scope:

This standard includes sections on definitions, test room requirements, and the installation mounting and operating conditions under which the portable household electric room air cleaners are tested.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this standard is to establish a method to determine the sound rating of portable household electric room air cleaners. The sound rating is comprised of a set of sound levels that includes:

a. A-Weighted Sound Power Level, L_WA (unit: dB re 1 pW)

b. Loudness, s_t (unit: sone_o - Stevens)

Both of the ratings (sound power level and loudness) shall be included in the test report.

Established in the standard are definitions, tests, calculations, ratings, and minimum data requirements for published ratings and conformance conditions.

The standard method provides a means to compare and evaluate different models of portable household electric room air cleaners regarding their generated sound levels.

The standard methods of measurement are not intended to inhibit improvement and innovation in product testing, design, or performance. This standard is subject to review and amendment as technology advances.