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AirCleanerCertificationProgramProcedural
Guide
Version4.1e
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Air Cleaner Certification/Program Procedural Guide Version 4.1e
Sponsor:
AssociationofHomeApplianceManufacturers
111119
th
St.NWSuite402Washington,DC20036
Administrator:
IntertekTestingServices
3933USRoute11,
P.O.Box2040
Cortland,NewYork
13045‐0950
©AHAM2019
Toensureyouareusingthemostrecentversion,pleaseseewww.ahamverifide.org.
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Air Cleaner Certification/Program Procedural Guide Version 4.1e
FOREWORD
TheAssociationofHomeApplianceManufacturers(“AHAM”)sponsorstheAirCleanerCertification
ProgramintheU.S.(“Program”).TheProgramprovidesauniformandcommerciallypractical
verificationofmanufacturers'CleanAirDeliveryRates(“CADR”)fortobaccosmoke,dustandpollen.The
ProgramprovidesverificationofoperatingandstandbyenergyusageundertherequirementsoftheU.S.
EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(“EPA”)formodelsthatarepartoftheENERGYSTAR
®
program.U.S.
GovernmentAgencieshavespecifiedthenumberoftestsrequiredtoobtainacertifiedvaluethatis
representativeofamodel’senergyuse.Theintentofthisindustryprogramistoverifythateach
portableelectricroomaircleaner(seedefinitioninSection1.20)modelrepresentedbyamanufacturer
orbrandnameownerisconsistentwithintheProgram.ParticipationintheProgramisvoluntary.An
independentlaboratoryundercontracttoAHAMprovidesverificationinaccordancewiththemost
recenteditionofANSI/AHAMAC–1Standard–MethodforMeasuringPerformanceofPortable
HouseholdElectricRoomAirCleaners,referencedbytheEPAforqualificationtotheENERGYSTAR
Program.TestingrelatingtovaluesrelatingtoqualificationorverificationofENERGYSTARmustbe
performedtotheeditionoftheANSI/AHAMAC‐1StandardreferencedbyEPA.
Productenergycertificationistheresponsibilityoftheproductmanufacturer.TheAHAMProgramis
notacertificationprogramforenergy–itdoesnottestproductspriortotheirentryintomarketandit
doesnotsubmitcertificationcomplianceinformationtoU.S.governmentagenciesonbehalfofthe
manufacturers.
Otherprograms,suchasthevoluntaryUSENERGYSTARprogramadministeredbytheEPA,requirethat
manufacturersobtainthird‐partyqualificationtheirproductspriortodistributingthemintotheU.S.
marketplace.TheAHAMProgramdoesnotqualifyproductsfortheEPAENERGYSTARProgram.
QualificationforparticipationinENERGYSTARisaseparateprocesscontrolledbytheEPA.
TheEPAENERGYSTARprogram,asofJanuary1,2011,requiresthatanyaircleanerenrolledinthe
ENERGYSTARprogrammustbepartofathird‐partyverificationprogram.TheAHAMAirCleaner
CertificationProgramhasbeenrecognizedasaVerificationAdministratorforENERGYSTAR.
Verificationofaproduct’sstatedenergyconsumptionistypicallyconductedthroughrandomselection
andtestingofproductsalreadyonthemarketbaseduponProgramselectioncriteria.TheAHAM
ProgramprovidesauniformandcommerciallypracticalverificationofCADRandenergyconsumption
values.TheintentofthisindustryProgramistoverifyCADRperformancevalues.TheProgramcannot
andwillnotenforceaproduct’scompliancewithenergyefficiencystandardsorothervoluntary
programrequirements.
ToparticipateintheProgram,theLicenseemustcertifyandlistwithAHAMallmodelsofportable
electricroomaircleanersitmanufacturesunlessthemodelsareoutsidethescopeofANSI/AHAMAC‐1
(latestedition)(seeSection2.13).TheCADRSealwhichappearsonthepackagingofeachunitisthe
participant'spublicrepresentationthatthestatedCADRsofitsportableelectricroomaircleanershave
beenverifiedthroughtheprogram.Thisseal(andtheapplicableratings)mustappearoneachcertified
unit.
Additionally,theLicenseemustcertifyandlisttheoperatingandstandbypowerofallmodelswhichare
listedintheENERGYSTARprogram.
TheAHAMLicenseAgreement(“Agreement”)isacontractandisthegoverningdocumentfor
participationintheCertificationProgram.ThisProceduralGuide(“Guide”)isanextensionof,andis
incorporatedinto,theAgreementandprovidesfortheadministrationanduniformexecutionofthe
Program.Generalinformation,proceduraldetailsandcopiesofformsareincludedintheGuide.
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AHAM’sAirCleanerCertificationTaskForce,asneeded,andattheirsolediscretion,mayrevisethe
GuideifsuchrevisionisdeemednecessarybytheAirCleanerCertificationTaskForce.
TheCertificationProgramprovidesverificationonlyforthoseroomaircleanersthathaveaCADRwithin
thefollowingparameters:
CADRRange(cubicfeetperminute,cfm)
TobaccoSmoke 10to450
Dust 10to400
Pollen 25to450
TheabovevaluesconstitutethelimitsoftheANSI/AHAMAC‐1StandardTestProcedure(latestedition)
and,assuch,representthesmallestandlargestCADRvaluesthatareverifiableundertheProgram.
AnumberofformsareusedtoadministerthisProgram.Thecurrentformsandtheaccompanying
instructionbooklet,AHAMPortableElectricRoomAirCleanerCertificationProgram–Instructionsfor
CompletingForms,canbeobtainedfromAHAMortheProgramLaboratory.
Foradditionalinformation,contact:
Director,CertificationandVerificationPrograms
AssociationofHomeApplianceManufacturers
111119thStreet,NW
Suite402
Washington,DC20036
Phone:202‐872‐5955
www.aham.org
OR
IntertekTestingServices
3933USRte.11,
P.O.Box2040
Cortland,NewYork
13045‐0950
Phone:(800)345‐3851or(607)753‐6711
Website:www.intertek.com
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TableofContents
1. DEFINITIONOFTERMS................................................................................................................1
1.1 A
IRCLEANERTYPES........................................................................................................................1
1.2 AHAM
VERIFIDEMARK..................................................................................................................1
1.3 A
PPROPRIATESTAKEHOLDERS..........................................................................................................2
1.4 B
ASICMODEL...............................................................................................................................2
1.5 B
RANDNAME...............................................................................................................................2
1.6 B
RANDNAMEOWNER....................................................................................................................2
1.7 C
ERTIFICATIONTESTING..................................................................................................................2
1.8 C
LEANAIRDELIVERYRATE(CADR)..................................................................................................2
1.9 D
ERIVATIVEMODEL.......................................................................................................................2
1.10 D
IRECTORY.............................................................................................................................3
1.11 D
OCUMENTEDINTERVIEW.........................................................................................................3
1.12 E
NERGYVERIFICATIONMODEL...................................................................................................3
1.13 F
IRSTLINEOFDISTRIBUTION.....................................................................................................3
1.14 G
OVERNMENTAGENCIES..........................................................................................................3
1.15 I
NITIATIONFEE........................................................................................................................3
1.16 L
ETTERSOFINSTRUCTION..........................................................................................................3
1.17 L
ICENSEAGREEMENT................................................................................................................4
1.18 L
ICENSEE................................................................................................................................4
1.19 L
ICENSOR...............................................................................................................................4
1.20 M
ANUFACTURER.....................................................................................................................4
1.21 M
AXIMUMCERTIFIEDRATINGS..................................................................................................4
1.22 M
IXEDBASICMODELS..............................................................................................................4
1.23 O
PERATINGPOWER.................................................................................................................4
1.24 O
ZONEEMISSIONLIMIT............................................................................................................4
1.25 P
ARTICIPANT...........................................................................................................................4
1.26 P
LUG‐INROOMAIRCLEANER....................................................................................................5
1.27 P
ORTABLEELECTRICROOMAIRCLEANER....................................................................................5
1.28 P
RIVATEBRANDOWNER...........................................................................................................5
1.29 P
RODUCTIONSURVEY...............................................................................................................5
1.30 P
ROGRAM..............................................................................................................................5
1.31 P
ROGRAMLABORATORY(TECHNICALADMINISTRATOR).................................................................5
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1.32 PROGRAMMODELSSOLDINTHEUNITEDSTATES..........................................................................5
1.33 PROGRAMMODELSSOLDINCOUNTRIESOUTSIDETHEUNITEDSTATES............................................5
1.34 P
ROGRAMPARTICIPATIONFEE...................................................................................................6
1.35 P
ROGRAMYEAR......................................................................................................................6
1.36 Q
UALIFIEDPRODUCTLIST(“QPL”).............................................................................................6
1.37 R
UN‐INPERIOD.......................................................................................................................6
1.38 AHAM
SEAL...........................................................................................................................6
1.39 S
PECIFIEDCOUNTRIES...............................................................................................................6
1.40 S
TAKEHOLDER.........................................................................................................................7
1.41 S
TANDBYPOWER.....................................................................................................................7
1.42 T
ESTPROCEDURE.....................................................................................................................7
1.43 T
ESTUNITS.............................................................................................................................7
1.44 T
OLERANCE.............................................................................................................................7
1.45 V
ERIFICATIONTESTING.............................................................................................................7
1.46 V
ERIFIED................................................................................................................................7
1.47 W
ITHDRAWFROMTHEMARKET.................................................................................................7
2. PROGRAMSCOPE.......................................................................................................................8
2.1 A
PPLICABLESTANDARD...................................................................................................................8
2.2 F
ACTORSCERTIFIED........................................................................................................................8
2.3 T
OLERANCE...................................................................................................................................8
2.4 G
LOBALREQUIREMENTS.................................................................................................................9
2.5 P
UBLICATIONOFDIRECTORIES..........................................................................................................9
2.6 D
IRECTORYINFORMATION.............................................................................................................10
2.7 P
ROGRAMFORMS........................................................................................................................10
2.8 E
LIGIBLEMODELS........................................................................................................................10
2.9 S
UBMISSIONOFDATA...................................................................................................................10
2.10 M
ODELENROLLMENTFORM...................................................................................................12
2.11 O
PTIONALCERTIFIEDMODELS.................................................................................................12
2.12 U
NITSELECTION....................................................................................................................13
2.13 P
ARAMETERSFORELIGIBILITY..................................................................................................13
2.14 R
OUNDINGPROCEDURES........................................................................................................14
2.15 D
ETERMINATIONOFMODELSTOBESELECTEDFORVERIFICATION..................................................14
2.16 S
ELECTIONEXAMPLES.............................................................................................................15
3. PROGRAMREQUIREMENTS......................................................................................................17
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3.1 GOVERNANCE..............................................................................................................................17
3.2 AHAMOBLIGATIONS...................................................................................................................17
3.3 L
ICENSEEOBLIGATIONS.................................................................................................................18
3.4 L
ABORATORYOBLIGATIONS...........................................................................................................19
3.5 A
LTERNATETESTFACILITYOBLIGATIONS..........................................................................................19
4. PROGRAMFUNDING.................................................................................................................20
4.1 F
EES..........................................................................................................................................20
4.2 Y
EARLYPRODUCTIONSURVEY........................................................................................................21
4.3 B
ILLING/INVOICES........................................................................................................................21
4.4 T
ERMINATION.............................................................................................................................22
5. PROGRAMPROCEDURES..........................................................................................................23
5.1 C
ERTIFICATION............................................................................................................................23
5.2 V
ERIFICATION..............................................................................................................................24
6. CHALLENGEPROCEDURE..........................................................................................................36
6.1 C
HALLENGERULES.......................................................................................................................36
6.2 I
NITIATINGACHALLENGE...............................................................................................................36
6.3 V
OLUNTARYCHANGESINRATINGS.................................................................................................37
6.4 M
ULTIPLECHALLENGES.................................................................................................................37
7. RULESFORUSEOFTHESEAL,ADVERTISINGANDPROMOTIONALREFERENCESTOTHE
PROGRAM.................................................................................................................................38
7.1 R
ULESFORUSEOFTHESEALANDADVERTISING................................................................................38
7.2 S
UBMISSIONOFSPECIFICATIONSHEETSANDPROMOTIONALMATERIALSFORPROGRAMINSPECTION........41
8. OZONEEMISSIONINFORMATION............................................................................................42
8.1 S
COPE........................................................................................................................................42
8.2 D
EFINITIONOFANDBASISFOROZONEEMISSIONLIMIT.....................................................................42
8.3 D
ATASUBMISSIONFORINCLUSIONINCERTIFICATIONDIRECTORY........................................................42
8.4 I
NCLUSIONOFOZONEEMISSIONINFORMATIONONPACKAGING..........................................................42
APPENDIXA:APPROVEDTESTPROCEDURECLARIFICATIONSFORUSEINTHEAHAMAIRCLEANER
CERTIFICATIONPROGRAM.......................................................................................................43
APPENDIXB:AHAMAIRCLEANERCERTIFICATIONPROGRAMLICENSEAGREEMENT.........................44
APPENDIXC:AHAMAIRCLEANERCERTIFICATIONPROGRAMCHALLENGEREQUESTFORM..............53
APPENDIXD:AHAMMARKANDSEALREQUIREMENTS.......................................................................54
APPENDIXE:EXAMPLEOFPROGRAMPRODUCTIONSURVEY.............................................................67
APPENDIXF:ENERGYSTARVERIFICATIONTESTING.............................................................................71
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1. DEFINITIONOFTERMS
1.1 AIRCLEANERTYPES
Portableelectricroomaircleanersmaybepositionedasfloor,table,plug‐inorwallmounted
appliances.Someportableelectricroomair cleanersmaybe designedtooperate inmore
thanonelocation‐floor,tableorwallmountedpositions.
1.2.1 RoomAirCleaner‐FloorType
Floortypeportableelectricroomaircleanersaredesignedtostandaloneonthefloorofa
roomandaredesignated asstand‐alonefloormodels by the manufacturer. Appliances of
thistypearetestedonthefloor.
1.2.2 AirCleaner‐TableType
Tabletyperoomaircleanersaredesignedtosetonatableorcounterbythemanufacturer.
Appliancesofthistypearetestedonthetablestand.
1.2.3 AirCleaner‐WallType
Walltyperoomaircleanersaredesignedtoattachtoawalland are designated as a wall
mountableorplug‐inunitby themanufacturer.Awall typeunit mustincludeappropriate
wallmountingbracketsorspecificallydesignatedinstructionstomounttheroomaircleaner
integrallytothewall(i.e.notashelf).Appliancesofthistypearetestedonthewallmount
standshowninAnnexGofANSI/AHAMAC‐1(latestedition).
1.2.4 AirCleaner‐CombinationType
Combinationtypeportableelectricroomaircleanersaredesignedtooperateinoneormore
orientations/positions (floor, table, wall). A combination type portable electric room air
cleanermaybetestedatanyofthethreelocations(floor,table,wall)forwhichithasbeen
designatedbythemanufacturer.
1.2.5 AirCleaner‐CeilingType
Atthistimenomarketableceiling‐typeportableelectricroomaircleanershavebeentested
through these procedures. Uniform testing practices and statistical examination of such
applianceshavenotbeenconductedandareconsideredoutsidethescopeofthismethodas
definedinSection2.
1.2 AHAMVERIFIDEMARK
TheAHAMVerifideMark(“TheMark”)isthemarkormarksownedbyAHAMandauthorized
byAHAMfor theusebymanufacturersandprivatebrandresellersofaircleanerswhoare
Licensees in the Program. The Mark is applied to the model(s) included in the AHAM
Program(SeeAppendix“D”).
TheLicensorownsregisteredtrademark,servicemark,and/orcertificationmark(hereafter
TheMarkandTheSealasmorefullyidentifiedintheProceduralGuide)inthecountriesand
jurisdictions which are listed inExhibitCofAppendixBwhichisattachedheretoand
incorporatedhereinbyreference,andherebylicensesrightstouseTheMarkandTheSeal
onlyinthosecountriesandjurisdictions.AlthoughtheLicensordoesnotobjecttoLicensee’s
useofTheSealandTheMarkincountriesandjurisdictionsotherthanthoselistedinExhibit
C, such use is at Licensee’s own risk since Licensor owns no registered rights in those
countriesandjurisdictions.LicensoragreesthatLicenseewillnotclaimproprietaryrightsto
TheSealandTheMarkinanycountryorjurisdictionsnotlistedinExhibitC,andwillnotfile
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anyapplicationsforregistrationoftheSealorTheMarkinanycountriesorjurisdictionsnot
listedinExhibitC.
1.3 APPROPRIATESTAKEHOLDERS
TheAppropriateStakeholderfortheprogramisEPAEnergyStarandwillbenotifiedinthe
eventofafindingoffinalnon‐complianceforagivenmodel..
1.4 BASICMODEL
A basic model is a single unit that represents a unique performance design configuration.
Models identical to the basic model in functional design, performance characteristics and
CADR values are considered derivative models including models of different brand names
manufacturedbythesameLicensee.Collectivelythesemodelsarecalleda“BasicModel”.
Differentbrand‐namemodelsmaybeinaBasicModel.Aunitshallnotbedesignatedasa
separatebasicmodelifithasthesameCADRasadesignatedbasicmodelbutdiffersfromit
onlyindecorativetreatmentoroperatingpower(VoltageandFrequency);rather,itshallbe
consideredaderivativeofthebasicmodel.
1.5 BRANDNAME
Thecommercialnamebywhichaproductlineisknowntotheconsumerasdeterminedand
providedbytheProgramparticipant.
1.6 BrandNameOwner
BrandNameOwnersareentitieshavingexclusiverightstomodelsofferedintotheMarket
andareabletofullyexecutetheprovisionsoftheProceduralGuide.
