Zehnder Rittling ZFC 3010 User manual

ZFC 3010 – 3015
Flow Cups /
Immersion Flow Cups
Instruction manual

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Index
Exclusion of lia ility ....................................................................................................... 4
1 Description of device ............................................................................................... 5
2 Safety information ................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Sym ols used ..................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Safety notes and hints ....................................................................................... 6
3 Delivery of device ..................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Damages during carriage .................................................................................. 7
3.2 Shipment ............................................................................................................ 7
3.3 Standard delivery ............................................................................................... 8
3.4 Options ............................................................................................................... 8
4 Handling flow cups .................................................................................................. 9
5 Handling immersion flow cups ............................................................................. 10
6 ACC072 three-foot stand ....................................................................................... 10
6.1 Standard delivery ............................................................................................. 10
6.2 Mounting the ACC072 three-foot stand .......................................................... 11
7 Technical specification .......................................................................................... 13
Glossary ....................................................................................................................... 14

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Exclusion of lia ility
Illustrations, descriptions as well as the technical specifications conform to the
instruction manual on hand at the time of pu lishing or printing. However, Zehntner
Gm H Testing Instruments policy is one of continuous product development. All
changes resulting from technical progress, modified construction or similar are
reserved without o ligation for Zehntner to update.
Some of the images shown in this instruction manual may e of a preproduction
model and/or are computer generated; therefore the design / features of the
delivered product may differ in various aspects.
The instruction manual has een drafted with the utmost care. Nevertheless, errors
cannot e entirely excluded. The manufacturer will not e lia le for errors in this
instruction manual or for damages resulting from any errors.
The manufacturer will e grateful at any time for suggestions, proposals for
improvement and indications of errors.
© Zehntner Gm H Testing Instruments

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1 Description of device
The ZFC 3010 – 3015 Flow Cups / Immersion Flow Cups are useful test devices for
rapid determination of the flow time of paints, varnishes and similar liquids.
Application / application areas:
• For paint and varnish manufacturers and fa ricators, as well as test
la oratories
• For use in la oratories and during production
In particular, this instrument has the following features: :
• Easy to handle
• Easy to clean

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2 Safety information
2.1 Sym ols used
This note comprises instructions needed to follow directions, specifications,
proper working procedure and to avoid data loss, damage or destruction of
the instrument.
This note signifies a warning a out dangers to life and lim if the apparatus
is handled improperly. O serve these notes and e particularly careful in
these cases. Also inform other users on all safety notes. Besides the notes
in this instruction manual the generally applica le safety instructions and
regulations for prevention of accidents must e o served.
2.2 Safety notes and hints
The ZFC 3010 - 3015 is exclusively intended for rapid determination of the
flow time of paints, varnishes and similar liquids. Any other use is
considered as not eing in accordance with the intentions of the
manufacturer. The manufacturer is not lia le for damage resulting from
inappropriate application. The user ears the full responsi ility.
Unauthorized modifications and changes of the ZFC 3010 - 3015 are not
permitted.
Reproduction without permission is not allowed.
Zehntner Gm H Testing Instruments refuses all warranty and lia ility
claims for damages caused y usage of the ZFC 3010 – 3015 in com ination
with non-original accessories, or accessories from 3
rd
party suppliers.
For the operation of the ZFC 3010 – 3015 apply all local safety regulations.

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3 Delivery of device
3.1 Damages during carriage
On the receipt of the goods, check for any visi le damages on the packaging. If it is
undamaged you may sign the receipt of the goods. If you do suspect y your visual
inspection that damage has occurred, make a note of the visi le damage on the
delivery receipt and request the courier to countersign it. Moreover, the courier
service must e held responsi le for the damage in writing.
If a hidden damage is discovered while unpacking, you have to inform and hold the
courier lia le immediately in the following way: “When opening the parcel we had to
notice that … etc.“ This superficial checking of the goods has to e done within the
time limit set y the carrier, which is normally 7 days. However, the period could
vary depending on the courier. Hence, it is recommended to check the exact time
limit when receiving the goods.
If there are any damages also inform your authorized Zehntner agent or Zehntner
Gm H Testing Instruments immediately.
3.2 Shipment
Should the device e transported again, it must e packaged properly. Prefera ly
use the original packaging for later shipments. Additionally use filling material in
the package to protect the device from any shock during carriage.

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3.3 Standard delivery
The following parts are included in the delivery:
• flow cup / immersion flow cup
• certificate of manufacturer
• storage ox
3.4 Options
For ZFC 3010, ZFC 3011 and ZFC 3013:
ZTJ 3020 Temperature Control Jacket
ACC050 insertion thermometer up to 600°C
(1‘112°F) (for fluids)
ACC072 three-foot stand completely made of
stainless steel, levelling, adjusta le feet, with
spirit level, height of 260 mm (10.24“)
ACC152 glass plate
For ZFC 3010-3015:
ACC593 cali ration and certification
(incl. certificate)
Zehntner Gm H Testing Instruments refuses all warranty and lia ility
claims for damages caused y usage of the ZFC 3010 – 3015 in com ination
with non-original accessories, or accessories from 3
rd
party suppliers.

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4 Handling flow cups
Valid for our products ZFC 3010, ZFC 3011 and ZFC 3013:
• Choose a flow cup that will give a flow time of etween 30 s and 100 s
(depending on the standard).
• Put the flow cup into the levelled three-foot stand.
• Have a timing-device (e.g. a stop watch) ready.
• Close the orifice of the cup y a finger and fill the cup eyond the rim with the
liquid under test, avoiding the formation of air u les. The excess liquid will
e caught y the spillover furrow.
• Slide a glass plate over the rim of the cup so that no air u les will e formed
etween the glass plate and the surface of the sample.
• Place a suita le receiving vessel under the flow cup, so that the distance
etween the orifice and the vessel is at least 10 cm.
• Remove the finger from the orifice, draw the glass plate away horizontally and
simultaneously start the timing-device.
Make sure that the surface of the sample is horizontal throughout the whole
flow process.
• Stop the timing-device as soon as the stream of the sample reaks for the
first time close to the orifice.
spillover furrow

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5 Handling immersion flow cups
Valid for our products ZFC 3012, ZFC 3014 and ZFC 3015:
• Immerse the immersion flow cup entirely elow the surface of the liquid under
test.
• Withdraw the cup vertically and simultaneously start the timing-device.
• Stop the timing-device as soon as the stream of the sample reaks for the
first time close to the orifice.
• The average out of 3 measurements will give the flow time.
6 ACC072 three-foot stand
6.1 Standard delivery
The ACC072 three-foot stand consists of the following parts:
1 holding ring – ACC1527
2 supporting legs with adjusta le feet
1 supporting leg with fixed foot
1 com ination wrench – ACC1526