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Operation and Instruction Manual 

 

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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 

 
 

 

 

 

KV4000  

Kinematic Viscosity Bath  

Summary of Contents for KV4000

Page 1: ...re 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 Anal...

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Page 3: ...e with the applicable standards set forth in this certification Specifications ASTM D445 ASTM D2532 ASTM D6074 ASTM D6158 IP 71 ISO 3104 DIN 51550 FTM 791 305 NF T 60 100 This unit is tested before it...

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Page 5: ...KV4000 Kinematic Viscosity Bath Operation and Instruction Manual KV4000 Manual 1...

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Page 7: ...rate statement is given cataloging the items that require separation from the equipment along with basic information on subsequent processing or recycling prior to disposal of the equipment http www d...

Page 8: ...1716 As a minimum the following substances preparations and components have to be removed from any separately collected WEEE Mercury containing components such as switches or backlighting lamps compac...

Page 9: ...unning Tests 11 4 3 Temperature Controller Operation 13 5 Operation 14 5 1 Bath 14 5 2 Start Up 15 5 3 Control Panel Operation 15 5 4 Test Procedure 17 6 Safety Features 18 6 1 Over Temperature Protec...

Page 10: ...cosity Bath Operation and Instruction Manual KV4000 Manual 6 9 Wiring Diagrams 22 9 1 K23702 K23708 115 V Wiring 22 9 2 K23792 K23798 220V Wiring 23 10 Service 24 11 Storage 24 12 Warranty 24 13 Retur...

Page 11: ...rate 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 suppor...

Page 12: ...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...

Page 13: ...ment from cart and place on bench 8 Remove foam insert Borosilicate Glass Jar as per steps 9 thru 19 9 Using a flat head screwdriver remove the four 4 silver screws located at the four corners of the...

Page 14: ...s to these during normal operation can shatter the glass components releasing the bath fluid posing thermal burn hazards and slipping hazards For this reason the instrument must be operated by and acc...

Page 15: ...y is placed into the bath through the viscometer ports on top of the instrument 7 Bath Bath Stirrer The stirrer constantly circulates bath medium to prevent temperature gradients and ensures temperatu...

Page 16: ...nt at all temperatures This is advantageous when samples are to be measured at different temperatures Suspended level type viscometers are for transparent liquids of up to 100 000cSt Requires a sample...

Page 17: ...ase the set point temperature and to increase or change parameter values when programming the temperature controller 6 Exit Function Key This key is used to exit or leave a level One level backward IM...

Page 18: ...ed for performing kinematic viscosity tests using glass capillary viscometers Please be sure to read the safety and hazard warnings the installation procedure and any of the standard test methods befo...

Page 19: ...matches that of the ASTM Thermometer Calibrate if necessary See Section 4 3 for full operational details of the temperature controller 5 3 Control Panel Operation Figure 3 Control Panel_Main Screen 1...

Page 20: ...an be found on the calibration certificate provided with the viscometer 5 Constant 2 Press the Constant 2 button to input a second viscometer tube constant value using the pop up numerical keypad A se...

Page 21: ...uum system to the initial testing position above the first line This is also called charging the viscometer Place stopper in the top of the viscometer tube and remove the withdrawal bulb NOTE The proc...

Page 22: ...KV4000 Kinematic Viscosity System is equipped with several safety and protection features which are described in the following sections WARNING The bath is NOT Explosion Proof 6 1 Over Temperature Pro...

Page 23: ...tenance 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 mainta...

Page 24: ...move the four 4 silver screws located at the four corners of the back panel 7 Remove the back panel plate and set aside 8 A collection of wires runs from the lower control panel up the left side while...

Page 25: ...lacement Parts Part Number Description 050 001 028 Single Pole Switch 15A 091 032 001 Solid State Relay 4 32 VDC 20A 275 103 036 RTD Temperature Safety Limit 120V 275 103 037 RTD Temperature Safety Li...

Page 26: ...KV4000 Kinematic Viscosity Bath Operation and Technical Manual KV4000 Manual 22 9 Wiring Diagrams 9 1 K23702 K23708 115 V Wiring...

Page 27: ...KV4000 Kinematic Viscosity Bath Operation and Technical Manual KV4000 Manual 23 9 2 K23792 K23798 220V Wiring...

Page 28: ...rn 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 re...

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