EXCEL-ARC 500, 6045
5-6
August 22, 2005
Top edges lined up
Less than
rated force.
Tighten nuts
alternately 1/4
turn at a time
until points
coincide.
Correct rated
force.
Excessive
force. Loosen
both nuts and
start over. Never
adjust force by
backing off the
nuts. Friction
will produce a
false reading.
Always start
from Step 1.
Art # A-06066
Figure 5-2: Adjusting Nuts to Correct Force Gauge
To Calibrate Force Gauge:
If the gauge is suspected of being out of calibration due
to wear or damage, check it on a flat surface as shown
below.
Art # A-06067
True flat surface
(or straight edge)
3
4
o
o
If the calibration edges do not line up, calibrate
the gauge by filing the bottom contact points.
Figure 5-3: Force Gauge Calibration
