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3400 Single Column Table Model Operator’s Guide
This Operators’ Guide provides the essential information you need to begin testing after initial system installation and setup by an Instron® service engineer. It is intended for experienced operators and covers a system that includes a load frame with integral controller, load cell, manual grips, and Bluehill® software. The guide includes an overview of system components, configuration, routine maintenance, and spare parts. It also provides instructions for checking system connections, installing grips, preloading the load string, and preparing specimens for testing.
Manual 04/10/2025 4.83 MB

3400 Floor Model Retrofit – Operator’s Guide
The Operators’ Guide provides the information you need to know to operate the system’s new control features after the system has been installed. The document provides a detailed introduction, notes on prepping the system, and information on maintenance.
Manual 03/12/2025 4.14 MB