1.7 CERTIFICATIONTESTING
InitialtestingtodeterminetheCADRvalues(andforenergyverifiedmodels,thestandbyand
operating power) for tobacco smoke, dust and pollen, determined in accordance with
ANSI/AHAM AC‐1 Standard, Method for Measuring Performance of Portable Household
Electric Room Air Cleaners (latest edition). For energy verified models, licensee shall also
providethestandbyandoperatingpower,inaccordancewithENERGYSTARtestprocedure.
1.8 CLEANAIRDELIVERYRATE(CADR)
Themeasureofthedeliveryofcontaminantfreeairbyaportableelectricroomaircleaner,
alwaysexpressedincubicfeetperminute(cfm)orcubicmetersperminute(cmm).More
technically,CADRistherateofcontaminantreductioninthetestchamberwhentheunitis
turnedon,minustherateofnaturalcontaminantdecaywhentheunitisnotrunning,times
thevolumeofthetestchamberasmeasuredincubicfeet.
CADRsarealwaysthemeasurementofaunit’sperformanceasacompletesystem.CADRs
havenolinearrelationshiptoairmovementortothecharacteristicsofanyparticularfilter
media.
1.9 DERIVATIVEMODEL
Aunitthathas thesame performancecharacteristicsand CADRvalues asthebasic model.
For true derivative models (Color, Packaging, Distributer SKU), use of the A‐2 form is
acceptable. All other derivatives including models with different components and and
intended for different market voltage/frequency require testingofasingleunitanda
comparisonistobeperformed.Ifidentifiedthatthemodelrequestedisatruederivative,an
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A‐1andA‐2formistobesubmittedtolistthemodelintheProgram.Shouldaunitnotbe
identifiedasaderivative,itwillbetreatedasabasemodel.
1.10 DIRECTORY
A document listing all certified models, CADR ratings and appropriate room size for each
participatingLicensee.TheDirectorywillalsodetailinformationsuchasiftheunitwasre‐
rated.Compliancewithcurrentozoneemissionlimitsisalsolisted in the Directory. The
listingprovidesanopportunityfortheLicenseetoreportozoneemissioninformationtothe
public;theProgramLaboratorycollectsthisinformation,butthisinformationisnotverified
bytheProgramLaboratory.
1.11 DOCUMENTEDINTERVIEW
ADocumentedInterviewisaninterviewbetweentheProgramLaband Licensee after a
finding of potential non‐compliance with Program requirements, ortocompletethe
initiation of a challenge. If conducted via telephone call or inperson,theresultsare
documented bythe ProgramLaboratoryandissuedto theLicensee,withAHAMcopiedon
thereport.Ifconductedviaemail,AHAMshallalsobecopiedonthemailing.
1.12 ENERGYVERIFICATIONMODEL
AmodelforwhichtheoperatingpowerandstandbypowerhavebeencertifiedbyanEPA‐
approvedCertificationBody(CB)andwhichissubjecttoenergyverificationtestingunderthe
AHAMprogram,inaccordancetotherequirementsoftheEPAforENERGYSTAR.Allmodels
aLicenseehasinboththeAHAMprogramandENERGYSTARprogrammustbeverifiedfor
energy.ModelsthathavenotbeensubmittedtoENERGYSTARarenottobesubmittedto
AHAMforenergyverification.
1.13 FIRSTLINEOFDISTRIBUTION
The initial customer(s) to whom the Licensee and/or its branch office is/are selling its
productsthatarecoveredbytheAHAMCertificationProgram.Theinitialcustomermaybe,
for example, another manufacturer that is being supplied with the Licensee's products, a
privatebrander,adistributorthat will be selling theproductstoa retailer, or a retailer to
whomtheLicenseeissellingdirectly.
1.14 GOVERNMENTAGENCIES
FortheAHAMAirCleanerCertificationProgram,theonlygovernment agency to which
AHAMreportsistheUSEnvironmentalProtectionAgency(“EPA”)forthoseunitsvoluntarily
listedwiththeENERGYSTARProgram.
1.15 INITIATIONFEE
FeepaidbynewLicenseestocoverthecostsassociatedwithexecutingtherequirementsof
the Procedural Guide. These fees include verification testing of all Basic Models of new
Licenseeswithinthefirstyear(365days)intheProgram.
1.16 LETTERSOFINSTRUCTION
Letters of Instruction are documents developed by AHAM staff thatdefineorotherwise
detailtheoperationoftheprogramandassociatedproceduralguides.LettersofInstruction
are published as an interim step before updating and balloting of the Procedural Guide is
completed. Letters of Instruction may be issued when EPA or other stakeholders issue
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amendedrulingsand/orguidance,indicatingtheimplementationofsuchamendmentand/or
guidance within the AHAM Program. As Letters of Instruction are published, they will be
disseminatedtoprogramparticipants.Allsuchletterswillbecontrolledbyarevisioncoding
systemandmaintainedunderAHAM’sdocumentcontrolpolicy.LettersofInstructionareto
be differentiated from AHAM Interpretations, as InterpretationsreferonlytoAHAM
Standards.
1.17 LICENSEAGREEMENT
AcontractbetweenAHAMandLicenseesthatspecifiestheobligationsofeachpartyaspart
oftheAHAMRoomAirCleanerCertificationProgram.ThisProcedural Guide acts as a
supplementtoandaspartoftheLicenseAgreement.
1.18 LICENSEE
AmanufacturerorbrandnameownerthatexecutedalicenseagreementasaLicenseewith
AHAMandisauthorizedtoparticipateinthePortableElectricRoomAirCleanerCertification
Program.
1.19 LICENSOR
ASSOCIATION OF HOME APPLIANCE MANUFACTURERS (AHAM), a not‐for‐profit business
associationincorporatedintheDistrictofColumbia,havingitsprincipalofficeat111119th
Street,N.W.,Suite402,Washington,DC20036.
1.20 MANUFACTURER
Anentitythatmanufacturesroomaircleaners.
1.21 MAXIMUMCERTIFIEDRATINGS
Maximum CADR value a manufacturer can display on the “AHAM CADRSeal”fortobacco
smoke,dust,pollenandroomsize.TheMaximumCertifiedRatingsarecalculatedusingthe
averageofthree(3)testvaluesthataresuppliedbytheProgramLaboratorytotheLicensee.
1.22 MIXEDBASICMODELS
MixedBasicModelsareBasicModelsthatincludebothENERGYSTARandnon‐ENERGYSTAR
qualifiedmodels.Inthesecircumstances,anymodelselectedwillbeexpectedtomeetthe
verification criteria for ENERGY STAR verification, regardless oftheENERGYSTAR
qualificationofthemodelselected.
1.23 OPERATINGPOWER
Theoperatingpowerofanaircleaner,asmeasuredperSection9ofANSI/AHAMAC‐1(latest
edition),expressedinWatts.
1.24 OZONEEMISSIONLIMIT
UnderwritersLaboratorySafetyStandard867(UL867,Part37)recognizes50partsperbillion
(ppb)asamaximumozoneemissionlimit.TheLicenseevoluntarilyprovidesthisinformation
totheProgramLaboratory,butthisinformationisnotverifiedbytheProgramLaboratory.
1.25 PARTICIPANT
Anentitywhoseportableelectricroomaircleanermodel(s)arecertified.Aparticipantmay
ormaynotbeanAHAMLicensee.Anon‐Licenseeparticipant'saircleanermaybecertifiedif
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submittedtotheProgrambyanothercompany(eitherthemanufacturerorthebrand‐name
owner)whoisanAHAMLicensee.
1.26 PLUG‐INROOMAIRCLEANER
Afixedlocationroomaircleanerdirectlyconnectedtoanelectric receptacle (outlet) by
meansofdirectplug‐in(noelectriccord).
1.27 PORTABLEELECTRICROOMAIRCLEANER
An Alternating Current electric appliance with the function of removing particulate matter
fromtheairandwhichmaybemovedfromroomtoroom.
1.28 PRIVATEBRANDOWNER
Anentitythatmarketsbutdoesnotmanufactureitsownbrandnameunits.
1.29 PRODUCTIONSURVEY
AsurveydistributedbyAHAMonJuly1ofeachyear.Thesurveyisusedtodeterminethe
productionvolumeofmodelswithintheProgram,aswellasthenumberofBasicModels,for
each Licensee between July 1 of the previous year and June 30 of the current year to
calculateProgramparticipationandbasicmodelfees.
1.30 PROGRAM
TheAHAMAirCleanerCertificationPrograminitsentirety,includingLicenseecertification,
verificationtesting,challengetesting,theDirectoryanduseoftheAHAMMark.
1.31 PROGRAMLABORATORY(TECHNICALADMINISTRATOR)
AnindependenttestinglaboratoryundercontracttoAHAMtodetermineMaximumCertified
Ratings, administer product directory, select models for testing, perform verification tests,
andcollectcertifieddata.(Seesection3.2)
1.26.1 AlternateTestFacility
An independent testing laboratory correlated to the Program Laboratory, qualified to
determineMaximumCertifiedRatings,anddeliverratingstotheProgram.SeetheAlternate
LaboratoryAnnexforfurtherinformation.
1.32 PROGRAMMODELSSOLDINTHEUNITEDSTATES
AllmodelssoldintheUnitedStateswhoseratingsarerequiredtobecertifiedandsubmitted
totheProgramunderthetermsoftheLicenseAgreement,theProceduralGuideandLetters
ofInstruction from AHAM.Each Licensee shallcertifythe CADRandsupplydataonallair
cleanermodelssoldoradvertisedbythemanufacturerasportableroomaircleanerswhich
are manufactured by it or for it under its brand name(s) for sale within the United States
EachLicenseeshallalsocertifytheCADRandsupplydataonallprivate‐brandmodelswhich
theLicensee itselfistodistributewithintheUnitedStates.EachLicenseeshallalsocertify
theoperatingandstandbypowerratingsforallaircleanermodelssoldoradvertisedbyitor
foritthatarealsocertifiedtotheEPAasENERGYSTARcompliant,incompliancewithEPA
certificationrequirementsintheUnitedStates.
1.33 PROGRAMMODELSSOLDINCOUNTRIESOUTSIDETHEUNITEDSTATES
BasicModel(s)ofportableelectricroomaircleanersthattheLicenseechoosestoincludein
theAHAMAirCleanerCertificationProgrammustbecertified.Each Licensee shall supply
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data on all air cleaner models within the Basic Model which aresoldinothercountries.
Models included in the AHAM Air Cleaner Certification Program must display The Seal in
accordancewiththisonpackagingofunitssoldincountrieslistedinExhibitCofAppendixB
oftheLicenseAgreementinwhichAHAMownsaregistrationforTheMark.AlthoughAHAM
does not object to Licensee’s use of The Seal and The Mark in countries and jurisdictions
otherthanthoselistedinExhibitC,suchuseisatLicensee’sownrisksinceLicensorownsno
registeredrightsinthose countries andjurisdictions.Licensoragrees that Licenseewillnot
claimproprietaryrightstoTheSealandTheMarkinanycountryorjurisdictionsnotlistedin
ExhibitC,andwillnotfileanyapplicationsforregistrationof the Seal or The Markinany
countriesorjurisdictionsnotlistedinExhibitC.
1.34 PROGRAMPARTICIPATIONFEE
AfeecalculatedannuallythatLicenseespaytoAHAMfortheadministrationoftheProgram.
ParticipationFeesarebasedonthevolumeofproductshippedduringatwelvemonthperiod
between July 1 of the previous year and June 30 of the current year.TheProgram
ParticipationFeeappliestolicenseesfollowingthefirstfullyear(365days)ofparticipationin
theProgram,whichiscoveredbytheInitiationFee.
1.35 PROGRAMYEAR
TheProgramYearextendsfromJanuary1throughDecember30ofeach calendar year.
Modelsproducedandavailableforsaleduringthisperiodareconsideredtobemodelsofthe
currentProgramYeareventhoughamanufacturerorprivatebrandresellermaymarketat
anothertime.
1.36 QUALIFIEDPRODUCTLIST(“QPL”)
TheENERGYSTARprogram’slistofallENERGYSTARqualifiedproductsavailableforsalein
theUnitedStates
1.37 RUN‐INPERIOD
A48hourpre‐conditioningofportableelectricroomaircleanersperformedbytheProgram
Laboratorypriortoverificationtesting.
1.38 AHAMSEAL
The AHAM Air Cleaner Seal (“The Seal”) is the mark or marks owned by AHAM and
authorized by AHAM for use by all manufacturers and private brand resellers of portable
electric room air cleaners who are Licensees in the Program. According to the Program,
manufacturerscertifyandAHAMverifiesthattheCADRfortobaccosmoke,dustandpollen
(based upon use of an identified filter, where applicable) of all portable electric room air
cleaners whose packaging display The Seal are determined and accurately stated in
accordancewiththeANSI/AHAMAC‐1Standard(latestedition).TheSealistobeappliedto
theproductpackagingand can beusedinalladvertisement and literature associatedwith
programmodels(SeeAppendix“D”).
1.39 SPECIFIEDCOUNTRIES
Countries in which products are sold or distributed that are different from those sold or
distributedintheUnitedStates.
The United States are distinguished from Specified Countries because of more stringent
Programrequirements.TheUnitedStatesincludesallofthestates,theDistrictofColumbia,
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theTerritoriesandothergeographicalareasassociatedwith,orsubjecttothejurisdictionof
theUnitedStates.
1.40 STAKEHOLDER
Individuals,groupsorentitiesthathaveaconcernintheprocessandresultsoftheProgram.
Entitiesmayinclude,butnotbelimitedto:ProgramLicensees,theEnvironmentalProtection
Agency(EPA)andNaturalResourcesCanada(NRCan).
1.41 STANDBYPOWER
Thepowerusedbyanaircleanerinastablenon‐operationalmode,asmeasuredperSection
10ofANSI/AHAMAC‐1(latestedition),expressedinWatts.
1.42 TESTPROCEDURE
Certification, Verification, and Challenge testing will be basedonANSI/AHAMAC‐1(Latest
Edition)proceduresand thisGuide toverifytheCADRfortobaccosmoke,dustandpollen;
and,forenergyverifiedmodels,theoperatingandstandbypower,withadditionalspecificity
provided by approved interpretations and collectively referred to as “Test Procedure”.
ENERGYSTARtestingwillbeperformedaccordingtotestprocedurespecifiedbyEPA.
1.43 TESTUNITS
IndividualaircleanersthatarecertifiedbyProgramLaborAlternateTestFacility,orverified
bytheProgramLaboratory
1.44 TOLERANCE
Tolerances allow for variations that inevitably occur in any given manufacturing or testing
facility. They are not to be used to rate a given model at values other than measured
performance.Fornon‐ENERGYSTARproducts,duringverificationtesting,theCADRofany
unitshallnotbelessthan90%ofitscertifiedCADRfortobaccosmokeanddust,andnoless
than80%ofitsCADRforpollen.ForENERGYSTARproducts,thetolerancesaredetermined
inaccordancewithEPADirective2011‐04DeterminationofTestingFailureforENERGYSTAR
VerificationProgram.
1.45 VERIFICATIONTESTING
AnnualtestsconductedbytheProgramLaboratoryundercontracttoAHAMinaccordance
withANSI/AHAMAC‐1(latestedition)andENERGYSTARprocedurestoverifytheCADRfor
tobaccosmoke,dustandpollen.ForEnergyStarverifiedmodels,theoperatingandstandby
powerwillalsobeverified.
1.46 VERIFIED
ConfirmationoftheLicensee'scertifiedratingsforoperatingpower,standbypower,andthe
removaloftobaccosmoke,dust,andpollenbyAHAMaccordingtoProgramprocedures.
1.47 WITHDRAWFROMTHEMARKET
AllinstancesinwhichaLicenseeexercisestheoptiontoWithdrawBasicModel(s)fromthe
AHAMAirCleanerCertificationProgramshallresultinimmediateremovalofallunitswithin
theBasicModel(s)undertheLicenseescontrolasofthedateofnotificationofwithdrawal
fromthemarket.
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2. PROGRAMSCOPE
The Program will certify the CADR for portable room air cleaners.Foraircleaners
participating in the ENERGY STAR program, the AHAM Program will verify the Dust
CADR/Watt ratio and Standby Power. The program will verify the reported values are
consistent with the rated CADR, Operating Power and Standby Power reported by the
Licensee.TheratedCADR,OperatingPowerandStandbyPowerreportedtotheProgramby
LicenseeswillbeequivalenttothevaluesreportedtoU.S.governmentagencies.Whilethe
Program will communicate with appropriate regulatory agencies within the United States,
includingnotificationofnon‐compliances,theProgramwill notdeterminecompliancewith
anyregulatoryorothervoluntaryprogramrequirements.
2.1 APPLICABLESTANDARD
Under the Program, Licensees certify the operating power, standby power, and CADR for
tobacco smoke, dust and pollen (based upon use of an identified filter, if applicable),
determinedinaccordancewiththeANSI/AHAMAC‐1Standard(latestedition).
TheProgramLaboratorywillconductrandomverificationtestsandevaluatetestdatawithin
theframeworkoftheStandard,LicenseAgreementandProceduralGuiderequirementsand
ENERGYSTAReligibilityrequirements,whereapplicable.
Licensees must use all practical means at their command to continuously assure that the
certifiedratingsoftheiraircleanersareincompliancewithProgramrequirements.
2.2 FACTORSCERTIFIED
Under this Program, the Licensee uses the Maximum Certified Rating provided by the
ProgramLaboratoryorAlternateTestFacilitytocertifytheoperatingpower,standbypower,
and CADR for tobacco smoke, dust and pollen in accordance with the ANSI/AHAM AC‐1
Standard(latestedition).ForEnergyStarverifiedmodels,thestandbyandoperatingpower
shallalsobeprovided.TheLicenseeissolelyresponsibleforcertifyingthesevalueswiththe
EPA.
