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Page 1: Operating Instructions
BROOKFIELD POWDER FLOW TESTER Operating Instructions Manual No. M09-1200-F1016 Instrumentation & Specialty Controls Division 11 Commerce Boulevard, Middleboro, MA 02302 : 508-946-6200 or 800-628-8139 (USA excluding MA) : 508-946-6262 Internet http://www.brookfieldengineering.com... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
IV.10 Importing and Exporting Data .........................50 IV.11 Help Files .................................50 Appendix A: Overview of Powder Flow Properties ..................51 Appendix B: BCR-Limestone Test Procedure for Calibration Check on Brookfield Powder Flow Tester ..59 Appendix C: Glossary ............................61 Appendix D: PFT Packing to Ship for Repair and Service ................64... -
Page 5: Introduction
• Bulk density The most recognized indication of powder flowability is the unconfined failure strength when viewed as a function of the consolidating stress, known as the flow function. Wall friction, internal friction, and bulk density are also commonly used to relate measurements to flow behavior. Appendix A provides a more detailed explanation of these properties and how they are measured. AMETEK Brookfield Page 5 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016... -
Page 6: Components
Optional Accessory items that can be ordered for use with the Powder Flow Tester include the following: Humidity Sensor with interface cable PFT-607Y RTD Temperature Sensor with interface cable DVP-94Y Sample Trough Aluminum (230 cc, 6-in. dia.) PFT-400 Sample Trough Aluminum (230 cc, 5-in. dia.) PFT-405 AMETEK Brookfield Page 6 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016... -
Page 7: Utilities
Accuracy +/- 0.3 mm Torsional speed: 1 revolution per hour (RPH) up to 5 RPH with 0.1RPH increments. Default setting 1RPH When using Keypad: 10 RPH Axial speeds: 0.1 mm/sec up to 5 mm/sec with 0.1 mm/sec increments. Default setting 1 mm/sec When using Keypad: 5 mm/sec AMETEK Brookfield Page 7 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016... - Page 8 512 MB of RAM Hard Drive Space: 30 MB available Video: 1024 x 768 resolution, 128 MB of graphics memory Operating System: Windows XP or above Communications Port: One USB or RS-232 port AMETEK Brookfield Page 8 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016...
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Page 9: Dimensions
I.4 Dimensions 14 1/4" [36.2 cm] 15 5/8" [39.7 cm] 26 5/8" [67.6 cm] 14 1/4" 15 5/8" [36.2 cm] [39.7 cm] Figure I-1: PFT Dimensions AMETEK Brookfield Page 9 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016... -
Page 10: Safety Symbols And Precautions
In case of emergency, turn off the instrument and then disconnect the electrical cord from the wall outlet. The user should ensure that the substances placed under test do not release poisonous, toxic, or flammable gases at the temperature which they are subjected to during the test. The torque reaction sensor will be damaged if more than 150% of the FSR torque (+/- 7.0 N•m) is applied. AMETEK Brookfield Page 10 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016... -
Page 11: Back Panel
shipped via FREIGHT! 2. The Trough, Trough Shipping Foam and Vane Lid must be installed into the PFT prior to shipment. (Refer to the manual for details.) 3. Contact Brookfield Engineering for replacement packaging. POWER TEMP HUMID RS232 ... -
Page 12: Key Functions
After using the Test Stop button, both the instrument and the software should be restarted to ensure that normal communications have been reestablished. AMETEK Brookfield Page 12 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016... -
Page 13: Installation
Lift the PFT out of the packaging by using the Hand Holds. Lift the PFT from the bottom Hand Hold and guide the PFT with the back Hand Hold. The PFT weighs 34 kg (75 lb). Use caution when lifting the unit out of the packaging. Place the PFT on a clean, sturdy and level surface. AMETEK Brookfield Page 13 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016... - Page 14 20. The PFT must be leveled. Open the bubble level access door. Adjust the four feet until the bubble is centered within the circle of the bubble level; also check to ensure the instrument is stable. Use a 3/8" wrench (supplied in the Standard Accessory kit) or tilt the instrument to adjust the feet by hand. AMETEK Brookfield Page 14 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016...
