ASTM F1023-12(2018)

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.
Designation: F1023 −12 (Reapproved 2018) An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Dispensers, Powdered Iced Tea
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1023; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope 2.2 ANSI/National Safe Transit Association Standard:
ANSI/NSTA Pre-Shipment Test Procedures
1.1 This specification covers counter model, self-contained
powdered iced tea dispensers. 2.3 National Sanitation Foundation Standards:
NSF No. 18 Manual Food and Beverage Dispensing Equip-
1.2 The dispenser delivered under this specification shall be
ment
the manufacturer’s standard product. Each dispenser model
NSFNo.51 PlasticMaterialsandComponentsUsedinFood
furnished by a particular manufacturer under this specification,
Equipment
including parts and assemblies thereof, shall be new and
interchangeable. 2.4 ANSI/Underwriters Laboratories Standard:
ANSI/UL Standard No. 73 Food Preparing Machines
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as the standard. The SI units in parentheses are given for 2.5 American National Standards Institute Standard:
information only. ANSI Z 1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection
by Attributes
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
test methods portion, Section 11, of this specification: This
2.6 Military Standards:
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
MIL-STD-1399/300 Interface Standard for Shipboard Sys-
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
tems Section 300A Electric Power, Alternating Current
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and
MIL-STD-167/1 Mechanical Vibrations of Shipboard
environmental practices and determine the applicability of Equipment (Type I–Environmental and Type II–Internally
regulatory limitations prior to use.
Excited)
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor- MIL-STD-461 Requirements for the Control of Electromag-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
netic Interference Characteristics of Subsystems and
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Equipment
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
3. Terminology
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 tea dispenser, n—commercial appliance designed to
2. Referenced Documents
deliver a portion of tea, usually mixed with unrefrigerated tap
2.1 ASTM Standards:
water and dispensed into a container with ice.
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
3.1.2 throw, n—a quantity of powdered tea concentrate
F760 Specification for Food Service Equipment Manuals
dispensed into a container with ice.
F1166 Practice for Human Engineering Design for Marine
Systems, Equipment, and Facilities
Available from National Safe Transit Association, 6022 West Touhy Ave.,
Chicago, IL 60648.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F26 on Food Available from NSF International, P.O. Box 130140, 789 N. Dixboro Rd.,Ann
Service Equipment and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F26.03 on Arbor, MI 48113-0140.
Storage and Dispensing Equipment. Available from the Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 1655 Scott Blvd., Santa
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2018. Published November 2018. Originally Clara, CA 95050; 333 Pfingsten Rd., Northbrook, IL 60062; 1285 Walt Whitman
approved in 1986. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as F1023 – 12. DOI: Rd., Melville, Long Island, NY 11746; or 2602 Tampa East Blvd., Tampa, FL
10.1520/F1023-12R18. 33619.
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4. Classification 7.3 Controls—The dispenser shall be provided with a mo-
mentary contact lever-actuated switch that turns on the water
4.1 Types—The tea dispensers covered by this specification
and dispensing mechanism.
shall be of two types, each working with a powdered concen-
trate that is mixed with potable tap water to give a finished 7.4 Concentrate Hopper—The volume of the hopper shall
drink. be rated in cubic centimetres.
4.1.1 Type I—Tea dispenser designed to work with pure tea
7.5 Drip or Spillage Tray—A drip tray having a cover for
and set to dispense 0.035 to 0.070 oz (1 to 2 g) of concentrate
thecontainertorestuponshallbepositionedforaccessibleand
per 8 oz (235 mL) of water. The dispenser is designed to be
splash-free operation. The drip tray may have provisions for
connected to a water line and have a nominal electrical rating
draining and drippings into a drain.
of 115 V, single phase, 60 Hz.
7.6 Product Moisture Protection—The dispenser shall be
4.1.2 Type II—Tea dispenser designed to dispense a sugared
designed to minimize the possibility of the product gumming
tea which may or may not be flavored, in the range of 0.35 to
up at the hopper outlet due to moisture.
0.70 oz (10 to 20 g) of product per 8 oz (235 mL) of water.The
dispenser is designed to be connected to a water line and have 7.7 Base—The base of the dispenser shall be provided with
a nominal electrical rating of 115 V, single phase, 60 Hz. mounts to protect the counter from damage, and holes shall be
provided in the base for counter fastening.
5. Ordering Information
7.7.1 The dispenser shall be fully assembled and ready for
operation when connected to the electrical and water supplies
5.1 Procurement documents should specify the following
in the manner specified in the operating instructions.
information:
5.1.1 Title, designation, and year date of this specification,
7.8 Electrical Requirements—The dispenser shall operate at
5.1.2 Type of dispenser (see Section 4),
a nominal 120 V, single phase, 60 Hz current. Each dispenser
5.1.3 Description of product intended to be dispensed, and
shall be equipped with a flexible power supply cord with a
5.1.4 Special requirements.
suitable plug.
