CSA R7001-14 (R2019)

Preface:

This is the first edition of CSA R7001, the second edition of UL 7001, and the most recent version of AHAM 7001, Sustainability Standard for Household Refrigeration Appliances. This harmonized standard was prepared by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers, (AHAM), CSA Group and Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL). The efforts and support of the Technical Harmonization Committee are gratefully acknowledged.

Scope:

1.1
This Standard covers two-phase refrigerant compression-type refrigeration appliances for household use included within the scope of the US Department of the Energy (DoE) and Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) minimum energy performance requirements. This includes the following product categories:
(a) refrigerators;
(b) refrigerator-freezers;
(c) chest and upright freezers; and
(d) compact refrigerators/compact freezers.

1.2
This Standard does not cover absorption-type refrigerators or refrigeration appliances for commercial use.