2.8.3 Initial readings

During the conduct of the tests, the initial reading shall be taken at a time interval after the initiation of loading or unloading, whichever is applicable, as specified in Table 1.

Table 1 — Combined loading and stabilisation times to be achieved prior to reading

Change in load		Time allowed for loading and stabilisation
Greater than	Up to and including	Classes C and D	Class B	Class A
		10 seconds	15 seconds	20 seconds
		20 seconds	30 seconds	40 seconds
		30 seconds	45 seconds	60 seconds
		40 seconds	60 seconds	80 seconds
		50 seconds	75 seconds	100 seconds
		60 seconds	90 seconds	120 seconds