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27.
Wait for the instrument to tare the weight
of filter #2.
28.
Continue the tare process until the filters
for the total number of samples to be
analyzed have been tared.
Note: Filters must be kept in the order in which
they are tared for proper sample analysis.
Note: The “T” in the lower left corner of the
balance icon indicates that the weight of the
sample pads has been tared.
29.
Place the first tared filter in the funnel.
With the vacuum source operating, pour
the sample into the funnel. When all the
sample has been filtered, remove the filter
from the funnel.
30.
Lift the instrument cover. Place the wet
filter on the balance pan. Close the cover.
31.
Press START.
The instrument reads and records the initial
weight of the sample prior to beginning the
analysis.
As the analysis begins, the flashing microwave
indicators in the balance icon appear and the
time begins counting (up for Constant Weight or
down for Set Time).
During the drying time, the operation key below
SOLIDS or MOISTURE may be pressed to
display % solids or % moisture.
Note: Press the operation key below STOP
TEST to abort the analysis.
TARING BALANCE . . .
XXXXXX
Sample ID:
SAMPLE xx
Power:
xxx %
Temp (xxx): xx.x
Time:
xx:xx
Volume:
xxx
Sample:
x Processing: x
Wt: x.xxxxg
Place sample 1 on balance and
press START.
ID
VOLUME SAMPLE
T
READING BALANCE . . .
XXXXX
Sample ID:
xxxxxxxx
Power:
xxx%
Temp (xxx):
xx.x
Time:
xx:xx
Moisture: xx.xx%
Wt: x.xxxxg
STOP
SOLIDS
TEST