Water Heater Energy Efficiency Standard

‫والمقايـيـس والجــوددة‬
‫س‬ ‫الھيـئئــة السعودديــة للمواصفــات و‬

Saudi Standard
S ds, Metrrology anda Quaality Orgg (SASO O)
SAS
SO XXXX
X:2017
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SAUDI STANDARD SASO XXXX/2017
SASO XXXX: 2017
WATER HEATERS
ENERGY PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND LABELLING
FOREWORD
The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) has prepared this draft
Standard “Water Heaters - Energy Performance, Testing and Labelling Requirements” .This
document will apply as a mandatory Saudi Standard.
This standard after approval will replace and supersede the energy performance requirement
mentioned in SASO GSO 1858 and 1859.
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WATER HEATERS
ENERGY PERFORMANCE
REQUIREMENTS AND LABELLING
Saudi Standard No. XXXX/2017

Date of SASO Board of Directors’ Approval :
Date of Publication in the Official Gazette :
Date of Enforcement of this Standard :
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1. Scope ................................................................................................................................................. 6
2. Normative References ....................................................................................................................... 6
3. Terms and Definitions ........................................................................................................................ 8
3.1 General ..................................................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Technical Definitions............................................................................................................... 10
4. Criteria for Applying the Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS) ..................................... 13
4.1 Declaration of rated values ................................................................................................ 13
4.2 Determining the Minimum Performance ................................................................................. 13
4.3 Acceptance Criteria for Labelling and Market Surveillance .................................................... 14
5. Label and Classification ................................................................................................................... 15
5.1 Determining the Energy Efficiency Class ................................................................................ 15
5.2 Design and Placement of the Label ........................................................................................ 15
5.3 Information and Values Contained on the Label ..................................................................... 17
6. Marking and Instructions .................................................................................................................. 20
6.1 General Information ................................................................................................................ 20
6.2 Nameplate Information ........................................................................................................... 20
6.3 Instruction Sheet ..................................................................................................................... 20
7. Registration requirements ................................................................................................................ 22
ANNEX A – Load Profiles of Water Heaters ........................................................................................ 23
ANNEX B – Tests Procedures and Measurements ............................................................................. 26
B.1 Tests Methods Applicable ...................................................................................................... 26
B.2 General Conditions for Testing Water Heaters ...................................................................... 26
B.3 Conditions for Testing the Smart Control Compliance ('Smart') of Water Heaters ................. 26
B.4 Conditions for Testing Solar Water Heaters ........................................................................... 26
B.5 Conditions for Testing Heat Pump Water Heaters ................................................................. 27
B.6 Technical Parameter of Water Heaters .................................................................................. 28
B.7 Technical Parameters of Hot Water Storage Tanks ............................................................... 28
B.8 Testing Water Storage Tanks ................................................................................................. 28
ANNEX C – Calculation of the Energy Efficiency ................................................................................ 29
C.1 Application Methods .............................................................................................................. 29
C.2 Technical Parameters of Water Heaters ................................................................................ 29
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C.3 Calculation of the Energy Efficiency Coefficient Ηwh .............................................................. 29

C.4 Smart Control Factor 'SCF' .................................................................................................... 30
C.5 Determination of the Ambient Correction Term Qcor ............................................................... 30
ANNEX D – Calculation of the Annual Energy Consumption .............................................................. 31
D.1 Principle for Calculation of the Annual Energy Consumption (AECWH) .................................. 31
D.2 Weather Data for Saudi Arabia .............................................................................................. 31
D.3 Calculation and Presentation of the Annual Energy Consumption (AECWH) .......................... 32
ANNEX E – Simplified Method Applicable to Electric Storage Water Heaters (until at least 1 year after
the official announcement of this standard) ......................................................................................... 33
E.1 Principle for Application of the Simplified Procedure .............................................................. 33
E.2 Conditions to Apply the Simplified Method ............................................................................. 33
E.3 Determination of the Daily Thermal Losses ........................................................................... 34
ANNEX F - MODIFICATION TO SASO IEC 60379 and SASO GSO 1858 and 1859 ......................... 35
F.1 Symbols .................................................................................................................................. 35
F.2 List of Measurements ............................................................................................................. 35
F.3 General Conditions for Measurements ................................................................................... 35
F.4 Accuracy of Instrumentation ................................................................................................... 35
F.5 Standing (thermal losses) per 24 h ......................................................................................... 36
F.6 Quantity of Useful Water Delivered ........................................................................................ 36
F.7 Heating Energy ....................................................................................................................... 37
ANNEX G – Water Heater Registration Application/Renewal Sample Form (informative) .................. 39
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1. Scope
This Standard specifies the Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS) and testing
requirements of water heaters.
Category of water heaters falling in the scope of this standard are
 Electric storage water heaters

 Instantaneous electric water heaters
 Heat pump water heaters
 Solar water heaters (combined or not with additional energy supply)
 Fuel gas water heaters
 Storage tanks
It shall apply to water heaters that operate in AC single-phase circuits of ٢٢٠V or 230V or designed for
dual voltage or voltage range including these values, and three-phase circuits of 380 V or 400 V with
a frequency of 60 Hz according to SASO GSO 1899.
It shall apply to water heaters with power under or equal to 70 kW.
It shall apply to products with a capacity up to 2,000 liters for all types of water heaters except for gas
fired water heaters where the maximum capacity is 300 liters.
This standard does not apply to:
 Water heaters using solid fuels

 Water heaters designed for making hot drinks and or food only
2. Normative References
The following normative reference standards apply. However, this standard supersedes the below
reference standards in case of conflicting requirements.
 SASO GSO 1899: 2016 "GCC Standard Voltages and Frequencies for Alternating Current
Distribution Systems"
 SASO IEC 60379 : 2007 Methods for measuring the performance of electric storage water-
heaters for household purposes
 EN 50193 – 1 Electric instantaneous water heaters. General requirements
 EN 50193-2-1 Electric instantaneous water heaters - Part 2-1: Methods for measuring the
performance - Multifunctional electric instantaneous water heaters
 EN 50193-2-2 Electric instantaneous water heaters - Part 2-2: Performance requirements -
Single point of use electric instantaneous showers – Efficiency
 EN 50440 - Efficiency of domestic electrical storage water heaters and testing method
 EN12977-3 Thermal solar systems and components - Custom built systems - Part 3:
Performance test methods for solar water heater stores
 EN12977-4 Thermal solar systems and components - Custom built systems - Part 4:
Performance test methods for solar combistores
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 EN 16147 Heat pumps with electrically driven compressors. Testing and requirements for
marking of domestic hot water units
 EN13203-1 Gas-fired domestic appliances producing hot water - Appliances not exceeding 70
kW heat input and 300ater storage capacity - Part 1: Assessment of performance of hot water
deliveries
 EN 13203-2– Gas-fired domestic appliances producing hot water. Appliances not exceeding
70 kW heat input and 300 L water storage capacity. Assessment of energy consumption
 EN 15316-4-2 Energy performance of buildings — Method for calculation of system energy
requirements and system efficiencies — Part 4-2: Space heating generation systems, heat
pump systems, M3-8-2, M8-8-2
 EN 15316-4-3 Energy performance of buildings –Method for calculation of system energy
requirements and system efficiencies – Part 4-3 Generation & Control Thermal solar /
photovoltaics
 EN15316-5 Energy performance of buildings – Method of system energy requirements and
system efficiencies – Part 5 Space heating and DHW storage systems (not cooling)
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3. Terms and Definitions
For the purposes of this Standard, the following terms and definitions shall apply.
3.1 General
3.1.1 Back-up immersion heater: a Joule effect electric resistance heater that is part of a hot water
storage tank and generates heat only when the external heat source is disrupted (including during
maintenance periods) or out of order, or that is part of a solar hot water storage tank and provides
heat when the solar heat source is not sufficient to satisfy required comfort levels
3.1.2 Conversion coefficient (CC): a coefficient representing the weighting of the electric energy
compared when combined with other energies: the value of the conversion coefficient is CC = 1,0
3.1.3 Heat generator: part of a water heater that generates the heat using one or more of the
following processes:
(a) combustion of fossil fuels and/or biomass fuels;
(b) use of the Joule effect in electric resistance heating elements;
(c) capture of ambient heat from an air source, water source or ground source, and/or waste heat;
where by a heat generator designed for a water heater and a water heater housing to be equipped
with such a heat generator shall be also considered a water heater
3.1.4 Hot water storage tank: vessel for storing hot water for water and/or space heating purposes,
including any additives, which is not equipped with any heat generator except possibly one or more
back-up immersion heaters
3.1.5 Rated heat output: declared heat output of the water heater when providing water heating at
standard rating conditions, expressed in kW
3.1.6 Rated value: value or quantity assigned by the manufacturer and marked on the appliance
when relevant
3.1.7 "Shall": where "shall" or "shall not" is used for a provision specified, that provision is mandatory
if compliance with the standard is claimed.
3.1.8 Standard rating conditions: operating conditions of water heaters for establishing the rated
heat output, water heating energy efficiency and sound power level, and of hot water storage tanks for
establishing the standing loss
3.1.9 Storage capacity (C): rated capacity of a hot water storage tank, expressed in litres
3.1.10 Tested value: the value or quantity determined by test or measurement
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3.1.11 Water heater: device that:

