Cannon Instrument SimpleVIS - Manual (Page 9)

The SimpleVIS ® Viscometer was designed to require minimal maintenance
through simplicity of design and built-in electronic diagnostics. All new
instruments are shipped with factory calibrations. However, like most
metrological equipment, periodic maintenance and calibration is critical
to maintaining accurate long-term measurements. CANNON ® Instrument
Company recommends the following intervals for maintaining the proper and
accurate operation of the SimpleVIS ® Viscometer.
Basic Maintenance
The main chassis of the SimpleVIS ® Viscometer does not contain any
user-serviceable parts and should be returned to the manufacturer (or an
authorized dealer service center) for repair when required. Basic instrument
maintenance should be carried out weekly or each time the effluent waste
bottle is emptied.
Cleaning the Viscometer Tube
To clean the viscometer tube simply start a wash cycle by tapping the “Ready
to Test” caption field in the Ready to Test Screen three times within two
seconds. This will cause the display to switch to the Wash Screen and start a
normal wash. See discretionary washing on page 12.
Changing the Tip on the Pipettor
Refer to the pipette manual for detailed information on using the device. The
tips can be wiped off after each test and reused. Use a clean dry paper towel
to wipe the tip off.
Cleaning the Display Screen
Turn off the SimpleVIS
® Viscometer. Wet a soft, lint-free or micro fiber cloth
with clean or distilled water. Wring out as much water as possible to ensure
the cloth is damp but not wet. Wipe the screen in a gentle motion to remove
dust, oil, or fingerprint smudges. Finish cleaning the touch screen with a dry
lint-free cloth to wipe any excess moisture, and then turn the instrument back
on.
Maintenance & Calibration
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