ANSI/AHRI Standard 430 - 2009

2009 Standard for

Performance Rating of Central

Station Air-Handling Units

Approved by ANSI on 2 August 2010

Price $15.00 (M) $30.00 (NM)
Printed in U.S.A.

Copyright 1999, by Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute

Registered United States Patent and Trademark Office

IMPORTANT

SAFETY DISCLAIMER
AHRI does not set safety standards and does not certify or guarantee the safety of any products,
components or systems designed, tested, rated, installed or operated in accordance with this
standard/guideline. It is strongly recommended that products be designed, constructed, assembled,
installed and operated in accordance with nationally recognized safety standards and code
requirements appropriate for products covered by this standard/guideline.
AHRI uses its best efforts to develop standards/guidelines employing state-of-the-art and accepted
industry practices. AHRI does not certify or guarantee that any tests conducted under its
standards/guidelines will be non-hazardous or free from risk.
AHRI CERTIFICATION PROGRAM PROVISIONS
Scope of the Certification Program
The Certification Program includes all sizes of Central Station Air-Handling Units as defined in Section 3.
Certified Ratings
The following Certification Program ratings are verified by test:
1.
2.

Fan Speed, rpm [rev/s]

Fan Shaft Power, bhp [W]

Note:
This standard supersedes AHRI Standard 430-99.

Copyright 2009, by Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration e

Registered United States Patent and Trademark Office

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION

PAGE

Section 1. Purpose.......................................................................................................................... 1
Section 2. Scope ............................................................................................................................. 1
Section 3. Definitions..................................................................................................................... 1
Section 4. Classifications ............................................................................................................... 3
Section 5. Test Requirements ........................................................................................................ 6
Section 6. Rating Requirements ................................................................................................... 11
Section 7. Symbols and Subscripts .............................................................................................. 11
Section 8. Minimum Data Requirements for Published Ratings ................................................. 12
Section 9. Marking and Nameplate Data ..................................................................................... 12
Section 10. Conformance Conditions .......................................................................................... 12

FIGURES
Figure 1. Blow-Through CSAHU Arrangement ............................................................................ 2
Figure 2. Draw-Through CSAHU Arrangement ........................................................................... 2
Figure 3. Multiple Outlet Test Unit Configuration ........................................................................ 4
Figure 4. Single Outlet Test Unit Configuration ........................................................................... 4
Figure 5. Dimensions for Inlet Vane Proportionality .................................................................... 5
Figure 6. Draw-Through CSAHU with Airflow Direction Change .............................................. 5
Figure 7. Fan and Unit Characteristics- Fan Rated and Unit Tested ..............................................9
Figure 8. Fan and Unit Characteristics- Fan Rated and Unit Calculated ......................................10

APPENDICES
Appendix A. References - Normative .......................................................................................... 13
Appendix B. References - Informative ........................................................................................ 13
Appendix C. Criteria for Proportionality-Informative .................................................................. 14

FIGURES FOR APPENDICES

Figure C1-A. Dimensions used for Proportionality Equations - Housed Fan ............................. 16
Figure C1-B. Dimensions Used for Proportionality Equations - Plenum Fan............................. 16
Figure C1-C. Dimensions Used for Proportionality Equations - Axial Fan ................................ 17
Figure C1-D. Dimensions Used for Proportionality Equations - Multiple Fans (End Views) .... 17

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PERFORMANCE RATING OF CENTRAL STATION AIRHANDLING UNITS

Section 1. Purpose
1.1 Purpose. The purpose of this standard is to establish for Central Station Air-Handling Units: definitions;
classifications; test requirements; rating requirements; minimum data requirements for Published Ratings; marking and
nameplate data; and conformance conditions.
1.1.1 Intent. This standard is intended for the guidance of the industry, including manufacturers, engineers, installers,
contractors, and users.
1.1.2

Review and Amendment. This standard is subject to review and amendment as technology advances.

Section 2. Scope
2.1

Scope. This standard applies to central station air-handling units, as defined in Section 3.
2.1.1 This standard applies to supply fan ratings for double width double inlet (DWDI) housed fans, axial fans, and
full opening axial discharge plenum fans in a cabinet.

