Product Manual EIE – WATER ABSORPTION TEST OF CERAMIC

TILES ASAS

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Organization’s ISO 9001:2008 Certificate

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 Forward

Dear valued customer,

We just want to take a moment out to thank you for your keen interest in our company products. We
greatly appreciate your business and the opportunity you provided us to assist you. You have joined a
selected group of customers who have switched to the technologically superior and quality enhanced
laboratory testing product.

Time has changed, so do the technology. Your purchase lists you on the cutting edge of 21st century
technology. The attached test report is an excellent way of expressing and maintaining your trust in EIE’s -
superior quality testing products. Our continued efforts and commitment is to provide you efficient sales
after services, prompt attention and highest level of customer satisfaction. If for any reasons, you have
questions or comments, we are delighted to hear from you. Call us on 0091-79-660406013 or send us email
at info@eieinstruments.com/kunal@eieinstruments.com. You can expect us to respond to your email
within 24-48 working hours.

Once again, thank you for your trust and kind patronage. We look forward to serve you better in future.

Yours sincerely,
EIE Instruments

Table of contents

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Organization’s ISO 9001:2008 Certificate 2

Forward 3

Table of contents 4

1. Scope 5

2. Principle 5

3. Apparatus 5

4. Procedure 6

5. Getting Started 7

5.1 Packing list 7

5.2 Delivery and Uncrating the instrument 7
6. Installation instructions 8

7. Direction to clean the Instrument 9

8. Warranty Certificate 10

ATUS

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1. Scope

Standard Describes methods for determination water absorption apparent porosity, apparent relative density
and bulk density of ceramic tiles as per ISO 10545-part 3.
There are Two Method:
 The vacuum method
The Vacuum method shall be used for apparent porosity, apparent relative density and water absorption
for other than classification purposes.
 The Boiling method
The boiling method shall be used for classification of tiles and product specifications.

2. Principle

Dry Tiles are impregnated with water and then suspended in water the relationships of the dry, saturated, and
suspended weights allow the calculation of listed properties

3. Apparatus

A vacuum Chamber and vacuum system of sufficient capacity to accommodate the required number of
samples and achieve and hold a vacuum of 700 mm hg for 30 minutes.

4. Specification

 Chamber size : 425 mm dia x 650 mm height

 MOC of chamber : SS304 stainless steel material with matt buffing
 Water tank : 800 mm x 500 mm x 250 mm
 Water circulating pump : Marathon -cool home submersible pump, head 5 ft max
 MOC of water tank : SS304 stainless steel material with matt buffing
 Vacuum sensor : Honeywell make (-1 to 1 bar),4-20 ma output current,
24 v dc supply
 Vacuum controller : Cautoni swastik make, analog input
 Model no : GT8 AAS 112 C000 CS,85-265 v,50-60 hz
 Vacuum pump : 50 litre capacity, single stage with moisture trap
 Piping with necessary Valves and Fittings :

5. Procedure

 Dry the tiles in the over at (110 ± 5) ˚C until constant mass is reached. i.e. when the difference
between two successive weighings at intervals of 24 h is less than 0.1 % microwave, infrared or other
drying systems may be used provided that it has been determined that equal result are obtained .
 cool the tiles in desiccator over silica gel Or other Suitable Desiccant, but not an acid, until they reach
ambient temperature.

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6. Procedure: Water Impregnation: Vacuum method

 Firstly, Fill the sump tank up to over flow level.

 Place the tiles vertically with no contact between them in stand and put these stand in the vacuum
chamber.
 Close the vacuum chamber and start the vacuum pump by ON switch.
 Wait for chamber vacuum to 700 mm hg and maintain for 30 minutes.
 Then start pump switch to ON condition and then open water inlet valve. Admit sufficient water to
cover the tiles by 5 cm.
 When water reach at sufficient level water level circuit operate and automatically pump will be stop.
then close the inlet valve quickly as soon as possible(Otherwise due to vacuum in chamber pump suck
the water in chamber without operation)
 Release the Vacuum and allow the tiles to remain submerged for 15 min.
 For remove samples use chamois leather for safely handle samples form wetting and wringing out by
hand. Place chamois leather on a flat surface and in turn lightly dry each side of each tiles. Dab relief
surface with chamois leather.
 Immediately after this procedure weigh each tile and record the results to the same accuracy.

