Standard Test Method for Measuring Air Performance Characteristics of Central Vacuum Cleaning Systems

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Hardcopy , PDF

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English

Published date

02-11-2021

Publisher

American Society for Testing and Materials

1.1This test method covers procedures for determining air performance characteristics of household central vacuum cleaning systems, which use a flexible cleaning hose assembly and incorporates a series universal motor(s). This test method does not apply to the carpet cleaning mode of operation where dirt or debris is involved.

1.2These tests and calculations include determination of suction, airflow, air power, maximum air power, and input power under standard operating conditions (see Note 1).

Note 1:For more information on air performance characteristics, see Refs (1-6).2

1.3The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for information only.

1.4This 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. A specific precautionary statement is given in Note 4.

1.5This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

Committee	F 11
DocumentType	Test Method
Pages	17
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Current
Supersedes	ASTM F 820 : 2018

ASTM F 2544 : 2011 : R2018	Standard Test Method for Determining A-Weighted Sound Power Level of Central Vacuum Power Units
ASTM F 2826 : 2014 : R2018	Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Sustained Air Performance and Exhaust Emission Efficiencies of Central Vacuum Cleaning Units

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ASTM E 2251 : 2014	Standard Specification for Liquid-in-Glass ASTM Thermometers with Low-Hazard Precision Liquids
ASTM E 691 : 2022	Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
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ASTM E 1 : 2014 : R2020	Standard Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers