ASTM F1409-00(2005)e1
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Straight Line Movement of Vacuum Cleaners While Cleaning Carpets
Standard Test Method for Straight Line Movement of Vacuum Cleaners While Cleaning Carpets
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method measures the relative work required by the user during the cleaning operation for the movement of a vacuum cleaner in the home or other cleaning location. Relative work is defined as the work measured by the equipment described in this test method.
This measurement is relative to the work performed by the user of vacuum cleaners and may be used for comparison between vacuum cleaners.
The relation between actual vacuum cleaner usage and the method of operation is valid only if the vacuum cleaner user operates the vacuum cleaner properly and in accordance with the manufacturer’instructions.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the measurement of the relative work required to move the carpet cleaning mechanism of an upright, canister, stick, or combination vacuum cleaner in a straight line with forward and backward stroking on a selection of typical carpeted surfaces.
1.2 This test method can be used in the testing of household and commercial vacuum cleaners.
1.3 This test method measures the relative work needed to move the vacuum cleaner with its motor or motors in operation.
1.4 This test method applies to the vacuum cleaning of carpets only.
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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.
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An American National Standard
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Designation:F1409–00(Reapproved 2005)
Standard Test Method for
Straight Line Movement of Vacuum Cleaners While Cleaning
Carpets
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1409; 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.
´ NOTE—Adjunct references were corrected editorially in April 2006.
1. Scope F922 Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of an Electric
Motorized Nozzle
1.1 This test method covers the measurement of the relative
F1038 Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of a Canister,
work required to move the carpet cleaning mechanism of an
Hand-held, Stick, and Utility Type Vacuum Cleaner With-
upright, canister, stick, or combination vacuum cleaner in a
out a Driven Agitator
straight line with forward and backward stroking on a selection
F1334 Test Method for Determining A-Weighted Sound
of typical carpeted surfaces.
Power Level of Vacuum Cleaners
1.2 This test method can be used in the testing of household
2.2 ASTM Adjunct:
and commercial vacuum cleaners.
Mobility fixture book
1.3 This test method measures the relative work needed to
move the vacuum cleaner with its motor or motors in opera-
3. Summary of Test Method
tion.
3.1 Thecarpetcleaningmechanismofthevacuumcleaneris
1.4 This test method applies to the vacuum cleaning of
moved back and forth on the test carpet in a prescribed manner
carpets only.
during the test. A handle clamp assembly with a strain gage is
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
attached to the vacuum cleaner at the location where the user’s
as standard. The values given in parentheses are for informa-
working hand usually grips the carpet cleaning mechanism.
tion only.
This gage measures the force involved in moving only the
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
carpet cleaning mechanism.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.2 Simultaneously, by means of a rod pivotally mounted to
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
the test fixture, the distance that the vacuum cleaner moves is
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
monitored. The force and distance signals are then introduced
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
into an X-Y recorder that produces a plot from which relative
2. Referenced Documents work is determined. Alternate data acquisition and computing
2 methods are acceptable.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
F608 Test Method for Evaluation of Carpet Embedded Dirt
4. Significance and Use
Removal Effectiveness of Household/Commercial Vacuum
4.1 This test method measures the relative work required by
Cleaners
the user during the cleaning operation for the movement of a
F655 Specification for Test Carpets and Pads for Vacuum
vacuum cleaner in the home or other cleaning location.
Cleaner Testing
Relative work is defined as the work measured by the equip-
F884 Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of a Built-In
ment described in this test method.
(Central Vacuum) Vacuum Cleaner
4.2 This measurement is relative to the work performed by
the user of vacuum cleaners and may be used for comparison
between vacuum cleaners.
This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F11 onVacuum
4.3 The relation between actual vacuum cleaner usage and
Cleaners and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F11.20 on Performance
the method of operation is valid only if the vacuum cleaner
(Test Methods).
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2005. Published February 2005. Originally
approved in 1992. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as F1409 – 00. DOI:
10.1520/F1409-00R05E01.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM and testing instructions for the mobility fixture and associated equipment are
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the ASTM website. Original adjunct produced in 1992.
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NOTE 1—The graph paper plot size should be 4 3 4 in. (10 divisions
user operates the vacuum cleaner properly and in accordance
per in. with the smallest increment equal to 0.1 in.). Increments along X
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
axis equal 2 ft/in. Increments along Y axis equal 10 lb/in.
5. Apparatus
5.5.4 Planimeter—Electronic integrator or suitable method
of measurement.
