
Maintenance
Standardizing the Test
Block
If the Coefficient of Friction of deionized water is not in the 32 to 36 range,
the ring and block surfaces must be reconditioned or standardized. In
order to standardize the block, a substantial portion (at least ½) of its
curved surface must be worn to a shiny condition with a minimum of
groove lines throughout this polished area.
Refer to page 4 for instructions on using the control panel.
1. Using a black marker, color the contact area of the test block. Install
the test block.
2. Turn the unit on and set the motor speed to 200 RPM.
3. Turn the torque wrench to bring the block into contact with the ring and
apply about 150 lbs. of pressure for 10 seconds.
4. Release pressure and reduce the motor speed to 0 RPM.
5. Remove the block and inspect the contact area. The markings left by
the ring should be centered top to bottom and left to right in the contact
area.
6. If the markings are not centered, complete the appropriate Block
Adjustment Procedure (page 13).
7. Repeat Steps 1 through 6 until the markings are centered.
8. Fill the sample cup about ¾ full with de-ionized water.
9. Cover the surface of the ring and the contact area of the block with
coarse grinding compound (part #111-14).
10. Turn the torque wrench to bring the block into contact with the ring.
11. Place the sample cup onto the cup pedestal and raise it to submerge
the ring and block.
12. Set the motor speed to 100 RPM and the pressure to 150 lbs. Run the
unit at these settings for six hours, changing the water and grinding
compound every two hours.
13. After six hours, switch to the fine grinding compound (part #111-13).
Increase the speed to 120 RPM and reduce the pressure to 75 lbs and
run the unit for another four hours. Change the water and grinding
compound every hour.
14. The complete burn-in process should take 10 hours. Clean the block
and ring with acetone to remove all of the grinding compound.
15. Return to step 9 of the Lubricity Test (page 6) and continue.
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