Prescribes test methods for determining the heating capacities and air flow quantities for room air conditioners and packaged terminal air conditioners equipped with means for room heating. This standard establishes a uniform method of testing for obtaining rating data; specifies test equipment for performing such tests; specifies data required and calculations to be used; and lists and defines the terms used in testing.
ANSI/ASHRAE 58-1986 history
1986ANSI/ASHRAE 58-1986 Method of Testing for Rating Room Air Conditioner and Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner Heating Capacity