PFT levelling pin / Safety, overview, operation and service
Operation
4.4.2
Adjusting the tripod
1
2
Figure 10: Adjusting the tripod
1. Push the carrier rod with the collar disc (1) of the probe into the
probe holder (2) of the tripod.
3
3
4
Figure 11: Shut-off valves
Adjust the material thickness between the casting surface and the
measuring mandrel:
2. Open the shut-off valves (3) of the base tank at the top and bottom.
3. Open self-closing valve (4).
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1
0
0
cm
Figure 12: Marking square
4. Set liquid column to a "round" number and make a note of it.
5. Insert the marking square (5) at the height of the reference level on
the measuring scale housing.
6. Level the next tripod by moving the measuring mandrel on the
holding clamp of the measuring stand.
7. Repeat the process until the last tripod has been adjusted.
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