6. Materials
8. Performance Requirements
6.1 Materials used in the construction of the dispenser shall
8.1 General—The dispenser shall automatically combine
comply with NSF No. 18 and 51, and UL Standard 73.
tea powder with potable tap water to provide a tea drink while
Materials not definitely specified shall be of the quality
maintaining an ingredient throw consistency of 610 % when
normally used by the manufacturer for tea dispensers, provid-
tested as specified in 11.4.
ing the completed items comply with all provisions of the
8.2 Energy Consumption—By means of a watt-hour meter,
standard.
the energy consumed in a 24-h period can be calculated as
specified in 11.2.
7. Design and Manufacture
8.3 Water Flow—There shall be 30 consecutive servings
7.1 General—The dispenser shall be an electromechanical
(water only), and each shall be within 63 % of the desired
device for dispensing either the pure tea or sugared tea powder
serving setting as specified in 11.3.
and mixing it with tap water upon manual actuation of a
8.4 Ingredient Throw—There shall be 30 consecutive serv-
momentary-onelectricalswitch.Theinstantteaandwatershall
ings (ingredient only) and each shall be within 610 % of the
be mixed in a chamber that will rinse clean at the end of the
desired setting as specified in 11.4.
drink. The dispenser shall be designed to comply with the
requirements of NSF 18 and UL 73. Evidence of compliance
8.5 Humidity Test—The hopper or container shall be emp-
with NSF 18 and UL 73 is as follows:
tied to within 5 % of the original ingredient weight before an
7.1.1 NSF—Listing of the dispenser in the current edition of
unacceptable drink is drawn as specified in 11.5.
the NSF “Listing of Food Service Equipment” and display of
the NSF seal on the finished dispenser.
9. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
7.1.2 UL—Acceptable evidence of meeting the require-
9.1 Workmanship—All components and assemblies of the
mentsofUL73shallbetheULlabelorlistingmark,indicating
dispenser shall be free from dirt and other extraneous material
that the dispenser has been tested and conforms to the
such as burrs, slivers, rough die, tool and grind marks, dents,
requirements of UL 73.
and cracks. Castings and molded parts, if used, shall be free of
7.2 Dimensions—The maximum allowable dimensions for sand, fins, pits, blowholes, and sprues. External surfaces shall
the dispensers are specified in Table 1.
meet the UL Sharp Edge Test.
NOTE 1—Although 9.1 requires subjective judgements, its inclusion is
considered important as a guide in evaluating and manufacturing equip-
ment.
TABLE 1 Maximum Allowable Dimensions for Dispensers
Type I Pure Tea Type II Sugared Tea 9.2 Metal Fabrication—Metal used in the fabrication of the
Width 7 in. (17.8 cm) 9 in. (22.9 cm)
dispensers shall be free from visually apparent defects. Form-
Height 22 in. (55.9 cm) 24 in. (61.0 cm)
ing and shearing shall not cause damage to the metal and the
Depth 10 in. (25.4 cm) 13 in. (30.3 cm)
metal shall be free from trimming marks.
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9.3 Welding—The surfaces of parts to be welded shall be 11.3.1 Significance and Use—The purpose of this test is to
free from rust, scale, paint, grease, and other foreign matter. ensure that the proper amount of water is dispensed.
Welds shall be smooth and free from cracks, burn holes,
11.3.2 Procedure—With the dispenser connected to a water
undercuts, or incomplete fusion.
line with a psig between 30 and 120 flow pressure, and the
hopper removed or made inoperative, adjust the water flow for
9.4 Fastening Devices—Holes punched or drilled shall be
the nominal water flow required for the product throw deter-
free of burrs. Threaded fasteners shall not be broken, cracked,
mined in test specified in 11.5. After the adjustment, make 30
or stripped and shall be drawn tight. Rivets, when used, shall
consecutive electric timer-controlled water portions. Each
fill the hole completely and the head shall be in full contact
portion will be within 63 % of the volume.
with the surface of the member.
11.4 Ingredient Throw:
9.5 Finish—Dispenser finishes shall be free from discolor-
ation and stains. Stainless steel shall have a 2B or smoother
11.4.1 Significance and Use—The purpose of this test is to
finish.
ensure that the proper amount of powder ingredient is depos-
ited for an 8-oz (235-mL) serving.
10. Sampling and Quality Assurance
11.4.2 Procedure—With the water flow made inoperative,
10.1 Sampling—When specified in the contract or purchase add the proper powder ingredient and adjust the powder
order, sampling for inspection should be performed in accor- ingredient time for an 8-oz (235-mL) serving. After this
dance with ANSI Z1.4. adjustment, make 30 consecutive portions (powder ingredient
only) and each shall be within 610 % of the desired setting.
10.2 Measure and inspect the dispensers prepared for ship-
ment for performance, safety, and appearance by a qualified
11.5 Humidity Test:
quality audit
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