Elcometer 3000 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Guide Elcometer 3000 Motorised and Manual Clemen Unit www.elcometer.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Motorised Clemen Unit: 20kg (44lb) © Elcometer Limited 2008 - 2018. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored (in a retrieval system or otherwise) or translated into any language, in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, manual or otherwise) without the prior written permission of Elcometer Limited.
  • Page 3: Overview

    1 OVERVIEW Available in two versions; Manual and Motorised, the Elcometer 3000 Clemen Unit is a robust and simple-to-use instrument for evaluation of the resistance to scratching of a coated surface. The sample can be metal, wood, glass, plastic or other hard materials.
  • Page 4: Box Contents

    Mains Leads: UK, EUR & US  The Elcometer 3000 Clemen Unit is packed in a plywood and / or heavy duty cardboard and foam package. It is recommended that this packaging is retained and reused in the event that the instrument needs to be transported.
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    The Elcometer 3000 Motorised Clemen Unit is heavy; manual lifting of the tester must be carried out by at least two people. Place the Elcometer 3000 on a flat level surface suitable for the load imposed by the tester. The Elcometer 3000 Motorised Clemen Unit has adjustable feet which can be used to level the tester.
  • Page 6 The tool will lower down onto the sample at the start of the test and raise up at the end of the test. Inspect the sample for damage in accordance with the requirements of the test standard. Repeat the test as necessary, increase the loading between test. en-5 www.elcometer.com...
  • Page 7: Testing A Sample - Motorised Clemen Unit

    Slide the weight along the load beam to the required load and lock in place by tightening the knurled wheel. The load can be set from 0 to 1.5kg (0 to 3.3lb) using the sliding weight. www.elcometer.com en-6...
  • Page 8 6.3 TESTING THICK SAMPLES The Elcometer 3000 Motorised Clemen Unit as supplied can be used to test samples with a maximum thickness of 3mm (0.12"). An Adjustment Kit is available to purchase as an optional accessory which allows testing of samples up to 20mm (0.8") thick.
  • Page 9 1) Fit the load beam base and sample clamp to the spacers using screws of an appropriate length (Parts E & F above). 2) Use the height gauge (Part C above) to adjust the height of the nylon wheel and then tighten the knurled wheel to lock in place. www.elcometer.com en-8...
  • Page 10: Spares & Accessories

    7 SPARES & ACCESSORIES 7.1 BALL TOOL Each Elcometer 3000 is supplied with a 1mm (0.04") tungsten carbide ball tool as standard. Due to the nature of the test, the ball tool will wear with use. Spare / replacement tools are available to purchase from Elcometer or your local Elcometer supplier.
  • Page 11: Warranty Statement

    9 WARRANTY STATEMENT The Elcometer 3000 is supplied with a 12 month warranty against manufacturing defects, excluding contamination and wear. Replacement consumable parts and accessories, including but not limited to, ball and cutting tools, are excluded from the warranty. 10 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 10.1 ELCOMETER 3000 MANUAL CLEMEN UNIT...
  • Page 12: Legal Notices & Regulatory Information

    All other trademarks acknowledged. The Elcometer 3000 Clemen Unit is packed in a plywood and / or heavy duty cardboard and foam package. It is recommended that this packaging is retained and reused in the event that the instrument needs to be transported. If the packaging is disposed of, please ensure that this is done in an environmentally sensitive manner.

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