Brookfield EZ - Manual

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EZ-Lock Spindle Coupling System
Operator Instructions for Built-in and Retrofitted Systems
M07-231-B0513
I. SET UP
Carefully remove the protective shipping cap with foam insert
(Part No. B-30KY) by gently pulling from the bottom. Retain
for future use.
> If your instrument has been
retrofitted with an EZ-Lock
Spindle Coupling System, proceed to Section I.1.
> If your instrument was purchased with an EZ-Lock
Spindle Coupling System built-in (the spindle coupling
is permanently attached to the spindle), proceed to Section
II.
I.1. EZ-Lock Spindle Coupling Retrofit System
(with spindle coupling adapter)
The EZ-Lock Spindle Coupling (Part No. YU-20C) has
been attached to the viscometer prior to shipment. To
remove for attachment to a spindle, hold onto the bottom
of the EZ-Lock Spindle Coupling with one hand while
raising the spring-loaded outter sleeve up towards the
viscometer pivot cup with the other hand. The spindle
coupling should easily slide out and can now be connected
to a spindle. Note left hand threads!
II. ATTACHING SPINDLE WITH EZ-LOCK COUPLING
With one hand, hold the spindle while gently raising the spring-
loaded outer sleeve to its highest position with the other hand.
Insert the EZ-Lock Spindle Coupling and lower the sleeve.
The sleeve should easily slide back down to hold the spindle/
coupling assembly in place for use.
NOTE: Keep the EZ-Lock Spindle Coupling and outer sleeve as clean as
possible and free from debris that could become lodged inside the
adapter.
III. OPERATION
Follow normal instrument operating procedures (refer to
operator manual).
NOTE: Special guard legs are needed to accommodate the length of the
spindle coupling system and are supplied with all built-in and
retrofitted systems at initial purchase. Accessories used with
EZ-Lock (SSA, ULA, Thermosel, DIN Adapter) require a special
Alignment Bracket (also known as Locating Channel) with a longer
length.
IV. REMOVING SPINDLE WITH EZ-LOCK COUPLING
Hold the spindle with one hand, while gently pushing the
spring-loaded outer sleeve upwards with the other. The spindle/
coupling assembly should easily slide out.
Shipping Cap
(
Part No. B-30KY )
Outer
Sleeve
Viscometer
Pivot Cup
EZ-Lock Spindle
Coupling
EZ-Lock Spindle
Coupling
( Part No. YU-20C )
Standard
Spindle
(typical)
EZ-Lock Spindle
Coupling
(Part No. YU-20C)
Standard
Spindle
(typical)
Built-in System Retrofitted System
EZ-Lock
Spindle
(typical)
EZ-Lock
Spindle
(typical)