Attaching Mast And Load Cell Assembly - ChemInstruments AR-2000 Operating Instructions Manual

ATTACHING MAST AND LOAD CELL ASSEMBLY

Attach the mast to the test frame using the small clamping knobs that are included.
Make sure the mast is mounted with the flat side on the backside as shown in Figure 2.
The attachment holes for the mast are located on the back panel of the test frame
toward the left end of the frame when viewed from the back.
C
B
BACK PANEL
Figure 1 - Mast Mounting Locations
NOTE: If the tests to be run use relatively short sample strips at 90° or 180°, mount the
mast using the holes marked "C" in Figure 1. If testing longer strips, mount the mast
using holes marked "B" in Figure 1.
Slide the pivoting bracket with load cell assembly onto the mast and tighten the large
clamping bolt that is part of the assembly. On the side panel of the AR-2000, one end
of the load cell cable is permanently attached. Plug the free end of this cable into the
socket on the load cell assembly. (See Figure 2)
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Adhesion/Release Tester Operating Instructions (AR-2000)