Manual

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EZ-Lock Spindle Coupling System
Operator Instructions for Built-in and Retrotted 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 retrotted 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Retrot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
retrotted 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 Retrotted System
EZ-Lock
Spindle
(typical)
EZ-Lock
Spindle
(typical)