fann 210194, Manual

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Stirring Fluid Loss Manual
100031980 Revision F 29
6. Pull the red release knob to unlock the heating jacket and rotate the heating
jacket.
7. Push the red release knob to latch the chamber again.
8. Put the screen end together and test the sample chamber for leaks. Test at 1000
psi.
9. If pressure test fails, then bleed off the pressure and make adjustments where
leaking occurs. Tighten the packing nut on the paddle assembly if leaking
occurs there.
10. Repeat the pressure test and check for leaks.
11. If the pressure test fails again, then disassemble and replace the packing in the
stirring end.
12. If the pressure test passes, then remove the screen end and attach the stirring
cable to the paddle end.
13. Plug the thermocouple into the instrument and the underside of the sample
chamber.
14. Place the brass ring into the open end of the sample chamber.
15. Place an O-ring on top of the brass ring.
16. Close the nitrogen vent valve and the coolant valve.
17. Reset the timer and start the next test. If no test is scheduled, then turn Master
switch off to shut down the instrument.