7. Results

 Water absorption: For each tile calculate the water absorption as a percentage of the dry mass using
the expression
M1 : mass of dry tile
M2b : mass of tile impregnated by the boiling water
M2v : mass of tile impregnated by the vacuum method
M3 : mass of of suspended tile impregnated by the vacuum method

 In the following calculation, the assumption is made that 1 cm3 of water weighs 1 g. this is true within
about 3 parts in 1000 for water at room temperature.

E (b, v) = m2(b ,v) – m1 x 100

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M1
where,
m1 : mass of the dry tile
m2 : mass of the wet tile

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8. Getting Started

The instructions for preparing the equipment assume that the user is aware of the contents of this document,
which lists the warranty conditions and important precautions.

8.1 Packing list

 calibration certificate
 Instruction manual

8.2 Delivery and Uncrating the instrument

1) Inspect equipment and shipping crate immediately upon receipt. If any damage is apparent, immediately
discuss it with the delivery person and contact the transportation company immediately. Make notes of
any damages on the bill of landing.
2) Retain all shipping material for later inspection.
3) Check packing slip carefully and ensure all materials have been received as indicated in packing slip.
4) Instrument is supplied in enclosed wooden case. Unpack the wooden case, locate and count the number
of accessories and main working unit. Remove packing strip from surroundings of the instrument and all
its accessories. Please inspect and note whether any part of the instrument is damaged or any accessory
is missing according to packing slip? If it is so, then immediately make note of it and report to the
manufacturer.
5) Due to the vibration incurred during shipping and handling, it is possible that mechanical connection
could become loose. Inspect all connection to ensure that they are secure.
6) After visual inspection, if everything is found to be okay, transit the instrument to suitable safe place
where it is intended to install. Caution: Heavy weight, protect yourself first. Handle with care.
7) Recycle the packing material and wooden box. Do not throw it away for environment protection

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9. Installation instructions

1) Remove packing strip the machine and transit it to a suitable safe place, where it is intended to install.
Caution: Heavy weight, protect yourself first. Handle with care.
2) Do not install the equipment in a draft, sunlight or near a place of equipment, which emits heat as well as
electromagnetic conduction emission.
3) Do not install unit in a corrosive environment. A corrosive environment may lead to poor performance and
deterioration of unit.
4) Allow a minimum 4” clearance on all sides of the instrument for maintenance work.
5) Do not stack any items on top of the unit.
6) Check the electrical specifications requirement of the instrument and make it available.
7) Plug the power cord into a properly grounded outlet.
8) Read this instruction manual carefully and abide to its requisites.
9) Recycle the packing material.

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Direction to clean the Instrument

1) Disconnect from power supply prior to cleaning.

2) The wheel assembly and lower clamp of the unit should be periodically wiped out with soft cloth.
3) Exterior body of the instrument should be cleaned periodically with mint cream to maintain its finish
& shine.
4) Wear gloves while cleaning the equipment, so no finger prints can spoil the body of the equipment.
5) Never use benzene or paint thinner for cleaning.
6) Do not use an abrasive or alkaline solution.

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10. Warranty Certificate

Your EIE product is guaranteed to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one ( 1 ) year
under normal use from the date of purchase. This WARRNATY does not apply to any product damaged
by accident, misuse, mishandling, abuse, negligence, transit, improper line voltage, drop, fire, flood or if
the products were altered or repaired by anyone other than the qualified service personnel.

The liability of EIE Instruments is limited to repair or replacement and under no circumstances shall EIE
be liable for any collateral consequential damages or loss. This guarantee specifically excludes the
expendables and consumables. All warranty claims must be directed to your corresponding purchase
organization that is responsible for the sale of this equipment. The users are responsible for shipping
expense. The warranty cards which are not signed and stamped by the actual user will be treated as
void. The warranty card should accompany the defective products sent for repair, without which no
claims would be entertained. Please detach the below warranty card from following cut-line.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Name of the company : _______________________________________________________________

Address :________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Telephone no :________________________________________________________________
Mobile no :________________________________________________________________
Email address :________________________________________________________________
Date of purchase :________________________________________________________________
Product model :________________________________________________________________
Serial no :________________________________________________________________
Bill or cash memo no :________________________________________________________________

This card should be detached, filled in properly and posted within 15 days from the date of purchase
otherwise the warranty becomes invalid.

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EIE Instruments (Factory Address) Email : service@eieinstruments.com
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