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Brookfield Dial Stepper Viscometer User Manual

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Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Inc.

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Manual No. M00-151-H0612

Inaccurate Readings

Verify spindle, speed and model

❏ Verify test parameters: temperature, container, volume, method. Refer to:

• Dial Viscometer Operating Manual; Section II.4 — Considerations for Making Measurements

• Dial Viscometer Operating Manual; Appendix A — Viscosity Ranges

• Dial Viscometer Operating Manual; Appendix B — Variables in Viscosity Measurement

Perform a calibration check. Follow the instructions in Appendix C.

• Verify tolerances are calculated correctly.

• Verify calibration check procedures were followed exactly

If the unit is found to be out of tolerance, the unit may be in need of service. See Appendix H for

details on how to return your viscometer.