S53-053 Panther
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Snaptite PL
The Snaptite PL (push-lock) spring should be replaced when required (spring broken or losing spring force).
To replace the Snaptite PL follow the following procedure:
Step Action
Information
Remark(s)
Fig.
Switch/item
5.
Carefully extend the bellows by
raising the Push frame
Use the CPT lever
for better control
53 DS
3
6.
Lock the bellow guiding rods
F53 V
4A
7.
Place the support tube with the CPT
equipment
F53 Y,
F53 Z
-
8.
In case of electric logging: connect
the cables and adjust the logging
equipment
see referring
manuals
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-
Step Action
Information
Remark(s)
Fig.
Switch/item
1.
Move the CPT push frame to its highest
position
53 DS
2
2.
Open the catching clamp
53 DS
4
3.
Stop the engine
Refer to chapter
9
4.
Open floor behind CPT push frame
Remove sealant
and screws
5.
Remove all 4 “ALLEN BOLT M8x75”
from the hydraulic catching clamp
50 V
4 (4x)
6.
Slide the hydraulic catching clamp
cylinder backward
50 V
3
7.
Remove all 4 “COUNTERSUNK BOLT
M16x35” from the “LID SNAPTITE”
50 V
10 (4x)
8.
Remove the “LID SNAPTITE”
50 V
19
9.
Remove the “SNAPTITE RETAINING
RING”
50 V
22
10.
Remove the “SNAPTITE PL”
50 V
20
11.
Installation of the “SNAPTITE PL” is in
reverse order of steps 5 to 11
Removal of the power pack housing
For large overhaul/repair activities the power pack housing can be removed.
Contact Geomil for instructions.
