K2269X Low Temperature Pressure Viscometer
Operation and Instruction Manual
K2269X-Manual
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3.2 Unpacking
1.
The K2269X Low Temperature Pressure
Viscometer will ship and arrive in two large
packages:
- Wooden Crate
- Cardboard Box
2.
To open the Wooden Crate, a crowbar or
prybar and a hammer will be required. Use the
crowbar and hammer to first open the top of
the crate.
3.
Once the entire top piece is removed, observe
inside the crate for the instruments orientation.
Locate the front of the instrument and remove
the corresponding front panel of the wooden
crate.
4.
Once the top and front panels of the crate
have been removed it will be easy to remove
the 2x4 supports.
5.
Extract the instrument from the crate. The
instrument is equipped for four wheels for
ease of transportation to the work area.
WARNING:
Be sure two or more individuals
are available for extracting and lifting instrument
from box to cart and from cart to bench.
Individuals must lift in accordance to proper
technique. See Figure below.
6.
Before opening the Cardboard Box, check the
Shock Watch Label on the Box for indication
of rough handling and possible damage.
7.
Check labeling for correct orientation of
instrument. (e.g. This Side Up)
8.
Carefully open top of box with box cutter and
remove packing foam.
9.
Ensure that all parts listed on the packing list
are present. Inspect the unit and all
accessories for damage. If any damage is
found, keep all packing materials and
immediately report the damage to the carrier.
We will assist you with your claim, if
requested. When submitting a claim for
shipping damage, request that the carrier
inspect the shipping container and equipment.
Do not return goods to Koehler without written
authorization.
3.3 Setup
Equipment Placement.
Transport the instrument
to a work area with sufficient space to allow for
ease of operation by the user. This unit comes
basically fully assembled, except for the assembly
of the different gauges, pipe assemblies,
capillaries and grease cylinders.
Environmental Conditions:
The instrument
environment must comply with the following
conditions for proper setup:
No / Low Dust
No direct sunlight
Not near heating or AC ventilation ducts
No Vibrations
Clearance from other instruments
Temperature Range: 5 to 40°C
Elevation to 2000 meters
Relative Humidity: < 80%
Bath Medium.
Fill the refrigerated test chamber
with 20 gallons (75 Liters) of Denatured Ethanol.
Hydraulic Oil.
Fill the hydraulic oil reservoir
(Figure 3, item 7) with hydraulic oil to
approximately ¾ of its entire volume.
Power.
Connect the line cords to properly fused
and grounded receptacles with the correct voltage
as indicated in section 1.3 or on the back of the
unit.
WARNING:
For safety, disconnect the
power when performing any maintenance and/or
cleaning.
Do
NOT
turn the power on unless the
bath is filled with the proper medium; otherwise,
damage may occur to the unit and the warranty
will be void.
