ASTM F1284-09(2016)

Standard Test Method for Evaluating Carpet Embedded Dirt Removal Effectiveness of Residential Central Vacuum Cleaning Systems

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This test method provides a laboratory test for determining the relative carpet dirt removal effectiveness of residential central vacuum cleaning systems when tested under standard conditions and on representative types of carpets.  
4.2 This laboratory test method may not give a representation of carpet embedded dirt cleaning effectiveness in the home.  
4.3 In order to provide a uniform basis for measuring performance as described in 1.2, standardized test carpets and standardized test dirt are employed in this procedure.  
4.4 The results reflect a non-loaded cleaning capability and may not be representative of cleaning capabilities under dirt loading conditions.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers only a laboratory test for determining the relative carpet dirt removal effectiveness of residential central vacuum cleaning systems when tested under specified conditions.  
1.2 This test method is applicable to residential central vacuum cleaning systems intended for cleaning carpets.  
1.3 This test method applies only to embedded dirt removal from carpets, not the removal of surface litter and debris.  
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2016
• ICS: 91.140.99 - Other installations in buildings
• Technical Committee: F11 - Vacuum Cleaners
• Drafting Committee: F11.21 - Cleanability

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F1284 − 09 (Reapproved 2016)
Standard Test Method for
Evaluating Carpet Embedded Dirt Removal Effectiveness of
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Residential Central Vacuum Cleaning Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1284; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope F884 Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of a Built-In
(Central Vacuum) Vacuum Cleaner
1.1 This test method covers only a laboratory test for
F922 Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of an Electric
determining the relative carpet dirt removal effectiveness of
Motorized Nozzle
residential central vacuum cleaning systems when tested under
F1038 Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of a Canister,
specified conditions.
Hand-held, Stick, and Utility Type Vacuum Cleaner With-
1.2 This test method is applicable to residential central
out a Driven Agitator
vacuum cleaning systems intended for cleaning carpets.
F1334 Test Method for Determining A-Weighted Sound
1.3 This test method applies only to embedded dirt removal Power Level of Vacuum Cleaners
from carpets, not the removal of surface litter and debris.
F1409 Test Method for Straight Line Movement of Vacuum
Cleaners While Cleaning Carpets
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
3. Terminology
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
and are not considered standard.
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the 3.1.1 cleaning ability, n—the potential of a vacuum cleaner
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the to remove dirt from a surface (sometimes referred to in the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- industry as cleanability, dry).
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
3.1.2 model, n—the designation of a group of vacuum
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
cleaners having identical, mechanical and electrical construc-
tion with only cosmetic or nonfunctional differences.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards: 3.1.3 population, n—the total of all units of a particular
model vacuum cleaner being tested.
D75 Practice for Sampling Aggregates
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test
3.1.4 sample, n—a group of vacuum cleaners taken from a
Sieves
large collection of vacuum cleaners of one particular model,
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
which serves to provide information that may be used as a basis
ASTM Test Methods
for making a decision concerning the larger collection.
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
3.1.5 test run, n—the definitive procedure that produces a
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
singular measured result.
F608 Test Method for Evaluation of Carpet Embedded Dirt
Removal Effectiveness of Household/Commercial
3.1.6 test unit, n—a single vacuum cleaner of the model
Vacuum Cleaners
being tested.
F655 Specification for Test Carpets and Pads for Vacuum
Cleaner Testing
4. Significance and Use
1 4.1 This test method provides a laboratory test for determin-
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F11 on Vacuum
ing the relative carpet dirt removal effectiveness of residential
Cleaners and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F11.21 on Cleanability.
Current edition approved April 1, 2016. Published April 2016. Originally
central vacuum cleaning systems when tested under standard
approved in 1992. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as F1284 – 09. DOI:
conditions and on representative types of carpets.
10.1520/F1284-09R16.
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
4.2 This laboratory test method may not give a representa-
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
tion of carpet embedded dirt cleaning effectiveness in the
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. home.
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FIG. 1 Dirt Embedment Tool
4.3 In order to provide a uniform basis for measuring 5.6 Dirt Embedment Tool, with the roller locked (see Fig. 1).
performance as described in 1.2, standardized test carpets and
5.7 Dirt Dispenser—Dispensing system that provides the
standardized test dirt are employed in this procedure.
operator with a method to
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Designation: F1284 − 09 F1284 − 09 (Reapproved 2016) An American National Standard
Standard Test Method for
Evaluating Carpet Embedded Dirt Removal Effectiveness of
1
Residential Central Vacuum Cleaning Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1284; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers only a laboratory test for determining the relative carpet dirt removal effectiveseffectiveness of
residential central vacuum cleaning systems when tested under specified conditions.
1.2 This test method is applicable to residential central vacuum cleaning systems intended for cleaning carpets.
1.3 This test method applies only to embedded dirt removal from carpets, not the removal of surface litter and debris.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D75 Practice for Sampling Aggregates
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
F608 Test Method for Evaluation of Carpet Embedded Dirt Removal Effectiveness of Household/Commercial Vacuum Cleaners
F655 Specification for Test Carpets and Pads for Vacuum Cleaner Testing
F884 Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of a Built-In (Central Vacuum) Vacuum Cleaner
F922 Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of an Electric Motorized Nozzle
F1038 Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of a Canister, Hand-held, Stick, and Utility Type Vacuum Cleaner Without a
Driven Agitator
F1334 Test Method for Determining A-Weighted Sound Power Level of Vacuum Cleaners
F1409 Test Method for Straight Line Movement of Vacuum Cleaners While Cleaning Carpets
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 cleaning ability, n—the potential of a vacuum cleaner to remove dirt from a surface (sometimes referred to in the industry
as cleanability, dry).
3.1.2 model, n—the designation of a group of vacuum cleaners having identical, mechanical and electrical construction with
only cosmetic or nonfunctional differences.
3.1.3 population, n—the total of all units of a particular model vacuum cleaner being tested.
3.1.4 sample, n—a group of vacuum cleaners taken from a large collection of vacuum cleaners of one particular model, which
serves to provide information that may be used as a basis for making a decision concerning the larger collection.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F11 on Vacuum Cleaners and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F11.21 on Cleanability.
Current edition approved July 1, 2009April 1, 2016. Published August 2009April 2016. Originally approved in 1992. Last previous edition approved in 20082009 as
F1284 – 04 (2008).F1284 – 09. DOI: 10.1520/F1284-09.10.1520/F1284-09R16.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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FIG. 1 Dirt Embedment Tool
3.1.5 test run, n—the definitive procedure that produces a singular measured result.
3.1.6 test unit, n—a single vacuum cleaner of the model being tested.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This test method provides a laboratory test for determining the relative carpet dirt removal effectiveness of residential central
vacuum cleaning systems when tested under standard conditions and on representative types of carpets.
4.2 This laboratory test method may not give a representation of
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