ASTM F2607-08(2014)

Standard Test Method for Measuring the Hard Surface Floor-Cleaning Ability of Household/Commercial Vacuum Cleaners

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This test method will provide an indication of the ability of the vacuum cleaner in removing dry debris from hard surface floors. The cleaning ability in the laboratory test will not be the same as in home cleaning; however, in most cases, a vacuum cleaner that performs well in the laboratory will clean well in a home.  
4.2 To provide a uniform basis for measuring the performance described in 1.1, standardized test hard surface flooring and standardized test debris are used.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method provides only a laboratory test for determining the relative hard surface floor-cleaning ability of household/commercial vacuum cleaners when tested under specified test conditions.  
1.2 This test method is applicable to household/commercial types of upright, canister, combination, and stick vacuum cleaners that use a dry primary dirt receptacle and are intended for cleaning hard surface floors as a primary or secondary function.  
1.3 This test method applies only to the removal of dry debris from hard surface floors, not the removal of embedded dirt from carpet.  
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-Oct-2014
• ICS: 97.080 - Cleaning appliances
• Technical Committee: F11 - Vacuum Cleaners
• Drafting Committee: F11.21 - Cleanability

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Designation: F2607 − 08 (Reapproved 2014)
Standard Test Method for
Measuring the Hard Surface Floor-Cleaning Ability of
Household/Commercial Vacuum Cleaners
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2607; 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 2.2 IEC Standard:
IEC60312Vacuum Cleaners for Household Use—Methods
1.1 This test method provides only a laboratory test for
of Measuring the Performance
determining the relative hard surface floor-cleaning ability of
household/commercial vacuum cleaners when tested under
3. Terminology
specified test conditions.
3.1 Definitions:
1.2 This test method is applicable to household/commercial
3.1.1 cleaning ability, n—relative ease with which soils or
types of upright, canister, combination, and stick vacuum
stains can be removed from material.
cleaners that use a dry primary dirt receptacle and are intended
3.1.2 model, n—designation of a group of vacuum cleaners
for cleaning hard surface floors as a primary or secondary
having identical mechanical and electrical construction with
function.
only cosmetic or nonfunctional differences.
1.3 This test method applies only to the removal of dry
3.1.3 population, n—total of all units of a particular model
debris from hard surface floors, not the removal of embedded
vacuum cleaner being tested.
dirt from carpet.
3.1.4 repeatability limit (r), n—value below which the
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
absolutedifferencebetweentwoindividualtestresultsobtained
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
under repeatability condition may be expected to occur with a
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
probability of approximately 0.95 (95%).
and are not considered standard.
3.1.5 repeatability standard deviation (S ), n—standard de-
r
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
viation of test results obtained under repeatability conditions.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.1.6 reproducibility limit (R), n—value below which the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
absolute difference between two test results obtained under
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
reproducibility conditions may be expected to occur with a
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
probability of approximately 0.95 (95%).
2. Referenced Documents
3.1.7 reproducibility standard deviation (S ), n—standard
R
deviation of test results obtained under reproducibility condi-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
tions.
D75Practice for Sampling Aggregates
3.1.8 sample, n—group of vacuum cleaners taken from a
E177Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
large collection of vacuum cleaners of one particular model
ASTM Test Methods
whichservestoprovideinformationthatmaybeusedasabasis
E691Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
Determine the Precision of a Test Method for making a decision concerning the larger collection.
3.1.9 test run, n—definitive procedure that produces a sin-
gular measured result.
ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeF11onVacuum
3.1.10 unit, n—single vacuum cleaner of the model being
Cleaners and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F11.21 on Cleanability.
tested.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2014. Published November 2014. Originally
approved in 2006. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as F2607–08. DOI:
10.1520/F2607-08R14.
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FIG. 1 Guide Rails
4. Significance and Use with a width equal to 0.8 in. (2 cm) less than the outside width
of the vacuum cleaner floor nozzle.
4.1 Thistestmethodwillprovideanindicationoftheability
of the vacuum cleaner in removing dry debris from hard 5.9 Temperature and Humidity Indicators, to provide tem-
surface floors. The cleaning ability in the laboratory test will perature measurements accurate to within 61°F (6 ⁄2 °C) and
not be the same as in home cleaning; however, in most cases, humiditymeasurementsaccuratetowithin2%relativehumid-
a vacuum cleaner that performs well in the laboratory will ity.
clean well in a home.
