PASCO ME-6960 User Manual

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Instruction Sheet

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PAStrack

ME-6960

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Included Equipment

1. 0 cm to 50 cm section

2. 50 cm to 100 cm section

3. Connectors (2 pieces)

4. Leveling Feet with locknuts (6 pieces)

Quick Start

1. Connect the track sections using one of the connector pieces.

Parts of the PAStrack

a

e

f

Figure 1

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d

2. Tighten the screws on the connector.

Introduction

The PAStrack is designed for use with PASCO carts, dynamics
system accessories, and optics carriages.

The model ME-6960 track consists of two sections that can be
joined together with the included connector and split apart for
storage. Together the two sections form a 1 m track. Each
PAStrack kit includes an extra connector, allowing any number of
tracks to be joined together.

You can use the PAStrack on a level surface or elevate one end to
make an inclined plane.

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a. Connector screws

b. Release tab

c. Rod clamp screw

d. Rod clamp hole

e. lock nut

f. foot

Assembly

1. Slide a connector piece into the “50 cm” end of one track

section. Push it hard until you hear it snap.

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2. Slide the other track section onto the connector piece. Push it

until it snaps.

3. Turn the track upside down and tighten the screws on the

connector (part a in figure 1).

Leveling

1. Set the track upright on a level surface.

2. Place a cart on the track to test it for level.

3. Adjust the feet to make the track straight and level.

4. Tighten the locknut of each foot (part e in figure 1).

Rod Mounting

You can use a horizontal rod to elevate one end of the PAStrack
to incline it or two horizontal rods to raise the entire track for dis­play. The PAStrack accepts rods up to 9.5 mm in diameter (such
as PASCO part SA-9242).

Insert a rod into one of the rod clamp holes (figure 2) and secure
it by tightening the rod clamp screw (part c in figure 1). Clamp
the horizontal rod to a vertical rod.

For Best Results

• Engage and disengage each new connector several times to
break it in and make subsequent assembly easier.

• If one end of the PAStrack is elevated, ensure that the con­nector screws are tightened to prevent the track from bow­ing.

• If you are using multiple PAStracks joined together on a
level surface, leave the connector screws loose. This will
make each joint slightly flexible and allow you to use the
feet to level each section separately.

• To protect your PAStrack during storage, disassemble it and
keep it in its original box.

Technical Support

For assistance with any PASCO product, contact PASCO at:

Address: PASCO scientific

10101 Foothills Blvd.
Roseville, CA 95747-7100

Phone: [phone] (worldwide)

800-772-8700 (U.S.)

Fax: [phone]

Web: www.pasco.com

Email: [e-mail]

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Disassembly

1. Loosen the connector screws.

2. Press and hold the release tabs on the bottom of the track

(part b in figure 1).

3. Pull the track sections apart.

Limited Warranty For a description of the product warranty, see the
PASCO catalog.
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