ASTM F918-02

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Designation: F918 – 02
Standard Specification for
Noncarbonated Mechanically Refrigerated Beverage
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Dispenser (Visible Product)
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF918;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoptionor,inthecaseofrevision,theyearoflastrevision.Anumberinparenthesesindicatestheyearoflastreapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope ULStandardNo.471, CommercialRefrigeratorsandFreez-
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ers
1.1 This specification covers counter-top model noncarbon-
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UL Standard No. 969, Marking and Labeling Systems
atedbeveragedispensersthataremechanicallyrefrigeratedand
2.5 ANSI Standard:
have rigid, transparent, impact-resistant containers to afford a
ANSI Z1.4, Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection
visual display of the beverage dispensed. The beverage dis-
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by Attributes
pensers covered by this specification are intended to circulate,
2.6 Military Standards:
cool, and dispense noncarbonated beverages such as pulpy
MIL-STD-167/1 Mechanical Vibrations of Shipboard
juices, frozen concentrates, and syrup drinks.
Equipment Type I—Environmental and Type II—
1.2 The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to the
Internally Excited
test method portion, Section 11, of this specification: This
MIL-STD-461 Requirements For the Control of Electro-
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
magnetic Interference Characteristics of Subsystems and
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
Equipment
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
MIL-STD-1399/300 Interface Standard for Shipboard Sys-
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
tems, Section 300A, Electric Power, Alternating Current
tions prior to use.
3. Terminology
2. Referenced Documents
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3.1 Definitions:
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1.1 aeration system—a type of circulation system that
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
causes the beverage to cascade across the top and down the
F760 Specification for Food Service Equipment Manuals
sides of the bowl interior incorporating air into the beverage.
F1166 Practice for Human Engineering Design for Marine
3.1.2 beverage dispenser—a beverage dispenser is a com-
Systems, Equipment, and Facilities
mercial appliance designed to deliver a beverage.
2.2 NSTA Standard:
3 3.1.3 circulation system—the system that moves the bever-
NSTA Pre-Shipping Test Procedures
age within the bowl to ensure proper cooling and mixing.
2.3 ANSI/NSF International Standards:
3.1.4 whippers—a mechanical device used to beat air into a
NSFStandardNo.18, ManualFoodandBeverageDispens-
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beverage so as to change its properties from a liquid drink to a
ing Equipment
frothy drink.
NSF Standard No. 51, Plastic Materials and Components
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Used in Food Equipment
4. Classification
2.4 ANSI/UL Standards:
4.1 General—The beverage dispensers shall be of the fol-
lowing types, classes, styles, sizes, and electrical ratings:
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F26 on Food 4.2 Types:
Service Equipment and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F26.03 on
4.2.1 Type I—Dispenser with circulation system and with
Storage and Dispensing Equipment.
overhead spray type aeration system (for syrup drinks and
Current edition approved March 10, 2002. Published April 2002. Originally
other nonfoaming beverages).
published as F918–85. Last previous edition F918–96. DOI: 10.1520/F0918-02.
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4.2.2 Type II—Dispenser with circulation system but with- 7.1.1.3 Style C units shall be equipped with three bowls or
out aeration system (for pulpy fruit juices and other beverages compartments, each with at least one dispensing valve and
not suitable for aeration). each with a circulation system.
4.3
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