MICRO-SEPAROMETER MARK V DELUXE OPERATION MANUAL
11.0
CLEAR AND BRIGHT
11.1
A numeric value can be determined with the Micro-Separometer relative to sample haze. Using this procedure a
fuel sample is passed through a filter to remove water and particulate contamination. This sample provides a clear and
bright reference which is compared to the original sample in the turbidimeter.
11.2
Prepare the DELUXE MICRO-SEPAROMETER as stated in section 7.0.
11.3
Momentarily depress the "ON" switch. The annunciator lamps located on switches A through G in the TEST
SELECT section will then be scanning for your selection. Depress switch "C". This will initiate the standard automatic
program for Clear and Bright Testing. The syringe drive mechanism will automatically move to the up position after
depressing switch "C".
11.4
The annunciator lamp on the "START" switch will be illuminated which indicates the program can be started by
momentarily depressing this switch.
11.5
Remove a plunger from a 50 ml. syringe, insert a plug in the bottom and add approximately 50 ml. of fuel to be
tested. Insert the plunger with the help of the wire aid. Remove the plug from the bottom, replace it with a special
ALUMICEL® COALESCER marked CLEAR & BRIGHT. Insert the syringe assembly into the syringe drive mechanism.
11.6
Momentarily depress the "START" pushbutton this will initiate the automatic program.
AUTOMATIC PROGRAM
Syringe Drive Down
45 Seconds
Pulsed Tone
4 Seconds
Meter Adjust Period
10 Seconds
Wait
30 Seconds
Steady Tone
4 Seconds
Meter Read
10 Seconds
11.7
The automatic program starts by passing the test fuel through the ALUMICEL® COALESCER marked CLEAR &
BRIGHT. Prepare the sample vial for fuel collection. The audio alert and the C/S indicator will indicate the proper time
to collect the last 15 ml. from the syringe.
11.8
Place the vial of filtered fuel into the turbidimeter and rotate to the marked position.
COPYRIGHT 1984 EMCEE ELECTRONICS, INC.
REVISION DATE: FEBRUARY 12, 1987
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