ASTM F2158-08(2016) PDF

Scope: 1.1 This specification covers the establishment of requirements and test methods for materials, dimensions and tolerances, flattening resistance and impact resistance of plastic tubing for use in central-vacuum systems for residential buildings.

1.2 All notes and footnotes shall be considered as nonmandatory requirements of the specification.

1.3 This specification does not apply to: inlet valve mounting plates of fittings directly connected to these plates, reducer fittings, mufflers exhaust vents, or flex tubing attached at the power unit location.

1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.5 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 requirements prior to use.

ASTM F2158-08(2016) Referenced Document

ASTM D1600 Standard Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
ASTM D1784 Standard Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds
ASTM D2122 Standard Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings
ASTM D2444 Standard Test Method for Determination of the Impact Resistance of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings by Means of a Tup (Falling Weight)
ASTM D2564 Standard Specification for Solvent Cements for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Piping Systems
ASTM D2749 Standard Symbols for Dimensions of Plastic Pipe Fittings
ASTM D5033 Standard Guide for Development of ASTM Standards Relating to Recycling and Use of Recycled Plastics
ASTM D618 Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
ASTM F402 Standard Practice for Safe Handling of Solvent Cements, Primers, and Cleaners Used for Joining Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings
ASTM F412 Standard Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems

2008 ASTM F2158-08(2016) Standard Specification for Residential Central-Vacuum Tube and Fittings
2008 ASTM F2158-08(2013) Standard Specification for Residential Central-Vacuum Tube and Fittings
2008 ASTM F2158-08 Standard Specification for Residential Central-Vacuum Tube and Fittings
2001 ASTM F2158-01 Standard Specification for Residential Central-Vacuum Tube and Fittings