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Operation
Removing the Test Cell
1.
When the gel strength reaches the value in the “Gel Strength #5” field
on the Options screen or the “Final Strength” field in the “Test Infos”
screen, the software will automatically stop the test. The data file will be
automatically saved in the folder specified on the “Setup” screen.
2. Turn the “Heat” switch off.
3. Turn the “Cool” switch on and allow the test cell to cool completely.
4. When the cell has cooled, turn the “Pump” and “Cool” switches off.
5. Turn the “Fill” valve to “OFF”.
6. Open the pressure release valve by
slowly
turning it counterclockwise.
Always open the pressure release valve very slowly to prevent
pulling cement into the plumbing.
7. Disconnect the cell.
a. Loosen the high-pressure line on the instrument cabinet.
b.
Unplug the thermocouple.
c. For SGSM tests, carefully remove the SGSM head from the test cell.
8. Lift the cell out of the heating jacket.
When removing the test cell, pay special attention to the transducer and
make sure it doesn’t pull off of the end of the transducer cable with the cell.
Use caution. The test cell may contain a small amount of air at high
temperature and / or pressure.
