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K41091 Micro Carbon Residue and Ash Tester 

Operation and Instruction Manual 

 

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Service

 

 

Under  normal  operating  conditions  and  with 

routine  maintenance,  the  K41091  Micro  Carbon 
Residue  and  Ash  Tester  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:   

 

 

 

 

         

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. 

 

10  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  cos

t  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. 

 

11  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 K41091

Page 1: ... 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 K41091 Micro Conradson Carbon Residue and Ash Tester ...

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Page 3: ...scriptions Back 5 5 Operation 6 5 1 Instrument Start up 6 5 2 Starting a Test 7 5 3 Control Panel Operation 8 5 3 1 Creation of New Programs 8 5 3 2 Software Configuration Functions 9 5 3 3 Hardware Configuration Functions 10 6 Maintenance 11 6 1 Maintenance Checks 11 6 2 Routine Maintenance 11 6 2 1 Cleaning of Furnace Opening and Hot Lid 11 6 2 2 De Carbonizing the Furnace 11 6 2 3 Temperature C...

Page 4: ...ehler 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 Toll Free 1 800 878 9070 US only Tel 1 631 589 3800 Fax 1 631 589 3815 Email info koehlerinstrument com http www koehlerinstrument com 1 2 Recommended Resources and Pub...

Page 5: ...ions 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...

Page 6: ...artz sample vial re usable Ash Content Test K41000 5 16 ml Quartz sample vial re usable Ash Content Test K41000 8 4 ml Borosilicate glass sample tube MRC test 3 2 Unpacking Carefully unpack and place the instrument and accessories in a secure location Ensure that all items listed on the packing list are present Inspect the unit and all accessories for damage If any damage is found keep all packing...

Page 7: ...rns off the power to the entire unit 4 Numeric Keypad For entering sample data and parameter values for testing 5 Key Function Buttons For navigation through the instruments sub menus Note The function of these buttons and subsequent display icons will change depending on the menu the user is in 6 Display For user friendly control of the instrument 7 Insulating Cover For enhanced temperature stabi...

Page 8: ... an attempt to further evacuate the exhaust fumes The chimney must remain free to ensure optimal exhaust of the system Any connection on the chimney or its extension pipe would be likely to cause Condensates in the piping of the apparatus A backpressure which would disturb the test by modifying the flows and cause leaks on the hot lid of the furnace 2 Connect the line cord to properly fused and gr...

Page 9: ...cting an External PC to Serial Line 1 and using the Data Acquisition Software provided with the accessories of the instrument NOTE The calculation of residue percentage can also be determined by the apparatus Inputting the initial and final weight of the samples into the software will then calculate the residue percentage automatically 5 2 Starting a Test WARNING For either program selected the In...

Page 10: ...ntage ratio of residue remaining at the end of the test 13 Choose the desired program Micro Carbon Residue or Ash 14 Confirm the launching of the test by pressing Go once again on the display panel 15 The instrument will then sound a series of beeps The display will now indicate the temperature of the furnace the duration of the test the current segment of the test program running and the limiting...

Page 11: ...e two 2 in the single digit place resulting in the desired value 7 Set Point Function This function allows the user to input the idle set point temperature of the furnace between tests This value is limited to the range from 20 to 80 C 8 Standby Function This function allows the user to shut down the apparatus via the control panel without having to switch off the circuit breaker or push the emerg...

Page 12: ...rature of the furnace Either in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit 3 Calibration Function This function allows the user to calibrate the furnace temperature probe 3 1 Physical Calibration This calibration is done by entering three 3 temperature points via the keyboard Enter these points by first replacing the furnace thermocouple with a temperature simulator To do this open remove the furnace thermocou...

Page 13: ...e each test it is recommended to check the furnace exhaust The exhaust must be free from calamine If the apparatus has calamine deposits in the furnace exhaust it is recommended to remove the deposits using the cleaning cable provided 6 2 Routine Maintenance Depending on the frequency of use and the type of samples being tested it is recommended to perform routine maintenance procedures For exampl...

Page 14: ...its Check the state of the chimney and chimney extension pipe for calamine deposits and clean in the same manner 6 2 3 Temperature Check of the Furnace To check the temperature of the furnace it is necessary for a control thermocouple to be in place In order to make this possible the hot lid has a small thermocouple port located along the outside If the actual temperature of the furnace does not c...

Page 15: ...tension Pipe Gripping Hook Complete Furnace Furnace Thermocouple Safety Thermocouple Thermal Printer Paper for Thermal Printer Insulating Lid Small Vial Borosilicate Large Vial Borosilicate Long Vial Borosilicate Borosilicate Vial 12mm dia 72mm height Support for Porcelain Crucible Control Thermocouple w cable Furnace Thermocouple Calibration Cord Upstream Pressure Gauge Condensate Tank Joint for ...

Page 16: ...K41091 Micro Carbon Residue and Ash Tester Operation and Instruction Manual K41091 Manual 14 7 Diagrams 7 1 Flow Meter Calibration Chart ...

Page 17: ...K41091 Micro Carbon Residue and Ash Tester Operation and Instruction Manual K41091 Manual 15 7 2 Function Flow Chart ...

Page 18: ...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 conse...

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