Model 5850v2 vii
TABLE OF CONTENTS
About This Manual.......................................................................... iv
CHAPTER 1................................................................................ 1–1
Safety Warnings............................................................................ 1–1
Cautions and Warnings................................................................. 1–3
Introduction................................................................................... 1–4
Parts and Accessories.................................................................... 1–8
Inspection...................................................................................... 1–9
Unpacking................................................................................... 1–10
Site Selection.............................................................................. 1–11
Assembly .................................................................................... 1–12
CHAPTER 2................................................................................ 2–1
Control Panel................................................................................ 2–2
Turning the System On................................................................. 2–4
Compacting a Specimen ............................................................... 2–6
Cleaning and Lubricating.............................................................. 2–8
Preparing a Specimen ................................................................. 2–10
Compacting the Specimen.......................................................... 2–14
Removing the Sample from the Mold......................................... 2–15
Cooling the Sample..................................................................... 2–16
Shear Options & Performance Tests........................................... 2–16
CHAPTER 3................................................................................ 3–1
Setup Menu................................................................................... 3–2
View Settings................................................................................ 3–3
Change Settings............................................................................ 3–4
Home Position ............................................................................ 3–14
Calibration .................................................................................. 3–14
Special......................................................................................... 3–14
CHAPTER 4................................................................................ 4–1
Calibration Schedule..................................................................... 4–2
Angle Verification........................................................................ 4–3
Calibration .................................................................................... 4–5
CHAPTER 5................................................................................ 5–1
Special Menu ................................................................................ 5–2
Clock/Calendar............................................................................. 5–3
Erase Records ............................................................................... 5–6
Reset Software.............................................................................. 5–7