- is connected to an external supply of water;
- generates and transfers heat to deliver hot water at given temperature levels, quantities and flow
rates during given intervals;
- Is equipped with one or more than one generators.
3.1.11.1 Conventional water heater: water heater that generates hot water using the combustion of
fossil and/or biomass fuels and/or the Joule effect in electric resistance heating elements
3.1.11.2 Gas fired water heater: water using gaseous fuel for heat generation
3.1.11.3 Heat pump water heater: water heater using ambient temperature from an air source, water
source or ground source, and/or waste heat for heat generation
3.1.11.4 Solar water heater: water heater equipped with one or more solar collector, solar hot water
tanks, heat generators and possibly pumps in the collector loop and other parts, a solar water heater
is placed on the market as one unit.
3.1.11.5 Storage water heater: a unit comprising a capacity containing water, a heating element and
a control system.
3.1.12 Water heating energy efficiency (ηwh): the ratio between the useful energy provided by a
water heater and the energy required for its generation, expressed in percentage (%)
3.1.13 Water heater housing: part of a water heater designed to have a heat generator fitted
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3.2 Technical Definitions
3.2.1 Ambient correction term (Qcor): means a term which takes into account the fact that the place
where the water heater is installed is not an isothermal place, expressed in kWh
3.2.2 Annual electricity consumption (AEC): annual electricity consumption of a water heater under
the declared load profile and under given climate conditions, expressed in kWh in terms of final
energy
3.2.3 Annual energy consumption (Qtotal): annual energy consumption of a solar water heater,
expressed in kWh in terms of primary energy and/or kWh in terms of GCV
3.2.4 Annual fuel consumption (AFC): annual fossil and/or biomass fuel consumption of a water
heater under the declared load profile and under given climate conditions, expressed in GJ in terms of
GCV
3.2.5 Annual non-solar heat contribution (Qnon;sol): annual contribution of electricity (expressed in
kWh in terms of primary energy) and/or fuels (expressed in kWh in terms of GCV) to the useful heat
output of a solar water heater or a package of water heater and solar device, taking into account the
annual amount of heat captured by the solar collector and the heat losses of the solar hot water
storage tank
3.2.6 Auxiliary electricity consumption (Qaux): annual electricity consumption of a solar water
heater or a solar-only system that is due to the pump power consumption and the standby power
consumption, expressed in kWh in terms of final energy
3.2.7 Climate conditions: means the temperatures and global solar irradiance conditions
characteristic for the city of Strasbourg used as reference or for the Saudi conditions as expressed in
Annex D
3.2.8 Collector aperture area (Asol): maximum projected area through which unconcentrated solar
radiation enters the collector, expressed in m2
3.2.9 Daily electricity consumption (Qelec): consumption of electricity over 24 consecutive hours
under the declared load profile and under given climate conditions, expressed in kWh in terms of final
energy
3.2.10 Daily fuel consumption (Qfuel): consumption of fuels over 24 consecutive hours under the
declared load profile and under given climate conditions, expressed in kWh in terms of GCV, and for
the purposes of point 4 in Annex VIII expressed in GJ in terms of GCV
3.2.11 Declared load profile: load profile applied when determining water heating energy efficiency
3.2.12 Energy content of hot water: product of the specific heat capacity of water, the average
temperature difference between the hot water output and cold water input, and the total mass of the
hot water delivered
3.2.13 First-order coefficient (a1): heat loss coefficient of a solar collector, expressed in W/(m2.K)
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3.2.14 Global solar irradiance (GSI25 or GSI45): rate of total incoming solar energy, both direct and
diffuse, on a collector plane with an inclination of 25 (or 45) degrees and southward orientation at the
Earth’s surface, expressed in W/m2
3.2.15 Gross calorific value (GCV): total amount of heat released by a unit quantity of fuel when it is
burned completely with oxygen and when the products of combustion are returned to ambient
temperature; this quantity includes the condensation heat of any water vapor contained in the fuel and
of the water vapor formed by the combustion of any hydrogen contained in the fuel
3.3.16 Heat generator water heating energy efficiency (ηwh,nonsol): water heating energy efficiency
of a heat generator which is part of a solar water heater, expressed in %, established under
standardized climate conditions and without using solar heat input
3.2.17 Incidence angle: angle between the direction to the sun and the direction perpendicular to the
solar collector aperture
3.2.18 Incidence angle modifier (IAM): ratio of the useful heat output of the solar collector at a given
incidence angle and its useful heat output at an incidence angle of 0 degrees
3.2.19 Load profile: given sequence of water draw-offs, as specified in Annex B; each water heater
meets at least one load profile
3.2.20 Maximum load profile: load profile with the greatest reference energy that a water heater is
able to provide while fulfilling the temperature and flow rate conditions of that load profile
3.2.21 Mixed water quantity at 40°C (V40): quantity of water at 40°C, which has the same heat
content (enthalpy) as the quantity of water stored at temperature of 65°C
3.2.22 Peak temperature (Tp): minimum water temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, to be
achieved during water draw-off, as specified in Annex A
3.2.23 Pump power consumption (Psol;pump): rated electrical power consumption of the pump in the
collector loop of a solar water heater or solar-only system, expressed in W
3.2.24 Reference energy (Qref): sum of the useful energy content of water draw-offs, expressed in
kWh, in a particular load profile, as specified in Annex A
3.2.25 Second-order coefficient (a2): coefficient measuring the temperature dependence of the first
order coefficient, expressed in W/(m2. K2 )
3.2.26 Solar collector: means a device designed to absorb global solar irradiance and to transfer the
heat energy so produced to a fluid passing through it; it is characterized by the collector aperture
area, the zero-loss efficiency, the first order coefficient, the second-order coefficient and the incidence
angle modifier
3.2.27 Solar hot water storage tank: hot water storage tank storing heat energy produced by one or
more solar collectors
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3.2.28 Smart control: means a device that automatically adapts the water heating process to
individual usage conditions with the aim of reducing energy consumption
3.2.29 Smart control compliance (smart): measure of whether a water heater equipped with smart
controls fulfils the criterion set out in Annex B and C
3.2.30 Smart control factor (SCF): water heating energy efficiency gain due to smart control under
the conditions set out in Annex B and C
3.2.31 Standby heat loss (Pstby): heat loss of a heat pump water heater in operating modes without
heat demand, expressed in kW
3.2.32 Standby power: the power necessary to maintain the water contained in the storage at a set
temperature of 65oC according to the testing standard (W)
3.2.33 Standby power consumption (Psol;standby): rated electrical power consumption of a solar water
heater or solar-only system when the pump and the heat generator are inactive, expressed in W
3.2.34 Thermal losses (QPR): the thermal energy necessary to maintain the water contained in the
storage at a set temperature of 65oC according to the testing standard during 24h (kWh)
3.2.35 Useful energy content (Qtap): energy content of hot water, expressed in kWh, provided at a
temperature equal to, or above, the useful water temperature, and at water flow rates equal to, or
above, the useful water flow rate, as specified in Annex A
3.2.36 Useful water flow rate (f): minimum flow rate, expressed in litres per minute, for which hot
water is contributing to the reference energy, as specified in Annex A
3.2.37 Useful water temperature (Tm): water temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, at which
hot water starts contributing to the reference energy, as specified in Annex A
3.2.38 Water draw-off: means a given combination of useful water flow rate, useful water
temperature, useful energy content and peak temperature, as specified in Annex A
3.2.39 Weekly electricity consumption with smart controls (Qelec;week;smart): weekly electricity
consumption of a water heater with the smart control function enabled, expressed in kWh in terms of
final energy
3.2.40 Weekly electricity consumption without smart controls (Qelec;week): weekly electricity
consumption of a water heater with the smart control function disabled, expressed in kWh in terms of
final energy
3.2.41 Weekly fuel consumption with smart controls (Qfuel;week;smart): weekly fuel consumption of a
water heater with the smart control function enabled, expressed in kWh in terms of GCV
3.2.42 Weekly fuel consumption without smart controls (Qfuel;week): weekly fuel consumption of a
water heater with the smart control function disabled, expressed in kWh in terms of GCV
3.2.43 Zero-loss efficiency (η0): efficiency of the solar collector, when the solar collector mean fluid
temperature is equal to the ambient temperature
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4. Criteria for Applying the Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS)

