ASTM F820-11
Standard Test Method for Measuring Air Performance Characteristics of Central Vacuum Cleaning Systems

Standard No.

ASTM F820-11

Release Date

2011

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM F820-16

Latest

ASTM F820-21

Scope

The test results allow the comparison of the maximum air power available when no dirt has been introduced into the vacuum cleaning system, that is, a completely clean filter or an empty, clean dirt container.

1.1 This test method covers procedures for determining air performance characteristics of household central vacuum cleaning systems, which use a flexible cleaning hose assembly and incorporates a series universal motor(s). This test method does not apply to the carpet cleaning mode of operation where dirt or debris is involved.

1.2 These tests and calculations include determination of suction, airflow, air power, maximum air power, and input power under standard operating conditions (see Note 0).

Note 0

For more information on air performance characteristics, see Refs ().

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for information only.

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. A specific precautionary statement is given in Note 0.

ASTM F820-11 Referenced Document

• ASTM E1 Standard Specification for ASTM Thermometers
• ASTM E177 Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
• ASTM E2251 Standard Specification for Liquid-in-Glass ASTM Thermometers with Low-Hazard Precision Liquids
• ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
• ASTM F431 Standard Specification for Air Performance Measurement Plenum Chamber for Vacuum Cleaners

ASTM F820-11 history

• 2021 ASTM F820-21 Standard Test Method for Measuring Air Performance Characteristics of Central Vacuum Cleaning Systems
• 2018 ASTM F820-18 Standard Test Method for Measuring Air Performance Characteristics of Central Vacuum Cleaning Systems
• 2017 ASTM F820-17 Standard Test Method for Measuring Air Performance Characteristics of Central Vacuum Cleaning Systems
• 2016 ASTM F820-16 Standard Test Method for Measuring Air Performance Characteristics of Central Vacuum Cleaning Systems
• 2011 ASTM F820-11 Standard Test Method for Measuring Air Performance Characteristics of Central Vacuum Cleaning Systems
• 2006 ASTM F820-06 Test Method for Measuring Air Performance Characteristics of Central Vacuum Cleaning Systems
• 2003 ASTM F820-03 Standard Test Method for Measuring Air Performance Characteristics of Central Vacuum Cleaning Systems
• 1999 ASTM F820-99 Standard Test Method for Measuring Air Performance Characteristics of Central Vacuum Cleaning Systems