Standard Specification for Test Carpets and Pads for Vacuum Cleaner Testing

ABSTRACT
This specification provides the construction details, replacement procedures, and selection criteria for the standard test carpets and pads used when testing vacuum cleaners. The carpet types, which shall be constructed in accordance with the physical requirements provided herein, are classified as follows: shag custom tufted test carpet; plush custom tufted test carpet; multilevel custom tufted test carpet; and level loop test carpet. Padding, on the other hand, shall be of the sponge rubber type of waffle construction with a reinforcing skrim.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification provides construction details and a replacement procedure for the standard carpet and pad to be used when testing vacuum cleaners.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

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Designation:F655 −11 AnAmerican National Standard
Standard Specification for
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Test Carpets and Pads for Vacuum Cleaner Testing
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF655;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope F2756 TestMethodforDeterminingEnergyConsumptionof
Vacuum Cleaners
1.1 This specification provides construction details and a
F2797 Test Method for Evaluating Edge Cleaning Effective-
replacement procedure for the standard carpet and pad to be
ness of Vacuum Cleaners
used when testing vacuum cleaners.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
3. Basis of Selection
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
3.1 These standard carpets and pads are intended to provide
information only.
a database and shall meet the following requirements:
3.1.1 Representative of carpets currently in popular use in
2. Referenced Documents
the United States.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1.2 Reasonable anticipation of continued availability.
F555 Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of an Upright
3.1.3 Compatible with other ASTM Committee F11 meth-
Vacuum Cleaner
ods.
F608 Test Method for Evaluation of Carpet Embedded Dirt
3.1.4 Provide a separation of cleaning effectiveness ratings
Removal Effectiveness of Household/Commercial
between products with good reliability and repeatability.
Vacuum Cleaners
F922 Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of an Electric
4. Classification
Motorized Nozzle
4.1 The carpet types shall be classified according to ac-
F1284 Test Method for Evaluating Carpet Embedded Dirt
cepted carpet industry practice, such as shag, multilevel, plush,
Removal Effectiveness of Residential Central Vacuum
etc.
Cleaning Systems
F1334 Test Method for Determining A-Weighted Sound
5. Physical Requirements
Power Level of Vacuum Cleaners
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5.1 Carpets —The following carpet types and construction
F1409 Test Method for Straight Line Movement of Vacuum
have been found acceptable for use in vacuum cleaner testing.
Cleaners While Cleaning Carpets
They shall be made in accordance with the physical require-
F1411 Practice for Presenting Selected Information on
ments given in Table 1, Table 2 and Table 3.
Vacuum Cleaners for Consumer Use
F1601 Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of an Electric
NOTE 1—A variance of 67 % in face weight is allowable per HUD
Motorized Nozzle for Central Vacuum Cleaning Systems
guidelines. When a new construction is needed, the proposed custom
F1692 Test Method for Life Evaluation of a Turbine-
tufted test carpets should be subjected to construction verification as well
as cleanability testing prior to acceptance for use.
Powered Nozzle for Household Central Vacuum Cleaning
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Systems
5.2 Padding —Sponge rubber type of waffle construction
F2609 Test Method for Litter-Cleaning Effectiveness of
with a reinforcing skrim. See Table 4 for a description of the
Vacuum Cleaners
construction.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F11 on The central source for the test carpets at this time is SDLAtlas, 3934 Airway
Vacuum Cleaners and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F11.21 on Drive,RockHill,SC29732.Ifyouareawareofalternativesuppliers,pleaseprovide
Cleanability. this information to ASTM International Headquarters. Your comments will receive
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Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2011. Published December 2011. Originally careful consideration at a meeting of the responsible technical committee, which
approved in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as F655 – 06. DOI: you may attend.
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10.1520/F0655-11. The sole source of supply of the padding (Grandstand) is General Felt
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or Industries, Co., 80 Park Plaza West-One, Saddlebrook, NJ 07662-5864. If you are
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM aware of alternative suppliers, please provide this information to ASTM Interna-
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on tional Headquarters.Your comments will receive careful consideration at a meeting
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the ASTM website. of the responsible technical committee, which you may attend.
