Index Exclusion of liability ....................... 4 Description of device ....................5 Safety information ....................6 2.1 Symbols used ..................... 6 2.2 Safety notes and hints ..................6 Delivery of device ..................... 7 3.1 Damages during carriage .................. 7 3.2 Shipment ......................7 3.3 Standard delivery ....................
Exclusion of liability Illustrations, descriptions as well as the technical specifications conform to the instruction manual on hand at the time of publishing or printing. However, Zehntner GmbH Testing Instruments policy is one of continuous product development. All changes resulting from technical progress, modified construction or similar are reserved without obligation for Zehntner to update.
Description of device The ZSH 2290 is a hardness tester according to Wolff-Wilborn with three test loads for determination of resistance of coatings to mechanical stress by pencils of different hardness. Application areas: For many sectors of industry including paint, furniture and vehicle •...
Unauthorized modifications and changes of the ZSH 2290 are not permitted. Reproduction without permission is not allowed. Zehntner GmbH Testing Instruments refuses all warranty and liability claims for damages caused by usage of the ZSH 2290 in combination with non-original accessories, or accessories from 3 party suppliers.
7 days. However, the period could vary depending on the courier. Hence, it is recommended to check the exact time limit when receiving the goods. If there are any damages also inform your authorized Zehntner agent or Zehntner GmbH Testing Instruments immediately. 3.2 Shipment Should the device be transported again, it must be packaged properly.
1 certificate of manufacturer 1 instruction manual 1 carrying case Zehntner GmbH Testing Instruments refuses all warranty and liability claims for damages caused by usage of the ZSH 2290 in combination with non-original accessories, or accessories from third party suppliers. Page 8...
Preliminaries 5.1 Pencil preparation Carefully remove the wooden mantle with the sharpener on a length of • approximately 5-6 mm. Make sure not to damage the lead. The remaining wood can be removed by a fingernail. Rub the lead against the emery paper (No. 400) maintaining an exact angle of •...
• Insert the selected pencil into the pencil guide of the desired load (5N, 7.5 N or • 10 N) of the ZSH 2290, until the lead touches the surface. Tighten it with the respective fixing screw. • Page 11...
Sharpen the pencils and trim the leads as described in chapter 5.1 “Pencil • preparation” on page 10. Place the ZSH 2290 on a flat surface and insert the pencil as described in • chapter 5.2 “Inserting the pencils” on page 11.
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Hold the ZSH 2290 at the wheel hubs (5) and move it forward at uniform speed • for a sufficient length (at least 3 mm – see the standards). Hint: In order to obtain evaluable results it is recommended to move the tester forward for a sufficient length.
Cleaning and storage For cleaning of the unit use a clean, soft cloth. Only use mild cleaning agents. • Store the ZSH 2290 and any accessories in its carrying case in order to avoid • damages. Do not use strong acids or alkaline liquids for cleaning.