CALIBRATION

VERIFICATION KIT.
for TABER® Industries
Rotary Platform Abraser
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Operating Instructions
Distributed by: ---®
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Paul N. Gardner Company, Inc.
316 N. E. First Street,
Post Office Box 10688
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
1-800-762-2478 • (954) 946-9454
Fax (954) 946-9309
www.gardco.com
rABER®INDUSTRIES
e-mail: gardner@gardco.com AS9100B & ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIED

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WARRANTY CONTENTS
Any product or part which, under normal operating
conditions in the plant of the original purchaser,
proves detective in material or workmanship with­
Contents of the shipping container should include
the following:
• S-30 WearTrac TM Precision Wheel Set
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in one year from the date of shipment by the com­
> Left Wheel ( 1 each)
pany, as determined by an inspection by Taber®
> Right Wheel (1 each)
Industries, will be repaired or replaced free of
charge provided you promptly return the detective • S-45 Whee/ Tracking Cards (pkg. 15)
material. AII claims must be sent to Taber
Industries with transportation charges prepaid, • Vacuum Gage with Adapter Caps
notice of the detect and verification the product > Vacuum Gage (1 each)
has been properly installed, maintained and oper­ > Small Adapter Cap, Yellow (1 each)
ated within the limits of rated and normal usage. > Large Adapter Cap, Red (1 each)

Replacement parts will be shipped FOB our • Taber Abraser C/ean-up Hose Kit
plant. The terms of this warranty do not in any > Hose Accessories (1 each)
way extend to any product or part thereof that > Small Vacuum Plug, Yellow (1 each)
has a lite, under normal usage, inherently short­ > Large Vacuum Plug, Red (1 each)
er than the one-year indicated above. Said war­
ranty in respect of replacement of detective parts
and any such additional warranty or representa­
tion expressly made, are in lieu of all other war­
ranties expressed or implied, including any
implied warranty of merchantability, or fitness for
any particular purpose.
Taber Industries reserves the right to make
changes without notice at any time in colors,
material, specifications, and models, and to dis­
continue models.
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CLAIMS FOR SHORTAGES Figure 1
We use extreme care in selection, checking, and
packing to eliminate the possibility of error. lf a
shipping error is discovered:
1. Caretully examine the packing materials
and ensure nothing was inadvertently over­
looked when the shipment was unpacked.
2. Notify the company you purchased the
product from and immediately report the
shortage. The materials are packed at the
tactory, and should be complete if the box
has not been opened.
3. Claims should be filed within 30 days from
shipment.

CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES

Claims for loss, or damage in transit should be
made promptly and directly to the transportation
company.
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Calibration Verification lnstructions v2.0
 INTRODUCTION in a controlled environment, as both temperature
and humidity affect the abrasion resistance of

o Taber® Industries' Rotary Platform Abraser is a

durable, precision built test instrument designed
to evaluate the resistance of surfaces to rubbing
abrasion.
most materials.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
An important aspect of today's quality systems is
to maintain appropriate controls of instruments
used to measure, verify, test and / or accept
material(s). Verification that the instrument and
its consumables are within specification is the
basis to ensure repeatable and reproducible
results.
The Calibration Verification Kit provides a fast,
reliable system check to verify if a Taber Rotary
Platform Abraser is within calibration. When
properly used, this cost effective method enables
users to determine if an instrument should be
returned to the factory for recalibration or repair
prior to it's scheduled calibration.
Procedures outlined in this kit allow the user to
verify:
Characteristic rub-wear
1. Proper Abraser Arm Alignment
action is produced by the
contact of a test sample 2. Proper Wheel Tracking

o turning on a vertical axis,

against the sliding rota­
tion of two abrading
wheels. The wheels are
3. Irregular Bearing Wear

4. Vacuum Suction Force

driven by the sample in

opposite directions about Figure 2 ► Caution: This kit is NOT rneant as a sub­
stitute for regular instrument calibration.
a horizontal axis dis-
placed tangentially from the axis of the sample.
One abrading wheel rubs the specimen outward
toward the periphery and the other, inward HOW TO USE
toward the center. The resulting abrasion marks
form a pattern of crossed ares over a circular lt is recommended that you verify the calibration
area of approximately 30 square centimeters of your Taber Rotary Platform Abraser on a regu­
(see figure 2). lar basis. The frequency should be based on
instrument usage and become part of your com­
The value of the Abraser in research and quality pany's quality procedures,
control programs depends to a considerable
extent on the operator's knowledge of the test Records should be maintained and stored with
the calibration records for each instrument.
problem; the service requirements and the
desired wear characteristics of the materials
being examined. Standard test procedures for a RECOMMENDATION: Clean S-30 WearTrac™
number of materials have been established and, wheels with a dry cloth before each test segment
in the interest of uniformity, are generally accept­ is performed.
ed. In the absence of any standard specifica­
tions, the operator must work out his own test

o procedure including choice of abrading wheels,

load weights, method of mounting the sample,
kind and duration of test, and other details. lt is
strongly recommended that testing be performed