2.2

Exclusions.
2.2.1 This standard does not apply to forced-circulation, free-delivery air-coolers for refrigeration, which are covered
in AHRI Standard 420.
2.2.2 This standard does not apply to unit heaters intended for free delivery of heated air or to room fan-coils as
defined in AHRI Standard 440.
2.2.3 This standard does not apply to units that have direct expansion coils incorporated by the manufacturer in a
matched split system air-conditioner, or as otherwise defined in the product scope definition of the AHRI Unitary Small
Equipment and Unitary Large Equipment Sections and covered in AHRI Standard 210/240 or in AHRI Standard
340/360.
2.2.4

This standard does not apply to unit ventilators as defined in AHRI Standard 840.

Section 3. Definitions
All terms in this document will follow the standard industry definitions in the current edition of ASHRAE Terminology of
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration unless otherwise defined in this section.
3.1 Central Station Air-Handling Unit (CSAHU). A factory-made encased assembly consisting of a fan or fans and other
necessary equipment to perform one or more of the functions of circulating, cleaning, heating, cooling, humidifying,
dehumidifying and mixing of air. It shall not contain a source of cooling. This assembly is capable of use with duct work
having a total static resistance of at least 0.5 in H2O [0.1 kPa].
3.1.1 Blow-Through Central Station Air-Handling Unit (Figure 1). A unit containing a fan that does not have a
ducted fan outlet.
3.1.2

Draw-Through Central Station Air-Handling Unit (Figure 2). A unit that has a ducted fan outlet.

3.1.3 Supply Fan. The fan that provides enough energy to overcome the supply air restriction and some or all of the
return air restriction to provide tempered air into the conditioned space.

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3.1.4

Horizontal Shaft. A fan shaft that is parallel to the ground.

3.1.5

Vertical Shaft. A fan shaft that is perpendicular to the ground.

3.2 Unit Appurtenances. Equipment added to Central Station Air-Handling Units for purposes of control, isolation, safety,
static pressure regain, wear, etc. Such appurtenances include coils, filters, dampers, air-mixers, spray assemblies,
eliminators, etc.

Figure 1. Blow-Through CSAHU Arrangement

Applies to All Fan Types in the Standard (Housed Centrifugal Fan Shown)

Figure 2. Draw-Through CSAHU Arrangement

Applies to DWDI Fans and Axial Fans (Housed Centrifugal Fan Shown)

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3.3 Published Rating. This standard covers defined fan arrangements in a unit casing. A published rating is a statement of
the assigned values of those performance characteristics, under stated Rating Conditions, by which a unit may be chosen to
fit the application. These values apply to all units of like nominal capacity and type (identification) produced by the same
manufacturer.
As used herein, the term Published Rating includes the rating of all performance characteristics shown on the unit or
published in specifications, advertising or other literature controlled by the manufacturer, at stated Rating Conditions.
3.3.1 Application Rating. A rating based on fan in unit casing tests, with defined appurtenances, performed at
application Rating Conditions (other than Standard Rating Conditions).
3.3.2 Standard Rating. A rating based on tests performed at Standard Rating Conditions.
3.4 Rating Conditions. Any set of operating conditions under which a single level of performance results, and causes only
that level of performance to occur.
3.4.1 Standard Rating Conditions.
characteristics.
3.5

Rating Conditions used as the basis of comparison for performance

"Shall" or "Should". "Shall" or "should" shall be interpreted as follows:

3.5.1 Shall. Where "shall" or "shall not" is used for a provision specified, that provision is mandatory if compliance
with the standard is claimed.
3.5.2 Should. "Should" is used to indicate provisions which are not mandatory but which are desirable as good
practice.

3.6 Standard Air. Air weighing 0.075 lb/ft3 [1.2 kg/m3] which approximates dry air at 70F [21C] and at a barometric
pressure of 29.92 in. Hg [101.3 kPa].

Section 4. Classifications
4.1

Methods of Classification. Equipment covered within the scope of this standard shall be classified as shown:
A.

Unit Type
1.
2.

B.

Application Type
1.
2.

C.

Blow-through
Draw-through

Indoor
Outdoor

Fan Type
1.
2.
3.
4.

