ASTM F1284

This test method provides a laboratory test for determining the relative carpet dirt removal effectiveness of residential central vacuum cleaning systems when tested under standard conditions and on representative types of carpets.

This laboratory test method may not give a representation of carpet embedded dirt cleaning effectiveness in the home.

In order to provide a uniform basis for measuring performance as described in 1.1, standardized test carpets and a standardized test dirt are employed in this procedure.

The results reflect a non-loaded cleaning capability and may not be representative of cleaning capabilities under dirt loading conditions.

1. Scope

1.1 This test method is applicable to residential central vacuum cleaning systems intended for cleaning carpets.

1.2 This test method applies only to embedded dirt removal from carpets.

1.3 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.

X1.1.1 The purpose of this test is to determine a ratio of a carpet-embedded dirt removal effectiveness and a home-carpet embedded removal effectiveness rating which can be used for comparing one or more vacuum cleaners against a standard vacuum cleaner and determining correlation with laboratory ASTM tests. The results are representative of the geographic area covered by the test homes.

2. Referenced Documents

D75 Practice for Sampling Aggregates
E11 Specification for Wire Cloth and Sieves for Testing Purposes
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
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
F922 Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of an Electric Motorized Nozzle

Index Terms

central vacuum cleaner; dirt removal; Carpets; Dirt removal effectiveness (of vacuum cleaners); Vacuum cleaners/systems

Citing ASTM Standards

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