5.10 Guide Rails, similar to those described in IEC60312
4.2 To provide a uniform basis for measuring the perfor- may be used to facilitate straight line movement of the cleaner
mance described in 1.1, standardized test hard surface flooring overthetestarea.Theuseofguiderailsisoptional.SeeFig.1.
and standardized test debris are used.
NOTE1—Automatedmethodsforspreadingthetestdebrisandcleaning
the surface are acceptable if they do not change the results of this test
5. Apparatus
method.
5.1 Weighing Scale for Weighing Cleaners, accurate to
6. Materials
0.035 oz (1 g) and having a weighing capacity of at least 15 lb
(6.82 kg).
6.1 Silica Sand, Sieve Size Range, 40/+50 at a density of
2 2
0.0167 g/in. (0.002 59 g/cm ). Sieving is suggested to get the
5.2 Weighing Scale for Weighing Test Dirt and Dirt
correct size.
Container, accurate to 0.0035 oz (0.10 g) and having a
weighing capacity of at least 1.1 lb (500 g).
6.2 Oatmeal, uncooked at a density of 0.0167 g/in. (0.002
59 g/cm ).
5.3 Stopwatch, with a second hand or other type of equip-
ment capable of establishing the specified rate of movement
6.3 BakingSoda,USP#1atadensityof0.0167g/in. (0.002
and total cycle time of the vacuum cleaner.
59 g/cm ).
5.4 Voltmeter, to measure input volts to the vacuum cleaner
6.4 Orzo Pasta (elliptical shape, not teardrop shape), at a
2 2
and provide measurements accurate to within 61%.
density of 0.0167 g/in. (0.002 59 g/cm ).
5.5 Voltage-Regulator System, to control the input voltage
7. Sampling
to the vacuum cleaner. The regulator shall be capable of
maintaining the vacuum cleaner’s rated voltage 61% and
7.1 A minimum of three units of the same model vacuum
rated frequency 61 Hz having a waveform that is essentially
cleaner selected at random in accordance with good statistical
sinusoidal with 3% maximum harmonic distortion for the
practice shall constitute the population sample.
duration of the test.
7.1.1 To determine the best estimate of cleaning ability for
the population of the vacuum cleaner model being tested, the
5.6 Debris Dispenser—Any convenient dispensing system
arithmetic mean of the cleaning ability rating of the sample
that provides the operator with a method to distribute the test
from the population shall be established by testing it to a 90%
debris uniformly over the test area.
confidence level within 65% of the mean value of the
5.7 Hard Surface Floor—Any smooth (minimal texture, no
cleaning ability rating.
seams) vinyl floor covering. Flooring to be glued to a plywood
7.1.2 Annex A1 provides a procedural example for deter-
supporting surface over the whole area. Plywood supporting
mining the 90% confidence level and when the sample size
surface to be a flat surface consisting of a piece of ⁄4-in.
shall be increased.
(19-mm) thick exterior-grade plywood with the “A” surface
upward to support the test surface.
5.8 Template, to standardize the debris area for each cleaner
Thetestdirtmustbesievedtoensureconformancewiththeanalysislimits.Use
tested.Debrisareatobe27.6in.(70cm)long(strokedirection) Test Method D75.
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8. Preparation of Test Vacuum Cleaners 10.2.1.4 Mass of sand in mixture equals 350.5 in. ×
0.0167 g/in. =5.9 g.
8.1 New Test Vacuum Cleaners:
8.1.1 Preconditioning a New Test Vacuum Cleaner—Run 10.3 Preparetestcleanersanddirtreceptaclesinaccordance
the vacuum cleaner in at rated voltage 61% and rated
with Section 8.
frequency 61 Hz with filters in place.
10.4 Clean off the hard surface floor using any method that
8.1.1.1 Preconditioning Rotating Agitator-type Vacuum
ensures that the surface is clean and dry.
Cleaner—In a stationary position, operate the vacuum cleaner
for 1 h with the agitator bristles not engaged on any surface. 10.5 Mark the debris area on the test surface such that it is
centered laterally on the test surface (or between the side rails
8.1.1.2 Preconditioning a Straight-air Canister Vacuum
Cleaner—Operatethevacuumcleanerfor1hwithawide-open if used). Mark the debris area longitudinally to provide an
acceleration/decelerationzoneatthestartoftheforwardstroke
inlet (without hose).
8 in. (20 cm) long and another acceleration/deceleration zone
8.2 Used Test Vacuum Cleaners:
at the end of the forward stroke 12 in. (30 cm) long. See Fig.