Airfoil
Axial
Forward Curved
Plenum

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Figure 3. Multiple Outlet Test Unit Configuration

Note: That this applies to multiple parallel fans in CSAHUs with individual ducted discharges
only

Figure 4. Single Outlet Test Unit Configuration

Note: That this applies to single or multiple parallel fans in CSAHUs with full face discharge
openings

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Figure 5. Dimensions for Inlet Vane Proportionality

Figure 6. Draw-Through CSAHU with Airflow Direction Change

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Section 5. Test Requirements
5.1 Test Requirements. All Standard Ratings shall be verified by tests conducted in accordance with ANSI/AMCA
Standard 210 and ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 51, except as modified by 5.1.1.3.
5.1.1

Arrangements for Testing.

5.1.1.1
Single Outlet Draw-Through Central Station Air-Handling Units. Single outlet Draw-Through
Central Station Air-Handling Units shall be tested in accordance with ANSI/AMCA Standard 210 and
ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 51.
5.1.1.2
Multiple Outlet Draw-Through Central Station Air-Handling Units. Multiple outlet DrawThrough Central Station Air-Handling Units shall be tested as in 5.1.1.1 with each fan outlet ducted as shown in
Figure 3 to the airflow measuring device. Individual fan outlet duct friction losses shall not be included.
5.1.1.3
Blow-Through Central Station Air-Handling Units. Blow-Through Central Station Air-Handling
Units shall be tested in accordance with ANSI/AMCA Standard 210/ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 51, except when
an outlet chamber with multiple nozzles within the chamber is used. The test chamber cross-sectional area shall
be sized so that the maximum air velocity does not exceed 400 fpm [2.00 m/s]. The test chamber height and
width shall be at least 5% greater than the respective height and width of the duct connection at the test
chamber. Duct area at the test chamber connection plane cannot exceed the duct area at the unit connection
plane.
5.1.1.4
Plenum fan and axial fan units. The rating configuration for plenum fan and axial fan units shall
be horizontal draw-through axial unit full face discharge with the minimum spacing between the upstream coil
and the fan inlet. Plenum fan blow through ratings shall be horizontal draw-through axial unit full face
discharge with the minimum spacing between the downstream coil and the fan impeller back plate.

5.2 Description of Test Unit. This standard omits all appurtenances in the test unit except the coil section, where used.
Units to be tested shall contain the largest cataloged face area coil for that size and arrangement (where applicable). The coil,
fan sheave (if used), and internally mounted fan motor shall be mounted in their most restrictive cataloged location relative to
the fan with the coil having a pressure drop of at least 0.075 in H 2O [0.019 kPa] at 500 fpm [2.50 m/s] coil face velocity with
Standard Air. Airflow shall be through a de-energized coil without coil bypass. In the case of a blow-through heatingcooling unit with multiple discharge paths, all but the cooling coil position shall be blocked and the unit tested with
horizontal air discharge. The pressure drop of the coils shall have been determined in accordance with AHRI Standard 410.
5.3 Extension of Test Data. Test data may be extended to other units in accordance with the provisions of 5.3.1, 5.3.2 and
5.3.3.
5.3.1 Application of Fan Laws to Units with Inlet Vanes. Units with inlet vanes may be rated one of three ways: 1)
using the fan laws as described by 5.3.2 for proportional units with proportional fans and inlet vanes; 2) using the fan
laws as described in 5.3.3 for proportional units with non-proportional fans and inlet vanes; or 3) using the fan laws by
applying the appropriate inlet vane derate factors to units without inlet vanes rated per Sections 5.3.2 or 5.3.3 when the
inlet vanes of the test unit are proportional to the inlet vanes of the rated units. (Since all requirements for
proportionality of cabinets, fan impellers, and housing are satisfied by provisions in either 5.3.2 or 5.3.3 without inlet
vanes, rated units with inlet vanes derived by inlet vane derate factors must only meet inlet vane proportionality
criteria.)
Inlet vanes shall be considered to be proportional when the inlet vanes result in net airflow areas not less than 92.5% of
those derived from exact proportionality (as defined in Section 5.3.2) when located within 0.5 impeller diameter from
the fan inlet. The test unit shall be tested with vanes in the wide open position as specified by the manufacturer. Vane
shaft angle, (with respect to fan shaft centerline), and the number of vane blades for the rated unit must be the same as
for the test unit (Figure 5). When evaluating geometrical proportionality of inlet vanes, the distance between vane and
impeller (defined as dimensions between impeller inlet plane and the closest point of vanes with the vanes at wide open
position, as set by the manufacturer) and the distance between cabinet side and fan inlet shall be linearly proportional
within 1.5%.
The method of rating one unit with inlet vanes from the test of another is described in Sections 5.3.3.1 through 5.3.3.7.

