In this test method, the amount of particulate generated into the air by operating a vacuum cleaner over a specific floor covering that is contaminated with dust will be determined. Particles from the motor, floor covering, and the test dust will all be measured. The amount of dust generated in the laboratory practice will differ from that in residential/commercial installations because of variations in floor coverings, soil and other solid particulate compositions, the vacuuming process used by individual operators, the air exchange rate of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, and other factors.

To provide a uniform basis for measuring the performance in 4.1, a standardized test chamber, equipment, floor covering material, and dust particulate are used in this test method.

1. Scope

1.1 This test method provides a laboratory test for the measurement of particulate generated as a direct result of the vacuuming process.

1.2 This test method is applicable to all residential/commercial uprights, canisters, stickvacs, central vacuum systems, and combination cleaners.

1.3 This test method applies to test dust removal from floor coverings not the removal of surface litter and debris.

1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only

1.5 This test method may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. 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 (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

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

Other References

AHAM Standard

Keywords

emission; particle counts; vacuum cleaner;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 13.040.20 (Ambient atmospheres)

Citing ASTM Standards

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