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Balsa Truss Tester User Guide 60006 V0212
Included Items
• Balsa Truss Tester
• Square block
• Four-sided angle block
Items Required (not included)
• Balsa wood truss(es) for testing*
• Bucket tester (such as the Toothpick Bridge Tester) with sand/
weights and books or blocks
OR
• Structure Testing Instrument with the Balsa Truss Tester Adapter
• Safety glasses
• Books or blocks
* Trusses for this tester must be made with 1/8
"
balsa wood and may
not be more than 4 inches tall and 12 inches wide. Trusses with a flat
top or with tops angled at 15º, 20º, 25º, or 30º will fit into the tester.
Do not use trusses made of basswood or other materials.
Caution: When using the Balsa Truss Tester, be sure to wear safety
glasses. Though the tester has an acrylic shield, it might not prevent
all hazards if your truss breaks unexpectedly.
Safety
• Anyone near the tester while it is in use should wear safety
glasses.
Maximum 12" wide
Maximum 4" tall
