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BRITISH STANDARD

Part 2: Method of operation

Pendulum testers —

  

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Committees responsible for this

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The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted to Technical

Technical Committee
Committee B/556, Coordinating
B/556, Coordinating pedestrianpedestrian slip resistance,
slip resistance, upon which the
upon which
following the following
bodies bodies were represented:
were represented:

Association of Consulting Engineers

British Standards

British Ceramic Research Ltd.

Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions —
represented by the Building Research Establishment
Health and Safety Executive
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London Transport
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Contributions are also acknowledged from representatives of the following

Technical Committees and Subcommittees:
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B/505/4/P1, Revision of EN 124 and prEN keys

B/507, Paving units and kerbs
B/517/8, Protection and repair of concrete structures
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B/543/6, Timber floors, walls and ceilings

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B/544/6, Screeds and in situ floorings

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Contents
Page
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Foreword ii
1 Scope 1
2 Normative references 1
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations 1
4 Apparatus 1
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5 Preparation 2
6 Conducting the test 4
7 Test report 5
8 Validation 5
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9 Slider rubber storage/life 6

Annex A (normative) Specification for silicon carbide paper 7
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Annex B (informative) Guidance on sampling 7

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Figure 1 — Fixing of sheet to plate 3
Table 1 — Temperature corrections for PTV readings using the TRL rubber
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slider 5
Table 2 — Validation PTVs in wet conditions 6
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Foreword
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This part of BS
Publishing 7976 has been prepared by Technical Committee B/556.
information
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The calibration method specified in BS 7976-3 is applicable for all uses of the
Supersession
pendulum tester. Due to current work being carried out within CEN, and in
BS 7976-2:2002+A1:2013
particular prEN 13036-4, supersedes
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of operation whichinisthis
specified withdrawn.
part of
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pedestrian surfaces. However, CEN has recently established a new technical

BS 7976 was
committee to prepared to meet
meet the needs ofthe need for a definitive
an established test and method
procedureof both operation
for the
and calibration of the pendulum tester. This part of BS 7976 specifies
determination of slip/skid, and it is anticipated by Technical Committee B/556 a
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1940s to test pedestrian surfaces. It was adopted and further developed in the late
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by the then general procedures
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all surfaces. Specific
as the Transport
procedures for road and airfield surfaces are covered in BS EN 13036-4.
Research Laboratory, TRL). This design has remained basically unchanged to the
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apparatus.
supersede this part of BS 7976.
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contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.
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1 Scope
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This part of BS 7976 specifies a method of operation of the pendulum tester specified in BS 7976-1. It is
1 Scope only for use in determining the slip resistance of pedestrian surfaces.
applicable
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2 Normative references
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is specified in BS 7976-3.
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The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
The British

2 Normative
references, references
only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
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BS 6100-1, only
references, Glossary of building
the edition citedand civil For
applies. engineering
undatedterms — Part
references, 1: latest
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edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
BS 7976-1, Pendulum testers — Part 1: Specification.
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BS
BS 6100-1,
EN ISO Glossary of buildingproduct
4287, Geometrical and civil engineering
specification terms——Surface
(GPS) Part 1:texture
General—and miscellaneous.
Profile method — Terms,
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Pendulum texture—parameters.
Part 1: Specification.
BS ISO 6344-3,
EN ISO Coated
4287, abrasives
Geometrical — Grain
product size analysis
specification ——
(GPS) Determination of grain
Surface texture size distribution
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to P2500. and abbreviations
3.1 Terms and definitions
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3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations

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For the purposes of this part of BS 7976 the terms and definitions given in BS 6100-1 and the following
apply.
3.1 Terms and definitions
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For
3.1.1the purposes of this part of BS 7976 the terms and definitions given in BS 6100-1 and the following
apply.
swing operation
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action of raising the pendulum arm so that it engages the release mechanism, then releasing it so that it
3.1.1
swings operation
swing across the surface to be tested
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action of raising the pendulum arm so that it engages the release mechanism, then releasing it so that it
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3.2 Abbreviations
swings across the surface to be tested
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For the purposes of this part of BS 7976 the abbreviations given in BS 7976-1 and the following apply.
3.2 Abbreviations
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For
PTVthe purposes of this test
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4PTV pendulum test value

Apparatus
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4.1 Pendulum tester, conforming to BS 7976-1.

4 Apparatus
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4.2 Thermometer, capable of measuring surface temperatures, accurate to ±0.5 C.

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4.1 Pendulum tester, conforming to BS 7976-1.

