ASTM F1284-22
(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.
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 − 22
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 E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
1.1 This test method covers only a laboratory test for
F608 Test Method for Evaluation of Carpet Embedded Dirt
determining the relative carpet dirt removal effectiveness of
Removal Effectiveness of Household/Commercial
residential central vacuum cleaning systems when tested under
Vacuum Cleaners
specified conditions.
F655 Specification for Test Carpets and Pads for Vacuum
1.2 This test method is applicable to residential central 3
Cleaner Testing (Withdrawn 2022)
vacuum cleaning systems intended for cleaning carpets.
F884 Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of a Built-In
1.3 This test method applies only to embedded dirt removal (Central Vacuum) Vacuum Cleaner
F922 Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of an Electric
from carpets, not the removal of surface litter and debris.
Motorized Nozzle
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
F1038 Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of a Canister,
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
Hand-held, Stick, and Utility Type Vacuum Cleaner With-
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
out a Driven Agitator
and are not considered standard.
F1334 Test Method for Determining A-Weighted Sound
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Power Level of Vacuum Cleaners
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
F1409 Test Method for Straight Line Movement of Vacuum
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Cleaners While Cleaning Carpets
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3. Terminology
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3.1.1 cleaning ability, n—the potential of a vacuum cleaner
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
to remove dirt from a surface (sometimes referred to in the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
industry as cleanability, dry).
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. 3.1.2 model, n—the designation of a group of vacuum
cleaners having identical, mechanical and electrical construc-
2. Referenced Documents
tion with only cosmetic or nonfunctional differences.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1.3 population, n—the total of all units of a particular
D75 Practice for Sampling Aggregates
model vacuum cleaner being tested.
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test
3.1.4 sample, n—a group of vacuum cleaners taken from a
Sieves
large collection of vacuum cleaners of one particular model,
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
which serves to provide information that may be used as a basis
ASTM Test Methods
for making a decision concerning the larger collection.
3.1.5 test run, n—the definitive procedure that produces a
1 singular measured result.
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.
3.1.6 test unit, n—a single vacuum cleaner of the model
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2022. Published August 2023. Originally
being tested.
approved in 1992. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as F1284 – 09 (2016).
DOI: 10.1520/F1284-22.
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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
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
the ASTM website. www.astm.org.
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FIG. 1 Dirt Embedment Tool
4. Significance and Use 5.3 Stopwatch with a second hand, or other type of equip-
ment capable of establishing the specifie
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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 − 09 (Reapproved 2016) F1284 − 22
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.
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 healthsafety, 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
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
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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 April 1, 2016Nov. 1, 2022. Published April 2016August 2023. Originally approved in 1992. Last previous edition approved in 20092016 as
F1284 – 09.F1284 – 09 (2016). DOI: 10.1520/F1284-09R16.10.1520/F1284-22.
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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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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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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 referred to in the industry
as cleanability, dry).
3.1.2 model, n—the designation of a group of vacuum cleaners having identical, mechanical and electrical construction with only
cosmetic or nonfunctional differences.
3.1.3 population, n—the total of all units of a particular model vacuum cleaner being tested.
3.1.4 sample, n—a 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.
3.1.5 test run, n—the definitive procedure that produces a singular measured result.
3.1.6
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