ASTM F888-06(2011)

Standard Test Method for Measuring Maximum Function Volume of the Primary Dirt<brk> Receptacle in a Vacuum Cleaner

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method covers a procedure to determine the maximum functional volume of the primary dirt receptacle when installed in the vacuum cleaner.
This test method provides the maximum amount of test media that the primary dirt receptacle will hold and may be more than the volume obtained when filled to the manufacturer's recommended fill line.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers household types of upright, canister, and combination vacuum cleaners.
1.2 This test method provides a measurement in dry quarts or litres of the maximum functional volume of the primary dirt receptacle when installed in the vacuum cleaner.
1.3 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. For specific hazards statements see 7.2 and 8.5.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2011
• ICS: 97.080 - Cleaning appliances
• Technical Committee: F11 - Vacuum Cleaners
• Drafting Committee: F11.23 - Filtration

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F888-06 - Standard Test Method for Measuring Maximum Function Volume of the Primary Dirt Receptacle in a Vacuum Cleaner
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2011
• Referred By: ASTM F1411-11(2018) - Standard Practice for Presenting Selected Information on Vacuum Cleaners for Consumer Use
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2011

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F888 − 06 (Reapproved 2011) An American National Standard
Standard Test Method for
Measuring Maximum Function Volume of the Primary Dirt
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Receptacle in a Vacuum Cleaner
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF888;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoptionor,inthecaseofrevision,theyearoflastrevision.Anumberinparenthesesindicatestheyearoflastreapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope rated frequency 61 Hz having a wave form that is essentially
sinusoidal with 3% maximum harmonic distortion for the
1.1 This test method covers household types of upright,
duration of the test.
canister, and combination vacuum cleaners.
4.3 Temperature Measuring Equipment, to provide mea-
1.2 This test method provides a measurement in dry quarts
surements accurate to within 61°F (0.5°C).
or litres of the maximum functional volume of the primary dirt
receptacle when installed in the vacuum cleaner. 4.4 Humidity Measuring Equipment, to provide measure-
ments accurate to within 62% relative humidity.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4.5 Adapter, to be attached to the cleaning nozzle of upright
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
cleaners for use in directing granulated cork into the nozzle.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
See Fig. 1.
bilityofregulatorylimitationspriortouse.Forspecifichazards
4.6 Volume Measuring Container, to measure volume of
statements see 7.2 and 8.5.
granulated cork. This shall have a capacity of one dry quart.
See Fig. 2.The container shall be made of transparent material
2. Referenced Documents
to ensure no voids when filled with granulated cork. As an
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option, a 1-L container can be used.
2.1 SAE Standard:
SAE J726bAir Cleaner Test Code
4.7 WeighingScale—Thescaleshallbeaccurateto0.035oz
(1 g) and have a weighing capacity of at least 15 lb (6.82 kg).
3. Significance and Use
5. Materials
3.1 This test method covers a procedure to determine the
5.1 New Granulated Cork—Premium Grade 2 mm to 4 mm
maximum functional volume of the primary dirt receptacle
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size.
when installed in the vacuum cleaner.
5.2 Coarse-GradeAir Cleaner Test Dust,seeTable1.Asan
3.2 This test method provides the maximum amount of test
option, talc may be used. See Table 2.
media that the primary dirt receptacle will hold and may be
more than the volume obtained when filled to the manufactur-
6. Sampling
er’s recommended fill line.
6.1 Determination of Sample Size—A sample of sufficient
sizeofeachmodelshallbetesteduntila90%confidencelevel
4. Apparatus
is established within 65% of the mean value. A minimum of
4.1 Voltmeter, to measure input voltage to the cleaner, to
three samples shall be tested. All samples shall be selected at
provide measurements accurate to within 61%.
random in accordance with good statistical practices.
4.2 VoltageRegulatorSystem,tocontroltheinputvoltageto
6.2 DeterminationofMaximumFunctionalVolumeforEach
the vacuum cleaner. The regulator system shall be capable of
Unit—The maximum functional volume for each unit shall be
maintaining the vacuum cleaners rated voltage of 61% and
anaverageofthreerunswithaspreadmeetingtherepeatability
statement in 9.2. (See Appendix X1 for example.)
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeF11onVacuum
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Cleaners and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F11.23 on Filtration. The sole source of supply of the test material known to the committee at this
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2011. Published March 2012. Originally timeisJelinekCorkCorp.,4500WitmerIndustrialEstates,PMB167,NiagaraFalls,
approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as F888–06. DOI: NY 14305–1386. If you are aware of alternative suppliers, please provide this
10.1520/F0888-06R11. information to ASTM International Headquarters. Your comments will receive
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F888 − 06 (2011)
FIG. 1 Adapter Plate for Uprights
FIG. 2 Volume Measuring Container
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TABLE 1 Analysis of Coarse Grade Air Cleaner F11 Test Dust TABLE 2 Analysis of Unscented Commercial Grade Talcum
Particle Size Distribution by Volume
Particle Size Distribution
by Weight, %
Size, µm Coarse Grade (% less than)
0.5 % 44µ
5.5 13±3
12.5 % 20–43.9µ
11 24±3
27.0 % 10–19.9µ
22 37 ± 3
23.0 % 5–9.9µ
44 56 ± 3
20.0 % 2–4.9µ
88 84 ± 3
8.0 % 1–1.9µ
176 100
9.0 %
...