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User Manual ECC-Opto-SBS – Release 1.23
5 Assembly and connection
Generally, all assembly steps are to be carried out in inert glove box atmosphere. All
components used are to be dried upfront in a vacuum oven at 80°C for at least 12
hours. Once fully assembled, the cell is hermetically sealed so that it may be operated
in ambient atmosphere. The ECC-Opto-SBS test cell comes in fully assembled state.
The following procedure explains how to build the test cell for the first experiment.For
subsequent experiments it may be required to disassemble and clean the inner cell.
(Dis-)Assembly:
Before proceeding with the cell assembly, the electrodes, separator and cell parts need
to be dried in a vacuum oven. The inner cell must be thoroughly dried overnight at
120°C as it comprises bulky PEEK parts that absorb moisture; the remaining cell parts
may be dried for at least one hour at only 80°C. The large PE seal between cell lid and
base must be dried at maximum 80°C. It may be damaged at higher temperature.
Release the clamp screw at the cell stand and remove the test cell.
Turn the test cell upside down and unscrew the 3 hex socket screws at the cell
bottom.
Remove the cell base with the lid. You are now looking onto the inner cell attached
to the cell lid by means of 2 clamping claws.
Release the clamping claws (turn 90° counter clockwise) and remove the inner
cell.