Techne FGT6 - Manual (Page 4)

LIVE - BROWN
NEUTRAL – BLUE
EARTH - GREEN/YELLOW
The appropriate mains plug should be connected to the instrument BEFORE connection to the mains supply.
Should the mains lead need replacement a cable of 0.5mm
2
to BS6500 & CENELEC HD21.5 should be used.
IF IN DOUBT CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN
4.2 To use the Gelation Timer mount the instrument clamping post onto a suitable retort stand or
fixture at the desired height for operation. Ensure that the instrument is clamped firmly.
4.3 Screw the appropriate paddle to the end of the paddle connector on the sliding contact.
4.4 Connect the instrument to the electricity supply and switch on.
4.5 The instrument will perform an automatic self test at switch on. All segments will illuminate
momentarily before displaying a single ‘zero’ on the right hand side, a buzzer will sound and the
LED should illuminate green. The gelation timer is now ready to use.
5. Operation
5.1 Sample preparation.
The test requires about 100ml of sample in a container at least 38mm internal diameter. The top
of the paddle stroke should be not less than 32mm below the sample surface and the bottom of
stroke not closer than 13mm to the bottom of the container. Standard sample cups for use with
the instrument are available (catalogue number F7846).
‘START’ & ‘RESTART’
BUTTON
‘HOLD’ & ‘STOP’
BUTTON
LED
DISPLAY