Warranty All ATS, Inc. manuals are shipped with a warranty. Units have a warranty against defective parts and workmanship for one full year from date of shipment. See the back page of this manual for details.
This tester may be used alone or with a refrigeration unit for testing requiring lower temperatures. The top view of a typical tester is shown below in Figure 1. ATS's Series 510 Sealant Testers are designed to perform Aymar type tests at 0.125 in./hr., with a 9,999-cycle maximum.
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Section 1. System Overview 1.2 Specifications Below is a list of standard specifications for the Series 510 Horizontal Sealant Testers. Aymar Standards• Mode of Operation: 1,000 lbs. per station Load Capacity: 4 (standard) Station Number: 0 - 9,999 cycles Cycle Counter: 0.125 in./hr.
Section 2. Safety 2.1 For Owners, Operators, and Maintenance Personnel Read and understand all instructions and safety precautions listed in this manual before installing or operating your unit. If you have any questions regarding the operation of the unit or instructions in this manual, contact our Service Department. In addition to the safety warnings listed below, warnings are posted throughout the manual.
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Section 2. Safety Factory-Set Microswitches Figure 2, Factory-Set Limit Switch Location on ATS Series 520 Horizontal Sealant Testers (Tester Shown with Cover Off and No Handwheel Option)
Section 3. Controls 3.1 Control Cabinet Controls The controls listed below are typically located on the control cabinet of the Horizontal Sealant Tester. Refer to Figure 3 below. Main Power Switch - This switch provides power to the Tester. A main power indicator illuminates when power is on.
Section 4. Installation 4.1 General Installation The following procedure describes how to position and connect an ATS Horizontal Sealing Compound Tester. 1. Carefully remove the shipping crate and packing materials from the tester. Do not discard the packing materials until all items on the invoice have been accounted for.
Section 5. Operation 5.1 Specimen Loading Series 510 Horizontal Sealant Testers are available with or without a handwheel. Perform the steps below, to load the specimen. Refer to Figure 4 if necessary. 1. Disengage the clutch and rotate the handwheel to position the crossheads far enough apart to permit specimen installation.
Section 5. Operation 5.2 Setting Minimum Crosshead Limits 1. Turn the Main Power Switch off. 2. Remove the cover to access the thumb screw adjustable limit switches. Actuator Plunger 3. Adjust the tension and compression thumb screw adjust- able limit switches until the actuator and the dial gauge plunger come in contact as shown in Figure 5.
Section 6. Maintenance 6.1 Component Maintenance Refer to the manufacturer's literature for maintenance instructions of tester components. 6.2 Preventive Maintenance Clean and grease the screw drive as needed. Grease the pillow blocks as needed. Use Pennzoil 712 Pennlith EP or equivalent. 6.3 Corrective Maintenance Before performing any maintenance procedures, consult with Applied Test System's Service Department.
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