Brookfield DV2T Viscometer User Manual

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Brookfield Engineering Labs., Inc.

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Manual No. M13-167-B0614

Unpacking

Check carefully to see that all the components are received with no concealed damage.

1 Base, GV-1201, with 2 Leveling Screws, GV-1203, packed in a cardboard

carton

1 Upright Rod with attached Clamp Assembly in the instrument case

Assembly (Refer to Figures H-1 or H-2)

1. Remove the base assembly from the carton.

2. Remove the screw and washer from the upright rod. Place the rod and clamp

assembly into the hole in the top of the base.

Note: The “Front” designation on the clamp assembly should face

toward you.

3. Rotate the rod/clamp assembly slightly until the slot on the bottom of the rod intersects

the pin located in the base.

4. While holding the rod and base together, insert the slotted screw and washer as

shown and tighten securely.

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

Viscometer Mounting

Insert the Viscometer mounting rod into the hole (with the cut-away slot) in the clamp

assembly. Adjust the instrument level until the bubble is centered from right to left

and tighten the clamp knob (clockwise). Use the leveling screws to “fine” adjust the

viscometer level.

Note:

If the Digital Viscometer cannot be leveled, check to insure that the rod

is installed with the gear rack facing forward.

Caution: Do not tighten the clamp knob unless the viscometer mounting

rod is inserted in the clamp assembly.

Caution: Do not use the DV2T Viscometer with any laboratory stand

that does not utilize the GV-1201 base. This large base is
necessary for stability of the DV2T Viscometer during use.

Earlier versions of the Brookfield Laboratory Stand including
the Model A and Model S should not be used with the DV2T.

Operation

Rotate the UP/DOWN knob to raise or lower the viscometer. Adjust the tension screw

if the UP/DOWN movement of the viscometer head is not acceptable, i.e. too easy or

too difficult.

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