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Disassembly
Cell
Before releasing the pressure in the test cell, make sure it has cooled to
150°F (65.5°C) or less. The cell should be cooled to 100°F (37.8°C) or less
before handling to prevent injury.
1. Unscrew the port connectors from the test cell. Leave the sample port
plug in place. Some pressurization fluid may leak from the left (inlet
pressure) connector.
2. Carefully remove the test cell from the heating well and place it on the
preparation stand. Lock it in place with the locking pin.
3. Unscrew the cell and set it below the bob to catch the drips. The strap
wrench may be required to beak it loose.
4. Remove the backup ring and o-ring.
5. Pour out the contents of the cell and allow it to drain. Be sure to catch the
rotor if it falls out.
6. Remove the rotor from the cell and set it down (magnet side up) to drain.
Make sure there are no magnetic materials nearby. Disassemble the rotor
when it has finished draining. (See page 38)
The drive magnet is highly magnetic and very brittle. Extreme care
should be taken to prevent the magnet from being inadvertently
attracted to another magnet or to any ferrous object.
The magnet should also be kept away from sensitive mechanical
devices such as wrist watches and meters. Magnetic data recording
media like computer disks and tapes, and credit cards should also
be kept well away.
7. Place all of these components into a sonic bath until clean.
Be sure to keep the magnets separate from the other components to
avoid damage.