4.1 Declaration of rated values
 The declaration of the rated capacity shall be expressed only in terms of liters (L) according to
the following rules:
- Rated capacity lower or equal to 14 liters as multiples of 1 liter
- Rated capacity from 15 liters as multiples of 5 liters
 The declaration of the rated power shall be expressed only in terms of watt (W) as multiples of
50 W
 The declaration of the energy efficiency in percentage as a multiple of 0.1%
 The rated annual energy as a multiple of 5 kWh
4.2 Determining the Minimum Performance
4.2.1 General
The Minimum energy performance are based on the Water Heating Energy Efficiency (see Annex C),
which is established from the declared load profile.
4.2.2 Declaration of the Load Profile

The declared load profile shall be the maximum load profile as defined in Annex A.
For capacities of storage water heaters with declared load profiles of 3XS, XXS, XS and S:
a) Storage water heaters with declared load profile 3XS shall not exceed 7 litres in capacity
b) Storage water heaters with declared load profiles XXS and XS shall not exceed 15 litres in
capacity
c) Storage water heaters with declared load profile S shall not exceed 36 litres in capacity
4.2.3 Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS) for Water Heaters
The water heater MEPS values are presented in Table 1.
Table 1 – MINIMUM ENERGY EFFICIENCY (ƞwh) in %

Declared load profile 3XS 2XS XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL
Water heaters energy efficiency
(with or without smart controls) 53 55 63 63 73 73 79 79 79 79
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4.2.4 Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS) for Hot Water Storage Tanks

The minimum energy performance standard (MEPS) requirements for hot water storage tanks with
capacities higher or equal to 25 liters are based on the daily thermal losses QPR.. The limit values for
QPR are expressed in table 2, rounded to 2 decimal places.
Table 2 – MAXIMUM THERMAL LOSSES (QPR,max)
Limit value for the daily standby losses .
(QPR) in kWh
QPR: Thermal losses for a 24h period for a temperature difference of 45°C between temperature
of the stored water and ambient temperature [kWh].
4.3 Acceptance Criteria for Labelling and Market Surveillance

The energy label shall be accepted as valid when a sample unit(s) tested meets the following criteria:
a) Tested Power.………………………..………………………………..…. ≥ 0.90 x rated power

b) Tested Power…………………………………………………..……..….. ≤1.05 x rated power
c) Tested thermal losses (QPR) ……………………………………………. ≤ 1.05 rated QPR, rated
d) Tested Standing loss power (S)………………………………………… ≤ 1.05 rated S
e) Tested Capacity …………………………………….....………………… ≥ 0.98 x rated Capacity
f) Tested mixed quantity of water (V40)……...................………………. ≥ 0.97 x rated V40
g) Tested Energy (any type)…………...…………..………………≤ 1.05 x rated energy (any type)
h) Tested Collector Aperture (m2)…….…………………………..……….. ≥ 0.98 x rated value
i) Tested Standby Power Psol;stby……..………………………….….…….. ≤1.03 rated Psol;stby
j) Tested Pump power consumption Psol;pump…………………………….. ≤1.03 rated Psol;pump
Note: for market surveillance, the verification of compliance with the requirements is determined using
the same identical standard adopted at the point of registration.
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5. Label and Classification

5.1 Determining the Energy Efficiency Class
The minimum values for each load profile shall be used to determine the classification as outlined in
table 3 and 4.
5.2 Design and Placement of the Label

The label shall be printed as illustrated in Figure 1. It shall be fixed and non-removable on the
packaging and another label shall be available inside the packaging to be posted on the product. It is
the responsibility of the retailer to place the label on the most prominent part of the product to be
easily visible to the consumer at the point of sale.
The energy efficiency classes shall be represented with a visible letter and color-coded bars as
outlined in Table 3 and illustrated in Figure 1.
For storage tanks, the label shown in Figure 1 is not applicable. A special design label will be used
instead.
The label must be 100 mm wide and 170 mm high.
Table 3 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASSIFICATION as per DECLARED LOAD PROFILE
Load profile
Energy
Bar color
class
3XS 2XS XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL
Dark green ‫أ‬ A 95 100 105 105 210 300 300 300 300 300
Green ‫ب‬ B 87 89 97 97 140 160 160 160 160 180
Light green ‫ج‬ C 77 79 87 87 93 95 98 110 110 110
Yellow ‫د‬ D 69 71 79 79 87 87 92 93 93 93
Orange ‫ھـ‬ E 61 63 71 71 80 80 86 86 86 86
Red ‫و‬ F 53 55 63 63 73 73 79 79 79 79
Dark red ‫ز‬ G 45 47 55 55 65 65 71 71 71 71
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Table 4: ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASSSES FOR HOT WATER STORAGES
Equivalent
Energy
energy
efficiency Daily thermal losses limit value
efficiency
class
class
(Arabic) (kWh)
(English)
.
132 76
‫أ‬ A ,
1000
. .
132 76 204 102
‫ب‬ B ,
1000 1000
. .
204 102 288 122
‫ج‬ C ,
1000 1000
. .
288 122 384 200
‫د‬ D ,
1000 1000
. .
384 200 504 248
‫ھـ‬ E ,
1000 1000
. .
504 248 624 328
‫و‬ F ,
1000 1000
.
624 328
‫ز‬ G ,
1000
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5.3 Information and Values Contained on the Label

