Altana BYK 5060 User manual

Gardner-scrub
Abrasion Tester
Operating Manual

Abrasion Tester BYK-Gardner
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 4
2 Safety Instructions................................................................................................... 5
3 System Description .................................................................................................. 6
4 Preparation / Setup .................................................................................................. 7
5 Start-up ..................................................................................................................... 10
6 Operation.................................................................................................................. 12
7 Maintenance and Repair ......................................................................................... 14
8 Technical Data .......................................................................................................... 16
9 Appendix .................................................................................................................. 17
9.1 ASTM Test Setup - Part Number 5064 ........................................................................ 17
9.2 ISO Test Setup - Part Number 5065 ............................................................................ 18
9.3 DIN Test Setup - Part Number 5066............................................................................ 19

Abrasion Tester BYK-Gardner
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1 Introduction
Dear customer, thank you for having decided for a BYK-Gardner product. BYK-
Gardner is committed to providing you with quality products and services. We
offer complete system solutions to solve your problems in areas of color, ap-
pearance, and physical properties. As the basis of our worldwide business, we
strongly believe in total customer satisfaction.
Therefore, in addition to our products, we offer many VALUE-ADDED services:
• Technical Sales Force
• Technical & Application Support
• Application and Technical Seminars
• Repair & Certification Service
BYK-Gardner is part of the BYK division of the ALTANA Corp., a leading sup-
plier of additives for coatings and plastics. BYK provides additives. BYK-Gardner
provides instruments. Together, we offer complete and unique solutions for
you, our customer.
Thank you for your trust and confidence. If there is anything we can do better
to serve your needs, do not hesitate to let us know.
Your BYK-Gardner Team

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2 Safety Instructions
Caution!
Read this operation manual before using this instrument.
Warning!
This manual cannot address all the safety considerations associated with its use.
It is the responsibility of the user to consult this manual and establish appropri-
ate safety practices for use with this equipment and the individual material be-
ing tested.
Warning!
The Gardner-scrub Abrasion Tester is designed and intended for the use de-
scribed in this manual. Using the Abrasion Tester for other purposes for which
it was not designed may reduce or eliminate the protection offered by the fea-
tures of the applicator. Serious injury may result.
Warning!
Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence
of a suitably installedground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical in-
spection authority or an electricianif you are uncertain that suitable grounding
is available.
Warning!
Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national
laws and regulations.
Attention!
The Gardner-scrub Abrasion Tester works with a moving traverse carriage. No
parts of the carriage may be touched or held during operation. Once the “Run”
button is pressed no work should be carried out within the travel area of the
carriage.
Please note the following points:
• During testing operation the carriage oscillates across the top surface of
the instrument.
• Familiarize yourself with the layout and operation of the controls.
• Pressing anywhere on the screen while the instrument is running will im-
mediately stop the carriage at any point of its travel.
• Ensure the operator has no loose clothing or jewelry which could become
caught in the moving parts.