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3.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Following these procedures closely and consistently will increase the accuracy and
repeatability of your test results.
STEP 1. Use the dry, Coarse-Bristle Brush to thoroughly clean all residue from the Aqua-Check Vessel
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and chamber cap.
STEP 1: Cleaning residue
from Vessel
STEP 2.
Select a representative sample of the test material. Cohesive materials that do not readily
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separate into individual particles, such as clay or silt soils, should be reduced by hand into small clumps.
STEP 3. Referring to separate instructions for the Electronic Balance, set up and zero the balance. Place
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the plastic Sample Cup on the balance and zero again. Carefully add small amounts of sample material
to the cup until the balance shows the required 20g.
If the moisture content of the material is expected to exceed 20%, a 10g sample should
NOTE:
be used, but the value read on the gauge must then be doubled. It is also possible to obtain
better resolution of drier materials (<10%) by doubling the sample size and halving the gauge
reading.
Gilson Aqua-Check Moisture Tester, MA-26X
STEP 1: Cleaning residue from chamber cap
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