Variable Air Volume (VAV) Terminals
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Program Scope
This program applies to 50 Hz and 60 Hz Production Model Variable Air Volume Terminals, as defined in Section 1.2, and used in non-residential air distribution systems which provide control of air volume and/or air temperature by one (1) or more of the following means and may include a fan:
- Fixed or adjustable directional vanes;
- Pressure dependent volume dampers or shutoff valves (including air induction nozzles and dampers);
- Pressure compensated volume dampers or shutoff valves (including air induction nozzles and dampers);
- Integral heat exchanger(s);
- On/off fan control; and/or
- Variable speed fan control.
Program Scope Exclusions
This certification program does not apply to non-VAV diffusers, grilles, or registers or to products specifically covered by the AHRI Forced Circulation Air-Cooling and Air-Heating Coils Certification Program or the AHRI Room Fan-Coil Certification Program.
Program Ratings
The following certification program ratings are verified by test:
- Primary Airflow, cfm [m3/s];
- Minimum Supply Operating Pressure, in. H2O [kPa];
- Radiated Sound Power Level, dB;
- Discharge Sound Power Level, dB;
- Electrical Power Input, W;
- Power Consumption (optional), W/cfm; and
- Induced or Fan Airflow Rate, cfm [m3/s].