Standard
test
specification
selected
Electrode
shape
Electrode
spacing
1.
Open the test chamber cover by turning the trapped key interlock knob a
and pulling it outward.
2.
Place the test vessel in the chamber so that the ends of the connector arms rest on the cradle
terminals at the top of the support horns. Clean away any spilled oil.
Note:- For an ASTM D1816 vessel connect the paddle stirrer motor lead to the supply socket in the top
rear of the test chamber.
C a u t i o n : -
Visually confirm that the two spring earth contacts linking the metal emc/discharge
barrier on the test chamber cover to the back of the chamber are intact (see Figure 6).
3.
Close the test chamber cover, pushing in and turning the interlock knob clockwise to secure it.
EN60156
AS 1767
BS148
BS 5874
CEI 10-1
IEC 156
IP 295
ΓOCT 6581
NFC 27
SABS 555
VDE 0370
UNE 21
STAS 286
OR
2,5 mm
Loading the Test Vessel
Figure 6. Spring earth contact on test chamber cover.
ASTM D1816 ASTM D877
2,5 mm
1 or 2 mm
1
⁄
4
-turn anticlockwise
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