5.1 Mobility Fixture.
5.5.5 Calibration Weights—5, 10, and 20 lb.
5.2 Test Platform (see 5.1 and Fig. 1).
5.6 Test Carpets, as specified in Specification F655.
5.3 Distance Monitor (see 5.1 and Fig. 1).
5.4 Uniform Stroke Speed Indicator (see 5.1 and Fig. 1), or
NOTE 2—Test carpets should be stored in a vertical position with no
other type of equipment capable of establishing the rate or weight on the test surface.
NOTE 3—The test carpets for relative work testing should be limited to
movement of the carpet cleaning mechanism as specified in
that use and not used for other tests such as cleanability.
Section 9.
5.5 Force Measuring Device and Auxiliary Equipment, 5.7 Padding, beneath test carpet, as specified in Specifica-
giving readings accurate to within 65%. tion F655.
5.5.1 Strain Gage (see 5.1 and Fig. 1). 5.8 Temperature and Humidity Indicators, to provide tem-
5.5.2 Load Cell Power Supply (see 5.1 and Fig. 1).
perature measurements accurate to 61°F (60.5°C) and 62%
5.5.3 X-Y Recorder (see 5.1 and Fig. 1). relative humidity.
FIG. 1 ASTM Mobility Fixture and Associated Equipment
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NOTE 5—The extremes of the stroke can be marked by a tape applied
5.9 Voltmeter, to measure input voltage to the vacuum
to the test carpet for operator convenience.
cleaner, capable of providing measurements accurate within
61%.
7.3 Preconditioning a Test Cleaner:
5.10 Voltage Regulator System, to control input voltage to
7.3.1 Run-inthetestcleanerataratedvoltage<[;1 %and
the vacuum cleaner. The regulator system shall be capable of
rated frequency 61 Hz with filters in place, to ensure that the
maintainingthevacuumcleaner’sratedvoltage<1 %andrated
motor brushes are properly seated and to precondition the
frequency <1 Hz having a wave form that is essentially
agitator brushes.
sinusoidal with 3 % maximum harmonic distortion for the
7.3.1.1 Preconditioning a Rotating Agitator-Type
duration of the test.
Cleaner—In a stationary position, operate the cleaner for 1 h
5.11 Rotating Agitator Reference Cleaner, for calibrating
with the agitator bristles not engaged on any surface.
test carpets (see 7.1.3).
7.3.1.2 Preconditioning a Straight Air Canister Cleaner—
5.12 Straight Air Canister Reference Cleaner, for calibrat-
Operate for 1 h with wide open inlet (without hose).
ing test carpets (see 7.1.3).
7.4 Calibration Check of the Recorder and Measuring
Device:
6. Sampling
NOTE 6—If equipment does not perform properly after the following
6.1 A minimum of three units of the same model vacuum
check procedure, recalibrate in accordance with Adjunct No. 12-614090-
cleaner, selected at random in accordance with good statistical
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practice, shall constitute the population sample.
7.4.1 Turn on the X-Y recorder, and the X and Y amplifiers
6.1.1 To determine the best estimate of the total relative
⁄2 h before testing to stabilize the components. If the recorder
work for the population of the vacuum cleaner model being
is covered, remove the cover to ensure adequate ventilation.
tested, the arithmetic mean of the relative work of the sample
from the population shall be established by testing it to a 90 % 7.4.2 Loosen the thumb screw holding the pendulum con-
confidence level within <[;5 % of the mean. stant length adjustment rod and lower it to its lowest position
6.1.2 Annex A1 provides a procedural example for deter- to avoid damage to the telescoping pendulum.
mining the 90 % confidence level and when the sample size 7.4.3 Place the handle of the carriage in a level position and
shall be increased (see Note 4).
move the carriage laterally to a position where the pendulum
shaft assembly is vertical from side to side. Adjust the
NOTE 4—See Annex A1 for method of determining 90 % confidence
pendulum vertical positioning link forward to backward, if
level.
required, so that the pendulum is vertical in the front to rear
direction.
7. Preparation of Apparatus and Test Cleaner
7.4.4 Set the handle clamp pivot point at 32 ⁄2 in. above the
7.1 Preconditioning for New Test Carpet Samples:
carpet test platform (carpet and pad not in place) with the
7.1.1 Cut a sample of each test carpet to a size of 27 by 72
support lifting crank assembly. With the pendulum shaft
in. (690 by 1830 mm) minimum. If the warp direction or “lay”
assembly vertical, align the top of the pendulum outer tube
of the carpet can be determined, it shall be in the 72 in.
with the black line on the pendulum shaft and tighten the
direction. Carpets shall be bound on all sides.
thumb screw holding the pendulum constant length adjustment
7.1.2 Precondition the entire carpet by cleaning with a
rod in place.
