8 LS User Manual
3.0 INSTALLATION
3.1 UNPACKING
The LS on its own, without the packing and accessories weighs more than 50kg (110lb). Therefore,
safe lifting practices should be employed and lifting equipment used as necessary.
The LS test machine is packed in a rugged shipping crate to minimize damage caused from shipping
mishandling.
3.2 SETTING UP YOUR MACHINE
The LS Materials Testing Machine is a heavy item and great care should be taken in choosing
the location where it is to be installed. Ensure the bench is capable of remaining rm and stable,
withstanding the combined weight of the machine and any accessories supplied. Please see the
Specication page at the end of this manual for the weight of the apparatus. The machine must be
vertical, otherwise the results may be affected, particularly for very low loads.
NOTE: Please make a careful visual inspection of all the parts made to ensure that there
is no obvious transit damage.
NOTE: Please check that you have received all the parts that were ordered. If there is any
damage, or parts missing, please report them to your authorised LLOYD INSTRUMENTS
representative.
CAUTION: At no time should the LS be lifted by placing hands under the frame feet.
The LS must be positioned such that the front can be easily accessed, and that the emergency stop
button is not obstructed in any way. Please ensure utmost care is taken when lifting this instrument,
use safe working practices. Lifting equipment should be used as necessary.
The two recommended methods are described below:
1. Lifting with a pallet. A pallet may be tted under the machine so it may be lifted to the desired
position with a forklift or a suitable lifting trolley.
2. Lifting by hand. The machine can be lifted manually, at least 2 people should be employed to
do this as the machine weighs more than 50kg (110lb). Do not lift using plastic base cover. Lift
using aluminum bottom plate as a support.
The LS test machine may be shipped with the
load cell cable plugged into itself during ship-
ping. If cable is plugged in as shown to the right
remove the 15 pin connector and plug it into the
15 pin D-sub connector in the lower rear of the
LS test machine.
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