Brookfield Dial Stepper Viscometer - Manual (Page 24)

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Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Inc. Page 24 Manual No. M00-151-H0612
UNPACkING
Check to see that all the components are received with no concealed damage:
1 VS-1 Base with three leveling screws
1 VS-CRA-14S rod and clamp assembly with one mounting screw and washer.
ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the mounting screw and washer from the upright rod. Place the rod and clamp
assembly into the hole in the top of the base.
2. Position the rod and clamp assembly so that the clamp assembly has the “FRONT” marking
facing forward.
3. While holding the rod and base together, insert the screw and washer as shown and tighten
securely.
4. Adjust the tension screw so that the clamp assembly is not loose on the upright rod.
VISCOMETER MOUNTING AND USE
Insert the Viscometer mounting rod into the hole (with the cut-away slot) in the clamp assembly.
Adjust the viscometer level until the bubble level is centered and tighten the clamp knob (clockwise).
Use the leveling screws to “fine” adjust the viscometer level.
CAUTION: Do not tighten the clamp knob unless the viscometer mounting rod is inserted in the
clamp assembly.
Note: Do not remove the clamp from the upright rod. If the clamp is taken off the upright
rod, the tension insert (Part No. VS-29) must be properly aligned for the clamp to fit
back onto the upright rod.
When the tension insert (Part No. VS-29) is inserted, its slot must be in the vertical position parallel
to the upright rod. If the slot is not in the correct position, the clamp will not slide down over the
upright rod. Use a small screwdriver or pencil to move it into the correct position. The VS-29W spring
washers must face each other. Adjust the VS-28 tension screw so that the clamp assembly is not loose
on the upright rod.