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After placing the machine base unit on a stable and level
work surface, a crosshead may need to be installed. It will be
necessary to refer to the photograph below:
Before a specimen can be correctly located in the lower
gripping fixture, the crosshead will need to be adjusted to
an approximately suitable height. Use one hand to slacken
off both side adjuster knobs (B), while supporting the
weight of the crosshead with the other hand. Gently
raise/lower the crosshead and re-tighten the side adjuster
knobs to secure.
Fine adjustments can subsequently be made by slackening
the central adjuster knob (C), raising/lowering the
transducer holding plate and carriage (D) and re-tightening.
Adjusting Height
of Crosshead
Mounting
bracket
(G)
Turntable spacer
(F)
Central
adjuster
knob (C)
Transducer
holding plate
(D)
Turntable/
drive shaft
(E)
Crosshead
adjuster
knobs (B)
Loading dish (A)
Upper and lower
mounting tables
