Periodical verification shall be done, at least once a year, on the tester so as to

ensure its accuracy. 6.6 Common trouble shooting

It is recommended that the user contact the manufacturer if problems occur with the

tester. However, the following table

common problems (table 5)

pl{ nelp the user to detect and solve some

Table 5

Refer
Adjustment of disPlaYed

to figure 5.

SlightlY

loosen nut (26) and tum M4

screw (27) tn small increment
to align the Pointer onto its zero

The long pointer deviates

from its zero point.

value may
deviation
pointer.

cause

of the long

point, then fix the screw and

fasten the nut.

lmpact during test pressure applying or empty suction sound when removing the pressure

lnsufiicient oil in
bufiering device

Refillthe cylinder as described

in section 4.6.

1.

Damaged indenter.

Replace diamond indenter

2. Wrong order of
weights Placement'

or ball indenter.
Place weights according to

3. Friction

between

figure 3.
Galibrate the testerwith a

weights and inner

wall of the
Extraordinary
on display unleveled

tester
bY

leveling instrument according to 4.2.4.

eror

occurs

body caused
installation
tester.

of the

Lower the dust-Proof cover

to below the uPPer surface

of the lifting screw and

4.

The dust-Proof
cover is higher than

fasten the screw Select appropriate test

the supporting

ll