Troxler 5850v2, Operation And Instruction Manual

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MOLD (WITH
LOWER PUCK
INSTALLED)
ASPHALT
SPECIMEN
PAPERS
MOLD
PULL
UPPER PUCK
Figure 2
–3. Loading the Mold
Place another specimen paper on top of the asphalt mix. Place the
upper puck, with its large side down, into the mold. Keep the upper
puck oriented horizontally while inserting it to prevent it from
becoming wedged in the mold.
CAUTION
If the upper or lower puck becomes wedged in the mold,
it must be removed and inserted correctly before
compacting the asphalt specimen.
Wearing heat-resistant gloves and safety glasses , place the hot
mold on the mold tray (see Figure 2–2, View A, on page 2–9).
Slide the mold into the compaction chamber so that it rests against
the two locating pins at the back of the lower carriage plate. Close