4.3 400 grade silicon carbide resin bonded paper, conforming to Annex A.
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4.2 Thermometer, capable of measuring surface temperatures, accurate to ±0.5 C.

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4.4 Slider preparation plates (A and B). Each plate shall comprise a piece of hard, flat, reasonably robust,
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4.3 400 grade material

smooth-faced silicon carbide
such asresin
glassbonded conforming
paper,metal,
or polished to Annex
and shall have aA.surface area dimension of not less
than 100 mm  150 mm.
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4.4 Slider preparation plates (A and B). Each plate shall comprise a piece of hard, flat, reasonably robust,
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smooth-faced
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A plate with such as glass
larger dimensions or polished
is easier to restrain metal, and shall
during operation have
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than 100 mm  150 mm.
TM
4.5 3M 261X Imperial Lapping Film Grade 3MIC , or an equivalent product.
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NOTE A plate with larger dimensions is easier to restrain during operation of the pendulum tester.

4.5 3M 261X ImperialTM Lapping Film Grade 3MIC1), or an equivalent product.

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Market Place, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 1JU, and is the trade name of a product supplied by:
a) Radlett Consultants, 3 Homefield Road, Radlett, Hertfordshire, WD7 8PX;
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3M 261X ImperialTM Lapping Film Grade 3MIC is a trade mark owned by 3M United Kingdom plc, P.O. Box 1, 3M House,
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Market Place, Shawbury, Shrewsbury,
Bracknell, Berkshire RG12Shropshire,
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4.6 Potable water.

NOTE For the method of calibration specified in BS 7976-3, de-ionized or distilled water is used instead of potable water.

4.7 Gauge or graduated scale, in millimetres, for setting the swept length.
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5 Preparation
5.1 General
5.1.1 Carry out a visual check of the pendulum tester (4.1) to ensure that it has been assembled correctly
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and there is no obvious damage that requires repair prior to use. Swing the pendulum arm to see if there
are any obvious mechanical defects.
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5.1.2 Using the thermometer (4.2), measure and record, to the nearest degree, the temperature of the
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surface to be tested.
5.1.3 Set the pendulum up over the surface to be tested such that the pendulum swings over the particular
area that is required for testing. When testing samples in the laboratory, set the pendulum upon a rigid
horizontal surface that includes a suitable means of restraining the test sample.
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NOTE If there is any movement between the feet of the pendulum tester and the test surface during a full swing of the pendulum,
place weight(s) on the rear leg (ensuring that the base remains level), or use high friction pads under the feet, in order to prevent any
such movement.

5.1.4 Whenever the head of the tester is raised or lowered, ensure that the mechanism is firmly clamped
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afterwards to hold the head securely in position.

5.1.5 Set the pendulum arm in the horizontal position such that it engages the release mechanism. Level
the base, using the spirit level and the three levelling screws on the base-frame. Raise the head of the tester
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such that the pendulum arm swings clear of the surface to be tested. Ensure that the base of the instrument
remains stable, relative to the test surface, during a full swing of the pendulum and that neither the arm
nor the pointer make contact with any part of the frame, e.g. the scale or the carrying handle.
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NOTE The pendulum may be used on a sloping surface (see Annex B) provided that the slope can be accommodated within the
adjustment range of the feet.
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5.1.6 Check that the slider is correctly fitted to the pendulum and that its working edge is undamaged and
the slider is suitably prepared as specified in 5.2 for the type of measurement to be made.
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NOTE Correct slider preparation is critical for testing smooth floors in wet conditions.
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5.1.7 Adjust the zero setting as follows:

a) raise the head of the tester to ensure that the slider swings clear of the test surface (see 5.1.4);
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b) raise the swinging arm to the horizontal release position on the right-hand side of the tester, such that
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it is locked automatically in the release catch;

c) bring the pointer round to its stop in line with the pendulum arm;
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d) release the pendulum arm;

e) catch the pendulum arm on its return swing and record the pointer reading;
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f) return the pendulum arm to the release position;

g) correct the zero setting as necessary by adjustment of the friction rings;
h) repeat steps b) to g) until three consecutive zero readings are obtained.
NOTE If the pointer swings past the zero position, screw the rings up a little more tightly. If the pointer does not reach zero, unscrew
the rings a little. Ensure that the locking ring is tight before further use.
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5.1.8 Set the sliding length of the rubber slider (the distance between two points where the slider edge of
the rubber touches the test surface) by gently lowering the pendulum arm until the slider just touches the
surface, first on one side of the vertical, and then on the other (see 5.1.4). The sliding length shall be
between 125 mm and 127 mm.
NOTE 1 To facilitate the approximate setting of the sliding length, the spacer provided by the manufacturer may be used. Mount
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the spacer under the lifting-handle setting screw in order to raise the slider. Lower the head of the instrument such that the slider
just touches the test surface across its width. Clamp the head in position and remove the spacer.
NOTE 2 To prevent undue wear of the slider when moving the pendulum arm through the arc of the contact, raise the slider off the
test surface by means of the slider lifting handle.
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5.2 Preparation of the slider

