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I.8 preventative maintenance and cleaning – Brookfield DV1 Viscometer User Manual

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Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Inc.

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Manual No. M14-023

MOTOR ON

This key is used to turn the motor on, start spindle rotation and start current test.

UP ARROW

This key is used to Scroll Up (in an increasing value direction) through the available speed or

spindle tables.

DOWN ARROW

This key is used to Scroll Down (in a decreasing value direction) through the available speed

or spindle tables.

I.8 Preventative Maintenance and Cleaning

Make sure the instrument is in a clean, dry working environment (dust-free, moderate

temperature, low humidity, etc.)

Make sure the instrument is on a level surface.

Hands/fingers must be clean and free of residual sample. Not doing so may result in

deposit build up on the upper part of the shaft and cause interference between the

shaft and the pivot cup.

Be sure to remove spindle from the instrument prior to cleaning. Note left-hand

thread. Severe instrument damage may result if spindle is cleaned in place.

Instrument, Keypad and Display: When not using the keypad protector, clean with dry,

non-abrasive cloth. Do not use solvents or cleaners.

Immersed Components: Spindles and guard leg are made of stainless steel. Clean with

non-abrasive cloth and solvent appropriate for sample material

that is not aggressive to stainless steel.

When cleaning spindles, do not apply excessive force, which may result in bending

the spindle shaft.