rotating agitator-type cleaner. Continue the operation until less
7.4.5 Remove the calibration spring attached to the calibra-
than2gof carpet fibers are picked up in 5 min.
tion screw and attach one end of a cord to the rear calibration
7.1.3 Afterthepreconditioningiscompleted,runcalibration
cord attaching screw on the carriage. Bring the cord over the
tests on each of the carpets to establish a reference rating for
pulley at the rear end of the stainless steel shaft and attach it to
one reference rotating agitator cleaner and one reference
a 5-lb weight resting on the test platform.
straight air canister cleaner to determine when the test carpets
7.4.6 Set the recorder pen on a horizontal line on the
need to be replaced. The reference rating, or relative work for
recorder chart and push the carriage to lift the weight from the
each cleaner, is established using the procedure described in
floor.
9.1-9.4. The relative work thus determined for the rotating
7.4.7 Hold the carriage in a fixed position after the weight
agitator cleaner and the straight air canister are the reference
has been lifted from the floor and check the pen position. It
ratings for the carpets in new condition.
should move 5 graph increments to indicate 5 lb. If the pen
7.1.4 Repeat the calibration tests after every 50 tests on the
moved more or less than 5 increments, adjust the Y axis VAR
carpets, using the same reference cleaners.The performance of
SCALE knob on the recorder in the proper direction to give a
these reference cleaners should be maintained through the
movement of 5 increments.
carpet calibration period. When the total for either reference
7.4.8 Check the recorder pen movement for linearity in a
cleaner varies by more than 5 ft·lbf from the original reference
rating, replace the test carpet. manner similar to that described in 7.4.7 with the 10- and 20-lb
weights for pen movements of 10 and 20 increments, respec-
7.2 Prior to each of the basic testing segments, lay the
tively. There should be little if any Y axis VAR SCALE knob
padding (see 5.7) on the platform and place the appropriate
adjustment required.
carpet on top of the padding, without stretching either one.
Position the carpet in such a way that the forward test strokes 7.4.9 Remove the cord from the rear of the carriage and
of the cleaner to be tested are with the lay of the carpet. attach it to the calibration cord attaching screw at the front of
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the carriage. Place the cord over the pulley at the front end of 7.6.6 Ifthecleanerhasapivotinghandle,adjusttheangleof
the stainless steel shaft and attach it to a 5-lb weight resting on the carriage and handle assembly so that the strain gage is
the test platform. paralleltoalineextendingthroughthecenterofthehandlegrip
and the center of the pivot point when the center of the handle
7.4.10 Pull the carriage backward to lift the weight from the
grip is 31.5 in. above the carpet surface (see Fig. 2).
platform. The pen should move 5 chart increments in the
opposite direction from that occurring in 7.4.7. Check the
NOTE 7—Thisanglemaybemathematicallydeterminedpriortotesting.
calibration and linearity in a similar manner with the 10 and
7.6.7 Ifthecleanerhasanonpivotinghandleorwand,adjust
20-lb weights. Remove the cord and weights from the test
the angle of the carriage and handle assembly so that the strain
fixture and lift the recorder pen from the chart.
gage is parallel to a line extending through the center of the
7.4.11 Locate the rear of the carriage at the rear limit line of
handle grip and the center of the nozzle at its interface with the
the stainless steel shaft at the beginning of the forward stroke.
carpet surface when the cleaner is set in accordance with 7.5.1
Set the pen at the juncture of the two major graph lines at the
(see Fig. 3).
left side of the graph and lower the recorder pen onto the
recorder graph. NOTE 8—Thisanglemaybemathematicallydeterminedpriortotesting.
7.4.12 Move the carriage through one complete forward
7.6.8 Adjust the calibration spring assembly so there is no Y
stroke to the forward limit line on the stainless steel shaft and
axis movement of the recorder pen when the carriage is moved
back to the rear limit line. Check and adjust the pen VAR
from the “kill switch” area to the “forward stroke” area.
SCALE knob on the X axis amplifier to give an X axis pen
7.6.9 If the cleaner has a pivoting handle or wand, raise or
displacement of the desired dimension representing 8 ft of
lower the carriage and handle clamp assembly so the handle
carriage travel (let 5 increments equal 1 ft). This completes the
clamp pivot point is 31.5 in. (0.8 m) from the top of the carpet
calibration.
pile. If the handle or wand does not pivot, adjust for a handle
7.5 Test Cleaner Settings: height that will provide maximum suction at the nozzle and a
parallel contact between the carpet pile and the bottom surface
7.5.1 If various settings are provided, set the motor speed
of the nozzle as determined in 7.5.1.
setting, suction regulator, or nozzle height, or combination
7.6.10 Set the pendulum constant lengt
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