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3.4 DISPOSAL OF ADHESIVE
The adhesive supplied with this product must be disposed of as special waste unless it has been fully cured.
To dispose of excess adhesive at the end of its shelf life simply mix the remaining material and allow it to
cure before disposal.
For further guidance on the disposal of adhesives contact your local environmental authority.
4 STORAGE AND TRANSIT
Store the Elcometer 106 Adhesion Tester in its case when it is not being used and during transit.
5 MAINTENANCE
The Elcometer 106 Scale 6 Adhesion Tester is designed to give many years reliable service under normal
operating and storage conditions.
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
Lubricate the screw threads with light machine oil on a regular basis.
PULL-OFF FORCE
The pull-off force is provided by the progressive compression of Belleville washers.
After considerable heavy use the washers may age and no longer have their original characteristics. The
washers may also become distorted and permanently damaged if the tester is tightened fully, beyond the
length of the engraved scale on the barrel.
In this instance the force recorded by the tester should be checked and, if necessary, the tester should be
returned to Elcometer for fitting of a new set of Belleville washers and re calibration.