The fields (a) to (h) plus (j) for solar water heaters shall comply with the following requirements:
 Field (a): this field shall display the logo of the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality
Organization (SASO).
 Field (b): this field shall have a QR code representing the main characteristics of the water
heater, this may include the following items based on the data provided in the registration
form:
o Manufacturer name
o Model number
o Brand name (if different from manufacturer name)
o Country of origin
o Energy type (electricity, gas)
o Rated power (W)
o Rated voltage (V)
o Rated capacity (litre)
o Classification (unit-less)
o Energy efficiency (%)
o Annual energy consumption (kWh)
For storage tanks
o Annual thermal losses (kWh)
For solar water heaters
o Surface of the collector
 Field (c): this field shall reflect the energy efficiency class, which the product attained.
 Field (d): this field identifies the value of the electric power of the water heater in kW.
 Field (e): this field identifies the capacity of the water heater (or hot water storage) in liters.
 Field (f): this field identifies the annual energy consumption of the water heater (or hot water
storage) for the declared load profile
 Field (g): this field classifies the product type (solar, instantaneous, electrical storage, storage
tanks, heat pump, and gas).
 Field (h): this field identifies the general product information: brand name, country of origin
and model number
 Field (i): this field identifies the water heating function, including the declared load profile
expressed as the appropriate letter in accordance with Annex A;
 Field (j): solar package products, this fields identifies whether a solar collector and hot water
storage tank may be included in the package of water heater and solar device;
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ANDARD SASO XX
XXX/2017
Figure 1 – Water He
eater Label
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ANDARD SASO XX
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Figurre 2 – Positiion of inform

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he label
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(f)
(e)
(g, i,, j)
(h)
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6. Marking and Instructions

6.1 General Information
The following information shall be marked on the nameplate of the water-heater in (English) or (Arabic
and English). The marking shall not be on a detachable part of the unit and shall be indelible, durable
and easily legible.
Any information related to energy performance added on any part of the water heater unit or
packaging shall not have any ambiguity or lead to misunderstanding of the performance of the unit.
6.2 Nameplate Information

The nameplate information shall include, for conformity to this standard, the following information:
 Manufacturer’s name and/or trademark.

 Country of origin.
 Manufacturer’s model or type reference and serial number of the unit.
 Rated voltage or rated voltage range in volts (V).
 Rated frequency in hertz (Hz).
 Rated power input in Watt (W) or kiloWatts (kW)
 Rated capacity
 Annual standby losses (kWh/year) or daily standby losses (kWh/24h), when applicable.
6.3 Instruction Sheet

An instruction sheet or manual in (Arabic) or (Arabic and English) shall be delivered with each water
heater. Tables, drawings and circuit diagrams may be depicted in English only.
The instruction sheet, product brochure and any other literature provided with the type of product shall
include the following information in the order below as minimum.
Table 5: CONTENT OF THE INSTRUCTION SHEET OR MANUAL

Applicable to
Electric Instant- Heat Fuel Storage
Information storage aneous pump
Solar
gas tanks
(a) Supplier’s name or trade mark ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

(b) Supplier’s model number ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
(c) The declared load profile, expressed by the appropriate
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
letter and typical usage in accordance with Annex A
(d) The energy efficiency class of the model, determined in
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
accordance with Annex C and Clause 5
(e) The water heating energy efficiency in %, rounded to
the nearest integer and calculated in accordance with ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
annex C
(f) The annual electricity consumption in kWh under
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
average climate conditions for Saudi Arabia
(g) If applicable, other load profiles for which the water
heater is suitable to use and the corresponding water
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
heating energy efficiency and annual electricity
consumption as set out in points (e) and (f)
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(h) The thermostat temperature settings of the water

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
heater, as placed on the market by the supplier
(i) Any specific precautions that shall be taken when the
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
water heater is assembled, installed or maintained
(j) Where Smart Control Compliance is declared as being
enabled (i.e. 'smart = 1’), an indication that the information
on water heating energy efficiency, annual electricity and ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
fuel consumption, as applicable, relate to enabled smart
control settings only
(k) The annual electricity consumption in kWh, rounded to
the nearest integer and calculated in accordance with ✓ ✓ ✓
annex D ✓ ✓
(l) The collector aperture area in m2, to two decimal places ✓
(m) The zero-loss efficiency, to three decimal places ✓
(n) The first-order coefficient in W/(m2. K), to two decimal
✓
places
(o) The second-order coefficient in W/(m2. K2), to three
✓
decimal places
(p) The incidence angle modifier, 'Iam', to two decimal
✓
places
(q) The storage capacity in litres, rounded to the nearest
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
integer
(r) The pump power consumption in W, rounded to the
✓
nearest integer
(s) The standby power consumption in W, to two decimal
✓
places
(t) The annual non-solar heat contribution Q nonsol in kWh,
for the load profiles M, L, XL and XXL under average
✓
climate conditions for Saudi Arabia (Annex E), rounded to
the nearest integer
(u) The annual auxiliary electricity consumption Qaux in
kWh in terms of final energy, rounded to the nearest ✓
integer
(v) The standing loss in W, rounded to the nearest integer ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
In addition, for solar water heaters, the instruction sheet or manual shall include the following:
 The information specified in clause 6.2 and Table 5

 Dimensions of the unit
 Instruction for mounting and connection to the pipes
 Instruction for connection to the electrical installation
 Instructions necessary for the correct operation of the unit and any special precautions to be
observed to ensure its safe use and maintenance
 Instruction for packing and unpacking the unit
 Instructions on unit handling and rigging
 Net weight of the unit (empty)
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7. Registration requirements
 Product registration is mandatory, whereby information about registration requirements will be

available in the information center of the Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality
Organization (SASO), and reference shall be made to the separate SASO registration forms
and requirements.
 For registration, a test report covering the product submitted shall be attached. The test report
shall be issued from an entity (laboratory) certified through the International Laboratory
Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) procedure or approved by SASO.
 Applications shall be submitted through the registration system electronically via SASO
website. The applicant shall fulfill all updated requirements of the electronic registration
system and any new requirements, procedures, and regulations required by SASO. A sample
of the registration form is provided in Annex G (the final version will be available in the SASO
website).
 Labels are published by the application after the final registration of a product.
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ANNEX A – Load Profiles of Water Heaters
The load profiles 3XS, 2XS XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL AND 4XL are described in table A1 to A3.
Table A1 – Load profiles 3XS to S