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Page 15: Cleaning
Do not apply excessive force to the compression lid assembly or the sample trough drive assembly on the instrument. Damage may occur to the components. Some of the accessories have sharp edges. AMETEK Brookfield Page 15 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016... -
Page 16: Quick Start Procedure
Fill the Trough with powder and level with the Shaping Blade; use the Shaping Blade with a curved profile for test using a Vane Lid; use the Shaping Blade with a flat profile for test using a Wall Lid. Figure II-3: Shaping Blade with curved profile Figure II-4: Shaping Blade with flat profile AMETEK Brookfield Page 16 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016... - Page 17 11. Go to the Powder Flow Pro software application. Enter the sample information and the weight of the powder sample under the tests tab. This information cannot be changed once the test has started. AMETEK Brookfield Page 17 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016...
- Page 18 14. The Analysis Tab becomes active during the test. The real time display shows the axial load applied to the powder used to calculate the consolidation stress, and the torsional torque measured used to calculate the failure strength of the powder. The test runs automatically to AMETEK Brookfield Page 18 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016...
- Page 19 15. After the completion of the test, the lid will automatically lift off of the sample. Use the manual control on the face of the instrument to raise the Lid (UP ARROW) to further raise the Lid to the top of its range. Remove Lid from instrument. Remove the Trough from the instrument. Clean off the excess powder on the instrument. 16. Clean the trough and lid. AMETEK Brookfield Page 19 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016...
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Page 20: Sample Preparation And Handling
PFT-400 (6-in. dia.) - For Small Volume Shear Cell PFT-405 (5-in. dia.) Figure III-1: Sieve Kit (separated) Use PFT-626 with the Standard Volume Shear Cell and PFT-627 with the Small Volume Shear Cell. AMETEK Brookfield Page 20 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016... -
Page 21: Iii.2 Sample Trough
Perforated Screen Figure III-2: Sample Trough When the Standard Trough is filled to level, it holds 230 cc of sample material. When used with the Standard Vane Lid, the additional volume required for the Lid increases the total sample size to 263 cc of material. The Small Sample Volume Trough (Part No. PFT-405) is of the same material as the standard trough. The Small Trough requires 38 cc of sample material when filled to level. When used with the Small Vane Lid, the total sample size increases to 43 cc. AMETEK Brookfield Page 21 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016... -
Page 22: Iii.3 Lid Selection
Two release buttons must be pressed in order to remove the Lid from the Compression Plate. Engagement Pin Engagement Pin Figure III-4a: Top Side of Lid Showing Engagement Pins AMETEK Brookfield Page 22 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016... -
Page 23: Iii.4 Outer Catch Tray
This applies to both the Standard and the Small Sample Volume Troughs. Sample Trough Outer Catch Tray Figure III-5a: The Outer Catch Tray by Itself Figure III-5b: Outer Catch Tray on the Trough AMETEK Brookfield Page 23 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016... -
Page 24: Iii.5 Inner Catch Tray With Shaping Blade
Figure III-7a Figure III-7b Figures III-7a and III-7b Show the Two Positions of the Shaping Blade III.6 Loading the Trough with Sample NOTE: Be sure the Outer and Inner Catch Trays are removed. Weigh the Trough before filling it with sample material. Record the value. AMETEK Brookfield Page 24 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016... -
Page 25: Iii.7 Placement Of The Trough And Lid On The Instrument
Lid will automatically descend onto the Trough, pausing for a brief period of time just prior to making contact with the powder sample in order to perform an autozero. Be sure to clean pins of the lids and compression plate to ensure proper alignment. AMETEK Brookfield Page 25 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016... -
Page 26: Iii.8 Removal Of Trough And Lid From Instrument
For more thorough cleaning, the use of an air hose, water, or a cleaning solvent may be desired. When using a liquid for cleaning, make sure to dry the Trough and Lid thoroughly so that moisture contamination does not become an issue with the next sample. Do not use compressed air to clean the PFT. AMETEK Brookfield Page 26 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016... -
Page 27: Powder Flow Pro Software
Details on sample type and test method are entered on this page. However, before proceeding, make sure that the program is communicating with the PFT by clicking on the Setup Tab. The Setup Screen is shown in Figure IV-2. Figure IV-2: Setup Screen AMETEK Brookfield Page 27 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016... -
Page 28: Iv.2 Sample Information
Figure IV-3: Close-up of Left Column on Main Screen There are 5 boxes in which to make entries: a) Sample Template E.g. Maize Flour b) Product Name E.g. Smith’s Maize Flour c) Batch Number E.g. List your control number for the sample or, perhaps, the date time if you don’t use control numbers. d) Sample Number: You have the choice to allow the software to increment each test with a sequential control number (the default setting), or you can choose to set this value by clicking the “Set Manually” button. e) Weight: Enter the weight of the sample. The default setting is grams. AMETEK Brookfield Page 28 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016... -
Page 29: Iv.3 Standard Test Method
Figure IV-4: Close up of Middle Column on Main Screen Choose one of the tests. The first five tests require the use of the Vane Lid. The last four tests require the use of the Wall Friction Lid. The first five tests pertain to Flow Function, the next three to Wall Friction and the final one to Density. The advantage to using “STANDARD” test is that each method follows generally accepted practice in industry for evaluating most materials. The resulting data will be a fair representation of the flow behavior of the material and/or the density as a function of consolidation. Specific choices for test parameters are not necessary because these values have automatically been built into the test and cannot be changed. AMETEK Brookfield Page 29 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016... - Page 30 Note that the time estimate for the test to run is displayed in the window at the top right of the Main Screen. Units are hours:minutes:seconds. AMETEK Brookfield Page 30 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016...
