C. Installation
Phase One Disintegration Tester User Guide—40-108-001 Rev. A—14 November 2016
C-1
Tester Installation
Review all safety instructions before proceeding with installation
of the Phase One Disintegration Tester.
The installation process consists of three steps:
1. Selecting an appropriate location, which includes
confirming environmental and space requirements.
2. Reviewing and conforming to electrical requirements.
3. Unpacking and installing the tester into the confirmed
location.
Proceed by following the instructions below.
Environmental Requirements
The installation location should be clean and free of factors that
may affect the integrity of disintegration testing results, such as
excessive vibration and significant variations in temperature.
Space Requirements
Please refer to Specifications section for space requirements
based on the physical dimensions of the tester.
The bench should be level and flat. It must be capable of
supporting the full weight (including water) of the tester.
Electrical Requirements
Each tester requires two grounded outlets within 1 meter (3 feet)
of the system—one for the disintegration tester, and one for the
heater/circulator. See power requirements in previous section.
Power cords must meet the following specifications: IEC 320-
C13 connector; SJT 18AWG, 3C, 60 °C, 300 V.
Unpacking and Inspection
Note: Moving, lifting, and carrying the Hanson Phase One
Disintegration Tester requires two people working together to
prevent damage to the instrument. Lift the instrument by the
bottom plate while supporting the back of the tester to prevent
it from tipping. The tester weighs 65 lbs. (29.5 kg).
Review all safety
instructions before
proceeding!
