AHAM AC-1

Abstract

This standard method applies to portable household electric room air cleaners as defined in Section 3. <br>This standard method includes definitions and safety characteristics of portable household electric room air cleaners of the types indicated. <br>This standard method measures the relative reduction by the air cleaner of particulate matter suspended in the air in a specified test chamber. It also prescribes a method for measuring the operating power and standby power of the air cleaner. <br><strong>PURPOSE</strong> <br>This standard method establishes uniform, repeatable procedures and standard methods for measuring specified product characteristics of portable household electric room air cleaners. <br>The standard methods provide a means to compare and evaluate different brands of portable household electric room air cleaners regarding characteristics significant to product use. <br>The standard methods of measurement are not intended to inhibit improvement and innovation in product testing, design or performance.