MTS Criterion Series 40 - Manual (Page 72)

Install the Specimen
Warning :
Specimen installation requires working in the crush zone.
Unexpected crosshead movement can cause injury or equipment damage.
Use caution when working in the crush zone and moving the crosshead.
1. Position the crosshead using the handset or software crosshead controls.
Ensure that there is adequate clearance for the specimen. For control instructions, see Position the
Crosshead (p. 68).
2. Install the specimen in the upper grip.
a) Open the grip by pulling on the lever.
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Running the Example Tension Test