Chopin AlveoPC, Maintenance Manual

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Chapter 1 Use and maintenance: reminders and further information 15
Maintenance manual
2016/02
AlveoPC
CONTROL TEST
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Conducting the test
Alveo tests must be conducted at constant hydration
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The control test must always be conducted using the same proto-
col, and with the usual degree of care for any test (see in particular
“Precautions relating to tests”, page 10 ).
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If the flour is taken from a sample stored at low temperature, you
should obviously ensure that it is at laboratory temperature before
the test, and make sure the moisture content is not altered.
Notes: 1. The sample's bottle must be removed from cold storage
and left in the laboratory for at least 24 hours before use.
2. Check the temperature of the sample with a thermome-
ter.
3. Also measure the moisture content first, using a certi-
fied process.
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Alveographic control tests are only valid of course if the Alveo-
Mixer combination is properly maintained.
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Results
If we rule out cases of poor testing conditions (incorrect handling,
unstable temperatures, etc.), any result outside the specified toler-
ances means that:
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the equipment is incorrectly adjusted, worn or damaged (refer to
Chapter 2 "Trouble-shooting" ), or
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the flour sample has been altered (change in moisture content),
or has even deteriorated through an increase in its acidity (fatty
acidity in particular).