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6. Push in the red knob located just below the thermostat control on the
heating jacket. This moves the stop plunger into position to support the
cell while it is being filled with fluid and facilitates installing the outlet cell
cap. Invert the cell and place it inside the heating jacket with the inlet cap
facing downward.
7. Screw the inlet valve stem (with the Quick-Connect fitting) into the inlet
cell cap and tighten it completely. Then, open the valve stem by turning
it clockwise ½ to 1 complete turn. When connected, the Quick-Connect
end of the valve stem should be pointed down.
8. Connect the hydraulic pump pressurizing hose with the ¾" (2.0 cm) ball
valve and quick-connect fitting to the inlet valve stem assembly. Make
sure the quick-connect fittings are completely attached. Pull down hard
on the ring on the femal fitting.
Inlet Valve Stem
(#171-90-08)
Quick-Connect Fitting
(#171-90-03)
¾" Ball Valve
Quick-Connect Fitting
9. Open the inlet ball valve. Turn the pressure release knob on the hydraulic
pump clockwise to close the pressure release valve. Stroke the hydraulic
pump to add approximately 1½" (3.81 cm) of hydraulic fluid volume into
the cell inlet.
The best way to determine the volume hydraulic fluid in the cell is to
observe the T-handle. When it has risen 1½" (3.81 cm), stop adding fluid.
Place a small ruler in the o-ring groove to measure the distance.
10. Close the inlet ball valve by turning it 90° to the direction of flow.
11. Remove the T-handle from the piston and cell.
12. Prepare the test fluid according to API Specifications.
