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Brookfield Dial Viscometer User Manual

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Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Inc.

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Manual No. M/85-150-P700

Inaccurate Readings

❏ Verify spindle, speed and model selection

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

• "More Solutions to Sticky Problems"; Section II.2a — Considerations for Making

Measurements

• Dial Viscometer Operating Manual; Appendix B — Viscosity Ranges
• Dial Viscometer Operating Manual; Appendix C — Variables in Viscosity Measure-

ment

❏ Perform a calibration check. Follow the instructions in Appendix D.

• 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 G for
details on how to return your viscometer.