Installing The Machine - Mecmesin MultiTest-x Series Operating Instructions Manual

Mecmesin MultiTest-x manual

Installing the Machine

After placing the machine on a stable and level work surface, and in the case of the
MultiTest 5-x, bolting it down, check that the mains inlet voltage corresponds to your
electrical installation - either 110V or 230V AC. The label on the fuse holder
immediately adjacent to the mains inlet connector indicates which voltage the system
is set for. If the machine does not correspond to your supply, inform Mecmesin or an
Authorised Representative, who will rectify the situation. Connecting a mains powered
test frame to the wrong mains-supply will almost certainly cause extensive damage to
the equipment.
Mecmesin test frames must only ever be connected to a mains power installation that
has a fully installed earthing system. CONNECTING A MAINS-POWERED TEST
FRAME TO AN ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET WITHOUT AN EARTH
CONNECTION IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND COULD LEAD TO A RISK OF
ELECTROCUTION.
Mecmesin test frames should only ever be installed in suitable environmental
conditions. The operating temperature should be within the range 5ºC to 40ºC and the
relative humidity should not exceed 92.5%.
After the above points have been checked and confirmed to be correct, the machine
may be connected to the mains outlet using only with the mains lead supplied.
When power is applied with the ON/OFF switch in the 'ON' position the LCD display
will become illuminated showing that power is reaching the machine. When the
procedures and calibration information available have finished loading, a screen
allowing one of four options to be selected will be displayed; this indicates that the
system is ready for use.
Ensure that access to the [Emergency Stop] button on the MultiTest-x control panel
is never obstructed. Check its basic operation with reference to the operating manual.
Note that for test frames with a height of greater than 1 metre, customers in Europe
are required to ensure that a force of 20% of machine weight or 250newtons
(whichever is lesser) applied to the top of the machine shall not be capable of toppling
the machine, or machine and bench together. Consequently, to assist customers who
need to meet this requirement two 'locating eyes' are fitted to the base casting of the
MultiTest 5-x. Customers should seek advice from their local health & safety
representative when installing a MultiTest 5-x, 10-x or 25-x.
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