ASTM F1411-11(2018) - 1.3.2018
 
1. Scope

1.1 This practice identifies the method of presenting information on selected performance and physical characteristics of a residential vacuum cleaner.

1.2 This information is intended to assist the consumer in comparing selected characteristics of vacuum cleaner models.

1.3 It is also intended that this information be presented in a manner that is meaningful and understandable to the consumer.

1.4 The characteristics are selected from those for which ASTM test methods have been developed.

1.5 This 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.

 
2. Referenced Documents

F558-21

Standard Test Method for Measuring Air Performance Characteristics of Vacuum Cleaners

F608-24

Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Carpet Embedded Dirt Removal Effectiveness of Household/Commercial Vacuum Cleaners

F555-01(2023)

Standard Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of an Upright Vacuum Cleaner

F395-19

Standard Terminology Relating to Vacuum Cleaners

F2756-24

Standard Test Method for Determining Energy Consumption of Vacuum Cleaners

F2608-15(2022)

Standard Test Method for Determining the Change in Room Air Particulate Counts as a Result of the Vacuum Cleaning Process

F1334-24

Standard Test Method for Determining A-Weighted Sound Power Level of Vacuum Cleaners

F1409-23

Standard Test Method for Straight Line Movement of Vacuum Cleaners While Cleaning Carpets

F922-01(2023)

Standard Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of an Electric Motorized Nozzle

F888-06(2024)

Standard Test Method for Measuring Maximum Function Volume of the Primary Dirt Receptacle in a Vacuum Cleaner

F1038-02(2023)

Standard Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of a Canister, Hand-held, Stick, and Utility Type Vacuum Cleaner Without a Driven Agitator

F2607-08(2022)

Standard Test Method for Measuring the Hard Surface Floor-Cleaning Ability of Household/Commercial Vacuum Cleaners