according to Clause 8   ……class  (please specify) 
ENERGY PERFORMANCE – COOLING – CONDITION T3 
COOLING POWER at T3  Rated Effective Power Input 
(kW)  
Tested Cooling Power Input 
(kW)  
COOLING CAPACITY at T3  Rated Cooling Capacity (Btu/h 
and kW)  
Tested Cooling Capacity (Btu/h 
and kW)  
EER at T3  Rated EER (Btu/(h.W))  
Tested EER (Btu/(h.W))  
FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE – COOLING  
Operability at Maximum co oling conditions at 
T3 conditions  Tested 
 Declared Result: Pass or Fail 
Minimum cooling at T3 conditions  Tested 
 Declared Result: Pass or Fail 
Freeze-up drip at T3 conditions (non-ducted 
AC)  Tested 
 Declared Result: Pass or Fail 
Condensate control and enclosure sweat 
performance   Tested 
 Declared Result: Pass or Fail 
ENERGY PERFORMANCE – HEATING – CONDITION H1 – when relevant 
HEATING POWER at H1  Rated Effective Power  Input 
(kW)  
Tested Effective Power  Input 
(kW)  
HEATING CAPACITY at H1  Rated Heating Capacity (kW)  
Tested Heating Capacity (kW)  
COP at H1  Rated COP (W/W)  SAUDI ARABIAN STANDARD                                                                                      SASO 2663/2017 
 
23 Tested COP (W/W)  
If Heating function is provided by an Electric Resistance, then the following shall apply: 
- COP is equal to one (if no testing value provided). 
- Heating Capacity is based on the resistance of the heating element. 
FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE – HEATING 
Operability at Maximum heating conditions  Tested 
 Declared Result: Pass or Fail 
Operability at Minimum heating conditions  Tested 
 Declared Result: Pass or Fail 
Test of the automatic defrost (when relevant)  Tested 
 Declared Result: Pass or Fail 
 
PART 6 – PERFORMANCE AT  PART LOAD (a) 
Note: values in table 6 shall be filled as informative. Priority is given to identify which test method is 
used and value of the integrated part load performance. If available results at part load can be added . 
STANDARD FOR REFERENCE  (e.g. ISO 16358, AHRI 210/240,  …) (b) 
Acronym used for the combined 
part load performance e.g. (SEER, IPLVP,  …) (c) 
 
Performance at part load 25%  External temperature(Dry- Bulb)  
[oC] (c)  (d) 
(Electric) Power   [kW] (c)  (d) 
EER 25% (c)  (d) 
 
Performance at part load 50%  External temperature (Dry-Bulb) [oC] (c)  (d) 
(Electric) Power   [kW] (c)  (d) 
EER 50% (c)  (d) 
 
Performance at part load 75%   External temperature (Dry-Bulb) [oC] (c)  (d) 
(Electric) Power   [kW] (c)  (d) 
EER 75% (c)  (d) 
 
Performance at 100%   External temperature (Dry-Bulb) [oC] (c)  (d) 
(Electric) Power   [kW] (c)  (d) 
EER 100% (c)  (d) 
(a) This data are not mandatory but will be use 
(b) Testing methodology used for assessment of the seasonal performance or integrated part load 
performance 
(c) Value with 2 decimal points   
(d) If available (all percentage are subject to change depending on the standards used to establish the 
part load performance)