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OPERATING THE TESTER
Switch the digital gauge on (see separate gauge operating instructions on page 9).
Commence applying the load to the
fixing by turning the hexagon nut on
the end of the operating piston in a
clockwise direction by hand until tight
or reading appears on gauge.
Apply load using the ratchet spanner
[Figure 11 & 12] and observe the
reading on the gauge until the
required test load is reached. This
reading could decay due to first
movement or creep on the anchor.
Continue to apply the load to the
required reading and observe that the
loading remains steady*. Should a
serious drop in the indicated load
occur again, the fixing is likely to be
insecure and should be investigated.
*DIGITAL GAUGES ARE VERY ACCURATE AND THE SECOND DECIMAL FIGURE MAY NOT
ALWAYS REMAIN STEADY
As the digital gauge is very accurate a
drop off will be noticeable but this
should stabilise after a period of time. If
the reading continues to drop off,
further investigation of the fixing would
be required.
To release the load, reverse the ratchet
ring spanner and turn the hexagon nut
anticlockwise and observe the load
reading on the gauge until it
approaches zero. Unwind the operating
nut by hand until it is resting on the
stop and unwind the adjustable nut and
remove.
DO NOT CONTINUE TO UNWIND
AGAINST THE STOP, OTHERWISE
SERIOUS DAMAGE WILL OCCUR.