2.3 TOLERANCE
TheintentoftheindustryistoassurethattheCADRforallportable electric room air
cleanersproducedbyeachLicenseeare100%ofthecertifiedratings.Tolerancesallowfor
variationsthatinevitablyoccurinanygivenmanufacturingortestingfacility.Theyarenotto
beusedtorateagivenmodelatvaluesotherthantheaverageperformancevaluesofallunit
fromtheassemblyline.
TheCADRofanyproductionunittestedduringverificationtestsshallnotbelessthan90%of
itsclaimedCADRfordust,90%ofitsclaimedCADRfortobaccosmokeand80%ofitsclaimed
CADRforpollen.
For ENERGY STAR models, the determination of compliance with ENERGY STAR eligibility
requirements for CADR/ Watt and standby power shall be made according to the
requirementsofAppendixF(EPADirectiveNo.2011‐04,mostrecentdate)
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2.4 GLOBALREQUIREMENTS
2.4.1 Units
CADRwill bereportedas cubicfeetperminute (cfm) forall units,regardlessofcountryof
manufactureordistribution.Maintainingunitsincfmisimportanttoensureconsistencyof
reportingbetweenallportableelectricroomaircleanermodels.
Room size calculations will be specified in U.S. units (square feet) and/or SI units (square
meters).
2.4.2 Voltage/Frequency
CertifiedCADRfortobaccosmoke,dustandpollenshallbereportedattheoperatingvoltage
andfrequency of the equipment, as described on the model's nameplate and reportedon
Form A‐1: Model Data for Directory.Ifmultiplevoltagesarespecified, CADR values for
tobacco smoke, dust and pollen will be measured and reported for each typical
voltage/frequencycombination(seeSection2.5foralistoftypical voltage/frequency
combinations).
IfrequiredbyLicensee,amodelsratedfordifferentvoltages/frequenciescanbeconsidered
derivativemodelsgiventhattheymeettheCADRacceptabilitycriteria.
Verification will be completed at the voltage and frequency specified on the equipment's
nameplate. All verification reports will specify the voltage and frequency used during
verification.
2.5 PUBLICATIONOFDIRECTORIES
AHAMwillmaintainalistingofallcurrentcertifiedmodels.Thislistwillbedisplayedinthe
on‐lineDirectoryofCertifiedPortable ElectricRoomAirCleaners.Thislistingwillbemade
availabletoanyonerequestingit.
APDFversionoftheDirectoryispublishedquarterlyinJanuary,April,JulyandOctober.The
AHAMonlineDirectoryiscontinuouslyupdated.
Models will be listed in the Directory by standard voltage/frequency combinations. All
voltage/frequency combinations will be specified on Form A‐1: Model Data for Directory.
Typicalvoltage/frequencycombinationsarelistedbelowandshouldbeusedwhenspecifying
electricalsupplydetailsfortestingandtheDirectory:
Europe 230V 50Hz
NorthAmerica 115V 60Hz
Japan 100V 50/60Hz
China 220V 50Hz
AustraliaandNewZealand 230V 50Hz
RoomsizewillbereportedinU.S.(squarefeet)and/orSI(squaremeters)units,depending
ontheunitsspecifiedinFormA‐1:ModelDataforDirectory.
AllfeesandsubmissionofacompletedFormA‐1:ModelDataforDirectorytotheProgram
LaboratoryisrequiredbeforemodelswillbepublishedintheDirectory.FormA‐1servesas
authorizationforAHAMtopublishamodel’scertifiedvalues.
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2.6 DIRECTORYINFORMATION
The Air Cleaner Certification Directory displays currently listed models with their CADR
ratingsandappropriateroomsize.TheDirectorywillalsodetailinformationsuchasifthe
unitwasre‐rated.
2.7 PROGRAMFORMS
TheformslistedbelowareusedtoadministerthisProgram.The forms and the
accompanyinginstructionbooklet,PortableElectricRoomAirCleanerCertificationProgram–
InstructionsforCompletingForms,canbeobtainedfromAHAMortheProgram
Administrator.
FormNumber
Title

A‐1 ModelDataforDirectory
A‐2 CrossIndexofModelNumbersbyBrand
A‐3
A‐3A
ContactandSelectionSiteForm
AdditionalContactInformationForm
A‐4 PortableElectricRoomAirCleanerSelectionReport
A‐5 PortableElectricRoomAirCleanerVerificationTestingReport
A‐6 Non‐ComplianceNotification
A‐7 NoticeofMaximumCertifiedRating
A‐8 RequestforModelDeletion
A‐9 ChallengeRequestForm
A‐11 ModelEnrollmentForm
2.8 ELIGIBLEMODELS
EachProgramLicenseeshallreportthecertifiedCADRonallaircleanersitmanufacturersfor
its brand name(s) or for other Licensee’s brand name(s) for sale within the United States.
EachmodelparticipatingintheENERGYSTARProgrammusthavethe certified CADR,
OperatingPower,andStandbyPowerreported.EachmanufacturerwhoisaLicenseeshall
also report the certified CADR on all private brand models which the Licensee itself is to
distributewithintheUnitedStates.Certifiedvaluesshallbeconsistentwiththosesubmitted
totheU.S.governmentagenciesforcompliancepurposes.
2.9 SUBMISSIONOFDATA
CertificationdataforanewmodelsubjecttotheProgrammustbesubmittednolaterthan
thefirstdaythemodelissoldoradvertisedasaportableelectricroomaircleaner,whichever
occursfirst.Theestimateddateonwhichproductionofcertified units will begin mustbe
includedinthedataprovidedtotheProgramLaboratory.
2.9.1 LicenseeInformation
LicenseesshallprovidetheProgramLaboratorywiththefollowinginformationtodetermine
the proper identification of models and responsible individuals. Further information on
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ProgramformscanbefoundinPortableElectric Room Air Cleaner Certification Program –
InstructionsforCompletingForms.
a. ModelsDataforDirectory(FormA‐1)
b. Participants'certifiedbasicmodelsandallderivativesofeachbasicmodel(FormA‐2)
c. Contactinformationandsampleselectionsite(FormA‐3)
d. Modelsnolongerproduced(FormA‐8)
e. Allcertifiedmodelscurrentlyavailableforsale,annually(FormA‐11)
2.9.2 MandatoryProgramModels
EachLicenseeshallreportthecertifiedCADRonallaircleanermodelssoldoradvertisedby
themanufacturerasaircleanerswhicharemanufacturedbyitor for it under its brand
name(s) for sale within the United States. Each model participating in the ENERGY STAR
programmusthavethecertifiedCADR,Operatingpower,andStandby Power reported.
ReportedCADRvaluesmustbeidenticaltocertifiedcompliancevaluessubmittedtotheU.S.
governmentagencies.
Theserequirementsapplytoallmodelstobesold,whetherornottheyaresoldfortest
marketpurposes,inalimitedquantity,orinaspecifiedmarketarea.
TheUnitedStatesincludesallofthestates,theDistrictofColumbia,theTerritoriesandother
geographicalareasassociatedwith,orsubjectto,thejurisdictionoftheUnitedStates.
2.9.3 OptionalModels
The Licensee may, at its option, selectively certify and supply data on air cleaners Basic
Model(s)forsalewithinSpecifiedCountries.Ifsuchunitsare tobecertifiedintheAHAM
ProgramtheymustbereportedtoAHAMandtheProgramLaboratoryforverification and
inclusion in any appropriate production surveys. Licensee must display The Seal in
accordancewiththeProceduralGuideonunitssoldinSpecifiedCountrieslistedinExhibitC
ofAppendixBoftheLicenseAgreementinwhichAHAMownsaregistrationforThe Mark.
AlthoughAHAMdoesnotobjecttoLicensee’suseofTheSealandTheMarkincountriesand
jurisdictionsotherthanthoselistedinExhibitC,suchuseis at Licensee’s own risk since
Licensorownsnoregisteredrightsinthosecountriesandjurisdictions.TheLicensoragrees
that Licensee will not claim proprietary rights in The Seal andTheMarkinanycountryor
jurisdictions notlistedin ExhibitC,andwillnotfileanyapplications for registration of the
SealorTheMarkinanycountriesorjurisdictionsnotlistedinExhibitC.
Thesecertificationrequirementsapplytoallmodelstobesold,whetherornottheyaresold
fortestmarketpurposes,inalimitedquantity,orinaspecifiedmarketarea.
2.9.4 PrivateBrandModels
TheLicensee mustreport the certified CADRdataonprivate‐brandaircleaners thatitsells
withintheUnitedStatesthataremanufacturedbyanentityseparatefromandunrelatedto
it. In order to have such private brands included in the Certification Program, the
manufacturershall report thecertifiedCADR(and Operating Power andStandbyPowerfor
ENERGYSTARmodels)onallaircleanersthatitmanufacturesforthesameprivatebrandfor
salewithintheUnitedStates.
In order for private brands to participate in the program, private brand owners who sell
modelsfrommultiplemanufacturersmustensurethatallmanufacturersfortheirbrandare
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Licensees. If not allmanufacturersareLicensees, the private brandownermustbecomea
Licenseeandcertifythosemodelsnotcertifiedbythemanufacturer.
2.10 MODELENROLLMENTFORM
ToensurethatmodelsintheProgramareconsistentwiththoseavailable in the market,
LicenseesshallprovideanupdatedmodellisttotheProgramLaboratory,withcertifiedvalues
consistentwiththosesubmittedtotheEPAforEnergyVerificationModels,usingthemodel
enrollmentformprovidedbytheProgramLaboratory,atthebeginningofeachcalendaryear.
ThisformwillbemadeavailableelectronicallytoLicenseesoncetheyjointheProgram.The
Program Laboratory will ensure consistency between the information submitted in January
andtheProgramDirectoryatthattime.Modelsforselectioninthenextprogramyearwillbe
selectedfromtheupdatedmodellistingreceivedeachJanuary.Thelicenseeisresponsibleto
assure that the values provided on the model enrollment form are equivalent to those
reportedtotheEPA.
2.10.1 Carry‐OverModels
Onceamodelhasbeensubmittedforverification,itmustcontinuetobeverifiedthroughout
thelifetimeofthemodel,(i.e.,foraslongasthemodelisavailableforsaleatthedistributor
level). Identical model numbers are to be carried over from a prior year if no physical
changesaremadetothemodelsthataffecttheircertifiedratings.However,ifacarry‐over
modelistohaveadifferentcertifiedratingfromitspreviousrating,theLicenseemust
provide the Program Laboratory with the old model number and the updated model
numbers,whichshallbeconsistentwithmodelnumbersreported togovernment agencies.
Thiswillbeconsideredanewbasemodel.
Acarry‐overmodelissubjecttotestingagaineventhoughtestedduringtheprioryear.The
Licenseeisresponsibleformaintainingtheperformanceofthatmodelandmustadvisethe
ProgramLaboratoryofanychangesinproductionthatmayaffectitscertifiedvalues.
2.10.2 ModelsofPriorProductionStillBeingMarketed
TheLicensee mayalsosubmit dataon modelsnolongerbeing producedbutwhicharestill
availableforsalebythebrand‐nameowner.Modelsshallcontinuetobesubmittedaslong
astheyarebeingmarketedbythebrand‐nameownerandwillbesubjecttorandomselection
andverificationtesting.
2.11 OPTIONALCERTIFIEDMODELS
The manufacturer‐Licensee may certify operating power, standby power, CADR and supply
dataonprivate‐brandportableelectricroomaircleanermodelsthatitmanufacturesforsale
withintheUnitedStates byanentityseparate from andunrelatedto it. In order to have
such private brands included in the Certification Program, the manufacturer shall certify
operating power, standby power, CADR and supply data on all portable electric room air
cleanermodelsthat itmanufacturesforthesame private brandforsale withintheUnited
States.
TheLicenseemay,atitsoption,selectivelycertifyandsupplydataonportableelectricroom
aircleanermodel(s)forsalewithinSpecifiedCountries.Ifsuchunitsaretobecertifiedinthe
AHAMProgramtheymustbereportedtoAHAMandtheProgramLaboratoryforverification
andinclusioninanyappropriateproductionsurveys.Packagingfortheseunitsmustdisplay
theSealinaccordancewiththeProceduralGuideonunitssoldincountrieslistedinExhibitC
ofAppendixBtotheLicenseAgreementinwhich AHAMownsaregistrationforTheMark.
AlthoughAHAMdoesnotobjecttoLicensee’suseofTheSealandTheMarkincountriesand
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jurisdictionsotherthanthoselistedinExhibitC,suchuseis at Licensee’s own risk since
Licensorownsnoregisteredrightsinthosecountriesandjurisdictions.TheLicensoragrees
that Licensee will not claim proprietary rights in The Seal andTheMarkinanycountryor
jurisdictions notlistedin ExhibitC,andwillnotfileanyapplications for registration of the
SealorTheMarkinanycountriesorjurisdictionsnotlistedinExhibitC.
Thesecertificationrequirementsapplytoallmodelstobesold,whetherornottheyaresold
fortestmarketpurposes,inalimitedquantity,orinaspecifiedmarketarea.
OnehalfofeachLicensee’sbasicmodelsaresubjecttoverification testing requirements
(Section5.2).TheLicenseeisresponsibleformaintainingtheperformanceofthatmodeland
must advise the Program Laboratory of any changes in productionthatmayaffectits
certifiedvalues.FornewparticipantsintheProgram,eachcertified basic model will be
verifiedduringthefirstyear.
2.12 UNITSELECTION
Licenseesmustprovideunitsforsampleselectionwithinthirty(30)daysfromtheProgram
Laboratoryrequestforsamples.PreferredselectionmethodsoftheProgramLaboratoryare
to select the test units randomly from manufacturer or distributor inventory or from a
currentshipmenttoadistributionpointasadvisedbythemanufacturer.Alternatively,test
unitsmaybepurchasedontheopenretailmarket.
LicenseesshallassurethatallbasicmodelsareavailablefortestingwithineachProgramyear
foraslongasthosemodelsareinthestreamofcommerce.Ifthemanufacturer doesnot
supply a sample for unit selection or give the location of a retail outlet to purchase the
product,themodelwillberemovedfromallsubsequentdirectoriesuntilsuchatimethatthe
samplesareprovidedandtested(Section5.2.1).
Theparticipantcompanywillnotbeinformed ofwhatmodels willbeselectedpriortothe
selector’s arrival at the selection site. If selecting from a manufacturer warehouse, the
randommodel(s)mustbeselectedfromatleastten(10)units.Allunitsselectedmustbeof
the same model family. If selecting from a distributor, the random model(s) must be
selectedfromaminimumlotsizeofatleastthree(3)units.
Amodelmaybeexcused fromtesting whereitsmanufacturerorprivatelabelerisable to
demonstrate that an identical model or model from the same familywasprocuredfor
verification testing in the preceding 12 months, or has already been procured by an EPA‐
approvedCBforverificationtesting.Theprogramlaboratorymaydecidetoselectalternative
modelsfortestingbasedontheproductionschedule.
When a selector identifies a unit for testing in a Licensee’s warehouse, the identified and
marked units must leave the facility for shipping to the Program Lab within 48 hours of
identification.
2.13 PARAMETERSFORELIGIBILITY
The lower and upper limits of measurability of ANSI/AHAM AC‐1 and therefore this
CertificationProgram,arenotedbelow:CADRRanges(lowerlimittoupperlimit)
TobaccoSmoke 10to450cfm
Dust 10to400cfm
Pollen 25to450cfm
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AportableelectricroomaircleaneriseligiblefortheAHAMCertificationProgramifatleast
oneoftheunit’sCADRvalues(tobaccosmoke,dustorpollen)fallsatorabovethelowerlimit
ofmeasurabilitynotedabove.
EachCADRofaunitthatmeetsthelowerlimitsofmeasurability must be certified if the
modelissoldoradvertisedbytheLicenseeasaportableelectricroomaircleaner.TheSeal
appearingonunitpackagingwitharatingbelowthelowerlimitsofmeasurabilitymustcarry
thefollowingtypeofstatement(orequivalent)fortheCADRvaluesthatfallbelowthelimits:
TobaccoSmoke "Lessthan10CADR"
Dust "Lessthan10CADR"
Pollen "Lessthan25CADR"
AllapplicablestatementsabovemustfollowanypollutantforwhichtheCADRistoosmallto
beaccuratelyquantifiedunderthisCertificationProgram.
CADR values above the upper limit of measurability (see above) cannot be accurately
quantifiedunderthisCertificationProgram.Therefore,iftheCADRfortobaccosmoke,dust
or pollen exceeds the upper limit of measurability, the AHAM CADRsealmustcarrythe
followingtypeofstatement(orequivalent):
TobaccoSmoke "450CADRorgreater"
Dust "400CADRorgreater"
Pollen "450CADRorgreater"
2.14 ROUNDINGPROCEDURES
LicenseesmaychoosetoroundtheroomsizeissuedbytheProgramLaboratoryonFormA‐7:
NoticeofMaximumCertifiedRatingasfollows:
U.S.Units
MetricUnits
Roomsizecalculationending
in4orless
Rounddowntonearest10
squarefeet
Rounddowntonearestone
squaremeter
Roomsizecalculationending
in5ormore
Rounduptonearest10
squarefeet
Rounduptonearestone
squaremeter
No rounding is allowed for the CADR values provided on Form A‐7:NoticeofMaximum
Certified Rating. Rounding procedures for data and calculations follow Annex D of
ANSI/AHAMAC‐1Standard(latestedition).
