ASTM_F_2609_-_11_2015.pdf

Designation:F260911(Reapproved 2015)An American National StandardStandard Test Method forLitter-Cleaning Effectiveness of Vacuum Cleaners1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2609;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 test method covers a laboratory test for determiningthe relative carpet litter-cleaning effectiveness of householdvacuum cleaners when tested under standard conditions.1.2 This test method is applicable to household types ofupright,canister,combination,and stick vacuum cleanersintended for cleaning carpeted floors as a primary or secondaryfunction.1.3 This test method applies only to the cleaning of litterfrom carpet,not the removal of embedded dirt.Litter is definedas 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 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 limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias inASTM Test MethodsF555 Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of an UprightVacuum CleanerF608 Test Method for Evaluation of Carpet Embedded DirtRemovalEffectivenessofHousehold/CommercialVacuum CleanersF655 Specification for Test Carpets and Pads for VacuumCleaner TestingF884 Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of a Built-In(Central Vacuum)Vacuum CleanerF922 Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of an ElectricMotorized NozzleF1038 Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of a Canister,Hand-held,Stick,and Utility Type Vacuum Cleaner With-out a Driven AgitatorF1334 Test Method for Determining A-Weighted SoundPower Level of Vacuum CleanersF1409 Test Method for Straight Line Movement of VacuumCleaners While Cleaning Carpets3.Significance and Use3.1 This test method will provide an indication of theeffectiveness of the vacuum cleaner in removing litter fromcarpet.No data exist to determine if the cleaning effectivenessin the laboratory will be the same as in home cleaning;however,in most cases,a vacuum cleaner that cleans well inthe laboratory will clean well in a home.3.2 To provide a uniform basis for measuring the perfor-mance described in 1.1,standardized test carpet and standard-ized test litter are used.4.Apparatus4.1 LED Timer Bar,or other type of equipment capable ofestablishing the specified rate of movement of the cleaner.4.2 Voltmeter,to measure input voltage to the cleaner andprovide measurements accurate to within 61%.4.3 Voltage-Regulator System,to control the input voltageto the cleaner.The regulator shall be capable of maintaining120 6 1%V root mean square(RMS),60 Hz,with awaveform that is essentially sinusoidal with 3%maximumharmonic distortion for the duration of the test.4.4 Test Carpets,Wilton Wool;specification and source tobe added.4.5 Test Padding,Sponge rubber type of waffle constructionas described in Specification F655.4.6 Psychrometer,for measuring temperature and humidity.4.7 Rake,for lightly embedding the litter into the test carpet.See Fig.1 and Fig.2.1This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F11 on VacuumCleaners and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F11.21 on Cleanability.Current edition approved Nov.1,2015.Published November 2015.Originallyapproved in 2007.Last previous edition approved in 2011 as F2609 11.DOI:10.1520/F2609-11R15.2For 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.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 4.8 Supporting SurfaceA flat surface consisting of a pieceof34-in.(19-mm)thick exterior grade plywood with the“A”surface upward to support the test carpet and pad.The testcarpet and pad may be fastened to the supporting surface,butonly the four corners by any acceptable means.4.9 Test Area TemplateCardboard or plastic sheet orequivalent with a 7-by 7-in.(178-by 178-mm)squareopening.The opening defines the litter area and is to becentered within the 18-in.(457-mm)long cleaning stroke.FIG.1 Rake HeadFIG.2 Rake HandleF2609 11(2015)2 5.Reagents and Materials5.1 Test LitterUncarded cut viscose rayon tow,1.5 denier,34-in.(19-mm)length,SN TN-79,unbleac