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                        International
 
Operating Instructions 
VACUUM PYCNOMETER 
Model: 45-9300 (AP-132) 
 
 
 
Distributor: 
ELE International, Inc. ELE International, Ltd. 
PO Box 608 Chartmoor Road Chartwell Business Park 
Loveland, CO  80539 Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire 
USA LU7 4WG England 
Phone: (970) 663-9780 Phone: + (0) 1525 249200 
Fax: (970) 663-9781 Fax: + (0) 1525 249249 
E-Mail: soiltest@eleusa.com E-Mail: ele@eleint.co.uk 
Website: www.eleusa.com Website: www.eleint.co.uk 
                          
                    
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                        International    TABLE OF CONTENTS      I. GENERAL INFORMATION................................................................................................ 1    II. RELATED USER DOCUMENTATION............................................................................. 1    III. CALIBRATION................................................................................................................. 1    IV. OPERATION...........................................................................
                    
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                        International         VACUUM PYCNOMETER  MODEL 45-9300 (AP-132)              I. GENERAL INFORMATION    The 45-9300 (AP-132) Vacuum Pycnometer is designed to be used in determining the  theoretical maximum specific gravity of bituminous paving mixtures, using the procedure  described in ASTM standard test method D 2041 for type F containers.  This large  capacity (approximately 10 liters) unit can easily handle samples up to 13.2 lbs (6 kg),  minimizing segregation effects.  Constructed of lightw
                    
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                        International   IV. OPERATION    A. Sample Preparation    Follow the procedure outlined in ASTM D 2041 for separating the sample  particles, oven-drying the sample, and cooling it to room temperature.    B. Operation    1. Weigh the empty  pycnometer without the lower water inlet hose  and without the gauge and hose assembly on the top.  Designate  this weight as "B."    2. Place the prepared sample in the pycnometer and weigh the  sample and pycnometer together, designating this weight as "C." 
                    
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                        International   8. Open the water inlet valve to fill the pycnometer to the very top  without leaving any air space.  Be careful not to turn off the  vacuum. Close the water inlet valve.    9. Using the quick-disconnect, detach the gauge-hose assembly from  the top of the pycnometer.    10. If there is any air trapped in the pycnometer, reconnect the  aspirator and vacuum gauge (using the quick-connect) and let more  water in.    11. Close the water inlet valve.    12. Disconnect the water inlet
                    
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                        International   V. CALCULATIONS    If the test temperature is within  +3° or -5°F of  77°F (+ 1.7° or - 2.8°C of 25°C),  the following equation can be used to determine the maximum specific gravity of   the sample, with an error of 0.001 points or less due to thermal effects:       Where:  A =  Mass of the dry sample in air (grams)    D =  Mass of container when filled with water at 77°F (25° C) (grams)    E =  Mass of container filled with both water and sample at 77°F (25°C)  (grams)    Note: 
                    
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                        International     A. Pycnometer Not Getting Vacuum    1. Check 'O' ring to make sure it is clean and in good shape.  If not,  contact ELE/Soiltest for a replacement 'O' ring.    2. Check to make sure the water inlet valve is on tight.    3. Tighten the stopcock nut (at bottom of stopcock) of the water inlet  valve.    B. Air Bubbles Entering from the Water Inlet Valve    1. Check to make sure the water inlet valve is on tight.    2. Tighten the stopcock nut (at bottom of stopcock) of the water i
                    
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                        International     45-9301 (AP-131) Filtering Kit.  Functions as water trap for vacuum pump.      45-9320 (AP-134) Manometer      VIII. SPECIFICATIONS    Capacity  Approximately 10 liters; 6 kg (13.2 lbs) sample weight    Construction Lightweight polycarbonate, with transparent upper half    Gauge  2" (50.8 mm) diameter; 30" x 0.5 " Hg    Aspirator  Plastic; 3/8" pipe thread (included)    Connections Water inlet valve; quick disconnect for vacuum gauge and  hose    Dimensions  10-3/4" (273 mm) o.
                    
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                        International    FIGURE 1        .      7 Distributor: ELE International, Ltd.  ELE International, Inc.  Chartmoor Road Chartwell Business  PO Box 608  Park  Loveland, CO  80539  Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire  USA  LU7 4WG England  Phone: (970) 663-9780  Phone: + (0) 1525 249200  Fax: (970) 663-9781  Fax: + (0) 1525 249249  E-Mail: soiltest@eleusa.com  E-Mail: ele@eleint.co.uk  Website: www.eleusa.com  Website: www.eleint.co.uk                                                                    
                    
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                        International   GRAPHS          8 Distributor: ELE International, Ltd.  ELE International, Inc.  Chartmoor Road Chartwell Business  PO Box 608  Park  Loveland, CO  80539  Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire  USA  LU7 4WG England  Phone: (970) 663-9780  Phone: + (0) 1525 249200  Fax: (970) 663-9781  Fax: + (0) 1525 249249  E-Mail: soiltest@eleusa.com  E-Mail: ele@eleint.co.uk  Website: www.eleusa.com  Website: www.eleint.co.uk