Giltrap WideTrac, Operations & Parts Manual

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WideTrac Operation & Parts Manual
Measuring Bulk Density of Product
Follow the instructions below for the most accurate way of measuring the bulk density
of products, this is crucial in order to achieve accurate rates of spreading.
Fill the cup with product, ensuring it is
level with the top
Weigh the product
Divide the weight in grams by 1000 to
get the product density.
For example if the cup weighed 1644
grams the density would = 1.64KG/L
A cup weighing 900 grams would =
0.90KG/L
Take 3 samples of product and
average them for best results
Enter density into controller
Turn scale on by pressing and
holding button marked
Ensure units are in grams (displayed
g), if needed change by pressing the
unit button
Place empty cup on scale and then zero
scale by pressing button marked