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INSTRUMENT SET-UP 5. lf not already mounted, use the standard
specimen table (Specimen Holder E100-
Prior to using the Calibration Verification Kit, it is
assumed the user has familiarity with the Taber
Rotary Platform Abraser (mechanics of testing,
125). Remove the clamp ring (E100-101
or E100-102) ANO S-19 rubber pad from
the specimen table assembly.
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preparation and mounting of specimens, and the
setup and operation of the instrument). lf neces­
sary, refer to the instrument instruction manual to
familiarize yourself with the operation and safety
aspects.

The Abraser unit should be mounted on a rea­

sonably level and rigid surface. The vacuum unit
should be positioned in a ventilated area near the
Abraser.

With the operating units in position, verify the

male connector of the Abraser line cord is
plugged into the power supply and the vacuum is
plugged into the receptacle marked "VACUUM" at
the rear of the Abraser. Disconnect and remove
any other accessories that may be attached to the
Abraser (i.e. Wheel Refacer; Grit Feeder
Figure 3
Attachment; Scuffing Head Attachment; etc.).

► WARNING: Failure to use a surge protec­ TEST PROCEDURES

tor or surge suppressor may result in damage
to the instruments' electronic components. The following test procedures are summarized

PREPARATION
below for a single table Rotary Platform Abraser.
lf your instrument is a dual table, perform tests
for each table.
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Summary of Tests and lnspections
1. Lift the vacuum pick-up nozzle upright.
Verification Test #1
2. Remove any weights that may be present
from previous testing. Both Arms, 1000-gram load, 1 cycle
3. Remove any wheels that are mounted. Verification Test #2
Clean the wheel mount hub and flange of
any particles that might deflect the wheel. Left Arm only, 500-gram load, 15 cycles

4. Facing the Abraser, Verification Test #3

a) Carefully slide the RIGHT S-30 Right Arm only, 500-gram load, 15 cycles
WearTrac TM Precision Wheel on the right
Vacuum System Evaluation Test
abraser arm wheel shaft such that the
wheel label is facing inward towards the lnspection #1 Vacuum Pick-Up Nozzle
center of the specimen table. Tighten the Port Flatness
knurled nut to lock wheel in place (see
lnspection #2 Table Flatness
figure 3).
lnspection #3 Turntable Speed
b) Similarly, mount the LEFT S-30
WearTrac TM Precision Wheel on the left lnspection #4 Accessory Weight
abraser arm wheel shaft with the label
facing inward. Tighten the knurled nut to
lock wheel in place.
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 PASS / FAIL CRITERIA:
VERIFICATION TEST #1

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For Verification Test #1
80TH ARMS
The tracking pattern left by the wheels should
A. Affix one S-45 Whee/ Tracking Card to the show a consistent pattern between the two salid
specimen table with printed side up. Place bands (see figure 5).
clamp plate and clamp nut on specimen
table and tighten nut.

► CAUTION: DO NOT Use the S-19 rubber ~

IDEAL
pad with the Wheel Tracking Card.

B. Place clamp ring over specimen table and

tighten ring. Ensure the card is completely
flat and wrinkle free far proper testing.
C. Lower BOTH ARMS, ensuring that the
'alignment arrows' on the WearTrac™
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wheel labels point down (see figure 4).

MUST STAY ~ETWEEN

TWO SOLIO BANDS

Alignment Figure 5
Arrow lf either of the wheel tracking patterns falls out­
side the two salid bands then the instrument is in

o need of calibration (see figure 6).

Figure 4
D. Add 1000-gram load auxiliary weights to
both arms. )
E. Turn the abraser on and set "SELECT TEST
CYCLES" to 1 cycle. DATE _

F. Press the START button and allow the cycle

to elapse. When complete, remove the S-45 ~ ~
Wheel Tracking card and record the test FAIL FAIL
information.