2.15 DETERMINATIONOFMODELSTOBESELECTEDFORVERIFICATION
The Program Laboratory will select models for verification testing from 50% of each
Licensee’sBasicModels(seeSection1.4)providedinModelSubmission/ChangeForm,with
at least two (2) models selected from each Licensee, per year. Models from Mixed Basic
Modelswillbeselected,obtainedandtestedaccordingtoENERGY STAR eligibility
requirements.
Totalnumberofmodelswillberoundedupfromthe50%value.Modelselectionincludes
threeparts:
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2.15.1 Part1:ENERGYSTARSelection
The Program is toselect models from 10% of each Licensees ENERGY STAR qualified Basic
Models for verification testing, while operating under the 50% overall testing requirement
foreachLicensee.
IfaLicenseemeetstheminimumselectioncriteriaoftwomodels,atleastoneofthemodels
selectedwillbeanENERGYSTARqualifiedmodel,ifapplicable.
2.15.2 Part2:TargetedSelection
EPAmayprovidesuggestionstoAHAMregardingspecificproductclassesorenergyplatforms
theywouldliketoseetested.AHAMwillprovide,priortothestartofeachprogramyear,to
EPA, a confidential list of ENERGY STAR qualified models and Basic Models subject to
verificationtesting.
TheselistswillincludetheNameoftheLicensee,OriginalEquipmentManufacturer(OEM),
BasicModel,Brandandmodelnumbertheconsumerwillsee.AHAMwillrequestthatEPA
indicatewhichtargetedselectionsareprioritiesandwillmakeagoodfaithattempttomake
these selections, while still adhering to ENERGY STAR and AHAM Verification Program
requirements.AsstatedinSection2.5,theAHAMprogramwillstrivetoensurethat50%ofa
Licensee’snonENERGYSTARBasicModelselectionsarerandomlychosen.AHAMwillalso
provideEPAwithalistofthefinaltestingselections.AHAMshallprovideEPAwithasemi‐
annualreportofmodelstested,includingasummaryoftheresults.Anytargetedmodelsnot
selectedwillbeincludedinthisreport.Reasonsformodelsnotbeingselectedcouldinclude,
butarenotlimitedto,over‐samplingbytheEPAnominations,initiallytargetedmodelsnot
beingavailable,andothermodelsfromthesameBasicModelbeingselected.
2.15.3 Part3:RandomSelection
AnyremainingBasicModelswhichhavenotbeendirectedfor,orexcludedfrom,selection
willberandomlyselectedbytheProgramLaboratoryfromallproductclasses.
2.16 SELECTIONEXAMPLES
Example1:AssumeaLicenseehas50BasicModelsand10ofthese Basic Models are
ENERGYSTAR.
50%of50totalBasicModelsis25BasicModels,sotheLicenseewillhaveatotalof
25BasicModelsselectedforverificationtesting.
10%of10ENERGYSTARBasicModelsis1BasicModel,so1ofthe25BasicModels
selected for verification testing will be ENERGY STAR Basic Models, as defined in
section2.15.1.
Theremaining24BasicModelswillbeselected.Modelsselectedfortestinginthe
previoustwelvemonthsshouldnotbeselectedduringthecurrentyear.AnyENERGY
STAR models selected will be required to meet all ENERGY STAR eligibility
requirements.
Example2:AssumeaLicenseehas50BasicModelsand25ofthese Basic Models are
ENERGYSTAR.
50%of50totalBasicModelsis25BasicModels,sotheLicenseewillhaveatotalof
25BasicModelsselectedforverificationtesting.
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10%of25ENERGYSTARBasicModelsisroundedupto3BasicModels,so3ofthe25
BasicModelsselectedforverificationtestingwillbeENERGYSTARBasicModels,as
definedinsection2.15.1.
Theremaining22Basic Models will be selected. Models selectedfortestinginthe
previoustwelvemonthsshouldnotbeselectedduringthecurrentyear.AnyENERGY
STAR models selected will be required to meet all ENERGY STAR eligibility
requirements.
Example 3: Assume a Licensee has 50 Basic Models and all 50 oftheseBasicModelsare
ENERGYSTAR.
50%of50totalBasicModelsis25BasicModels,sotheLicenseewillhaveatotalof
25BasicModelsselectedforverificationtesting,allofwhichwillbeENERGYSTAR
BasicModels,asdefinedinsection2.15.1.
There will be no Basic Models available for directed or random selection. Models
selectedfortestingintheprevioustwelvemonthsshouldnotbeselectedduringthe
currentyear.AnyENERGYSTARmodelsselectedwillberequiredtomeetallENERGY
STAReligibilityrequirements.
2.17 AHAMCADRSEAL
TheAHAMCADRSeal(“TheSeal”)isagraphicandacertificationmarkforwhichAHAMowns
registered rights in the countries listed in Exhibit C to the License Agreement.The Seal is
authorizedbyAHAMforusebyallmanufacturersandprivatebrandownersofaircleaners
who are Licensees in the Program. According to the Program, manufacturers certify and
AHAMverifiesthattheCADRforsmoke,pollenanddustforallAirCleanersthatdisplayThe
SealaredeterminedandaccuratelystatedinaccordancewiththeTestProcedure.TheSealis
composedofTheMark,thecertifiedCADRvaluesforthemodelandtheestimatedroomsize
inwhichthemodelwillbestfunction.
TheSeal mustappearontheaircleanerpackagingorsome othersurfaceclearly visibleby
the consumer and/or retailer independently from any other labelofallunitssoldinthe
UnitedStates.TheSealmustappearonmodelsincludedwithinthe AHAM Air Cleaner
CertificationprogramthataresoldincountrieslistedinExhibitBtotheLicenseAgreementin
whichAHAMownsaregistrationforTheSeal.UseofTheSealsignifiesthattheLicenseehas
agreedthatanyoftheirmodelsmaybeselectedatanytimeforverificationbytheProgram.
EitherTheMarkorSealmayalsoappear,attheLicensee’soption,ontheaircleaneritself
and on advertising literature (See Section 7.1). As Licensees may selectively certify models
sold in Specified Countries, sales or advertising literature must clearly distinguish which
modelsareAHAMCertified.
The Seal artwork is available directly from AHAM. The Seal shall be incorporated on all
products upon which use is required within six (6) months after executing the Program
Licensee Agreement. The Seal requirements are included in Appendix D. The Air Cleaner
Certification Task Force may, at their discretion, change the designofTheSeal.The
redesignedsealmustreplacepriordesignsonthepackagingboxwithinsix(6)monthsafter
approval.
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3. PROGRAMREQUIREMENTS
3.1 GOVERNANCE
All actions regarding the Procedural Guide, as well as other program developments and
approvalswillbeacteduponbytheAHAMAirCleanerCertificationTaskForce,ataskforce
of Air Cleaner Certification Program Licensees that are members of AHAM (“Task Force”).
AHAM staff may make small editorial, non‐substantive changes to the Procedural Guide
withoutrequiringthefullapprovalprocess.WhenthesechangesaremadetotheProgram
LicenseesandProgramLaboratorywillbenotifiedandeditionnumberingwillbechanged
accordingly.
3.2 AHAMOBLIGATIONS
3.2.1 Licensemanufacturersandprivate‐brandresellerstocertify,inaccordancewiththe
Program,theCADRaccuracyofportableelectricroomaircleanerssoldintheUnitedStates
andspecifiedcountries.
3.2.2 Administer verification of operating and standby power ratings underasystem
acceptabletotheEPAforENERGYSTARverification.
3.2.3 ProvideadministrativestafffortheProgram.
3.2.4 AuthorizeuseofTheSealandTheMarkreproductionstocompanieslicensedinthe
ProgramandprovideartworkandtextforTheSealandTheMark.
3.2.5 OverseepublicationanddistributionofCertificationDirectoryandwebpage.
3.2.6 Collect Certification Fees and provide an annual budget report totheAirCleaner
CertificationTaskForce.
3.2.7 UponnotificationfromtheProgramLaboratory,alertsLicenseetothepresenceof
modelsfoundontheEPAQualifiedProductList(QPL)thatarenotintheAHAMDirectory.
3.2.8 Monitor:
a. Programparticipation
b. Re‐ratingsofallmodels
c. ChallengesbyProgramparticipants.AHAMstaffwillreviewachallengeto
understandifsufficientinformationispresentedforachallenge.
3.2.9 Informparticipantsof:
a. Allre‐ratings
b. ExclusionofanyLicenseefromtheProgram
3.2.10 NotifyEPAofnon‐compliancewithENERGYSTAReligibilityrequirements.
3.2.11 Contractwithanindependenttestinglaboratory(ProgramLaboratory)for:
a. ExaminationandmonitoringofLicensee’stestfacilitiesandqualitycontrol
proceduresordataforthosemanufacturerssubmittingdatafromanalternative
testfacility.
b. Collectionandcompilationofmodeldata.
c. Randomtestsampleacquisition.
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3.2.12 IssueLettersofInstructionwhennecessary.
3.2.13 AudittheProgramLaboratoriestoensurethattestingandproceduresarein
accordancewiththisGuide.
3.3 LICENSEEOBLIGATIONS
3.3.1 PayAHAMcertificationfees,basedonafeestructuredeterminedbytheTaskForce.
Thesefeesarebilledinfourinstallments,duringeachcalendarquarterofthecurrentyear.
3.3.2 CertifytheCADRoftobaccosmoke,dustandpollenunderstandardtestconditions
forallportableelectricroomaircleanerssoldintheUnitedStates.
3.3.3 CertifytheoperatingandstandbypowerforallmodelssubmittedtoENERGYSTAR.
3.3.4 Promptly submit model data, contact information and sample acquisition
information to the Program Laboratory under contract to AHAM for verification test
selectionusingFormsA‐1,A‐2,A‐3,A‐3A,andA‐11.Ifanyinformationontheaboveforms
changes throughout the Program Year, then the Licensee should resubmit the updated
form(s).
3.3.5 AnnuallyprovideAHAMwithacomprehensiveandaccuratelistofmodeldataforall
certifiedmodelspresentlyavailableonthemarket,ontheProductSubmissionForm.
3.3.6 Annually provide AHAM with the Production Survey in July for all models in the
Program.
3.3.7 Accept the Maximum Certified Rating for CADR determined by the Program
LaboratoryorAlternateLaboratoryduringtestingoftheunit.
3.3.8 FurnishtestspecimensatnocosttotheProgramandpayallshippingcosts.
3.3.9 DisplayafacsimileofTheSealonthepackagingofeachcertifiedmodelsoldinthe
UnitedStates.DisplayafacsimileofTheSealonmodelsincluded within the AHAM Air
Cleaner Certification Program thataresoldincountrieslisted in Exhibit B, identifying its
certifiedratingsandtherecommendedroomsizeforeffectiveuse.Challenge,ifwarranted,
certifiedratingsofotherLicenseesandprovideadetailedreportdocumentingthechallenge
(Section6).
a. ForwardchallengereportwithsupportingdocumentationtotheProgramLaboratory
andAHAM.
b. AuthorizeProgramtoconductchallengeprocedureandagreetoberesponsiblefor
testing costs if the challenged product is determined to be within acceptable
tolerances.
3.3.10 ChangecertifiedratingsinaccordancewithProgramprocedures.
a. Processavoluntarychangeinratings(seeSection6.3).
b. Mandatoryre‐ratings.(Section5.2.9).
3.3.11 Submit copies of specification sheets and promotional material to AHAM
periodicallyuponrequest.
3.3.12 ReviewDirectoryinformationandremovemodelsthatarenolongeravailable.
3.3.13 AbidebyallrequirementsinthisProceduralGuideandtheLicenseAgreement.
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3.4 LABORATORYOBLIGATIONS
3.4.1 Examination and monitoring of Licensees' testing facilities and quality control
proceduresordata,asneeded.
3.4.2 Collectionofcertifieddata,basicmodelinformation,etc.
3.4.3 Randomtestsamplesacquisition.
3.4.4 VerificationtestinginaccordancewithANSI/AHAMStandardAC‐1(latestedition)
andthis Guide (including specified tolerances),givingprioritytothosemodelswhicheach
Licenseesellsingreatestvolumeand/orhasvoluntarilyre‐rated.
1) Annualtestingofeachbasicmodel;
2) Verificationunderchallengeprocedure;
3) Verificationofvoluntaryre‐rates.
3.4.5 Issuanceof verification testreports (and noticesofnon‐complianceshouldtesting
indicatere‐ratingnecessary).
3.4.6 Determinationofrevisedratingtobeverifiedincaseofmandatory(eitherasresult
ofregularProgramtestingorchallengeprocedure)orvoluntaryre‐rating.
3.4.7 Dispositionofalltestsamples.
3.4.8 CompilationanddisseminationtoAHAMofallverifiedmodels'ratingsbybrandfor
subsequentDirectorypublication.
3.4.9 Compilation and issuance of annual report summarizing individual participant test
resultsandoverallVerificationProgramtestdata.
3.4.10 ComparesmodelslistedintheAHAMDirectorywiththecurrentENERGYSTARQPL
for accuracy. Reports the finding of any units shown on the QPLbutnotontheAHAM
DirectorytoAHAM.
3.4.11 ReviewpackagingforcontentandplacementofTheMarkandTheSeal(SeeSection
5.2.3).
3.4.12 VerifythereisnoinformationconflictingwithTheSealstatements (See Section
7.1.1.m)
3.5 ALTERNATETESTFACILITYOBLIGATIONS
3.5.1 QualifiestobeapprovedasanAlternateTestFacilitybycompletingallrequirements
oftheAlternateLabAnnex.
3.5.2 MaintainsfacilityandcorrelationasrequiredbytheAlternateLabAnnex.
3.5.3 PerformsinitialqualificationtestsofmodelsProgramLicenseeswishtoaddtothe
ProgramandissuesA‐7form,statingmaximumcertifiedrating,tothelicensee.
3.5.4 Transmits,themaximumcertifiedratingstotheProgramLaboratory.
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4. PROGRAMFUNDING
TheAirCleanerCertificationTaskForcedeterminestheannualCertificationFees,whichare
basedontotalsalesvolumeandtheestimatednumberofbasicmodels.TheTaskForcemay,
at their discretion, change the funding options for the Certification Program. From this
funding,AHAMpaysallcostsassociatedwithfirstsampletesting,exceptsampleacquisition
costs.AportionofthisfundingmaybeusedforthepromotionoftheProgramtoretailers
andconsumers,asdeterminedbytheAirCleanerCertificationTaskForce.
4.1 FEES
UponjoiningtheProgram,andannuallyinJulythereafter,Licensees are required to
completeaProductionSurvey(AppendixE)advisingAHAMofthecertifiedsalesvolumeofall
roomaircleanersintheProgramforthetwelve‐monthperiodfromJuly1oftheprevious
yearthroughJune30ofthecurrentyear.Thecertifiedsalesvolumeshallincludeallmodels
soldintheUnitedStatesandanymodelssoldinSpecifiedCountriesthatbearTheSeal.The
surveywillalsorequestinformationonthenumberofaircleanerBasicModelsinproduction
andthenumberoftheseBasicModelswhicharepartoftheENERGY STARprogram. The
survey will also request information on the number of brands included in the program.
ProductionsurveysareheldconfidentialwithinAHAM,maintainedforseven(7)years,and
thendestroyed.
CertifiedSalesVolumewillbeusedtodetermineProgramParticipationFees.Thenumberof
BasicModelswillbecomparedtothecurrentDirectoryandwillbeusedtodetermineBasic
ModelFees.ThereportednumberofBasicModelsandENERGYSTARBasicModelswillbe
usedtoselectmodelsforVerificationTestingduringthefollowingyear.
4.1.1 ProgramParticipationFees
The amount payable by the Licensee during the Program year will be determined by
multiplying the current AHAM member or non‐member ParticipationFeebythecertified
salesvolume.IfthisamountislessthantheminimumParticipantFeespecifiedintheAHAM
ProductionSurvey,the Licensee paysthe minimum fee.One‐quarterof thefeeisbilledby
AHAM at the beginning of each quarter and is payable quarterly by Licensee during the
calendaryear.
4.1.2 BasicModelFees
The Basic Model Fees will be determined from the Production Survey submitted in July of
each Program Year. Basic Model Fees will be paid in full to AHAM at the beginning of the
ProgramYeartoensurefundsforProgramtesting.Iftheactualtestingfeesincurredbythe
licensee differ from the amount invoiced at the beginning of the Program Year, the
difference will either be refunded to the licensee or an additional invoice will be sent to
covertheadditionaltestingfees.
Additionalbasicmodelfees(ifrequired)willnotbebilleduntilafterallENERGYSTARtesting
hasbeencompleteforthemodelundertest.
4.1.3 SampleSelectionFees
The ProgramLaboratorywillcoordinatetheselection of test samplesforverification. The
ProgramLaboratorywillbillfeesfortheselectionofunitsdirectlytotheLicensee.
4.1.4 ManufacturersEnteringMarket
AllManufacturersenteringthemarketwhobecomeLicenseeswillbeassessedtheInitiation
Feeuponjoiningtheprogram.
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4.1.5 FeeAdministration
AHAMpaysallProgramadministrationandtestingcostsexceptthosecostsinvolvedinthe
challenge procedure, additional sample acquisition and testing, additional filter acquisition
and testing, shipping costs and costs associated with the Laboratory having to purchase
samplesontheopenretailmarket.TheProgramwillinvoiceLicenseesfortheseexpenses.
4.2 YEARLYPRODUCTIONSURVEY
AHAMissuesayearlyProductionSurveytoeachLicenseeinordertocalculatefeesforthe
Program (Appendix E). The Licensee is responsible for returning and certifying that the
informationisaccurateandcorrect.
