MA-006- Minitrans Operator Guide - Rev 2.2
5-Mar-20
Page 19 of 26
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MANUAL OIL SAMPLING
7.1
Sampling Arrangement
The optional oil sampling port (if fitted) can be located on the oil inlet on the base of the
product. This gives access to fresh oil via a manual sampling arrangement as shown in
Figure 7-1 to Figure 7-3.
Figure
7-1:
Manual
sampling
arrangement
Figure 7-2: Product fitted with manual
sampling arrangement
Figure 7-3: PTFE tubing
Before commencing work, ensure the use of suitable protective gloves, such
as nitrile rubber.
Perform the manual oil sampling according to the sampling process outlined in Figure 7-
4. GE recommends the use of a 50-ml ground glass syringe. Manual oil sampling shall be
performed while the product is in
Standby
mode
–
either wait until the product returns
to
Standby
mode or force the product to stop the current measurement cycle using the
TransConnect software. The optimum time to perform a manual sample is just after the
product has completed a measurement because fresh oil will be at the manual sampling
point.
Collecting a manual sample while the product is performing a measurement is
not recommended as this could potentially affect the readings.
