1. In This Guide
1.1. OVERVIEW
Thank you for purchasing the JobMaster Mechanical Training Bench for use in your classroom or
laboratory. This guide is meant to help you assemble the bench and prepare it for use with the online
learning curriculum.
While the experiments, images, and videos contained in the online learning curriculum refer to an older
version of the Mechanical Training Bench (00-ME10 series), the curriculum can easily be completed
using this new 00-1800 series bench. Therefore, this guide contains general instructions for how to
complete the curriculum with the newer version of the Mechanical Bench and lists the basic differences
between the versions of the Mechanical Bench.
1.2. VERSION UPDATE: MAIN DIFFERENCES
The main differences between this version of the Mechanical Bench and the previous version are related
to:
•Modularity: This version of the Mechanical Bench includes plastic containers with equipment
that can be placed on the shelves of the bench. Different levels of equipment may be purchased,
and containers can be moved, interchanged, or stored elsewhere. For more information about
the different levels of modularity, see Section 2 List of Accessories.
•Safety: With the introduction of a new magnetic key/lock system, the motor can only run when
the plexiglass enclosure is securely in place. See Section 3.3 Motor Controller and Safety Guard
Assembly for more information.
•Motor Controller: The motor controller has been updated. For instructions on its use, see
Section 4 Operating the Motor.
•Materials: The previous version of the Mechanical Bench contained rigid metal racks and an
inflexible working surface. The 00-1800 series is made up of more flexible and user-friendly
materials.
For additional details, see Section 5 Working with the Curriculum.