Brookfield R/S Coaxial Cylinder Rheometer - Manual (Page 19)

Brookfi eld Engineering Labs., Inc. Page 19 Manual No. M08-219-B1211
IV. Environment, Handling, Cleaning and Maintenance
IV.1 Operating Environment and Storage
Find a convenient work place for the installation of the R/S+ Rheometer. There should be enough
room to place the rheometer, the measuring systems, the measuring substances and the peripheral
devices (e.g. printer, computer and bath/circulator). You need a grounded AC plug to operate
the R/S+ Rheometer and additional plugs for the connection of each peripheral device (i.e. Bath,
Peltier). Your operating environment and the place where you store the R/S+ Rheometer should
not be extremely hot, extremely cold or extremely moist. Places with large temperature and air
humidity variations should be avoided. Be sure that the R/S+ Rheometer is not exposed to the
following:
heavy dirt or dust
direct sun
objects that emit heat (e.g. heating radiators)
objects with a strong electromagnetic fi eld (e.g. loudspeakers, motors etc.)
liquids or corrosive chemicals
IV.2 Handling
The R/S+ Rheometer is designed to endure light bumps or vibration. Avoid dropping it or exposing
it to heavy shock!
Never lift your RS+ Rheometer at the measuring bob coupling or with
the measuring bob attached to the instrument.
Always disconnect the bob at the bob coupling before removing the
sample cup!!!!
The rheometer motor will automatically turn off if the maximum torque (50 mNm) is exceeded.
IV.3 Cleaning
The paint coat of the R/S+ Rheometer resists most usual solvents and weak acids. Use a dry, clean,
soft and nap-free piece of cloth to clean the housing. Use neutral detergent liquids, if necessary.
Do not use chemical products such as strong solvents or strong acids to
clean the housing, especially the keyboard.
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