ASTM F2644-07
Historical Standard: ASTM F2644-07 Standard Test Method for Performance of Commercial Patio Heaters
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ASTM F2644
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the heating performance and energy consumption of commercial radiant patio heaters. The food service operator can use this evaluation to select a commercial patio heater and understand its energy performance and effective heated area.
1.2 This test method is applicable to commercial gas and electric radiant patio heaters.
1.3 The patio heater can be evaluated with respect to the following:
1.3.1 Energy input rate (10.2),
1.3.2 Preheat energy consumption and time (10.3),
1.3.3 Temperature distribution (10.4), and
1.3.4 Effective heated area (10.4).
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.5 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.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASHRAE Documents
ASHRAE551992 Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human OccupancyASTM Standards
D3588 Practice for Calculating Heat Value, Compressibility Factor, and Relative Density of Gaseous Fuels
ANSI Documents
ANSIZ83.20 Gas-Fired Low-Intensity Infrared HeatersKeywords
efficiency index; energy consumption; patio heater; preheat;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 97.100.10 (Electric heaters)
DOI: 10.1520/F2644-07
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