Instron 5982 - Chapter 4 Installation; Level the Load Frame

4-1
Chapter 4
Installation
• Level the Load Frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
• Power Supply Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
• Connect the System Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
• Connect Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
• First Time Startup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
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 on page 4-2 and Figure 4-2 on page 4-2.
Equipment
• Spirit level.
• Open-end wrench
• 18 mm socket wrench (5988 and 5989 frames only).
Procedure for 5982, 5984 and 5985 Load Frames
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.