60
Note: The “T” in the lower left corner of the
balance icon indicates that the weight of the
sample pads has been tared.
21.
Place filter in the funnel. With the vacuum
source operating, pour the sample into the
funnel. When all the sample has been
filtered, remove the filter from the funnel.
22.
Lift the instrument cover. Place the wet
filter on the balance pan. Close the cover.
23.
Press START.
The instrument reads and records the initial
weight of the sample prior to beginning the
analysis.
As the analysis begins, the flashing microwave
indicators in the balance icon appear and the
time begins counting (up for Constant Weight or
down for Set Time).
During the drying time, the operation key below
SOLIDS or MOISTURE may be pressed to
display % solids or % moisture.
Note: Press the operation key below STOP
TEST to abort the analysis.
When the drying time is complete, five short
beeps will be heard, and the Data Results screen
will appear, displaying either the % moisture or
% solids as selected.
24.
To ash the dried sample, fold the filter;
place it in an ashing crucible; and place the
crucible in the ashing furnace. Ash the
sample by the defined method.
25.
Press READY to reweigh the sample.
XXXXXX
Sample ID
xxxxxxxx
Power:
xxx %
Temp (xxx): xx.x
Time:
xx:xx
Volume:
xxx
Wt: x.xxxxg
Place sample and filter on
balance and press START.
ID
VOLUME REWEIGH
T
READING BALANCE . . .
XXXXX
Sample ID:
xxxxxxxx
Power:
xxx%
Temp (xxx):
xx.x
Time:
xx:xx
Moisture: xx.xx%
Wt: x.xxxxg
STOP
SOLIDS
TEST
Data Results
XXXX
MG/Liter
Press READY to continue.
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FORM
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