The following guidelines are to be used to determine which entityinvolvedinasourcing
agreementisresponsibleforthemodel:
If a Licensee buys products from another Licensee, the purchasing Licensee is
responsiblefortheresultingProgramfeesandmustincludethesourcedunitsin
itsownproductionfigures.
IfaLicensee buysproductsfromanon‐Licensee,theLicenseeisresponsiblefor
theresultingCertificationFeesandmustthereforeincludethesourcedunitsinits
productfigures.
AretailerwhoisaprivatebrandownerandpurchasesunitsfrombothLicensee
and non‐Licensee manufacturers may be a Program Licensee. Such a licensee
mustclaimtheunitsmanufacturedbyanon‐Licenseeasitsproductionand will
beresponsibleforallfeesassociatedwiththesemodels.
Inthecaseofanalternativearrangement(i.e.,sellingLicenseeagreestopaythe
Certification Fees), the purchasing Licensee has the ultimate responsibility of
ensuringthesourcedproductproductiondataisproperlyreportedandProgram
feesarepaid.
FailuretoreturntheyearlyProductionSurveybytheduedatemayresultinterminationfromthe
program.
4.3 BILLING/INVOICES
Licenseesareinvoicedquarterly.Ifinvoicesarenotpaidwithin90daysaftertheinvoice
date, the participant will be given written notice that they have an additional 45 days to
becomecurrent,ormaybesubjecttoterminationfromtheprogram.Upontermination,all
modelswillberemovedfromtheAHAMdirectoryandTheMarkand/or Seal must be
removed from the products and packaging (see Section 7.1.8). Ifaterminatedcompany
wishestorejointheprogram,itwillberequiredtopayalloutstanding invoices, and a full
yearProgramfeesinadvance.
4.3.1 ShippingandInvoicingInformation
IftheProgramLaboratoryfindsitnecessarytopurchaseatest unit, the Licensee will be
invoicedforthefullpurchasepriceplustravelcostsandtimeattheProgram Laboratory's
normalrate.IfthetestsamplehasbeensuppliedtotheProgram Laboratory on a
consignmentbasis,itremainsthepropertyofthesupplierandwillbereturnedaccordingly.
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4.4 TERMINATION
ALicenseewhoisterminatedfromthisProgramshallnot,uponreceiptofnoticefromAHAMof
itstermination,reproduceTheSealorTheMarkonthepackagingofanyaircleanersthereafter
manufacturedbyorforitscompanyandshallmakenofurtherreferencetoAHAM'sCADRSeals
orCertificationProgram.Thisincludesallsalesliterature,websites,andadvertising.Moneypaid
toAHAMquarterlyasCertificationFeeswillnotberefunded
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5. PROGRAMPROCEDURES
5.1 CERTIFICATION
Under the Program, Licensees certify the operating power, standby power, and CADR for
tobacco smoke, dust and pollen (based upon use of an identified filter, if applicable),
determinedinaccordancewiththeANSI/AHAMAC‐1Standard(latestedition).Thisstandard
ispublishedunderseparatecoverandisavailabletoallinterestedpartiesuponrequestfrom
AHAM. For ENERGY STAR models, third party certification is requiredfordustCADR/Watt
andStandbyPowerratings,perENERGYSTARprocedures.
TheProgramLaboratorywillconductrandomverificationtestsandevaluatetestdatawithin
theframeworkoftheStandard,LicenseAgreementandProceduralGuiderequirementsand
ENERGY STAR eligibility requirements, where applicable. It is the responsibility of each
participanttorateunitsinaccordancewiththesedocumentsandtestresultsobtainedfrom
theProgramLaboratory,oranAlternateTestFacility.
Licensees must use all practical means at their command to continuously assure that the
certifiedratingsoftheiraircleanersareincompliancewithProgramrequirements.
5.1.1 EntrytotheProgram
LicenseesentertheProgrambyhavinganauthorizedcompanyrepresentativesignaLicense
Agreement with AHAM and remitting all necessary initiation fees.ContactAHAMfor
applicationinformationandtheProgramLaboratoryfortestinginformationandtestingfees.
5.1.2 AllLicenseesandNewParticipants
Allportableelectricroomaircleanermodelsinproductioninanewparticipant’sproductline
onandafterthedatetheLicenseAgreementissignedmustbecertified.All modelsmust
have established CADR ratings based on ANSI/AHAM AC‐1 Standard (latest edition) before
entering the Program. These tests may be performed by the Program Laboratory or an
approvedAlternateTestFacility(seeSection1.2.5).
5.1.3 NewModels
5.1.3.1 NewModels
New models must be submitted to the Program on Form A‐1: Model Data for
Directory,nolaterthanthefirst day they are advertised or sold by the Licensee as
portableelectricroomaircleaners.
5.1.3.2 PreliminaryTesting
AllmodelsmusthaveestablishedCADRratingsbasedonANSI/AHAM AC‐1 Standard
(latestedition)beforeenteringtheProgram.Thistestingmustbeperformedbyeither
the Program Laboratory or an approved Alternate Test Facility. Payment to the
laboratory for such testing is the responsibility of the Licensee and is to be handled
strictlybetweenthelaboratoryandtheLicensee.
5.1.3.3 EstablishCADR
To establish the CADR rating, at least three production units or three units of the
prototypemodelmustbesubmittedtotheProgramLaboratoryorapprovedAlternate
Test Facility to ascertain certified ratings. Maximum Certified Rating values will be
displayedon Form A‐7:NoticeofMaximumCertifiedRatingwithinten (10)business
days.TheLicenseedeterminesthecertifiedCADR,basedonthe MaximumCertified
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RatingvaluesandcommunicatesthisratingtotheappropriatetestlabusingformA‐1
(ModelDataforDirectory).
5.2 VERIFICATION
The Program Laboratory under contract to AHAM will perform annual verification testing.
TestsattheProgramLaboratoryaretobeperformedonarandomlyselectedsample(new
and unused) from the Licensee’s regular production. One half of each Licensee’s basic
models (or derivatives thereof) submitted for certification shall be tested annually. One
hundred percent (100%) of all Licensee basic models shall be tested within a two (2) year
period.Aminimumoftenpercent(10%)ofENERGYSTARmodelsshallbetestedforCADR,
standbypower,andoperatingpowereachprogramyear.
Ifmorethanone‐thirdoftheLicensee'sbasicmodelsresultinafinaltestfailure,thenone
hundred percent (100%) of the Licensee's basic models shall be tested in the following
ProgramYear.Ifthetestfailurerateforonehundredpercent(100%)oftheLicensee'sbasic
modelsislessthanorequaltoone‐third,thentestingwillresumetoonehalfofthe
Licensee'sbasicmodelsthefollowingyear.
Fornewparticipantsintheprogram,each certified basic model will be verified during the
firstyear.Ifsamplesmustbepurchasedontheopenmarket,feeswillbebilleddirectlyto
theLicensee.
Verificationtestingmaybeperformedthroughouttheyear.However,certifiedmodelsmay
be re‐tested at any time if there is reason to believe that therehasbeenadetrimental
changeinamodel'sperformance.ThiswillbeconsideredanAdministrativeChallenge,and
thepartyinerror(LicenseeorProgram)willpayfeesforthetesting(seeSection6).
Testing at the Program Laboratory will be conducted in accordance with the methods
specifiedinANSI/AHAMAC‐1Standard(latestedition).Unitspackaged and ready for
distributionwithafilterenclosedinthecartonwillbetestedwiththeenclosedfilter.
Thetestwillbedoneintheorderoftobaccosmoke,dustandpollen.
5.2.1 UnitSelection
TheProgramLaboratorydetermines whichmodelswillbetestedinagivenyearconsistent
withSection2.15.
Oncespecificmodelsareselected,theProgramLaboratorywillsendaselectortoobtainTest
Unitsforverificationtesting.Theselectormustbeabletochooserandommodel(s)froma
manufacturerordistributor warehouse.TheLicenseewill not be informedofwhatmodels
will be selected prior to the selector’s arrival at the selection site. If selecting from a
manufacturerwarehouse,therandommodel(s)must beselected fromalotofatleastten
(10)unitsofthemodeltobeselected.Ifselectingfromadistributor, the random unit(s)
mustbeselectedfromalotofatleastthree(3)unitsifasingleunitisselected.
AmodelmaybeexcusedfromtestingifaLicenseeisabletodemonstratethatanidentical
modelormodelfromthesamefamilywasprocuredforverificationtestinginthepreceding
12months,orhasalreadybeenprocuredbyanEPA‐approvedCertificationBody(“CB”)for
verification testing. The Program Laboratory may decide to selectalternativemodelsfor
testingbasedontheproductionschedule.
All units selected and sealed by the Program Laboratory selector are provided by the
LicenseeonaconsignmentbasisandshippedtotheLaboratoryonaprepaidfreightbasis.
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SamplesmaybepurchasedbytheLaboratoryontheopenretailmarketwhenstockisnot
availablefrommanufacturers,criteriaforselectioncannotbemet,orattherequestofthe
Licensee.Allcostsassociatedwithopenretailmarketpurchase must be paid for by the
Licensee.TheLicenseemustbecontactedtodeterminetheleastburdensome method of
obtainingsamples.
LicenseesshallassurethatallBasicModelsareavailablefortestingwithineachProgramyear
foraslongasthosemodelsareinthestreamofcommerce.Ifthemanufacturer doesnot
supply a sample for unit selection or give the location of a retail outlet to purchase the
product,themodelwillberemovedfromallsubsequentdirectoriesuntilsuchatimethatthe
samplesareprovidedandtested.
If a specific sample is unable to be selected by the Program Laboratory, another random
samplemustbeselectedinitsplace.Atthetimeofselection, all models in the AHAM
DirectoryandmodelsaddedduringtheProgramYearaboutwhichtheProgramLaboratory
havebeennotifiedareeligibletobeselected.
The Program Laboratory will work with the Licensee to determinetheageoftheselected
product,whetherobtainedinaLicensee'swarehouse,indistributionorretail.
Ifasecondorsubsequentunitmustbetested(duetoadefectasdefinedinsection5.2.6),
theLicenseewillassumeallcostsincidenttotheselection,testingandhandlingofsuchunits.
TheLaboratorywillinvoicetheLicenseedirectlyinaccordancewiththecurrentfeeschedule
intheServiceContractbetweentheProgramLaboratoryandAHAM.
5.2.2 TestingofModelsforENERGYSTARVerification
ForENERGYSTARmodels,alicenseehastheoptionofselectingtohavethelaboratorytest
theunit3times,usinganewfiltereachtest.TheProgramLabmustbenotifiedofelectionof
this option prior to the beginning of verification testing. The results of the 3 tests will be
averagedandmustexceedtheENERGYSTARrequirementwithnotolerance.Theaverageof
the3testswillalsobeusedtodeterminecompliancewithprogramrequirements.
TherequirementsofthissectionareconsistentwithEPADirective2011‐04,currentversion
(see Appendix F), and if there are any inconsistencies, the EPA Directive 2011‐04, current
version(seeAppendixF)shalldeterminethetestingprotocol
5.2.3 VerificationofAHAMCADRSeal
Duringverificationtesting,theProgramLaboratorywillreviewTheSeals,TheMark,andthe
packagingwithreferencetotheProgramtodetermineifitisinaccordancewiththisGuide
andcomparethestatedvaluesonTheSealtotheCertifiedRating.Whenviolationsoccur,
the Program Laboratory will notify AHAM within ten (10) businessdays.AHAMwilltake
appropriateactioninaccordancewiththisGuide(SeeSection7).
5.2.4 Run‐inPeriod
Allaircleanerswillberun‐inbytheProgramLaboratorypriortoverificationtesting.Thepre‐
testrun‐inperiodwillbeconductedinacleanenvironmentforapproximately48hours.Filter
modelswillberun‐inwiththeirfiltersremovedfromthemachinetopreventanybuild‐upof
pollutantsonthefilter.Ifanaircleanercannotbeoperatedwithoutthefilterinplace,then
theProgramLaboratorywillcontactthemanufacturertodeterminehowthemechanismcan
bebypassedinorderfortheunittobeoperatedwithoutafilter, or the Licensee has the
optionofprovidinganextraproductionfilteratthetimeofselectiontobeusedduringthe
run‐inperiodonly.Non‐filtermodelswillbethoroughlycleansedaftertherun‐inperiodand
beforeverificationtestingtoassureacomparablycleancondition.Arun‐inperiodwillpre‐
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conditionalltypesofaircleanerstoaverageuseconditionsprior to testing at standard
conditions.
5.2.5 VerificationTestReport
TheProgramLaboratorywillprovideverificationtestresultstotheLicenseeresponsiblefor
the model using a standard report, Form A‐5: Report of Verification of a Portable Electric
Room Air Cleaner. This report will not be further distributed bytheProgramLaboratory,
excepttoAHAMintheinstancethatitispartofaconfirmednon‐compliancetestreport.
OnceamodelhasbeenaddedtotheProgram,itmustcontinuetobeeligibleforselection
throughoutthelifeofthemodel(i.e.,foraslongasitisofferedforsaleinthatmarket.)The
ProgramLaboratorywillholdtheresultsofalltestinginstrictconfidence,exceptfor:
1. Communication with the Licensee with regard to test results and findings on
Licensee'sownunit(s);or
2. CommunicationwithChallengerwithregardtotestresultsonachallengedunit(s);or
3. CommunicationwithAHAMinregardtotestresultsandfindingsthatindicatenon‐
compliancewiththeAHAMProgramorwhichAHAMdeemsnecessaryfortheproper
operationoftheProgram.
5.2.6 RandomDefect
Inorderforaunittobeconsideredarandomproductiondefect,theremustbesomeaspect
oftheunitthatisnoticeablydefectiveinafunctionalorvisualmannertotheconsumer.Ifa
sampleisfoundtobedefectivebytheProgramLaboratoryduringsetupandruninonly,the
Program Laboratory will select a second sample of the same model. The Licensee is
responsibleforanyadditionalselectionandshippingcosts.Anyunitfoundtobedefective
willbereplacedbytheLicensee,includingallunitsforENERGYSTARverification.
5.2.7 FindingofCompliance
5.2.7.1 SmokeCADR
Themeasurementforanyproductionunitshallnotbelessthan90.0%oftheclaimed
CADRvaluelistedintheAHAMdirectoryfortobaccosmoke.
5.2.7.2 PollenCADR
Themeasurementforanyproductionunitshallnotbelessthan80.0%oftheclaimed
CADRvaluelistedintheAHAMdirectoryforpollen.
5.2.7.3 DustCADR
Themeasurementforanyproductionunitshallnotbelessthan90.0%oftheclaimed
CADRvaluelistedintheAHAMdirectoryfordust.
WhenthemodeliscompliantwiththeAHAMProgramrequirements,reportedCADR
forSmoke,PollenandDustarecontinuedintheDirectoryandacopyofthetestreport
isforwardedtotheLicenseeandis available toAHAM. CompliancewiththeAHAM
Programdoesnot implythattheproductisincompliancewiththerequirementsset
forwardbygovernmentagencies.
5.2.8 FindingofCompliancewithENERGYSTAREligibilityRequirements
For ENERGY STAR models, the determination of compliance with ENERGY STAR eligibility
requirements for CADR/Watt and Standby Power shall be made according to the
requirementsofAppendixF(EPADirectiveNo.2011‐04,mostrecentdate).
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5.2.9 FindingofNon‐CompliancewithProgramRequirements
Iftheresultsofthefirstsampleverificationtestarenotwithinthetolerancesoutlinedin
section5.2.7,theProgramLabwillimmediatelynotifytheLicensee of potential non‐
compliancewiththerequirements.CommunicationwiththeLicenseeinthismannerisnot
permitted when determining compliance with ENERGY STAR eligibilityrequirements.The
Licensee must confirm receipt of the potential non‐compliance communication with the
ProgramLaboratorywithin24hours.Ifreceiptisnotconfirmedwithinthistime,theProgram
LaboratorywillcontinuetocontacttheLicenseeanddocumentthedatewhenreceiptofthe
potential non‐compliance is ultimately confirmed. All timing requirements for the Program
are initiated when the Licensee confirms receipt of the potential non‐compliance to a
maximumof10businessdaysfromfirstattemptedcontact.
Once the Licensee confirms receipt of the potential non‐compliance notification, the
LicenseemayparticipateinaDocumentedInterviewwiththeProgram Laboratory. If a
Documented Interview is requested, it must occur within five business days of the
notificationofpotentialnon‐compliancetodeterminewheredifferencesinratingmayhave
arisen.TheLicenseemustcomplywithanyrequestsfromtheProgramLaboratoryregarding
data, schematics or procedures used by the Licensee to determine the reported certified
ratings.
IftheProgramLaboratoryorLicenseeidentifiesarandomdefect(seeSection5.2.6),thetest
result will be voided provided the Licensee provides an analysis/explanation of the defect
withinten(10)calendardaysofnotificationofnon‐compliance.
IfrandomdefectanalysisisperformedintheProgramLaboratoryandthedefectisobvious
to the Program Laboratory, the test result will be voided and a second sample will be
randomly selected and tested per Section 5.2.6. The purchase cost and test costs of the
second sample will be billed to the Licensee. At the Licensee’srequest,theProgram
LaboratorytechnicalstaffisavailabletoassisttheLicenseeinverifyingrelevantenergy‐using
componentsandinterpretingtheTestProcedure.
Ifthetestunitisnotidentifiedashavingarandomdefect,theLicenseemustselectoneof
thefollowingoptionswithinten(10)calendardaysafter receiving notification of potential
Programnon‐compliance:
Option1:Request that new filters be testedbytheProgramLaboratory(See Section
5.2.9.1).
Option2:Re‐Ratethemodel(SeeSection5.2.9.2).
Option3:Requestthatasecondsampleofthemodelbetested(SeeSection5.2.9.4)
Option4:Withdrawitsproductfromthemarket(SeeSection5.2.9.5).
