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71.500 - Multi corer - Manual 

Contents 

Item 

Description 

Page 

 

Attention 

 A word of safety 

1-4  

Preparation 

4-5 

 5 

Securing the lid 

6-8 

Loading the closing mechanism 

5-6 

9-11 

Attaching the sample tubes 

6-7 

12 

Lead weights 

13-16 

Adjustable penetration depth 

8-9 

17 

Extending the corers footprint 

18 

The hydraulic damper 

10 

19-20 

Deploying the multi corer 

10 

21-23 

Securing and ejecting the sample 

11 

24 

The Sample ejecting aggregate 

11-12 

25 

Storing 

12 

26 

Troubleshooting and maintenance 

13 

 

Other parts recommended (accessories) 

14 

 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 

 

Summary of Contents for 71.500

Page 1: ...KC Multi corer 4 x 100 mm Model 71 500 Manual KC Denmark Research Equipment Limnology Oceanography Hydrobiology...

Page 2: ...6 9 11 Attaching the sample tubes 6 7 12 Lead weights 8 13 16 Adjustable penetration depth 8 9 17 Extending the corers footprint 9 18 The hydraulic damper 10 19 20 Deploying the multi corer 10 21 23 S...

Page 3: ...must be released only when the multi corer is outside the rail of the boat Except for item 5 water filling of hydraulic damper KC Denmark A S is not and cannot be held responsible for any damage s ma...

Page 4: ...mes with only one safety clamp Attach the safety clamp at the top of the corer ensuring the handle is locked properly at 1 The photo shows an old model with 2 safety clamps 2 Push up the lid The wire...

Page 5: ...ools as the unit must glide over the bar during release of the sampler 4 It is very important to attach the snap hook at F Attaching at G will cause malfunction to the lid 5 The handle behind the lid...

Page 6: ...l wire is inserted into J so the bottom lid is locked in open position When loaded you must avoid an unattended release as the mechanism may cause injury to people 7 Open the quick release bracket for...

Page 7: ...reinforcement at the top 10 The reinforcement of the tube is aligned at the quick release Check if the lower end of the tube is inserted correct item 8 11 Tighten the handle to secure the tube Do not...

Page 8: ...weights Adjustable penetration depth 13 Before mounting the bracket for adjustable penetration depth optional you must ensure that the security clamp is placed correctly see item 1 14 The bracket is a...

Page 9: ...tration move the bracket in vertical position and fasten by means of the 4 bolts 16 Extending the corers footprint 17 Four extension legs optional can be added for better stability in strong currents...

Page 10: ...or deployment When the rack is outside the bulwarks you can remove the safety clamps 1 The photo shows an old model with 2 safety clamps If you must remove the security clamp while the sampler is on d...

Page 11: ...ejecting the sample 22 For emptying the sample tube you must hold a thin plate at the end of the tube to keep the sample while removing the tube 23 The sample ejection aggregate is optional 1 The sam...

Page 12: ...ts must be rinsed carefully with fresh water to avoid rust and corrosion You can store the sampler in two ways 1 In loaded position having both safety clamps attached 2 You may remove the safety clamp...

Page 13: ...to the weight station at the top of the rack When you raise the sampler it is important to have a reasonable weight on the rack to ensure the closing mechanism will work correctly If the weight of th...

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