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K259XX Constant Temperature Water Bath  

Operation and Instruction Manual 

 

K295XX-Manual 

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Bath Interior 

Dimensions 

(l x w x h,in.(cm)): 

 
 
12” x 18 x 22” (30x46x56) 

Overall 

Dimensions 

(l x w x h,in.(cm)): 

 
 
18” x 20” x 49" (46x51x124) 

Net Weight: 

158 lbs (71.1 kg) 

Shipping Weight: 

186 lbs (84.4 kg) 

Shipping 

Dimensions: 

 
15.4 Cu. ft 

 
 
 
 

2  Safety Information and Warnings 

 

Safety  Considerations:

  The  use  of  this  equipment 

may  involve 

hazardous 

materials  and  operations.  

This  manual  does  not  purport  to  address  all  of  the 
safety  problems  associated  with  the  use  of  this 
equipment.  It is the responsibility of any user of this 
equipment  to  investigate,  research,  and  establish 
appropriate  safety  and  health  practices  and 
determine  the  applicability  of  regulatory  limitations 
prior to use. 
 

Equipment Modifications and Replacement 
Parts:

 Any modification or alteration of this 

equipment from that of factory specifications is not 
recommended, voids the manufacturer warranty, 
product safety, performance specifications, and/or 
certifications whether specified or implied, and may 
result in personal injury and/or property loss.  
Replacement parts must be O.E.M. exact 
replacement equipment.   
 

Unit Design: 

This equipment is specifically designed 

for use in accordance with the applicable standard 
test methods listed in section 1.2 of this manual.  
The use of this equipment in accordance with any 
other test procedures, or for any other purpose, is 
not recommended and may be extremely hazardous. 
 

Chemical  Reagents  Information:

  The  use  of 

chemicals  and  reagents  with  this  equipment  may 
exhibit  potential  hazards.    Any  use  must  be 
familiarized  with  the  possible  dangers  before  use.  
We  recommend  consulting  the  Material  Data  and 
Safety  Sheet  (MSDS)  on  each  chemical  reagent  for 
safety information.  MSDS  information can be easily 
located  on  the  Internet  at  http://siri.uvm.edu  or 
http://www.sigma-aldrich.com. 
 
 
 

3  Getting Started 

 

3.1  Packing List 

 

  K259XX  Constant  Temperature  Water  Bath 

115V/230V 
Comprised of: 

- Constant Temperature Bath 
- Mechanically Refrigerated Chiller 
- Insulated Connection Tubing 

 

Accessories (purchased separately): 

  K26150 Pressure Hydrometer Cylinder 

  251-000-001 ASTM 101H Thermohydrometer 

  251-000-004 ASTM 310H Thermohydrometer 

  250-000-22F ASTM 12F Thermometer 

Range: -5 to +215 °F 

  250-000-22C ASTM 12C Thermometer 

Range: -20 to +102 °C 
 

3.2  Unpacking 

 

This  unit  comes  packed  in  a  crate.  Remove  the 
bath  from  the  crate  and  place  on  the  floor  with 
approximately  12”  of  space  between  the  back  of 
the  bath  and  the  wall  for  airflow. 

Blocking  the 

airflow will cause a malfunction to occur. 
 

WARNING:

 Be sure two or more individuals 

are  available  for  extracting  and  moving  the 
instrument  from  box  to  the  floor.  Individuals  must 
lift  in  accordance  to  proper  technique.  See  Figure 
below.  
 

 

 
Unwrap the unit and wipe the shell with a soft cloth 
to remove smudges caused by wrapping material. 
 
Very  high  ambient  temperatures  would  also  affect 
the efficiency of the unit. It is advisable to maintain 
the  environment  of  the  machine  below  22.78°C 
(73°F). 
 
Connect  the  line  cord  to  a  properly  fused  and 
grounded  receptacle  with  the  correct  voltage  as 
indicated in section 1.3. 

