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MAIN Switch:
Used for switching power source to the Tester.
Panel Sheet Switch:
Consists of START, COOL, RESET switches as well as switches for changing test parameters.
Display:
Displays test status and result as well as test parameters.
Flash Detector Rings:
Detects flash by ionization current between each rings.
Temperature Sensor:
Senses specimen temperature.
Needle Valve for Test Flame:
Adjusts test flame size.
Test Flame Nozzle:
Swings in a plane above the cup.
Arm:
Lift this arm up and hold the handle when you set the test cup.
Heater Output Indicator:
Blinks when the heater is turned on.
Dual Electric Pilots:
Igniter tops (nichrom filaments) turn on as a test starts to ignite the gas flame.
Stove Section:
Houses the electric heater assembly for specimen heating inside.
Thermofuse:
Detects blaze up of specimen.
Flame Size Comparison Bead:
Adjust the test flame to the size of this bead.
Fire Containment Lid:
Activates automatically to help putting out fire when Tester detects a fire point or
specimen is burning up heavily.
Reset Knob
Push this knob when resetting the fire containment lid.
Manual Fire Containment Switch (See 6.3):
Push this switch when operator wants to activate fire containment lid manually.