8.2.1 Recondition a used test vacuum cleaner before each
2. Spread the materials individually within the debris area in
test run as follows:
the sequence listed: sand (Layer 1), oatmeal (Layer 2), baking
8.2.1.1 Thoroughly remove excess dirt from the vacuum
soda (Layer 3), and orzo pasta (Layer 4).
cleaner. Without using tools for disassembly, clean the entire
outer surface, brushes, nozzle chamber, ductwork inside of the 10.6 Weigh the prepared dirt receptacle (that is, dust bag or
chamber surrounding the primary filter, and inside hose and otherprimaryfilterdevice)beforeconductingthemeasurement
wands. test run. Record the weight to the nearest 0.0035 oz (0.10 g).
8.2.1.2 For vacuum cleaners using a disposable filter as the
10.6.1 For vacuum cleaners with nondisposable dirt
primary filter, use a new disposable primary filter weighed to
receptacles, weigh and record the receptacle’s original weight
thenearest0.0035oz(0.10g)andinstallitasrecommendedby
to the nearest 0.0035 oz (0.10 g).
the vacuum cleaner manufacturer.
10.7 Install the primary filter as explained in the following:
8.2.1.3 For vacuum cleaners using a nondisposable dirt
10.7.1 Forvacuumcleanersusingdisposableprimaryfilters,
receptacle, empty in accordance with the manufacturer’s in-
install a new primary filter from the manufacturer in accor-
structions after each test run and clean the receptacle until its
dance with their instructions.
weight is within 0.07 oz (2 g) of its original weight.Weigh the
10.7.2 For vacuum cleaners using nondisposable primary
receptacle to the nearest 0.0035 oz (0.10 g) and install it as
dirtreceptacles,cleanthereceptacleinaccordancewith8.2.1.3
recommended by the vacuum cleaner manufacturer.
and install it in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruc-
8.3 Test Vacuum Cleaner Settings—If various settings are
tions.
provided, set the motor speed setting, suction regulator, nozzle
10.8 Ensure that the vacuum cleaner settings have been
height, or combination thereof using the manufacturer’s speci-
made in accordance with 8.3.
fications as provided in the instruction manual for hard surface
floor. Contact the manufacturer if no instructions are given or
10.9 Energize the cleaner for 2 min at nameplate-rated
if the instructions are unclear or inadequate.
voltage 61% and frequency 61 Hz immediately preceding
the test sequence of 10.11. For cleaners with dual nameplate
9. Conditioning
voltage ratings, conduct testing at the highest voltage.
10.9.1 For a rotating agitator-type vacuum cleaner, place it
9.1 Test Room—Maintain the test room in which all condi-
tioning and vacuum cleaner testing is done at 70 6 5°F (21 6 such that the bristles clear the hard surface floor and no loose
3°C) and 45 to 55% relative humidity. debris is picked up.
10.9.2 For a straight-air canister vacuum cleaner, operate
9.2 All components involved in the test shall remain and be
with the nozzle unrestricted, positioned such that no loose
exposed in the controlled environment for at least 16 h before
debris is picked up from the hard surface floor.
the start of the test.
10.10 Immediately following the 2-min “run-in” of 10.9,
10. Procedure
de-energize the vacuum cleaner and place the vacuum cleaner
nozzle on the hard surface floor so that the front edge of the
10.1 Measure the outside width of the floor nozzle of the
vacuum cleaner nozzle lip is aligned with the edge of the
test vacuum cleaner. The width measurement is to be taken at
acceleration/deceleration zone. See Fig. 2.
the centerline of the nozzle opening.
10.10.1 Reasonable efforts shall be made to maintain the
10.2 Determinetheamountofeachtypeofdebristobeused
handle height at 31.5 in. (80 cm) during each test run.
inthetestbymultiplyingthenozzlewidthminus0.8in.(2cm)
10.10.2 Reasonable efforts shall be made to maintain the
by 27.6 in. (70 cm) and then multiplying this area by the mass
vacuum cleaner’s nozzle parallel to the test hard floor surface
of debris per unit area given in 6.1 through 6.4.
during each test run for vacuum cleaners with nonpivoting
10.2.1 Example:
handles.
