Specification

Report No.: 3343-23007 Page 3 of 5
Primary Regulation: California Appliance Efficiency Regulations
Test Results: All tests and evaluations were conducted per the written procedures specified in the
Regulation and its reference standard.
California Appliance Efficiency Regulations
Section 1605.3 (h) Plumbing Fittings
(5) Showerhead and handshower –COMPLIED
The flow rate of the showerhead / handheld shower / body spray was not greater than 1.8 gpm at
80 ± 1 psi flowing pressure and met the minimum requirements (not less than 60% of
manufacturer’s specified maximum flow rate at 20 ± 1 psi and not less than 75% at 45 and 80 ± 1
psi) as shown in Table H-5 when tested in accordance with 10 C.F.R. Section 430.23(t) (Appendix
S to Subpart B of part 430) and Section 5.12 of ASME A112.18.1-2012/CSA B125.1-12.
Finding: Water Temperature Used for Testing = 101.3 °F
Model No.
Mfr’s
Specified
Max Flow
Rate (gpm)
Measured Flow Rate
(gpm)
Minimum Flow Rate
(Percentage of Mfr’s Specified
Maximum Flow Rate)
20 psi
45 psi
80 psi
20 psi
45 psi
80 psi
MD-A3815-BN
hand shower
1.8
1.10
1.71
1.67
61.11%
95.00%
92.78%
MD-A3815-BN
showerhead
1.8
1.38
1.59
1.57
76.67%
88.33%
87.22%
Section 1607 Marking of Appliances
(b) Name, Model Number and Date – COMPLIED
The product or its package [per Section 1607(c) (1)] shall be permanently, legibly, and
conspicuously marked with the following information on an accessible place:
(1) Manufacturer’s name or brand name or trademark;
(2) Model number; and
(3) Date of manufacture, indicating (i) year and (ii) month or smaller (e.g. week) increment.
Finding:
Marking Requirement
On Product
On Package
Status
Manufacturer’s Name /
Brand Name / Trademark
Yes
Yes
PASS
Model Number
No
Yes
PASS
Date of Manufacture
No
Yes
PASS
Note: According to the packaging and product drawing provided by the Manufacturer.