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ASTM C 39, the compression machine should be calibrated again “On original installation or immediately after relocation.” Gilson does not provide calibration services directly, but can provide a list of calibrators in your area. Contact our Technical Department at 800.444.1508...
Gilson Company, Inc. Concrete Compression Testing Machines: MC-250CS, MC-300CS, MC-250CP & MC-300CP FOREWORD Classic and Classic Plus Peak Load Indicators are • T hree software programmable calibration points designed and constructed with great care in every phase with password protection (No need to turn a poten- of assembly.
Gilson Company, Inc. Concrete Compression Testing Machines: MC-250CS, MC-300CS, MC-250CP & MC-300CP 2.4 Peak Load Indicator & Screen Display Classic model displays live load while specimen is un- Classic Plus model displays live load plus load rate der test and peak load when sample break is detected.
Gilson Company, Inc. Concrete Compression Testing Machines: MC-250CS, MC-300CS, MC-250CP & MC-300CP 4.1 Setting the Engineering Units dicator begins waiting for the load to exceed the thresh- old (0.5% of Full Scale), which signals the beginning of Press the <ENTER> key from the Live Screen. The four the next test.
Gilson Company, Inc. Concrete Compression Testing Machines: MC-250CS, MC-300CS, MC-250CP & MC-300CP 6.0 HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE 6.1 Metered Advance Position 6.4 Retract position Placing Control Handle No.1 (see Figure 1) into the me- Placing Control Handle No. 1 into the retract position re-...
Gilson Company, Inc. Concrete Compression Testing Machines: MC-250CS, MC-300CS, MC-250CP & MC-300CP 6.5 Figure 1: Control Valve CONTROL VALVE Figure 1 6.6 Sequence of Operation 1. With Pump Motor switched off, carefully center 9. To release pressure so that the platen will return af- specimen in testing machine.
Gilson Company, Inc. Concrete Compression Testing Machines: MC-250CS, MC-300CS, MC-250CP & MC-300CP 6.7.2 Safety Precautions WARNING!: To avoid possible injury: • Disconnect the pump from its electrical supply be- • The frequency of oil changes will depend upon the fore performing maintenance or repair procedures. general working conditions, severity of use and over- • Repairs and maintenance should be performed in a...
Add oil. Run pump to work out air. If the above corrective measures fail to make the pump function properly, it is recommended that you notify Gilson Company, Inc. or a qualified service representative. Under no conditions allow unqualified personnel to attempt to repair the pump, particularly the pump block unit or control valve unit, as serious and irreparable damage may result.
Gilson Company, Inc. Concrete Compression Testing Machines: MC-250CS, MC-300CS, MC-250CP & MC-300CP 8.2 Pump Parts List Item Part No. Description Req’d 58196WH2 Electric Motor (For PE17-FORN & PE17-TEST) 303912 Electric Motor (For PE17N-TEST) 11141 Machine Screw (#6-20 x 3/8 Lg.) Decal (IMPORTANT portion is on electric motor;...
Gilson Company, Inc. Concrete Compression Testing Machines: MC-250CS, MC-300CS, MC-250CP & MC-300CP 8.4 Top View & Parts List TOP VIEW PARTS LIST Item Part No. Description Req’d 66218BK Cover Plate 10030 Cap Screw (5/16-18 UNC x 3/4 Lg.) 20937 Vent Cap...
Gilson Company, Inc. Concrete Compression Testing Machines: MC-250CS, MC-300CS, MC-250CP & MC-300CP 8.4.3 Motor Control Assembly & Parts List MOTOR CONTROL ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST Item Part No. Description Req’d 11202 Nipple 12301 Toggle Switch 205409 On/Off Label Decal 24733 Cord Set...
This limited and exclusive remedy does not cover normal wear and tear. The Gilson Company, Inc. product must be free from accident, damage by fire, water or act of God to be eligible for warranty.