ASTM F558-11
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Measuring Air Performance Characteristics of Vacuum Cleaners
Standard Test Method for Measuring Air Performance Characteristics of Vacuum Cleaners
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The test results allow the comparison of the maximum potential air power available for cleaning tasks when tested under the conditions of this test method. The test results do not indicate the actual air power present during the cleaning process due to the effects of the various tools in use and surfaces being cleaned. During the nozzle on plenum chamber air performance testing, the brushroll is unloaded and this condition is not representative of the brushroll being in contact with carpet or other surfaces being cleaned.
FIG. 1 Schematic Diagram of Meter Connections
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers procedures for determining air performance characteristics of commercial and household upright, canister, stick, hand-held, utility, and combination-type vacuum cleaners having provisions for attaching a hose and incorporating a series universal motor. This test method can be applied to the carpet cleaning mode of operation.
1.2 These tests and calculations include determination of suction, airflow, air power, maximum air power, and input power under standard operating conditions (see Note 1). The nozzle mounted on plenum testing is an ideal air performance measurement and is not intended to represent the actual air performance during carpet or floor cleaning.
Note 1—For more information on air performance characteristics, see Refs (1-6).
1.3 The foot-pound-inch system of units is used in this standard. The values in parentheses are given for information only.
1.4 This standard 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. A specific precautionary statement is given in Note 2.
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Designation: F558 − 11 AnAmerican National Standard
Standard Test Method for
Measuring Air Performance Characteristics of Vacuum
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Cleaners
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF558;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope ASTM Test Methods
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
1.1 This test method covers procedures for determining air
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
performance characteristics of commercial and household
E2251 Specification for Liquid-in-Glass ASTM Thermom-
upright, canister, stick, hand-held, utility, and combination-
eters with Low-Hazard Precision Liquids
type vacuum cleaners having provisions for attaching a hose
F431 Specification for Air Performance Measurement Ple-
and incorporating a series universal motor. This test method
num Chamber for Vacuum Cleaners
can be applied to the carpet cleaning mode of operation.
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2.2 AMCA Standard:
1.2 These tests and calculations include determination of
210-85 Laboratory Methods of Testing Fans for Rating
suction, airflow, air power, maximum air power, and input
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2.3 IEC Standard:
power under standard operating conditions (see Note 1). The
IEC 60312 Ed 3.2 Vacuum Cleaners for Household Use—
nozzle mounted on plenum testing is an ideal air performance
Methods of Measuring the Performance
measurement and is not intended to represent the actual air
performance during carpet or floor cleaning.
3. Terminology
NOTE 1—For more information on air performance characteristics, see
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3.1 Definitions:
Refs (1-6).
3.1.1 airpower,AP,W,n—inavacuumcleaner,thenettime
1.3 The foot-pound-inch system of units is used in this
rate of work performed by an air stream while expending
standard. The values in parentheses are given for information
energy to produce an airflow by a vacuum cleaner under
only.
specified air resistance conditions.
1.4 This standard may involve hazardous materials,
3.1.2 automatic bleed valve, n—any device a part of a
operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to
vacuum cleaner’s design which automatically introduces an
address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its
intentional leak within the vacuum cleaner’s system when
use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to
manufacturer specified conditions are met.
establish appropriate safety and health practices and deter-
3.1.3 correctedairflow,Q,cfm,n—inavacuumcleaner, the
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. A
specific precautionary statement is given in Note 2. volume of air movement per unit of time under standard
atmospheric conditions.
2. Referenced Documents
3.1.4 input power, W, n—the rate at which electrical energy
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2.1 ASTM Standards: is absorbed by a vacuum cleaner.
E1 Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers
3.1.5 model, n—the designation of a group of vacuum
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
cleaners having the same mechanical and electrical construc-
tion with only cosmetic or nonfunctional differences.
1 3.1.6 population, n—the total of all units of a particular
This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F11 on Vacuum
Cleaners and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F11.22 on Air Perfor- model vacuum cleaner being tested.
mance.
3.1.7 repeatability limit (r), n—the value below which the
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2011. Published December 2011. Originally
absolutedifferencebetweentwoindividualtestresultsobtained
approved in 1978. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as F558 – 06. DOI:
10.1520/F0558-11.
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The boldface numbers in parentheses refer to the list of references appended to
this test method.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or AvailablefromAirMovementandControlAssociation,30WestUniversityDr.,
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Arlington Heights, IL, 60004.
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under repeatability condition may be expected to occur with a
probability of approximately 0.95 (95 %).
3.1.8 repeatability standard deviation (S ), n—the standard
r
deviation of test results obtained under repeatability condi-
tions.
3.1.9 repr
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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:F558–06 Designation: F558 – 11
Standard Test Method for
Measuring Air Performance Characteristics of Vacuum
1
Cleaners
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF558;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers procedures for determining air performance characteristics of commercial and household upright,
canister, stick, hand-held, utility, and combination-type vacuum cleaners having provisions for attaching a hose and incorporating
a series universal motor. This test method can be applied to the carpet cleaning mode of operation.
1.2 Thesetestsandcalculationsincludedeterminationofsuction,airflow,airpower,maximumairpower,andinputpowerunder
standard operating conditions (see Note 1). The nozzle mounted on plenum testing is an ideal air performance measurement and
is not intended to represent the actual air performance during carpet or floor cleaning.
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NOTE 1—For more information on air performance characteristics, see Refs (1-6).
1.3 The foot-pound-inch system of units is used in this standard. The values in parentheses are given for information only.
1.4 This standard 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. A specific precautionary
statement is given in Note 2.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E1 Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers
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
E2251 Specification for Liquid-in-Glass ASTM Thermometers with Low-Hazard Precision Liquids
F431 Specification for Air Performance Measurement Plenum Chamber for Vacuum Cleaners
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2.2 AMCA Standard:
210-85 Laboratory Methods of Testing Fans for Rating
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2.3 IEC Standard:
IEC 60312 Ed 3.2 Vacuum Cleaners for Household Use—Methods of Measuring the Performance
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 air power, AP, W, n—in a vacuum cleaner, the net time rate of work performed by an air stream while expending energy
to produce an airflow by a vacuum cleaner under specified air resistance conditions.
3.1.2 automatic bleed valve, n—any device a part of a vacuum cleaner’s design which automatically introduces an intentional
leak within the vacuum cleaner’s system when manufacturer specified conditions are met.
3.1.3 corrected airflow, Q, cfm, n—in a vacuum cleaner, the volume of air movement per unit of time under standard
atmospheric conditions.
3.1.4 input power, W, n—the rate at which electrical energy is absorbed by a vacuum cleaner.
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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 F11.22 on Air Performance.
Current edition approved AprilNov. 1, 2006.2011. Published April 2006.December 2011. Originally approved in 1978. Last previous edition approved in 20032006 as
F558 – 036. DOI: 10.1520/F0558-06.10.1520/F0558-11.
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The boldface numbers in parentheses refer to the list of references appended to this test method.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book ofASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from Air Movement and Control Association, 30 West University Dr., Arlington Heights, IL, 60004.
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Available from the IEC Web store, webstore.iec.ch, or American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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3.1.5 model, n—the designation of a group of vacuum cleaners having the same mechanical and electrical construction with
only cosmetic or nonfunctional differences.
3.1.6 population, n—the total of all units of a particular model vacuum cleaner being tested.
3.1.7 repeatabilitylimit(
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