Koehler K19404 Guide

Operation and Instruction Manual
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Koehler Instrument Company, Inc.
1595 Sycamore Avenue • Bohemia, New York 11716-1796 • USA
Toll Free: 1-800-878-9070 (US only) • Tel: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
http://www.koehlerinstrument.com • e-mail: [e-mail]
Petroleum Testing & Analysis Instrumentation • Custom Design & Manufacturing
K19404 / K19494
Dropping Point Apparatus

CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE
Dropping Point Apparatus
K19404, K19494
This certificate verifies that part number K19404, K19494, Dropping Point Apparatus,
was manufactured in conformance with the applicable standards set forth in this
certification.
Specifications: ASTM D566
ASTM D4950
IP 132
ISO 2176
DIN 51801
FTM 79-1421
NF T 60-102
This unit is tested before it leaves the factory, to ensure total functionality and
compliance to the above specifications and ASTM standards. Test and inspection
records are on file for verification.
Jesse Kelly
Application Engineer
Koehler Instrument Company

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WEEE Directive Compliance Statement
Background
The goal of the WEEE Directive is to encourage design of environment-friendly products that increase reuse,
recycling and other forms of recovery to reduce waste streams and applies to listed Electronic and Electrical
Equipment (EEE) and Koehler's equipment falls broadly into Appendix 1A; Section 9 Monitoring and Control
Equipment: Measuring, weighing or adjusting appliances for household or as laboratory equipment.
Any associated non-embedded equipment such as Lighting (Saybolt Color) and PCs/Printers also fall under
WEEE. If provided with an order these ancillary items must be WEEE compliant. For these and other reasons
(printer cartridges are regionalized) the equipment must be supplied through a third party supplier in Europe.
The WEEE Directive applies to electrical and electronic equipment falling under the categories set out in Annex
IA provided that the equipment concerned is not part of another type of equipment that does not fall within the
scope of this Directive. Annex IB contains a list of products which fall under the categories set out in Annex IA.
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2003:037:0024:0038:en:PDF
We do not qualify for any of the 10 exemption categories.
http://www.dpa-system.dk/en/WEEE/Products/Exemptions
Professional use
For equipment defined for ’professional use’ local authorities have no role to play. Producers and importers are
basically responsible for collection of WEEE recyclables from the professional user and for subsequent
management. A separate statement is given cataloging the items that require separation from the equipment
along with basic information on subsequent processing or recycling prior to disposal of the equipment.
http://www.dpa-system.dk/en/WEEE/Products/Private-or-professional-use
Responsibility for Registration and Annual Reporting:
Koehler will not sell directly to end users in the EU and so has no responsibility to register within each EU state
and to make annual reports. Koehler declares that this responsibility is born by the importer who is the first
level of the distribution chain and is subject to producer responsibility. We will communicate this in writing to
our distributor/importers in the EU stating they are responsible to satisfy WEEE registration and reporting
requirements in the EU states where they conduct sales activities.
It is illegal to market electrical and electronic equipment covered by producer responsibility without being
registered.
http://www.dpa-system.dk/en/WEEE/Producers/Whoissubjecttoproducerresponsibility
Product Design
Koehler's designs allow for complete disassembly to a modular level which usually allows for standard
recycling. A qualified refrigeration system technician must be consulted when disassembling and de-
commissioning any equipment with refrigeration systems.
Koehler's scientific testing equipment is robustly designed to function over a long service life and are typically
repaired many times over the course of years rather than being replaced. We believe that re-use and
refurbishment is the very best form of re-cycling.
All batteries must be readily removable not soldered in place.
Recycling instructions
In the event that replacement becomes necessary, we will include instructions, particularized to each
instrument that informs the customer of their recycling responsibilities and giving them guidance in doing this.
All Koehler equipment has been placed on the market since 13th August 2005 and so Koehler is defined as a
"new WEEE producer". As such we must provide information on refurbishment, treatment, and re-use.

