Model 5850v2 vii
TABLE OF CONTENTS
About This Manual .......................................................................... iv
CHAPTER 1 ................................................................................ 1–1
Safety Warnings ............................................................................ 1–1
Cautions and Warnings ................................................................. 1–3
Introduction ................................................................................... 1–4
Parts and Accessories.................................................................... 1–8
Inspection ...................................................................................... 1–9
Unpacking ................................................................................... 1–10
Site Selection .............................................................................. 1–11
Assembly .................................................................................... 1–12
CHAPTER 2 ................................................................................ 2–1
Control Panel ................................................................................ 2–2
Turning the System On ................................................................. 2–4
Compacting a Specimen ............................................................... 2–6
Cleaning and Lubricating.............................................................. 2–8
Preparing a Specimen ................................................................. 2–10
Compacting the Specimen .......................................................... 2–14
Removing the Sample from the Mold ......................................... 2–15
Cooling the Sample ..................................................................... 2–16
Shear Options & Performance Tests ........................................... 2–16
CHAPTER 3 ................................................................................ 3–1
Setup Menu ................................................................................... 3–2
View Settings ................................................................................ 3–3
Change Settings ............................................................................ 3–4
Home Position ............................................................................ 3–14
Calibration .................................................................................. 3–14
Special......................................................................................... 3–14
CHAPTER 4 ................................................................................ 4–1
Calibration Schedule ..................................................................... 4–2
Angle Verification ........................................................................ 4–3
Calibration .................................................................................... 4–5
CHAPTER 5 ................................................................................ 5–1
Special Menu ................................................................................ 5–2
Clock/Calendar ............................................................................. 5–3
Erase Records ............................................................................... 5–6
Reset Software .............................................................................. 5–7