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K8853X Air Release Value Instrument  

Operation and Instruction Manual 

 

K8853X-Manual

    

 

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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  and 
place  on  suitable  cart  for  transportation  to 
work area / lab bench.  

 

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. 

Lift  instrument  from  cart  and  place  on  lab 
bench.  

 

7. 

Before opening the Cardboard Box, check the 
Shock  Watch  Label  on  the  Box  for  indication 
of rough handling and possible damage.  

 

8. 

Check  labeling  for  correct  orientation  of 
instrument. (e.g. This Side Up) 

 

9. 

Carefully  open  top  of  box  with  box  cutter  and 
remove packing foam.  

 

10. 

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.

 Make sure the instrument 

is  placed  on  a  firm,  level  table.  The  unit  may  be 
leveled  by  making  minor  turning  adjustments  to 
the  feet  located  at  the  base  of  the  unit.  Please 

note that Koehler does not supply a level with this 
equipment.

  

 
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% 

 

Glassware. 

Place  the  air  inlet  tube  into  the 

jacketed  test  vessel.  Secure  the  assembly  to  the 
front  of  the  main  unit,  where  the  rotating  plate 
serves  the  resting  base  for  the  jacketed  test 
vessel. 

 
Compressed  Air  Source. 

Connect  a  source  of 

oil-free, filtered compressed air source to the main 
unit with a pressure of 80-115 psi. The connection 
should  be  made  to  hose-barb  located  on  the  left 
side of the main unit.  

 
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. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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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