ASTM F918

This specification covers counter-top model noncarbonated beverage dispensers that are mechanically refrigerated and have rigid, transparent, impact-resistant containers to afford a visual display of the beverage dispensed. The beverage dispensers covered by this specification are intended to circulate, cool, and dispense noncarbonated beverages such as pulpy juices, frozen concentrates, and syrup drinks. The beverage dispensers shall be of the following types, classes, styles, and sizes: Types I and II; Classes A and B; Styles A (sizes 1, 2, 3, and 4), B (sizes 1 and 2), and C (size 1). The beverage dispenser shall consist essentially of a base that contains a complete refrigeration system and supports a rigid, transparent, impact resistant, bowl-type beverage container(s) with cover(s). Performance test, pull-down test, energy consumption test, maximum ambient temperature and high humidity test, bowl impact test, and operation production performance test shall be performed to conform with the specified requirements.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers counter-top model noncarbonated beverage dispensers that are mechanically refrigerated and have rigid, transparent, impact-resistant containers to afford a visual display of the beverage dispensed. The beverage dispensers covered by this specification are intended to circulate, cool, and dispense noncarbonated beverages such as pulpy juices, frozen concentrates, and syrup drinks.

1.2 The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 11, of this specification: 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

D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
F1166 Practice for Human Engineering Design for Marine Systems, Equipment and Facilities
F760 Specification for Food Service Equipment Manuals
MIL-STD-1399/300 Interface Standard for Shipboard Systems, Section 300A, Electric Power, Alternating Current
MIL-STD-167/1 Mechanical Vibrations of Shipboard Equipment Type I-Environmental and Type II-Internally Excited
MIL-STD-461 Requirements For the Control of Electromagnetic Interference Characteristics of Subsystems and Equipment
ANSI Z1.4, Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes
NSF Standard No. 18, Manual Food and Beverage Dispensing Equipment
NSF Standard No. 51, Plastic Materials and Components Used in Food Equipment
NSTA Pre-Shipping Test Procedures
UL Standard No. 471, Commercial Refrigerators and Freezers
UL Standard No. 969, Marking and Labeling Systems

Index Terms

beverages; concentration (of elements); dispensers; frozen concentrates; juices; mechanical refrigeration; pulpy juices; refrigeration systems; syrup drinks; ICS Number Code 55.230

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