10.2.1.1 Nozzle width equals 13.5 in.
10.2.1.2 Debris width equals 12.7 in.
10.11 Tilt or lift the nozzle off the hard surface floor,
10.2.1.3 Debris area equals 12.7 × 27.6 in.=350.5 in. . energize the vacuum cleaner, and adjust the voltage to rated
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FIG. 2 Stroke Pattern and Dimensions
voltage 61%.Allowthevacuumcleanertorunandexpandthe the start of the test from the weight of the dirt receptacle at the
filter bag, if one is present. Lower the nozzle before testing endofthetest.Recordresultstothenearest0.10g(0.0035oz).
begins.
10.15 Thepercenthardsurfacefloordirt-removalabilityfor
10.12 Clean with one forward stroke and one backward
a single test run of a given vacuum cleaner is the mass picked
stroke at 1.8 ft/s (0.55 m/s). Stop the forward stroke when the up (grams) recorded in 10.14.1 divided by the total mass of all
front edge of the nozzle is aligned with the far edge of the
four materials put down (grams) recorded in 10.2, multiplied
acceleration/deceleration zone. Stop the rearward stroke at the by 100.
same position as in 10.11.
10.16 Using the same test vacuum cleaner, repeat 10.3
10.13 At the end of the last stroke, smoothly tilt or lift the
through10.15twoadditionaltimesforatotalofthreetestruns.
vacuum cleaner nozzle off the hard surface floor and allow the
10.17 Thepercenthardsurfacefloordirt-removalabilityfor
vacuumcleanertorunapproximatelyanadditional10stoclear
each individual test vacuum c
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Designation: F2607 − 08 F2607 − 08 (Reapproved 2014) An American National Standard
Standard Test Method for
Measuring the Hard Surface Floor-Cleaning Ability of
Household/Commercial Vacuum Cleaners
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2607; 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 only a laboratory test for determining the relative hard surface floor-cleaning ability of
household/commercial vacuum cleaners when tested under specified test conditions.
1.2 This test method is applicable to household/commercial types of upright, canister, combination, and stick vacuum cleaners
that use a dry primary dirt receptacle and are intended for cleaning hard surface floors as a primary or secondary function.
1.3 This test method applies only to the removal of dry debris from hard surface floors, not the removal of embedded dirt from
carpet.
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
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D75 Practice for Sampling Aggregates
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
2.2 IEC Standard:
IEC 60312 Vacuum Cleaners for Household Use—Methods of Measuring the Performance
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 cleaning ability, n—relative ease with which soils or stains can be removed from material.
3.1.2 model, n—designation of a group of vacuum cleaners having identical mechanical and electrical construction with only
cosmetic or nonfunctional differences.
3.1.3 population, n—total of all units of a particular model vacuum cleaner being tested.
3.1.4 repeatability limit (r), n—value below which the absolute difference between two individual test results obtained under
repeatability condition may be expected to occur with a probability of approximately 0.95 (95 %).
3.1.5 repeatability standard deviation (S ), n—standard deviation of test results obtained under repeatability conditions.
r
3.1.6 reproducibility limit (R), n—value below which the absolute difference between two test results obtained under
reproducibility conditions may be expected to occur with a probability of approximately 0.95 (95 %).
3.1.7 reproducibility standard deviation (S ), n—standard deviation of test results obtained under reproducibility conditions.
R
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 Oct. 15, 2008Nov. 1, 2014. Published November 2008 November 2014. Originally approved in 2006. Last previous edition approved in 20062008
ε1
as F2607 – 06F2607 – 08. . DOI: 10.1520/F2607-08.10.1520/F2607-08R14.
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FIG. 1 Guide Rails
3.1.8 sample, n—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.
3.1.9 test run, n—definitive procedure that produces a singular measured result.
3.1.10 unit, n—single vacuum cleaner of the model being tested.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This test method will provide an indication of the ability of the vacuum cleaner in removing dry debris from hard surface
floors. The cleaning ability in the laboratory test will not be the same as in home cleaning; however, in most cases, a vacuum
cleaner that performs well in the laboratory will clean well in a home.
4.2 To provide a uniform basis for measuring the performance described in 1.1, standardized test hard surface flooring and
standardized test debris are used.
5. Apparatus
5.1 Weighing Scale for Weighing Cleaners, accurate to 0.035 oz (1 g) and having a weighing capacity of at least 15 lb (6.82
kg).
5.2 Weighing Scale for Weighing Test Dirt and Dirt Container, accurate to 0.0035 oz (0.10 g) and having a weighing capacity
of at least 1.1 lb (500 g).
5.3 Stopwatch, with a second hand or other type of equipment capable of establishing the specified rate of movement and total
cycle time of the vacuum cleaner.
