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11.1.1 Mounting
The mounting process is different according to the types of low viscosity accessories (LCP and LCP/B).
The difference between them only remains that the LCP has a thermostatic flow jacket (J) and a container (K)
and the LCP/B only incorporates a container (K). The LCP screw its thermostatic flow jacket (J) to the connector
(G), on the other hand, the LCP/B screws the container directly to the connector (G). The LCP assembly process
is detailed below:
Close the sample (K) container with the stopper (M).
Insert the container (K) to the lower part, in the circulation jacket (J) by turning it gently.
Fasten the circulation jacket (J) to the connector (G).
Fill the sample container with a 20 ml syringe or less and fill the 16 ml sample container.
Connect the hook (H) and the spindle (L)
Insert the spindle (L) in the circulation jacket (See the note * below)
Fasten the connector (G) to the hole in the back of the viscometer’s metallic base.
(See the
note ** below)
Screw it with the viscometer axle by turning it clockwise.
Check the level of the sample. It should be approximately in the middle of the cone, which is connected to the
spindle connector (H). Figure 10 shows more information about this.
Place the upper stopper (N) over the sample container.
Fig. 10:
Full LCP adapter.
*Important:
Do this slowly since the spindle must be inserted correctly in the sample. When working with a more viscous sample
be careful to avoid pulling the spindle upwards. Hold the spindle connector.
**Important:
The piece named G has two possible holes for the upper screw.
The top hole is a Universal hole to screw our low viscosity adapter to other brand viscometers.
The bottom hole is to screw to Fungilab pieces.
NOTE:
Before starting with the measurements, make sure the viscometer is correctly balanced (check it with the
bubble level). The spindle that should be selected is ‘LCP/SP’.
