In order for household ceiling fans to be imported, manufactured and sold on the Brazilian market they must be submitted to energy efficiency and electrical safety tests, in accordance with the requirements of Inmetro regulations. LABELO is accredited to carry out these tests and has operated as an Inmetro designated laboratory since the beginning of this program, catering to the demands of national manufacturers and importers of ceiling fans.

The fan laboratory uses a measuring system based on the specific procedure developed by an American program and mounted by the technical team at LABELO.

The anemometers used are state-of-the-art and in line with the requirements of the methodology. A highly reliable stabilized power supply ensures the stability and reliability of values obtained during the test.

Since 2001, when blackouts occurred in a number of Brazilian states, interest has grown in providing increasingly economical products in terms of energy use. The National Electricity Conservation Program, PROCEL, informs consumers about the efficiency level of a device. This information is available on labels indicating the power use of equipment, classifying them in categories from A to E, with E the least efficient.

Set up with funding from the World Bank and supported by Eletrobrás, the ceiling fan laboratory began operation on Novermber 09, 2005, and conducts efficiency tests on household ceiling fans aimed at labeling the devices for sale on the domestic market.

It is important to note that the laboratory assisted the PBE / GT-VET, testing ceiling fans produced in the country based on the procedure developed in the United States, establishing the parameters to be achieved by national industry.

The laboratory is accredited for the following standards related to energy efficiency testing on ceiling fans:

Inmetro Ordinance No. 113, of April 7, 2008 – Specific Regulations for use of the National Energy Conservation Label – ENCE – Household ceiling fans – RESP/016-VET – Ed. 01 – rev.06 of March 10, 2008.
LABELO electrical safety testing covers the following standards:

NBR NM-IEC 335-1 – Safety of household and similar electrical appliances – Part 1: General requirements Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil, 1998.
NBR NM-IEC 60335-1 – Safety of household and similar electrical appliances – Part 1: General requirements Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil, 2006.
IEC 60335-2-80 – Safety of household and similar electrical appliances – Part 2: Particular requirements for Fans. Geneva, Switzerland, 1997.
IEC 60335-2-80 – Safety of household and similar electrical appliances – Part 2: Particular requirements for Fans. Geneva, Switzerland, 2008.
NBR 14532 – Safety of household and similar electrical appliances – Particular requirements for ceiling fans. Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil, 2003..
NBR 14532 – Safety of household and similar electrical appliances – Particular requirements for ceiling fans. Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil, 2005

The document that regulates the Brazilian Labeling Program applicable to ceiling fans can be obtained via the following link:

http://www.Inmetro.gov.br/legislacao/rtac/pdf/RTAC001289.pdf

How can I request a quote to test a ceiling fan?

Request a quote by email, providing the following information: company name, contact name and phone number, as well as the name, manufacturer and model of the equipment to be tested.

In order for the quoted service to be valid, approval must be given by signing the authorization form on the last page of the quote, which should then be faxed to +55 (51) 3320-3883 or (51) 3320-3901 or emailed.

What documents does the Laboratory require for energy efficiency tests?

For energy efficiency testing the equipment manual must be provided, in Portuguese, as well as the technical specifications spreadsheet.

What documents does the Laboratory require for electrical safety tests?

For electrical safety testing the equipment manual must be provided, in Portuguese, as well as the technical specifications spreadsheet and conformity information of the components in relation to the relevant IEC standards.

How many samples must be sent to the lab for energy efficiency and electrical safety tests?

Two samples must be sent: one for energy efficiency testing and one for electrical safety tests. Due to the destructive nature of electrical safety tests, additional samples may be requested on occasion. These tests also require additional componets to be sent together with the sample.

What products should be tested for energy efficiency?

Energy efficiency testing should be conducted on all models.

What products should be tested for electrical safety?

Electrical safety tests should be conducted on the most comprehensive model in each family.