Brookfield DV1 Viscometer - Manual (Page 57)

Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Inc. Page 57 Manual No. M14-023
UNPACKING
Check carefully to see that all the components are received with no concealed damage.
1 Base, with 2 Leveling Screws, packed in a cardboard carton
1 Upright Rod, with attached Clamp Assembly, Mounting Screw and Lock washer
ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the base assembly from the carton.
2. Remove the screw and washer from the upright rod. Place the rod and clamp assembly
into the hole in the top of the base.
NOTE: The “Front” designation on the clamp assembly should face the opening of the
legs, i.e., parallel to the leveling feet.
3. Rotate the rod/clamp assembly slightly until the slot on the bottom of the rod intersects
the pin located in the base.
4. While holding the rod and base together, insert the slotted screw and washer, as shown in
Figure H-1, and tighten securely.
5. Adjust the VS-28 tension screw on the clamp assembly so that it is not loose on the upright
rod.
VISCOMETER MOUNTING
Insert the Viscometer mounting rod into the hole (with the cut-away slot) in the clamp assembly.
Adjust the instrument level until the bubble is centered from right to left and tighten the clamp knob
(clockwise). Use the leveling screws to “fine” adjust the viscometer level.
NOTE: If the Digital Viscometer cannot be leveled, check to insure that the rod is installed
with the gear rack facing forward.
CAUTION: Do not tighten the clamp knob unless the viscometer mounting rod is inserted in
the clamp assembly.
NOTE: 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.