Instron AutoX, Operator'S Manual

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Moving the AutoX
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Warning
a. From the front of the frame, move the sliding assembly on the mounting bracket
towards you and lock it in place by turning the handles through 90 degrees. If
necessary, refer to
“Electromechanical Frame Mounting”
on page 33 for
instructions on how to operate the sliding assembly.
b. The mounting assembly consists of three components; a sliding assembly and
two mounting brackets (see
Figure 7
on page 24 ).
Warning
c. Using a 5mm hex wrench, remove the six M6 bolts that attach the sliding
assembly to the brackets and remove the sliding assembly.
d. Using a 8mm hex wrench, remove the four M10 bolts that attach the mounting
brackets to the frame base and remove the brackets.
Take care to avoid pinch points when operating the sliding assembly on the AutoX
mounting bracket.
There may be obstructions in the test area that could produce pinch points when you
slide the AutoX on the mounting bracket. These include the bolts that attach the
mounting bracket to the frame base and may also include large grips and fixtures that
form part of your testing system.
Take care when handling the sliding assembly. The platform can slide forwards on
the tracks.