 

Summary of Contents for K259 Series

Page 1: ... Avenue Bohemia 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 Instrumentation Custom Design Manufacturing K259XX Constant Temperature Water Bath ...

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Page 3: ...red in conformance with the applicable standards set forth in this certification Specifications ASTM D1657 GPA 2140 This unit is tested before it leaves the factory to ensure total functionality and compliance to the above specifications and ASTM standards Test and inspection records are on file for verification Jesse Kelly Application Engineer Koehler Instrument Company ...

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Page 7: ...nformation 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 Reporting Koehler will not sell directly to end users in the EU and so has no responsibility to register within each EU state and to make annual reports Koehler declares that this responsibility is born by...

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 greater than 10 square centimeters about 4 sq in Toner cartridges liquid and pasty as well as color toner Chlorofluorocarbons CFC hydrochlorofluorocarbons HCFC or hydrofluorocarbons HFC hydrocarbons HC ...

Page 9: ...rmation and Warnings 7 3 Getting Started 7 3 1 Packing List 7 3 2 Unpacking 7 3 3 Setup 8 4 Descriptions 9 4 1 Instrument Descriptions 9 4 2 Temperature Controller Operation 11 5 Operation 12 6 Maintenance 12 6 1 Routine Maintenance 12 6 2 Replacement Parts 12 7 Wiring Diagrams 13 7 1 K25900 115V 13 7 2 K25995 230V 50Hz 14 7 3 K25990 230V 60Hz 15 8 Service 16 9 Storage 16 10 Warranty 16 11 Returne...

Page 10: ...for a full range of accurate and reliable instrumentation as well as support for your laboratory testing programs Please do not hesitate to contact us at any time with your inquiries about equipment tests or technical support 1 2 Recommended Resources and Publications 1 American Society for Testing and Materials ASTM 100 Barr Harbor Drive West Conshohocken Pennsylvania 19428 2959 USA Tel 1 610 832...

Page 11: ...hemical Reagents Information The use of chemicals and reagents with this equipment may exhibit potential hazards Any use must be familiarized with the possible dangers before use We recommend consulting the Material Data and Safety Sheet MSDS on each chemical reagent for safety information MSDS information can be easily located on the Internet at http siri uvm edu or http www sigma aldrich com 3 G...

Page 12: ...trument on a firm level surface in an area with adequate environmental control 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 Filling the Bath ...

Page 13: ...mometer to verify bath temperature displayed on temperature controller 5 Stirrer Motor To agitate bath medium in order to provide temperature uniformity in the apparatus 6 Temperature Measurement Probe Measures direct temperature of bath and communicates with temperature controller for display Figure 2 Instrument Descriptions_Front Panel 7 Line Switch For powered on entire unit Temperature control...

Page 14: ... emptying bath medium to appropriate receptacle 16 Bath Outlet Connect insulated tubing from mechanically refrigerated chiller inlet Figure 6 Item 19 Figure 4 Instrument Descriptions_ Back_115V_230V 60Hz 17 Chiller Power Receptacle_115V For connecting mechanically refrigerated chiller Figure 1 Item 3 power cord to constant temperature bath Figure 1 Item 1 NOTE Plug type for 115V 60Hz and 230V 60Hz...

Page 15: ... to fully equilibrate before proceeding with any testing Temperature Calibration This routine allows the digital temperature controller to be calibrated to a certified thermometer a Use a certified calibrated measuring device to acquire the temperature Calculate the difference between the measuring device and the Process value displayed on the controller b Press the program key two times until PCt...

Page 16: ... Allow time for the bath temperature to equilibrate 7 Proceed with performing the test according to the test methods prescribed in Section 1 2 of this document 6 Maintenance WARNING Disconnect power to the unit before servicing to avoid exposure to high voltages and or temperatures which may result in personal injury or death If you have any questions about maintaining your equipment please do not...

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Page 20: ...he 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 conseq...

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