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Appendix 4
Packing instructions for Vortex
-d motorised test frame when returning to
Mecmesin Limited
1. Remove the AFTI display unit, AFTI swivel bracket, upper gripping fixture and lower
gripping fixture.
2. Set the top edge of the crosshead 100 to 225mm below the top of the side pillars to
tighten both the crosshead adjustor knobs (B) (page 10).
3. Set the loading dish (A) to the lowest possible position, and tighten the central adjuster
knob (C) (page 10).
4. Place the Vortex-
d
in the plastic foam base unit collar.
5. Place the Vortex-
d
and base unit collar into the outer box resting on two plastic foam
spacers.
6. Wrap gripping fixtures up the bubble wrap provided, place in accessories box and slide
accessories box into accessories sleeve.
7. Slide tongue of accessories sleeve between upper plastic foam spacer and outer box.
8. Align edges of inner sleeve with long sides of the outer box.
9. Gently slide down inner sleeve until it is flush with outer box.
10. Close and then seal the outer box with a suitable adhesive tape.
Note:
If necessary, an AFTI can be returned in the same box as a Vortex-
d
, by wrapping the
AFTI and its plastic case in bubble wrap and placing them in the outer box before inserting
the Vortex-
d
, i.e. between stages (4) and (5) above.
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