ELE Volumeasure Instruction

International
Operating Instructions
VOLUMEASURE
Model:
ELE International, Inc.

PO Box 608
Loveland, CO 80539
USA
Phone: (970) 663-9780
Fax: (970) 663-9781
E-Mail: soiltest@eleusa.com
Website: www.eleusa.com
29-4522 (CN-980A)
Distributor:
ELE International, Ltd.

Chartmoor Road Chartwell Business Park
Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire
LU7 4WG England
Phone: + (0) 1525 249200
Fax: + (0) 1525 249249
E-Mail: ele@eleint.co.uk
Website: www.eleint.co.uk
International
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I.
GENERAL INFORMATION
II.
USER RELATED DOCUMENTATION
III.
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
IV.
CALIBRATION
V.
OPERATING PROCEDURE
VI.
MAINTENANCE
VII.
ACCESSORIES
FIGURE 1 29-4522 (CN-980A)
29-4522 (CN-980A) Parts List
FIGURE 2, 29-4524 (CN-978) AND PARTS LIST
SPECIFICATIONS/MODEL
Rev.3:10/04

PO Box 608
Loveland, CO 80539
USA
Phone: (970) 663-9780
Fax: (970) 663-9781
Distributor:

Chartmoor Road Chartwell Business
Park
LU7 4WG England
Phone: + (0) 1525 249200
Fax: + (0) 1525 249249
International
VOLUMEASURE
MODEL 29-4522 (CN-980A)
I.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The 29-4522 (CN-980A) Volumeasure is a direct reading instrument for making
field and laboratory in-place density tests of soils. The graduated cylinder (Model
29-4522/11, (CN-983B) used in this apparatus has the graduations permanently
printed on the cylinder walls.
In case of damage or breakage of the cylinder, replacement calibrated cylinders
are available. No further calibration of replacement parts is necessary in the
field; just insert the new cylinder in the apparatus, fill, and it is ready for
operation.
Each Volumeasure is supplied complete with a package of 12 density balloons
and a field density plate. It is shipped in a unitized carton for maximum shipping
protection. Should damage occur, necessary claims should be filed immediately
with the delivering carrier. The unitized carton may be used to store and
transport the Volumeasure to and from the job site.
II.
USER RELATED DOCUMENTATION

These operating instructions do not contain all the necessary information on the
specific test procedures. Please refer to ASTM D-2167 or AASHTO T-205.

PO Box 608
Loveland, CO 80539
USA
Phone: (970) 663-9780
Fax: (970) 663-9781
Distributor:

Park
LU7 4WG England
Phone: + (0) 1525 249200
Fax: + (0) 1525 249249
International
III.
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
The Volumeasure is packed in a partially assembled condition. The only tools
needed for assembly are a 3/16" allen wrench and a 9/16" wrench.
A.
Remove the unit from the packing box and set it upright. Set aside the
field density plate (Figure 1,#3). Detach the thin brass pressure tube and
save for assembly later.
B.
Hold the cylinder support #2 and remove the two knurled screws holding
the base #1 in place. Remove cylinder and cylinder support.
C.
Prepare base.
1.
Assemble the gasket #11a in the base, if necessary, by fitting it into

the groove provided.
2.
Attach a density balloon to the lip provided in the top center of the
base. Check that it is securely attached.
3.
Install the pressure tube into the threaded hole in the base near the
sealing lip of the balloon. Tighten by hand.
4.
Close the control valve #18 so that handle is at right angles to the
valve.
5.
Set the base aside for now.

PO Box 608
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USA
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Fax: (970) 663-9781
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D.
Prepare cylinder
1.
Remove the graduated cylinder from the cylinder support. The

rubber hold down pad #11b and the steel pressure plate #13 should
be included with the graduated cylinder. Set these pads aside.
2.
Loosen the allen screw #20 on the cylinder support until it is flush
with the inside of the casting.
3.
Fill the graduated cylinder with water 1 1/2" (38.1 mm) from the top.
Note: High heat and fluids containing methyl alcohol are
detrimental to the plastic cylinder. Temperatures above 120oF
(48oC) and certain solvents cause cylinder deformation under
seating pressure. Water and ethylene glycol are the only
recommended liquids for the Volumeasure.
E.
4.
Hold the cylinder support by the handle, open end up. Insert first
the steel pressure plate, then the rubber hold down pad inside on
the surface against the allen screw.
5.
Insert the cylinder with water into the cylinder support, turning the
desired graduations toward the opening facing you.
Assemble base and cylinder.

1.
Hold the base by the coupling and valve assembly and insert it into
the graduated and support cylinder. The case handle and the
coupling assembly should be on opposite sides of the assembly.
2.
Insert the 2 knurled screws #22 and tighten, holding the base and
cylinder together. Tighten the screws finger tight.