RECOMMENDATION: Always record ali test -

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information after each test including:

O Date
O Operator
O lnstrument Serial Number
O Right, Left or Both Arms Figure 6
O Right or Left Table
O Test Reference

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VERIFICATION TEST #2 PASS/ FAIL CRITERIA:

LEFT ARM ONLY
A. Place one S-45 Whee/ Tracking Card on the
specimen table with printed side up. Affix to
table using the clamp plate, nut ANO clamp
ring. Ensure the card is completely flat and
wrinkle free.
B. Lower the LEFT ARM ONLY, ensuring that
the 'alignment arrow' on the WearTrac™
wheel label points down.
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For Verification Test #2 & Test #3
The tracking pattern left by the wheel should
show a consistent pattern that crosses over the
dashed middle band (see figure 7). Note: The fol­
lowing tracking patterns are representative of the
LEFT ARM test. For the right arm tests, the pat­
tern will be reversed.
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IDEAL

C. Add 500-gram load auxiliary weight to

LEFT arm.
D. Turn the abraser on and set "SELECT TEST
CYCLES" to 15 cycles.
E. Press the START button and allow the
cycles to elapse. When complete, remove
the S-45 Wheel Tracking card and record
the test information.

► CAUTION: DO NOT Use the S-19 rubber

MUST CROSS DASHED
pad with the Wheel Tracking Card. MIDDLE BAND

VERIFICATION TEST
RIGHT ARM ONLY
#3 Figure 7
lf either of the wheel tracking patterns do not
cross the dashed middle band (see figure 8), the
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A. In the same fashion as mentioned above, instrument is in need of calibration.
affix one S-45 Wheel Tracking Card to the
specimen table using the clamp plate, nut
and clamp ring. Ensure the card is com­
pletely flat and wrinkle free.
B. Lower the RIGHT ARM ONLY, ensuring
that the 'alignment arrow' on the
WearTrac™ wheel label points down.
C. Add 500-gram load auxiliary weight to
RIGHT arm.
D. Turn the abraser on and set "SELECT TEST
CYCLES" to 15 cycles. Figure 8

E. Press the START button and allow the

cycles to elapse. When complete, remove
the S-45 Wheel Tracking Card and record
the test information.
RECOMMENDATION: Use the Reference sec­
tion of the S-45 Wheel Tracking Card to iden­
tify the table (for Dual Rotary Platform
Abrasers) and which arms were evaluated.
--. NOTE: The diagrams above in figures 5, 6, 7 & 8 show
for clarity the ideal wheel tracking pattern. The actual
wheel tracking patterns may look smeared or smudged
as shown in figure 9. The wheel tracking pattern does
not have to be crisp and narrow to be within calibra­
tion. AII the images in figure 9 pass the calibration cri­
teria mentioned above.

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 D. Turn the abraser on and select "VACUUM
ONLY" from the control keypad.

o E. Wait approximately 1 minute for the reading

to stabilize, and then record the value on the
Calibration Verification Sheet (sample pro­
vided in this document).

► CAUTION: When checking a Dual Abraser,

the suction must be measured with the adja­
cent vacuum pick-up nozzle port blocked with
the appropriate plug (see figure 11).

Figure 9 NOTE: The suction force is dependent on the

vacuum setting and the gap between the vacuum
pick-up nozzle and specimen surface. When test­
ing most materiaIs, a gap of 1 /8 - 1 /4 inch (3 -
VACUUM 5vSTEM EVALUATION TEST
6.5mm) and vacuum level setting of 100 has
Prior to performing this test, assemble the been found to be acceptable. Please refer to your
Vacuum Gage with appropriate adapter cap. The test method for specific details.
vacuum fitting will thread through the hale in the
top of the adapter cap (see figure 10).
• Far newer 51 xx series Abraser's, use the •
small yellow adapter cap.
• Far older 50x and 174 series Abraser's, use
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the large red adapter cap.

Figure 11
VACUUM TEST PASS/ FAIL CRITERIA
At a setting of 100, the reading on the vacuum
gage must not be lower than 55 inches of water
column (137 millibar).
Figure 10 lf vacuum levels are lower than indicated above,
A. lnstall a clean bag in the vacuum unit. check the entire vacuum system for leaks, including:

B. lnsert the assembled vacuum gage into the O Vacuum Gage cap adapter
vacuum pick-up nozzle port on top of the O Pick-Up Nozzle assembly
abraser (see figure 11). O Hose adapter
O Vacuum Hose
C. lf checking a dual abraser, block the open O Vacuum Housing
vacuum pick-up nozzle port using the O Vacuum Bag
appropriate vacuum plug from hose kit. O Vacuum Filter
> For newer 51xx series Abraser's, use the

o small yellow plug.

