M0726(2):LMFI Series 5000 Lab Melt Flow Indexer
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English 02/2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Warnings, Danger and Informational Symbols
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Safety summary
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Use Gloves, it's very HOT!
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Electrical Hazard
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Calibration Thermometers Using Mercury
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Pinch Points
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Fumes From Materials
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INTRODUCTION
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SPECIFICATIONS
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INSTRUMENT MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATIONS
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Equipment Setup
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Unpacking the Indexer
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Bench Requirements and Placement
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Level the Melt Indexer
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Instrument Overview
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Front View
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Rear View
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Spares/Consumable Items
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Instrument Operation/Log-In
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Instrument Operation/Icons
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Instrument Operation/Menus
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Instrument Operation/Buttons
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Instrument Operation/Miscellaneous Touch Areas
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Instrument Operation/Panel Overview
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Test Calculations
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Calculations: Method A
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Calculations for the Method A test are:
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Calculations: Method A/B
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Calculations: Method B
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Calculating PET Intrinsic Viscosity (I.V.) from the Melt Indexer
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