Instron 5967 - Chapter 4 Installation; Level the Load Frame

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Chapter 4
Installation
• Level the Load Frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
• Set the Input Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
• Connect the System Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
• Connect Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
• First Time Startup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Level the Load Frame
Level the load frame immediately after you position it for installation. This prevents the base
from rocking and provides a level test surface for more accurate test results. Refer to
Figure 4-1.
Equipment
• Spirit level.
• Open-end wrench.
Procedure
1. Place a spirit level on the center of the base beam.
2. Loosen the lock nut (1) on each leveling foot.
3. Using the wrench, turn the level adjuster nut (2) on each foot while you monitor the
spirit level reading.
Warning
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4. Rotate the spirit level 90° to verify that the load frame is level side to side and front to
back.
As you make adjustments, make sure no more than 12mm (0.5in) of thread is
exposed. If you expose more thread, there is a risk that the threaded adapter can
separate from the foot.