Gilson SP-0, SP-1, SP-2, SP-2.5, SP-3 Operating Manual

Universal Splitters

SP-0, SP-1, SP-2, SP-2.5, SP-3, & SP-33

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Adjust splitter bars for desired chute width as follows:

A. Loosen two wing nuts, one on each end of splitter.

B. Lock the hopper in the “open” position by using the Safety

Lock beside the hand lever. (NOT necessary on Models

SP-0, SP-3, and SP-33.)

C. Flip the adjustable chute bars back and forth to form alternate

right and left chutes of desired width. A chute width of two
to three times materials topsize is recommended. Check
to be sure the width chosen results in the same number of
chutes in either direction.

OPERATING MANUAL

D. Tighten wing nuts, remove Safety Lock, and close hopper.

2. Place sample in closed hopper, distributing as you pour, and
level by hand until material is evenly distributed from side-to­side and from front to back in hopper. Position pans.

3. Open gates of hopper using a smooth, rather fast motion of
the hand lever. Sample will divide to half the original portion in
each of the bottom pans.

NOTE: Hopper gate of Models SP-3 and SP-33 are spring
loaded and lever is merely released from holding notch to
open hopper.

4. If a smaller sample fraction is needed, transfer portion in one
pan to closed hopper, level, and split again. Repeat until the
desired fraction is reached, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, etc.

5. Sampling accuracy can only be as good as the methods em­ployed. We suggest the following additional tips be employed
as part of your standard sampling procedures:

A. Prior to splitting your sample fraction, mix the sample by

repetitive dividing and recombining entire sample in the
hopper. Repeat until starting sample is thoroughly mixed.

B. When pouring samples into hopper, always use care to

distribute material back and forth in layers as you pour.

SP-2

C. If bridging or hang-up of material occurs in the chute bar

area, reset the splitter for wider chute widths.

D. Always be sure your chute bar setting gives an equal number

of alternating chutes in each direction. The following chute
openings are permissible:

Model SP-0: 1in, 2in, 3in, 4in, 6in, 8in, 12in
Model SP-1: 1/2in, 1in, 1-1/2in, 2in, 3in, 4in, 6in
Model SP-2: 1/2in, 1in, 1-1/2in, 3in
Model SP-2.5: 1/4in, 1/2in, 3/4in, 1in, 1-1/2in, 2in, 3in
Models SP-3 & SP-33: 1/8in, 1/4in, 3/8in, 1/2in

E. When using Model SP-0, material in the two pans on one

side of the splitter should be treated as a single sample – i.e.
combine the two when re-splitting or for retention of final
sample.

(Continued on back.)

Rev: 07/23/2014

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6. To position chute attachment on Model SP-1, remove wing nuts

from the studs on back of splitter. Insert top of bag loading chute
over support angles that n ormally hold material pan, fitting holes
over threaded studs. Replace wing nuts. With bag-tightening
lever in horizontal position (right or left), draw top of bag over
sharp corners of chute bottom and reverse fold bag on top of
bag-tightening lock tab. Lift lever to secure bag.

SP2.5 ONLY:

Two position stop is used on hopper gate lever. When in Position 1, safety stop holds hopper open during cleaning or bar adjustment.
Position 2 controls the maximum amount hopper can open. Failure to utilize this stop may allow material to feed outside of chute area.

7. Models SP-0, SP-2.5, SP-3, and SP-33 are manufactured with
60° chute slopes as required for coal or coke (ASTM D 2013,
D 346) or for other materials requiring steep slope for proper
sample flow. Other models may be easily changed to 60° from
standard 45° chute slopes by adding the following adapter kits
in the field:

Kit for SP-1 Model SPA-103
Kit for SP-2 Model SPA-106

POSITION 1

POSITION 2

SAFETY STOP (HOLDS HOPPER OPEN)

LEVER STOP (CONTROLS HOPPER MAXIMUM OPENINGS)