Test Procedure - Elcometer 3000 Series Operating Instructions Manual

8. 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 g to 1500 g
using the sliding weight.
For loads between 1500 g
and 5000 g
11 lb), use the additional
1000 g weights
with your instrument; place
the required number of
these weights
vertical rod on the load
beam to obtain the correct
load. For example, if a load
of 3500 g
required, place 3 of the
1000 g weights
vertical rod and slide the
weight to the 500 g mark on
the scale.
The instrument and sample
are now ready for the test to
be carried out (Figure 6).

4.2 Test procedure

Keep fingers clear of the mechanism
during use.
1. Press the Start button.
The tool will start to move and will lower
down onto the sample at the start of the test,
raise up at the end of the test and then stop
automatically.
2. Inspect the
accordance with the requirements of the test
standard. Repeat the test as necessary, increasing the loading between
tests.
The complete destruction of a paint film on a metallic sample is observed when
the voltmeter needle indicates 10 V to 12 V and when the light in the start button
flashes (the electrical detection device operates only on metallic samples which
are uncoated on the reverse side).
(3.3 lb and
supplied
on the
(7.7 lb) is
on the
sample for damage
Figure 6. Motorised Clemen Unit
ready for test
in
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