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Abstract

Provides a method for heat extraction rate measurements and conditions for refrigerated display cabinets when the condensing unit is remote from the cabinet and used with compression-type or indirect-type refrigerating system.

RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee ME-008 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 14 June 2013.
The following are represented on Technical Committee ME-008:

Airconditioning & Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturers Association of Australia
Australian Food and Grocery Council
Australian Industry Group
Australian Institute of Refrigeration Air Conditioning and Heating
Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
Electrical Compliance Testing Association
Fan Motors Association of Australia and New Zealand
Refrigeration Air Conditioning Companies Association
The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Wholesalers Association
The University of New South Wales

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Scope

1.1 Scope of Standard
This Standard specifies terminology, general mechanical and physical requirements, test conditions as well as installation and maintenance, including a user’s guide, for refrigerated display cabinets for the sale or display, or both, of food products.
This Standard does not cover refrigerated vending machines, cabinets intended for use in catering and similar non-retail applications or food service cabinets.
1.2 Scope of Part 12
This Part of AS 1731 specifies heat extraction rate measurements and conditions for refrigerated display cabinets when the condensing unit is remote from the cabinet and used with compression-type or indirect-type refrigerating system.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 09-07-2013
Pages
ISBN
Committee	ME-008
Under Revision	DR 04582
Supersedes	DR 03206 AS 1731.12-2000 DR 03217