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Getting Started

Your KT6 recorder has been preset to operate using

the most popular settings. To change the range, use

dip switches (page 6). NOTE: Dip switches can only be

changes when unit is off.

Recording Time: 7 day

Range: 0 to 100˚F

A pen(s) and a chart have already been installed for

your convenience. All you need to do to start using your

KT6 recorder with the settings listed above is follow

these quick start instructions:

1. Plug in the AC adapter

2. Plug in thermocouple probe(s).

NOTE: Be sure to observe proper polarity when

connecting wires from transmitter.

3. Remove the protective pen cap from red pen

Installation

Before you install your KT6 recorder, read through this

entire manual to find out about all the options that are

available to you.

Your recorder has been shipped with the following

items:

1. One starter box of 0-100 7 day charts

2. One 9V alkaline battery

3. One AC adapter

4. One operation manual

5. One or Two bead-wire K-Thermocouple probes

Place the KT6 on a flat, vibration-free surface. Be

sure it is in a vertical position and level. For best

performance and longevity, the location should be a

clean environment, free from dust and corrosive fumes.

Do not exceed temperature specifications.

Chart Installation

Use the following procedure to install or replace a chart

in the recorder.

1. Open the door by pressing the door latch.

2. Press the "HOME" key to move the pen to the

"Pen Lift" position. The pen is automatically

raised off the chart.

3. Remove the old chart, place the appropriate new

chart on the Chart Hub - being certain that the

edge of the chart slides under the Chart Guide

Pen Installation

A disposable fiber-tipped pen is installed in this

recorder. When pen replacement becomes necessary,

use the following procedure:

1. Press the "PEN HOME" key to return the pen to

the Home position.

2. Gently lift the pen slightly and slide it off the Pen

Arm.

3. Slide the new pen on the Pen Arm until the notch

and insert on Pen Cap Holder.

4. Press the "ON/OFF" key to turn instrument ON.

(see "Keypad Operation")

5. The instrument will enter a 5 second warm-up

phase, ending with the pen(s) moving to the

appropriate temperature reading(s). Under warm-

up mode the green LED flashes until ready. When

ready, LED will stay solid green.

6. Set the appropriate time by pressing the "CHART

ROTATION" key on the lower right of the dial

plate. The chart will turn clockwise while the

button is depressed. (CAUTION: Do not

manually try to turn the chart hub. Doing

so may damage instrument). Continue the

rotation until the correct hour and day on

the chart is referenced to the timing arrow. (See

"Instrument Anatomy)

Wall Mount: Keyhole slots are provided on the KT6 for

wall mounting.

Panel Mount: See the dimensional drawing for exact

panel mount cut out dimensions.

7.5" (190.5mm)

7.125" (182.2mm)

6.875" (174.6mm)

Recorder Overall

Rear Mount Opening

(Used for DIN sizes)

Front Mount

Clips located at the outside of the chart.

4. Press the "HOME" key to move the pen onto

the chart.

5. Set the time by pressing the "CHART ROTATION"

key, which rotates the chart. The chart will

continue to rotate until the key is released.

Release the "CHART ROTATION" key when the

appropriate time is indicated at the time indicator

clip.

in the pen is secure to the Pen Arm.

4. Remove the Pen Cap. Insert on the Pen Cap

Holder.

5. Press the "PEN HOME" key to return the pen to

recording position.

NOTE: To prolong pen life, replace Pen Cap when

recorder is not in use. The Pen Cap can be stored on Pen

Cap Holder located on the dial plate of the recorder.

Figure 2.5