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KV4000 Kinematic Viscosity Bath 

Operation and Technical Manual 

 

KV4000-Manual 

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10  Service 

 

Under  normal  operating  conditions  and  with 

routine  maintenance,  the  KV4000  Kinematic 
Viscosity System 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:   

 

 

 

11  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. 

12  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  cost  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. 

13  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  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 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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