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5.3.2 Application of Fan Laws to Proportional Units with Proportional Fans. Test data may be extended by use of
the fan laws to units containing fans, geometrically proportional fan cabinets and impellers (Appendix C). The fan
impeller diameter of the unit to be calculated shall not be less than 65% of the fan impeller diameter of the test unit.
Fans are considered to be proportional when:
a.
b.

Impeller width, housing development radii, and housing width are proportional within 1.5%.
Fan housing outlet area is proportional within 3%.

Fan cabinets are considered to be proportional when:

a.
b.
c.
d.

The clearance between the cabinet and the nearest fan housing are proportional or greater.
The clearance between adjacent fan housings, as measured parallel to the fan shaft, is proportional or
greater.
The fan cabinet inlet and the fan cabinet outlet airflow cross sectional areas are not less than 92.5% of
the respective geometrically proportionate values.
Arrangement and location of internal bearings and their supports, inlet vanes, motors and drives, shall
result in net airflow areas not less than 92.5% of those derived from exact proportionality when located
within 0.5 impeller diameter of the fan inlet.

The basis for proportionality in every case shall be the respective impeller diameters; linear dimensions shall be
proportional to the diameter, and areas shall be proportional to the square of the diameter.
Single fan units may be rated from the test of a multiple fan unit, provided that the units are otherwise proportional and
that the clearance between fans on the multiple fan unit is not more than twice the proportionate clearance between the
cabinet and the fan housing on a single fan unit. In no case, shall the ratings of a multiple fan unit from tests of a single
fan unit be accepted. Airflow and fan shaft power are considered to be proportional to the number of fans.

Draw-through units which have a change in airflow direction between the coil and the fan (Figure 6) may be rated from
tests of units which do not have this flow direction change provided the plenum causing the air direction change be
considered an appurtenance and the effect of its application added to those of other appurtenances as provided in 6.1.1.
There is no distinction in rating between a vertical discharge and a horizontal discharge blow-through unit.
The effects of bolts, nuts, rivets, etc. on proportions, shall be considered to be negligible.
5.3.3 Application of Fan Laws to Proportional Units with Non-Proportional Fans. The requirements for proportional
fan impellers and scrolls set forth in 5.3.2 are waived when all fans which are not geometrically proportional are rated
as fans alone on the basis of tests performed in accordance with ANSI/AMCA Standard 210/ANSI/ASHRAE Standard
51. This applies only to fans of the same blade design. Backward inclined fan impellers are not considered to be the
same design as airfoil impellers. All other requirements of 5.3.2 shall be met.
The method of rating one unit from the test of another is as follows:
5.3.3.1
Using the rating performance curve of the fan alone (with or without inlet vanes) or the unit
(without inlet vanes), create non-dimensional performance curves including percentage wide-open airflow rate,
cfm [m3/s], percentage blocked tight static pressure and percentage wide-open fan shaft power, bhp [W] (Figure
7).
5.3.3.2
To derive the rating performance curve for the test unit without coil, add the test unit static
pressure data to the static resistance of the dry coil as determined in accordance with AHRI Standard 410
(Figure 7).
5.3.3.3
Superimpose on Figure 7 the unit rating performance curve (with or without inlet vanes) as
derived under 5.3.3.2 at the same rpm [rev/s], expressing the values in percentages of wide-open airflow rate,
cfm [m3/s], blocked tight static pressure in. H2O [kPa] and wide-open fan shaft power, bhp [W] of the fan alone
(with or without inlet vanes) or unit (without inlet vanes) (Figure 7).

