PASCO ME-8744 User Manual
Instruction Sheet
for the PASCO
Model ME-8744
ADJUSTABLE ANGLE ROD CLAMP
012-06111A
3/96
$1.00
“fixed” rod clamp
locking knob
Introduction
The Adjustable Angle Rod Clamp is designed to allow
users flexibility in their lab set up.
Equipment
– Adjustable Angle Rod Clamp assembly.
Additional equipment recommended:
– PASCO ME-8735 Large Rod Stand
– PASCO ME-8738 90 cm Support Rod
Assembly
“mobile” rod clamp
ME-8744 Adjustable
Angle Rod Clamp
“fixed” rod
clamp
thumbscrew
support rod
To use the Adjustable Angle Rod Clamp:
➀ Attach the “fixed” rod clamp, with the locking knob
permanently affixed, to a base rod up to 1/2” (12.5
mm) in diameter. See Figure 1.
➁ Secure the rod clamp in place with the thumbscrew.
➂ Loosen the locking knob and rotate the “mobile” rod
clamp into the desired position. See Figure 2.
➃ Tighten the locking knob against the mobile rod
clamp until secure.
➄ Place additional rod or equipment in the mobile rod
clamp and secure with the thumbscrew.
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ME-8735 Large Rod Stand
(not included)
Figure 1: Setting Up the ME-8744
Adjustable Angle Rod Clamp
© 1996 PASCO scientific
This instruction sheet written/edited by: Robert Morrison
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Rotating Rod Clamp 012-06111A
support rod
locking knob
thumbscrew
“mobile” rod
clamp
“fixed” rod
clamp
thumbscrew
Figure 2: Adjustable Angle Rod Clamp Adjustment
Alternate use:
➀ Follow steps one and two above.
➁ Loosen the locking knob, and remove the mobile rod
clamp.
➂ Replace the mobile rod clamp with a piece of equip-
ment that has a 1/4 - 20 thread. See Figure 3.
➃ Rotate the equipment to the correct orientation then
secure it with the locking knob.
Limited Warranty
“fixed” rod clamp
locking knob
applicable equipment
(PASCO CI-6538 Rotary Motion
Sensor shown, not included)
Figure 3: Alternate Use for the
Adjustable Angle Rod Clamp
Equipment Return
“mobile” rod
clamp
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PASCO scientific warrants this product to be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one
year from the date of shipment to the customer. PASCO
will repair or replace, at its option, any part of the product
which is deemed to be defective in material or workmanship. This warranty does not cover damage to the product
caused by abuse or improper use. Determination of
whether a product failure is the result of a manufacturing
defect or improper use by the customer shall be made
solely by PASCO scientific. Responsibility for the return
of equipment for warranty repair belongs to the customer.
Equipment must be properly packed to prevent damage
and shipped postage or freight prepaid. (Damage caused
by improper packing of the equipment for return shipment will not be covered by the warranty.) Shipping costs
for returning the equipment, after repair, will be paid by
PASCO scientific.
Should this product have to be returned to PASCO scientific, for whatever reason, notify PASCO scientific by letter or phone BEFORE returning the product. Upon notification, the return authorization and shipping instructions
will be promptly issued.
➤ NOTE:
NO EQUIPMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR
RETURN WITHOUT AN AUTHORIZATION.
When returning equipment for repair, the units must be
packed properly. Carriers will not accept responsibility
for damage caused by improper packing. To be certain
the unit will not be damaged in shipment, observe the following rules:
➀ The carton must be strong enough for the item
shipped.
➁ Make certain there is at least two inches of packing
material between any point on the apparatus and the
inside walls of the carton.
➂ Make certain that the packing material cannot shift in
the box, or become compressed, thus letting the instrument come in contact with the edge of the box.
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