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USA
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International
IV.
3.
Holding the assembly on the edge of a table, tighten the allen

screw against the cylinder. Center the cylinder in the support. The
open end of the cylinder should be snug against the gasket in the
base, making the assembly water tight. Tighten the setscrew.
4.
Turn upright; inspect for leaks. If the unit is tight, lock the jam nut
on the allen screw.
5.
The Volumeasure is now ready for the calibration of the first

reading for density measurements.
CALIBRATION
A.
Position the field plate #3 on a flat surface. Set the Volumeasure in the
recessed hole in the field plate. Place the rubber bulb assembly (294522/13, (CN-984C) in the quick coupler #17 so that it will produce
pressure in the cylinder when actuated.
B.
Open the control valve #18 by turning the handle 90o and pump the
balloon down until the water level in the graduated cylinder has reached
its lowest point. The Volumeasure must be held firmly down in position
during this operation. Record the volume shown on the graduated
cylinder. This is the initial base reading.
C.
Release the rubber bulb from the quick coupler. Turn the bulb 180o and
insert the vacuum end of the bulb in the coupler. Pump the balloon back
into the cylinder and close the control valve. The Volumeasure is now
ready for making density measurements.

PO Box 608
Loveland, CO 80539
USA
Phone: (970) 663-9780
Fax: (970) 663-9781
Distributor:

Park
LU7 4WG England
Phone: + (0) 1525 249200
Fax: + (0) 1525 249249
International
V.
VI.
OPERATING PROCEDURE
A.
With the field plate in a level position on the material to be tested, dig
through the hole in the plate to the desired depth. Retain all the material,
which is removed from the hole for weighing.
B.
Set the Volumeasure in the recess in the density plate, open the control
valve and pump the balloon into the hole. (Hold the Volumeasure down
firmly while pumping). Record the lowest point reached by the water in
the cylinder.
C.
Invert the pressure-vacuum bulb assembly and pump the balloon back
into the cylinder.
D.
Subtract the initial base reading from the final reading. This is the volume
of the hole in cubic feet.
E.
Make density calculations based on the volume of the test hole, and dry or
wet weight (as required) of materials removed (Density = Weight).
Volume
MAINTENANCE
The Volumeasure requires very little maintenance. Naturally, it should be kept
clean and protected when not in use. Do not store in direct sunlight.

PO Box 608
Loveland, CO 80539
USA
Phone: (970) 663-9780
Fax: (970) 663-9781
Distributor:

Park
LU7 4WG England
Phone: + (0) 1525 249200
Fax: + (0) 1525 249249
International
VII.
ACCESSORIES
29-4522/10 (CN-982)
One dozen replacement density balloons
27-4522/11 (CN-983B)
Replacement graduated cylinder assembly for

29-4522
29-4522/12 (CN-984A)
Replacement gasket set, 2 gaskets
29-4522/13 (CN-984C)
Replacement rubber bulb assembly
88-7950 (CN-503)
Density Pick
88-7700 (CN-995)
Sampling Spoon
88-7042 (LT-96)
Sample can, round, 1 gallon
88-7960 (CN-998)
Chisel
88-7940 (CN-999)
Rubber mallet
78-7140 (L-415)
Triple Beam Scale, 2610 grams x 0.1 gram
88-1600/10 (L-770B)
Field Scale, 36 pounds by 0.01 pound
88-0210/02 (L-5B)
Double Wall Oven, chamber sizes 17" x 11 1/2" x 16,

115 volts, 50/60 cycles, A.C.
29-4524 (CN-978)
Volumeasure Pressure Gauge

PO Box 608
Loveland, CO 80539
USA
Phone: (970) 663-9780
Fax: (970) 663-9781
Distributor:

Park
LU7 4WG England
Phone: + (0) 1525 249200
Fax: + (0) 1525 249249
International
FIGURE 1 29-4522 (CN-980A)

PO Box 608
Loveland, CO 80539
USA
Phone: (970) 663-9780
Fax: (970) 663-9781
Distributor:

