Brookfield Thermosel with EZ-Lock - Manual (Page 6)

Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Inc. Page Manual No. M09-208
Position the thermo-container and base between the viscometer stand legs and adjust the three (3)
knurled screws until the bubble is centered.
Lower the viscometer until the tips of the alignment bracket (see Figure 1) just touch the horizontal
surface of the locating ring, making contact directly behind the vertical curve. Raise the viscometer,
positioning the tips of the alignment bracket about 1/16 inch above the horizontal surface behind the
locating ring. An etched line on the back of the locating ring is the 1/16 inch reference point.
NOTE: Do not forcibly displace the alignment bracket!
Thermosels and Viscometers are factory-aligned prior to shipment. If viscosity measurements are
suspect, first check system calibration using suitable viscosity standard fluids (see Appendix B).
Add the appropriate volume to the sample container (see Appendix A, Range Tables, for volume
requirement; see viscometer operating manual for calibration procedures).
• Assemble the spindle, extension link and coupling nut. Slowly lower the spindle into the sample
chamber. Attach the spindle to the viscometer by raising the spring-loaded sleeve at the base
of the viscometer pivot cup and inserting the spindle so that the bottom of the coupling is flush
with the bottom of the sleeve. Slide the sleeve back down to hold the spindle in place.
Note: Solid shaft spindles (SC4-**KBS) do not require a coupling nut or link.
Place the insulating cap over the sample chamber inlet.