VPAD Manual
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9.1 Equipment set-up
Remove all of the parts from the carry-case. Note the figure below (fig 5).
Correctly place the three height adjustable knobs (B) on the T-shaped base (A).
Mount the fastening column (C) with the holding screws (D) at the base (A).
Attach the nut (F) to the fastening rod. The viscometer should be connected to the nut (F) by means of its
horizontal rod (E).
Note:
The following process should be done carefully in order to not harm to the shaft of the viscometer.
Immediately remove the shaft’s plastic protector before beginning to use the viscometer.
Note:
For the correct adjustment of the boss head, once introduced into the column, tighten the side screws
(lower right and left screw top) with a M x 1,5mm Allen key supplied in the standard delivery.
(fig 5.a)
Insert the horizontal rod of the viscometer (E) into the nut (F).
Fig. 5 Set-up for the viscometer base
Fig. 5.a Boss head adjustment
The viscometer should be placed on a stable surface free of vibrations (i.e. caused by other machines
or equipment). Do not put the viscometer in direct contact with sunlight or in the middle of any air
flow (the temperature of the sample can be easily influenced by the surrounding conditions). The
viscometer is designed for indoor use.
Use the height adjustment knobs until the viscometer is correctly levelled.
Plug the power cable into the connector located on the back of the equipment (Fig. 3 position 2) and
plug it into the power source.
WARNING:
The socket in which the viscometer will be connected should have a ground. Always use a power
cable with a ground connection! Verify that the voltage and the frequency coincide with the
specifications of the viscometer (see the identification label Fig. 4, for more information). Before
turning on the machine, let it sit for some time so that it acclimates to the surrounding
temperature in order to avoid a short-circuit caused by condensation. The fluctuations of the
power source should not surpass
10% of the nominal voltage
E
F
C
D
B
A