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Page 31: Iv.4 Custom Test Method
Figure IV-5: Right Column on Main Screen IV.4 Custom Test Method To create custom tests, the test method must be changed to CUSTOM in the “Test Method” tab shown in Figure IV.4. To enable this custom test method, you must choose this from the advanced options under the Setup tab (see Section IV.9 to select custom tests). Figure IV-6: Custom Test Method Screen AMETEK Brookfield Page 31 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016... -
Page 32: Iv.5 Test Execution
The Raw Data Tab on the Analysis Screen will automatically come up and show the axial load test data and the torsional load test data. See Figure IV-7 for an example of the raw data generated during a flow function test. The axial load units are shown on the Y-axis on the left of the graph (red color) and the torsional load units are shown on the Y-axis on the right of the graph (blue color). The axes can be changed to the user’s preference by using the drop down boxes above the graph. AMETEK Brookfield Page 32 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016... - Page 33 Lid will raise up slightly off the sample. The test step will say “Test Complete”. Details on test method execution for each of the 4 test types are shown in the following figures. AMETEK Brookfield Page 33 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016...
- Page 34 Calculate tangent load measurements are taken Apply tangent load Measure peak Re-apply consolidation load Shear to steady state Re-apply consolidation load Measure peak End test, process results Figure IV-8: Flow Function Test Algorithm. AMETEK Brookfield Page 34 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016...
- Page 35 T, apply load σ Apply Time over- Loop until all increasing consolidation load, consolidation loads have measure peak been tested Load fresh powder sample (if option is chosen) End test, process results Figure IV-9: Time Consolidated Flow Function Algorithm AMETEK Brookfield Page 35 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016...
- Page 36 Loop until all reducing Re-apply consolidation load, consolidation loads are measure peak tested Apply Wall consolidation Loop until all increasing load, rotate for required shear wall displacements are displacement measured End test, process results Figure IV-10: Wall Friction Test Algorithm AMETEK Brookfield Page 36 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016...
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Page 37: Iv.6 How To Stop The Test
The test is cancelled and cannot be resumed at the step where it was stopped. If the sample had been compacted, it is best practice to replace the sample with fresh material before starting a new test. AMETEK Brookfield Page 37 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016... -
Page 38: Iv.7 Analysis Section
Note that the different results are available depending on the type of test that was run. The Flow Function tab applies only to Flow Function and Time Consolidated Flow Function tests. Bulk Density tests include only Raw Data, Stress Data and Density. AMETEK Brookfield Page 38 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016... - Page 39 • Wall Friction Test shows one locus line for each Displacement setpoint and one Maximum Wall locus, including the gradient, angle, and cohesion for each locus line. • Density Test data: Not applicable. AMETEK Brookfield Page 39 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016...
- Page 40 Figure IV-16: Stress Data Graph for Wall Friction Test c) Flow Curve: • Flow Function Test shows the curve of Unconfined Failure Strengths versus Major Principal Consolidation stress and reports the Flow Function gradient and intercept, the critical Arching and Rat-hole stress, and the Flow Index for a given stress. AMETEK Brookfield Page 40 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016...
- Page 41 The graph plots “potential arching diameter” against “major principal consolidating stress”. The mathematics involves dividing the density of the powder at each consolidation stress into the value for the unconfined failure strength. AMETEK Brookfield Page 41 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016...