3XS 2XS XS S
h Qtap f Tm Qtap f Tm Qtap f Tm Qtap f Tm Tp
0 0 0 0 0
kWh l/min C kWh l/min C kWh l/min C kWh l/min C C
07:00 0.015 2 25 0.105 2 25 0.105 3 25
07:05 0.015 2 25
07:15 0.015 2 25
07:26 0.015 2 25
07:30 0.015 2 25 0.105 2 25 0.525 3 35 0.105 3 25
07:45 0
08:01
08:05
08:15
08:25
08:30 0.105 2 25 0.105 3 25
08:45
09:00 0.015 2 25
09:30 0.015 2 25 0.105 2 25 0.105 3 25
10:00
10:30
11:00 0 2 25
11:30 0.015 2 25 0.105 2 25 0.105 3 25
11:45 0.015 2 25 0.105 2 25 0.105 3 25
12:00 0.015 2 25 0.105 2 25
12:30 0.015 2 25 0.105 2 25
12:45 0.015 2 25 0.105 2 25 0.525 3 35 0.315 4 10 55
14:30 0.015 2 25
15:00 0.015 2 25
15:30 0.015 2 25
16:00 0.015 2 25
16:30
17:00
18:00 0.105 2 25 0.105 3 25
18:15 0.105 2 25 0.105 3 25
18:30 0.015 2 25 0.105 2 25
19:00 0.015 2 25 0.105 2 25
19:30 0.015 2 25 0.105 2 25
20:00 0.105 2 25
20:30 1.05 3 35 0.42 4 10 55
20:45 0.105 2 25
20:46
21:00 0.105 2 25
21:15 0.015 2 25 0.105 2 25
21:30 0.015 2 25 0.525 5 45
21:35 0.015 2 25 0.105 2 25
21:45 0.015 2 25 0.105 2 25
Qref 0.345 kWh 2.100 kWh 2.100 kWh 2.100 kWh
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Table A2 – Load profiles M to XL

M L XL
h Qtap f Tm Tp Qtap f Tm Tp Qtap f Tm Tp
0 0 0 0 0 0
kWh l/min C C kWh l/min C C kWh l/min C C
07:00 0.105 3 25 0.105 3 25 0.105 3 25
07:05 1.400 6 40 1.400 6 40
07:15 1.820 6 40
07:26 0.105 3 25
07:30 0.105 3 25 0.105 3 25
07:45 0.105 3 25 4.420 10 10 40
08:01 0.105 3 25 0.105 3 25
08:05 3.605 10 10 40
08:15 0.105 3 25 0.105 3 25
08:25 0.105 3 25
08:30 0.105 3 25 0.105 3 25 0.105 3 25
08:45 0.105 3 25 0.105 3 25 0.105 3 25
09:00 0.105 3 25 0.105 3 25 0.105 3 25
09:30 0.105 3 25 0.105 3 25 0.105 3 25
10:00 0.105 3 25
10:30 0.105 3 25 0.105 3 25 0.105 3 10 40
11:00 0.105 3 25
11:30 0.105 3 25 0.105 3 25 0.105 3 25
11:45 0.105 3 25 0.105 3 25 0.105 3 25
12:00
12:30
12:45 0.315 4 10 55 0.315 4 10 55 0.735 4 10 55
14:30 0.105 3 25 0.105 3 25 0.105 3 25
15:00 0.105 3 25
15:30 0.105 3 25 0.105 3 25 0.105 3 25
16:00 0.105 3 25
16:30 0.105 3 25 0.105 3 25 0.105 3 25
17:00 0.105 3 25
18:00 0.105 3 25 0.105 3 25 0.105 3 25
18:15 0.105 3 25 0.105 3 25 0.105 3 25
18:30 0.105 3 25 0.105 3 25 0.105 3 25
19:00 0.105 3 25 0.105 3 25 0.105 3 25
19:30
20:00
20:30 0.735 4 10 55 0.735 4 10 55 0.735 4 10 55
20:45
20:46 4.420 10 10 40
21:00 3.605 10 10 40
21:15 0.105 3 25 0.105 3 25
21:30 1.400 6 40 0.105 3 25 4.420 10 10 40
21:35
21:45
Qref 5.845 kWh 11.655 kWh 19.070 kWh
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Table A3 – Load profiles XXL to 4XL

XXL 3XL 4XL
h Qtap f Tm Tp Qtap f Tm Tp Qtap f Tm Tp
0 0 0 0 0 0
kWh l/min C C kWh l/min C C kWh l/min C C
07:00 0.105 3 25 11.200 48 40 22.400 96 40
07:05
07:15 1.820 6 40
07:26 0.105 3 25
07:30
07:45 6.240 16 10 40
08:01 0.105 3 25 5.040 24 25 10.080 48 25
08:05
08:15 0.105 3 25
08:25
08:30 0.105 3 25
08:45 0.105 3 25
09:00 0.105 3 25 1.680 24 25 3.360 48 25
09:30 0.105 3 25
10:00 0.105 3 25
10:30 0.105 3 25 0.840 24 10 40 1.680 48 10 40
11:00 0.105 3 25
11:30 0.105 3 25
11:45 0.105 3 25 1.680 24 25 3.360 48 25
12:00
12:30
12:45 0.735 4 10 55 2.520 32 10 55 5.040 64 10 55
14:30 0.105 3 25
15:00 0.105 3 25
15:30 0.105 3 25 2.520 24 25 5.040 48 25
16:00 0.105 3 25
16:30 0.105 3 25
17:00 0.105 3 25
18:00 0.105 3 25
18:15 0.105 3 25
18:30 0.105 3 25 3.36 24 25 6.720 25
19:00 0.105 3 25
19:30
20:00
20:30 0.735 4 10 55 5.880 32 10 55 11.760 64 10 55
20:45
20:46 6.240 16 10 40
21:00
21:15 0.105 3 25
21:30 6.240 16 10 40 12.040 48 40 24.080 96 40
21:35
21:45
Qref 24.530 kWh 46.760 kWh 93.520 kWh
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ANNEX B – Tests Procedures and Measurements
B.1 Tests Methods Applicable

For the purposes of compliance and verification of compliance with the requirements of this
Regulation, measurements shall be made using standards listed in Clause 2. They shall meet the
conditions and technical parameters set out in this standard.
B.2 General Conditions for Testing Water Heaters

Measurements shall be carried out using the load profiles set out in Annex A.
Measurements shall be carried out using a 24-hour measurement cycle as follows:
 00:00 to 06:59: no water draw-off,

 from 07:00: water draw-offs according to the declared load profile,
 from end of last water draw-off until 24:00: no water draw-off.
The declared load profile shall be the maximum load profile.
B.3 Conditions for Testing the Smart Control Compliance ('Smart') of Water Heaters
If the manufacturer wants to declare the value of 'smart' as being ‘1’, measurements of the weekly
electricity and/or fuel consumption with or without smart controls shall be carried out using a two-week
measurement cycle as follows:
 days 1 to 5: random sequence of load profiles chosen from the declared load profile and the load
profile one below the declared load profile, and smart control disabled,
 days 6 and 7: no water draw-offs, and smart control disabled,
 days 8 to 12: repetition of the same sequence applied for days 1 to 5, and smart control enabled,
 days 13 and 14: no water draw-offs, and smart control enabled,
 the difference between the useful energy content measured during days 1 to 7 and the useful
energy content measured during days 8 to 14 shall not exceed 2 % of Qref of the declared load
profile
The 'smart' is declared equal to 1 if conditions expressed in Clause C.4 are met.
B.4 Conditions for Testing Solar Water Heaters

The solar collector, solar hot water storage tank, pump in the collector loop (if applicable) and heat
generator shall be tested separately. Where the solar collector and solar hot water storage tank
cannot be tested separately, they shall be tested in combination. The heat generator shall be tested
under the conditions set out in Clause 2 of this Standard.
The results shall be used for the calculations set out in Annex C under the conditions set out in Tables
B1 and B2.
For the purpose of establishing Qtota the efficiency of the heat generator using the Joule effect in
electric resistance heating elements is assumed to be 100/CC.
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Table B1 Standardised daytime temperature for testing (ext;ref;MM - 0C)

