KC 60 Series - Table of Contents; Preparation

60.xxx – Niskin Bottles – Manual, ver. 3.00
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Niskin Bottles – 60.xxx Series
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Table of contents
Page
Preparation
2
Loading and releasing the bottle
3
Emptying the bottle
6
The centre hanger
7
Bottles in series (cascade)
9
Repair of valve for the water outlet
9
Maintenance and storing
11
Item
Preparation
1
Use a stainless steel wire or line with a diameter of 4-6
mm for the Niskin Water Sampler.
The mechanism of the Niskin demands a vertical
position of the sampler during release, and it can be
obtained in 2 ways:
1. Attach a weight (10 – 20 kg) to the end of the
wire. The weight needed will depend of the current
of the water. Use drop messenger of 400 g.
(60.001).
2. Fasten a centre hanger (60.002) and the Niskin to
the wire. You must use a drop messenger of 800 g
(60.004). For the centre hanger you can use Niskin
Bottles 61.xxx series (delivery comes without 400
g messenger and M10 mounting clamps).
Before every deployment, make sure that all moving
parts are free to perform correctly.
2
Close the drainage tap by pulling it towards you.