> For older 50x and 174 series Abraser's,
use the large red plug.

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Replace any detective or leaking components
and retest.

lf a leak cannot be identified, check the line volt­

age applied to the vacuum unit. lf the line voltage
applied is below the local allowable standard, this
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may be contributing to the reduced vacuum level.

lf any of the above mentioned causes for vacuum

loss are not found, the vacuum unit itself may be
the cause. This may require replacement of the
vacuum unit.

► WARNING: Using a non-approved vacu­

um unit may provide inadequate or exces­
sive suction, which will affect test results.

MISCELLANEOUS INSPECTIONS

INSPECTION #1
Vacuum Pick-Up Nozzle Port Wear lnspection Figure 12
for Flatness
Failure to use the clamp ring (E100-101 or E100- INSPECTION #3
102) with the S-11 Refacing Discs may result in a Turntable Speed
worn condition of the vacuum pick-up nozzle.
The turntable platform should rotate at a fixed
Any excessive wear on the vacuum pick-up noz­
zle may affect the mechanics of the vacuum suc­
tion, and could affect the repeatability and repro­
ducibility of the test results.
and constant speed. This can be verified with a
tachometer (not included) as 72 ±2rpm for
11 0v/60Hz or 60 ±2rpm for 230v/50Hz.
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A visual inspection of the underside of the vacu­
INSPECTION #4
um pick-up nozzle is sufficient to determine if a
worn condition exists. lf more than 1/8" material Accessory Weight
is worn, the vacuum pick-up nozzle should be
The Taber Abraser includes precision stainless
replaced.
steel weight sets. When mounted to the abrading
Figure 12 shows a nozzle that is in need of arm, they provide standard loads of 500 and
replacement. 1000 grams on the abrading wheel.
The weights can be verified using a calibrated
RECOMMENDATION: lf the Vacuum Pick-Up scale.
Nozzle exhibits excessive wear, it should be
replaced! • For 500 gram wheel load, the weight
labeled 500 gram shall be 250 ±1 grams.
• For 1000 gram wheel load, the weight
INSPECTION #2 labeled 1000 gram shall be 750 ±1 grams.
Table Flatness Evaluation
The turntable platform should rotate in the plane RECOMMENDATION: To verify that Abraser
is within calibration, you MUST perform all
of its surface with no visible wobble. This can be
verification tests and inspections.
checked with a dial indicator (not included) to
make sure it runs true within two thousandths of
an inch at the top outer edge.
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 TABER CLEAN-UP HOSE INFLUENCES ON RESULTS

o lncluded with this kit is the Taber Clean-Up Hose.

Using the "vacuum only" feature on the abraser,
this simple accessory makes clean-up easy with­
out the need to disconnect the vacuum hose from
For comparable and reproducible tests, it is rec­
ommended that all evaluations be performed
under conditions covered by an established test
procedure or specification.
the abraser.
The following factors are known to influence test
Lift the vacuum pick-up nozzle upright. results and could potentially impact your test
results:
1. lnsert the clean-up hose into the rear vacu­
um nozzle opening. SPECIMEN INFLUENCES
2. Turn the abraser "ON" and set the vacuum ♦ Surface roughness
level to 100%.
♦ Thickness of any surface treatments
3. Select "VACUUM ONLY" to start the vacu-
♦ Elastic properties
um unit.
♦ Grain direction
Befare starting a new series of tests, the drive
shaft and specimen holder cavity should be thor­ ♦ Conditioning
oughly cleaned. This prevents accumulation of
particles, which could damage the instrument ♦ Age (i.e. length of cure)
(see figure 13). INSTRUMENT INFLUENCES

~ ♦ Vacuum suction level

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♦ Vacuum pick-up nozzle height
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♦ Type of abrading wheel

♦ Condition of abrading wheel (i.e.

out-of-round; within expiration period)
OTHERINFLUENCES
♦ Testing environment (temperature and
relative humidity)
♦ Specimen mounting
Figure 13 ♦ Wheel refacing

