ASTM F1284-24
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Evaluating Carpet Embedded Dirt Removal Effectiveness of Residential Central Vacuum Cleaning Systems
Standard Test Method for Evaluating Carpet Embedded Dirt Removal Effectiveness of Residential Central Vacuum Cleaning Systems
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This test method provides a laboratory test for determining the relative carpet dirt removal effectiveness of residential central vacuum cleaning systems when tested under standard conditions and on representative types of carpets.
4.2 This laboratory test method may not give a representation of carpet embedded dirt cleaning effectiveness in the home.
4.3 In order to provide a uniform basis for measuring performance as described in 1.2, standardized test carpets and standardized test dirt are employed in this procedure.
4.4 The results reflect a non-loaded cleaning capability and may not be representative of cleaning capabilities under dirt loading conditions.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers only a laboratory test for determining the relative carpet dirt removal effectiveness of residential central vacuum cleaning systems when tested under specified conditions.
1.2 This test method is applicable to residential central vacuum cleaning systems intended for cleaning carpets.
1.3 This test method applies only to embedded dirt removal from carpets, not the removal of surface litter and debris.
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.
Note 1: The F11.21 subcommittee is actively pursuing new market relevant carpets for Specification F655 with the assistance of the carpet industry. Although plush and Freize carpet panels are no longer available for purchase, some laboratories may still have samples for testing. In such cases, the table values remain valid.
Note 2: Due to the influence of environmental conditions, variations in time, origin of test materials, and proficiency of the operator, most of the described test methods will give more reliable results when applied for comparative testing of a number of appliances at the same time, in the same laboratory, and by the same operator until a new interlaboratory study has been completed to provide repeatability and reproducibility values.
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F1284 − 24
Standard Test Method for
Evaluating Carpet Embedded Dirt Removal Effectiveness of
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Residential Central Vacuum Cleaning Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1284; 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 2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This test method covers only a laboratory test for
D75 Practice for Sampling Aggregates
determining the relative carpet dirt removal effectiveness of
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test
residential central vacuum cleaning systems when tested under
Sieves
specified conditions.
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
1.2 This test method is applicable to residential central
ASTM Test Methods
vacuum cleaning systems intended for cleaning carpets.
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
1.3 This test method applies only to embedded dirt removal Determine the Precision of a Test Method
from carpets, not the removal of surface litter and debris. F608 Test Method for Evaluation of Carpet Embedded Dirt
Removal Effectiveness of Household/Commercial
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
Vacuum Cleaners
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
F655 Specification for Test Carpets and Pads for Vacuum
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
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Cleaner Testing (Withdrawn 2022)
and are not considered standard.
F884 Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of a Built-In
NOTE 1—The F11.21 subcommittee is actively pursuing new market
(Central Vacuum) Vacuum Cleaner
relevant carpets for Specification F655 with the assistance of the carpet
F922 Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of an Electric
industry. Although plush and Freize carpet panels are no longer available
for purchase, some laboratories may still have samples for testing. In such Motorized Nozzle
cases, the table values remain valid.
F1038 Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of a Canister,
NOTE 2—Due to the influence of environmental conditions, variations
Hand-held, Stick, and Utility Type Vacuum Cleaner With-
in time, origin of test materials, and proficiency of the operator, most of
out a Driven Agitator
the described test methods will give more reliable results when applied for
F1334 Test Method for Determining A-Weighted Sound
comparative testing of a number of appliances at the same time, in the
Power Level of Vacuum Cleaners
same laboratory, and by the same operator until a new interlaboratory
study has been completed to provide repeatability and reproducibility
F1409 Test Method for Straight Line Movement of Vacuum
values.
Cleaners While Cleaning Carpets
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3. Terminology
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- 3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter- 3.1.1 cleaning ability, n—the potential of a vacuum cleaner
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. to remove dirt from a surface (sometimes referred to in the
industry as cleanability, dry).
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3.1.2 model, n—the designation of a group of vacuum
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
cleaners having identical, mechanical and electrical construc-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
tion with only cosmetic or nonfunctional differences.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
3.1.3 population, n—the total of all units of a particular
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
model vacuum cleaner being tested.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F11 on Vacuum contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Cleaners and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F11.21 on Cleanability. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2024. Published February 2024. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1992. Last previous edition approved in 2022 as F1284 – 22. DOI: The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
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
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: F1284 − 22 F1284 − 24
Standard Test Method for
Evaluating Carpet Embedded Dirt Removal Effectiveness of
1
Residential Central Vacuum Cleaning Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1284; 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 covers only a laboratory test for determining the relative carpet dirt removal effectiveness of residential
central vacuum cleaning systems when tested under specified conditions.
1.2 This test method is applicable to residential central vacuum cleaning systems intended for cleaning carpets.
1.3 This test method applies only to embedded dirt removal from carpets, not the removal of surface litter and debris.
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.
NOTE 1—The F11.21 subcommittee is actively pursuing new market relevant carpets for Specification F655 with the assistance of the carpet industry.
Although plush and Freize carpet panels are no longer available for purchase, some laboratories may still have samples for testing. In such cases, the table
values remain valid.
NOTE 2—Due to the influence of environmental conditions, variations in time, origin of test materials, and proficiency of the operator, most of the
described test methods will give more reliable results when applied for comparative testing of a number of appliances at the same time, in the same
laboratory, and by the same operator until a new interlaboratory study has been completed to provide repeatability and reproducibility values.
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D75 Practice for Sampling Aggregates
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves
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
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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 F11.21 on Cleanability.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2022Jan. 1, 2024. Published August 2023February 2024. Originally approved in 1992. Last previous edition approved in 20162022 as
F1284 – 09 (2016).F1284 – 22. DOI: 10.1520/F1284-22.10.1520/F1284-24.
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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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F1284 − 24
F608 Test Method for Evaluation of Carpet Embedded Dirt Removal Effectiveness of Household/Commercial Vacuum Cleaners
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F655 Specification for Test Carpets and Pads for Vacuum Cleaner Testing (Withdrawn 2022)
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
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 cleaning ability, n—the potential of a vacuum cleaner to remove dirt from a surface (sometimes r
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