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Our instrument manual will include this compliance statement and indicate that any collection of materials will
be handled by their authorized distributor. In the event that the distributor is unreachable or is no longer a
distributor for Koehler Instrument, Co., other arrangements may be made including accepting the materials
directly.
Recycling is free of charge. Shipping is the responsibility of the end users. Whether shipping to a distributor or
to Koehler directly, safe, properly declared, and labeled packaging and shipping expenses are the sole
responsibility of the end user.
WEEE Marking
Since Koehler products are subject to the WEEE Directive we must display the WEEE symbol shown above in
accordance with European Standard EN 50419 on the equipment. It must be indelible, at least 5mm in height,
and clearly legible. If the equipment is too small the mark must be in the product literature, guarantee
certificate, or on the packaging. Rules on marking are established in section 49 of the WEEE Order.
Koehler Instrument Company, Inc.
c/o RECYCLING
1595 Sycamore, Ave.
Bohemia, NY 11716
As a minimum the following substances, preparations and components have to be removed from any
separately collected WEEE:
- Mercury containing components, such as switches or backlighting lamps (compact fluorescent lamps, CFL),
- Batteries
- Printed circuit boards if the surface of the printed circuit board is greater than 10 square centimeters (about 4
sq in.),
- Toner cartridges, liquid and pasty, as well as color toner,
- Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC), hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC) or hydrofluorocarbons (HFC), hydrocarbons
(HC)
- Liquid crystal displays (together with their casing where appropriate) of a surface greater than 100 square
centimeters and all those back-lighted with gas discharge lamps,
- External electric cables
- Components containing refractory ceramic fibers as described in Commission Directive 97/69/EC of 5
December 1997 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 67/548/EEC relating to the classification,
packaging and labeling of dangerous substances (2),
- Electrolyte capacitors containing substances of concern (height > 25 mm, diameter > 25 mm or
proportionately similar volume)
2. The following components of WEEE that is separately collected have to be treated as indicated:
- Equipment containing gases that are ozone depleting or have a global warming potential (GWP) above 15,
such as those contained in foams and refrigeration circuits: the gases must be properly extracted and properly
treated. Ozone-depleting gases must be treated in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2037/2000 of the
European Parliament and of the Council of 29 June 2000 on substances that deplete the ozone layer (4).

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Table of Contents
1Introduction....................................................................................................................6
1.1 Koehler's Commitment to Our Customers............................................................................................6
1.2 Recommended Resources and Publications ....................................................................................... 6
1.3 Instrument Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 7
2Safety Information and Warnings.................................................................................7
3Getting Started...............................................................................................................8
3.1 Packing List .......................................................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Additional Accessories Required for Testing........................................................................................8
3.3 Unpacking.............................................................................................................................................8
4Setup...............................................................................................................................9
4.1 Assembly Instructions........................................................................................................................... 9
4.2 Instrument Descriptions........................................................................................................................9
5Operation......................................................................................................................11
5.1 Procedure to Fill Test Cup..................................................................................................................11
5.2 Test Tube Apparatus Assembly .........................................................................................................11
5.3 Test Procedure ...................................................................................................................................11
6Safety Features............................................................................................................13
6.1 Over-Power Protection .......................................................................................................................13
7Maintenance.................................................................................................................13
7.1 Routine Maintenance..........................................................................................................................13
7.2 Instrument Cleaning............................................................................................................................13
7.3 Replacement Parts............................................................................................................................. 13
8Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................14
8.1 Unit does not power up.......................................................................................................................14
8.2 Unit is on and keeps resetting into start up routine............................................................................14
9Service..........................................................................................................................14
10 Storage .........................................................................................................................14
11 Warranty .......................................................................................................................14
12 Returned Goods Policy ...............................................................................................15
Notes..................................................................................................................................16

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1 Introduction
The Koehler K194X4 Dropping Point Apparatus
is the latest design used for identification and
quality control applications, and as an indication of
the highest temperature a grease can undergo
without complete liquefaction or oil separation
according to the ASTM D566 test method and
related test specifications.
This manual provides important information
regarding safety, technical reference, installation
requirements, operating condition specifications,
user facility resource requirements, and operating
instructions for the Dropping Point Apparatus.
This manual should also be used in conjunction
with applicable published laboratory procedures.
Information on these procedures is given in
section 1.2.
1.1 Koehler's Commitment to Our
Customers
Providing quality testing instrumentation and
technical support services for research and testing
laboratories has been our specialty for more than
50 years. At Koehler, the primary focus of our
business is providing you with the full support of
your laboratory testing needs. Our products are
backed by our staff of technically knowledgeable,
trained specialists who are experienced in both
petroleum products testing and instrument service
to better understand your requirements and
provide you with the best solutions. You can
depend on Koehler for a full range of accurate and
reliable instrumentation as well as support for your
laboratory testing programs. Please do not
hesitate to contact us at any time with your
inquiries about equipment, tests, or technical
support.
Toll Free: 1-800-878-9070 (US only)
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
http://www.koehlerinstrument.com
1.2 Recommended Resources and
Publications
1. American Society for Testing and Materials
(ASTM)
100 Barr Harbor Drive
West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428-
2959, USA
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
http://www.astm.org
email: [e-mail]
ASTM Publication:
ASTM D566: Standard Test Method for
Dropping Point of Lubricating Grease
ASTM D4950: Standard Classification and
Specification for Automotive Service Greases
2. International Organization for Standardization
(ISO)
1, rue de Varembé
Case postale 56
CH-1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
http://www.iso.org
ISO Publication:
ISO 2176
3. Energy Institute (IP)
61 New Cavendish Street
London, WIM 8AR, United Kingdom
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
http://www.energyinstpubs.org.uk/
IP Publication:
IP 132
4. Deutsche International Norm (DIN)
http://www.din.de
DIN Publication:
DIN 51801
5. Federal Test Method (FTM)
FTM Publication:
FTM 791-1421