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1.1This test method evaluates the energy efficiency, energy consumption and water heating performance of booster heaters. The food service operator can use this evaluation to select a booster heater and understand its energy consumption.

1.2This test method is applicable to electric, gas, and steam powered booster heaters.

1.3The booster heater can be evaluated with respect to the following (where applicable):

1.3.1Energy input rate (9.2).

1.3.2Pilot energy rate (9.3).

1.3.3Flow capacity rate, energy rate, and energy efficiency with 110F (43.3C) and 140F (60.0C) supply to the booster heater inlet (9.4).

1.3.4Thermostat calibration (9.5).

1.3.5Energy rate and energy efficiency at 50% of flow capacity rate with 110F (43.3C) and 140F (60.0C) supply to the booster heater inlet (9.6).

1.3.6Preheat energy and time (9.7). The preheat test is not applicable to booster heaters built without water storage and will not have auxiliary water storage connected to the booster heater to complete the water heating system.

1.3.7Idle (standby) energy rate (9.8).

1.4The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The SI units in parentheses are for information only.

1.5This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.6This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.