K17500

Wax Melting Point Apparatus

Operation and Instruction Manual

REV A

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: [email protected]
Petroleum Testing & Analysis Instrumentation • Custom Design & Manufacturing
 CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE

Wax Melting Point Apparatus

K17500

This certificate verifies that part number K17500, Wax Melting Point
Apparatus, was manufactured in conformance with the applicable
standards set forth in this certification.

Specifications: ASTM D87

IP 55
ISO 3841
DIN 51570
FTM 791-1402
NF T 60-114

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
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.

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

1 Introduction .........................................................................................2
1.1 Koehler’s Commitment to Our Customers ................................................ 2
1.2 Recommended Resources and Publications ............................................ 2
1.3 Instrument Specifications ......................................................................... 3
2 Safety Information and Warnings ......................................................3
3 Unpacking & Installation ....................................................................3
3.1 Packing List ............................................................................................. 3
3.2 Unpacking ................................................................................................ 3
3.3 Instrument Installation .............................................................................. 3
4 Operation .............................................................................................4
5 Maintenance ........................................................................................4
5.1 Routine Maintenance ............................................................................... 4
5.2 Replacement Parts .................................................................................. 4
6 Service .................................................................................................4
7 Storage .................................................................................................4
8 Warranty...............................................................................................4
9 Returned Goods Policy.......................................................................5

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1 Introduction 1.2 Recommended Resources and

Publications
The Koehler Wax Melting Point Apparatus is
the latest design for performing the ASTM D87
1. American Society for Testing and Materials
test method and related test specifications. The
(ASTM)
apparatus allows a user to take periodic
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temperature measurements of a sample of
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molten wax as it is cooled in an air bath. When
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the wax solidifies, a plateau in the cooling curve
Tel: +1 610 832 9500
occurs, indicating the melting point (cooling
Fax: +1 610 832 9555
curve) of the sample.
http://www.astm.org
email: [email protected]
This manual provides important information
regarding safety, technical reference, installation
ASTM Publication:
requirements, operating condition specifications,
 ASTM D87
user facility resource requirements, and
operating instructions for the Wax Melting Point
2. Energy Institute (IP)
Apparatus. This manual should also be used in
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conjunction with applicable published laboratory
London, WIM 8AR, United Kingdom
procedures. Information on these procedures is
Tel: 44 (0)20 7467 7100
given in section 1.2.
Fax: 44 (0)20 7255 1472
http://www.energyinstpubs.org.uk/
1.1 Koehler’s Commitment to Our
Customers IP Publication:
 IP 55
Providing quality testing instrumentation and
technical support services for research and 3. International Organization for
testing laboratories has been our specialty for Standardization (ISO)
more than 50 years. At Koehler, the primary 1, rue de Varembé
focus of our business is providing you with the Case postale 56
full support of your laboratory testing needs. Our CH-1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland
products are backed by our staff of technically Tel: 41 22 749 01 11
knowledgeable, trained specialists who are Fax: 41 22 733 34 30
experienced in both petroleum products testing http://www.iso.org
and instrument service to better understand your
requirements and provide you with the best ISO Publication:
solutions. You can depend on Koehler for a full
 ISO 3841
range of accurate and reliable instrumentation
as well as support for your laboratory testing
4. Deutsche International Norm (DIN)
programs. Please do not hesitate to contact us
http://www.din.de
at any time with your inquiries about equipment,
tests, or technical support.
DIN Publication:
 DIN 51570
Toll Free: 1-800-878-9070 (US only)
Tel: +1 631 589 3800 5. Association Française de Normalisation
Fax: +1 631 589 3815 (AFNOR)
http://www.afnor.fr
Email: [email protected]
http://www.koehlerinstrument.com AFNOR Publication:
 NF T 60-114

6. Federal Test Method

FTM Publication:
 FTM 791-1402

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1.3 Instrument Specifications

3 Unpacking & Installation
Model: K17500
The instruction for preparing this equipment
Net Weight: 4 lbs (1.8 kg) assumes that the user is aware of the contents
of this document, which lists the warranty
Dimensions: 5 1/2 x 7 (14 x 18) conditions and important precautions.
(dia. x h, in. (cm))
3.1 Packing List
Shipping Weight: 6 lbs (2.7 kg)  K17500 Wax Melting Point Apparatus
 K175-0-8 Test Tube, 25 x 100mm
Shipping
 K175-0-5 Sampler Thermometer Holder
Dimensions: 0.7 Cu. ft.
 K175-0-6 Bath Thermometer Holder
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2 Safety Information and Warnings
Safety Considerations. The use of this Accessories (must be purchased separately)
equipment may involve hazardous materials and
 250-000-14F ASTM 14F Thermometer
operations. This manual does not purport to
Range: 100 to 180°F
address all of the safety problems associated
 250-000-14C ASTM 14C Thermometer
with the use of this equipment. It is the
Range: 38 to 82°C
responsibility of any user of this equipment to
investigate, research, and establish appropriate
safety and health practices and determine the 3.2 Unpacking
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1. This unit comes packed in a single
Equipment Modifications and Replacement corrugated carton. Open the top of the
Parts. Any modification or alteration of this carton and carefully remove the apparatus.
equipment from that of factory specifications is
not recommended, voids the manufacturer 2. Unwrap the corrugated packing from around
warranty, product safety, performance the glassware and the copper pot, and clean
specifications, and/or certifications whether up unit before operating.
specified or implied, and may result in personal
injury and/or property loss. Replacement parts 3. This unit comes completely assembled at
must be O.E.M. exact replacement equipment. the factory and requires no additional
assembly.
Unit Design. This equipment is specifically
designed for use in accordance with the 4. Ensure that all parts listed on the packing list
applicable standard test methods listed in are present. Inspect the unit and all
section 1.2 of the operator’s manual. The use of accessories for damage. If any damage is
this equipment in accordance with any other test found, keep all packing materials and
procedures, or for any other purpose, is not immediately report the damage to the
recommended and may be extremely carrier. We will assist you with your claim, if
hazardous. requested. When submitting a claim for
shipping damage, request that the carrier
Chemical Reagents Information. Chemicals inspect the shipping container and
and reagents used in performing the test may equipment. Do not return goods to Koehler
exhibit potential hazards. Any user must be without written authorization.
familiarized with the possible dangers before
use. We also recommend consulting the 3.3 Instrument Installation
Material Data and Safety Sheet (MSDS) on each Equipment Placement: Place the main unit on
chemical reagent for additional information. a firm, level surface
MSDS information can be easily located on the
internet at http://siri.uvm.edu or
http://www.sigma-aldrich.com.

