Koehler K463XX Guide
Operation and Instruction Manual
REV B
Koehler Instrument Company, Inc.
1595 Sycamore Avenue • Bohemia, New York 11716-1796 • USA
Toll Free: 1-800-878-9070 (US only) • Tel: +1 631 589 3800 • Fax: +1 631 589 3815
http://www.koehlerinstrument.com • e-mail: info@koehlerinstrument.com
Petroleum Testing & Analysis Instrumentation • Custom Design & Manufacturing
K463XX
Cloud and Pour Point Bath,
Floor Model
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CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE
Cloud and Pour Point Bath
K463XX
This certificate verifies that part number K463XX, Cloud and Pour Point
Bath, was manufactured in conformance with the applicable standards set
forth in this certification.
Specifications: ASTM D97
ASTM D2500
ASTM D5853
ASTM D6074
ASTM D6158
IP 15
IP 219
ISO 3015
ISO 3016
DIN 51597
FTM 791-201
NF T 60-105
This unit is tested before it leaves the factory, to ensure total functionality
and compliance to the above specifications and ASTM standards. Test and
inspection records are on file for verification.
Jesse Kelly
Application Engineer
Koehler Instrument Company
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WEEE Directive Compliance Statement
Background
The goal of the WEEE Directive is to encourage design of environment-friendly products that
increase reuse, recycling and other forms of recovery to reduce waste streams and applies to
listed Electronic and Electrical Equipment (EEE) and Koehler's equipment falls broadly into
Appendix 1A; Section 9 Monitoring and Control Equipment: Measuring, weighing or adjusting
appliances for household or as laboratory equipment.
Any associated non-embedded equipment such as Lighting (Saybolt Color) and PCs/Printers also
fall under WEEE. If provided with an order these ancillary items must be WEEE compliant. For
these and other reasons (printer cartridges are regionalized) the equipment must be supplied
through a third party supplier in Europe.
The WEEE Directive applies to electrical and electronic equipment falling under the categories
set out in Annex IA provided that the equipment concerned is not part of another type of
equipment that does not fall within the scope of this Directive. Annex IB contains a list of
products which fall under the categories set out in Annex IA.
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2003:037:0024:0038:en:PDF
We do not qualify for any of the 10 exemption categories.
http://www.dpa-system.dk/en/WEEE/Products/Exemptions
Professional use
For equipment defined for ’professional use’ local authorities have no role to play. Producers and
importers are basically responsible for collection of WEEE recyclables from the professional user
and for subsequent management. A separate statement is given cataloging the items that
require separation from the equipment along with basic information on subsequent processing or
recycling prior to disposal of the equipment.
http://www.dpa-system.dk/en/WEEE/Products/Private-or-professional-use
Responsibility for Registration and Annual Reporting:
Koehler will not sell directly to end users in the EU and so has no responsibility to register within
each EU state and to make annual reports. Koehler declares that this responsibility is born by the
importer who is the first level of the distribution chain and is subject to producer responsibility.
We will communicate this in writing to our distributor/importers in the EU stating they are
responsible to satisfy WEEE registration and reporting requirements in the EU states where they
conduct sales activities.
It is illegal to market electrical and electronic equipment covered by producer responsibility
without being registered.
http://www.dpa-system.dk/en/WEEE/Producers/Whoissubjecttoproducerresponsibility
Product Design
Koehler's designs allow for complete disassembly to a modular level which usually allows for
standard recycling. A qualified refrigeration system technician must be consulted when
disassembling and de-commissioning any equipment with refrigeration systems.
Koehler's scientific testing equipment is robustly designed to function over a long service life and
are typically repaired many times over the course of years rather than being replaced. We
believe that re-use and refurbishment is the very best form of re-cycling.
All batteries must be readily removable not soldered in place.
Recycling instructions
In the event that replacement becomes necessary, we will include instructions, particularized to
each instrument that informs the customer of their recycling responsibilities and giving them
guidance in doing this. All Koehler equipment has been placed on the market since 13th August
2005 and so Koehler is defined as a "new WEEE producer". As such we must provide information
on refurbishment, treatment, and re-use.
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Our instrument manual will include this compliance statement and indicate that any collection of
materials will be handled by their authorized distributor. In the event that the distributor is
unreachable or is no longer a distributor for Koehler Instrument, Co., other arrangements may be
made including accepting the materials directly.
Recycling is free of charge. Shipping is the responsibility of the end users. Whether shipping to a
distributor or to Koehler directly, safe, properly declared, and labeled packaging and shipping
expenses are the sole responsibility of the end user.
WEEE Marking
Since Koehler products are subject to the WEEE Directive we must display the WEEE symbol
shown above in accordance with European Standard EN 50419 on the equipment. It must be
indelible, at least 5mm in height, and clearly legible. If the equipment is too small the mark must
be in the product literature, guarantee certificate, or on the packaging. Rules on marking are
established in section 49 of the WEEE Order.
