Gilson Company, Inc.
Performer III 3in Sieve Shaker: SS-3
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ASSEMBLING THE SIEVE STACK
Assemble the sieve stack by placing the desired sieves on the
collection pan. Start with the finest mesh sieves, placing pro-
gressively coarser sieves on top (see Figures 4 and 5). A maxi-
mum of seven metal-framed sieves or fourteen acrylic sieves
may be stacked on top of the pan. Use of adapters and spacers
will limit the number of sieves that can be used. The sieve cover
must be placed over the top sieve before placing the stack as-
sembly in the Performer lll. The larger diameter side of the cover
is for acrylic sieves, and the smaller diameter for metal sieves.
Check for the best fit and install.
Hold in the thumb buttons to adjust the clamping knobs on
the upright rods to the height that will allow the sieve stack to
slide into place. Pushing in on the integral buttons allows the
threaded clamp knobs to slide freely. Position the stack using
the rubber bumpers on the back of the sieve base and tapper
clamping assembly, then tighten the knobs. To remove the sieve
stack, hold the thumb buttons in and slide the top up slightly.
The clamping assembly will remain in this position, ready for the
next sieve stack. This is a useful feature when using the same size
stack repetitively.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
To begin testing, set the Mode Switch to MANUAL (see Figure 6).
Adjust the Amplitude Control for optimum performance with the
material being tested. Due to varying sample characteristics, the
user should observe the minimum vibration level and time period
necessary to sift particles without breaking them down. It is possible
for excessive vibratory action to degrade the sample particles by
abrasion.
To change the time setting on the Timer, press the <UP ARROW>
key or the <DOWN ARROW> key (see Figure 5). The first digit
on the right hand side should start to flash in half second inter-
vals. Press the <UP ARROW> key or the <DOWN ARROW> key to
adjust the digit to desired value. To enter the current digit and
move to the next digit press the <START> key. Once the last digit
on the left is entered the timer is ready to start.
To get into the adjust mode state, press and hold both the <UP
& DOWN ARROW> keys at the same time until the current mode
is displayed. When in this state the display will show the current
mode letters, H for hours, M for minutes, and S for seconds. Once
the mode letters are being displayed, press the <UP> key, or the
<DOWN> key, to change between modes. Press the <START>
key to accept new mode.
Mode Letter:
A-MMSS B-HHMM C-SSSS
D-MMMM
Metal Sieves
&
Acrylic Spacers
(7 Total)
Sieve Cover
Collection Pan
Figure 3
Figure 4
Acrylic Sieves
(14 Sieves Max.)
Sieve Cover
Collection Pan
Acrylic Adapter
