Assembling The Viscometer - Elcometer 2300 Series Operating Instructions Manual

2.2 Assembling the Viscometer

To assemble your Viscometer:
1. Remove the nut from the bottom end of the column.
2. Fit the column onto the base with the slot facing
towards the front.
3. Fit the nut onto the bottom of the column and tighten
using the box spanner supplied with your Viscometer.
4. Place the base and column on a stable and flat surface.
5. Insert the rear rod of the Viscometer head through the
hole in the mounting bracket on the column.
6. Rotate the mounting bracket lever to lock the
Viscometer head in position.
7. Rotate the two adjustable legs of the base until the
Viscometer is level; use the bubble level on the top of
the instrument as a guide.
8. Remove the plastic protection cap from the bottom of
the Viscometer; pull the cap vertically down until it is
well clear of the drive coupling and then remove to one
side.
Do not throw the protection cap away. Always
replace the protection cap when the instrument is
not in use.
9. Connect the instrument to the mains.
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