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5 TESTING THICK SAMPLES
(These instructions apply only to the Elcometer 3000/3 Motorised Clemen Unit)
The standard Elcometer 3000/3 Motorised Clemen Unit will test samples up to
a maximum thickness of 3 mm (0.12"). An optional adjustment kit is available
which will allow testing of samples up to 20 mm (0.8") thick (see "Spares" on
page 15).
The adjustment kit consists of the following parts:
Part
Description
A
5 mm (0.2") spacer for load beam base
B
12 mm (0.5") spacer for sample clamp
C
Height gauge for wheel (5 mm, 10 mm, 15 mm, 20 mm)
D
Hexagonal wrench
E
Screws for load beam base
F
Screws for sample clamp
G
Height adjustable wheel
Refer to Figure 7 for the location of the parts (A, B, C, etc.).
Fit the parts in accordance with the recommendations given in Table 1.
Sample thickness
(mm)
(inches)
0.5 to 5
0.02 to 0.2
5 to 10
0.2 to 0.4
10 to 15
0.4 to 0.6
15 to 20
0.6 to 0.8
Fix the load beam base and sample clamp using screws of an appropriate
length (parts E and F).
Use the height gauge (part C) to adjust the height of the nylon wheel and then
tighten the knurled wheel to lock in place.
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Table 1: Adjustment kit - fitting parts
(A)
5 mm (0.2")
spacers for load
beam base
12 mm (0.5")
spacer for
sample clamp
0
1
2
3
Quantity
3
1
2
1
4 sets
2 sets
1
(B)
Height gauge
for wheel
(mm)
No
No
Yes
Yes
(C)
5
10
15
20
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