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High Temperature Kinematic Viscosity Bath Operation and Instruction Manual REV C Koehler Instrument Company, Inc. 1595 Sycamore Avenue • Bohemia, New York 11716-1796 • USA Toll Free: 1-800-878-9070 (US only) • Tel: +1 631 589 3800 • Fax: +1 631 589 3815 http://www.koehlerinstrument.com •...
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CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE High Temperature Kinematic Viscosity Bath, HKV4000 K238X2 This certificate verifies that part number K238X2, High Temperature Kinematic Viscosity Bath, was manufactured in conformance with the applicable standards set forth in this certification. Specifications: ASTM D445 ASTM D2532...
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HKV4000 High Temperature Kinematic Viscosity Bath Operation and Instruction Manual HKV4000-Manual - 1 -...
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HKV4000 High Temperature Kinematic Viscosity Bath Operation and Instruction Manual HKV4000-Manual - 2 -...
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Responsibility for Registration and Annual Reporting: Koehler will not sell directly to end users in the EU and so has no responsibility to register within each EU state and to make annual reports. Koehler declares that this responsibility is born by the importer who is the first level of the distribution chain and is subject to producer responsibility.
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Operation and Instruction Manual guidance in doing this. All Koehler equipment has been placed on the market since 13th August 2005 and so Koehler is defined as a "new WEEE producer". As such we must provide information on refurbishment, treatment, and re-use.
HKV4000 High Temperature Kinematic Viscosity Bath Operation and Instruction Manual Table of Contents Introduction ....................7 1.1 Koehler’s Commitment to Our Customers ..............7 1.2 Recommended Resources and Publications ..............7 1.3 Instrument Specification ....................8 Safety Information and Warnings .............. 8 Getting Started ....................
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HKV4000 High Temperature Kinematic Viscosity Bath Operation and Instruction Manual 8.5 Replacement Parts ....................... 21 Wiring Diagrams ..................22 9.1 K23802 Wiring (115V) ....................22 9.2 K23892 (220V) Wiring ....................23 Service ....................... 24 Storage ...................... 24 Warranty ....................24 Returned Goods Policy ................
ISO Publication: solutions. You can depend on Koehler for a full ISO 3104: Petroleum products range of accurate and reliable instrumentation Transparent and opaque liquids...
HKV4000 High Temperature Kinematic Viscosity Bath Operation and Technical Manual DIN Publication: 2 Safety Information and Warnings DIN 51550: Determination of Kinematic Safety Considerations. this Viscosity and Dynamic Viscosity equipment may involve hazardous materials and operations. This manual does not purport to 5.
HKV4000 High Temperature Kinematic Viscosity Bath Operation and Technical Manual 3 Getting Started 8. Remove foam insert Borosilicate Glass Jar as per steps 9 thru 19. The instructions for preparing the equipment assume that the user is aware of the contents of 9.
4.2 Accessories for Running Tests Glass Capillary Viscometer Tubes for HKV4000 Figure 1. Instrument Descriptions Koehler offers a full selection of glass capillary kinematic viscometers, which ordered 1. Power Switch. This switch controls the separately from the HKV4000 instrument, for power to the entire unit.
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378-025-C02 0.002 0.4 to 2 offers viscometer holders for use with the 378-050-C02 0.004 0.8 to 4 HKV4000. The correct holder must be used with 378-075-C02 0.008 1.6 to 8 the corresponding viscometer tube for proper 378-100-C02 0.015 3 to 15...
HKV4000 High Temperature Kinematic Viscosity Bath Operation and Technical Manual 4.3 Temperature Controller Operation required, please do not hesitate to contact the Koehler technical service department. Setting the Temperature. Set the desired operating temperature by adjusting the set point with the up and down keys.
HKV4000 High Temperature Kinematic Viscosity Bath Operation and Technical Manual Fill the bath with the appropriate heat transfer Set the operating temperature to the desired fluid based upon the testing temperature. Fill the setting. bath with the medium from the top through one...
HKV4000 High Temperature Kinematic Viscosity Bath Operation and Technical Manual 5.3 Control Panel Operation NOTE: Coloration of the Mineral or Silicon Bath Oil is an indication that the Medium must be changed. See Draining instructions in section 7.3 of this document. When a decision is made...
The name will then 5.4 Test Procedure appear in the Type Window. A quick guide for operating the HKV4000 High 3. Size. Pressing the Size button allows the Temperature Kinematic viscosity bath is given user to input the size of the viscometer tube below.
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HKV4000 High Temperature Kinematic Viscosity Bath Operation and Technical Manual sample temperature must come equilibrium with the bath temperature prior to testing. Depending on the sample type, this process could take 30-45 minutes. Use this time to input the required viscometer data into the control panel.
HKV4000 High Temperature Kinematic Viscosity Bath Operation and Technical Manual contact Koehler technical service Pressing and holding the Stop button assistance. 2 seconds or more will reset the time and viscosity values and OFF will display as the 6.2 Over-Power Protection status.
HKV4000 High Temperature Kinematic Viscosity Bath Operation and Technical Manual Determine if the Overtemperature Protection It is not recommended that more aggressive (OTP) circuitry as been activated. solvents be used on painted surfaces since paint color will tarnish or be stripped from 7.4 Bath heats up but temperature does...
HKV4000 High Temperature Kinematic Viscosity Bath Operation and Technical Manual 5. Once the bath fluid is drained from the bath, 14. Lift the top assembly with one hand on the it is time to remove the complete top back side and one hand on the front side of assembly of the bath.
HKV4000 High Temperature Kinematic Viscosity Bath Operation and Technical Manual 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 ‡...
(90) days, and products which have been used We, at Koehler, would like to thank you for or modified in such a way that they cannot be your equipment purchase, which is protected by returned to stock for future sale.
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