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KV4000 Kinematic Viscosity Bath 

Operation and Technical Manual 

 

KV4000-Manual 

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stirrer  blade  and  rod  and  other  components 
that  have  been  in  contact  with  the  bath 
medium during operation.  

 

17. 

Once  the  bath  jar  and  top  assembly  are 
clean  and  dry,  re-assemble  the  instrument 
and  fill  the  bath  with  new  medium  as  per 
section 5.1 of this document.  

8.4  Changing Bath Lamp / Bulb 

 

1. 

Using  a  flat  head  screwdriver,  remove  the 
four  (4)  silver  screws  located  at  the  four 
corners of the back panel.  

 

2. 

Remove the back panel plate and set aside.  

 

3. 

The  lamp  /  light  bulb  is  located  at  the  top 
right cover of the instrument. See Figure 5. 

 

 

 

Figure 5. Lamp Location 

 

4. 

Turning  counterclockwise,  remove  the  old 
light bulb.  

 

5. 

Replace  with  new  light  bulb  and  re-
assemble the back plate.  

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

8.5  Replacement 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 

Limit, 230V

 

278-001-002 

Slow-Blow Fuse, 1A, 5x20 

mm

 

278-104-002 

Slow-Blow Fuse, 0.25A, 

5x20 mm

 

278-003-001 

Slow-Blow Fuse, 3.15A, 

5x20mm

 

278-020-004 

Time Delay Fuse, 20A, 

600VAC 

278-102-003 

Fast-Acting Fuse, 0.5A, 

2AG 

275-103-044 

Temperature Controller 

100-240V, with RS-232 
Board 

279-115-009 

Fluorescent Compact, 

120V, 15W 

379-001-001 

Liquid Level Switch 

K23700-02003 

RTD Assembly 

K23700-03024 

Moisture Barrier Gasket 

K23700-03006 

Heater, 115V, 1250W

 

K23700-03015 

Heater, 230V, 1250W

 

K23700-03013A 

Stainless Steel Shaft 

Motor, 115V, 60Hz, 
1/20HP

† 

K23700-03014A 

Stainless Steel Shaft 

Motor, 230V, 50/60W, 
1/15HP

 

090-240-017 

DPST Contactor, 208-

240V, 30A

 

090-240-021 

DPST Contactor, 240V, 

30A

 

240-230-004 

Transformer 

 

For 115V model ONLY (K23702 K23708)

 

For 220V model ONLY (K23792, K23798) 

 

Summary of Contents for KV4000

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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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