ASTM F2105-01

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An American National Standard
Designation: F 2105 – 01
Standard Test Method for
Measuring Air Performance Characteristics of Vacuum
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Cleaner Motor/Fan Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 2105; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope while expending energy to produce an airflow by a vacuum
cleaner motor/fan system under specified air resistance condi-
1.1 This test method covers procedures for determining air
tions.
performance characteristics of series universal motor/fan sys-
3.1.2 corrected airflow, Q, cfm, n—in a vacuum cleaner
tems used in commercial and household upright, canister, stick,
motor/fan system, the volume of air movement per unit of time
hand-held utility, combination type vacuum cleaners and
under standard atmospheric conditions.
household central vacuum cleaning systems.
3.1.3 input power, W, n—the rate at which electrical energy
1.2 These tests and calculations include determination of
is absorbed by a vacuum cleaner motor/fan system.
suction, airflow, air power, maximum air power, and input
3.1.4 model, n—the designation of a group of vacuum
power under specified operating conditions.
cleaner motor/fan systems having the same mechanical and
NOTE 1—For more information on air performance characteristics, see
electrical construction.
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References (1) through (6).
3.1.5 population, n—the total of all units of a particular
1.3 The inch-pound system of units is used in this standard.
model vacuum cleaner motor/fan system being tested.
The values in parentheses are given for information only.
3.1.6 repeatability limit (r), n—the value below which the
1.4 This standard may involve hazardous materials, opera-
absolute difference between two individual test results obtained
tions, and equipment. This standard does not purport to
under repeatability condition may be expected to occur with a
address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its
probability of approximately 0.95 (95 %).
use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to
3.1.7 repeatability standard deviation (S ), n—the standard
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establish appropriate safety and health practices and deter-
deviation of test results obtained under repeatability condi-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
tions.
3.1.8 reproducibility limit (R), n—the value below which
2. Referenced Documents
the absolute difference between two test results obtained under
2.1 ASTM Standards:
reproducibility conditions may be expected to occur with a
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E 1 Specification for ASTM Thermometers
probability of approximately 0.95 (95 %).
F 395 Terminology Relating to Vacuum Cleaners
3.1.9 reproducibility standard deviation (S ), n—the stan-
R
F 431 Specification for Air Performance Measurement Ple-
dard deviation of test results obtained under reproducibility
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num Chamber for Vacuum Cleaners
conditions.
2.2 AMCA Standard:
3.1.10 sample, n—a group of vacuum cleaner motor/fan
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210-85 Laboratory Methods of Testing Fans for Rating
systems taken from a large collection of vacuum cleaner
motor/fan systems of one particular model which serves to
3. Terminology
provide information that may be used as a basis for making a
3.1 Definitions:
decision concerning the larger collection.
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3.1.1 air power, AP, W, n—in a vacuum cleaner motor/fan
3.1.11 standard air density, r , lb/ft , n—atmospheric air
std
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system, the net time rate of work performed by an air stream
density of 0.075 lb/ft (1.2014 kg/m ).
3.1.11.1 Discussion—This value of air density corresponds
to atmospheric air at a temperature of 68°F (20°C), 14.696 psi
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F11 on Vacuum
(101.325 kPa), and approximately 30 % relative humidity.
Cleaners and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F11.22 on Air Perfor-
mance. 3.1.12 suction, inches of water, n—in a vacuum cleaner
Current edition approved May 10, 2001. Published September 2001.
motor/fan system, the absolute difference between ambient and
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The boldface numbers in parentheses refer to the list of references appended to
sub-atmospheric pressure.
this test method.
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3.1.13 test run, n—the definitive procedure that produces
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.08.
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