ASTM_F_2158_-_08_2013.pdf

Designation:F215808(Reapproved 2013)An American National StandardStandard Specification forResidential Central-Vacuum Tube and Fittings1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2158;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This specification covers the establishment of require-ments and test methods for materials,dimensions andtolerances,flattening resistance and impact resistance of plastictubing for use in central-vacuum systems for residentialbuildings.1.2 All notes and footnotes shall be considered as nonman-datory requirements of the specification.1.3 This specification does not apply to:inlet valve mount-ing plates of fittings directly connected to these plates,reducerfittings,mufflers exhaust vents,or flex tubing attached at thepower unit location.1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard.The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory requirements prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for TestingD1600 Terminology forAbbreviated Terms Relating to Plas-ticsD1784 Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride)(PVC)Compounds and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride)(CPVC)CompoundsD2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Ther-moplastic Pipe and FittingsD2444 Test Method for Determination of the Impact Resis-tance of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings by Means of aTup(Falling Weight)D2564 Specification for Solvent Cements for Poly(VinylChloride)(PVC)Plastic Piping SystemsD2749 Symbols for Dimensions of Plastic Pipe FittingsD5033 Guide for Development ofASTM Standards Relatingto Recycling and Use of Recycled Plastics(Withdrawn2007)3F402 Practice for Safe Handling of Solvent Cements,Primers,and Cleaners Used for Joining ThermoplasticPipe and FittingsF412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems3.Terminology3.1 Definitions are in accordance with Terminology F412,abbreviations are in accordance with Terminology D1600,anddimension symbols are in accordance with SpecificationD2749.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 central-vacuum tubing,npiping used for central-vacuum systems,that is O.D.controlled.3.2.2 unaided eye,nobservable without enhancement be-yond correction for normal vision.4.Significance and Use4.1 The requirements of this specification are intended toprovide tube and fittings for central-vacuum cleaning systems,used to convey debris from the vacuum inlets to the central-vacuum power units.5.Materials5.1 Basic MaterialsThe tube and fittings shall be made ofvirgin plastic having a cell classification of equivalent to orgreater than that for poly(vinyl chloride)(PVC)12454,13354,and 12223,as defined in Specification D1784.Compounds thathave different cell classifications,because one or more prop-erties are superior to those of the specified compounds,are alsoacceptable.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F11 onVacuum Cleaners and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F11.50 on SpecialVacuum Cleaner Types.Current edition approved Dec.1,2013.Published December 2013.Originallyapproved in 2001.Last previous edition approved in 2008 as F215808.DOI:10.1520/F2158-08R13.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced onwww.astm.org.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 5.2 Recycled MaterialThe use of recycled materials asdefined in Guide D5033 is acceptable as long as the materialmeets the cell classification requirements in 5.1.5.3 Solvent CementWhere solvent cement is used to joinPVC tube and fittings,it shall meet the requirements ofSpecification D2564.6.Requirements6.1 GeneralThe tube and fittings shall be homogeneousthroughout and free of visible cracks,holes,foreign inclusions,or other defects.They shall be as uniform as commerciallypracticable in color,opacity,density,and other physical prop-erties.6.1.1 Tube and Fitting FlatteningThere shall be no evi-dence of splitting,cracking,or breaking when the tube andfittings are tested in accordance with 7.4.6.1.2 Tube and Fitting Impact StrengthThe impactstrength of the tube and fitt