Testing and Samples

Testing and Samples—The QCN member, or material manufacturer, shall, if required, furnish satisfactory evidence as to the kind, quality, and performance of materials used. Upon TVA request, test data from an independent laboratory and material samples shall be provided. • General Requirements—TVA reserves the right to waive portions of these standards if, after review of individual circumstances, a heat pump installation can otherwise meet the standards and intent of the program. − The requirements listed under “Qualifying Homes” at the beginning of this section must be met as part of an approved heat pump installation. General standards apply unless a heat pump type is specifically exempted. Additional standards for specific types are also listed. − The term "heat pump" shall mean any heat pump consisting of one or more factory assemblies that normally include an indoor coil, compressor(s), outdoor coil (or a refrigerant-to-water heat exchanger if water source or refrigerant-to-ground if direct exchange), and air moving means, including means to provide heating and cooling. An assembly, or matched assemblies designed for use together, shall be matched and certified per the following standards: