ASTM F1038-02e1
Historical Standard: ASTM F1038-02e1 Standard Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of a Canister, Hand-held, Stick, and Utility Type Vacuum Cleaner Without a Driven Agitator
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ASTM F1038
1. Scope
1.1 This test method is limited to evaluation of canister, hand-held, stick, and utility type vacuum cleaners without a driven agitator.
1.2 This test method provides a test to determine operating life of the motor, before servicing is needed, by an accelerated laboratory procedure. The motor is tested while mounted and is operated in a vacuum cleaner.
1.3 The values as stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are given for information only.
1.4 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
E337 Test Method for Measuring Humidity with a Psychrometer (the Measurement of Wet- and Dry-Bulb Temperatures)
F431 Specification for Air Performance Measurement Plenum Chamber for Vacuum Cleaners
F608 Test Method for Evaluation of Carpet Embedded Dirt Removal Effectiveness of Household/Commercial Vacuum Cleaners
Keywords
canister; hand-held; motor life evaluation; stick; vacuum cleaner; utility; Household vacuum cleaners; Motor life evaluation; Operating characteristics; Vacuum cleaners/systems
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 97.080 (Cleaning appliances)
DOI: 10.1520/F1038-02E01
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