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ELE International, a division of Hach Lange Ltd. In the interests of improving and updating its equipment, ELE reserves the right to alter specifications to equipment at any time ELE International 2011 9907X0071 Issue 2...
Centrifuge Extractor 1500, Centrifuge Extractor 3000 45-3810, 45-3815 Introduction Centrifuge extractor, 1500 g capacity EN 12697-1, ASTM D2172, AASHTO T58, T164 The centrifuge extractor is designed for use in the determination of bitumen percentage in bituminous mixtures. It has a removable, precision machined aluminum rotor-bowl with removable bowl-cover.
Centrifuge Extractor 1500, Centrifuge Extractor 3000 45-3810, 45-3815 Specification Standard Centrifuge Capacity 1500 g Speed range 0-3600 rpm Size 510 x 300 x 560 mm (h x w x l) Weight (approx.) 30 kg Power requirements 240 V / 0.75 amps...
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Centrifuge Extractor 1500, Centrifuge Extractor 3000 45-3810, 45-3815 Figure 2 Motor Drive Unit Cover Filter Discs Speed Controller Knurled Nut Fill Point Main Bearing Assembly Outer Bowl Retaining Bolts Drive Shaft Fasteners Start / Stop Spigot Top Cover Inner Bowl...
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Centrifuge Extractor 1500, Centrifuge Extractor 3000 45-3810, 45-3815 3.2.6 Three fasteners (10) are provided to retain the top cover (11) in position during the centrifuge process. 3.2.7 The cover incorporates a bearing that engages with the end of the drive shaft (4) to minimize vibration.
Regular PAT testing is one means of ensuring equipment continues to be electrically safe. DO NOT FLASH TEST ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT. If in doubt as to the most suitable connection point (which will usually be an earth stud or an external earth connection) contact the ELE Service Department for assistance. Operation Preparation 6.1.1 Set the speed control (12) fully anti-clockwise to the brake position and release the...
Centrifuge Extractor 1500, Centrifuge Extractor 3000 45-3810, 45-3815 6.1.4 Place a low ash filter paper ring (13) on the lip of the bowl (6), place the cover (7) in position and clamp the assembly using nut (8). 6.1.5 The assembly can be left for up to 1 hour to allow the solvent to take the bitumen into solution.
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Centrifuge Extractor 1500, Centrifuge Extractor 3000 45-3810, 45-3815 The vapor may flow into underground pits etc., and will be slow to disperse there or in enclosed vessels or other confined spaces. Such pits and enclosed vessels must only be entered when wearing breathing apparatus, with a colleague in attendance, and after authorization by a responsible person.
Centrifuge Extractor 1500, Centrifuge Extractor 3000 45-3810, 45-3815 7.4.4 Eye contact The eye should be thoroughly washed out with running water from a tap or saline solution from an eye wash bottle. Washing should be continued for at least 10 minutes, holding the eye-lid firmly open and ensuring that the washing liquid enters all parts of the eye.
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