This specification covers detergent feeders, rinse additive feeders, and sanitizing agent feeders intended to automatically maintain the concentration of additives in the wash, recirculated rinse, or non-recirculated rinse water of commercial spray- type dish-washing and glass-washing machines. Detergent, rinse additive, and sanitizing agent feeders shall be of the following types and styles: Types I, II, III, IV, V, and VI; and Style I; II; III; IV; V; and VI. Materials used shall be free from defects that would adversely affect the performance or maintainability of individual components or of the overall assembly. The feeder shall be complete so that when connected to the specified source of power (electrical or water, or both), the unit can be used for its intended function. Feeders shall be tested in accordance with specified requirements.

1.1 This specification covers detergent feeders, rinse additive feeders, and sanitizing agent feeders intended to automatically maintain the concentration of additives in the wash, recirculated rinse, or non-recirculated rinse water of commercial spray-type dishwashing and glasswashing machines.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 10, of this specification: 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.