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Section 1 – Installation
Unpacking the Instrument
After the consistometer is unpacked, the operating equipment and spare parts on the packing
list should be checked to affirm that all have been received and none are damaged.
File an insurance claim with your freight carrier if damage has occurred during shipment.
Utility Requirements
Your unit will require dry, oil-free compressed shop air (not instrument quality) of 75 to 125
psi (517 to 862 kPa), and a water supply of 20 to 80 psi (138 to 552 kPa). The unit is capable
of operating in ambient temperatures from 1°C to 49°C (34°F to 120°F).
Tools and Equipment Required
A standard maintenance or mechanics tool set is adequate for the installation, operation, and
maintenance of the instrument. No special tools are required.
This unit is supplied with an installation kit, which includes the necessary hardware for the
water, air, and electrical hook-ups. The water and air hose may be cut to length and the
appropriate barbed fittings inserted into the hose and clamped into place.
Caution: The laboratory electrical power wiring must be capable of a 50-ampere load
and comply with local electrical codes. The instrument must be securely
connected to an appropriate earth ground. The ground wire must have a larger
diameter than that of the supply voltage conductors.
Setting up the Instrument
Make the appropriate electrical hook-ups between the top and bottom cabinets according to
the rear view of the enclosed Model 8340 Assembly drawing.
The weight of the slurry cup paddle should be recorded prior to using in order to establish the
original weight. Weight the paddle after every 20 tests. Replace paddle when the original
weight has dropped by 20%.
Connecting Air and Water
Water and air hose hook-ups are located at the lower rear of the instrument. Use the adapters
provided in the accessory kit for each of these connections. All of the fitting threads are
1/4" NPT.
1. Connect the air supply line to the inlet labeled AIR.
2. Connect the water supply line to the inlet labeled WATER IN.
3. Connect the water drain line to the outlet labeled WATER OUT.
SECTION 1 – INSTALLATION
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