Figure 4 Fit the Weigh Beam
2. Use the retaining screw to fit your chosen vane (plate) and the cover plate (see Figure 5).
Figure 5 Fit the Vane
3. Put the equipment on the top of a TecQuipment Hydraulic Bench (H1 or H1d).
4. Connect the supply pipe from the Hydraulic Bench to the inlet at the bottom of the tank.
5. PuttheexitofthedrainpipetankdirectlyovertheholeinthemiddleoftheGravimetricBench(see Figure 3), or over the open channel of the Volumetric Bench (see Figure 6).
6. Use the adjustable feet to level the tank.
Figure 6 Put Over the Open Channel of the Volumetric Bench
7. Rest the Jockey weight on the zero mark of the weigh beam.
8. Use the adjusting nut of the balance spring to level the weigh beam. When level, the grooves on the tally should be equally spaced on either side of the top of the tank. Adjust the length of the tally suspension if necessary.
9. Use the hydraulic bench to create a jet of water, lifting the vane. Stop the water flow and make sure that the weigh beam returns to level.