Operating Instructions for the Asphalt Mixture Compaction Tester
2020-12-21
Main features of the asphalt mixture compaction tester:
1. It can perform automatic counting, automatic compaction, and automatic shutdown.
2. Equipped with a hammer-hanging bracket and a manual handle, allowing for easy lifting of the hammer.
3. Semi-automatic molding equipment, making it easier to load and unload molds.
4. One-piece hammer head—will not fall off, break, or crack.
Operation Procedure for Asphalt Mixture Compaction Tester
a. Before each compaction, the compaction punch, the inner walls of the mold, and the base of the mold should be coated with machine oil.
b. Open the safety door, lift the guide rail slider and the weight hammer, and use the safety lever to lock the compaction head in place.
c. Place the thoroughly mixed asphalt mixture into the test mold according to the specification requirements, push the test mold into the positioning pins of the steel plate channel, and securely lock the test mold.
d. Lift the guide rod and the weight, flip up the safety lever, lower the compaction head, close the safety door, and press the start button to begin the compaction process. The machine will automatically shut down once the preset number of cycles is reached.
Precautions for Using the Asphalt Mixture Compaction Tester
1. The counter counts using a positive counting method.
2. Before the next strike, first press the reset button and then press the start button.
3. When compaction is in progress and the machine needs to be stopped or malfunctions, you can press the stop button to halt the compaction device’s operation.
4. The chain tension should be checked regularly, and adjusted if its sag exceeds 10 mm.
5. Do not start the compaction machine when it is not loaded with mixtures. When not in use, place cotton yarn or shredded paper inside the mold.
6. Regularly lubricate the chain and the sliding parts of the weight hammer.
7. After each compaction is completed, the test mold, compaction rammer, and steel channel should be cleaned immediately.
8. The tension of the steel plate channels and concrete base should be checked regularly.

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