ASTM F1284-09

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

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
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.
This laboratory test method may not give a representation of carpet embedded dirt cleaning effectiveness in the home.
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.
The results reflect a non-loaded cleaning capability and may not be representative of cleaning capabilities under dirt loading conditions.
SCOPE
1.1 1.1 This test method covers only a laboratory test for determining the relative carpet dirt removal effectives 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.  
X1.1.1 The purpose of this test is to determine a ratio of a carpet-embedded dirt removal effectiveness and a home-carpet embedded removal effectiveness rating which can be used for comparing one or more vacuum cleaners against a standard vacuum cleaner and determining correlation with laboratory ASTM tests. The results are representative of the geographic area covered by the test homes.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Jun-2009
• Technical Committee: F11 - Vacuum Cleaners
• Drafting Committee: F11.21 - Cleanability

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F1284-04(2008) - Standard Test Method for Evaluating Carpet Embedded Dirt Removal Effectiveness of Residential Central Vacuum Cleaning Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2009

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F1284 − 09 AnAmerican National Standard
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.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope F884Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of a Built-In
(Central Vacuum) Vacuum Cleaner
1.1 This test method covers only a laboratory test for
F922Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of an Electric
determining the relative carpet dirt removal effectives of
Motorized Nozzle
residential central vacuum cleaning systems when tested under
F1038Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of a Canister,
specified conditions.
Hand-held, Stick, and UtilityTypeVacuum CleanerWith-
1.2 This test method is applicable to residential central
out a Driven Agitator
vacuum cleaning systems intended for cleaning carpets.
F1334Test 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. F1409Test 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
D75Practice for Sampling Aggregates model vacuum cleaner being tested.
E11Specification forWovenWireTest Sieve Cloth andTest
3.1.4 sample, n—a group of vacuum cleaners taken from a
Sieves
large collection of vacuum cleaners of one particular model,
E177Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
whichservestoprovideinformationthatmaybeusedasabasis
ASTM Test Methods
for making a decision concerning the larger collection.
E691Practice 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.
F608Test 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.
F655Specification for Test Carpets and Pads for Vacuum
Cleaner Testing
4. Significance and Use
4.1 Thistestmethodprovidesalaboratorytestfordetermin-
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeF11onVacuum
Cleaners and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F11.21 on Cleanability. ing the relative carpet dirt removal effectiveness of residential
Current edition approved July 1, 2009. Published August 2009. Originally
central vacuum cleaning systems when tested under standard
approved in 1992. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as F1284–04 (2008).
conditions and on representative types of carpets.
DOI: 10.1520/F1284-09.
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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 DirtEmbedmentTool,withtherollerlocked(seeFig.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 distribute the test dirt uniformly on
the carpet test area.
4.4 Th
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
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An American National Standard
Designation:F1284–04 (Reapproved 2008) Designation: F 1284 – 09
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.Anumber 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
1.1 1.1 This test method covers only a laboratory test for determining the relative carpet dirt removal effectives 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.
1.2This test method applies only to embedded dirt removal from carpets.
1.3
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
F922
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
F1038 Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of a Canister, Hand-held, Stick, and Utility Type Vacuum Cleaner Without a
Driven Agitator
F1334
F1334 Test Method for Determining A-Weighted Sound Power Level of Vacuum Cleaners
F1409
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—thepotentialofavacuumcleanertoremovedirtfromasurface(sometimesreferredtointheindustry
as cleanability, dry).
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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.
CurrenteditionapprovedOct.July1,2008.2009.PublishedFebruaryAugust2009.Originallyapprovedin1992.Lastpreviouseditionapprovedin20042008asF1284–04
(2008).
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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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.
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 Thistestmethodprovidesalaboratorytestfordeterminingtherelativecarpetdirtremovaleffectivenessofresidentialcentral
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 ord
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