ASTM F1023-99
(Specification)Standard Specification for Dispensers, Powdered Iced Tea
Standard Specification for Dispensers, Powdered Iced Tea
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1.1 This specification covers counter model, self-contained powdered iced tea dispensers.
1.2 The dispenser delivered under this specification shall be the manufacturer's standard product. Each dispenser model furnished by a particular manufacturer under this specification, including parts and assemblies thereof, shall be new and interchangeable.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units in parentheses are given for information only.
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 11, of this specification: This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems 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.
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Designation: F 1023 – 99
Standard Specification for
Dispensers, Powdered Iced Tea
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1023; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope NSF No. 51 Plastic Materials and Components Used in
Food Equipment
1.1 This specification covers counter model, self-contained
2.4 ANSI/Underwriters Laboratories Standard:
powdered iced tea dispensers.
ANSI/UL Standard No. 73 Food Preparing Machines
1.2 The dispenser delivered under this specification shall be
2.5 American National Standards Institute Standard:
the manufacturer’s standard product. Each dispenser model
ANSI Z 1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection
furnished by a particular manufacturer under this specification,
by Attributes
including parts and assemblies thereof, shall be new and
2.6 Military Standards:
interchangeable.
MIL-STD-1399/300 Interface Standard for Shipboard Sys-
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
tems Section 300A Electric Power, Alternating Current
as the standard. The SI units in parentheses are given for
MIL-STD-167/1 Mechanical Vibrations of Shipboard
information only.
Equipment (Type I–Environmental and Type II–Internally
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
Excited)
test methods portion, Section 11, of this specification: This
MIL-STD-461 Requirements for the Control of Electro-
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
magnetic Interference
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
MIL-STD-462 Electromagnetic Interference Characteris-
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
tics, Measurement of
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
tions prior to use.
3. Terminology
2. Referenced Documents 3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 tea dispenser, n—commercial appliance designed to
2.1 ASTM Standards:
2 deliver a portion of tea, usually mixed with unrefrigerated tap
D 3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
water and dispensed into a container with ice.
F 760 Specification for Food Service Equipment Manuals
3.1.2 throw, n—a quantity of powdered tea concentrate
F 1166 Practice for Human Engineering Design for Marine
dispensed into a container with ice.
Systems, Equipment and Facilities
2.2 ANSI/National Safe Transit Association Standard:
4. Classification
ANSI/NSTA Pre-Shipment Test Procedures
4.1 Types—The tea dispensers covered by this specification
2.3 National Sanitation Foundation Standards:
shall be of two types, each working with a powdered concen-
NSF No. 18 Manual Food and Beverage Dispensing Equip-
6 trate that is mixed with potable tap water to give a finished
ment
drink.
4.1.1 Type I—Tea dispenser designed to work with pure tea
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-26 on Food and set to dispense 1 to2gof concentrate per 235 mL (8 oz)
Service Equipment and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F26.03 on
Storage and Dispensing Equipment.
Current edition approved Oct. 10, 1999. Published January 2000. Originally
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of water. The dispenser is designed to be connected to a water 7.6 Product Moisture Protection—The dispenser shall be
line and have a nominal electrical rating of 115 V, single phase, designed to minimize the possibility of the product gumming
60 Hz. up at the hopper outlet due to moisture.
4.1.2 Type II—Tea dispenser designed to dispense a sugared 7.7 Base—The base of the dispenser shall be provided with
tea which may or may not be flavored, in the range of 10 to 20 mounts to protect the counter from damage, and holes shall be
g of product per 235 mL (8 oz) of water. The dispenser is provided in the base for counter fastening.
designed to be connected to a water line and have a nominal 7.7.1 The dispenser shall be fully assembled and ready for
electrical rating of 115 V, single phase, 60 Hz. operation when connected to the electrical and water supplies
in the manner specified in the operating instructions.