January February March April May June July August September October November December
Standardised
climate 2.8 2.6 7.4 12.2 16.3 19.8 21.0 22.0 17.0 11.9 5.6 3.2
conditions
Table B2 Standardised global irradiation for testing (Iglob;ref;MM - W/m2)

Standardised
climate 70 104 149 192 221 222 232 217 176 129 80 56
conditions
B.5 Conditions for Testing Heat Pump Water Heaters

Heat pump water heaters shall be tested under the conditions set out in Table B3.
Table B3 Standard rating conditions for heat pump water heaters, temperatures in dry bulb
air temperature (wet bulb air temperature indicated in brackets)
Heat source Outdoor air Indoor air BrineExhaust air Water
Temperature +7 0C (+60C) +200C +200C
+00C (inlet)/ +100C (inlet)/
-30C (outlet) +70C (outlet)
0 0
(maximum +15 C) (+12 C)
Heat pump water heaters which use ventilation exhaust air as the heat source shall be tested under
the conditions set out in Table B4
Table B4 – Maximum ventilation exhaust air available (m3/hr), at a temperature of 200C and
with humidity of 5.5 g/m3
Declared XXS XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL
load profile
Maximum
ventilation 109 128 128 159 190 870 1021 2943 8830
exhaust air
available
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B.6 Technical Parameter of Water Heaters

The following parameters shall be established for water heaters:
(a) the daily electricity consumption Qelec in kWh, rounded to three decimal places;
(b) the declared load profile, expressed by the appropriate letter in accordance with Table A1 to
A3;
(c) the daily fuel consumption Qfuel in kWh in terms of GCV, rounded to three decimal places;
In addition, for water heaters for which the value of 'smart' is declared as being ‘1’:
(d) the weekly electricity consumption with smart controls Qelec,week,smart in kWh, rounded to three
decimal places;
(e) the weekly fuel consumption without smart controls Qfuel,week in kWh in terms of GCV, rounded
to three decimal places;
(f) the weekly electricity consumption without smart controls Qelec,week in kWh, rounded to three
decimal places; in addition, for storage water heaters with declared load profiles 3XS, XXS
and XS:
(g) the storage capacity in litres, rounded to one decimal place;
In addition, for storage water heaters with declared load profiles M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL and 4XL:
a) the mixed water at 40 °C (V40) in litres, rounded to the nearest integer;
In addition, for solar water heaters:
(l) the collector aperture area Asol in m2 , rounded to two decimal places;
(m) the zero-loss efficiency η0 , rounded to three decimal places;
(n) the first-order coefficient a1 in W/(m2.K), rounded to two decimal places;
(o) the second-order coefficient a2 in W/(m2. K2 ), rounded to three decimal places;
(p) the incidence angle modifier IAM, rounded to two decimal places;
(q) the pump power consumption Psol;pump in W, rounded to two decimal places;
(r) the standby power consumption Psol;standby in W, rounded to two decimal places;
B.7 Technical Parameters of Hot Water Storage Tanks

The following parameters shall be established for hot water storage tanks:
(a) the storage capacity C in litres, rounded to one decimal place;
(b) the standing loss S in W, rounded to one decimal place,
(c) the daily thermal losses QPR in kWh.
B.8 Testing Water Storage Tanks

Thermal losses is used to test Water Storage Tanks, as per SASO IEC 60379.
Modifications presented in Annex F apply.

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ANNEX C – Calculation of the Energy Efficiency

C.1 Application Methods
For the purposes of compliance and verification of compliance with the requirements of this Standard,
tests and calculations (if any) shall be made using the standards listed in clause 2. They shall meet
the technical parameters and calculations set out in Annex B or Annex E.
Technical parameters used for the calculations shall be measured in accordance with Annex B or
Annex E.
C.2 Technical Parameters of Water Heaters

The following parameters shall be calculated for water heaters under reference testing conditions
according to the relevant standards listed in Clause 2:
(a) the water heating energy efficiency ηWH in %, rounded to one decimal place.
In addition, for solar water heaters under standardised climate conditions (Annex B), as specified in
standards listed in Clause 2:
(b) the annual non-solar heat contribution Qnonsol in kWh rounded to one decimal place;
(c) the heat generator water heating energy efficiency ηWH;nonsol in %, rounded to one decimal place;
(d) the annual auxiliary electricity consumption Qaux in kWh, rounded to one decimal place.
C.3 Calculation of the Energy Efficiency Coefficient Ηwh
C3.1 Conventional Water Heaters and Heat Pump Water Heaters

The water heating energy efficiency is calculated as follows:
Eq. (C1)

. 1 .
C3.2 Solar Water Heaters

The water heating energy efficiency of solar water heaters is calculated as follows:
220 Eq. (C2)

Where
Eq. (C3)

1.1 ; 0.1
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C.4 Smart Control Factor 'SCF'

The smart control factor (SCF) is calculated as follows:
; ; ; ; Eq. (C4)
1
; ;
If SCF ≥ 0.07, the value of 'smart' shall be 1. In all other cases, the value of 'smart' shall be 0.
C.5 Determination of the Ambient Correction Term Qcor

The ambient correction term is calculated as follows:
(a) for conventional water heaters using electricity:
. . . 1 . Eq. (C5)
(b) for conventional water heaters using fuels:
. . 1 . Eq. (C6)
(c) for heat pump water heaters:
. 24 . Eq. (C7)
Where the k values are given in Table C1 for each load profile
Table C1 – k values used for the calculation of Qcor

Declared
3XS XXS XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL
load profile
k 0.23 0.23 0.23 0.23 0.23 0.23 0.23 0.00 0.00 0.00
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ANNEX D – Calculation of the Annual Energy Consumption
D.1 Principle for Calculation of the Annual Energy Consumption (AECWH)

The annual energy is based on the energy efficiency ratio WH used for Classification and the
reference energy Qref used to characterise the water heaters.
The values for annual energy consumption are derived from a conventional energy consumption
using weather data for Saudi Arabia and calculated according to Clause D.3.
Annual energy consumption AECWH will be autocalculated in the SASO registration process
according to the following information and procedures.
D.2 Weather Data for Saudi Arabia

For the purpose of the annual energy consumption, the following data are applied, in addition to the
data used for test of the water heaters and water storage tanks (tables D1 and D2).
Table D1 Average daytime temperature (Dry bulb - e;KSA;MM - 0C)

Average
climate 14 14 18 24 29 32 33 33 30 27 17 14
conditions
The average external temperature (ext;KSA) is equal to 24.75oC
Table D2 Average global irradiation (Iglob;KSA:MM - W/m2)

Horizontal
plan 147 181 226 265 307 342 330 310 275 218 144 128
Direct 184 193 213 228 284 342 325 313 302 263 159 158
normal
Heat pump water heaters shall be corrected under the conditions set out in Table D3.
Table D3 Local conditions for heat pump water heaters, temperatures in dry bulb air
temperature
Heat source Outdoor air Indoor air Exhaust air Brine Water
Temperature +24 0C +240C +240C +00C (inlet)/ +100C (inlet)/
-30C (outlet) +70C (outlet)
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D.3 Calculation and Presentation of the Annual Energy Consumption (AECWH)
D.3.1 For Conventional Water Heaters

Principle: thermal losses are considered as proportional to the average temperature differences
between the ambient temparature and the storage standard temperature (650C).
For conventional water heaters:
220 / ; Eq. (D4)

