ASTM F2609-11(2015)

Standard Test Method for Litter-Cleaning Effectiveness of Vacuum Cleaners

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 This test method will provide an indication of the effectiveness of the vacuum cleaner in removing litter from carpet. No data exist to determine if the cleaning effectiveness in the laboratory will be the same as in home cleaning; however, in most cases, a vacuum cleaner that cleans well in the laboratory will clean well in a home.  
3.2 To provide a uniform basis for measuring the performance described in 1.1, standardized test carpet and standardized test litter are used.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers a laboratory test for determining the relative carpet litter-cleaning effectiveness of household vacuum cleaners when tested under standard conditions.  
1.2 This test method is applicable to household types of upright, canister, combination, and stick vacuum cleaners intended for cleaning carpeted floors as a primary or secondary function.  
1.3 This test method applies only to the cleaning of litter from carpet, not the removal of embedded dirt. Litter is defined as material that typically clings to the surface of the carpet, such as pet or human hair, thread, and so forth.  
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 health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2015
• ICS: 97.080 - Cleaning appliances
• Technical Committee: F11 - Vacuum Cleaners
• Drafting Committee: F11.21 - Cleanability

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F2609 − 11 (Reapproved 2015) An American National Standard
Standard Test Method for
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Litter-Cleaning Effectiveness of Vacuum Cleaners
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2609; 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 F884 Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of a Built-In
(Central Vacuum) Vacuum Cleaner
1.1 Thistestmethodcoversalaboratorytestfordetermining
F922 Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of an Electric
the relative carpet litter-cleaning effectiveness of household
Motorized Nozzle
vacuum cleaners when tested under standard conditions.
F1038 Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of a Canister,
1.2 This test method is applicable to household types of
Hand-held, Stick, and Utility Type Vacuum Cleaner With-
upright, canister, combination, and stick vacuum cleaners
out a Driven Agitator
intended for cleaning carpeted floors as a primary or secondary
F1334 Test Method for Determining A-Weighted Sound
function.
Power Level of Vacuum Cleaners
F1409 Test Method for Straight Line Movement of Vacuum
1.3 This test method applies only to the cleaning of litter
from carpet, not the removal of embedded dirt. Litter is defined Cleaners While Cleaning Carpets
as material that typically clings to the surface of the carpet,
such as pet or human hair, thread, and so forth. 3. Significance and Use
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
3.1 This test method will provide an indication of the
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
effectiveness of the vacuum cleaner in removing litter from
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
carpet. No data exist to determine if the cleaning effectiveness
and are not considered standard.
in the laboratory will be the same as in home cleaning;
however, in most cases, a vacuum cleaner that cleans well in
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
the laboratory will clean well in a home.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.2 To provide a uniform basis for measuring the perfor-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
mance described in 1.1, standardized test carpet and standard-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
ized test litter are used.
2. Referenced Documents
4. Apparatus
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.1 LED Timer Bar, or other type of equipment capable of
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
establishing the specified rate of movement of the cleaner.
ASTM Test Methods
F555 Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of an Upright 4.2 Voltmeter, to measure input voltage to the cleaner and
Vacuum Cleaner
provide measurements accurate to within 61%.
F608 Test Method for Evaluation of Carpet Embedded Dirt
4.3 Voltage-Regulator System, to control the input voltage
Removal Effectiveness of Household/Commercial
to the cleaner. The regulator shall be capable of maintaining
Vacuum Cleaners
120 6 1 % V root mean square (RMS), 60 Hz, with a
F655 Specification for Test Carpets and Pads for Vacuum
waveform that is essentially sinusoidal with 3 % maximum
Cleaner Testing
harmonic distortion for the duration of the test.
4.4 Test Carpets, Wilton Wool; specification and source to
1 be added.
This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F11 on Vacuum
Cleaners and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F11.21 on Cleanability.
4.5 Test Padding, Sponge rubber type of waffle construction
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2015. Published November 2015. Originally
approved in 2007. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as F2609 – 11. DOI: as described in Specification F655.
10.1520/F2609-11R15.
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4.6 Psychrometer, for measuring temperature and humidity.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
4.7 Rake,forlightlyembeddingthelitterintothetestcarpet.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. See Fig. 1 and Fig. 2.
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FIG. 1 Rake Head
FIG. 2 Rake Handle
4.8 Supporting Surface—Aflat surface consisting of a piece 4.9 Test Area Template—Cardboard or plastic sheet or
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of ⁄4-in. (19-mm) thick exterior grade plywood with the “A”
equivalent with a 7- by 7-in. (178- by 178-mm) square
surface
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Designation: F2609 − 11 F2609 − 11 (Reapproved 2015) An American National Standard
Standard Test Method for
1
Litter-Cleaning Effectiveness of Vacuum Cleaners
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2609; 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 a laboratory test for determining the relative carpet litter-cleaning effectiveness of household
vacuum cleaners when tested under standard conditions.
1.2 This test method is applicable to household types of upright, canister, combination, and stick vacuum cleaners intended for
cleaning carpeted floors as a primary or secondary function.
1.3 This test method applies only to the cleaning of litter from carpet, not the removal of embedded dirt. Litter is defined as
material that typically clings to the surface of the carpet, such as pet or human hair, thread, and so forth.
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 health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
F555 Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of an Upright Vacuum Cleaner
F608 Test Method for Evaluation of Carpet Embedded Dirt Removal Effectiveness of Household/Commercial Vacuum Cleaners
F655 Specification for Test Carpets and Pads for Vacuum Cleaner Testing
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
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. Significance and Use
3.1 This test method will provide an indication of the effectiveness of the vacuum cleaner in removing litter from carpet. No
data exist to determine if the cleaning effectiveness in the laboratory will be the same as in home cleaning; however, in most cases,
a vacuum cleaner that cleans well in the laboratory will clean well in a home.
3.2 To provide a uniform basis for measuring the performance described in 1.1, standardized test carpet and standardized test
litter are used.
4. Apparatus
4.1 LED Timer Bar, or other type of equipment capable of establishing the specified rate of movement of the cleaner.
4.2 Voltmeter, to measure input voltage to the cleaner and provide measurements accurate to within 61 %.
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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 Nov. 1, 2011Nov. 1, 2015. Published January 2012November 2015. Originally approved in 2007. Last previous edition approved in 20072011
as F2609 – 07.F2609 – 11. DOI: 10.1520/F2609-11.10.1520/F2609-11R15.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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4.3 Voltage-Regulator System, to control the input voltage to the cleaner. The regulator shall be capable of maintaining 120 6
1 % V root mean square (RMS), 60 Hz, with a waveform that is essentially sinusoidal with 3 % maximum harmonic distortion for
the duration of the test.
4.4 Test Carpets, Wilton Wool; specification and source to be added.
4.5 Test Padding, Sponge rubber type of waffle construction as described in Specification F655.
4.6 Psychrometer, for measuring temperature and humidity.
4.7
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