1.3 APPLICATIONS
The Le Chatelier water bath has been developed to perform tests on the soundness of cements according to
standard EN 196/3.
The bath and the dipped specimens reach the boiling point in 30 ± 5 minutes thanks to a heating element
(starting temperature 20° ± 2°).
The standard also requires keeping the boiling temperature for a period of 3 hours ± 5 minutes.
This appliance has to be used only for the aim it has been projected and manufactured for.
Any other use of the machine is not permitted.
ATTENTION
The instructions given in this operating manual are only made for the right use of the
appliance. To carry out the test in the right way, the user must refer to the specific
standards in force for the test itself
1.4 STRUCTURE AND OPERATING OF THE APPLIANCE
The appliance is formed by a stainless steel inside chamber (B2) suitable to hold water and
Le Chatelier moulds (B5 – OPTIONAL); the bath can hold up to 12 moulds.
The bath is equipped with a cover (B1) that sets a limit to the evaporation. On the cover there’s a vent-hole
(B3) allowing to adjust the steam flow in order to avoid cover jolts during the boiling step.
Inside the chamber there’s a heating element (B6) as well as a removable rack to hold the Le Chatelier
moulds.
The combined action of the timer and the heating element grant the water boiling by avoiding its evaporation
and assuring that Le Chatelier moulds remain covered by the water during all the test execution.
For further information please contact the agent or the manufacturer.
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Chapter 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 GENERAL
FEATURES
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This manual is addressed to the carrier, the installer, the user, the maintenance operator, the scrapping
operator.
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Please read it carefully because it informs you about the operating of the machine in safety conditions.
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This manual has is a part of the product and refers only to the machine it is delivered with.
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Keep the manual in order during the whole life of the appliance to consult it for any needs.
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In case of sale, the manual and its enclosures should be given together with the machine.
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The manufacturer assumes no liability for any damages caused by a misuse of the machine.
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The manufacturer has the right to modify this technical literature as well as the machines this refers to
without any previous notice.
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Messages meaning:
ATTENTION
Indicates the procedures that can seriously damage the machine if they are not
followed carefully.
DANGER
Indicates the procedures that can be dangerous to the operator if they are not
followed carefully.
1.2 IDENTIFICATION
MANUFACTURER IDENTIFICATION:
See the cover page
MACHINE IDENTIFICATION:
See the plate on the machine where complete identification
data and electrical information is to be found.
