PT W80158 - User Manual

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1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

PERFORMANCE TOOL® extends only the following warranties, and only to original retail purchasers. These warranties give specific legal

rights. Except where prohibited by local law, the law of the State of Washington governs all warranties and all exclusions and limitations of

warranties and remedies. There may be other rights which vary from state to state.

PERFORMANCE TOOL® warrants the product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service. A

defective product may be returned for a free replacement within 90 days from the date of purchase, provided that product is returned to

place of purchase immediately after discovery of defect. After 90 days and up to one year from date of purchase, PERFORMANCE TOOL®

will replace at no charge any parts which our examination shall disclose to be defective and under warranty. These warranties shall be valid

only when a sales receipt showing the date of purchase accompanies the defective product or defective part(s) being returned. For part(s)

after 90 days, please remit your request, postage prepaid to:

PERFORMANCE TOOL, P.O. Box 88259 Tukwila, WA 98138

These warranties exclude blades, bits, punches, dies, bulbs, fuses, hoses, and other consumables which must be replaced under normal

use and service. These warranties shall not apply to any product or part which is used for a purpose for which it is not designed, or which

has been repaired or altered in any way so as to affect adversely its performance or reliability, nor shall these warranties apply to any

product or part which has been subject to misuse, neglect, accident or wear and tear incident to normal use and service.

PERFORMANCE TOOL® does not authorize any other person to make any warranty or to assume any liability in connection with its

products.

Except for warranties of title and the limited express warranties set forth above, PERFORMANCE TOOL® makes no express or implied

warranties of any kind with respect to its products. In particular, PERFORMANCE TOOL® makes no implied warranty of merchantability and

no implied warranty of fitness for any particular purpose, except that for goods purchased primarily for personal, family or household use

and not for commercial or business use, PERFORMANCE TOOL® makes an implied warranty of merchantability (and, if otherwise

applicable, an implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose), but only for the particular qualities or characteristics, and for the

duration, expressly warranted above. The laws on limitation of implied warranties may differ from state to state, so the above limitations

may not apply in all cases.

PERFORMANCE TOOL® shall not be liable for consequential, incidental or special damages resulting from or in any manner related to any

product, or to the design, use, or any inability to use the product. The sole and exclusive remedy for a defective product or part shall be the

repair, or replacement thereof as provided above. The laws on limitation of remedies or on consequential, incidental or special damages

may vary from state to state, so the above limitations may not apply in all cases.

MULTIFUNCTION REFRACTOMETER

Item Number W80158

WARNING!

It is the owner and/or operators’ responsibility to study all WARNINGS,

operating, and maintenance instructions contained on the product label

and instruction manual prior to operation of this cord reel. The owner/

operator shall retain product instructions for future reference.

The owner and/or operator are responsible for maintenance, maintaining

all decals or warning labels and while in use, maintaining the unit in good

working order. If the owner and/or operator are not fluent in English, the

product warnings and instructions shall be read and discussed with the

operators’ native language by the purchaser/owner or his designee. Make

sure that the operator comprehends its contents. Safety information shall

be emphasized and understood prior to usage. The cord reel shall be

inspected per the operating instructions.

Users of this cord reel must fully understand these instructions. Each

person operating this product must also be of sound mind and body and

must not be under the influence of any substance that might impair their

vision, dexterity, or judgment.

Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information.

Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or

property damage!

If you encounter any problems or difficulties, please contact our customer

service department at: 1-800-426-1262 between 6:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Pacific time.

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This document describes a Multifunction Refractometer, a field device designed for measuring the index of refraction of various automobile fluids.

Function Description

The refractometer is used to calculate the composition of different automotive liquids. It can measure DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid), Ethylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Battery Fluid, and Cleaning Fluids. The device operates by placing a few drops of the sample onto a main prism, closing a daylight plate, and then observing the light refraction through an eyepiece. The boundary line between the blue and white fields on a graduated scale indicates the concentration of the fluid.

Important Technical Specifications

Measurement Capability: Measures DEF, Ethylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Battery Fluid, and Cleaning Fluids.
Optics: Features high-quality optics with ultra-smooth focusing.
Temperature Compensation: Equipped with Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC), which helps maintain accuracy within an acceptable ambient temperature range of 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F) after calibration.
Construction: Heavy-duty, lightweight aluminum construction.
Accessories: Includes a protective storage case.

Usage Features

Operation Steps:

Preparation: Open the daylight plate and place 2-3 drops of distilled water on the main prism. Close the daylight plate to spread the water evenly without air bubbles or dry spots. Allow the sample to temperature adjust on the prism for approximately 30 seconds to match the refractometer's ambient temperature.
Observation: Hold the daylight plate towards a light source and look into the eyepiece. A circular field with graduations will be visible. The upper portion should be blue, and the lower portion white. Focusing the eyepiece may be necessary to see the graduations clearly.
Calibration: Turn the Calibration Screw until the boundary between the upper blue field and the lower white field meets exactly on the zero scale. This completes the calibration process. It's crucial that the ambient room temperature is 20°C (68°F) when calibrating, especially for instruments with ATC. If the working temperature changes by more than 5°F, recalibration is recommended.
Sample Reading: Place a few drops of the fluid to be tested onto the main prism, close the daylight plate, and check the reading. The concentration is indicated where the boundary line of blue and white crosses the graduated scale.

Key Usage Considerations:

Accuracy: Accurate measurements depend on careful calibration and ensuring the prism and sample are at the same temperature.
Environmental Conditions: Avoid exposing the instrument to damp conditions or immersing it in water. If fogging occurs, water may have entered the body, requiring professional service.
Chemical Compatibility: Do not use abrasive or corrosive chemicals with the instrument, as they can damage the prism's coating.
Handling: This is an optical instrument requiring careful handling and storage to prevent damage to its optical components and basic structure.

Maintenance Features

Cleaning: Clean the instrument between each measurement using a soft, damp cloth. Regular cleaning of the prism is essential to prevent inaccurate results and damage to its coating.
Storage: Store the instrument properly in its protective case to ensure longevity and reliable service.
Warranty: A 1-year limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service. A defective product can be returned for a free replacement within 90 days of purchase. After 90 days and up to one year, PERFORMANCE TOOL will replace defective parts at no charge, provided a sales receipt accompanies the return.
Exclusions: The warranty excludes consumables (blades, bits, bulbs, fuses, hoses), products used for unintended purposes, repaired or altered products, or those subjected to misuse, neglect, accident, or normal wear and tear.
Customer Service: For problems or difficulties, contact customer service at 1-800-426-1262 between 6:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Pacific time.
Manual Retention: The owner/operator is responsible for studying all warnings, operating, and maintenance instructions and retaining the manual for future reference.
Decal Maintenance: The owner/operator is responsible for maintaining all decals and warning labels in good working order.
Language Comprehension: If the owner/operator is not fluent in English, the product warnings and instructions should be read and discussed in their native language by the purchaser/owner or their designee to ensure comprehension of safety information.

PT W80158 Specifications

General

Brand	PT
Model	W80158
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English