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11. 2. 1 Assembly
NOTE:
The mounting process is different according to the types of low viscosity accessories (APM and APM/B).
The difference between them only remains that the APM has a thermostatic flow jacket (J) and a container (K)
and the APM/B only incorporates a container (K). The APM screw its thermostatic flow jacket (J) to the
connector (G), on the other hand, the APM/B screws the container directly to the connector (G).
The APM assembly process is detailed below:
Unplug the viscometer.
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 sample container according to the spindle
selected (see section 10.2.3).
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 14 shows more information about this.
Place the upper stopper (N) over the sample container.
Fig. 14:
Full APM 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 small sample adapter to other brands viscometer.
The bottom hole is to screw Fungilab pieces.
NOTE:
Before starting with the measurements, make sure the viscometer is correctly balanced (check it with the
bubble level). The Spindle you have to select is TL or TR in function of the model of viscometer (L. R or H).