- Page 42 Arching stress and Time critical Rat-hole stress. • Wall Friction Test data shows one Wall friction angle curve for each displacement setting and one curve based on the Maximum Wall locus. The data tab lists all Wall AMETEK Brookfield Page 42 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016...
- Page 43 Friction angles, at each stress setpoint at each displacement setting, including the Maximum Wall Friction at each stress setpoint. • Density Test data: Not applicable. Figure IV-20: Friction Angle Graph for Flow Function Test Figure IV-21: Friction Angle Graph for Wall Friction Test AMETEK Brookfield Page 43 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016...
- Page 44 • Single values for Arching Dimension and Rat-hole Diameter are calculated automatically using the “Critical Consolidation Stress”. • In Mass Flow, Arching Dimension and Hopper Half Angle are calculated. A graph of hopper half angle vs. hopper outlet dimension is given. The hopper outlet dimension is equivalent to the arching dimension. AMETEK Brookfield Page 44 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016...
- Page 45 • In Core Flow, a Rat-hole Profile graph is generated showing powder depth vs. rat- hole diameter. Figure IV-24: Powder Depth vs. Rat-Hole Diameter Graph • Time Consolidated Flow Function Test data shows two sets of Arching and Rat-hole dimensions, one based on the instantaneous flow function curve, and one based on the applicable time consolidated flow function curves. There is an option to use a separate density file. AMETEK Brookfield Page 45 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016...
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Page 46: Iv.7.3 How To Create A Data Report
A report of the corresponding data will be created in tabular format. Reports can also be created for comparisons and statistics using the same procedure. Figure IV-26: View Report Screen AMETEK Brookfield Page 46 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016... -
Page 47: Iv.7.4 How To Compare Data
• For Flow Function Test data, the Internal Friction Angle curve is used for comparisons. This reports the Internal Angles at critical stresses based on this curve. • For Time Consolidated Flow Function Test data, the Time Consolidated Internal AMETEK Brookfield Page 47 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016... - Page 48 • Hopper Half Angle is not included in the Comparison section, because each calculation requires specifying two data sets, a Flow Function (or Time Consolidated Flow Function) Test and a Wall Friction Test data set. • Rat-Hole Diameter and Arching Dimension values are displayed for each data set. To get a true Rat-Hole, the Bin Diameter and Height (Powder Height) value must be input. For Arching Dimension, choose either Conical or Plane for the proper hopper outlet. AMETEK Brookfield Page 48 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016...
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Page 49: Iv.8 Statistics Page
The statistics tab can be used to compare different values among many data sets. Reports can be created comparing statistics on “Steady State Failure Locus”, “Flow Function”, “Arching”, “Rat-Hole”, and “Density”. Refer to Figure IV-29 for an example of several Flow Functions Tests on Limestone Sand. AMETEK Brookfield Page 49 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016... - Page 50 Arching dimension and critical arching stress, friction angle, and density; Rat-hole diameter and critical rat-hole stress, friction angle, and density; fill bulk density and maximum bulk density. • Wall Friction Test data sets: Statistics can be done on the Maximum Wall locus gradient, angle, cohesion and angle at a given stress, fill bulk density and maximum bulk density. • Bulk Density Test data sets: Statistics can be done the fill bulk density and the maximum bulk density. AMETEK Brookfield Page 50 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016...
- Page 51 Figure IV-32: Data File Management Data can be exported or imported by clicking the appropriate icons at the top of the Analysis tab (‘arrow leaving page’ icon for export and ‘arrow entering page’ for import). Data files can be exported to either an Excel format or in an External Stress Data file format, called “.ADTG”, which utilizes the Access Database. The “.ADTG” file format can be used to transfer data files from one computer to another, both computers must run Powder Flow Pro software: Export the data file as an External file (*.ADTG). Move the resulting External file to the other computer. Import the file using that computer’s Powder Flow Pro software. AMETEK Brookfield Page 51 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016...
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Page 52: Iv.9 Custom Page
Page. See Figure IV-33. Figure IV-33: Custom Page IV.11 Help Files Help files are located in the Powder Flow Pro Software in the top left corner signified by a “question mark icon”. These files will help the user get a better understanding on how the PFT works. The help section also helps guide the user in setting up and running an accurate test. Figure IV-34: Help Icon AMETEK Brookfield Page 52 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016... -
Page 53: Appendix A: Overview Of Powder Flow Properties
For a given powder there is a critical outlet dimension that must be exceeded to ensure reliable discharge of a core-flow or mass-flow vessel. These are the critical rat-hole diameter the critical arching diameter D or D (depending on the hopper geometry). The Brookfield Powder Flow Tester (PFT) can calculate these critical dimensions following a flow function AMETEK Brookfield Page 53 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016... - Page 54 Figure A-1a: Core-flow Figure A-1b: Mass-flow What are the forms of the flow obstructions? Figure A-2a: 'Rat-hole' Figure A-2b: Arch Wedge Conical hopper hopper Figure A-3a: Conical hopper Figure A-3b: Wedge (plane) hopper AMETEK Brookfield Page 54 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016...