Figure1providesasummaryoftheoptionsavailableandthetimingforselectinganoption
whenaLicenseereceivesapreliminarynon‐compliancenotice.Shadedboxesindicatewhen
AHAMwillnotifyappropriateStakeholders(Seesection5.2.11)ofProgramnon‐compliance.
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ProgramNon‐Compliance
Randomdefect
VoidifLicenseeprovides
explanationofdefect
Randomselectionof
secondunit
Labnotificationofnon‐
compliance
Option1:Request
additionalfilterstested
Option2:Re‐ratemodel
Option3:Requestthat
additionalmodelsbetested
Option4:Withdraw
productfrommarket
10calendardaysto
makedecision
Appropriate
stakeholdersnotified
Figure1
If the Licensee does not select an option within 10 calendar days,ortheProgramnon‐
complianceisnotsufficientlyaddressedwithin60calendardays,theProgramLaboratorywill
notifyAHAM.AHAMwillnotifytheLicenseethat:1)theLicenseewillberemovedfromthe
Program,whichmeansallmodelswillbedeletedfromtheProgramDirectory;2)TheMark
and/orSealmustberemovedfromallLicensee’sproductsandpackaging;and3)AHAMwill
notify appropriate Stakeholders (See section 5.2.11) of Program non‐compliance and the
removaloftheLicenseefromtheProgram.
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The manufacturer must come into Program compliance within the timeframe specified in
Table1.TimingforcomingintoProgramcompliancevariesbytheoptionchosen.
Table1
Option Description
Daysto
Notification*
Maximumdaysto
resolution*
1 Newfilters 10 45
2 Re‐rate 10 60
3 Secondsampletesting 10 45
4 Withdrawproductfrommarket 10 30
*Afterconfirmedreceiptofpotentialnon‐compliance
5.2.9.1 Option1–Newfilterstested
Request (at the Licensee’s expense) that the unverified pollutant(s) be tested an
additionaltwotimeswithnewfilters.Therequesttotestthe specific unit an
additionaltwotimes,withanewfilterintheunitforeachtest,mustbemadewithin
ten(10)businessdaysfromthereceiptofFormA‐6:Non‐ComplianceNotification.The
ProgramLaboratory(attheLicensee’sexpense)willchoosearandomfiltersample.If
the filters are not available, another choice must be made fromthelistedoptions
below.Usingtheaverageofthethreetestsastheresult,theverificationiscompleteif
theaverageratingfallswithintolerance.Iftheaverageofthethreetestsisoutsidethe
tolerance allowed for its stated values, the Licensee may choose to test a second
sample(Option3),re‐rate(Option2)ordiscontinuethemodel(Option4).
Figure 2 provides a summary of the steps required and the timing for selecting test
using new filters. Shaded boxes indicate when AHAM will notify appropriate
Stakeholders(Seesection5.2.11)ofProgramnon‐compliance.
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Option1:NewFilterTesting
LabNotificationof
PotentialNon‐compliance
Licenseeconfirmsreceipt
ofPotentialNon‐
compliance(24h)
DocumentedInterview
Chooseadditionalfilters
Testunittwotimeswith
newfilterswithin10days.
Ifmeanaboveupper
confidencelimit,outof
compliance
UCL =rating+t*s
ChooseOption4
(withdraw)
ChooseOption2(Re‐rate
model)
Ifmean≤upper
confidencelimit,in
compliance
ChooseOption3(request
secondsampletobe
tested)
45calendardays
10calendardaysto
makedecision
5businessdays
Appropriate
stakeholdersnotified
Figure2
5.2.9.2 Option2–Re‐ratethemodel
If model re‐rating is required, the Program Laboratory will sendFormA‐6:Noticeof
Non‐Compliance,usingcertifiedreturnreceiptmail,totheLicenseeresponsibleforthe
model.ThisnoticeclearlystatesthenextstepstobetakenbytheLicensee:
a. Shall, within ten (10) business days from the receipt of Form A‐6: Non‐
ComplianceNotification,reviseallfuturestatedclaims,inaccordancewiththe
ProgramLaboratory'sdeterminationfortheBasicModel.Therevised claim
must not be greater than the Program Laboratory’s findings. The Licensee
mustsubmittotheProgramLaboratoryanupdatedFormA‐1:ModelDatafor
Directory,andifappropriate,FormA‐2:CrossIndexofModelNumbers by
Brand.
b. Shall,atitsexpense,withinten(10)businessdaysfromthereceiptofFormA‐
6: Non‐Compliance Notification, give written notice of the revised claim for
each model within the Basic model (whether or not all are currently in
production)toAHAMandtheProgramLaboratory.
c. Shall,withinfifteen(15)daysofreceiptofFormA‐6:Non‐Compliance
Notification, correct the certified rating displayed in conjunction with the
AHAMCADRSealfacsimileonthepackagingofallfutureunitsofthatmodel(s)
produced,andshallfurnishcopiesofsuchrevisedCADRSealfacsimileratingto
AHAM.
d. Shallreviselabelsofexistinginventorywithintwo(2)months.
e. Shallreviseallliteratureandadvertising(forexample,specificationsheets,full
line folders, ad mats, plus any other sales promotion and/or advertising
materialsthatcouldbeusedwithpotentialcustomers)withintwo(2)months.
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f. Shallprovidecorrectedcopiesofliterature,publicity,packaging,etc.toAHAM
andallchannelsinitsfirstlineofdistributionwithintwo(2)monthsofre‐rate.
When the Licensee, within the allowable time period, takes the required actions,
AHAMwilladviseotherLicenseesbyletterofthere‐rateaction.
IftheLicenseefailstotakeanyoftheseactionsintheallowabletime period,AHAM
willnotifytheLicenseethatitisindefaultundertheLicenseeAgreement,andrequest
thatthenoticesbesentimmediately.AllotherLicenseeswillbeadvisedofthere‐rate
actionbyaletterfromAHAM.Iftheaboveactionsarenotcompleted,AHAMwilltake
appropriatestepstoterminatetheLicenseefromtheprogram.
RevisedratingswillbekeptonfileatAHAMandmadeavailabletoanyonerequesting
informationoncertifiedratings.Noticeofterminationofaparticipantwillbesentto
other Licensees, appropriate Government Agencies, and relayed to other interested
partiesonrequest.
Licenseesobservingorreceivingreportsofre‐ratedmodelsondisplayoradvertisedat
otherthanthere‐ratedvalueareurgedtoreportthefact,withidentifyingdetails,such
as the safety listing agency date code, to AHAM. AHAM will bring the facts to the
attention of the Licensee responsible for the brand involved without identifying the
sourceofthecomplaint,andrequestareportofcorrectiveaction taken. Within
fifteen(15)businessdays,theLicenseeresponsibleforthebrandmusttakecorrective
actionandfurnishareportevidencingsuchactiontoAHAM,orwillbeexcludedfrom
theProgram.
5.2.9.3 BasicModelBrandNameRe‐ratings
TheProgramrequiresthatabasicmodelandallmodelsderivedfromthatbasicmodel
shallbere‐ratedifanyonederivativeofthatBasicModelisre‐rated.Thisincludesall
brandsofthebasicmodelwhethermanufacturedbytheLicenseeorfortheLicensee
byanothermanufacturer.
Figure3providesasummaryofthestepsrequiredandthetimingforselectingtore‐
ratethe testedmodel(s).ShadedboxesindicatewhenAHAMwillnotifyappropriate
Stakeholders(Seesection5.2.11)ofProgramnon‐compliance.
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Option2:Re‐RatetheModel
LabNotificationofPotentialNon‐
compliance
Licenseeconfirmsreceiptof
PotentialNon‐compliance(24h)
DocumentedInterview
Choosetore‐ratethemodel
Licenseeprovidesre‐rating
informationtoLab
Labverifiesthenewratingisin
accordancewithtestresults
15calendardays
60calendardays
15calendardays
Appropriate
stakeholdersnotified
Figure3
5.2.9.4 Option3–SecondSampleSelection
ThisoptionauthorizestheProgramLaboratorytoobtainandtestanadditionalunitof
thesamebasicmodel(attheLicensee’sexpense).Therequestfor a selection of a
second sample of the model must be made within ten (10) business days from the
receiptofFormA‐6:Non‐ComplianceNotificationfromtheProgramLaboratory.
Averificationtest,usingthemethodsinANSI/AHAMAC‐1Standard (latest edition),
willthenbeperformed.Thecertifiedratingsarecontinuediftheresultsofthesecond
sample indicate that the certified ratings are within the allowabletolerances.Ifthe
unitperformsoutsidethetoleranceforitsstatedvalues,theLicenseemustchooseto
eitherre‐rateordiscontinuethemodel(seeOption2aboveandOption4below).
Ifasecondsampleisnotavailableforrandomselectionwithinten(10)businessdays
fromreceiptofFormA‐6:Non‐ComplianceNotification,theLicenseemustre‐rate(See
Section 5.2.9.2), or discontinue the unit and all derivative models based on the
Program Laboratory’s test results of the operative sample or samples(See Section
5.2.9.5).
IftheLicenseeexercisesOption3,SecondSampleSelectionandthetestunitfails,the
Licensee shall re‐rate the model to the average of the first and second sample tests
(SeeSection5.2.9.2),orwithdrawthemodelfromthemarket(SeeSection5.2.9.5).
Figure4providesasummaryofthestepsrequiredandthetiming for selecting a
second sample test. Shaded boxes indicate when AHAM will notify appropriate
Stakeholders(Seesection5.2.11)ofProgramnon‐compliance.
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Option3:SecondSample
LabNotificationof
PotentialNon‐
compliance
Licenseeconfirmsreceipt
ofPotentialNon‐
compliance(24h)
DocumentedInterview
Choosetoaddormodify
components,address
factoryprocess(provide
correctiveactions)
Labprocuressecond
sample
Labtestsecond
sample
Sampleiscompliant
Sampleisnot
compliant
Option4
(withdraw)
10calendardays
10calendardaysto
makedecision
Appropriate
stakeholdersnotified
5businessdays
45calendardays
Figure4
5.2.9.5 Option4WithdrawtheModel
TheLicenseemustwithdrawthemodel,producenoadditionalunitsofthatmodel,and
showitasarevisedratinginthenexteditionoftheDirectory under the heading
“DiscontinuedModels.”InthesubsequentDirectoryedition,itwillshowasadeleted
model if no further units are in the marketplace. The Licenseemustsendwritten
notice toAHAMand the ProgramLaboratorywithinten(10)business daysfromthe
receipt of Form A‐6: Non‐Compliance Notification, stating no further production will
occurforthismodel.Thisconstitutes anacceptance of the Programnon‐compliance
andAHAMwillnotifyappropriateStakeholders(SeeSection5.2.11)
Whenamodelhasfailedverificationtesting,hasbeendiscontinued by the Licensee
and has been replaced by a counterpart model, the counterpart modelshallcarrya
newmodelnumberandshallbesubjectedtotheprovisionsunderNewModels(see
Section5.1.3).
If the Licensee believes that the unit selected for Verification Testing is not
representativeofunitsproduced,theLicenseemayrequesttheProgramLaboratoryto
analyzetheunitorchoosetohavetheunitreturnedforanalysis.
Figure5providesasummaryofthestepsrequiredandthetimingwhenwithdrawalof
themodel(s)is required. Shaded boxesindicatewhenAHAMwill notifyappropriate
Stakeholders(Seesection5.2.11)ofProgramnon‐compliance.
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Option4:Withdrawmodel
LabNotificationofPotentialNon‐
compliance
Licenseeconfirmsreceiptof
PotentialNon‐compliance(24h)
DocumentedInterview
Choosetodiscontinuethemodel
Licenseesendwrittennotification
thatitisceasingproduction
30calendardays
Appropriate
stakeholdersnotified
5businessdays
Figure5
5.2.10 FindingofNon‐compliancewithENERGYSTAReligibilityrequirements
ENERGY STAR models found to be non‐compliant with the ENERGY STAR eligibility
requirements,asoutlinedinSection5.2.8,willbereportedtoEPAwithin2businessdaysof
confirmation of non‐compliance. If this model is known to be offered into the Canadian
marketplace,NRCanwillbenotifiedatthesametime.EPAwillthenproceedasoutlinedin
EPA Directive 2011‐04, current version (see Appendix F). If the values measured during a
verificationtestfallwithinthetoleranceofENERGYSTARverification,butarenotcompliant
with AHAM verification tolerance, as outlined in section 5.2.7,themodelisconsidered
potentiallynon‐compliantwiththeAHAMprogramandtheprocessoutlinedinsection5.2.9
willcommence.EPAwillnotbenotifiedofthistypeofpotentialnon‐compliance.
IftheparticipantchoosestowithdrawthemodelfromtheENERGY STAR program, but
continues marketing the model,then the responses to non‐compliance outlinedinSection
5.2.9applytothemodel.
5.2.11 NotificationofNon‐ComplianceforENERGYSTARmodels
Inallcasesofacceptednon‐compliancewithENERGYSTAReligibility requirements,AHAM
willnotifyEPAENERGYSTARandNRCan,whenappropriate.
5.2.12 Termination
UponbeingnotifiedofterminationfromtheCertificationProgram,theterminatedlicensee
will, within sixty (60) days, cease distribution into commerce portable electric room air
cleanerswithpackagingbearingTheSealorTheMark.AHAMwillimmediatelyremovethe
listingoftheirmodelsfromthewebsite(www.AHAMVerifide.org)andtheDirectoryand,in
theeventthecompanyisanENERGYSTARpartner,EPAwillbenotifiedoftermination(See
Section7.1.8).
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ALicenseewhoisterminatedfromthisProgramshallnot,uponreceiptofnoticefromAHAM
of its termination, reproduce The Seal or The Mark on the packagingofanyaircleaners
thereafter manufactured by or for its company and shall make no further reference to
AHAM'sCADRSealsorCertificationProgram.Thisincludesallsalesliterature,websites,and
advertising.MoneypaidtoAHAMquarterlyasCertificationFeeswillnotberefunded.
5.2.13 Withdrawal
Upon notifying AHAM of a withdrawal from the Certification Program, the licensee will,
withinsixty(60)days,ceasedistributionintocommerceportableelectricroomaircleaners
withpackagingbearingTheSealorTheMark.AHAMwillimmediatelyremovethelistingof
theirmodelsfromthewebsite(www.AHAMVerifide.org)andtheDirectoryand,intheevent
the company is an ENERGY STAR partner, EPA will be notified of withdrawal (See Section
7.1.8).
5.2.14 ReturnofUnits
Testunits,orunitsselectedforENERGYSTARtestingthatdidnotneedtobetestedshallbe
returned to the appropriate Licensee approximately fifteen (15)calendardaysafterthe
LicenseereceivesthefinaltestreportforallunitstestedforthatLicensee.Returnedunit(s)
will be sent on a COD basis, unless the Licensee has made previous billing or disposition
arrangementswiththeProgramLaboratory.
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6. CHALLENGEPROCEDURE
6.1 CHALLENGERULES
ALicenseewithintheProgrammaychallengeanotherProgramLicensee,usingtheChallenge
Request Form A‐9. The Challenge Request Form must be submittedtotheProgram
Laboratory.Challengesshallbein“goodfaith,”withsubstantialsupportingdocumentation
providedtotheProgramLaboratory at the time of the challenge.ProgramLicenseesmay
notchallengenon‐Licensees;thisisoutsidethescopeofthisProgram.
However,ifAHAMreceivesmultipleindicationsfromProgramLicenseesthatanon‐Licensee
mayhavequestionableCADRforsmoke,pollenand/ordust,AHAMmayinitiateachallenge
of the specified non‐Licensee working through the Task Force. There must be unanimous
agreementoftheTaskForce tochallengethe non‐Licensee,as Programfundswillbeused
fortheChallenge.
AHAMmaynotchallengeaProgramLicensee.
6.2 INITIATINGACHALLENGE
A Licensee may challenge CADR for smoke, pollen and/or dust. For all challenges, the
challengingLicensee(“Challenger”)mustcompleteandsubmitChallengeRequestFormA‐9
totheProgramLaboratory.Forthechallengetotakeplace,theChallengermustincludean
explanationofwhythechallengeshouldbegranted.Toexercisechallenges,theChallenger
mustauthorizetheProgramLaboratorytoproceedattheChallenger’sexpensefortheinitial
ProgramLaboratorytest.
Uponreceiptofthisform,theProgramLaboratoryshallnotifyAHAM.AHAMwillnotifythe
challenged Licensee (“Challenged Manufacturer”) in writing, with a copy to the Program
Laboratory, of the challenge. The Program Laboratory will then acquire a sample of the
challengedmodelandperformverificationtesting.AHAMandtheProgramLaboratoryshall
keep the identity of the Challenger and Challenged Manufacturer under this challenge
procedureinconfidencethroughoutthechallengeproceedings.
Ifthechallengeisnotupheld,theChallengermustpaytheProgramLaboratoryforallcosts
incidentaltothetest(s).Uponcompletionoftesting,thetestunitwillbeshipped,COD,to
thechallenger.
If the Program Laboratory results do not verify the Challenged Manufacturer’s reported
certifiedratings,thiswillbeconsidereda“VerifiedChallenge.”TheProgramLaboratoryshall
informtheChallengedManufactureroftheVerifiedChallenge,includingalltestdataandtest
report information. The Challenged Manufacturer may also selecttohavemorefiltersor
additionalsamplestested,asprovidedinsection5.2.9.
In either case (Verified Challenge or not upheld Challenge), the Program Laboratory shall
informboththeChallengerandChallengedManufacturerofthetestingresultsandprovide
testdataandtestreportinformation.
