Preliminary Pages
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Table of Contents
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Introduction 1-1
Introduction.......................................................................................................................1-2
About this Manual .............................................................................................................1-4
Product Support.................................................................................................................1-5
Installed Safety Features....................................................................................................1-6
Specifications 2-1
Specifications....................................................................................................................2-2
Technical Data Sheets.......................................................................................................2-3
Energy and Velocity Tables...............................................................................................2-5
Installation 3-1
Preparing the Site..............................................................................................................3-2
Uncrating the Machine .....................................................................................................3-4
Securing the Model 8250 in Place....................................................................................3-5
Connecting Utilities and Initial Set-up................................................................................3-6
Installing Specimen Support Fixtures .................................................................................3-8
Installing the Tup................................................................................................................3-9
Initial Machine Operation and Checkout .......................................................................3-10
Function of Controls 4-1
Control Pendent ................................................................................................................4-2
Ancillary Machine Controls ...............................................................................................4-4
Preparation for Use 5-1
Adjusting the Velocity Detector .........................................................................................5-2
Adjusting the Stop Blocks and Shock Absorbers................................................................5-4
Installing the Crosshead Weights.......................................................................................5-6
Operation 6-1
Performing a Test...............................................................................................................6-2