Brookfield DV-I Viscometer - Manual (Page 47)

Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Inc. Page 47 Manual No. M/92-021-O604
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Remove and return all spindles (properly packed
for shipping).
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Clean excess testing material off the instrument.
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Include MSDS sheets for all materials tested with
this instrument.
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Support pointer shaft with white, nylon shipping
cap, as shown in Figure L1, or elastic band from
coupling to mounting rod of viscometer.
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Pack the instrument in its original case. If the
case is not available, take care to wrap the
instrument with enough material to support it.
Avoid using foam peanuts or shredded paper.
Special shipping boxes are available from
Brookfield for service situations.
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DO NOT send the Laboratory Stand unless there
is a problem with the upright rod, clamp or base.
If there is a problem with the stand, remove the
upright rod from the base and individually wrap
each item to avoid contact with the instrument.
Do not put Lab Stand in Viscometer carrying
case.
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Fill out the Viscometer Information Sheet (next
page) with as much information as possible to
help expedite your service. If you do not have
this form, please include a memo indicating the
type of problem you are experiencing or the
service you need performed. Please also include
a purchase order number for us to bill against.
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Package the instrument and related items in a
strong box for shipping. Mark the outside of the
box with handling instructions.
Example: "Handle with Care" or
"Fragile - Delicate Instrument"
For cone/plate instruments, please remove the cone spindle and carefully pack in place
in the shipping case. If available, use the original foam insert or roll up one sheet of
tissue paper (or similar) and place between the spindle coupling and cup assembly (see
Figure K2). This will help prevent damage in shipping.
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Packaging Instructions to Return a Viscometer for Repair or Calibration
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Foam Insert
or Tissue Paper