3.4
Assembling
1.
Select the desired punch [ 7 ] to perform the test with.
2.
Place the punch [ 7 ] in the holder above the ground plate.
3.
Mount the weight [ 4 ] in the guide tube [ 1 ].
4.
Shove the release collar [ 10 ] over the guide tube [ 1 ].
5.
Pull the release collar [ 10 ] and weight [ 4 ] completely down, and
block the weight by turning the release collar lever [ 11 ].
6.
Tighten the fixing knob [ 12 ] to fix the release collar [ 10 ].
7.
Place the guide tube [ 1 ] with the locked release collar [ 10 ] and
weight [ 4 ] in the base plate assembly.
8.
While holding the weight [ 4 ] unlock the release collar [ 10 ] by
turning the lever [ 11 ] back and lift the release collar [ 10 ] up to the
height that the drop test needs to start from.
9.
Press the red button [ 9 ] to lift the punch and shove the panel under
it. Zero the instrument on the sample that is the test object (test
sample with coating layer downwards).
10.
Hold the guide tube while releasing it by turning the handle [ 6 ].
Move the guide tube until the weight lifter lines with 0 on the scale of
the guide tube.
11.
The Impact tester is now ready to perform the test (see 5.)
4
VALIDATION
If required a validation has to be performed prior to use. The validation procedure may vary depending on the used standard.
Please note the results of this initial validation and store these results together with this manual.
5
PERFORMING YOUR TESTS
The test procedure used depends on the required standard. Not only a difference between ISO and ASTM has to be taken in
account, but also if it is an impact resistance determination or a pass/fail test. Please check what applies before using your impact
tester. The following procedure is only a guideline to ensure safe use during testing. Please always follow the complete protocol as
given in the used standard.