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5.3.3.4
For the unit which is to be rated, but not tested, use the rating performance curve of the fan alone
(with or without inlet vanes) or unit (without inlet vanes) and plot percentages of wide open cfm [m 3/s], blocked
tight static pressure in. H2O [kPa] and wide-open fan shaft power, bhp [W] in the same way as for the solid line
curve in Figure 7 (Figure 8).
5.3.3.5
Adjust the curves in Figure 7 by the performance corrections between pairs of curves as indicated
in Figure 8. The resultant curves are the calculated performance ratings for the unit not tested, expressed in
percentages of performance of the fan alone (with or without inlet vanes) or unit (without inlet vanes) (dashed
lines in Figure 8).
5.3.3.6
To determine the actual rating performance values for the specific unit, multiply the percentage
values by the wide open airflow rate, cfm [m3/s], blocked tight static pressure and wide open fan shaft power,
bhp [W] of the specific unit's fan alone (with or without inlet vanes) or specific unit (without inlet vanes) at the
same rpm [rev/s] as in Figure 7 performance curves.
5.3.3.7
The same procedure as for 5.3.3.6 applies to multiple fan units, except that the airflow rate, cfm
[m3/s] and fan shaft power, bhp [W] values for the fan alone (with or without inlet vanes) are multiplied by the
number of fans before applying to the unit, with the restrictions shown in the second paragraph of 5.3.2. Single
fan units may be rated from the tests of multiple fan units, but multiple fan units shall not be rated from tests of
single
fan
units.

Figure 7. Fan and Unit Characteristics- Fan Rated and Unit Tested
Note: That All Percentages Referred to Fan Alone with or without Inlet Vanes and/or Unit without Inlet Vanes

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Figure 8. Fan and Unit Characteristics- Fan Rated and Unit Calculated
Note: That All Percentages Referred to Fan Alone with or without Inlet Vanes and/or Unit without Inlet Vanes

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Section 6. Rating Requirements
6.1 Air-Handling Ratings. Published air-handling ratings represent the performance of the fan section alone without coil
and shall be expressed in terms of the airflow rate, scfm [m 3/s]; static pressure, in H2O [kPa]; fan speed, rpm [rev/s]; and the
power required at the fan shaft, fan shaft power, bhp [W] based on the procedures outlined in 5.2 and 5.3 of this standard.
6.1.1
Appurtenances. The effects of non-rated appurtenances such as coils, filters, dampers, air-mixers, spray
assemblies, eliminators, silencers, humidifiers, etc., included as part of the unit shall be taken into account in order to
establish the overall performance of the combined unit. These effects shall be provided by the manufacturer and stated
in terms of pressure drop, in H2O [kPa] measured across the appurtenance over the range of air quantities for which the
unit is rated.
6.2 Tolerances. To comply with this standard, measured Fan Speed, rpm [rev/s] shall not exceed 105% of Published
Rating and fan shaft power, bhp [W] shall not exceed 107.5% of Published Rating at the published volume and pressure.

Section 7. Symbols and Subscripts

7.1

Symbols and Subscripts. The symbols and subscripts used in this standard are as follows:
A
Ai
C
D
D1
D2
E1,2,n

=
=
=
=
=
=
=

G
H1
J
Kw

=
=
=
=

Kt

L1
Lc

=
=

Li

Lo

M
n
Rmax
Rmin
S

=
=
=
=
=

t
T

=
=

v
W

=
=
=

Combined area of individual fan outlets

Area of individual fan outlets
Closest distance from inside wall to entering plane of inlet cone (DWDI centrifugal fans only)
Distance from opposite side wall to entering plane of opposite inlet cone (DWDI centrifugal fans only)
Impeller diameter measured at the blade outer tip
Inlet cone diameter at inlet edge of cone for all fan types
For multiple parallel fans, distance from the fan shaft centerline to the adjacent fan shaft centerline (plenum
and axial fans) or distance from the inlet plane of one fan to the inlet plane of the adjacent fan (DWDI
housed fans)
Internal cabinet height from top of bottom panel or floor to inside of top panel
Closest vertical dimension from fan wheel outside diameter to inside of cabinet
Perpendicular distance from top of fan cutoff to inside of top discharge duct surface
Width of the housed opening from inside of fan housing surface to inside of opposite fan housing surface
measured at the outlet plane of the fan housing
Height of the housed opening from inside of fan housing surface to inside of opposite fan housing surface
measured at the outlet plane of the fan housing
Closest horizontal dimension from fan wheel outside diameter to inside of the cabinet
Cabinet length in direction of airflow from inlet plane to outlet plane (axial flow fans) or from inlet plane to
inside of discharge panel (SWSI and DWDI centrifugal fans)
Closest distance from coil leaving face to fan inlet plane for SWSI and plenum fans. For DWDI fans, it is
the distance from coil leaving face to the centerline of the fan shaft
Distance from axial fan exit plane or plenum fan hub-plate to downstream heat exchanger entering face.
For DWDI fans, it is the distance from the fan discharge face to the downstream heat exchanger entering
face.
Fan wheel width
Number of outlets
Proportional linear dimension
Proportional linear dimension
Discharge opening height from inside of top of discharge duct surface to inside of bottom duct surface
measured at the outlet plane of the unit
Refers to a unit with tested performance rating
Discharge opening width from inside of side of discharge duct surface to inside of opposite side discharge
duct surface measured at the outlet plane of the unit
Angle from centerline of fan shaft to centerline of rotation of inlet vane
Refers to a unit with calculated performance rating
Internal cabinet width from inside of panel to opposite inside of panel

