ASTM F918-15

Standard Specification for Noncarbonated Mechanically Refrigerated Beverage Dispenser (Visible Product)

ABSTRACT
This specification covers counter-top model noncarbonated beverage dispensers that are mechanically refrigerated and have rigid, transparent, impact-resistant containers to afford a visual display of the beverage dispensed. The beverage dispensers covered by this specification are intended to circulate, cool, and dispense noncarbonated beverages such as pulpy juices, frozen concentrates, and syrup drinks. The beverage dispensers shall be of the following types, classes, styles, and sizes: Types I and II; Classes A and B; Styles A (sizes 1, 2, 3, and 4), B (sizes 1 and 2), and C (size 1). The beverage dispenser shall consist essentially of a base that contains a complete refrigeration system and supports a rigid, transparent, impact resistant, bowl-type beverage container(s) with cover(s). Performance test, pull-down test, energy consumption test, maximum ambient temperature and high humidity test, bowl impact test, and operation production performance test shall be performed to conform with the specified requirements.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers counter-top model noncarbonated beverage dispensers that are mechanically refrigerated and have rigid, transparent, impact-resistant containers to afford a visual display of the beverage dispensed. The beverage dispensers covered by this specification are intended to circulate, cool, and dispense noncarbonated beverages such as pulpy juices, frozen concentrates, and syrup drinks.  
1.2 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.  
1.3 The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 11, of this specification:  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-Jul-2015
• ICS: 55.230 - Distribution and vending machines
• Technical Committee: F26 - Food Service Equipment
• Drafting Committee: F26.03 - Storage and Dispensing Equipment

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F918-09 - Standard Specification for Noncarbonated Mechanically Refrigerated, Beverage Dispenser (Visible Product)
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2015
• Replaced By: ASTM F918-15(2020)e1 - Standard Specification for Noncarbonated Mechanically Refrigerated Beverage Dispenser (Visible Product)
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2020

