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Maintenance
Regular maintenance will extend the useful life of the aging cells.
After every test:
1. Thoroughly clean and dry all components including the cell body,
inner cap, outer cap, valve stem, and o-rings.
2. Inspect all o-rings for damage or wear. Discard any that are nicked,
cracked, or distorted from their original shape. Replace them with new
o-rings.
3. Apply grease to the threads on the outer cap and cell body.
Every three years (yearly for highly corrosive conditions):
1. Sand blast the metal components (cell body, inner cap, outer cap).
2. Visually inspect the cell body and inner cap for pitting or other signs of
corrosion. If any material loss is present, replace the damaged com-
ponent.
3. Inspect the threads on the outer cap and cell body for burrs.
4. Replace all o-rings and apply grease to the threads on the outer cap
and cell body.
5. Pressure test with water up to 4,000 psi.
OFITE offers aging cell recertification that includes all of the above plus a
one-year certificate. Contact your sales representative for more information.