- Page 55 σ σ σ Figure A-4: Uniaxial unconfined failure test The above uniaxial unconfined failure test is conducted over a range of consolidation stresses and the flow function is constructed by plotting the unconfined failure strength versus the consolidation stress as shown in Figure A-5. AMETEK Brookfield Page 55 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016...
- Page 56 2<ff<4 Cohesive 4<ff<10 Easy flowing 10<ff Free flowing Anticipated uses of the Brookfield Powder Flow Tester: Benchmarking - Measure flow properties on all raw powders and blends to determine if there are differences in their flowability and whether these correspond with plant experience. New materials - Test new ingredients/blends versus existing ingredients/blends to determine whether the alternative material is likely to be easier, more difficult or no different to handle. This potential material handling cost can be factored into the purchasing decision.
- Page 57 40º. The presence of the wall friction has a negative feedback effect on the pressure increase with depth, so generally the stresses approach constant values at a depth of approximately 4 vessel diameters. AMETEK Brookfield Page 57 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016...
- Page 58 Figure A-7 to cause powder to slip. The wall friction angle is typically in the range of 10 to 45 degrees. The wall friction angle is also called the chute angle. Powder slip Figure A-7: Wall friction AMETEK Brookfield Page 58 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016...
- Page 59 It is the self-weight of the powder, its bulk density, that controls the stresses acting on the powder when flowing or when static in processing lines/ silos etc. The bulk density is measured during the course of the flow function test (and is required to calculate the critical outlet dimensions) and the wall friction test, but it can also be measured in a separate single test for bulk density alone. Compacted bulk density (ρ comp AMETEK Brookfield Page 59 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016...
- Page 60 3. Wall friction test - Measures friction between the powder and a given wall surface and the bulk density – used for assessing mass-flow hopper half angles and gravity flow chute angles. 4. Bulk density test – Measures bulk density curve of the powder. Note: To undertake a full silo design requires the user to run and combine the results of tests 1, 2 and 3. AMETEK Brookfield Page 60 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016...
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Page 61: Appendix B: Bcr-Limestone Test Procedure For Calibration Check On Brookfield Powder Flow Tester
Appendix B: BCR Limestone Test Procedure for Calibration Check on Brookfield Powder Flow Tester Background Information BCR-116 Limestone Powder (2500cc, 3.2kg per jar) is the reference material used to perform a calibration check. It is certified by the European Commission, Joint Research Centre, located in Belgium. The powder is available for purchase from Brookfield. 9 tests can be performed per jar with the Standard Volume Shear Cell (263cc per test), 55 tests with the Small Volume Shear Cell (43cc per test). Although best practice is to use a fresh sample for each test, degradation of the limestone during the test is not significant. Therefore the limestone powder can therefore be reused for additional calibration checks. The Certificate of Analysis which comes with the BCR-116 Limestone states that the material is valid for 5 years after purchase. Sample Preparation Condition the limestone for 24 hours by spreading the powder out on the pan so in a thin layer no more than a centimeter deep. - Page 62 Setup tab page. Data Analysis Average the values for major principal consolidation stress and unconfined failure strength from all tests. Use the table in the attached document (BCR Limestone Calibration Verification Table) to determine whether your PFT is in calibration. Email the ADTG file for each test to Brookfield for our PFT records database, using sales@brookfieldengineering.com. Calibration Verification Tables When running the flow function test described above, the average values for major principal consolidating stress and unconfined failure strength should fall between the MIN PASS and MAX PASS values in the tables below to verify calibration. Note that there are 5 levels of consolidating stress. All stress and strength values listed are in units of kilopascals (kPa).
