1.1 This test method is limited to motor life evaluation of central vacuum cleaners.
1.2 This test method provides a test to determine operating life of the motor, before servicing is needed, by an accelerated laboratory procedure. The motor is tested while mounted and is operated in central vacuum cleaner.
1.3 The values as stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 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.
ASTM F884-01(2011) Referenced Document
ASTM E337 Standard Test Method for Measuring Humidity with a Psychrometer (the Measurement of Wet- and Dry-Bulb Temperatures)
ASTM F431 Standard Specification for Air Performance Measurement Plenum Chamber for Vacuum Cleaners
ASTM F608 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Carpet-Embedded Dirt Removal Effectiveness of Household/Commercial Vacuum Cleaners
ASTM F884-01(2011) history
2023ASTM F884-01(2023) Standard Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of a Built-In (Central Vacuum) Vacuum Cleaner
2016ASTM F884-01(2016) Standard Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of a Built-In (Central Vacuum) Vacuum Cleaner
2011ASTM F884-01(2011) Standard Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of a Built-In (Central Vacuum) Vacuum Cleaner
2006ASTM F884-01(2006) Standard Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of a Built-In (Central Vacuum) Vacuum Cleaner
2001ASTM F884-01 Standard Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of a Built-In (Central Vacuum) Vacuum Cleaner
1996ASTM F884-96 Standard Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of a Built-In (Central Vacuum) Vacuum Cleaner