1.1 This test method covers a measurement of the relative work required to move an upright, canister, stick, or combination vacuum cleaner in a straight line with forward and backward stroking on a selection of typical carpeted surfaces.
1.1.1 This test method measures only the horizontal component of work required to move the vacuum cleaner on carpet.
1.2 This test method can be used in the testing of household and commercial vacuum cleaners.
1.3 This test method measures the relative work needed to move the vacuum cleaner with its motor or motors in operation.
1.4 This test method applies to the vacuum cleaning of carpets only.
1.5 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.
1.6 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 F1409-16 Referenced Document
ASTM F1038 Standard Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of a Canister, Hand-held, Stick, and Utility Type Vacuum Cleaner Without a Driven Agitator
ASTM F1334 Standard Test Method for Determining A-Weighted Sound Power Level of Vacuum Cleaners
ASTM F608 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Carpet-Embedded Dirt Removal Effectiveness of Household/Commercial Vacuum Cleaners
ASTM F655 Standard Specification for Test Carpets and Pads for Vacuum Cleaner Testing
ASTM F884 Standard Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of a Built-In (Central Vacuum) Vacuum Cleaner
ASTM F922 Standard Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of an Electric Motorized Nozzle
ASTM F1409-16 history
2023ASTM F1409-23 Standard Test Method for Straight Line Movement of Vacuum Cleaners While Cleaning Carpets
2016ASTM F1409-16 Standard Test Method for Straight Line Movement of Vacuum Cleaners While Cleaning Carpets
2000ASTM F1409-00(2010) Standard Test Method for Straight Line Movement of Vacuum Cleaners While Cleaning Carpets
2000ASTM F1409-00(2005)e1 Standard Test Method for Straight Line Movement of Vacuum Cleaners While Cleaning Carpets
2005ASTM F1409-00(2005) Standard Test Method for Straight Line Movement of Vacuum Cleaners While Cleaning Carpets
2000ASTM F1409-00 Standard Test Method for Straight Line Movement of Vacuum Cleaners While Cleaning Carpets