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Page 63: Appendix C: Glossary
The largest Rathole diameter a powder can support before collapsing in a Core Flow regime. Critical Stress: The Unconfined Failure Strength of the powder forming the Critical Arch or the Critical Rathole. This is determined by taking the Unconfined Failure Angle at the corresponding Critical Consolidation Stress. AMETEK Brookfield Page 63 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016... - Page 64 The mathematics involves dividing the density of the powder at each consilidation stress into the value for the unconfined failure strength. This approach analyzes the strength of the powder in the abstract, which means that the influence of the hopper is not included. AMETEK Brookfield Page 64 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016...
- Page 65 A measure of the potential for the powder to stick to a wall surface. This depends on the Consolidation Level. Wall Friction Test: The distance the powder travels across the wall surface before the Failure Locus is measured. AMETEK Brookfield Page 65 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016...
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Page 66: Appendix D: Pft Packing To Ship For Repair And Service
Appendix D: PFT Packing to Ship for Repair and Service Note: All items must be packed as shown. If your packaging is missing, please contact Brookfield Engineering for replacement parts. Failure to do so could result in costly damage to the PFT. - Page 67 Screw feet in all the way. Ensure that the Vane Lid (Part Number PFT-500 for 6” Lid or Part Number PFT- 515 for 5” Lid) and Trough (Part Number PFT-400 for 6” Trough or Part Number PFT-405 for 5” Trough) are installed on the PFT. This is necessary in order to lock the suspension system inside the instrument so that movement cannot take place during transport. AMETEK Brookfield Page 67 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016...
- Page 68 Vane Lid so that the foam is slightly compressed. Do not hold longer than 2 seconds because this will cause further compression of the foam insert, which is not desired. AMETEK Brookfield Page 68 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016...
- Page 69 Secure the access door for the bubble level by using plastic shrink wrap or tape that will not damage the paint. Secure the foam collar with plastic shrinkwrap or Velcro Strapping (Part Number PFT-115), which is also supplied in the Repack Kit. Access Door for Bubble Level AMETEK Brookfield Page 69 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016...
- Page 70 NOTE: The marks indicating the front have two cut outs. Cut Outs Bottom Foam Packaging Piece Place the plastic bag (PFT-BAG) onto the bottom foam packaging piece and open the bag. Gently insert the PFT into the bottom foam piece. Locate and lift the instrument, 10) using the hand-hold positions on the bottom and back of the PFT. This requires two people to lift the instrument. AMETEK Brookfield Page 70 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016...
- Page 71 Slide the plastic bag up over the PFT from the bottom to the top. 11) Secure the plastic bag at the top with a rubber band, which is supplied in the Repack 12) Kit. Top Foam Packaging Piece Place the top foam packaging piece (PFT-PACK5) on top of the PFT. 13) AMETEK Brookfield Page 71 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016...
- Page 72 Slide the outer carton box (PFT-PACK2) over the PFT and insert between the outer 14) carton packaging kit and the bottom foam packaging piece. Bottom Foam Packaging Piece Outer Carton Packaging Kit AMETEK Brookfield Page 72 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016...
- Page 73 If the PFT is not being sent back to you, package all necessary items in bubble bags and place in accessory carton (Part Number PFT- PACK1). Close and tape up the accessory carton. 16) Place the accessory carton (PFT-PACK1) on top of the top foam packaging piece. 17) If you do not have the accessory carton, please contact Brookfield for replacement parts. If the accessory carton is not used, damage to the instrument may occur. AMETEK Brookfield Page 73 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016...
- Page 74 Close, tape and seal the outer carton box top. 18) Use 2 straps with the strapping protectors (Part Number CTN-14) to secure the 19) outer carton packaging kit (Part Number PFT-PACK3) in one direction. Strap the outer carton to the pallet using 2 more straps with strapping protectors (Part Number CTN-14) in the other direction (see Figure A). If you have the Repack Kit, use the lashing straps (Part Number PFT-116) with the strapping protectors (Part Number CTN-14) (see Figure B). Straps MUST be secured tight to prevent any damage to the instrument while in transit. AMETEK Brookfield Page 74 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016...
- Page 75 SHIP THE CARTON BY FREIGHT! Do not use a package carrier service. It is important that the carton remain in an upright vertical position during shipment in order to protect the instrument from damage. AMETEK Brookfield Page 75 Manual No. M09-1200-F1016...
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Page 76: Appendix E: Warranty Repair And Service
Telephone: (508) 946-6200 Fax: (508) 923-5009 www.brookfieldengineering.com For repair or service outside the United States, consult AMETEK Brookfield or the authorized dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. For repair or service in the United Kingdom return to: AMETEK (GB) Limited...