MTS Series FEC Environmental Chamber - Manual (Page 40)

Test Case
Do not expose skin to the inner side of the cabinet or the sample while installing
or uninstalling the sample because the temperature of the sample or inside of the
cabinet may be very hot or cold. Install/uninstall sample using proper tools, and
perform the operation strictly according to safe operating regulations of your
laboratory.
High temperature test
procedure
To perform a high temperature test:
1. Remove the U-plugs in the top and bottom walls of the chamber.
2. Mount upper pull rod to the crosshead, and lower pull rod to the base of
testing machine.
3. Mount upper grip to upper rod, and lower grip to lower pull rod.
4. Push the environmental chamber into the test space.
5. Install the specimen and all of its instrumentation.
6. Reinstall the U-plugs into the top and bottom walls of the chamber.
7. Close the front door.
8. Press the power switch to On positioin.
9. Confirm that the temperature controller apparatus is set to the heating state.
And set the test temperature and operating parameters corresponding to the
temperature point.
10. Press the“ENABLE” button to start the chamber heating process.
11. After achieving the setting temperature and hold appointed time at the
temperature, you can start the high-temperature test via test software.
12. Press the“DISABLE” button after you have finished testing the sample.
13. Open the chamber door. Allow the specimen to return to room temperature,
if possible.
Set the temperature. Press this button to enable the chamber