Gilson Aqua-Check MA-26X Operating Manual

OPERATING MANUAL

Gilson Aqua-Check Moisture Tester

MA-26X

PHONE: [phone] P.O. Box 200, Lewis Center, Ohio 43035-0200

740-548-7298 E-mail: [e-mail] Product Web Page: www.globalgilson.com

Rev: 01/2019

FAX: [phone]
740-548-5314

Gilson Company, Inc. Gilson Aqua-Check Moisture Tester: MA-26X

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Review and completely understand the operating and safety instructions before using this unit.

WARNING!

The calcium carbide reagent used with this test must be handled with great care. When
exposed to water, calcium carbide produces highly ammable or explosive acetylene gas.

• Users must understand and follow local regulations and calcium carbide Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS) guidelines and procedures regarding transportation, storage, handling and disposal.

• Users of this apparatus must read and understand the operating instructions in this manual.

• Testing must not be performed in confined spaces or in the vicinity of an open flame, lighted
cigarettes, embers or any other potential source of ignition.

• When releasing the gas from the apparatus, take care to direct it away from the face and body.

• Care should be taken not to store, dispose of, or place the calcium carbide reagent where it may
come into contact with water, because it will produce explosive acetylene gas.

• Any application not specically covered in this manual will be considered improper use and will
void the warranty.

• Testing excessively wet material, adding water to the testing chamber, or improper use of the
equipment could cause pressures to exceed the safe level for the apparatus. This may damage
the device and create an unsafe condition for the operator.

• Long sleeves, gloves, eye protection and dust masks should be worn when performing this test.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Safety Instructions ..................................... 2

Table of Contents....................................... 3

1.0 Unpacking & Set-Up .................................... 4

2.0 Introduction ........................................... 4

3.0 Operating Instructions.................................. 5

4.0 Accuracy............................................... 8

5.0 Troubleshooting ....................................... 9

6.0 Accessories ............................................ 9

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