Brookfield DV3T Rheometer - Manual (Page 118)

Brookfield Engineering Labs., Inc. Page 118 Manual No. M13-2100
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.
Rheometer Mounting
Insert the Rheometer 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 rheometer level.
Note: If the Digital Rheometer 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 rheometer mounting rod
is inserted in the clamp assembly.
Caution: Do not use the DV3T Rheometer with any laboratory stand that
does not utilize the GV-1201 base. This large base is necessary for
stability of the DV3T Rheometer during use. Earlier versions of the
Brookfield Laboratory Stand including the Model A and Model S
should not be used with the DV3T.
Operation
Rotate the UP/DOWN knob to raise or lower the rheometer. Adjust the tension screw if the UP/
DOWN movement of the rheometer head is not acceptable, i.e. too easy or too difficult.