Brookfield Lab Stand User Manual

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ELD ENGINEERING LABORATOR IES, INC.

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LABORATORY STANDS

PARTS IDENTIFICATION & INSTRUCTIONS

Release Lever: Push and hold here to move up and down.

Viscometer

Mounting Rod

Viscometer Mounting Rod

Model A & Model A 18 Model G & Model G 18 Model QB

Item Part Number Description Qty.

1 VS-CRA-14S

VS-CRA-18S

Rod (14”) and Clamp Assembly (Model A & G)

Rod (18”) and Clamp Assembly (Model A 18 and Model G 18)

†

2 VSQA-100Y Rod and Clamp Assembly (Model QB) 3 VS-1Y Base, Model A 4 GV-1201 Base, Models G and QB 5 N/A 14” or 18” Upright Rod (Model A & G) 1 6 N/A Upright Rod (Model QB) 1

†Includes screw and washer (Items 7 and 8) N/A Not for individual purchase

(includes 3 VS-3 leveling screws) 1

(includes 2 GV-1203 leveling screws) 1

†

Item Part Number Description Qty.

7 50S311832S01B Screw, 5/16 - 18 x 1” hex head 1 8 502028071S33B Flat washer 5/16 x 7/8 x .071” 1

9 N/A Universal Lab Stand Clamp Assembly 1

10 VS-41Y Knob Assembly 1

11 N/A Tension screw 1 12 N/A Knob Assembly (Model QB) 1

13 VS-3 Leveling Screw, Model A 3 14 GV-1203 Leveling Screw, Model G and QB 2

Model A & Model A 18 Model G & Model G 18 Model QB

Model A Lab Stand - Comes with 14” rod

(VS-CRA-14S). Used with Dial and DV-E viscometers.

Model A 18 Lab Stand - Comes with 18”

rod (VS-CRA-18S). Optional choice when additional height is required.

UNPACKING Check to see that all the components are received with no concealed damage: 1 VS-1 Base with three leveling screws 1 VS-CRA-14S (Model A) or VS-CRA-18S (Model A 18) Rod and

clamp assembly with one mounting screw and washer.

ASSEMBLY

1. Remove the mounting screw and washer from the upright rod. Place the rod and clamp assembly into the hole in the top of the base.

2. Position the rod and clamp assembly so that the clamp assembly has the “FRONT” marking facing forward.

3. While holding the rod and base together, insert the screw and washer as shown and tighten securely.

4. Adjust the tension screw so that the clamp assembly is not loose on the upright rod.

VISCOMETER MOUNTING AND USE

Insert the Viscometer mounting rod into the hole (with the cut-away slot) in the clamp assembly. Adjust the viscometer level until the bubble level is centered and tighten the clamp knob (clockwise). Use the base leveling screws to “ne” adjust the viscometer level.

CAUTION: Do not tighten the clamp

knob unless the viscometer mounting rod is inserted in the clamp assembly.

Model G Lab Stand - Comes with 14” rod

(VS-CRA-14S). Used with DV1, DV2T Viscometers and DV3T Rheometers.

Model G 18 Lab Stand - Comes with 18”

rod (VS-CRA-18S). Optional choice when additional height is required.

UNPACKING

Check to see that all the components are received with no concealed damage: 1 GV-1201 Base with two leveling screws 1 VS-CRA-14S (Model G) or VS-CRA-18S (Model G 18) Rod and

clamp assembly with one mounting screw and washer.

ASSEMBLY

1. Remove the mounting screw and washer from the upright rod. Place the rod and clamp assembly into the hole in the top of the base.

Note: Be sure the clamp assembly has

the “FRONT” marking facing forward.

2. Position the rod and clamp assembly until the slot on the bottom of the rod intersects the pin located in the base.

3. While holding the rod and base together, insert the screw and washer as shown and tighten securely.

4. Adjust the tension screw so that the clamp assembly is not loose on the upright rod.

VISCOMETER MOUNTING AND USE

CAUTION: Do not tighten the clamp

knob unless the viscometer mounting rod is inserted in the clamp assembly.

CAUTION: Do not use the DV2T or

DV3T with any other laboratory stand that does not utilize the GV-1201 base. This large base is necessary for stability of the DV2T Viscometer and DV3T Rheometer during use. Earlier versions of the Brookfield Laboratory Stand including Model A and Model S should not be used with the DV2T or DV3T.

Model QB Lab stand - Comes with 14”

rod (VSQA-100Y). Used with DV2T Extra Viscometers and DV3T Extra Rheometers. Also available as optional choice for other viscometers when easier up/down movement of viscometer head is desired.

CAUTION: The Model QB upright rod is a spring-loaded, non-serviceable device. Do not disassemble the clamp and upright rod assembly.

UNPACKING

Check to see that all the components are received with no concealed damage: 1 GV-1201 Base with two leveling screws 1 VSQA-100Y Clamp and upright rod

assembly with one mounting screw and washer

ASSEMBLY

1. Remove the mounting screw and

washer from the upright rod. Place the rod and clamp assembly into the hole in the top of the base with the release lever facing forward.

2. Position the rod and clamp assembly

until the slot on the bottom of the rod intersects the pin located in the base.

3. While holding the rod and base

together, insert the screw and washer as shown and tighten securely.

VISCOMETER MOUNTING AND USE

Insert the viscometer mounting rod into the cutaway slot of the clamp assembly. Adjust the instrument until the viscometer/ rheometer bubble level is centered and tighten the clamp knob. Use the base leveling screws to "ne" adjust the instrument level.

CAUTION: Do not tighten the clamp knob unless the viscometer mounting rod is inserted in the clamp assembly.

Push the release lever on the clamp assembly. Move viscometer/rheometer head to desired height and release lever.

Elevate your sample container, if necessary, to ensure that the proper spindle immersion is achieved.

CAUTION: Do not use the DV2T or DV3T with any other laboratory stand that does not utilize the GV-1201 base. This large base is necessary for stability of the DV2T Viscometer and DV3T Rheometer during use. Earlier versions of the Brookfield Laboratory Stand including Model A and Model S should not be used with the DV2T or DV3T.

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