Product Manual

ASTM and Australian Standards

ASTM D5874

Standard test method for determination of the impact value (IV) of a soil.

ASTM F355

Standard test method for shock absorbing properties of playing surface systems and materials

ASTM F1702

Standard test method for measuring shock-attenuation characteristics of natural surface systems

using lightweight portable apparatus (refers to 2.25 kg mass)

ASTM F1551

Standard test method for comprehensive characterization of synthetic turf playing surfaces and

materials

AS 1289.6.9.1

Soil strength and consolidation test – Determination of stiffness of soil – Clegg impact value (CIV).

Hardware Warranty

Lafayette Instrument guarantees its instrumentation against all defects in materials and workmanship to the ORIGINAL

PURCHASER for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment, unless otherwise stated. During this period, Lafayette

Instrument will repair or replace, at its option, any instrumentation found to be defective in materials or workmanship. If a

problem arises, contact Turf-Tec International for prior authorization before returning the item. This warranty does not

extend to damaged instrumentation resulting from alteration, misuse, negligence or abuse, normal wear or accident. In no

event shall Lafayette Instrument be liable for incidental or consequential damages. There are no implied warranties or

merchantability of fitness for a particular use, or of any other nature. Warranty period for repairs or used instrumentation

is 90 days.

Lafayette Instrument Company offers the information in this manual in good faith as a guide to suggested operation and

procedure. Actual operation of the instrument or reporting and interpretation of the test results are the sole responsibility

of the user. Liability is not accepted for any inaccuracies this manual may contain or for any defects in the Clegg Soil Impact

Tester. Furthermore, it is the responsibility of the user to establish appropriate safety and health practices.