Within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of a Verified Challenge, the Challenged
Manufacturer shall submit a written statement to the Program Laboratory, with copy to
AHAM,either1)disputingtheVerifiedChallengeor2)agreeingtowithdrawitsproductfrom
themarket.
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IftheChallengedManufacturerdoesnotdisputetheVerifiedChallenge,itmustwithdrawits
product from the market within thirty (30) calendar days of the receipt of the Verified
Challenge. The Challenged Manufacturer must pay all Program Laboratory testing costs
incidentaltotheVerifiedChallenge.
If the Challenged Manufacturer disputes the Verified Challenge it must, within thirty (30)
calendardaysofreceiptoftheVerifiedChallenge,provideadetailedwrittensummaryofits
methodfordeterminingCADRforthechallengedparameterandsupportforwhythisisthe
correctmethodtotheProgramLaboratory.Withinfifteen(15)calendardaysofreceipt,the
ProgramLaboratorywilleitheraccepttheChallengedManufacturer’smethodandwithdraw
its Verified Challenge or reject the Challenged Manufacturer’s methodandreinstatethe
Verified Challenge. Upon reinstatement of the Verified Challenge, the Challenged
Manufacturermust,withinthirty(30)calendardays,withdrawitsproductfromthemarket.
6.3 VOLUNTARYCHANGESINRATINGS
Licenseesareallowedtomakeadjustmentstothecertifiedratingsaswarrantedbyreasonof
qualitycontroldatarevieworannualverificationtesting.Thismaybedoneatanytimeand
doesnotaffecttheLicensee'sfinancialobligationsunderthechallengeprocedureifitshould
beineffectduringthetimethevoluntarychangeismade.
Licensees must notify the Program Laboratory and AHAM when a voluntary change in
certifiedratingismadeandprovidetheProgramLaboratorywiththerevisedratingforthe
modelonarevisedFormA‐1:ModelDataforDirectory.Iftheratingistobegreaterthan
previouslycertified,theProgramLaboratorymustfirstselectandtestasampleofthemodel
tosupporttheincreasedrating.ThisadditionaltestisnotnecessaryifallpreviousProgram
Laboratoryverificationtestresultsonthemodelsupporttheincreasedrating.TheLicensee
will be responsible for all fees associated with the testing. In the event the Program
Laboratory'stestisunabletoverifyaLicensee'sincreasedvoluntary change in rating, the
originalcertifiedratingwillremaininforce.
TheLicenseeshallprovidecorrectedcopiesofliterature,publicity,packaging,etc.toAHAM
andallchannelsinitsfirstlineofdistributionwithintwo(2)monthsofre‐rate.Thevoluntary
changeinratingswillalsobekeptonfileatAHAMandrelayedtointerestedpartieson
request.
6.4 MULTIPLECHALLENGES
IftheProgramLaboratoryisworkingonachallengeandreceives a separate challenge
relatingtotheongoingchallenge,theProgramLaboratorywillnotifyAHAM,andthennotify
thesecond Challenger thatachallenge isalready underway. Confidentiality betweenboth
the Challengers and the Challenged Manufacturer will be maintained. Ultimately, if the
challenge is not upheld, the Challengers will split the challenge costs. The Program
Laboratory may receive multiple challenges on a similar issue. TheProgramLaboratoryis
responsibleforreviewingthetechnicalviabilityofeachchallenge.
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7. RULESFORUSEOFTHESEAL,ADVERTISINGANDPROMOTIONAL
REFERENCESTOTHEPROGRAM
AHAMhasnointerestinorauthoritytolimitanyclaimsthatdonotdirectlyimpingeonthe
validityorcredibilityoftheAHAMPortableElectricRoomAirCleanerCertificationProgram
Scope.ValidationofclaimsmadeoutsidetheProgramparameters requires separate and
independentsubstantiation.
7.1 RULESFORUSEOFTHESEALANDADVERTISING
Licenseesareencouragedtoproperlyuse and promotetheCertificationProgram and The
CADRSealinspecifications,literatureandadvertising.
7.1.1 TheCADRSeal
PackagingfortheseunitsmustdisplaytheSealinaccordancewiththisProceduralGuideon
unitssold incountrieslisted inExhibitB tothe LicenseAgreementinwhichAHAMownsa
registrationforTheMark.AlthoughAHAMdoesnotobjecttoLicensee’suseofTheSealand
TheMarkincountriesandjurisdictionsotherthanthoselistedinExhibitB,thatsuchuseisat
Licensee’s own risk since Licensor owns no registered rights in those countries and
jurisdictions.The LicensoragreesthatLicenseewill notclaimproprietaryrights inTheSeal
and The Mark in any country or jurisdictions not listed in Exhibit B, and will not file any
applications for registration of the Seal or The Mark in any countries or jurisdictions not
listedinExhibitB.
TheSealandTheMarkwhenusedonaircleanerpackagingoronany sales or advertising
literatureshallconformtothefollowingguidelines:
a. Certifiedvaluesmustbeempirical,notestimated.
b. SizeofTheSealshallbesuchthatallletteringislegible.
c. ThewordcontentofTheSealshallbeidenticaltotheartworkprovidedbyAHAM.
ForlanguagesotherthanEnglish,seeSection7.1.2.
d. Voltage and frequency of the unit shall be stated. If the unit has multiple
voltage/frequencycombinationsandonlyonecombinationwillbeverified,theCADR
atthelowestvoltagemustbereported.
e. The certified ratings and room size must be accurate, clearly distinguishable and
filledintotheappropriateareasofTheSeal.TheCADRvaluecannotbegreaterthan
theMaximumCertifiedRatingprovidedbytheProgramLaboratory.
f. CADRistobedisplayedinamannerinwhichthepollutantisclearlydefinedforthe
givenrating.
g. In the event of a difference between the AHAM Program and local governmental
requirements in the country of sale, (i.e. room size markings), the AHAMVerifide
SealandrelevantANSI/AHAMAC‐1performanceclaimshallbelocatedonthesame
retailpackagingpanel.Eachperformanceclaimmustbelistedwithreferencetothe
appropriatestandard.
h. Only CADR for tobacco smoke, dust and pollen are certified. No implication shall
everbemadethatTheSealcoversanyotherfeatureorperformancefactor.
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i. Roomsizeisbasedonremovalof80%tobaccosmokeparticlesonacontinuous
steady‐state basis, assuming one room air exchange per hour. The following
formulasshallbeusedtocalculateroomsize:
CADRValue_____x1.55=______(Roomsquarefeet)
CADRValue_____x0.144=______(Roomsquaremeters)
j. Roomsizeisbasedonan8foot(2.4meter)ceiling,whichshouldbesostatedinany
literatureordocumentationthatreferstotheroomsize.
k. Claimsmaybemadeonthebasisofthestatedroomsizesorbydirectconversionof
roomsizestoarea(lengthxwidth).
l. Roomsizeinsquarefeetorsquaremeters,basedon80%removaloftobaccosmoke
particles,mustbedisplayedonthe“AHAMCADRSeal.”Nootherimplicationshallbe
madeabouttheremovalofparticlesastheyrelatetoroomsize.
m. Room size or area claims on Licensees’ packaging shall not be in conflict with
certified values.Performance claims mustbeator belowtheallowableroomsize
basedontheCADRfortobaccosmoke.
n. Non‐particulateclaims(e.g.odors,gases,chemicals,etc.)mustbekeptdistinctfrom
claimsoncertifiedparticulates(i.e.tobaccosmoke,dustandpollen).
o. A claim similar to the following example shall NOT be made on certified products:
“Makeyourroom3,000timescleaner.”
7.1.2 LanguageTranslationofAHAMSeal
For models produced and/or distributed in languages other than English, Licensees must
provideAHAMwitharepresentativetranslationofTheSealandThe Mark. After
confirmationofthetranslation,AHAMwilladdtheapproved,translatedsealtotheAHAM
graphics. A one‐timeadministrative cost,determined bytheAirCleanerCertificationTask
Force, will be charged to the Licensee for translation verification and development of The
CADR Seal in the approved language. This Seal would then be available for use by all
LicenseesinaccordancewiththetermsofthisLicenseAgreementandGuide.
7.1.3 ImproperRatingsandClaims
During annual verification testing, the Program Laboratory will evaluate The Seal to
determineifitisincompliancewiththecurrentratingslistedintheDirectory.Intheevent
anincorrectroomsizeorareaclaimismadeoneitherunitpackaging or in advertising or
promotional literature, AHAM will immediately notify the Licensee making the incorrect
claim thatitisinviolationofProgramproceduresandinstruct the Licensee to correct the
information.Withinthirty(30)daysofwrittennoticefromAHAM,all unitsbeingproduced
shallhavethecorrectinformationonthepackage.Withintwo(2)monthsfollowingAHAM’s
written notification, all warehouse inventories, advertising, packaging, and literature must
havethecorrectinformation.
In the event of an improper rating or claim, AHAM will notify all other Licensees of the
improper ratings and claims. Failure to take the actions as specified within the allowable
timeperiodwillresultinterminationoftheLicenseebyAHAM.
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7.1.4 StatementtoAccompanySealReproductionsonLiterature
TheSealandTheMarkmaybeusedinadvertisingorpromotionalliterature.However,there
may be no alteration in the design of The Mark and Licensee must still follow brand
guidelinesascitedinAppendixD.
7.1.5 MixingCertifiedandNon‐CertifiedModels
Portableelectricroomaircleanermodelsthatarenotcertifiedmaynotbelisted,indicated
or described in literature, advertisements, or point‐of‐purchase material in which AHAM
certifiedmodelsarealsolistedordescribedinsuchawayastoimplythatallarecertified.If
certifiedandnon‐certifiedmodelsaredisplayedinliteratureorcatalogs,adesignationshall
beshownofwhichunitsareandarenotAHAMcertified.
7.1.6 DefiningWhatisBeingCertified
OnlytheCADRfortobaccosmoke,dustandpollen(baseduponuseofanidentifiedfilter,if
applicable)arecertified.NoimplicationshalleverbemadethatTheSealcoversanyother
featureorperformancefactor.
Any other quantitative performance claims for tobacco smoke, dust or pollen removal
appearingonthesamepackagingorliteratureastheAHAMMarkandSealmustbeclearly
definedbyAHAMtestdata,mustincludeatimeperiodandroomsizeandshallbeshownto
be a scientifically sound derivation of certification test results. Other performance claims
cannotimplyorstatethattheyarebasedonAHAMtestresults.
Literaturethatreferstomodelsavailablewithalternatefiltersshouldcarryastatementsuch
as:
"Certifiedratingsasstatedarebasedon____filter,andmaybeaffected
byuseofotherfilters."
7.1.7 ReferencetotheProgramLaboratory
AnyreferencetotheProgramLaboratoryundercontracttoAHAMmustclearlyindicatethat
itsfunctionintheProgramislimitedtotestingandtechnicaladministration.
Forinstance,thestatement"CleanAirDeliveryRateisverifiedbyAHAMbasedontestsbya
LaboratoryundercontracttoAHAM"is acceptable. But thestatement "Clean Air Delivery
RateisverifiedbyAHAMandalaboratory"isnotacceptable,foritimpliesincorrectlythat
theProgramLaboratoryhasaseparateverifyingfunction.
7.1.8 ExamplesofImproperUseorStatements
These rules and suggestions were established to properly promote the Air Cleaner
Certification Program and are not intended to otherwise limit or restrict participants’
advertising.
Examplesthatareunacceptablebecausetheymightcauseconfusionastothescopeofthe
AHAMPortableElectricRoomAircleanerCertificationProgramare:
a. AccurateusesofTheCADRSealandstatementofscope,exceptwhenthestatement
isimmediatelyfollowedbyaphrasesuchas:“Youknowyou'regettingalltheclean
airdeliveryyou'repayingfor.”(AHAMmakesnoverificationastothesalesvalueof
anyparticularmodel).
b. Anyuseofthefollowingisunacceptable:
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"AHAMratedcleanairdelivery.TheAssociationofHomeAppliance Manufacturers'sealis
found on the packaging of all (brand name) air cleaners and signifies that all performance
dataarecertifiedasaccurate."(Allperformancedataarenotcertified.)
"Every...aircleaner ratingisAHAMverified." (Everyratingisnotverified‐‐onlycleanair
deliveryrates.)
"CleanairdeliveryratesarecertifiedbyAHAM."(Thecleanairdeliveryrateiscertifiedby
theLicensee,andverifiedbyAHAM.)
7.1.9 DiscontinuingUseofMarkandReferencestoAHAMCertificationProgram
Upon notifying AHAM of intent to Withdraw, or, being notified of termination from, the
Certification Program, the withdrawing or terminated licensee will, within sixty (60) days,
ceasedistributionintocommerceportableelectricroomaircleanerswithpackagingbearing
TheSealorTheMark.AHAMwillimmediatelyremovethelistingoftheirmodelsfromthe
web site (www.AHAMVerifide.org) and the Directory and, in the event the company is an
ENERGYSTARpartner,EPAwillbenotifiedoftermination.
Said Licensee must immediately discontinue publication of documents (including
advertisements,websites,etc.,)containingTheCADRSealorTheMarkoranyreferenceto
theLicensee’sparticipationintheCertificationProgram.
TheLicenseemustalsonotifyallchannelsintheirfirstlineofdistributionofthewithdrawal
ortermination.Thisnotificationisrequiredtoensurethattheinitialcustomerstowhomthe
LicenseeissellingaremadeawareoftheremovalofproductsfromtheAHAMCertification
Program
7.2 SUBMISSION OF SPECIFICATION SHEETS AND PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS FOR PROGRAM
INSPECTION
TwocopiesofthefollowingshallbeforwardedtoAHAMuponrequest:
a. TwocopiesofspecificationsheetsformodelssubjecttotheProgram;
b. Twocopiesofpromotionalliteraturewhichreferto,illustrate,ordescribecertified
models.
AHAMwillreviewthesetoassurethatreferencestoTheSealandProgramprovisionsarein
accordancewiththeserecommendations.
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8. OZONEEMISSIONINFORMATION
8.1 SCOPE
AHAM provides Program Licensees the opportunity to report portable electric room air
cleaner compliance with UL 867, Part 37 in the AHAM Portable Electric Room Air Cleaner
Directory.Inclusionofozoneemissioninformationisvoluntary.Informationiscollectedby
the Program Laboratory, but this information is not subject to independent verification
testingbyAHAM.
8.2 DEFINITIONOFANDBASISFOROZONEEMISSIONLIMIT
Anozoneemissionlimitof50partsperbillion(ppb)isrecognizedbytheU.S.Food&Drug
AdministrationformedicalproductsandisreferredtoinU.S.EPAguidelinesforindoorair
quality as measured by UL 867 (latest edition). Thisvalue,asmeasured by UL 867 (latest
edition),isalsorecognizedbyCaliforniaLawasthelimitforemissionsfromportableelectric
roomaircleanerssoldinthestate.
8.3 DATASUBMISSIONFORINCLUSIONINCERTIFICATIONDIRECTORY
VoluntarysubmissionofozoneinformationwillbeincludedintheCertificationDirectoryfor
Portable Electric Room Air Cleaners. Licensees interested in providing ozone emission
informationmustdosoonFormA‐1:ModelDataforDirectory.
8.4 INCLUSIONOFOZONEEMISSIONINFORMATIONONPACKAGING
Licenseesmaycommunicatetheirozoneemissioninformationontheir packaging by
whatevermethodtheydetermine.Sinceozoneemissioninformation is not part of the
Program,nostatementsshallbemadethataresimilartothefollowing:
"OzoneemissioninformationiscertifiedbyAHAM."(Ozoneemissioninformationisneither
certifiednorverifiedbyAHAM.)
"Thesafetyofthisunithasbeencertified(orverified)byAHAM."(AHAMdoesnotevaluate,
certifyorverifythesafetyofportableelectricroomaircleaners.)
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APPENDIXA:APPROVEDTESTPROCEDURECLARIFICATIONSFORUSE
INTHEAHAMAIRCLEANERCERTIFICATIONPROGRAM
1. AlltestingwithintheAHAMAirCleanerCertificationwillbeperformedinaccordancewiththe
followingtestprocedureclarifications:
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=products_for_partners.showRoomAircleaners
2. AHAM Letters of Instruction, as issued, until the substance of the Letter of Instruction is
incorporatedintoaneweditionofthisProceduralGuide.
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APPENDIXB:AHAMAIRCLEANERCERTIFICATIONPROGRAMLICENSE
AGREEMENT
AirCleanerCertificationProgram
LICENSEAGREEMENT
This Agreement, made this ________ day of ___________________, 20___, by and between
ASSOCIATION OF HOME APPLIANCE MANUFACTURERS (AHAM), a not‐for‐profit business association
incorporatedintheDistrictofColumbia,havingitsprincipalofficeat111119thStreet,N.W.,Suite402,
Washington, DC 20036, hereinafter called "Licensor," and___________________________ having its
principal offices at the following location (full address),___________________________________
hereinaftercalled"Licensee."
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Licensor has developed and caused to berecognized as a national standard in the
USAfordeterminingcertainperformancecharacteristicsasreferencedin"ExhibitA,"thetitleofwhich
standardisalsoreferencedin"ExhibitA";
WHEREAS,LicensoristhesponsorofaCertificationProgramintheUSA(“CertificationProgram”
or“Program”)insupportoftheacceptanceanduseofthatstandardandtheproceduressetforthinthe
Procedural Guide, all in the public interest, to the end that public confidence in said performance
characteristicsmaybeeffectivelypromoted;
WHEREAS,LicenseewishestoparticipateinsaidCertificationProgram;
NOW,THEREFORE,itisagreedbyandbetweenthepartiesheretoasfollows:
LICENSEE:
A.1.Shall,uponthesigningofthisAgreement,have(1)thesamepersonsigningthisAgreementonits
behalf and (2) the engineer designated by such person sign and submit to Licensor the Certification
Affidavitattachedheretoas"ExhibitA."