5. Ordering Information
7.8 Electrical Requirements—The dispenser shall operate at
5.1 Procurement documents should specify the following a nominal 120 V, single phase, 60 Hz current. Each dispenser
information: shall be equipped with a flexible power supply cord with a
5.1.1 Title, designation, and year date of this specification, suitable plug.
5.1.2 Type of dispenser (see Section 4),
8. Performance Requirements
5.1.3 Description of product intended to be dispensed, and
5.1.4 Special requirements.
8.1 General—The dispenser shall automatically combine
tea powder with potable tap water to provide a tea drink while
6. Materials
maintaining an ingredient throw consistency of 610 % when
6.1 Materials used in the construction of the dispenser shall
tested as specified in 11.4.
comply with NSF No. 18 and 51, and UL Standard 73.
8.2 Energy Consumption—By means of a watt-hour meter,
Materials not definitely specified shall be of the quality
the energy consumed in a 24-h period can be calculated as
normally used by the manufacturer for tea dispensers, provid-
specified in 11.2.
ing the completed items comply with all provisions of the
8.3 Water Flow—There shall be 30 consecutive servings
standard.
(water only), and each shall be within 63 % of the desired
serving setting as specified in 11.3.
7. Design and Manufacture
8.4 Ingredient Throw—There shall be 30 consecutive serv-
7.1 General—The dispenser shall be an electromechanical
ings (ingredient only) and each shall be within 610 % of the
device for dispensing either the pure tea or sugared tea powder
desired setting as specified in 11.4.
and mixing it with tap water upon manual actuation of a
8.5 Humidity Test—The hopper or container shall be emp-
momentary-on electrical switch. The instant tea and water shall
tied to within 5 % of the original ingredient weight before an
be mixed in a chamber that will rinse clean at the end of the
unacceptable drink is drawn as specified in 11.5.
drink. The dispenser shall be designed to comply with the
requirements of NSF 18 and UL 73. Evidence of compliance
9. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
with NSF 18 and UL 73 is as follows:
9.1 Workmanship—All components and assemblies of the
7.1.1 NSF—Listing of the dispenser in the current edition of
dispenser shall be free from dirt and other extraneous material
the NSF “Listing of Food Service Equipment” and display of
such as burrs, slivers, rough die, tool and grind marks, dents,
the NSF seal on the finished dispenser.
and cracks. Castings and molded parts, if used, shall be free of
7.1.2 UL—Acceptable evidence of meeting the require-
sand, fins, pits, blowholes, and sprues. External surfaces shall
ments of UL 73 shall be the UL label or listing mark, indicating
meet the UL Sharp Edge Test.
that the dispenser has been tested and conforms to the
NOTE 1—Although 9.1 requires subjective judgements, its inclusion is
requirements of UL 73.
considered important as a guide in evaluating and manufacturing equip-
7.2 Dimensions—The maximum allowable dimensions for
ment.
the dispensers are specified in Table 1.
9.2 Metal Fabrication—Metal used in the fabrication of the
7.3 Controls—The dispenser shall be provided with a mo-
dispensers shall be free from visually apparent defects. Form-
nentary contact lever-actuated switch that turns on the water
ing and shearing shall not cause damage to the metal and the
and dispensing mechanism.
metal shall be free from trimming marks.
7.4 Concentrate Hopper—The volume of the hopper shall
9.3 Welding—The surfaces of parts to be welded shall be
be rated in cubic centimetres.
free from rust, scale, paint, grease, and other foreign matter.
7.5 Drip or Spillage Tray—A drip tray having a cover for
Welds shall be smooth and free from cracks, burn holes,
the container to rest upon shall be positioned for accessible and
undercuts, or incomplete fusion.
splash-free operation. The drip tray may have provisions for
9.4 Fastening Devices—Holes punched or drilled shall be
draining and drippings into a drain.
free of burrs. Threaded fasteners shall not be broken, cracked,
or stripped and shall be drawn tight. Rivets, when used, shall
TABLE 1 Maximum Allowable Dimensions for Dispensers
fill the hole completely and the head shall be in full contact
Type I Pure Tea Type II Sugared Tea
with the surface of the member.
Width 7 in. (17.8 cm) 9 in. (22.9 cm)
9.5 Finish—Dispenser finishes shall be free from discolora-
Height 22 in. (55.9 cm) 24 in. (61.0 cm)
tion and stains. Stainless steel shall have a 2B or smoother
Depth 10 in. (25.4 cm) 13 in. (30.3 cm)
finish.