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Environmental Conditions: The instrument Part Number Description

environment must comply with the following K175-0-1-1 Water Bath
conditions for proper setup: K175-1-1 Cover Assembly
 No / Low Dust K175-0-3 Plate
K175-0-4 Bracket
 No direct sunlight
K175-0-5 Sample Thermometer Cork
 Not near heating or AC ventilation ducts K175-0-4 Bath Thermometer Cork
 No Vibrations 285-000-006 Cork without hole
K175-0-8 Sample Tube, Borosilicate Glass
 Clearance from other instruments
 Temperature Range: 5 to 40°C 6 Service
 Elevation to 2000 meters Under normal operating conditions and with
routine maintenance, the Koehler Wax Melting
 Relative Humidity: < 80% Point Apparatus should not require service. Any
service problem can be quickly resolved by
4 Operation contacting Koehler’s technical service
1. Fill the water bath with water to within one – department either by letter, phone, fax, or email.
half inch from the top. The temperature of In order to assure the fastest possible service,
the water should be within 60 to 80 degrees please provide us with the following information.
and held within these limits throughout the
test. Install the water bath thermometer. Model Number:
Serial Number:
2. Heat the wax sample to at least 15°F above
it's melting point (see test method for full Date of Shipment:
procedure) and pour the wax into the test
tube assembly to the two inch mark.
7 Storage
3. Insert the melting point thermometer into the This laboratory test instrument is equipped
center cork and install the cork into the test with electrical components. Storage facilities
tube assembly with the thermometer 3/8" should be consistent with an indoor laboratory
from the bottom of the test tube. environment. This testing equipment should not
be subjected to extremes of temperature and/or
4. Install the test tube assembly into the top of moisture.
the air bath.
This equipment was shipped from the factory
5. Read and record the thermometer reading in in a corrugated cardboard container. If long term
accordance with the test method. storage is anticipated, re-packing the instrument
in a water-resistant container is recommended
5 Maintenance to ensure equipment safety and longevity.
5.1 Routine Maintenance
8 Warranty
The Koehler Wax Melting Point Apparatus
requires little routine maintenance to provide We, at Koehler, would like to thank you for
many years of continuous service. your equipment purchase, which is protected by
the following warranty. If within one (1) year from
5.2 Replacement Parts the date of receipt, but no longer than fifteen
(15) months from the date of shipment, Koehler
When ordering replacement part(s), please equipment fails to perform properly because of
provide the model number, serial number, and defects in materials or workmanship, Koehler
product shipment date of your equipment so that Instrument Company, Inc. will repair or, at its
we can ensure you will receive the proper sole discretion, replace the equipment without
replacement part(s). charge F.O.B. its plant, provided the equipment
has been properly installed, operated, and
. maintained. Koehler Instrument Company must

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be advised in writing of the malfunction and 9 Returned Goods Policy

authorize the return of the product to the factory.
The sole responsibility of Koehler Instrument To return products for credit or replacement,
Company and the purchaser’s exclusive remedy please contact Koehler Customer Service with
for any claim arising out of the purchase of any your purchase order number, our packing
product is the repair or replacement of the list/invoice number, the item(s) to be returned
product. In no event shall the cost of the and the reason for the return. You will be issued
purchaser’s remedy exceed the purchase price, a Returned Authorization (RA) number, which
nor shall Koehler Instrument Company be liable must be prominently displayed on the shipping
for any special, indirect, incidental, container when you return the material to our
consequential, or exemplary damages. plant. Shipping containers without an RA
KOEHLER INSTRUMENT COMPANY, INC. number prominently displayed will be returned to
DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, the sender. Goods must be returned freight
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY prepaid. Returns will be subject to a restocking
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A charge, the application of which will depend
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Please save the upon the circumstances necessitating the return.
shipping carton in the event the equipment Some returns cannot be authorized, including
needs to be returned to the factory for warranty certain products purchased from outside
repair. If the carton is discarded, it will be the vendors for the convenience of the customer,
purchaser’s responsibility to provide an products manufactured on special order,
appropriate shipping carton. products shipped from the factory past ninety
(90) days, and products which have been used
or modified in such a way that they cannot be
returned to stock for future sale.

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