Unlock the Crosshead.............................................................................................................................53
Anchoring the Load Unit........................................................................................................................55
Operation
57
Special Transducer Considerations........................................................................................................58
Control Module......................................................................................................................................58
370 Load Unit: Crush Point Hazards.....................................................................................................59
Specimen Installation.............................................................................................................................60
Install the Specimen...................................................................................................................61
Position the Crosshead Hydraulically....................................................................................................63
Position the Crosshead Manually...........................................................................................................63
Manually Clamp the Crosshead ................................................................................................66
Crosshead Clamping Bolt Torque Values...................................................................................67
Adjust the Grip Clamp Rate...................................................................................................................67
Adjust the Grip Clamp Force.................................................................................................................68
Handset Control......................................................................................................................................69
Handset Control Functions.........................................................................................................69
Standard Test Area Enclosure Operation...............................................................................................71
Hydraulic Power Off..................................................................................................................71
Specimen Installation and Setup................................................................................................71
Specimen Installation and Setup–Interrupt Operation...................................................72
Specimen Installation and Setup–Resume Operation....................................................72
Run Mode...................................................................................................................................72
Service........................................................................................................................................73
Emergency Stop and Actuator Velocity Limiting Switch..........................................................73
Interlock logic............................................................................................................................73
Maintenance
75
Routine Maintenance Overview Checklist.............................................................................................76
Other Maintenance Tasks.......................................................................................................................79
Daily Inspections....................................................................................................................................80
Clean the Columns.................................................................................................................................81
Prevent Rust...........................................................................................................................................82
Maintain Airmount Pressures.................................................................................................................84
Label Inspection.....................................................................................................................................86
Adjust the Hydraulic Locks....................................................................................................................86
Lubricate the Crosshead Locking Bolts.................................................................................................90
Aligning the Force Transducer...............................................................................................................91
Required Equipment...................................................................................................................91
Align the Force Transducer........................................................................................................92
Series 111 Accumulator: Maintenance Overview..................................................................................98
Series 111 Accumulator: Check and Change Precharge Pressure........................................................101
Equipment................................................................................................................................101
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