Spectrum 6120 Product Manual

Soil Compaction Tester

Item # 6120

PRODUCT MANUAL

ENGLISH

DOCU-M0133

THANK YOU for purchasing the Soil Compaction Tester.

READ THIS MANUAL carefully to learn how to operate and service your
Soil Compaction Tester correctly. Failure to do so could result in per­sonal injury or equipment damage.

THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED a permanent part of your
Soil Compaction Tester and remain with the Soil Compaction Tester
when you sell it.

WARRANTY
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material or
workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. During
the warranty period Spectrum will, at its option, either repair or
replace products that prove to be defective. This warranty does
not cover damage due to improper installation or use, lightning,

negligence, accident, or unauthorized modications, or to incidental

or consequential damages beyond the Spectrum product.
Before returning a failed unit, you must obtain a Returned
Materials Authorization (RMA) from Spectrum. Spectrum is not
responsible for any package that is returned without a valid
RMA number or for the loss of the package by any shipping
company.

Introduction

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3600 Thayer Ct.

Aurora, IL 60504

[phone] or [phone]

Ext. 6725

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

www.specmeters.com

Contents

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Warranty and Service .............................................................................. i

What is soil compaction? ...................................................................... 1

What are the impacts of a soil compaction problem? ........................ 1

What to do about a soil compaction problem? ................................... 2

What is a Soil Compaction Tester? ...................................................... 2

Best time to use the Soil Compaction Tester ...................................... 3

Unpacking the Soil Compaction Tester ................................................ 3

Using the Soil Compaction Tester ........................................................ 4

Contact Information ............................................................................... 5

CAUTION: The Soil Compaction Tester may cause harm if used

improperly. Please use the pointed tips with care.