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F918 −15 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Noncarbonated Mechanically Refrigerated Beverage
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Dispenser (Visible Product)
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF918;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoptionor,inthecaseofrevision,theyearoflastrevision.Anumberinparenthesesindicatestheyearoflastreapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope 2.3 ANSI/NSF International Standards:
NSF Standard 18Manual Food and Beverage Dispensing
1.1 This specification covers counter-top model noncarbon-
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Equipment
atedbeveragedispensersthataremechanicallyrefrigeratedand
NSF Standard 51Plastic Materials and Components Used in
have rigid, transparent, impact-resistant containers to afford a
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Food Equipment
visual display of the beverage dispensed. The beverage dis-
2.4 ANSI/UL Standards:
pensers covered by this specification are intended to circulate,
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UL Standard 471Commercial Refrigerators and Freezers
cool, and dispense noncarbonated beverages such as pulpy
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UL Standard 969Marking and Labeling Systems
juices, frozen concentrates, and syrup drinks.
2.5 ANSI Standard:
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
ANSI Z1.4Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection
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as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
by Attributes
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
2.6 Military Standards:
and are not considered standard.
MIL-STD-167/1 Mechanical Vibrations of Shipboard
1.3 The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to the Equipment Type I—Environmental and Type II—
test method portion, Section 11, of this specification: This
Internally Excited
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, MIL-STD-461RequirementsFortheControlofElectromag-
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
netic Interference Characteristics of Subsystems and
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health Equipment
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
MIL-STD-1399/300 Interface Standard for Shipboard
tions prior to use. Systems, Section 300A, Electric Power, Alternating Cur-
rent
2. Referenced Documents
3. Terminology
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1 Definitions:
D3951Practice for Commercial Packaging
3.1.1 aeration system—a type of circulation system that
F760Specification for Food Service Equipment Manuals
causes the beverage to cascade across the top and down the
F1166Practice for Human Engineering Design for Marine
sides of the bowl interior incorporating air into the beverage.
Systems, Equipment, and Facilities
3.1.2 beverage dispenser—a beverage dispenser is a com-
2.2 NSTA Standard:
mercial appliance designed to deliver a beverage.
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NSTA Pre-Shipping Test Procedures
3.1.3 circulation system—the system that moves the bever-
age within the bowl to ensure proper cooling and mixing.
3.1.4 whippers—a mechanical device used to beat air into a
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F26 on Food
beverage so as to change its properties from a liquid drink to a
Service Equipment and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F26.03 on
Storage and Dispensing Equipment.
frothy drink.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2015. Published September 2015. Originally
approved in 1985. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as F918–09. DOI:
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4. Classification 7.1.1 The beverage dispenser shall consist essentially of a
basethatcontainsacompleterefrigerationsystemandsupports
4.1 General—The beverage dispensers shall be of the fol-
a rigid, transparent, impact resistant, bowl-type beverage
lowing types, classes, styles, sizes, and electrical ratings:
container(s) with cover(s). Each dispenser shall be equipped
4.2 Typ
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Designation: F918 − 09 F918 − 15 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Noncarbonated Mechanically Refrigerated Beverage
1
Dispenser (Visible Product)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F918; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers counter-top model noncarbonated beverage dispensers that are mechanically refrigerated and have
rigid, transparent, impact-resistant containers to afford a visual display of the beverage dispensed. The beverage dispensers covered
by this specification are intended to circulate, cool, and dispense noncarbonated beverages such as pulpy juices, frozen
concentrates, and syrup drinks.
1.2 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.
1.3 The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 11, of this specification: 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:
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
F760 Specification for Food Service Equipment Manuals
F1166 Practice for Human Engineering Design for Marine Systems, Equipment, and Facilities
2.2 NSTA Standard:
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NSTA Pre-Shipping Test Procedures
2.3 ANSI/NSF International Standards:
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NSF Standard No. 18,18 Manual Food and Beverage Dispensing Equipment
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NSF Standard No. 51,51 Plastic Materials and Components Used in Food Equipment
2.4 ANSI/UL Standards:
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UL Standard No. 471,471 Commercial Refrigerators and Freezers
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UL Standard No. 969,969 Marking and Labeling Systems
2.5 ANSI Standard:
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ANSI Z1.4,Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes
2.6 Military Standards:
MIL-STD-167/1 Mechanical Vibrations of Shipboard Equipment Type I—Environmental and Type II—Internally Excited
MIL-STD-461 Requirements For the Control of Electromagnetic Interference Characteristics of Subsystems and Equipment
MIL-STD-1399/300 Interface Standard for Shipboard Systems, Section 300A, Electric Power, Alternating Current
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F26 on Food Service Equipment and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F26.03 on Storage
and Dispensing Equipment.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2009Aug. 1, 2015. Published November 2009September 2015. Originally approved in 1985. Last previous edition approved in 20022009
as F918 – 02.F918 – 09. DOI: 10.1520/F0918-09.10.1520/F0918-15.
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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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Available from National Safe Transit Association, 6022 West Touhy Ave., Chicago, IL 60648.
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Available from National Sanitation Foundation, NSF Building, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.
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Available from the Underwriters Laboratories Inc., UL LLC, 1655 Scott Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95050; 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062; 1285 Walt Whitman
Road, Melville, L.I., NY 11746; or 2602 Tampa East Blvd., Tampa, FL 33619.
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Available from American National Standards Institute, 11 W. 42nd St., 13th 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. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 aeration system—a type of circulation system that causes the beverage to cascade across the top and down the sides of
the bowl interior incorporating air into the beverage.
3.1.2 beverage dispenser—a beverage dispenser is a commercial appliance designed to deliver a beverage.
3.1.3 circulation system—the system that moves the beverage within the bowl to ensure proper cooling and mixing.
3.1.4 whippers—a mechanical device used to be
...