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10. Sampling and Quality Assurance ingredient time for an 8-oz (235-mL) serving. After this
adjustment, make 30 consecutive portions (powder ingredient
10.1 Sampling—When specified in the contract or purchase
only) and each shall be within 610 % of the desired setting.
order, sampling for inspection should be performed in accor-
11.5 Humidity Test:
dance with ANSI Z1.4.
11.5.1 Significance and Use—The purpose of this test is to
10.2 Measure and inspect the dispensers prepared for ship-
ensure that the dispenser will function properly in an environ-
ment for performance, safety, and appearance by a qualified
ment of high humidity.
quality audit program.
11.5.2 Procedure—Place the dispenser in an environmental
11. Test Methods
chamber of 90 6 2°F (32.2 6 1°C) with 80 6 5 % humidity.
Connect the water and install a full hopper. Record weight of
11.1 General—Prior to the performance of the tests speci-
powder at full hopper. During an 8-h period, draw at the
fied herein, the unit shall be operated for a period of time
standard setting enough portions, evenly spaced over the 8-h
recommended by the manufacturer for adjustment of the unit.
period, for the product to empty the hopper or container. If,
The room temperature may vary from 70 to 80°F (21 to 27°C);
during the test, it is noted that no powder, or virtually no
and tap water having a minimum of 30 psi and a maximum of
powder, is dispensed during a dispensing cycle, terminate the
125 psi (206 and 861 kPa) flowing pressure may be used as no
test and note the number of visually acceptable portions.
water heating is required.
Remove and weigh the balance of the powder in the hopper;
11.2 Energy Consumption:
the balance shall not exceed 5 % of the original powder weight.
11.2.1 Significance and Use—The purpose of this test is to
determine the energy consumption for the dispenser model
12. Inspection
being tested.
12.1 End Item Testing—Test one production item selected at
11.2.2 Procedure—The energy consumed by the dispenser
random from each lot in accordance with applicable tests of
includes the augering device and solenoid valve which run only
Section 11. Record performance results in a permanent file
when a drink is dispensed, as well as a heater, if provided, to
with the information accessible to customers upon demand.
protect the powder from humidity. The energy used is related to
Any subsequent change in design that would relate to perfor-
the number of drinks drawn, as well as the humidity protective
mance shall require a new test record and evaluation of
heater. To estimate the daily energy consumed, proceed as
minimum requirements.
follows:
12.2 Quality Conformance Inspection—The manufacturing
11.2.2.1 Measure kilowatts with the dispenser plugged in
organization shall have an effective quality audit system.
and the power switch, if provided, to “on” position, but without
12.3 Component and Material Inspection—Inspect incom-
dispensing a drink. This will measure the humidity protective
ing components and material to the design parameters as
heater power if any is used.
specified in drawings or purchase documents, or both.
11.2.2.2 Connect a kilowatt hour meter to the dispenser and
dispense one-hundred 8-oz. (235-mL) portions in 1 h. The
13. Certification
energy measured will include the anti-humidity heater as well
13.1 When specified in the purchase order or contract, the
as the energy used for the augering device and the solenoid. To
purchaser shall be furnished certification that samples repre-
calculate the energy used for dispensing 100 drinks, subtract
senting each lot have been tested or inspected as directed in this
the kilowatt hours consumed by the anti-humidity device from
specification and the requirements have been met. When
the total energy consumed.
specified in the purchase order or contract, a report shall be
11.2.2.3 The energy for 24 h can be calculated as follows:
furnished on this testing and inspection.
Energy, kW h/24 h 5 anti2humidity heater kW 3 24
~estimated drinks ~8oz!/24 h!
14. Product Marking
1 3 kW h/100 drinks
14.1 Each dispenser shall be provided with an identification
11.3 Water Flow:
plate or adjacent plate(s) securely affixed to the item. The
11.3.1 Significance and Use—The purpose of this test is to plate(s) and its markings shall meet UL 73 requirements for
ensure that the proper amount of water is dispensed. labels on indoor equipment.
11.3.2 Procedure—With the dispenser connected to a water
15. Manuals
line with a psig between 30 and 120 flow pressure, and the
hopper removed or made inoperative, adjust the water flow for
15.1 Format and content of applicable manuals shall be as
the nominal water flow required for the product throw deter- indicated in Specification F 760.
mined in test specified in 11.5. After the adjustment,
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