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Low Temperature Torque Apparatus  

Operation and Instruction Manual 

 

K18854,55,64,65-Manual

    

 

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Service

 

 

Under  normal  operating  conditions  and  with 

routine  maintenance,  the  Low  Temperature 
Torque Apparatus should not require service. Any 
service  problem  can  be  quickly  resolved  by 
contacting  Koehler’s  technical service department 
either  by  letter,  phone,  fax,  or  email.  In  order  to 
assure the fastest possible service, please provide 
us with the following information. 

 

Model Number:   

 

 

 

 

Serial Number:   

 

 

 

 

Date of Shipment:   

 

 

 

          

10  Storage

 

 

This  laboratory  test  instrument  is  equipped  with 

electrical components. Storage facilities should be 
consistent  with  an  indoor  laboratory  environment. 
This testing equipment should not be subjected to 
extremes of temperature and/or moisture. 

 
This equipment was shipped from the factory in 

a  corrugated  cardboard  container.  If  long  term 
storage is anticipated, re-packing the instrument in 
a  water-resistant  container  is  recommended  to 
ensure equipment safety and longevity. 

 

11  Warranty

 

 

We, at Koehler, would like to thank you for your 

equipment  purchase,  which  is  protected  by  the 
following  warranty.  If  within  one  (1)  year  from  the 
date  of  receipt,  but  no  longer  than  fifteen  (15) 
months  from  the  date  of  shipment,  Koehler 
equipment  fails  to  perform  properly  because  of 
defects  in  materials  or  workmanship,  Koehler 
Instrument Company, Inc. will repair or, at its sole 
discretion,  replace  the  equipment  without  charge 
F.O.B. its plant, provided the equipment has been 
properly  installed,  operated,  and  maintained. 
Koehler  Instrument  Company  must  be  advised  in 
writing of the malfunction and authorize the return 
of  the  product  to  the  factory.  The  sole 
responsibility of Koehler Instrument Company and 
the  purchaser’s  exclusive  remedy  for  any  claim 
arising  out  of  the  purchase  of  any  product  is  the 
repair  or  replacement  of  the  product.  In  no  event 
shall  the  cost  of  the  purchaser’s  remedy  exceed 
the  purchase  price,  nor  shall  Koehler  Instrument 
Company  be  liable  for  any  special,  indirect, 
incidental,  consequential,  or  exemplary  damages. 
KOEHLER 

INSTRUMENT 

COMPANY, 

INC. 

DISCLAIMS 

ALL 

OTHER 

WARRANTIES, 

EXPRESSED  OR  IMPLIED,  INCLUDING  ANY 
IMPLIED  WARRANTIES  OF  FITNESS  FOR  A 
PARTICULAR  PURPOSE.  Please  save  the 
shipping carton in the event the equipment needs 
to be returned to the factory for warranty repair. If 
the  carton  is  discarded,  it  will  be  the  purchaser’s 
responsibility  to  provide  an  appropriate  shipping 
carton. 

 

12  Returned Goods Policy

 

 
To  return  products  for  credit  or  replacement, 

please  contact  Koehler  Customer  Service  with 
your  purchase  order  number,  our  packing 
list/invoice number, the item(s) to be returned and 
the  reason  for  the  return.  You  will  be  issued  a 
Returned  Authorization  (RA)  number,  which  must 
be  prominently  displayed  on  the  shipping 
container  when  you  return  the  material  to  our 
plant.  Shipping  containers  without  an  RA  number 
prominently  displayed  with  will  be  returned  to  the 
sender.  Goods  must  be  returned  freight  prepaid. 
Returns will be subject to a restocking charge, the 
application  of  which  will  depend  upon  the 
circumstances  necessitating  the  return.  Some 
returns  cannot  be  authorized,  including  certain 
products  purchased  from  outside  vendors  for  the 
convenience 

of 

the 

customer, 

products 

manufactured  on  special  order,  products  shipped 
from  the  factory  past  ninety  (90)  days,  and 
products  which  have  been  used  or  modified  in 
such  a  way  that  they  cannot  be  returned  to  stock 
for future sale. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Summary of Contents for K18854

Page 1: ...mia New York 11716 1796 USA Toll Free 1 800 878 9070 US only Tel 1 631 589 3800 Fax 1 631 589 3815 http www koehlerinstrument com e mail info koehlerinstrument com Petroleum Testing Analysis Instrumen...

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Page 3: ...rque Apparatus was manufactured in conformance with the applicable standards set forth in this certification Specifications ASTM D1478 ASTM D4693 ASTM D4950 FTM 791 334 This unit is tested before it l...

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Page 7: ...information on subsequent processing or recycling prior to disposal of the equipment http www dpa system dk en WEEE Products Private or professional use Responsibility for Registration and Annual Repo...

Page 8: ...ely collected WEEE Mercury containing components such as switches or backlighting lamps compact fluorescent lamps CFL Batteries Printed circuit boards if the surface of the printed circuit board is gr...

Page 9: ...1 3 3 Setup 11 4 Descriptions 12 4 1 Instrument Controls 12 4 2 Temperature Controller Operation 12 5 Operation 14 5 1 Preparation for Operation 14 5 2 Operating Instructions 14 5 3 Calibration Proced...

Page 10: ...g needs Our products are backed by our staff of technically knowledgeable trained specialists who are experienced in both petroleum products testing and instrument service to better understand your re...

Page 11: ...instructions for preparing the equipment assume that the user is aware of the contents of this document which lists the warranty conditions and important precautions 3 1 Packing List Low Temperature T...

Page 12: ...medium otherwise damage may occur to the unit and the warranty will be void It is strongly suggested that a voltage stabilizer be used to prevent voltage variability The unstable voltage may cause dam...

Page 13: ...TM D4693 Test Rig Right side meter Over torque cut off feature The torque meter is equipped with an automatic cut off that interrupts power to the drive motor when measured torque exceeds a programmed...

Page 14: ...g device and the Process value displayed on the controller b Press the program key two times until PCt is displayed in the lower green LED display Press the DOWN key CAL will display on the lower gree...

Page 15: ...followed by the outer compression plate with the shoulder facing the hub Slip on the washer and thread on the nut but do not tighten 6 Carefully mount the test assembly in a vertical position in a vi...

Page 16: ...st Chamber After testing has been completed and the refrigeration system shuts down allow the test chamber to return to room temperature before wiping it dry with a clean cloth This will minimize fros...

Page 17: ...rod and slip on the weight marked 1 The strain gauge should display 11 lbs Each additional weight should register an additional 11 lbs Adjust the span screw to make any correction NOTE Handle weights...

Page 18: ...a suitable solvent and air dry Do not permit wet rigs to sit out as the components will corrode Wipe down the exterior of the cabinet using a soft cloth sprayed with household cleaner Over the course...

Page 19: ...Low Temperature Torque Apparatus Operation and Instruction Manual K18854 55 64 65 Manual 18 8 Wiring Diagrams 8 1 K18864 Unit Wiring 220 240V 60Hz...

Page 20: ...Low Temperature Torque Apparatus Operation and Instruction Manual K18854 55 64 65 Manual 19 8 2 K18865 Unit Wiring 220 240V 60Hz...

Page 21: ...turn of the product to the factory The sole responsibility of Koehler Instrument Company and the purchaser s exclusive remedy for any claim arising out of the purchase of any product is the repair or...

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