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MAINTENANCE FACTORY SERVICE
Precision testing instruments should be calibrat­
ed regularly to ensure critica! components are
within established tolerance specifications. This
will ensure accurate measurement results.
Should your Taber Rotary Platform Abraser
require repair or adjustment, carefully pack it in a
rugged container with plenty of cushioning mate­
rial. Afler obtaining a return authorization number
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(RMA#) from the factory, the unit should be
• Keep the main unit and surrounding areas shipped, transportation charges prepaid, to:
free from grit and abradings by cleaning fre­
quently.
Taber Industries
• Keep the vertical drive shafl of the abraser 455 Bryant Street
and the shafl hales of the specimen holders
North Tonawanda, NY 14120-0164
clean by wiping with a soft cloth.
(716) 694-4000
• When lowering the abrading heads from
their upright position, it is essential that the
arms are gripped firmly so as not to drop
them. A hard blow against the specimen
table may cause misalignment and inaccu­
rate test results.
• Orive shafl and holder bares are machined
to clase tolerances. Never force on a holder
when dirt is present on either. Forcing may
damage the holder bore and affect its accu­
racy, or make it difficult to remove the hold­
er without damaging the motor.

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• Bearings of the main unit and vacuum are
grease lubricated and sealed, and may
require factory attention only afler years of
service.
• To avoid damage to the membrane keypad
circuitry, do not place items on the keypad.
Use gentle pressing on buttons as exces­
sive force may cause cracking.
• When not in operation, keep the instrument
protected from dust and foreign matter by
using a cover.
• lf the instrument is not to be used far a peri­
ad of time, remove the abrading wheels and
store in their original containers.

RECOMMENDATION: To ensure repeatable

and reproducible results, TABER Industries
recommends annual factory calibration.

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 CONSUMABLES / ACCESSORIES

o Description

WearTrac™ Precision Wheel (right)

Model Number

S-30
Part Number

132025-1
WearTrac™ Precision Wheel (left) S-30 132025-2
Wheel Tracking Card, pkg. 15 S-45 132150-1
Vacuum Test Gage, O - 100" WC; O - 250mb 132279
Adapter Cap (yellow), for Model 51XX 132376-2
O-Ring for Adapter Cap Plug 132376-2 (Model 51XX) 132277
Adapter Cap (red), for Model 50X and 174 132376-1
O-Ring for Adapter Cap Plug 132376-1 (Model 51XX) 132278
Vacuum Plug (yellow), for Model 51XX 132275
Vacuum Plug (red), for Model 50X and 174 120081
Taber Abraser Clean-Up Hose 129280

o TABER® Industries
455 Bryant Street
North Tonawanda, New York 14120
USA
To/1-Free: 800.333.5300
Phone: 716.694.4000
Fax: 716.694.1450
E-mail: sales@taberindustries.com
WebSite: www.Taberlndustries.com
www.ordertaber.com

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 Calibration Verification Record
COMPANY: ÜPERATOR: _
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INSTRUMENT REFERENCE: DATE: _

LOCATION: ____________________ ABRASER: _

VACUUM MODEL: SERIAL NUMBER:

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VERIFICATION TEST #1: TABLE 1 TABLE 2*

Both Arms ( 1 000g, 1 Cycle) D Acceptable D Acceptable

D Failed, Outside Of Solid Bands D Failed, Outside Of Salid Bands

VERIFICATION TEST #2: TABLE 1 TABLE 2*

Left Arm Only (500g, 15 Cycles) D Acceptable D Acceptable

D Failed To Cross Dashed Middle Band D Failed To Cross Dashed Middle Band

VERIFICATION TEST #3: TABLE 1 TABLE 2*

Right Arm Only (500g, 15 Cycles) D Acceptable D Acceptable

D Failed To Cross Dashed Middle Band D Failed To Cross Dashed Middle Band

VACUUM 5YSTEM 5UCTION EVALUATION:

Vacuum Gauge Reading: _ D Acceptable D Low D High

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INSPECTION #1: NOZZLE 1 D No Problem Found D Excessive Wear
Vacuum Pick-Up Nozzle Wear NOZZLE 2* D No Problem Found D Excessive Wear

INSPECTION #2: TABLE 1 TABLE 2*

Specimen Table Flatness D No Problem Found D No Problem Found

D Greater Than D.002" D Greater Than 0.002"

INSPECTION #3: TABLE 1 TABLE 2*

Specimen Table Speed D No Problem Found D No Problem Found

D Failed, Outside ±2rpm D Failed, Outside ±2rpm

INSPECTION #4:

WEIGHT MEASUREMENT D Acceptable 500g Weight Set (250g Actual) __; __; __; __
D Unacceptable

D Acceptable 1000g Weight Set (750g Actual) __; __; __; __

*Only Applicable On Dual Abrasers

D Unacceptable (Measure Each Weight Separately And Record Values)

Atta ch S-45 Whee/ Tracking Card to the back of this form a/ong with any notes/observations
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