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7.4 Operation
7.4.1 Block
Testing
The maximum vertical clearance of 245 mm for block testing is achieved by locating
the lower rectangular platen directly on the load frame ram (see figure 7.2).
When testing blocks requiring less vertical clearance, the required distance pieces
should be bolted to the ram and the platen located on the top distance piece (see
figure 7.3).
7.4.2 Cube
Testing
100 mm and 150 mm cubes may be tested with the lower rectangular platen located
directly on the load frame ram and the upper platen rolled to its rearmost position and
retained either by the latch (3000 kN machines) or by seating the transport rollers into
the depression in the guide rails.
Correct vertical clearance is obtained by fitting the adaptor into the central hole in the
lower rectangular platen then locating the required distance pieces onto the lower
rectangular platen, topped by the Self-centring Lower Platen. For testing 100 mm
cubes 1 x 80 mm and 1 x 100 mm distance pieces are required. For testing 150 mm
cubes 1 x 80 mm and 1 x 50 mm distance pieces are required. (see figure 7.4)
7.5
Maintenance
Keep the rectangular platen handling assembly rails clean and ensure that the upper
rectangular platen rolls freely along the rails.
