1、Designation: F 486 01 (Reapproved 2006)An American National StandardStandard Practice forPreparation of Use and Care Booklets for Vacuum Cleaners1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 486; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in
2、the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This practice identifies the information to be providedthrough the use and care boo
3、klet accompanying a particularmodel of vacuum cleaner.1.2 Included is information that the user needs to operateand maintain the vacuum cleaner and the attachments providedin a proper and safe manner.1.2.1 Similar information is included for attachments thatare sold separately.2. Referenced Document
4、s2.1 ASTM Standards:2F 395 Terminology Relating to Vacuum Cleaners2.2 ANSI Standard:3ANSI/UL 1017 Standard for Safety for Vacuum Cleaners,Blower Cleaners, and Household Floor Finishing Ma-chines3. Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 Refer to Terminology F 395.4. Significance and Use4.1 The user must un
5、derstand how to operate and maintainthe equipment to achieve satisfactory cleaning results. Sincethe manufacturers are the prime source of this information, it istheir responsibility to provide instructions for specific models.Clear, concise, simple (but complete) instructions for the safeuse and ma
6、intenance will encourage users to read the informa-tion and follow proper procedures. This will increase usersatisfaction, minimize safety problems, and decrease com-plaints.5. General Requirements5.1 Information pertinent to the proper and safe manner ofoperating and maintaining the vacuum cleaner
7、and its providedattachments should be included in the booklet.5.1.1 Similar information should be included for attach-ments that are sold separately.5.2 Format:5.2.1 Ideally, there should be one booklet for each model.However, similar models may be contained in one booklet. Thedifferences between th
8、e models should be precisely and clearlyshown in the booklet by illustrations and wording.5.2.2 All models included in the booklet should be identi-fied by model name or series on the front cover along with aphotograph or drawing of the basic model.5.2.3 The size of the booklet should be no larger t
9、han 812 by11 in. (216 by 279 mm) and no smaller than 5 by 7 in. (127 by178 mm) in size.5.2.4 The wording in the booklet should be as nontechnicalas possible.5.2.5 Illustrations and wording should be used to identifyvacuum cleaner parts, attachments, and features.5.2.6 Instructions for maintenance, s
10、torage, assembly, anddisassembly of the product by the user should be accompaniedby illustrations as well as wording.6. Content6.1 There should be a section on each of the followingsubjects in the use and care booklet or on separate sheets thataccompany it. When separate sheets are used they should
11、bereferenced in the use and care booklet:6.1.1 Cover, with identification of the product(s) and spe-cific model(s),6.1.2 Table of contents, if needed for clarity,6.1.3 Important safeguards in use and care,6.1.4 Illustration of vacuum cleaner with major componentsand attachments identified,6.1.5 Expl
12、anation and illustration of user assembly proce-dure and identification of parts to be assembled,6.1.6 List of cleaning attachments provided with thevacuum cleaner. Instructions on how to connect and disconnectattachments. Information and suggestions on the uses for eachattachment. Special instructi
13、ons (if any) on storage of attach-ments on the vacuum cleaner.1This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F11 on VacuumCleaners and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F11.93 on ConsumerInformation.Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2006. Published January 2006. Originallyappro
14、ved in 1976. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as F 486 01.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM websi
15、te.3Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.6.1.7 Instructions on how to operate the vacuum cleaner,6.1.8 Information o
16、n “special” features (for example: speedselector, cord reel, wet pick up, etc.),6.1.9 Explanation of dirt or water receptacle. Instructions onhow to determine when and how to empty, clean, and replace,6.1.10 Instructions on when and how to clean or replacefilters,6.1.11 Recommended storage of vacuum
17、 cleaner and attach-ments,6.1.12 Recommended user care and maintenance of vacuumcleaner and attachments (that is, agitator belts, cleaningbrushes, light bulbs, dirt receptacle, etc.),6.1.13 Recommended preventive maintenance service,6.1.14 Troubleshooting check list,6.1.15 Service facilities,6.1.16
18、Procedure and possible sources for purchasing re-placement parts,6.1.17 Written warranties,6.1.18 Title and address of customer relations contact, and6.1.19 Additional information deemed necessary by law, bylisting or certification agencies, or both, or by the manufactureror distributors.7. Keywords
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22、your views known to the ASTM Committee on Standards, at the address shown below.This standard is copyrighted by ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959,United States. Individual reprints (single or multiple copies) of this standard may be obtained by contacting ASTM at the aboveaddress or at 610-832-9585 (phone), 610-832-9555 (fax), or serviceastm.org (e-mail); or through the ASTM website(www.astm.org).F 486 01 (2006)2
