SV3000, SV4000 Saybolt Viscosity Bath
Operation and Instruction Manual
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2. Safety Information and Warnings
Safety Considerations. The use of this equipment may involve hazardous materials and operations. This manual does not purport
to address all of the safety problems associated with the use of this equipment. It is the responsibility of any user of this equipment
to investigate, research, and establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
Equipment Modifications and Replacement Parts. Any modification or alteration of this equipment from that of factory
specifications is NOT recommended and will void the manufacturer warranty, product safety, performance specifications, and/or
certifications whether specified or implied, and may result in personal injury and/or property loss. Replacement parts must be
O.E.M. exact replacement equipment.
Unit Design. This equipment is specifically designed for use in accordance with the applicable standard test methods listed in
section 1.2 of this manual. The use of this equipment in accordance with any other test procedures, or for any other purpose, is
not recommended and may be extremely hazardous.
Chemical Reagents Information. Chemicals and reagents used in performing the test may exhibit potential hazards. Any user
must be familiarized with the possible dangers before use. We also recommend consulting the Material Data and Safety Sheet
(MSDS) on each chemical reagent for additional information. MSDS information can be easily located on the internet at
http://siri.uvm.edu or http://www.sigma-aldrich.com.
3. Getting Started
The instructions for preparing the equipment assume that the user is aware of the contents of this document, which lists the
warranty conditions and important precautions.
3.1. Packing List
• SV4000 Saybolt Viscosity Bath (K21414 / K21424)
• K22011 Thermometer Support (4)
• K22060 Saybolt Oil Strainer
• K22050 Socket Wrench
• K214-7 Port Closure Plug (2)
• K22070 Cleaning Plunger
• K214-0-29 Chained Cork (4)
• K22090 Withdrawal Tube
• K22030 Orifice Wrench
• K214-0-27 Port Cover (4)
• Also Included with SV4000:
• K21404 or K21494 Saybolt Viscosity Timing Sensor
• K21410-0-10 Draft Shield (2)