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Preparing the Sample HPVA Series Operator’s Manual
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Weighing the Sample
1. Tare a balance and allow it to stabilize at zero.
2. Place the sample cylinder on the balance and record the weight as Weight of empty sample
cylinder .
3. Remove the sample cylinder from the balance and place a funnel in the sample cylinder.
4. Slowly add the sample material to the cylinder.
5. Tare the balance and allow it to stabilize at zero.
6. Place the sample cylinder, with sample, on the balance. Record the weight as Weight of sample
cylinder plus sample.