Page 2 TX Series Operating Instructions
Sec 1. SAFETY
AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
When using cordless, electronic instruments, always follow basic safety precautions to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
READ AND SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE
.
Before use, ensure all users read and
understand this manual, as well as any labels packaged with or attached to the instrument.
1. KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT
.
Read this manual carefully to learn your tension meter’s
applications and limitations, as well as the potential hazards associated with this type of
instrument.
2. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS
.
Do not use your instrument in the presence of
explosive atmospheres (gaseous fumes, dust or flammable materials). Do not submerge your
instrument in liquids.
3. USE THE RIGHT TOOL OR INSTRUMENT
.
Do not use this instrument to do a job for which it is
not recommended.
4. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS
.
Inspect instrument before use. Check for any binding of
moving parts, improper mountings, broken parts and any other condition that may affect
operation. Do not use a damaged instrument. Tag damaged instrument
“DO NOT USE”
until
repaired. For repair, send instruments directly to Tensitron.
5. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK
.
6. MAINTAIN INSTRUMENT CAREFULLY
.
Protect instrument from water. Keep instrument dry,
clean and free from oil and grease. Do not lubricate. All roller bearings are sealed.
7. DO NOT USE INSTRUMENT IF
it has received a sharp blow, been dropped or damaged in any
way. Do not disassemble. Incorrect reassembly may result in the risk of electric shock, fire or
exposure to battery fluids. If instrument is damaged return it to Tensitron for repair.
8. STANDARD POWER SUPPLY IS RATED FOR 120 VOLT AC ONLY
and must be plugged into an
appropriate receptacle. For input voltages between 100 – 240V, use power supply P/N:
TX-15-PS-240.
9. DO NOT USE INSTRUMENT WHEN TEMPERATURE
is below 40º F (5ºC) or above 105º F
(40ºC). Charging in direct sunlight or near a heat source will not produce a full charge and
may permanently damage battery pack. Unplug charger when not in use.
10. STORE INSTRUMENT AND CHARGER
in a cool, dry place. Do not store where temperatures
may exceed 120ºF (50ºC) for storage times less than one month. The storage temperature
should not exceed 35ºC for storage times of more than one year. Never let LCD display or
battery pack assembly freeze.
11.
WARNING
:
Only use battery pack assemblies provided by Tensitron with your meter (P/N:
TX-15). Other types of batteries may explode, causing personal injury and damage.
12.
YEARLY CALIBRATION
is recommended by Tensitron or sooner if the meter is worn,
damaged, or reading incorrectly. However, it is the responsibility of the user to establish a
suitable calibration interval, considering such factors as the user’s accuracy requirements,
requirements set by contract or regulation, and environmental factors such as frequency and
conditions of the meter’s use. Return instrument to Tensitron for calibration and service.
TX Series Operating Instructions Page 11
COPPER WIRE DIAMETERS
CONVERSION TABLE
Diameters
Diameters
(nominal)
(nominal)
AWG
millimeters
inches
AWG
millimeters
inches
25.0
0.455
0.01790
37.5
0.107
0.00421
25.5
0.429
0.01688
38.0
0.102
0.00396
26.0
0.404
0.01590
38.5
0.094
0.00370
26.5
0.381
0.01499
39.0
0.089
0.00353
27.0
0.361
0.01420
39.5
0.084
0.00330
27.5
0.340
0.01339
40.0
0.079
0.00314
28.0
0.320
0.01260
40.5
0.076
0.00299
28.5
0.302
0.01188
41.0
0.071
0.00280
29.0
0.287
0.01129
41.5
0.066
0.00259
29.5
0.269
0.01059
42.0
0.064
0.00249
30.0
0.254
0.01000
42.5
0.061
0.00240
30.5
0.241
0.00948
43.0
0.056
0.00222
31.0
0.226
0.00893
43.5
0.053
0.00208
31.5
0.213
0.00838
44.0
0.051
0.00198
32.0
0.203
0.00795
44.5
0.048
0.00188
32.5
0.191
0.00751
45.0
0.0447
0.00176
33.0
0.180
0.00708
46.0
0.0399
0.00157
33.5
0.170
0.00669
47.0
0.0356
0.00140
34.0
0.160
0.00630
48.0
0.0315
0.00124
34.5
0.150
0.00590
49.0
0.0282
0.00111
35.0
0.142
0.00561
50.0
0.0251
0.00099
35.5
0.135
0.00531
51.0
0.0224
0.00088
36.0
0.127
0.00500
52.0
0.0198
0.00077
36.5
0.119
0.00468
53.0
0.0178
0.00070
37.0
0.114
0.00445
54.0
0.0157
0.00061