Multi Station
Vicat Test Apparatus
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5.6 Changing the brushes
The apparatus is equipped with a cleaning system. Depending on the version, it contains a cleaning sys-
tem for needle or cone (for gypsum) or both of them.
5.6.1 Cleaning system for needles
When the brushes wear down so far that they don´t clean the needle any more, the brushes have to be
changed.
To do so, bring the apparatus into maintenance position section
Figure 49: brushes change in needle washing unit
Loosen the screws and pull the brushes out of the holders.
Note
To reach screws with the key, turn the brushes into position manually.
Insert new brushes and tighten the screws again.
Quit maintenance position (section
Loosen screws