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INTRODUCTION
The Regan Scientific Instruments BOT-3000E is the third
generation design of the most recognized, advanced, and
portable digital tribometer in the world today. It has been carefully
designed to avoid the use of springs, actuators, dials, heavy
weights, or other components that can lead to premature wear or
mechanical fatigue. It can also export collected test results within
a secure pdf file format that includes a numerical input traceability
mechanism.
The tribometer can accurately measure static coefficient of friction
(SCOF) and dynamic coefficient of friction (DCOF), wet or dry.
The device is designed primarily for use on common hard-
surfaced interior space flooring however it has also been used to
determine the slip-resistance of other materials such as paints,
waxes, and other coatings on flat metal, plastic, wood, laminate,
concrete and stone surfaces.
GETTING STARTED
We strongly encourage you to first read, print, and fully
comprehend the contents of this manual before attempting to use
this instrument. The tribometer is often used as one of many tools
utilized within an overall floor safety program. Decisions and
conclusions reached regarding the safety of employees or the
general public must be made with a high degree of care and
diligence.
Wherever STANDARD TEST METHODS exist and are
applicable, they should be regarded as the primary source of test
methodology and test result analysis. Various publications and
walkway safety training classes exist, which often focus upon the
complex causes of slip and fall incidents and their prevention.
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