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TABLE 1 Custom Carpet Construction Specifications
Plush Multi-Level Shag Level Loop
Woven
Construction Tufted Tufted Tufted
(through back)
1 1 1
Gauge/Pitch ⁄8 in., no shift ⁄10 in., no shift ⁄8 in., no shift 216
17 1
Pile Height ⁄32 i
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This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
An American National Standard
Designation:F655–06 Designation: F655 – 11
Standard Specification for
1
Test Carpets and Pads for Vacuum Cleaner Testing
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF655;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 Thisspecificationprovidesconstructiondetailsandareplacementprocedureforthestandardcarpetandpadtobeusedwhen
testing vacuum cleaners.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F555 Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of an Upright Vacuum Cleaner
F608 TestMethodforEvaluationofCarpetEmbeddedDirtRemovalEffectivenessofHousehold/CommercialVacuumCleaners
Test Method for Evaluation of Carpet Embedded Dirt Removal Effectiveness of Household/Commercial Vacuum Cleaners
F922 Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of an Electric Motorized Nozzle
F1284 Test Method for Evaluating Carpet Embedded Dirt Removal Effectiveness of Residential Central Vacuum Cleaning
Systems
F1334 Test Method for Determining A-Weighted Sound Power Level of Vacuum Cleaners
F1409 Test Method for Straight Line Movement of Vacuum Cleaners While Cleaning Carpets
F1411 Practice for Presenting Selected Information on Vacuum Cleaners for Consumer Use
F1601 Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of an Electric Motorized Nozzle for Central Vacuum Cleaning Systems
F1692 Test Method for Life Evaluation of a Turbine-Powered Nozzle for Household Central Vacuum Cleaning Systems
F2609 Test Method for Litter-Cleaning Effectiveness of Vacuum Cleaners
F2756 Test Method for Determining Energy Consumption of Vacuum Cleaners
F2797 Test Method for Evaluating Edge Cleaning Effectiveness of Vacuum Cleaners
3. Basis of Selection
3.1 These standard carpets and pads are intended to provide a database and shall meet the following requirements:
3.1.1 Representative of carpets currently in popular use in the United States.
3.1.2 Reasonable anticipation of continued availability.
3.1.3 Compatible with other ASTM Committee F11 methods.
3.1.4 Provide a separation of cleaning effectiveness ratings between products with good reliability and repeatability.
4. Classification
4.1 The carpet types shall be classified according to accepted carpet industry practice, such as shag, multilevel, plush, etc.
5. Physical Requirements
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5.1 Carpets —The following carpet types and construction have been found acceptable for use in vacuum cleaner testing.They
shall be made in accordance with the physical requirements given herein.
5.1.1Shag Custom Tufted Test Carpet Construction:
Construction type tufted
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F11 on Vacuum Cleaners and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F11.21 on Cleanability.
Current edition approved AprilNov. 1, 2006.2011. Published April 2006.December 2011. Originally approved in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 20032006 as
F655 – 036. DOI: 10.1520/F0655-06.10.1520/F0655-11.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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The solecentral source of supply of for the test carpets known to the committee at this time isTextile Innovators Corporation, P.O. Box 8,Windsor, NC 27983.SDLAtlas,
3934 Airway Drive, Rock Hill, SC 29732. If you are aware of alternative suppliers, please provide this information to ASTM International Headquarters. Your comments
will receive careful consideration at a meeting of the responsible technical committee, which you may attend.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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Gage ⁄8 in.
20
Stitches ⁄3 in.
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Pile height 1 ⁄8 in. (26.99 mm)
Pile fiber 1710 denier type 6.6 Nylon, type 896AS
yarn
Yarn ply 2-ply tumbled autoclave heat set
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Face weight 70 oz/yd 6 6% variance in order to main-
tain the specified stitching and pile height
Twist 6Z36S
Heat setting autoclave- 9superba” setting with stuffer box
Shift no
Finish pure—no type of finish shall be applied to
the yarn or carpet
Backing materi
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