ASTM F2608-15
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Determining the Change in Room Air Particulate Counts as a Result of the Vacuum Cleaning Process
Standard Test Method for Determining the Change in Room Air Particulate Counts as a Result of the Vacuum Cleaning Process
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 In this test method, the amount of particulate generated into the air by operating a vacuum cleaner over a specific floor covering that is contaminated with dust will be determined. Particles from the motor, floor covering, and the test dust will all be measured. The amount of dust generated in the laboratory practice will differ from that in residential/commercial installations because of variations in floor coverings, soil and other solid particulate compositions, the vacuuming process used by individual operators, the air exchange rate of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, and other factors.
4.2 To provide a uniform basis for measuring the performance in 4.1, a standardized test chamber, equipment, floor covering material, and dust particulate are used in this test method.
4.3 Due to the large range of generated particle counts observed among products in the vacuum cleaner industry at the present time, the test results of the maximum particle counts generated under this test method are expressed in Log10 equivalents for evaluation and comparison of product performance.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method provides a laboratory test for the measurement of particulate generated as a direct result of the vacuuming process.
1.2 This test method is applicable to all residential/commercial uprights, canisters, stickvacs, central vacuum systems, and combination cleaners.
1.3 This test method applies to test dust removal from floor coverings not the removal of surface litter and debris.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.5 This test method may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. 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.
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Designation: F2608 − 15 AnAmerican National Standard
Standard Test Method for
Determining the Change in Room Air Particulate Counts as
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a Result of the Vacuum Cleaning Process
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2608; 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 F1038Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of a Canister,
Hand-held, Stick, and UtilityTypeVacuum CleanerWith-
1.1 This test method provides a laboratory test for the
out a Driven Agitator
measurement of particulate generated as a direct result of the
F1334Test Method for Determining A-Weighted Sound
vacuuming process.
Power Level of Vacuum Cleaners
1.2 This test method is applicable to all residential/
F1409Test Method for Straight Line Movement of Vacuum
commercial uprights, canisters, stickvacs, central vacuum
Cleaners While Cleaning Carpets
systems, and combination cleaners.
2.2 AHAM Standard:
1.3 This test method applies to test dust removal from floor
ANSI/AHAM AC-1-2006Test Method for Performance of
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coverings not the removal of surface litter and debris. Portable Household Electric Room Air Cleaners
2.3 Other References:
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
IEC 60312Vacuum Cleaners for Household Use—Methods
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
for Measuring the Performance
only.
Standard LaboratoryPractice for Quantifying Respirable
1.5 This test method may involve hazardous materials,
Particulate Emissions Generated by Residential/
operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to
Commercial Vacuums and Central Vacuum Systems, Car-
address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its
pet and Rug Institute, 12/4/02
use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to
establish appropriate safety and health practices and deter-
3. Terminology
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 model, n—designation of a group of vacuum cleaners
2. Referenced Documents
having identical mechanical and electrical construction with
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
only cosmetic or nonfunctional differences.
F555Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of an Upright
3.1.2 population, n—total of all units of a particular model
Vacuum Cleaner
vacuum cleaner being tested.
F608Test Method for Evaluation of Carpet Embedded Dirt
Removal Effectiveness of Household/Commercial 3.1.3 repeatability limit, n—value below which the absolute
Vacuum Cleaners difference between two individual test results obtained under
F655Specification for Test Carpets and Pads for Vacuum the repeatability condition may be expected to occur with a
Cleaner Testing probability of approximately 0.95 (95%).
F884Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of a Built-In
3.1.4 test run, n—definitive procedure that produces a sin-
(Central Vacuum) Vacuum Cleaner
gular measured result.
F922Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of an Electric
3.1.5 unit, n—single vacuum cleaner of the model being
Motorized Nozzle
tested.
4. Significance and Use
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeF11onVacuum
Cleaners and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F11.23 on Filtration. 4.1 In this test method, the amount of particulate generated
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2015. Published November 2015. Originally
into the air by operating a vacuum cleaner over a specific floor
approved in 2007. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as F2608–07 (2014).
covering that is contaminated with dust will be determined.
DOI: 10.1520/F2608-15.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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the ASTM website. NW, Suite 402, Washington, DC 20036.
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Particles from the motor, floor covering, and the test dust will 5.2.3 Walls—Anyhard,cleanablesurface,suchaswallboard
all be measured. The amount of dust generated in the labora- (sealed with a washable latex semi-gloss paint) or stainless
tory practice will differ from that in residential/commercial steel. Seal with caulking compound.
installations because of variations in floor coverings, soil and
5.2.4 Flooring—Any hard, seamless cleanable surface such
other solid particulate compositions, the vacuumi
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Designation: F2608 − 07 (Reapproved 2014) F2608 − 15 An American National Standard
Standard Test Method for
Determining the Change in Room Air Particulate Counts as
1
a Result of the Vacuum Cleaning Process
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2608; 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 provides a laboratory test for the measurement of particulate generated as a direct result of the vacuuming
process.
1.2 This test method is applicable to all residential/commercial uprights, canisters, stickvacs, central vacuum systems, and
combination cleaners.
1.3 This test method applies to test dust removal from floor coverings not the removal of surface litter and debris.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.5 This test method may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. 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:
F555 Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of an Upright Vacuum Cleaner
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
2.2 AHAM Standard:
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ANSI/AHAM AC-1-2006 Test Method for Performance of Portable Household Electric Room Air Cleaners
2.3 Other References:
IEC 60312 Vacuum Cleaners for Household Use—Methods for Measuring the Performance
Standard Laboratory Practice for Quantifying Respirable Particulate Emissions Generated by Residential/Commercial Vacuums
and Central Vacuum Systems, Carpet and Rug Institute, 12/4/02
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 model, n—designation of a group of vacuum cleaners having identical mechanical and electrical construction with only
cosmetic or nonfunctional differences.
3.1.2 population, n—total of all units of a particular model vacuum cleaner being tested.
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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 F11.23 on Filtration.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2014Nov. 1, 2015. Published October 2014November 2015. Originally approved in 2007. Last previous edition approved in 20072014
as F2608–07. –07 (2014). DOI: 10.1520/F2608-07R14.10.1520/F2608-15.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers, 19th St. NW, Suite 402, Washington, DC 20036.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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3.1.3 repeatability limit, n—value below which the absolute difference between two individual test results obtained under the
repeatability condition may be expected to occur with a probability of approximately 0.95 (95 %).
3.1.4 test run, n—definitive procedure that produces a singular measured result.
3.1.5 unit, n—single vacuum cleaner of the model being tested.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 In this test method, the amount of particulate generated into the air by operating a vacuum cleaner over a specific floor
covering that is contaminated with dust will be determined. Particles from the motor, floor covering, and the test dust will all be
measured. The amount of dust generated in the laborato
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