5.2.1 General
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5.2.1.1 New slider pads shall be prepared in accordance with 5.2.2.1. Worn slider pads shall either be
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re-prepared in accordance with 5.2.2.2, or discarded in accordance with 5.2.2.3 when they show the amount
of wear specified in 5.2.2.3.
5.2.1.2 The rubber shall be free from contamination, e.g. an abrasive, or oil.
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5.2.1.3 A sheet of 400 grade silicon carbide resin bonded paper (4.3) shall be fixed to the clean upper surface
of plate A (4.4).
5.2.1.4 A sheet of 3M 261X ImperialTM Lapping Film Grade 3MIC or an equivalent product (4.5) shall be
fixed to the clean upper surface of plate B (4.4). This sheet shall be secured to the plate along one of its
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edges only, and such that beyond the fixing the slider pad is able to make contact with at least 127 mm of
the attached sheet (see Figure 1).
NOTE The matt surface of the 3M 261X ImperialTM Lapping Film Grade 3MIC is the surface to be used.
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5.2.1.5 For each of the procedures specified in 5.2.2.1, 5.2.2.2 and 5.2.2.3, the pendulum tester shall be set
up with the slider to be prepared/re-prepared/restored as if to test the slider preparation plates (4.4). The
swept length, measured using the gauge or graduated scale (4.7), shall be (126 ± 1) mm (see 5.1.8).
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5.2.1.6 The slider preparation plate shall be restrained during the swing operation.
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2 Slider preparation plate 5 Swept area
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5.2.2 Procedure
5.2.2.1 Preparation of a new slider pad
A new slider pad shall be prepared by carrying out 10 swings over plate A, in either wet or dry conditions.
For a slider pad of Four-S rubber, to be used to test smooth surfaces (i.e. those with a roughness of less
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than 15 m Rz, as defined in BS EN ISO 4287), further preparation shall be carried out using 20 swings
over plate B in wet conditions.
5.2.2.2 Re-preparation of a worn slider pad
The working edge of a worn or damaged slider pad shall be re-prepared by carrying out a minimum of three
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swings across plate A, so that a uniform and smooth working edge to the slider is obtained. For a slider pad
of Four-S rubber, to be used to test smooth surfaces (i.e. those with a roughness of less than 15 m Rz, as
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defined in BS EN ISO 4287), further re-preparation shall be carried out using 20 swings over plate B in
wet conditions.
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NOTE If restoration of the “polish” to the edge of a Four-S rubber slider pad is all that is required, 20 swings across plate B can be
sufficient.

5.2.2.3 Discarding worn slider pads

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When the width of the working edge of the slider pad exceeds 4 mm, this edge shall no longer be used. The
edge shall be suitably disfigured to prevent its further use, and the other long edge of the slider pad shall
be adopted as the working edge. When the width of this edge also exceeds 4 mm, the slider pad shall be
discarded.
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6 Conducting the test

6.1 Procedure
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6.1.1 To operate the pendulum tester in dry conditions:

a) unless specifically testing the as-found state, thoroughly clean and dry the test surface;
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NOTE It is important that both the test surface and the slider are completely dry for the test as the presence of even a small
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amount of water can affect the readings obtained.

b) place the pendulum arm in its release position such that it is held by the release catch;
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c) bring the pointer round to its stop;

d) release the pendulum arm and catch it on the return swing before the slider strikes the test surface;
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e) return the arm and pointer to the release position, keeping the slider clear of the test surface by means
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of the lifting handle;

f) record the reading;
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g) repeat steps d) to f) to give eight readings.

6.1.2 To operate the pendulum tester in wet conditions:
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a) clean the test area, unless specifically testing the as-found state;
b) place the pendulum arm in its release position such that it is held by the release catch;
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c) bring the pointer round to its stop;

d) using a spray or wash bottle, thoroughly wet the surface which is to be tested, over the whole area to
be in contact with the slider, with potable water (4.6);
e) release the pendulum arm and catch it on the return swing before the slider strikes the test surface;
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f) return the arm and pointer to the release position, keeping the slider clear of the test surface by means
of the lifting handle;
g) record the reading;
h) repeat steps d) to g) to give eight readings.