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Section 8. Minimum Data Requirements for Published Ratings
8.1 Minimum Data Requirements for Published Ratings. As a minimum, Published Ratings shall include all Standard
Ratings. All claims to ratings within the scope of this standard shall include the statement "Rated in accordance with AHRI
Standard 430". All Claims to ratings outside the scope of this standard shall include the statement "Outside the scope of
AHRI Standard 430". Wherever Application Ratings are published or printed, they shall include a statement of the
conditions at which the ratings apply. The following information shall be published for all Standard Ratings.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Static Pressure, in H2O [kPa]

Airflow Rate, cfm [m3/s]
Fan Speed, rpm [rev/s]
Fan Shaft Power, bhp [W]

Section 9. Marking and Nameplate Data

9.1 Marking and Nameplate Data. As a minimum, the nameplate shall display the manufacturer's name and model
designation.
If the nameplate shows electrical characteristics, then nameplate voltages for 60 Hz systems shall include one or more of the
equipment nameplate voltage ratings shown in Table 1 of AHRI Standard 110. Nameplate voltages for 50 Hz systems shall
include one or more of the utilization voltages shown in Table 1 of IEC Standard 60038.

Section 10. Conformance Conditions

10.1 Conformance. While conformance with this standard is voluntary, conformance shall not be claimed or implied for
products or equipment within the standards Purpose (Section 1) and Scope (Section 2) unless such product claims meet all
of the requirements of the standard and all of the testing and rating requirements are measured and reported in complete
compliance
with
the standard. Any product that has not met all the requirements of the standard shall not reference, state, or acknowledge the
standard in any written, oral, or electronic communication.

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APPENDIX A. REFERENCES - NORMATIVE

A1 Listed here are all standards, handbooks and other publications essential to the formation and implementation of the
standard. All references in this appendix are considered as part of the standard.
A1.1 AHRI Standard 110-2002 (formerly ARI Standard 110-2002), Air-Conditioning and Refrigerating Equipment
Nameplate Voltages, 2002, Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute, 2111 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 500,
Arlington, VA 22201, U.S.A.
A1.2 AHRI Standard 210/240-2008 (formerly ARI Standard 210-2008), Performance Rating Unitary AirConditioning and Air-Source Heat Pump Equipment, 2008, Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute, 2111
Wilson Boulevard, Suite 500, Arlington, VA 22201, U.S.A.
A1.3 AHRI Standard 340/360-2007 (formerly ARI Standard 34/3600-2007), Performance Rating Commercial and
Industrial Unitary Air-Conditioning and Heat Pump Equipment, 2007, Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration
Institute, 2111 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 500, Arlington, VA 22201, U.S.A.
A1.4 AHRI Standard 410-2001 with Addenda (formerly ARI Standard 410-2001), Forced-Circulation Air-Cooling
and Air-Heating Coils, 2001, Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute, 2111 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 500,
Arlington, VA 22201, U.S.A.
A1.5 AHRI Standard 420-2008 (formerly ARI Standard 420-2008), Unit Coolers for Refrigeration, 2008, AirConditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute, 2111 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 500, Arlington, VA 22201, U.S.A.
A1.6 AHRI Standard 440-2008 (formerly ARI Standard 440-2008), Room Fan Coils, 2008, Air-Conditioning,
Heating, and Refrigeration Institute, 2111 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 500, Arlington, VA 22201, U.S.A.
A1.7 AHRI Standard 840-1998 (formerly ARI Standard 840-1998), Unit Ventilators, 1998, Air-Conditioning,
Heating, and Refrigeration Institute, 2111 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 500, Arlington, VA 22201, U.S.A.
A1.8 ANSI/AMCA Standard 210-1999, Laboratory Methods of Testing Fans for Aerodynamic Performance Rating,
1999, and ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 51, Laboratory Methods of Testing Fans for Ratings, 1999 (a single combined
standard), American National Standards Institute/Air Movement and Control Association, Inc., 11 West 42nd Street,
New York, NY 10036, U.S.A./ 30 West University Drive, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, U.S.A./American National
Standards Institute/American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc., 11 West 42nd
Street, New York, NY 10036, U.S.A./1791 Tullie Circle N.E., Atlanta, GA 30329, U.S.A.
A1.9 ASHRAE Terminology of Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration, 1991, Second Edition,
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc., 1791 Tullie Circle N.E., Atlanta, GA
30329, U.S.A.
A1.10 IEC Standard 60038, IEC Standard Voltages, 2002, International Electrotechnical Commission, 3, rue de
Varembe, P.O. Box 131, 1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland.

