Instron 2716-010, Reference Manual

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Chapter: Installation
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The spacers replace the side plates when testing thinner specimens. Both the spacers
and side plates perform an important safety function preventing the jaw faces from
moving side to side. You must have either the spacers or the side plates in place before
testing begins. When you are setting up the grips, determine the thickness of your
specimens and install either the spacers or the side plates as appropriate for your
specimens.
Equipment
You need a 2.5 mm hex wrench.
Checklist
Before you install the spacers, check for the following:
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The grips are in the open position.
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The thickness of the specimen.
•
There are no jaw faces or specimen in the grips.
Procedure
Warning
Hazard - Do not perform any testing if either the spacers or side plates are not in place.
The spacers (or side plates) secure the jaw faces and prevent the jaw faces from moving
side to side. This type of motion can create a hazardous condition for both the system
and operator. Verify the thickness of your specimens and install either the spacers or
side plates, whichever is appropriate for your specimen.
Installing the Spacers
To install the spacers:
1. If necessary, remove the side plates. Using a 2.5 mm hex wrench, loosen and
remove the two M4 x 8 screws and then remove the side plate.
2. Orient the spacer so that the spacer section fits on top of the flat section of the grip
and the two screw holes on the side plate section fit over the two mounting holes in
the grip. See
Figure 8 and Figure 9 on page 32 .