1 - AS 2396-1980 PERFORMANCE OF HOUSEHOLD FOOD WASTE DISPOSAL UNITS
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - SECTION 1. SCOPE AND GENERAL
6 - 1.1 SCOPE.
6 - 1.2 OBJECT.
6 - 1.3 ELECTRICAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.
6 - 1.4 REQUIREMENTS OF STATUTORY AUTHORITIES
6 - 1.5 DEFINITIONS.
6 - 1.5.1 Food waste disposal unit
6 - 1.5.2 Continuous feed disposal unit
6 - 1.5.3 Batch feed disposal unit
6 - 1.5.4 Grinding chamber (hopper)
6 - 1.5.5 Grind or shredding ring
6 - 1.5.6 Grind or shredder disc
6 - 1.5.7 Splash guard
6 - 1.5.8 Dishwasher discharge connection
6 - 1.5.9 Waste outlet
6 - 1.5.10 Sink flange
6 - 1.5.11 Starting jam
6 - 1.5.12 Running jam
6 - 1.5.13 Tape tests
7 - SECTION 2. DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS
7 - 2.1 GENERAL.
7 - 2.1.1 Materials and Workmanship.
7 - 2.1.2 Facilities for User Maintenance.
7 - 2.1.3 Repair and Interchangeability of Parts.
7 - 2.1.4 Resistance of Corrosion and Degradation, and Finish.
7 - 2.2 SAFETY OFOPERATION.
7 - 2.3 STARTING AND IMPACT TORQUE.
7 - 2.4 MOUNTING TO SINK.
7 - 2.5 CONNECTION TO SINK.
7 - 2.6 FLUSHING AND SELF-SCOURING.
7 - 2.7 CLEARANCE OF JAMMING.
7 - 2.8 NOISE.
7 - 2.9 PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS.
7 - 2.9.1 Waste Outlet.
7 - 2.9.2 Sealing Gasket.
7 - 2.9.3 Dishwasher Discharge Connection Size.
7 - 2.10 EJECTION OF FOOD WASTE THROUGH FIELD OPENING
9 - SECTION 3. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
9 - 3.1 GENERAL.
9 - 3.2 DEGREE OF FINENESS.
9 - 3.3 GRINDING RATE.
9 - 3.3.1 General.
9 - 3.3.2 Bone Grinding.
9 - 3.3.3 Citrus Rind Grinding.
9 - 3.3.4 Mixed Load Grinding.
9 - 3.4 FREEDOM FROM JAMMING.
9 - 3.5 RESISTANCE TO DAMAGE.
9 - 3.6 DRAINAGE.
9 - 3.6.1 Free-flowing Drainage.
9 - 3.6.2 Damage from Dishwasher Discharge Connection
9 - 3.7 BACKFLOW INTO DISHWASHER.
10 - SECTION 4. MARKINGS AND OTHER INFORMATION
10 - 4.1 MARKINGS.
10 - 4.2 GUARANTEE.
10 - 4.3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
10 - 4.4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
10 - 4.5 SOURCE FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS.
11 - SECTION 5. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TESTS
11 - 5.1 TESTS TO BE MADE.
11 - 5.2 GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR TESTS.
11 - 5.2.1 General.
11 - 5.2.2 Supply Voltage and Frequency.
11 - 5.2.3 Supply Water.
11 - 5.2.4 Measurement of Mass of Loads.
11 - 5.2.5 Measurements of Time.
11 - 5.3 PREPARATION OF BEEF RIB BONES.
12 - SECTION 6. TESTS
12 - 6.1 FINENESS TEST
12 - 6.1.1 Purpose of Test.
12 - 6.1.2 Test Load.
12 - 6.1.3 Test Method.
12 - 6.2 GRINDING RATE TEST
12 - 6.2.1 Purpose of Test.
12 - 6.2.2 Test Loads.
14 - 6.2.3 Method for Bond Grinding Test.
15 - 6.2.4 Method for Citrus Rind Grinding Test.
15 - 6.2.5 Method for Mixed Load Grinding Test.
15 - 6.3 JAMMING TEST
15 - 6.3.1 Purpose.
15 - 6.3.2 Jam Classification.
15 - 6.3.3 Test Arrangement.
15 - 6.3.4 Test Load.
16 - 6.3.5 Procedure.
16 - 6.4 DAMAGE RESISTANCE TEST
16 - 6.4.1 Purpose.
16 - 6.4.2 Test Load.
16 - 6.4.3 Procedure.
16 - 6.5 FREE-FLOWING DRAINAGE TEST
16 - 6.5.1 Purpose.
16 - 6.5.2 Test Arrangement.
16 - 6.5.3 Procedure.
16 - 6.6 DISHWASHER DISCHARGE CONNECTIONS TEST
16 - 6.6.1 Purpose.
16 - 6.6.2 Test Arrangement.
16 - 6.6.3 Procedure.
17 - APPENDIX A RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INSTALLATION OF DISPOSAL UNITS TO MINIMIZE NOISE EMISSION
17 - A1 SINK CABINET CONSTRUCTION AND FIXING.
17 - A2 FITTING OF SINK AND DRAINER TO CABINET.
17 - A3 SINK AND DRAINER.