Koehler Instrument Company, Inc.
c/o RECYCLING
1595 Sycamore, Ave.
Bohemia, NY 11716
As a minimum the following substances, preparations and components have to be removed from
any separately collected WEEE:
- Mercury containing components, such as switches or backlighting lamps (compact fluorescent
lamps, CFL),
- Batteries
- Printed circuit boards if the surface of the printed circuit board is greater than 10 square
centimeters (about 4 sq in.),
- Toner cartridges, liquid and pasty, as well as color toner,
- Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC), hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC) or hydrofluorocarbons (HFC),
hydrocarbons (HC)
- Liquid crystal displays (together with their casing where appropriate) of a surface greater than
100 square centimeters and all those back-lighted with gas discharge lamps,
- External electric cables
- Components containing refractory ceramic fibers as described in Commission Directive
97/69/EC of 5 December 1997 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 67/548/EEC
relating to the classification, packaging and labeling of dangerous substances (2),
- Electrolyte capacitors containing substances of concern (height > 25 mm, diameter > 25 mm or
proportionately similar volume)
2. The following components of WEEE that is separately collected have to be treated as
indicated:
- Equipment containing gases that are ozone depleting or have a global warming potential (GWP)
above 15, such as those contained in foams and refrigeration circuits: the gases must be properly
extracted and properly treated. Ozone-depleting gases must be treated in accordance with
Regulation (EC) No 2037/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 June 2000
on substances that deplete the ozone layer (4).
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Table of Contents
1INTRODUCTION....................................................................8
1.1 KOEHLER’S COMMITMENT TO OUR CUSTOMERS ........................................................8
1.2 RECOMMENDED RESOURCES AND PUBLICATIONS........................................................8
1.3 INSTRUMENT SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................9
2SAFETY INFORMATION AND WARNINGS.........................9
3GETTING STARTED ...........................................................10
3.1 PACKING LIST ....................................................................................................10
3.2 UNPACKING ......................................................................................................10
4DESCRIPTIONS..................................................................11
4.1 INSTRUMENT CONTROLS ......................................................................................11
4.2 ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES ...................................................................................11
4.3 TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER OPERATION ................................................................11
5OPERATION........................................................................12
5.1 BATH ...............................................................................................................12
5.2 POWER ............................................................................................................13
5.3 TEMPERATURE CONTROL .....................................................................................13
6MAINTENANCE...................................................................13
7WIRING DIAGRAM..............................................................14
8REPLACEMENT PARTS.....................................................15
9SERVICE .............................................................................15
10 STORAGE ...........................................................................15
11 WARRANTY........................................................................15
12 RETURNED GOODS POLICY.............................................15
NOTES .......................................................................................16
NOTES .......................................................................................17
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1 Introduction
The Cloud and Pour Point Bath is a floor
model unit used for determining cloud and pour
point of fuels and lubricants. This unit is
configured with four test chambers which have
been factory preset at 0, -18, -33, and -51°C.
Each test chamber can hold four test samples.
To reduce the frost formation and
accumulation of water in the baths, each bath is
equipped with a cover. Included in each test
position is a copper test jacket, thermometer
holder, gasket (O-ring), cork disk, and a lead
weight (to hold down the metal jacket).
This manual provides important information
regarding safety, technical reference, installation
requirements, operating condition specifications,
user facility resource requirements, and
operating instructions for the Cloud and Pour
Point Bath. This manual should also be used in
conjunction with applicable published laboratory
procedures. Information on these procedures is
given in section 1.2.
1.1 Koehler’s Commitment to Our
Customers
Providing quality testing instrumentation and
technical support services for research and
testing laboratories has been our specialty for
more than 50 years. At Koehler, the primary
focus of our business is providing you with the
full support of your laboratory testing needs. Our
products are backed by our staff of technically
knowledgeable, trained specialists who are
experienced in both petroleum products testing
and instrument service to better understand your
requirements and provide you with the best
solutions. You can depend on Koehler for a full
range of accurate and reliable instrumentation
as well as support for your laboratory testing
programs. Please do not hesitate to contact us
at any time with your inquiries about equipment,
tests, or technical support.
Toll Free: 1-800-878-9070 (US only)
Tel: +1 631 589 3800
Fax: +1 631 589 3815
Email: info@koehlerinstrument.com
http://www.koehlerinstrument.com
1.2 Recommended Resources and
Publications
1. American Society for Testing and Materials
(ASTM)
100 Barr Harbor Drive
West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428-
2959, USA
Tel: +1 610 832 9500
Fax: +1 610 832 9555
http://www.astm.org
email: service@astm.org
ASTM Publication:
ASTM D97: Test Method for Pout Point
of Petroleum Oils
ASTM D2500: Test Method for Cloud
Point of Petroleum Oils
2. International Organization for
Standardization (ISO)
1, rue de Varembé
Case postale 56
CH-1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland
Tel: 41 22 749 01 11
Fax: 41 22 733 34 30
http://www.iso.org
ISO Publication:
ISO 3015
ISO 3016
3. Energy Institute (IP)
61 New Cavendish Street
London, WIM 8AR, United Kingdom
Tel: 44 (0)20 7467 7100
Fax: 44 (0)20 7255 1472
http://www.energyinstpubs.org.uk/
IP Publication:
IP 15: Pour Point of Petroleum Oils
IP 219: Cloud Point of Petroleum Oils
Deutsche International Norm (DIN)
http://www.din.de
DIN Publication:
DIN 51597
Federal Test Method (FTM)
FTM Publication:
FTM 791-201
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