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Static Shear Tester Operating Instructions (SS-RT-10, SS-HT-8, SS-HT-30)
1. Cut the sample approximately 2.5 inches long and apply the sample according to test
method to the shear panel (part # TP-23, not included).
2. Typically methods call for a 4.5 pound roller (part # HR-100, not included) to be used in
applying the sample to the shear panel.
3.
The sample’s opposite end is then looped through a Shear Test Clip (part # STC-100,
not included) and stapled or taped back on itself without disturbing the affixed portion of
the sample.
4. The test panel, sample and shear clip are then loaded into the Panel Holder on the
Shear Bank.
5. Hook the test weight onto the Shear Test Clip.
6. Double click the Reset All button on the Timer Box.
7. Double click the Start button on the Timer Box.
NOTES:
An alternate method to start testing is as follows:
1. Set test weights on trip plates. Verify that the TEST BANK POSITION on the
Timer Box is red indicating that the test weight has tripped the switch.
2. Prepare test samples and load into panel holder as described above.
3. Double click the Reset All button on the Timer Box.
4. Double click the Start button on the Timer Box. Counting will begin. However, if
a TEST BANK POSITION is red, the TIME DISPLAY will not be incremented
every one tenth of a minute.
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