Article 3 Ecodesign requirements and timetable
1. The ecodesign requirements for air conditioners and comfort fans are set out in Annex I.
2. Each ecodesign requirement shall apply in accordance with the following timetable:
From 1 January 2013:
single duct and double duct air conditioners shall correspond to requirements as indicated in Annex I, point 2(a).
From 1 January 2013:
(a) air conditioners, except single and double duct air conditioners, shall correspond to requirements as indicated in Annex I, point 2(b) and points 3(a), 3(b), 3(c);
(b) single ducts and double ducts shall correspond to requirements as indicated in Annex I, points 3(a), 3(b), 3(d);
(c) comfort fans shall correspond to requirements as indicated in Annex I, points 3(a), 3(b), 3(e).
From 1 January 2014:
(a) air conditioners shall correspond to ecodesign requirements as indicated in Annex I, point 2(c);
(b) single duct and double duct air conditioners shall correspond to requirements as indicated in Annex I, point 2(d).
3. Compliance with ecodesign requirements shall be measured and calculated in accordance with requirements set out in Annex II.