MTS AHX800 High Elongation Extensometer - Manual (Page 19)

AHX800 High Elongation Extensometer Product Manual Maintenance 19
Maintenance
This section describes how to maintain the AHX800 High Elongation
Extensometer. The serial number of the extensometer can be viewed at the base
of the right side of the high elongation extensometer chassis.
Routine maintenance
Routine maintenance consists of visually inspecting the following:
• Check the surface quality of the knife edges.
• Remove dust and dirt from the assembly.
Cleaning the guide
column
Take off the left side of the assembly. Clean the guide column with a soft duster.
It is possible to use a soft tissue moistened with silicone oil to lubricate the guide
column (the silicone oil film should be very thin). Other solvent, cleaners, or
lubricants are not recommended (for example, grease or oil).
The guide column can be damaged when cleaned with cleaners or solvents
others than those recommended.
The use of cleaners, solvents, and other lubricants other than those
recommended can damage the components surface and increase the
friction of the mobile parts.
Use only silicone oil to lubricate the guide column.