Park
LU7 4WG England
Phone: + (0) 1525 249200
Fax: + (0) 1525 249249
International
29-4522 (CN-980A) Parts List
Part No.
Item No.
Description
No. Req'd.
4950-0001
Base
4950-0002
Cylinder Support
4950-0003
Field Plate
4950-0004
Male Bulb Connector
4950-0005
Female Adaptor
4950-0006
Male Adaptor
4950-0007
Female Bulb Connector
29-4522/11
(CN-983B)
Replacement Graduated
Cylinder Assembly
4950-0008
Rubber Valve Disk
4950-0009
10
Pressure Tube
4950-0013
11(a,b)
Set of Gaskets
---------
--
------------------
4950-0011
13
Pressure Disk
9409-0011
14
"O" Ring 7/16 x 5/8 x 3/32
9429-0005
15
Rubber Pressure Bulb
29-4522/10
(CN-982)
16
Balloon (12 per pkg.)
8303-0027
17
Quick Coupler
8920-0060
18
Control Valve
8301-0027
19
Reducing Elbow
9518-0027
20
Allen Head Set Screw
9601-0060
21
Jam Nut 3/8-16 UNC THD
9519-0013
22
Knurled Screw
29-4522/12 (CN-984A)
Replacement Gasket Set
29-4522/13 (CN-984C)
Replacement Rubber Bulb Assembly

PO Box 608
Loveland, CO 80539
USA
Phone: (970) 663-9780
Fax: (970) 663-9781
Distributor:

Park
LU7 4WG England
Phone: + (0) 1525 249200
Fax: + (0) 1525 249249
Pkg.
International

PO Box 608
Loveland, CO 80539
USA
Phone: (970) 663-9780
Fax: (970) 663-9781
Distributor:

Park
LU7 4WG England
Phone: + (0) 1525 249200
Fax: + (0) 1525 249249
International
SPECIFICATIONS / MODEL
Specifications
Graduated Cylinder
Heavy-duty plastic; dual graduated
Balloons
Resilient latex; integral retaining collar
Guard
Aluminum with integral carrying handle
Guard Base
Aluminum; with fitting, outlets, valves and vent tube for

balloon and actuator bulb
Actuator Bulb
Double acting type for pressure or vacuum;

fitted with adapter, quick coupler and
valve assembly
Density Plate
Aluminum with flanged sides;

9" x 9" x 3/4"h. (229 x 229 x 19 mm)
Operating Liquid
Water
Weight
29-4522 (CN-980A): Net 12 lbs. (5.4 kg).
Model
29-4522 (CN-980A)

PO Box 608
Loveland, CO 80539
USA
Phone: (970) 663-9780
Fax: (970) 663-9781
1/20 cu. ft. (1596 ml) capacity
Distributor:

Park
LU7 4WG England
Phone: + (0) 1525 249200
Fax: + (0) 1525 249249
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ELE International, Inc.

ELE International, Ltd.

USER RELATED DOCUMENTATION

FIGURE 1 29-4522 (CN-980A)

29-4522 (CN-980A) Parts List

FIGURE 2, 29-4524 (CN-978) AND PARTS LIST

ELE International, Inc.

ELE International, Ltd.

USER RELATED DOCUMENTATION

ELE International, Inc.

ELE International, Ltd.

Assemble the gasket #11a in the base, if necessary, by fitting it into

Set the base aside for now.

ELE International, Inc.

ELE International, Ltd.

Remove the graduated cylinder from the cylinder support. The

Assemble base and cylinder.

ELE International, Inc.

ELE International, Ltd.

Holding the assembly on the edge of a table, tighten the allen

The Volumeasure is now ready for the calibration of the first

ELE International, Inc.

ELE International, Ltd.

ELE International, Inc.

ELE International, Ltd.

One dozen replacement density balloons

Replacement graduated cylinder assembly for

Replacement gasket set, 2 gaskets

Replacement rubber bulb assembly

Sample can, round, 1 gallon

Triple Beam Scale, 2610 grams x 0.1 gram

Field Scale, 36 pounds by 0.01 pound

Double Wall Oven, chamber sizes 17" x 11 1/2" x 16,

Volumeasure Pressure Gauge

ELE International, Inc.

ELE International, Ltd.

ELE International, Inc.

ELE International, Ltd.

Male Bulb Connector

Female Bulb Connector

Rubber Valve Disk

"O" Ring 7/16 x 5/8 x 3/32

Rubber Pressure Bulb

Balloon (12 per pkg.)

Allen Head Set Screw

Jam Nut 3/8-16 UNC THD

Replacement Gasket Set

Replacement Rubber Bulb Assembly

ELE International, Inc.

ELE International, Ltd.

ELE International, Inc.

ELE International, Ltd.

Heavy-duty plastic; dual graduated

Resilient latex; integral retaining collar

Aluminum with integral carrying handle

Aluminum; with fitting, outlets, valves and vent tube for

Double acting type for pressure or vacuum;

Aluminum with flanged sides;

29-4522 (CN-980A): Net 12 lbs. (5.4 kg).

ELE International, Inc.

1/20 cu. ft. (1596 ml) capacity

ELE International, Ltd.

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