Summary of Contents for KC 60 Series
- Page 1 Niskin Water Bottles Model 60.XXX Series Manual Denmark A/S Research Equipment Limnology Oceanography Hydrobiology ...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Niskin Bottles – 60.xxx Series KC Denmark A/S is not, and cannot be held, responsible for any damage(s) made to equipment or to operators who ignore safety precautions or because of misuse or wrong operation. Table of contents Page Preparation... -
Page 3: Loading And Releasing The Bottle
Close the valve at top of the bottle by turning it clockwise. Loading the sampler; 5 L and larger To load the water sampler force the lids open at both ends, and while pushing the spring loaded black knob, insert the eye of the nylon line to the pin of the release mechanism. - Page 4 A correct loaded sampler. Fasten the sampler to the wire by securing the 2 mounting clamps to the wire – do not over tighten the clamps so the wire is damaged. Align the small pin of the mounting clamp to fit into the small slot in the bracket.
- Page 5 The black knob must be in upside position for a correct release by the drop messenger. The wire must fit into the groove at the mounting bracket. Be sure the bottle is well secured to the line. Lower the sampler to the desired depth. Slide an appropriate drop messenger along the line and the sampler is released.
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Page 6: Emptying The Bottle
A single bottle: A single Niskin requires a drop messenger of 400 g (60.001). Hold the lower part firmly, turn upper part clockwise, insert wire to the gap and release the handle. The spring-loaded mechanism will close the messenger. Single bottle with centre hanger: Using a centre hanger for the Niskin demands a drop messenger of 800 g (60.004). -
Page 7: The Centre Hanger
The latex rubber band inside the tube, for closing the lids, has a limited warranty and direct exposure to sunlight for a longer period will shorten durability. When used in salt water always wash with fresh water after use and before storage. Centre hanger The centre hanger (optional) will keep the Niskin bottle in vertical position to ensure a proper release. - Page 8 The line is attached to the centre hanger. Attach the Niskin bottle to bolts E/F, see item 16 and fasten the bolts. Now the bottle can be loaded for use. 60.xxx – Niskin Bottles – Manual, ver. 3.00...
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Page 9: Bottles In Series (Cascade)
Niskin bottles in series (cascade) Adding more bottles to the line allows multiple samples with one deployment. To do this, you will need to tie a piece of nylon line to all drop messengers, except for the very first messenger. These lines loop around the trigger pin on the bottle and when the first messenger triggers the release mechanism, it closes the sample tube and releases the secondary messenger, which... - Page 10 Safety Regulations KC Denmark A/S is not, and cannot be held, responsible for any damage(s) made to equipment or to operators who ignore safety precautions or because of misuse or wrong operation. An expert maintenance technician fully familiar with the attendant hazards must only do all maintenance, inspection and repairs.
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Page 11: Maintenance And Storing
Denmark A/S Research Equipment Limnology Oceanography Hydrobiology sales@kc-denmark.dk http://www.kc-denmark.dk/ E-mail: website: Holmbladsvej 17-19, DK 8600 Silkeborg, Denmark. Tel. +45 86 82 83 47 Bank: Sydbank. SWIFT: SYBKDK22 - IBAN DK5070460000104832 VAT no. DK 29 61 96 62 60.xxx – Niskin Bottles – Manual, ver. 3.00...
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