With
1
;
1 65 ;
1
65 ;
With:
Ambient temperature for test: amb:test = 200C
Ambient temperature for label: amb:KSA = 240C
D.3.2. For Heat Pump Water Heaters

220 / ; Eq. (D5)
The adaptation of the energy efficiency is based on the Carnot Coefficient of Performance as
presented in EN 15316-4-2 and ISO 15316-2, with:
1 ; ;
;
1 ; ; ; ;
1
; ;
Values for temperatures are obtained from table B1 to B3 and D1 to D3.
With:
sto:test : temperature of the stored water during the test (default : 600C)
amb:test : ambient temperature of the heat pump during the test usually comprised between 150C and
300C ( default 200C)
D.3.3. For Solar Water Heaters

The conventional annual electricity consumption AEC in kWh in terms of final energy is calculated
according to EN15316-4-3
The data of tables D1 to D3 are substituted to the one used for evaluation of the energy efficiency
performance as follows, for an incidence angle of the collector IAM;KSA equal to 25 degres.
The temperature of the input water (C;W;KSA) is considered as equal to the daytime temperature e;KSA
Data from clause D.2 supersedes the entry data used in EN15316-4-3 for calculation of Qtota for the
designed load profile.
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ANNEX E – Simplified Method Applicable to Electric Storage Water Heaters (until at least 1
year after the official announcement of this standard)
E.1 Principle for Application of the Simplified Procedure

The determination of the profile to apply is presented in clause E2.
The energy Qelec (kWh) for each profile is based on the sum of the useful energy for the water profile
and corresponding daily thermal losses.
Eq. (E1)
This value of Qelec is then used to determine the energy efficiency according to Annex C.
E.2 Conditions to Apply the Simplified Method
E.2‐1 General
The following conditions shall be met for determination of the profile to be applied. Justification is that
the conditions is terms of energy and temperature as presented in Annex A shall be met for the
claimed profile.
E.2.2 Condition of the Mixed Quantity of Water

For load profile declared S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL and 4XL the condition expressed with formula E2 shall
be met.
1.2 Eq. (E2)
E.2‐3 Condition for Power and Capacity

Condition is expressed in term of combination between the rated capacity in liters (L) and the rated
power (kW) of the application in order to check if the appliance is able to support the water profile
used. For each water profile defined in Annex A a set of conditions for the energy used, temperature
and flow as presented in Annex A. Condition expressed for Prated and Crated is set according to
Formula E3, as justified in EN 15316-5.
The set of data to be used to check if condition is obtained is presented in Table E1.
. [kW] Eq. (E3)

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With
1.16 65 [kWh] Eq. (E4)
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Table E1: ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASSSES FOR HOT WATER STORAGES
Qtap f Tout
Profile
kWh l / min o
C
3XS 0.015 2 25
2XS 0.105 2 25
XS 0.525 3 35
S 0.525 5 45
M 1.400 6 40
L 3.600 10 40
XL 4.420 10 40
2XL 6.240 16 40
3XL 12.040 48 40
4XL 28.080 96 40
E.3 Determination of the Daily Thermal Losses

The thermal losses QPR are detemined based on SASO IEC 60379.
Modifications presented in Annex F apply.
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ANNEX F - MODIFICATION TO SASO IEC 60379 and SASO GSO 1858 and 1859
The following modifications apply to SASO GSO 1858 and 1859 and SASO IEC 60379 for better use
of the test results and add or supplement the respective clauses of SASO IEC 60379
F.1 Symbols
Add the following symbols
CR = rated capacity………………………………….………………………..…………………...…… 5.1

CA = actual capacity………………………………..…………………….……………………………….13
EHEAT,30 = heating energy for temperature rise of 30K…....…………………………………………...15
EHEAT,50 = heating energy for temperature rise of 50K…....…………………………………………...15
tAi = cut-out time…………………………………………..…………….…………………………..….…15
tEi = cut-in time………………………………………………….…….………………………………......15
tR,30= re-time for temperature rise of 30K………………………………………………………………15
D = duration period for the tests…………………………………..……………………………….……15
A1 = switching-off temperature of the thermostat at the beginning of the test …………………….15
An = switching-off temperature of the thermostat at the end of the test……………………..……...15
V40 = quantity of mixed water output at 40°C…………...…………………………….…………...17
F.2 List of Measurements

Add
Measurement of stored water temperature........................................................................ Clause 10
F.3 General Conditions for Measurements

Replace the paragraph in SASO IEC 60379 after the second dash by:
The ambient temperature is calculated from measurements at a single point in front of the centre of
the water heater halfway between the water heater and the wall, and at half the height of the water
heater.
Delete the fourth dash and its subsequent paragraph and the fifth dash.
Add two new dashes:
- The supply voltage shall be maintained at 230 V.
- The supply frequency shall be 60 Hz.
Add new chapter after chapter 12
F.4 Accuracy of Instrumentation

Instruments having the following or better accuracy shall be used for the tests:
 Mass
o Instruments shall be accurate to ±1%
 Ambient temperature
 Instruments shall be accurate to ±1K
 Water temperature
o Instruments shall have a resolution of at least 0,2 K and an accuracy of ±1 K
including non-linearity error, at the nominal temperature measured.
 Water capacity
 Water flow rate
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 Electrical power
o Instruments shall have less than 10W zero point inaccuracy, and provide less than
2% inaccuracy at the highest nominal value according to rated input power data
specified by the manufacturer.
 Time
F.5 Standing (thermal losses) per 24 h

In the first paragraph, the steady conditions are declared obtained after the 6th cut-off of the
thermostat.
Replace the formula to calculate the average temperature m by:
∑ ∑ (Eq. F1)
Delete the sentence after the second formula
Replace the last formula used to calculate the thermal losses per 24 hours by:
.
. 1.16 (Eq. F2)
With A1: temperature at first Cut-off of the thermostat [oC]
An: temperature at last Cut-off of the thermostat [oC]
Replace the last sentence by:
QPR is expressed in kWh per 24 h related to a temperature rise of 45 K.
It shall be given with two decimals.
F.6 Quantity of Useful Water Delivered

Immediately following measurement of the stand-by losses (clause B-5), the water heater is switched
off after a cut-off of the thermostat.
Then a quantity of water equal to the rated capacity CR is withdrawn through the outlet at a constant
rate of flow by supplying cold water to the input.
The outlet water temperature 'p is measured and the average temperature of withdrawn water p is to
be calculated according equation (B3).
Outlet water temperature shall always be equal or more than 40 °C, which is to be taken into account
for the calculation of p.
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V40_test, which corresponds to the measured quantity of water, delivered at 40 °C is recorded.
The mean water temperature p of the measured mixed quantity of water V40_test is calculated by
equation (F3):
50 15 (Eq. F3)
The mixed water output at 40 °C (V40) calculated by equation (Eq. F4)
_ 15 (Eq. F4)
F.7 Heating Energy

Immediately after the temperature output reaches 15 °C, the water heater is re-reheated until the
thermostat cuts-off (preset at 65 °C).
The energy added to the water heater by reheating is measured and reported for a temperature rise
of 30K and 50K
For water heaters which capacity is lower than 5 liters the heating is limited to a temperature rise of
30K.
Duration of re-heating corresponds to the time difference when the re-heating starts and the
thermostat cuts off.
Results: Energy for reheating (EHET,30 ; EHEAT,50 - kWh)

Duration of reheating (tR,30 ; tR,50 – hh:mm:ss)
The energy for re-heating is adapted to a temperature difference of 30K and 50 K corresponding to
the rating conditions (Temperature cut-off at 65 °C and inlet temperature of 15 °C (see Equation F7).
, . , _ (Eq. F7)
, . , _ (Eq. F8)
If the temperature is continously recorded the energy for a temperature rise of 30K can be calulated
as
, . , (Eq. F9)
The re-heating time is adapted to a temperature difference of 30K and 50 K corresponding to the
rating conditions (Temperature cut-off at 65 °C and inlet temperature of 15 °C (see Equation F7).
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, . , _ (Eq.F10)
, . , _ (Eq. F11)
If the temperature is continously recorded the energy for a temperature rise of 30K can be calculated
as
, . , (Eq. F12)
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ANNEX G – Water Heater Registration Application/Renewal Sample Form (informative)
I hereby apply for the registration of a water heater(s) for the purpose of energy efficiency.
In the country of ………………………………………………………………………………………

(specify the country in which this application is made)
SECTION (1) – APPLICANT DETAILS
Name of applicant ……………………………………………………………………………..

