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- Page 1 SandShaker Mechanical Sieve Field Analysis Kit Installation Manual Rev. 2 10/10/02 Part #11450022...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: SYSTEM DESCRIPTION............... 3 ..................3 UNCTION AND HEORY ..................4 YSTEM OMPONENTS CHAPTER 2: SYSTEM INSTALLATION............. 6 CHAPTER 3: SYSTEM OPERATION..............7 CHAPTER 4: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE............. 8 CHAPTER 5: SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING........... 9 CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS ............10 CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM SCHEMATIC.............. - Page 4 DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS This uses the following conventions to present information: An exclamation point icon indicates a WARNING of a situation or condition that could lead to personal injury or death. You should not proceed until you read and thoroughly understand the WARNING WARNING message.
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Page 5: Chapter 1: System Description
Chapter 1: System Description Function and Theory The Keck SandShaker is a mechanical sieve kit designed to provide reliable grain size analysis. It features 20 stainless steel screens ranging in size from US sieve No. 4 to 270. The sample is placed into the top of five clear acrylic cylinders and shaken to distribute particles. -
Page 6: System Components
System Components Knob Top Plug Foam Gasket Stainless Steel Sieve Frame Cylinder Bottom Plug Figure 1... - Page 7 Quantity Description Frame Cylinders Top cap Bottom Plug Foam gaskets Sieves Sieves: • Stainless steel mesh and edging • Twenty (20) interchangeable units • Sizes: Sieve Designation Mesh Opening (inches) US Standard Sieve No. 187 OPN 0.1870 132 OPN 0.1320 90 OPN 0.0900 72 OPN...
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Page 8: Chapter 2: System Installation
Chapter 2: System Installation Your SandShaker comes as an assembled unit. When unpacking, be sure that all necessary components have been included and are not damaged. Refer to page 5, System Components for a complete list. -
Page 9: Chapter 3: System Operation
Chapter 3: System Operation 1) Dry the soil or formation sample. 2) Press the selected sieves into the recess of the cylinders; the flat side of the sieve should be pressed against the flat face of the cylinder (the sieve has been constructed to fit tightly within the cylinder). Apply pressure to the metal edge when inserting or removing the pieces. -
Page 10: Chapter 4: System Maintenance
Chapter 4: System Maintenance Clean component pieces with mild detergent and water. Rinse with • clean tap water. A soft bristle plastic brush may be used to dislodge dirt. • Allow to air dry. •... -
Page 11: Chapter 5: System Troubleshooting
Chapter 5: System Troubleshooting Problem: Sandshaker will not screw together. Solution: 1) Make certain that clear cylinders do not have sand or other foreign matter between them. Problem: Sieve operation is incorrect Solutions: 1) Check for damaged gaskets. 2) Check for damaged screens. -
Page 12: Chapter 6: System Specifications
Chapter 6: System Specifications Guide to the Textural Classification of Soil (U.S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service). Figure 2... -
Page 13: Chapter 7: System Schematic
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Page 14: Chapter 8: Replacement Parts List
Chapter 8: Replacement Parts List Part Number Part Description 51450001 Assy, Screen Pack, SS, SandShaker 51450002 Assy, Frame, PC, SandShaker 21450001 Cylinder, ACR, SandShaker 11450001 Gasket, SandShaker 21450002 Plug, ACR, SandShaker 21450003 Cap, ACR, SandShaker 11450022 Manual, SandShaker... - Page 15 Notes...
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Page 18: The Warranty
For a period of one (1) year from date of first sale, product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship. Geotech agrees to repair or replace, at Geotech’s option, the portion proving defective, or at our option to refund the purchase price thereof. Geotech will have no... - Page 20 Geotech Environmental Equipment, Inc 2650 East 40 Avenue Denver, Colorado 80205 (303) 320-4764 ● (800) 833-7958 ● FAX (303) 322-7242 email: sales@geotechenv.com website: www.geotechenv.com In Michigan Call Geotech Environmental Equipment Inc. 1099 East Grand River Road Suite 6 Williamston, Michigan 48895...
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