Brookfield DV2T Viscometer - Manual (Page 85)

Brookfield Engineering Labs., Inc. Page 85 Manual No. M13-167-B0614
Unpacking
Check carefully to see that all the components are received with no concealed damage.
1 Base, GV-1201, with 2 Leveling Screws, GV-1203, packed in a cardboard
carton
1 Upright Rod with attached Clamp Assembly in the instrument case
Assembly (Refer to Figures H-1 or H-2)
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
toward you.
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 and tighten securely.
5. Adjust the tension screw so that the clamp assembly 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.
Caution: Do not use the DV2T Viscometer with any laboratory stand
that does not utilize the GV-1201 base. This large base is
necessary for stability of the DV2T Viscometer during use.
Earlier versions of the Brookfield Laboratory Stand including
the Model A and Model S should not be used with the DV2T.
Operation
Rotate the UP/DOWN knob to raise or lower the viscometer. Adjust the tension screw
if the UP/DOWN movement of the viscometer head is not acceptable, i.e. too easy or
too difficult.