ASTM F1410-98
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Measuring Maximum Functional Wet Volume of Utility Vacuum Cleaners
Standard Test Method for Measuring Maximum Functional Wet Volume of Utility Vacuum Cleaners
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1.1 This test method is applicable to any vacuum cleaner that is classified as a utility vac.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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An American National Standard
Designation: F 1410 – 98
Standard Test Method for
Measuring Maximum Functional Wet Volume of Utility
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Vacuum Cleaners
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1410; 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 of the mean value. Test a minimum of three samples. Select all
samples at random in accordance with good statistical practice.
1.1 This test method is applicable to any vacuum cleaner
that is classified as a utility vac.
NOTE 1—See Appendix X1 for method of determining 90 % confidence
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
level.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
6. Conditioning
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- 6.1 Test Room—The test room should be maintained at
70 6 5°F (21 6 3°C) and 45 to 55 % relative humidity.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
7. Procedure
as standard. The values given in parentheses are for informa-
7.1 Equip the vac with a new filter.
tion only.
7.2 Weigh the empty vac including the power supply cord.
2. Significance and Use
(Do not include the hose or any accessories.)
2.1 This test method covers a procedure to determine the 7.3 Unit must be on a level surface and the shut-off device
must be in place if the unit is designed to be used with one.
maximum functional wet volume that the utility vac is capable
of collecting. 7.4 Level of the water to be picked up shall be lower than
the floor level of vac such that no siphoning occurs.
3. Apparatus
7.5 Tests are to be conducted at the nameplate voltage
3.1 Voltmeter, to measure input to the cleaner, providing (61 %) and frequency (61 Hz), when measured at the
measurements accurate to within 61%. appliance plug. For cleaners with dual nameplate voltage
3.2 Voltage Regulator System—The regulator shall be ca- ratings, conduct tests at the highest voltage.
pable of maintaining the rated voltage (61 %) and frequency 7.6 Using the largest hose supplied with the unit, vacuum
(61 Hz) with sinusoidal wave form. water into the vac-tank. Maintain a water pick up rate of 2
3.3 Temperature and Relative Humidity Indicators, to pro- gal/min throughout the filling cycle.
vide temperature measurements accurate to within 61°F 7.7 Collect water with the vac until either one of the
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(6 ⁄2 °C) and humidity measurements accurate to within 62% following occurs:
relative humidity. 7.7.1 The unit stops collecting water, or
3.4 Weighing Scale—The scale shall be accurate to 1 % of 7.7.2 Water overflows from the vac.
full scale and have a weighing capacity of at least 250 lb (113.4 7.8 Stop unit and disconnect hose from the vac. Any water
kg). remaining in the hose shall not be included in the maximum
functional volume.
4. Materials
7.9 Weigh the filled vac, including the power supply cord.
4.1 Water.
7.10 Calculate the maximum functional volume by dividing
the weight of the water collected by the weight per gallon of
5. Sampling
water as follows:
5.1 Test a sample of each basic model until a 90 %
weight ~lb! vac filled 2 weight ~lb! vac empty
volume, gal 5
confidence level (about the mean) is established within 65%
8.328 lb/gal
7.11 Record the maximum functional wet volume in gallons
(litres) to the nearest tenth.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-11 on Vacuum
7.12 Repeat steps 7.1 thru 7.12 two more times. The average
Cleaners and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F11.23 on Filtration.
of the three tests represents the maximum wet functional
Current edition approved Oct. 10, 1998. Published December 1998. Originally
published as F 1410–92. Last previous edition F 1410–92.
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F 1410
volume that the utility vac is capable of collecting. suspect (at the 95 % confidence level) if they differ by more
than 7.1 %.
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8. Precision and Bias
NOTE 3—The percent difference = (larger − smaller)/(larger) 3 100.
8.1 Precision—These statements are based on an interlabo-
8.1.2 Reproducibility (Multilaboratory, Multiday):
ratory test involving six laboratories and four units. The range
8.1.2.1 Reproducibility for wet volume values o
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