LCR7000 & RHEOSIGHTS P/N: 974194 |
Rev: A
|
ECO: 52468
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From lab to production,
providing a window into the process
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Getting Started
The instrument arrives in a crate weighing approximately 770 kg (350 lb.) measuring 165
X 63.5 X 61 cm (65” X 25” X 24”). Save the crate until you are fully satisfied with the
operation of your instrument. We recommend that you save the shipping crate for future
shipments of the rheometer back to Dynisco for upgrades, service and/or calibration, or for
your own facility or rheometer relocation.
Remove the lid to the crate, labeled TOP, by removing the wood screw fasteners. Remove
only the shipping restraints for the boxes shipped inside the crate and then remove the
boxes. Stand the crate up, with the instrument still inside, so that the instrument is right
side up.
Remove all instrument-shipping restraints taking care that the instrument
does not shift and fall out of the crate.
Walk the instrument out of the box, “Caution,
there may be a shipping restraint under the instruments feet”. Once fully removed, check
for any shipping damage and contact the factory if necessary.
Typical laboratory benches are too high for efficient use of the rheometer. Cleaning can be
difficult and requires awkward hand positions and forces, which could lead to carpal tunnel
syndrome or back discomfort. We strongly suggest a bench height of 29 inches (desktop
height) for an average height operator. Place the front of the rheometer flush with the edge
of the table. This will prevent the operator from having to bend forward excessively when
cleaning the barrel and allow easier access to the back of the rheometer. As a minimum,
the lab bench should easily be able to support the rheometer and operator (approximately
500 lbs.). The bench top should also be able to withstand hot dies and tools being dropped
on them. Carpet protection is necessary near the rheometer since a hot die dropped on the
carpet will quickly burn the carpet.
Adequate ventilation will also be required to remove potentially harmful fumes from
samples being tested. Consult the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on the products to
be tested, and check with your material supplier to assess the magnitude of your
ventilation needs. You may wish to consider these ventilation needs when positioning the
instrument in the laboratory.
1.
Uncrating and Setup
2.
Bench Requirements and Placement
