Pro-Team LineVacer Supplementary Manual
Pro-team linevacer: supplementary guide
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QUEST
Quality Environmental
Services & Technologies, Inc.
SUMMARY REPORT
November 1, 2006
Quality Environmental Services & Technologies, Inc. (QUEST) is pleased to submit this
summary report detailing the results of recent vacuum cleaner soil removal effectiveness and
filtration efficiency testing. This research was conducted for the purchasing department of a
major University. Since the University must avoid the potential appearance of endorsements,
the data is provided by generic heading. Vacuum cleaner types tested are listed as "Backpack A,
Backpack B," etc.
QUEST specializes in indoor air quality and particulate analysis. Our research and development
capabilities include assessing the risks associated with environmental contaminants (biological,
chemical, and particulate) as well as investigating and recommending remediation options for
these contaminants.
For this study, QUEST has tested a total of thirteen vacuum cleaner units. The University and a janitorial
supplier provided the vacuum cleaners, filters and tools. Twelve vacuum cleaner units were tested for both
soil removal effectiveness and filtration efficiency, plus one for soil removal effectiveness only. QUEST
used the floor-tools, adapters and filter-bags provided with each vacuum cleaner.
In the designing of testing procedures, the following test methods were reviewed and sections included as
appropriate. Standard Laboratory Test Method for Evaluation of Carpet-Embedded Dirt Removal
Effectiveness of Household Vacuum Cleaners (ASTM Method F 608-89); Standard Test Method for
Measuring Air Performance Characteristics of Vacuum Cleaners (ASTM Method F 558-88); Specification
for Air Performance Measurement Plenum Chamber for Vacuum Cleaners (ASTM Method F 431-87);
Specification for Test Carpets and Pads for Vacuum Cleaner Testing (ASTM Method F 655-89); and
ServiceMaster Vacuum Cleaner Testing Protocol.
Vacuum Cleaner Testing for Soil Removal Effectiveness and Airborne Particle Emissions
Vacuum Cleaner Testing
for Soil Removal Effectiveness
and Airborne Particle Emissions
QUEST, Inc.
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- Page 1 For this study, QUEST has tested a total of thirteen vacuum cleaner units. The University and a janitorial supplier provided the vacuum cleaners, filters and tools. Twelve vacuum cleaner units were tested for both soil removal effectiveness and filtration efficiency, plus one for soil removal effectiveness only.
- Page 2 3) Evenly distribute 100 grams of test soil onto the carpet. 4) Work test soil into the carpet with a carpet rake. 5) Vacuum the test carpet for 60 seconds (entire carpet, both directions at an even rate). 6) Remove and weigh filter bag.
- Page 3 These procedures were followed for each vacuum cleaner tested, as well as one run before and one run after the use of the test soils. The remainder of this report summarizes the results of this testing.
- Page 4 The following table shows the accumulated airborne particle counts (in thousands) during the five-minutes of vacuuming. For each vacuum cleaner tested, the accumulated counts of 0.2 micron, 2.0 micron, and 5.0 micron size particles are listed, and the sum of 0.2, 2.0, and 5.0 micron particles is provided.
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