ASTM F1409-00(2005)

Standard Test Method for Straight Line Movement of Vacuum Cleaners While Cleaning Carpets

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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Jan-2005
• Technical Committee: F11 - Vacuum Cleaners
• Drafting Committee: F11.20 - Performance (Test Methods)

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F1409-00 - Standard Test Method for Straight Line Movement of Vacuum Cleaners While Cleaning Carpets
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2005
• Replaced By: ASTM F1409-00(2005)e1 - Standard Test Method for Straight Line Movement of Vacuum Cleaners While Cleaning Carpets
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2005
• Referred By: ASTM F1284-22 - Standard Test Method for Evaluating Carpet Embedded Dirt Removal Effectiveness of Residential Central Vacuum Cleaning Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2005
• Referred By: ASTM F2609-11(2021) - Standard Test Method for Litter-Cleaning Effectiveness of Vacuum Cleaners
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2005
• Referred By: ASTM F608-22 - Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Carpet Embedded Dirt Removal Effectiveness of Household/Commercial Vacuum Cleaners
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2005
• Referred By: ASTM F2608-15(2022) - Standard Test Method for Determining the Change in Room Air Particulate Counts as a Result of the Vacuum Cleaning Process
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2005
• Referred By: ASTM F1411-11(2018) - Standard Practice for Presenting Selected Information on Vacuum Cleaners for Consumer Use
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2005

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F1409–00(Reapproved 2005)
Standard Test Method for
Straight Line Movement of Vacuum Cleaners While Cleaning
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Carpets
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1409; 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.
1. Scope F 1038 Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of a Canis-
ter, Hand-held, Stick, and Utility Type Vacuum Cleaner
1.1 This test method covers the measurement of the relative
Without a Driven Agitator
work required to move the carpet cleaning mechanism of an
F 1334 Test Method for Determining A-Weighted Sound
upright, canister, stick, or combination vacuum cleaner in a
Power Level of Vacuum Cleaners
straight line with forward and backward stroking on a selection
of typical carpeted surfaces.
3. Summary of Test Method
1.2 This test method can be used in the testing of household
3.1 Thecarpetcleaningmechanismofthevacuumcleaneris
and commercial vacuum cleaners.
moved back and forth on the test carpet in a prescribed manner
1.3 This test method measures the relative work needed to
during the test. A handle clamp assembly with a strain gage is
move the vacuum cleaner with its motor or motors in opera-
attached to the vacuum cleaner at the location where the user’s
tion.
working hand usually grips the carpet cleaning mechanism.
1.4 This test method applies to the vacuum cleaning of
This gage measures the force involved in moving only the
carpets only.
carpet cleaning mechanism.
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
3.2 Simultaneously, by means of a rod pivotally mounted to
as standard. The values given in parentheses are for informa-
the test fixture, the distance that the vacuum cleaner moves is
tion only.
monitored. The force and distance signals are then introduced
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
into an X-Y recorder that produces a plot from which relative
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
work is determined. Alternate data acquisition and computing
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
methods are acceptable.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This test method measures the relative work required by
2. Referenced Documents
2 the user during the cleaning operation for the movement of a
2.1 ASTM Standards:
vacuum cleaner in the home or other cleaning location.
F 395 Terminology Relating to Vacuum Cleaners
Relative work is defined as the work measured by the equip-
F 608 Test Method for Evaluation of Carpet Embedded Dirt
ment described in this test method.
Removal Effectiveness of Household/Commercial Vacuum
4.2 This measurement is relative to the work performed by
Cleaners
the user of vacuum cleaners and may be used for comparison
F 655 Specification for Test Carpets and Pads for Vacuum
between vacuum cleaners.
Cleaner Testing
4.3 The relation between actual vacuum cleaner usage and
F 884 Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of a Built-in
the method of operation is valid only if the vacuum cleaner
(Central Vacuum) Vacuum Cleaner
user operates the vacuum cleaner properly and in accordance
F 922 Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of a House-
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
hold Electric Motorized Nozzle
5. Apparatus
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5.1 Mobility Fixture.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F11 onVacuum
5.2 Test Platform (see 5.1 and Fig. 1).
Cleaners and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F11.20 on Performance
(Test Methods). 5.3 Distance Monitor (see 5.1 and Fig. 1).
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2005. Published February 2005. Originally
approved in 1992. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as F 1409 – 00.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on and testing instructions for the mobility fixture and associated equipment may be
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F1409–00 (2005)
FIG. 1 ASTM Mobility Fixture and Associated Equipment
5.4 Uniform Stroke Speed Indicator (see 5.1 and Fig. 1), or 5.6 Test Carpets, as specified in Specification F 655.
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