Business address ……………………………………………………………………………..
P.O Box ……………………………………………………………………………..
Post code ……………………………………………………………………………..
Contact person ……………………………………………………………………………..
Position/title ……………………………………………………………………………..
Tel (……)………………………………………………………………………
Fax (……)………………………………………………………………………
Email ……………………………………………………………………………..
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SECTION (2) – DESCRIPTION OF THE PRODUCT
Name of manufacturer …………………………………………………………………

Brand name …………………………………………………………………
Model number …………………………………………………………………
Country of manufacture / Made in …………………………………………………………………
XXXXX
Model year …………………………………………………………………
Product type …………………………………………………………………
Rated Capacity (L) – if any …………………………………………………………………
Rated Power (W) …………………………………………………………………
Rated Voltage or Voltage …………………………………………………………………
range (V)
Rated Current (A) …………………………………………………………………
Declared load profile Select one from [3XS; 2XS; XS; S; M; L; XL; 2XL; 3XL;
4XL]
Rated efficiency (%) …………………………………………………………………
Rated annual energy (kWh) …………………………………………………………………
o
Rated mixed quantity of water at 40 C – …………………………………………………………………
V40 (L) – when relevant
Dimensions of unit (mxmxm) …………………………………………………………………

Net weight of the unit (kg) …………………………………………………………………
For solar water heaters only …………………………………………………………………
2
Surface of the collector Asol (m ) …………………………………………………………………
Zero loss coefficient (Eo) …………………………………………………………………
2
Head loss coefficent a1 (W/m .K) …………………………………………………………………
2 2
Head loss coefficient a2 (W/m .K ) …………………………………………………………………
Incidence angle of the collector …………………………………………………………………
Thermal losses Power SC (W) …………………………………………………………………
Power of the pump Spmp (W) …………………………………………………………………
Standby power Sstby (W) …………………………………………………………………
For Hot water storage only …………………………………………………………………
Rated thermal losses - QPR (kWh/24h) …………………………………………………………………
If registered products issuing different commercial names or designation , please specify below the list of all the
brand names, model numbers, and registration numbers of products in the same family
Brand name Model number Registration number Tested product?
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
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SECTION (3) – TESTING AND TEST REPORT
Name of laboratory ……………………………………………………………………………..

Test date ……………………………………………………………………………..
Tested unit brand name ……………………………………………………………………………..
Tested unit model number ……………………………………………………………………………..
Type of test Physical testing (at SASO approved laboratory)
Testing method EN 50193

EN 50440
EN 12975-3
EN 12975-4
EN 16147
EN 13302
SASO IEC 60379
Other (specifiy)………..................................................
Testing results
Capacity (L) ……………………………………………………………………………..
Power (W) ……………………………………………………………………………..
Voltage (V) ……………………………………………………………………………..
Current (A) ……………………………………………………………………………..
Mixed quantity of water at
o
40 C – V40 expressed in
liters (L) and in percentage ……………………………………………………………………………..
of the actual capacity (%)
Thermal losses (kWh/24h) or

kWh/year according to ……………………………………………………………………………..
formula of Clause 5
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‫والمقايـيـس والجــوددة‬

‫س‬ ‫الھيـئئــة السعودديــة للمواصفــات و‬

SASO XXXX: 2017

ENERGY PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND LABELLING

Saudi Standard No. XXXX/2017

C.3 Calculation of the Energy Efficiency Coefficient Ηwh .............................................................. 29

Category of water heaters falling in the scope of this standard are

 Electric storage water heaters

It shall apply to water heaters with power under or equal to 70 kW.

This standard does not apply to:

 Water heaters using solid fuels

3. Terms and Definitions

3.1.10 Tested value: the value or quantity determined by test or measurement

3.1.11 Water heater: device that:

3.2 Technical Definitions

4. Criteria for Applying the Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS)

4.2 Determining the Minimum Performance

4.2.2 Declaration of the Load Profile

4.2.3 Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS) for Water Heaters

The water heater MEPS values are presented in Table 1.

Table 1 – MINIMUM ENERGY EFFICIENCY (ƞwh) in %

Table 2 – MAXIMUM THERMAL LOSSES (QPR,max)

Limit value for the daily standby losses .

4.3 Acceptance Criteria for Labelling and Market Surveillance

a) Tested Power.………………………..………………………………..…. ≥ 0.90 x rated power

5. Label and Classification

5.2 Design and Placement of the Label

The label must be 100 mm wide and 170 mm high.

Table 3 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASSIFICATION as per DECLARED LOAD PROFILE

Green ‫ب‬ B 87 89 97 97 140 160 160 160 160 180

Light green ‫ج‬ C 77 79 87 87 93 95 98 110 110 110

Dark red ‫ز‬ G 45 47 55 55 65 65 71 71 71 71

Table 4: ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASSSES FOR HOT WATER STORAGES

5.3 Information and Values Contained on the Label

Figurre 2 – Positiion of inform

6. Marking and Instructions

6.2 Nameplate Information

 Manufacturer’s name and/or trademark.

6.3 Instruction Sheet

Table 5: CONTENT OF THE INSTRUCTION SHEET OR MANUAL

(a) Supplier’s name or trade mark ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

(h) The thermostat temperature settings of the water

 The information specified in clause 6.2 and Table 5

 Product registration is mandatory, whereby information about registration requirements will be

ANNEX A – Load Profiles of Water Heaters

Table A1 – Load profiles 3XS to S

Table A2 – Load profiles M to XL

Table A3 – Load profiles XXL to 4XL

ANNEX B – Tests Procedures and Measurements

B.1 Tests Methods Applicable

B.2 General Conditions for Testing Water Heaters

Measurements shall be carried out using a 24-hour measurement cycle as follows:

 00:00 to 06:59: no water draw-off,

The declared load profile shall be the maximum load profile.

B.4 Conditions for Testing Solar Water Heaters

Table B1 Standardised daytime temperature for testing (ext;ref;MM - 0C)

Table B2 Standardised global irradiation for testing (Iglob;ref;MM - W/m2)

B.5 Conditions for Testing Heat Pump Water Heaters

B.6 Technical Parameter of Water Heaters

a) the mixed water at 40 °C (V40) in litres, rounded to the nearest integer;

In addition, for solar water heaters:

(m) the zero-loss efficiency η0 , rounded to three decimal places;

(n) the first-order coefficient a1 in W/(m2.K), rounded to two decimal places;