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- Page 1 Elcometer 8400 Heated Press Operating Instructions...
- Page 2 The Elcometer 8400 Heated Press has been tested in accordance with EU regulations governing Electro-magnetic compliance and it meets the required directives. Note: Readings on the control panel may be affected if the unit is operated within a radio frequency electromagnetic strength of greater than 3 V/m.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Section Page About this instrument ........2 1.1 These instructions . -
Page 4: About This Instrument
These instructions describe the operation of the following Elcometer 8400 Heated Presses: • Elcometer 8400/1, 0 N to 10 000 N (0 lbf to 2248 lbf) • Elcometer 8400/2, 0 N to 20 000 N (0 lbf to 4496 lbf) •... -
Page 5: Standards
8400 Heated Press. It contains information on the parts and controls of the instrument and advice on safe use of the equipment. When you have finished reading this section you will be ready to start using your Elcometer 8400 Heated Press. -
Page 6: The Parts Of The Instrument
2.2 The parts of the instrument The main parts of your Elcometer 8400 Heated Press are shown in Figure 1. Press adjusting wheel Screw plate Top plate Upper Table Specimens Control HEA TING HIGH panel Lower Table Lower Table HEA TING... -
Page 7: The Controls
2.3 The controls Your Elcometer 8400 Heated Press includes a control panel (Figure 2/Figure 3) which is used to display and control plate temperature and display the force applied to the specimens. Temperature display/control and heating on/off: Upper Table Upper plate (table) -
Page 8: Zeroing The Load Display
2.3.1 Power on/off To switch the instrument on or off, rotate the main switch mounted on the control panel. An indicator light on the control panel illuminates when the power is on. 2.3.2 Plate temperature The temperature of the top and bottom plates is displayed on two temperature controllers on the control panel. -
Page 9: Adjusting The Pressing Force
Elcometer 8400/3: 30 000 N (6744 lbf) 2.6 Caution The Elcometer 8400 Heated Press has been manufactured with your safety in mind. However, improper use can result in damage to the machine. Please observe the precautions discussed in these operating instructions. -
Page 10: Testing A Specimen
3 TESTING A SPECIMEN 1. Connect the Elcometer 8400 Heated Press to the mains supply. 2. Switch on the instrument. The temperature displays, load display and load sensor cooling fan will operate. 3. Place the specimens in the centre of the bottom plate. -
Page 11: Pressing Force
In the unlikely event of a fault, the instrument should be returned to your local Elcometer supplier or directly to Elcometer. Details of Elcometer offices around the world are given on the outside cover of these Operating Instructions. Alternatively visit the Elcometer website,... -
Page 12: Technical Specification
In addition to the Elcometer 8400 Heated Press, Elcometer produces a wide range of other equipment for determining the physical characteristics of surface coatings. Users of the Elcometer 8400 Heated Press may also benefit from the following Elcometer products: •...
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