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6.2 Checking for error

6.2.1 After conducting the test in accordance with 6.1.1 or 6.1.2, raise the head of the instrument such that
it swings clear of the test surface and check the free swing to determine whether the zero setting is still
correct (see 5.1.7).
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6.2.2 If the zero setting is not correct, adjust it in accordance with 5.1.7, repeat the appropriate test
procedure (6.1.1 or 6.1.2) and then check the free swing again to determine whether the zero setting is
correct (see 5.1.7). If it is not, the instrument shall be taken out of service.
6.3 Calculating the pendulum test value
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6.3.1 Calculate the PTV as the mean of the last five recorded readings, giving the answer to the nearest
whole number.
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6.3.2 If using the TRL rubber slider, apply the temperature corrections specified in Table 1 to the PTV
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readings.
NOTE No correction is used for Four-S rubber.
Table 1 — Temperature corrections for PTV readings using the TRL rubber slider
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Surface temperature Correction to PTV

C

8 to 11 Subtract 3 units
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12 to 15 Subtract 2 units
16 to 18 Subtract 1 unit
19 to 22 No correction
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23 to 28 Add 1 unit
29 to 35 Add 2 units
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7 Test report
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The test report shall include the following:

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a) the number and date of this British Standard, i.e. BS 7976-2:20022);

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b) the location of the site and a drawing showing the positions of the test(s);
c) a description of the surface (or sample) tested and its condition;
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d) whether the test(s) was carried out under dry or wet conditions;
e) the slider material used;
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f) the PTV at each position tested;

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g) the temperature of the test surface;

h) the name of the operator and test organization;
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i) the date of test.

8 Validation
If validation of the instrument is required, using plate B (4.4) fitted with a new sheet of 3M 261X
ImperialTM Lapping Film Grade 3MIC (see 4.5) as the test surface, carry out the wet test specified in 6.1.2.
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Ensure that the plate assembly is suitably restrained during the test.
The PTV (corrected if TRL rubber is used) shall be as specified in Table 2.

2) Marking BS 7976-2:2002 on or in relation to a product represents a manufacturer’s declaration of conformity, i.e. a claim by or
on behalf of the manufacturer that the product meets the requirements of the standard. The accuracy of the claim is solely the
claimant’s responsibility. Such a declaration is not to be confused with third-party certification of conformity.

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Table 2 — Validation PTVs in wet conditions
Test surface PTV
Four-S rubber TRL rubber
Float glass 5 to 10 5 to 10
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TM
3M 261X Imperial Lapping Film Grade 3MIC Xa ± 5 Ya ± 5
a X and Y are the PTVs of the 3M 261X Imperial TM
Lapping Film Grade 3MIC
NOTE X and Y, although consistent within a batch, have been shown to vary slightly from batch to batch. It is therefore essential
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that a sample from each batch purchased by the user’s organization is tested before that batch is used in order to determine the
values of X and Y. It is strongly recommended that a second organization is used to verify those values. This can be achieved by
purchasing supplies from one of the three organizations listed below, who can provide their own evaluation of the values of X and Y
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for the batch supplied:
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a) Radlett Consultants, 3 Homefield Road, Radlett, Hertfordshire, WD7 8PX;
b) RAPRA, Shawbury, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4NR;
c) Babtie Group, St Michael’s Close, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7BU.
NOTE Validation may be carried out as deemed necessary by the operator.
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In sheet or slider form, rubber shall be stored in the dark below 25 C, and preferably below 15 C.
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carefully monitored using the validation procedure specified in Clause 8.
A rubber slider shall be discarded if, when it is validated in accordance with Clause 8, the validation results
fall outside the limits specified in Table 2.
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Test areas may be selected either in a strict grid pattern or on a random basis. A minimum of four tests
should be carried out but in large areas one test per 250 m2 is appropriate. On very large areas the
sampling rate may be decreased if it is found that there is consistency between results. Conversely, in small
areas the sampling rate may be increased, particularly if there are wide variations in the results.
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NOTE If the finish has a directional texture, or is on a slope, then tests in different directions are necessary and should be reported
accordingly.
When tests are being made to investigate perceived problems with the surface, they may be carried out
with the surface in its as-found state.
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