5 Maintenance
5.1 General notes
Using alkaline laboratory cleaners poses a health hazard
(chemical burns, injuries to skin and eyes)!
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Use personal protective equipment during the cleaning process, such as:
Eye protection, protective gloves, laboratory coat, respiratory protection.
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Please observe the memorandums of the employer's liability insurance associations and the
safety data sheets of the manufacturers.
Cleaners can damage the glass in the viscometer.
5.2 Cleaning
After each use you should clean the stand (3) using a moist cloth and e.g. dishwashing liquid.
Clean the upper (5) and lower (4) measurement level with a fine, dry paintbrush.
Transmitter and receiver are located across from each other.
Accurate measurement is only possible with clean measurement planes.
Cleaning the viscometer as per DIN 51 562 part 1.
After that, store the ViscoClock plus and the viscometer dry and free of dust for the next measurement!
5.3 Inspection
Check the cable and plug contacts for mechanical damage and corrosion.
5.4 Repair
Send the device to the service (see back side of these manual) or to an authorized dealer.
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