A.2.ShallabidebyandcomplywithallprovisionsoftheProceduralGuidedevelopedbyAHAMforthe
implementationoftheCertificationProgram.
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A.3.Shallabideby,complywithandhavetherighttobeapprisedofalldecisionsmadebythegoverning
AHAMproductcouncilorcommittee which affect this Certification Program. This product
council/committeeshallmeetperiodicallywithAHAMstaffforcommunication,adviceandcounselon
theoperationoftheCertificationProgram,andshalldetermineallpolicyfortheCertificationProgram.
A4. Shall abide by the following Certification Program Payment Policy: For certification program
participants,ifinvoicesarenotpaidwithin90daysaftertheinvoicedate,theparticipantwillbegiven
written notice that they have an additional 45 days to become current, or have its product ratings
removedfromtheCertificationProgramdirectory.Removalfromthedirectorywillresultintermination
fromtheprogram.Ifaterminatedcompanywishestorejointheprogram,itwillberequiredtopayall
outstandinginvoices,andafullyearprogramfeesinadvance.
A.5.AcknowledgesthatLicensoronlyownstheregisteredtrademark,servicemark,and/orcertification
markrightsinTheMarkandTheSeal(asmorefullyidentifiedintheProceduralGuide)inthecountries
and jurisdictions which are listed in Exhibit C which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference,andherebylicensesrightstousetheuseTheSealandTheMarkonlyinthosecountriesand
jurisdictions.FurtheracknowledgesthatalthoughLicensordoesnotobjecttoLicensee’suseofTheSeal
and The Mark in countries and jurisdictions other than those listed in Exhibit C, that such use is at
Licensee’sownrisksinceLicensorownsnoregisteredrightsinthosecountriesandjurisdictions.Agrees
thatLicenseewillnotclaimproprietaryrightsinTheSealandTheMarkinanycountryorjurisdictions
notlistedinExhibitC,andwillnotfileanyapplicationsforregistrationoftheSealorTheMarkinany
countriesorjurisdictionsnotlistedinExhibitC.
LICENSORANDLICENSEE:
B.1.AgreethattheProceduralGuideisanextensionofthisLicenseAgreement,providesallnecessary
details for participation in the Certification Program and is incorporated by reference into this
Agreement.AgreethatLicensorhastherightinitssolediscretiontomakechangestoanyaspectofthe
ProceduralGuideandLicenseewillbeboundbythosechanges.Revisionstoprocedureswhichbecome
effectivebeforetheProceduralGuideisreprintedwillbeoutlinedinLettersofInstructionfromLicensor
toLicensees;suchletterswillautomaticallyamendtheProceduralGuideuponissuance.
B.2. Agree that this Agreement shall extend for an initial period of one (1) year and shall be
automaticallyrenewableforsuccessiveadditionalperiodsofone(1) year each unless either party, at
least thirty (30) days prior to the date of expiration, gives notice in writing that it does not wish the
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Agreement to be renewed; provided, however, that either Licensor or Licensee may terminate this
LicenseAgreementuponsixty(60)days'writtennoticetotheotherparty.
B.3. Agree that in the event that Licensee defaults under this Agreement, Licensor may immediately
exclude Licensee from the Program by written notice sent by certified mail to Licensee. Under such
circumstances, this Agreement will be considered void upon the date of Licensee's receipt of said
written notice, and the remaining provisions concerning exclusion of a Licensee outlined in the
ProceduralGuideshallbefollowed.
B.4. Agree that the initial data on Licensee's certified rating(s) for models subject to the Program as
submittedtotheindependenttestinglaboratoryundercontracttoLicensoronformsprovidedbythat
laboratory (see the Procedural Guide) shall not be treated as confidential by either the laboratory or
Licensor.
B.5.AgreethatintheeventLicensorpromptlynotifiesallparticipantsofanyincorrectratingpublished
inanyCertificationDirectory, supplementthereto, orelsewhere,LicenseeagreesnottoholdLicensor
liableinanywayforanydamagecausedbyanysuchincorrectpublishedrating,unlesssuchdamagewas
theresultofanintentionaltort,awillfulact,orofgrossnegligence by Licensor in which case the
Licensor’s liability is limited to any fees AHAM receives directlyorindirectlyfromtheLicensee’s
participation in the Program during the period in which incorrect or improper testing or rating or
administrationoftheProgramhasoccurred.AgreethatLicensorshallnotindemnifyLicenseeforany
claimsofanynaturewhatsoever thatmaybeassertedagainst Licenseeasaresultofitsuseofeither
TheSealorTheMarkorasaresultofitsparticipationinanyaspectofthisProgram.
B.6Exceptasprovidedinthisparagraph,Licenseeagreestoindemnify and hold harmless AHAM, its
boardofdirectors,officersandemployees,theirsuccessorsandassigns,forandfromanyandallclaims,
demands,lawsuits,judgments,contracts,debts,andexpenses(includingreasonableattorney’sfees),of
anykindornature,whetheratlaworinequity,arisingoutof or in connection with the Licensee’s
participation in the AHAM Room Air Cleaner Verification Program (including, but not limited to, a
Licensee’s conduct constituting a breach of this agreement and license), the use or misuse of
AHAMVerifide
®
,and/or the manufacture,design,information for use,warrantiesandrepresentations,
anduseofLicensee’sRoomAirCleanerss.Noclaimforindemnityunderthisparagraphshallbeeffective
untilLicenseehasreceivedfromAHAMwrittennoticeoftheclaimforwhichAHAMbelievesitisentitled
to indemnification hereunder. Licensee shall promptly reimburse AHAM for all costs and expenses
incurredindefendingAHAMagainstanysuchclaims,demands,causesofaction,orliability,including,
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butnotlimitedto,attorney’sfees.Thisindemnificationshallsurviveterminationofthisagreementand
license.
AHAMaffirmativelydisclaimsanyobligationtoindemnifyorholdharmlesstheLicenseefromanyandall
claims,demands,lawsuits,judgments,contracts,debts,andexpenses(includingattorney’sfees),ofany
kind or nature, whether at law or in equity, arising out of or in connection with any claims asserting
infringementofathirdparty’strademarkand/orarisingoutoforinconnectionwithanychallengeto
the validity or enforceability of any AHAM mark. In the event a third party files a claim against the
Licensee asserting infringement of a third party’s trademark and/or challenging the validity or
enforceabilityofanyAHAMmark,LicenseeisrequiredtoprovideAHAMwithwrittennoticeoftheclaim
within 14 days. AHAM will consider, in good faith but without obligation and in its sole discretion,
whetheritisappropriatetoassist,intervene,indemnifyortakeanyactionwithrespecttothereported
claim.
AHAM’s policy is to defend its marks and other intellectual property globally through market
surveillanceandlegalactionsasrequiredanddeterminedbyitsBoardofDirectors.Tothatend,AHAM
requestsLicenseestonotifyitofanyimproperuseofAHAMMarks.
B.7.TheinterpretationofthisAgreementandtheparties'performancethereundershallbegovernedby
thelawsoftheDistrictofColumbia.
B.8.IntheeventthatanypartorpartsofthisAgreementand/ortheProceduralGuidearefoundtobe
void,the remaining provisions shallneverthelessbe binding, to theextentpracticable,withthesame
effectasthoughthevoidpartsweredeleted.
B.9.ThisAgreementbeingthefinalandcompleteunderstandingbetweentheaboveparties,supersedes
andnullifiesallprioragreements.
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AirCleanerCertificationProgram
LICENSEAGREEMENT
TobecompletedbyAHAM:
ASSOCIATIONOFHOMEAPPLIANCEMANUFACTURERS(Licensor)
Signedby:______________________________________________


PrintName:_____________________________
Title:___________________________________________
Date:__________________________________________________

TobecompletedbyLicensee[Seepage5also]:
CompanyName:_________________________________________(Licensee)

SignedBy: ___________________________________________
PrintName: ____________________________________________
Title: ____________________________________________
Date: ____________________________________________
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"ExhibitA"
CERTIFICATIONAFFIDAVIT
(TobecompletedbyLicensee)
The undersigned hereby certify and state, on behalf of
___________________________________
____________________ (Licensee) that the ratings of particulate removal of air cleaner models
submittedforCertificationundertheforegoingprogrambysaidLicenseeareaccuratelydeterminedand
statedinaccordancewiththecurrenteditionofAHAMStandardAC‐1.
TobecompletedbyEngineer[ReferenceSectionA.1(2)]:
Signedby: _________________________________________
PrintName: _________________________________________
Title: _________________________________________
Date: _________________________________________
TobecompletedbysameindividualthatsignedtheLicenseAgreementonpage5[ReferenceSection
A.1(1)]:
Signedby: _________________________________________
PrintName: _________________________________________
Title: _________________________________________
Date: _________________________________________
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Exhibit“B”
PRIMARYCONTACTFORADMINISTRATIVEISSUES
(Note:AllverbalandwrittencommunicationswillbeinEnglish)
NAME:__________________________________________
TITLE: ___________________________________________
E‐MAILADDRESS: _____________________________________
PHONENUMBER: ____________________________________
MAILINGADDRESS: ____________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
CITY:__________________________________________________
COUNTRY:_____________________________________________
PRIMARYCONTACTFORINVOICING/BILLING/PAYMENT
(Note:AllverbalandwrittencommunicationswillbeinEnglish)
NAME:__________________________________________
TITLE: ___________________________________________
E‐MAILADDRESS: _____________________________________
PHONENUMBER: ____________________________________
MAILINGADDRESS: ____________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
CITY:__________________________________________________
COUNTRY:_____________________________________________
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SECONDARYCONTACTFORADMINISTRATIVEISSUES
(Note:AllverbalandwrittencommunicationswillbeinEnglish)
NAME:__________________________________________
TITLE: ___________________________________________
E‐MAILADDRESS: _____________________________________
PHONENUMBER: ____________________________________
MAILINGADDRESS: ____________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
CITY:__________________________________________________
COUNTRY:_____________________________________________
SECONDARYCONTACTFORINVOICING/BILLING/PAYMENT
(Note:AllverbalandwrittencommunicationswillbeinEnglish)
NAME:__________________________________________
TITLE: ___________________________________________
E‐MAILADDRESS: _____________________________________
PHONENUMBER: ____________________________________
MAILINGADDRESS: ____________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
CITY:__________________________________________________
COUNTRY:_____________________________________________
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EXHIBITC
Mark Country
AHAMVERIFIEDReg.No. USA
4478903
AHAMVERIFIEDReg.No. USA
4478902
AHAMVERIFIEDReg.No USA
4478901
AHAMVERIFIEDReg.No USA
4467623
CADRMarkReg.No EC(German)
013728134
CADRMarkReg.No EC(English)
013728167
AHAMVerifideReg.No EC
013728118
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APPENDIXC:AHAMAIRCLEANERCERTIFICATIONPROGRAM
CHALLENGEREQUESTFORM
Dateof
Request:
BrandName: ModelNumber:
ManufacturedBy: ManufacturedFor:

ReasonforChallenge(checkallthatapply): RequiredInformationforSubmittal
CADR
Reasonforchallenge
Testdataorcalculationstosupportchallenge
LicenseeApproval:
AHAMApproval:
LaboratoryApproval:
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APPENDIXE:EXAMPLEOFPROGRAMPRODUCTIONSURVEY
CONFIDENTIAL
TO: RoomAirCleanerCertificationParticipants
FROM:
RandyCooper,VicePresident,TechnicalOperations&Standards
CA: CharlesSamuels
RE: CERTIFIEDPRODUCTIONSURVEY
ACTIONS
REQUESTED:
(1)ConfirmreceipttoAHAM([email protected])uponreceipt.
(2)CompleteandreturntoAHAM(accounting@aham.orgbyJuly31,ofthecurrentyear
TheAHAMRoomAirCleanerCertificationProgramrequiresthatparticipantsintheprogramcompletea
Certified Product Survey annually so that certification fees for the upcoming calendar year can be
accurately determined. The information provided in the survey is kept strictly confidential within
AHAM.
AttachedisacertifiedsurveysheettobecompletedwithyouractualcertifiedsalesvolumeofRoomAir
Cleaners for the twelve‐month period of July 1, of theprevious year through June 30, of the current
year.Participantsthathavecompletedtheirfirstyearofparticipation (and payment of the 1
st
year
InitiationFee)willbeinvoicedquarterlyforthefollowingcalendaryearbasedonthefeesshownonthe
attachedsurveyform.
Pleasenotethe“OfficerVerification”requiredon theattached sheet.Anofficerofeachparticipating
company should verify all figures reported to AHAM CertificationProgramsforaccuracyand
completeness.
As indicated on the INSTRUCTIONS sheet (page 2), please (1) confirmreceiptofthisformtoJessica
Bibins(j[email protected])upon receiptand (2)completeandreturnthe enclosedconfidentialsurvey
andOfficerVerification(pages3&4)byJuly31,ofthecurrentyeartoAHAM’sAccountingDepartment,
c/o[email protected].
Itisvery importantthatthesurveybereturnedbythisduedate.Ifthesurveyisnotreturnedin a
timelymanner,itmaybenecessaryforAHAMtoremovetheparticipant’scertifiedmodeldatafrom
thenextDirectoryofCertifiedRoomAirCleaners.
If you believe that the survey should be submitted to someone else within your organization, please
forward the survey to that individual and notify Jessica Bibins via e‐mail at [email protected]
immediately.Thankyouforyourcooperation.
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INSTRUCTIONS
1. ConfirmreceiptofthisproductionsurveytoJessicaBibinsviae‐mailatjbibins@aham.orgupon
receipt.
2. ReviewinstructionsandGuidelines.
3. FilloutCertifiedProductionSurveyFormasdescribedontheform.
4. ReviewBillingInformation.
5. HaveanofficerexecutetheOfficerVerificationForm.
6. ReturnCertifiedProductionSurveyFormandOfficerVerificationFormto:
AHAMAccountingDepartment
AssociationofHomeApplianceManufacturers
111119
th
StreetNWSuite402
Washington,DC20036
FAX:(202)872‐9354
E‐MAIL:[email protected]
GUIDELINESFOROUTSOURCEDCERTIFIEDUNITPRODUCTREPORTING
Pleaseusethefollowingguidelinestodeterminewhichentityinvolvedinanoutsourcingagreementis
responsibleforreportingandensuringpaymentofthecertificationfees.
1. If a Licensee buys products from another Licensee, the purchasing licensee is
responsible for the resulting certification fees and must therefore include the
outsourcedunitsinitsownproductionfigures(i.e.,counttheoutsourcedunitsastheir
ownproduction).
2. If a Licensee buys products from a non‐licensee, the Licensee is responsible for the
resulting certification fees and must therefore include the outsourced units in its
productfigures(i.e.,counttheoutsourcedunitsastheirownproduction).
3. In the case of an alternative arrangement (i.e., selling licensee agrees to pay the
certification fees), the purchasing licensee has the ultimate responsibility of ensuring
theoutsourcedproductproductiondataisproperlyreportedandcertificationfeesare
paid.
BILLINGINFORMATION
Thecertificationparticipationfeewillbedividedbyfourandinvoicedatthebeginningofeach
quarterinthecalendaryearfollowingthereceiptoftheProductionSurvey.
AHAMMemberLicenseeswillbeinvoicedduringthefirstquarterofthecalendaryear(following
receiptoftheSurvey)intheamountof$720perbasicmodel($1,040perbasicmodelfornon‐
member).
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AHAMROOMAIRCLEANERCERTIFICATIONPROGRAM
DOLLARVALUEOFSHIPMENTSOFROOMAIRCLEANERS
CERTIFIEDPRODUCTIONSURVEY
July1,previousyear‐June30,currentyear
REPORTISDUEJuly31,currentyear
OPTIONSFORRETURNINGCOMPLETEDFORMS
ViaE‐MAILtoaccounting@aham.orgOR
ViaFAXtoAccountingDepartmentatFAXNo.:(202)872‐9354.
 SendInvoicesto:
Company Name
ContactPerson Address
Title
Phone# Email:
1.Enteryourcompany’sroomaircleanersalesamount
figure (in dollars) during the twelve (12) months ending
June30,currentyear
ACTUALFIGURE(indollars):
2.MultiplytheActualFigure[in#1]by.001(members)or
.0058 (non‐members) to calculate the sales portion to
determinetheannualcertificationparticipationfee
.
1
PARTICIPATIONFEE:
$_________
3.Listallbrandscoveredintheprogram:
4. EnternumberofBasicModels
2
anticipatedduringyear
following&calculatetheassociatedbasicmodelfee.
AHAMmembersuse:$720x#ofbasicmodels
Non‐AHAMmembersuse:$1,040x#ofbasicmodels3
NUMBEROFBASICMODELS:______
BASICMODELFEE:
$_________
5.CalculateTotalFees(ParticipationFee+BasicModel
Fee)
$____________

1 Note that the fees shown in Item 2 are the fees for the current Calendar Year and may be changed by action of the
Air Cleaner Council and Portable Appliance Division.
2
A basic model is a single unit representing a specific functional design and performance level.
3 The Basic Model Fee shown in this example are the fees for the current Calendar Year and may be changed by
actions of the Air Cleaner Council and Portable Appliance Division.
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OFFICERVERIFICATION
IhaveexaminedtheattachedConfidentialCertifiedProductSurveyinformationandbillinginformation.
Inaccordancewiththeinstructionsanddefinitionscontainedonthisform,tothebestofmyknowledge
theinformationpresentedonthisformiscompleteandaccurate.
Signed
Printed
Title
Date
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