5.4 Voltmeter, to measure input volts to the vacuum cleaner and provide measurements accurate to within 61 %.
5.5 Voltage-Regulator System, to control the input voltage to the vacuum cleaner. The regulator shall be capable of maintaining
the vacuum cleaner’s rated voltage 61 % and rated frequency 61 Hz having a waveform that is essentially sinusoidal with 3 %
maximum harmonic distortion for the duration of the test.
5.6 Debris Dispenser—Any convenient dispensing system that provides the operator with a method to distribute the test debris
uniformly over the test area.
5.7 Hard Surface Floor—Any smooth (minimal texture, no seams) vinyl floor covering. Flooring to be glued to a plywood
supporting surface over the whole area. Plywood supporting surface to be a flat surface consisting of a piece of ⁄4-in. (19-mm)
thick exterior-grade plywood with the “A” surface upward to support the test surface.
5.8 Template, to standardize the debris area for each cleaner tested. Debris area to be 27.6 in. (70 cm) long (stroke direction)
with a width equal to 0.8 in. (2 cm) less than the outside width of the vacuum cleaner floor nozzle.
5.9 Temperature and Humidity Indicators, to provide temperature measurements accurate to within 61°F (6 ⁄2 °C) and
humidity measurements accurate to within 2 % relative humidity.
5.10 Guide Rails, similar to those described in IEC 60312 may be used to facilitate straight line movement of the cleaner over
the test area. The use of guide rails is optional. See Fig. 1.
NOTE 1—Automated methods for spreading the test debris and cleaning the surface are acceptable if they do not change the results of this test method.
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6. Materials
2 2
6.1 Silica Sand, Sieve Size Range, 40/+50 at a density of 0.0167 g/in. (0.002 59 g/cm ). Sieving is suggested to get the correct
size.
2 2
6.2 Oatmeal, uncooked at a density of 0.0167 g/in. (0.002 59 g/cm ).
2 2
6.3 Baking Soda, USP #1 at a density of 0.0167 g/in. (0.002 59 g/cm ).
2 2
6.4 Orzo Pasta (elliptical shape, not teardrop shape), at a density of 0.0167 g/in. (0.002 59 g/cm ).
7. Sampling
7.1 A minimum of three units of the same model vacuum cleaner selected at random in accordance with good statistical practice
shall constitute the population sample.
7.1.1 To determine the best estimate of cleaning ability for the population of the vacuum cleaner model being tested, the
arithmetic mean of the cleaning ability rating of the sample from the population shall be established by testing it to a 90 %
confidence level within 65 % of the mean value of the cleaning ability rating.
7.1.2 Annex A1 provides a procedural example for determining the 90 % confidence level and when the sample size shall be
increased.
8. Preparation of Test Vacuum Cleaners
8.1 New Test Vacuum Cleaners:
8.1.1 Preconditioning a New Test Vacuum Cleaner—Run the vacuum cleaner in at rated voltage 61 % and rated frequency 61
Hz with filters in place.
8.1.1.1 Preconditioning Rotating Agitator-type Vacuum Cleaner—In a stationary position, operate the vacuum cleaner for 1 h
with the agitator bristles not engaged on any surface.
8.1.1.2 Preconditioning a Straight-air Canister Vacuum Cleaner—Operate the vacuum cleaner for 1 h with a wide-open inlet
(without hose).
8.2 Used Test Vacuum Cleaners:
8.2.1 Recondition a used test vacuum cleaner before each test run as follows:
8.2.1.1 Thoroughly remove excess dirt from the vacuum cleaner. Without using tools for disassembly, clean the entire outer
surface, brushes, nozzle chamber, ductwork inside of the chamber surrounding the primary filter, and inside hose and wands.
8.2.1.2 For vacuum cleaners using a disposable filter as the primary filter, use a new disposable primary filter weighed to the
nearest 0.0035 oz (0.10 g) and install it as recommended by the vacuum cleaner manufacturer.
8.2.1.3 For vacuum cleaners using a nondisposable dirt receptacle, empty in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
after each test run and clean the receptacle until its weight is within 0.07 oz (2 g) of its original weight. Weigh the receptacle to
the nearest 0.0035 oz (0.10 g) and install it as recommended by the vacuum cleaner manufacturer.
8.3 Test Vacuum Cleaner Settings—If various settings are provided, set the motor speed setting, suction regulator, nozzle height,
or combination thereof using the manufacturer’s specifications as provided in the instruction manual for hard surface floor. Contact
the manufacturer if no instructions are given or if the instructions are unclear or inadequate.
