Instruction Manual

Calibration
• Obtainaforce-measuringgaugeappropriateformeasuringcompressive
force from 20 to 200 lbf and acceptable as reference standard.
• IfthemeasurementstandardwillnottunderthePenetrometer’sneedle
adapter, remove the breather plug, H-4133.8.4 from the cylinder, and the
needle adapter, H-4133.8.9, from the piston stem.
• Removethegauge&cylinderassembly,H-4133.7A,bytakingoffthelock
nut, H-4133.8.5.
• Installthecylinderassemblyintothemeasurementstandardtestframeand
secure with the lock nut and check in 20 lbf steps from 20 to 200 lbf.
• Applyforceandcheckin20lbfstepsfrom20to200lbf.
• Ifthereadingsdepartfromthestandardmorethe±2lbfreturnthegauge
&cylinderassemblytothefactoryforservice.
Maintenance
Keep the units clean at all times. If re-lubrication is necessary, use Teflon based
grease to avoid particulate accumulations.