Salutron HardyTest HARTIP 1800, Operation Manual

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8.1.2. Push the loading tube with a little force against spring force toward tester until to lock
the impact body.
Figure 8-2
8.1.3. Loose the force and let the loading tube returns to the original position.
8.2. Take measurement
Place the tester against onto the surface of object to be measured by the support ring. As
figure 8-3.
Figure 8-3
Please note: the proper way of holding is important for obtaining better readings.
Attention: the tester must be placed against object surface firmly and
perpendicularly. A slight gap between support ring of tester and surface of object
will lead inaccurate reading.
8.3. Release the testing force
After firmly placing the tester onto the surface of object with left hand, hold the loading
tube with thumb and middle finger of right hand and press the release button with
forefinger as figure 8-3.
The impact body inside probe will impact the surface of object with spring force. Then