9. Conditioning
9.1 Test Room—Maintain the test room in which all conditioning and vacuum cleaner testing is done at 70 6 5°F (21 6 3°C)
and 45 to 55 % relative humidity.
9.2 All components involved in the test shall remain and be exposed in the controlled environment for at least 16 h before the
start of the test.
10. Procedure
10.1 Measure the outside width of the floor nozzle of the test vacuum cleaner. The width measurement is to be taken at the
centerline of the nozzle opening.
10.2 Determine the amount of each type of debris to be used in the test by multiplying the nozzle width minus 0.8 in. (2 cm)
by 27.6 in. (70 cm) and then multiplying this area by the mass of debris per unit area given in 6.1 through 6.4.
10.2.1 Example:
10.2.1.1 Nozzle width equals 13.5 in.
10.2.1.2 Debris width equals 12.7 in.
10.2.1.3 Debris area equals 12.7 × 27.6 in. = 350.5 in. .
2 2
10.2.1.4 Mass of sand in mixture equals 350.5 in. × 0.0167 g/in. = 5.9 g.
The test dirt must be sieved to ensure conformance with the analysis limits. Use Test Method D75.
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FIG. 2 Stroke Pattern and Dimensions
10.3 Prepare test cleaners and dirt receptacles in accordance with Section 8.
10.4 Clean off the hard surface floor using any method that ensures that the surface is clean and dry.
10.5 Mark the debris area on the test surface such that it is centered laterally on the test surface (or between the side rails if
used). Mark the debris area longitudinally to provide an acceleration/deceleration zone at the start of the forward stroke 8 in. (20
cm) long and another acceleration/deceleration zone at the end of the forward stroke 12 in. (30 cm) long. See Fig. 2. Spread the
materials individually within the debris area in the sequence listed: sand (Layer 1), oatmeal (Layer 2), baking soda (Layer 3), and
orzo pasta (Layer 4).
10.6 Weigh the prepared dirt receptacle (that is, dust bag or other primary filter device) before conducting the measurement test
run. Record the weight to the nearest 0.0035 oz (0.10 g).
10.6.1 For vacuum cleaners with nondisposable dirt receptacles, weigh and record the receptacle’s original weight to the nearest
0.0035 oz (0.10 g).
10.7 Install the primary filter as explained in the following:
10.7.1 For vacuum cleaners using disposable primary filters, install a new primary filter from the manufacturer in accordance
with their instructions.
10.7.2 For vacuum cleaners using nondisposable primary dirt receptacles, clean the receptacle in accordance with 8.2.1.3 and
install it in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
10.8 Ensure that the vacuum cleaner settings have been made in accordance with 8.3.
10.9 Energize the cleaner for 2 min at nameplate-rated voltage 61 % and frequency 61 Hz immediately preceding the test
sequence of 10.11. For cleaners with dual nameplate voltage ratings, conduct testing at the highest voltage.
10.9.1 For a rotating agitator-type vacuum cleaner, place it such that the bristles clear the hard surface floor and no loose debris
is picked up.
10.9.2 For a straight-air canister vacuum cleaner, operate with the nozzle unrestricted, positioned such that no loose debris is
picked up from the hard surface floor.
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10.10 Immediately following the 2-min “run-in” of 10.9, de-energize the vacuum cleaner and place the vacuum cleaner nozzle
on the hard surface floor so that the front edge of the vacuum cleaner nozzle lip is aligned with the edge of the
acceleration/deceleration zone. See Fig. 2.
10.10.1 Reasonable efforts shall be made to maintain the handle height at 31.5 in. (80 cm) during each test run.
10.10.2 Reasonable efforts shall be made to maintain the vacuum cleaner’s nozzle parallel to the test hard floor surface during
each test run for vacuum cleaners with nonpivoting handles.
10.11 Tilt or lift the nozzle off the hard surface floor, energize the vacuum cleaner, and adjust the voltage to rated voltage 61 %.
Allow the vacuum cleaner to run and expand the filter bag, if one is present. Lower the nozzle before testing begins.
10.12 Clean with one forward stroke and one backward stroke at 1.8 ft/s (0.55 m/s). Stop the forward stroke when the front edge
of the nozzle is aligned with the far edge of the acceleration/deceleration zone. Stop the rearward stroke at the same position as
in 10.11.
10.13 At the end of the last stroke, smoothly tilt or lift the vacuum cleaner nozzle off the hard
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