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LIVE - BROWN

NEUTRAL – BLUE

EARTH - GREEN/YELLOW

The appropriate mains plug should be connected to the instrument BEFORE connection to the mains supply.

Should the mains lead need replacement a cable of 0.5mm

to BS6500 & CENELEC HD21.5 should be used.

IF IN DOUBT CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN

4.2 To use the Gelation Timer mount the instrument clamping post onto a suitable retort stand or

fixture at the desired height for operation. Ensure that the instrument is clamped firmly.

4.3 Screw the appropriate paddle to the end of the paddle connector on the sliding contact.

4.4 Connect the instrument to the electricity supply and switch on.

4.5 The instrument will perform an automatic self test at switch on. All segments will illuminate

momentarily before displaying a single ‘zero’ on the right hand side, a buzzer will sound and the

LED should illuminate green. The gelation timer is now ready to use.

5. Operation

5.1 Sample preparation.

The test requires about 100ml of sample in a container at least 38mm internal diameter. The top

of the paddle stroke should be not less than 32mm below the sample surface and the bottom of

stroke not closer than 13mm to the bottom of the container. Standard sample cups for use with

the instrument are available (catalogue number F7846).

‘START’ & ‘RESTART’

BUTTON

‘HOLD’ & ‘STOP’

BUTTON

LED

DISPLAY

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