ASTM F2756-09
Historical Standard: ASTM F2756-09 Standard Test Method for Standard Test Method for Determining Energy Consumption of Vacuum Cleaners
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ASTM F2756
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers only a laboratory test for determining the energy usage-of household and commercial upright, canister, stick, and wet/dry vacuum cleaners operating on carpet when tested under specified conditions.
1.1.1 Vacuum cleaners, other than upright vacuum cleaners, that provide a carpet-cleaning function are tested in accordance with the carpet-cleaning instructions provided in the manufacturer s instruction manual. If the manufacturer s instruction manual does not contain instructions for a carpet-cleaning function, the vacuum cleaner is not within the scope of this procedure.
1.2 This test method is applicable to household and commercial types of vacuum cleaners.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses are mathematical conversions that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
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
F655 Specification for Test Carpets and Pads for Vacuum Cleaner Testing
Other Standards
UL1017 Vacuum Cleaners, Blower Cleaners, and Household Floor Finishing Machines Available from Underwriters Laboratories (UL), 333 Pfingsten Rd., Northbrook, IL 60062-2096, http://www.ul.com.Keywords
energy usage; energy use; vacuum cleaners; Energy consumption; Vacuum cleaners/systems;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 97.080 (Cleaning appliances)
DOI: 10.1520/F2756-09
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