Brookfield PFT Powder Flow Tester Operating Instructions Manual page 14

10. SAVE ALL PACKING MATERIALS, INCLUDING THE TROUGH FOAM INSERTS.
11. Position the instrument so the AC power switch is easily accessible.
The AC input voltage and frequency must be within the appropriate range as shown
on the model and serial tag of the instrument (located on the back of the PFT).
12. Make sure the AC power switch located in the back of the instrument is in the off position.
Connect the power cord to the socket on the instrument and plug it into the appropriate AC
line. Turn the power switch on.
13. Remove the horseshoe shaped foam collar (PFT-104) from the area directly above the
Compression Plate.
14. Press the Up arrow key to raise the Compression Plate.
15. Remove the Sample Trough by lifting it up off of the Drive Disc on the instrument.
16. Remove the foam piece in the Trough.
17. Remove any additional components from the shipping package. Save the shipping container
and packaging for future use.
18. Connect the USB cable to the slot designated for the USB in the back of the instrument. If
RS-232 is used instead of USB, connect the cable to the RS-232 slot.
19. Connect the other end of the USB or RS-232 cable to a computer.
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
Horseshoe Shaped
Foam Collar
Figure I-5: Removal of foam collar
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