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- Page 1 OPERATING MANUAL Gilson Aqua-Check Moisture Tester MA-26X Rev: 01/2019 PHONE: 800-444-1508 P.O. Box 200, Lewis Center, Ohio 43035-0200 FAX: 800-255-5314 740-548-7298 E-mail: customerservice@gilsonco.com Product Web Page: www.globalgilson.com 740-548-5314...
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
Gilson Company, Inc. Gilson Aqua-Check Moisture Tester: MA-26X SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Review and completely understand the operating and safety instructions before using this unit. WARNING! The calcium carbide reagent used with this test must be handled with great care. When exposed to water, calcium carbide produces highly flammable or explosive acetylene gas. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Gilson Company, Inc. Gilson Aqua-Check Moisture Tester: MA-26X TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Safety Instructions ........2 Table of Contents. -
Page 4: Unpacking & Set-Up
Calcium Carbide Reagent*. Any components or accesso- ries are available individually from Gilson. Model numbers to order are listed separately in this manual. *Calcium Carbide Reagent is available separately from Gilson as MAA-44 in a 10lb can. MA-26X Page 4... -
Page 5: Operating Instructions
Gilson Company, Inc. Gilson Aqua-Check Moisture Tester: MA-26X 3.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Following these procedures closely and consistently will increase the accuracy and repeatability of your test results. Step 1. Use the dry, coarse-bristle brush to thoroughly clean all residue from the Aqua-Check vessel and chamber cap. - Page 6 Gilson Company, Inc. Gilson Aqua-Check Moisture Tester: MA-26X Step 4. Place the prepared and weighed sample into the Aqua-Check vessel. For cohesive samples as described above, also place the two steel pulverizing balls into the vessel. Step 4: Placing sample into vessel Step 4: Placing steel Pulverizing Balls into vessel Step 5.
- Page 7 Gilson Company, Inc. Gilson Aqua-Check Moisture Tester: MA-26X Step 7. Agitating the sample: Without Pulverizing Balls: Hold the Aqua-Check vertically with the gauge facing down and agitate vigorously for 5—10 seconds. Turn the Aqua-Check around, and with the gauge facing up agitate again for 5—10 seconds. Tap the sides so that the sample falls into the chamber cap.
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Page 8: Accuracy
Gilson Company, Inc. Gilson Aqua-Check Moisture Tester: MA-26X 4.0 ACCURACY When testing soils, it is recommended that the procedures in ASTM D 4944, Standard Test Method for Field Determination of Water (Moisture) Content of Soil by the Calcium Carbide Gas Pressure Tester Method be followed. This will insure accurate and reliable results. -
Page 9: Troubleshooting
Gilson Company, Inc. Gilson Aqua-Check Moisture Tester: MA-26X 5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING GILSON AQUA-CHECK TROUBLESHOOTING High Possible Testing procedure errors Review instructions and procedures. Incorrect sample weights Check balance operation and re-zero. Errors in corrected values Change in material type. Repeat correlation procedure with new material.