IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ BEFORE OPERATING TESTING MACHINE
1. Inspect to see that no visual damage has occurred during shipping. If you see
any damage, contact Gilson Company, Inc. right away.
2. Check the equipment you received with your packing list.
3. It is recommended that the machine be located in an area where the atmosphere
is free from acidic or contaminating fumes, which could possibly accelerate corro-
sion to machine surfaces or electrical contacts.
4. Position the machine leaving sufficient space at the rear and sides for calibration
or service work.
5. The machine should be leveled.
6. Clean off machined surfaces that have been coated with rust preventative using
any suitable non-corroding safety solvent. Wipe machined surfaces with a clean,
oil soaked rag to minimize rusting.
7. When adding or changing oil, use only Dextron II or Dextron III automatic trans-
mission fluid.
NOTE: This machine has been operationally tested and calibrated at the factory. In
order to fully comply with the requirements stated in ASTM C 39, the compression
machine should be calibrated again “On original installation or immediately after
relocation.” Gilson does not provide calibration services directly, but can provide a
list of calibrators in your area. Contact our Technical Department at
800.444.1508
or
WARNING!:
This machine is extremely heavy and may be unstable until
properly installed. Attempting to move or reposition it without using proper
equipment and procedures may result in severe injury or death. Properly
rigged lifting equipment of sufficient capacity must be used, the load must
be secured, and lifting equipment operators must be qualified and knowl-
edgeable in the use of the equipment.
IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ BEFORE MOVING THIS MACHINE
