6. Drying Samples:
Note: To speed up the drying process for multiple samples,
dry one sample in the CoreDry and place all other samples
in front of a fan.
a) Make sure the sample is at room temperature or higher.
Higher sample temperatures will speed up the drying
time and is preferable (temperature not to exceed
110F). Conversely, cooler than room sample
temperatures will significantly lengthen the drying time.
b) Towel dry the surface of your wet asphalt sample to
remove as much of the free water as possible. Place
the sample on its side, then on the wire mesh sample
support (as shown below), place the lid on sample
chamber and press start. When sample is dry, unit will
automatically stop and pressurize so that lids can be
freely removed.
Important note for drying extremely wet samples- If the
sample is not dry after 45 cycles, remove the sample and
place at room temperature for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes it
is ok to put the sample back in the sample chamber and
complete the drying with the CoreDry.
Note: STOP button can be pressed at any time to stop the
operation and release pressure in the chambers.
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