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Operation and Instruction Manual 

 

REV A  

 
 
 
 
 

Koehler Instrument Company, Inc. 

1595 Sycamore 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: [email protected] 

Petroleum Testing & Analysis Instrumentation • Custom Design & Manufacturing 

 
 
 

 

 

 

 

K88530, K88539 

 Automatic Air Release Value Instrument  

Summary of Contents for K88530

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 Instr...

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Page 3: ...licable standards set forth in this certification Specifications ASTM D3427 IP 313 ISO 9120 DIN 51381 NF E 48 614 This unit is tested before it leaves the factory to ensure total functionality and com...

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Page 5: ...e separation from the equipment along with basic information on subsequent processing or recycling prior to disposal of the equipment http www dpa system dk en WEEE Products Private or professional us...

Page 6: ...ons and components have to be removed from any separately collected WEEE Mercury containing components such as switches or backlighting lamps compact fluorescent lamps CFL Batteries Printed circuit bo...

Page 7: ...strument Description 6 5 Operation 7 5 1 General Operation 7 5 2 Performing a Test 8 5 3 Drying Oven Operation 12 6 Safety Features 13 6 1 Over Temperature Protection 13 6 2 Over Power Protection 13 7...

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Page 9: ...pport of your laboratory testing needs Our products are backed by our staff of technically knowledgeable trained specialists who are experienced in both petroleum products testing and instrument servi...

Page 10: ...ly interrupt power whether equipment malfunction or operator error causes the temperature to exceed either 20 C above the set point or the maximum recommended temperature range The power can only then...

Page 11: ...turn goods to Koehler without written authorization 3 3 Setup Equipment Placement Make sure the instrument is placed on a firm level table The unit may be leveled by making minor turning adjustments t...

Page 12: ...spills and drips during the test It is removable for easy cleaning 8 Water Inlet This line is the water inlet to the jacketed test vessel 9 Sinker Warmer Air bath used to warm the sinker 10 Jacketed T...

Page 13: ...he main screen also shows the Water Tank Level the Setpoint Temperature of the Bath as well as the actual Bath Temperature Figure 5 Main Screen 2 Results The results tab is where you can find the stor...

Page 14: ...cket Summary Figure 10 Temperature Calibration 5 Maintenance The maintenance tab shows the overall instrument performance such as bath temperature air temperature water tank level mass reading pressur...

Page 15: ...will appear Follow the on screen instructions Pour 180mL of the hot sample into the test jar place the test jar onto the stage place and attach the temperature probe and hook the sinker onto the balan...

Page 16: ...bottom of the test jar The screen will now also show the mass of the sinker in the sample in kg Once the sinker is in the correct position select the Continue button at the bottom right corner of the...

Page 17: ...he Air Pressure as shown in Figure 23 Figure 23 Air Intrusion Time 9 After the set time has elapsed for air intrusion a message will appear warning Lift stage in motion Stay clear Once in position the...

Page 18: ...e for the oven to reach its maximum set temperature and to stabilize WARNING Do not use in the presence of flammable or combustible materials or explosive gases Do not use in the presence of pressuriz...

Page 19: ...lectrical conditions If power to the unit is lost then turn off the main power and turn it back on again The main power switch also functions as a circuit breaker 7 Maintenance WARNING Disconnect powe...

Page 20: ...Solid State Relay 4 32V 20A K88500 03032 Platinum Wire K88530 03509 Sinker 10mL K88530 03514 Sinker 5mL 425 200 005 Power Supply 12VDC 2 5A 30W 425 200 006 Power Supply 24V 13 4A 488 030 001 Heat Exch...

Page 21: ...umber 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 equi...

Page 22: ...NY 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 r...

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