Operating Instructions & Parts Manual
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General
Safety
Instructions
1.
Never use clamps, straps, any other tooling or equipment to mount specimen to the tester anvil.
2.
Always use the proper anvil supplied.
3.
Be sure to use proper indentor and weight for material and hardness to be tested. (See Figure 3).
Hardness
Tester
Should
Be
Properly
Maintained
1.
Consult operation instructions for specific maintainance and adjusting procedures.
2.
Keep the machine clean for best results.
3.
Remove adjusting tools and wrenches from work space.
4.
Keep all parts in working order. Check to determine that the parts will operate properly and perform their
intended function.
5.
Check for damaged parts. Check for alignment, binding, breakage, mounting and any other condition that may
affect tool's operation.
6.
Part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced. Do not perform makeshift repairs. (Use the parts
list provided to order replacement parts.)
Basic
Set
‐
Up
Information:
1)
Remove Top crate cover from base. Carefully lift straight up to avoid scratching the side of the machine
2)
Remove the tool kit and manual from the base of the crate
3)
Remove plastic machine cover
4)
With assistance, remove the two bolts under the base of the crate to remove the machine from the base.
5)
Place machine on a sturdy vibration free table or bench. Bench should be rated for up to 500lbs.
6)
It is recommended that the machine gets mounted to a sturdy bench as shown below.
7)
Optional Bench/Cabinet Model No. 900331‐STAND
8)
In order for leadscrew to be lowered to accept maximum size part, you must drill a hole in the table to allow
leadscrew to travel through. This procedure is not necessary if using our cabinet stand as shown above.
9)
Remove top cover and remove white string from extension rod (shown below). Replace Cover
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10)
Remove back cover and begin to remove white string from all moving parts
11)
Proceed to lower the main lead screw and remove the rubber block that is protecting the indentor housing
12)
Clean and lubricate the lead screw using light duty oil
13)
Be
sure
tester
is
level
both
front/back
and
left/right
to
0.002
in/in.
