Tech Support
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Macro
Vickers
Model
No.
900
‐
398
Hardness
Tester
Operating Conditions:
The 900-398 Macro Vickers Hardness Tester is a precise yet sensitive instrument
that should be handled with care. Please be sure to mount on a sturdy bench in a
clean temperature controlled room for best results. This instrument should be
perfectly level before performing any tests.
Set
Up
–
Installation:
Take out the 4 Leveling Feet (11) out of the accessories kit and screw them in
the holes on the base of the instrument. Unpack the gauze band wrapped on
the Up and Down Lead Screw (7) and Hand Wheel (13) (Fig.2).
Rotate the hand wheel(13) to make the indentor(4) face the front of the
machine and then gently remove the anti‐rust/shock paper on the indenter
with both hands. Clean the indenter gently with rubbing alcohol.
Remove the dust protector from the eyepiece tube and then remove the
eyepiece(2) from the accessory kit and place into the eyepiece tube. Insert the
5‐hole plug into the port on the right side of the machine.
Set
‐
up
cont’
Take out flat testing anvil(5) and place the shaft of the anvil inside the hole of the elevation
screw(7). Snug with screws(6) and wipe grease/oil from anvil.
Remove the bubble leveling gauge from the accessory kit and place it on top of the anvil.
Adjust the 4-leveling feet until the desired level is reached.