APPENDIX B. REFERENCES - INFORMATIVE

None.

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APPENDIX C. CRITERIA FOR PROPORTIONALITYINFORMATIVE

C1 This appendix sets forth procedures and equations that should be used to determine the proportionality requirements of
Central Station Air-Handling Units as defined by this standard.

C2 Basis of Proportionality.
C2.1

C2.2

The following denotes the type of Central Station Air-Handling Unit being rated:
C2.1.1.

t refers to a unit with tested performance rating.

C2.1.2.

v refers to a unit with calculated performance rating.

Proportional linear dimensions (Figure C1) are determined using the following generic equation:

( LinearDimension) v Diameterv

( LinearDimension) t Diametert

C1

This ratio of the wheel diameters shall not be less than 0.65.
C2.3

Proportional areas (Figure C1) are determined using the following generic equation:

Area v Diameterv

Area t Diametert

C2

C3 Cabinet Proportionality.
C3.1

Linear dimensions C, D, E1, E2, G, J, K, L, M, S, T, W (Figure C1).

C3.1.1

LinearDimensionv Diameterv

LinearDimensiont Diametert

C3

C3.1.2 The ratio of the rated unit linear dimension from the tested unit linear dimension shall be proportional
within 1.5 percent.
C3.2

Areas.
C3.2.1

Fan Cabinet Air Inlet.

Diameterv
Gv Wv
0.925
Gt Wt
Diametert
C3.2.2

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Diameterv
S v Tv
0.925
St Tt
Diametert
C3.2.3

C5

The ratio of the rated unit area from the tested unit area shall be proportional within 3 percent.

C4 Fan Proportionality.
C4.1

Proportional Linear Dimensions.

C4.1.1 Fan Wheel Width.

M v Diameterv

M t Diametert
C4.1.2

C6

Fan Outlet Width.

K v Diameterv

K t Diametert
C4.1.3

C7

Fan Housing Radii.

Rmax v Diameterv

Rmax t Diametert

C8

Rmin v Diameterv

Rmin t Diametert

C9

C4.1.4 The ratio of the rated unit radial dimension from the tested unit radial dimension shall be proportional
within 1.5 percent.
C4.2

Proportional Areas.
C4.2.1 Fan Outlet Area.

J v K v Diameterv

J t K t Diametert
C4.2.2

C10

The ratio of the rated unit area from the tested unit area shall be proportional within 3 percent.

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S and T are inside dimensions of the cabinet outlet. R min and R max are measured from the center of the shaft.

Figure C1-A. Dimensions used for Proportionality Equations Housed Fan

Figure C1-B. Dimensions used for Proportionality Equations Plenum Fan

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Figure C1-C. Dimensions used for Proportionality Equations Axial Fan

Figure C1-D. Dimensions used for Proportionality Equations Multiple Fans (End Views)

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