RAM PIN ALIGNED BUT DOES NOT ENTER MOLD
NOTCH
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Ensure that the angle is removed.
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Clean support ring and mold. The support ring enters the mold
after the loading head prior to compaction. Clean both with a
degreasing cleaner and clean rag.
CONTROL UNIT DISPLAYS: Ram Too Low
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There is not enough asphalt in the mold. Add more asphalt.
(The minimum specimen height is 50 mm.)
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Check the height calibration (see page 3-6).
CONTROL UNIT DISPLAYS: DC Motor ERROR!
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If you made the changes needed for compacting specimens at
angles less than 0.7°, always apply a light lubricant such as
Slick 50 One Lube to the turntable before each compaction
cycle.
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Clean and grease the needle thrust bearings (see page A-12).
THE CONTROL UNIT DISPLAYS: Printer Error Press
ENTER To Continue Or ESC To Abort
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Check that the printer is plugged in.
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Check that the printer is connected to the control unit.
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Ensure that the printer is on.
DATA DOES NOT PRINT AUTOMATICALLY AFTER
COMPACTION
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For printing gyrations-versus-height data, ensure that the Auto
Output feature is enabled (see page 2-12).
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If printing gyrations-versus-height data, check that the printer
port is specified for the Auto Output feature (see page 2-12).
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For printing pressure-versus-height data, ensure that the
Pressure Printout feature is enabled (see page 2-17).