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Elcometer 1700
Falling Sand Tester
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CONTENTS
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1 About your instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Getting started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3 Abrasive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4 Spares & Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
5 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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Thank you for your purchase of this Elcometer 1700 Falling Sand Tester. Welcome to Elcometer.
Elcometer are world leaders in the design, manufacture and supply of inspectio n equipment for coatings
and concrete. Our products cover all aspects of coating inspection, from development th rough application
to post application inspection.
This Elcometer 1700 Falling Sand Tester is a world beating product. With the purchase of this product you
now have access to the worldwide service and support network of Elcometer. For more information visit our
website at www.el com e ter.co m
1 ABOUT YOUR INSTRUMENT
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1.1 STANDARDS
The Elcometer 1700 can be used in accordance with the following standards:
• ASTM D 968-3 supercedes FTMS 141 6191
• DIN 53233
• JIS A 1452
• JIS H 8682-3
• NF J17-093 (obsolete)
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3 ABRASIVE
Chose the abrasive according the test method or by agreement.
Durable coatings 75 microns thick may require over 600 litres of abrasive.
4 SPARES & ACCESSORIES
Ottawa ASTM Standardised Sand - 23kg (50.7lb) KT001700N001
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6 RELATED EQUIPMENT
Elcometer produces a wide range of washability and abrasion instruments and associated inspection
equipment. Users of the Elcometer 1700 Falling Sand Tester may also benefit from the following Elcometer
products :
• Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge
• Elcometer 4360 Spiral Bar Coater
Further information can be obtained from your local Elcometer supplier, direct from Elcometer, or by visiting
www.elcometer.com
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