Operating Instructions - Gilson TS-2 Operating Manual

Gilson Company, Inc.
i. Check electrical wiring of your Testing Screen to
make sure it is wired as ordered and is appropriate
for your power source. Standard Testing Screens are
driven by a 115V/60Hz, 1/2hp electric motor requiring
12—15 amps to operate. A dedicated 20 amp circuit is
recommended. Machines with model numbers ending
in "F" are configured to operate on 230V/50Hz.
• Locate the voltage label on the back of the Testing
Screen, and check to be sure that the machine
is wired as ordered.
• Make sure your electrical power source is of a
like configuration.
• Make sure the Testing Screen and your electrical
power source are properly grounded.
• Make sure the switch (located on right, vertical
surface of the top cover) is in the OFF position:
GREEN button OUT
RED button IN

3.0 operAtinG inStrUCtionS

Read and understand ALL of the safety and operating
instructions and sample capacity information in this manual
before operating the Testing Screen. These instructions
cover operation of the Testing Screen, not performance
of any test.
Your Testing Screen operates on electric current. Follow
appropriate safety precautions.
a. Locate the Testing Screen's power switch, which is
found on the right, vertical surface of the top cover.
Make sure that the switch is in the OFF position:
GREEN button OUT
RED button IN
Plug your Testing Screen's three-pronged plug into
a properly-grounded power source; or otherwise
properly ground your Testing Screen.
b. Release the clamping force of the separator.
tS-1: Pull the hydraulic pump handle all the way
toward the front of the machine.
tS-2: Turn clamp rods counterclockwise.
or
c. Load your desired sequence of screen trays into your
Testing Screen, being careful not to pinch your fingers
with already inserted screen trays. Wear gloves during
this process.
d. Apply clamping force on the trays.
tS-1: Apply short strokes to the hydraulic pump
handle. The hydraulic system will apply tension on
both sides of the separator.
tS-2: Turn the two clamp rods clockwise simultane-
ously and as equally as possible using your sense of
touch to determine when the trays are firmly clamped.
Do not Overtighten: This can cause damage and
wear to parts. It is better to under-tighten, though this
will cause noisy operation. To reduce noise, increase
clamping pressure by turning the clamp rods simul-
taneously clockwise.
note: Do not wear loose clothing which can get
caught on the clamp rods while making this final
adjustment.
e. The machine is turned ON by pushing the GREEN
button and turned OFF by pushing the RED button.
f. Load the Testing Screen. The Testing Screen will work
more efficiently if the machine is started first. Choose
your loading method by considering the nature and
characteristics of your sample and the type of dust it
will release into the atmosphere.
g. There are two types of tests:
1. Agitation of the sample until separation is complete.
2. Agitation of the sample for a predetermined
period of time.
Your choice will depend on the nature and charac-
teristics of your sample and on the requirements
of your test.
If your test requires complete separation, watch the
test progress through the top of the Testing Screen.
To determine whether material is still passing through
a fine mesh screen, insert the clean dust pan tray
directly below the screen tray in question. Separation
is complete when no particles fall into the tray.
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