Model 35 Viscometer Instruction Manual
208878 Revision N, February 2013 16
After preparing the instrument for 12-speed testing by setting the gear box shift
lever, select the proper speed range with the speed shift switch. Then turn on the
motor and set the gear shift knob on the top of the instrument. Refer to Table 5-2
for the correct combination of gear box shift lever setting, speed switch selection,
and viscometer gear shift knob placement. The shear stress values will appear on
the dial.
Figure 5-1 Gear Box Shift Lever
Table 5-2 Twelve-Speed Testing Combinations- Models 35A/SR-12 and 35SA/SR-12
RPM Gear Box
Shift Lever
Speed Switch Gear Shift
Knob
600 Left High Down
300 Left Low Down
200 Left High Up
180 Right High Down
100 Left Low Up
90 Right Low Down
60 Right High Up
30 Right Low Up
6 Left High Center
3 Left Low Center
1.8 Right High Center
0.9 Right Low Center