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Gilson Company, Inc.
1.0 UNPACKING & SET-UP
The Porta-Screen
, packed for shipment, weighs between
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225—255lbs, depending on the model and the number of
trays packed inside. Use equipment to adequately to handle
this weight safely. Wear safety glasses and work gloves.
1.
The Porta-Screen
is shipped in a cardboard carton.
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Before you accept the shipment, check the carton for
visible damage. Note any damage on the freight bill, and
proceed with inspection.
2.
Place the carton on its side so that you can remove the
staples from the bottom. Open the bottom flaps and
set the machine upright again. Lift off the carton and
set it aside until you are sure that the Porta-Screen
acceptable condition.
3.
Check the machine for shipping damage. If you find
concealed damage after you have signed for the Porta-
Screen
, call the delivering carrier immediately for an
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inspection. Save all packing materials, and leave the
Porta-Screen
as it is.
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4.
Check the tag on the electric motor of the Porta-Screen
to be sure that the machine is wired as ordered.
5.
Release clamping pressure on the Porta-Screen
rotating the clamp levers outward and upward 180°.
6.
Remove trays by sliding them out the front of the machine.
7.
Choose your operating site:
a. The Porta-Screen
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pronged, grounded receptacle with appropriate
electrical current for the machine.
b. Choose a well-ventilated site.
c. Set the Porta-Screen
or other surface.
8.
When you have placed the Porta-Screen
location, and each time you move it, level the unit by
adjusting the three leveling legs.
To extend a leg, place your foot on the edge of the pad,
and lift up on the machine above the leg.
To contract a leg, depress the leg lock tab, which extends
from the case above each footpad.
Use the bullseye level in the top frame crossbar as a guide.
After you have placed the Porta-Screen
trays by
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requires a properly-wired, three-
on a solid, stable floor, platform,
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in its operating
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into service,
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observe the distribution of sample material in the trays at
the end of a test. If the material is not evenly distributed,
re-level the machine.
9.
Reinstall the trays in the Porta-Screen
clamped.
10. Do not plug in the Porta-Screen
use it.
2.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
is in
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NOTE: Please read and understand all safety and op-
erating instructions for the Gilson Porta-Screen
putting it into service.
2.1 Safety Precautions
WARNING:
Only operate the machine in a properly
ventilated area.
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WARNING:
DO NOT operate the machine without having
all guards and covers in place.
WARNING:
ALWAYS level the machine prior to operation.
WARNING:
Stop the machine immediately and re-level
if excessive vibration or machine movement
occurs.
WARNING:
The electric motor on this machine has internal
thermal protection. If the motor shuts off
from overload, the machine may restart by
itself after cooling off, unless the machine is
unplugged during cool-down.
WARNING:
Take care NOT to pinch your fingers between
the clamp levers and the machine frame.
WARNING:
ALWAYS unplug or disconnect machine
from the power source when the unit is not
in operation.
WARNING:
Keep all parts of your body away from moving
parts of the machine while it is operating.
WARNING:
ALWAYS we a r s a fe t y g l a s s e s a n d
recommended hearing protection when
operating, maintaining, or repairing this
machine.
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Gilson Porta-Screen
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: PS-3 & PS-4
. Leave them un-
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until you are ready to
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