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e.
Once the rod/shaft is through the body of the holder, reinstall the locking collet (if removed) with the orientation
dot facing the top of the tool, and tighten the collet
f.
Remove the protective Teflon tape from the rod/shaft
g.
For atomizer or quill shaft only, reapply new Teflon tape (2–3 wraps is adequate) Coupon holder rods do not
need Teflon tape
6.
Finish reassembly
For coupon holder rods only
a.
Move rod/shaft through tool so the last 1 5 inches are visible out the top of the holder
b.
Tighten the locking collet bolt to 35 ft-lb (47 45 Nm)
c.
Reinstall the adapter and lock nut securely on the rod
d.
If using a graphoil seal, gently tighten the upper body onto the lower body, and then tighten the set screw
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NOTE
If using graphoil seal, do not overtighten the upper body . This will make the rod/shaft difficult to move and cause
excessive wear on the seal .
e.
The tool is now ready to go back into service
For atomizer or quill shafts
a.
Add a very small amount of anti-seize lubricant to the shaft end (take special care not to get any anti-seize
lubricant in the shaft as this could clog your nozzle tip)
b.
Thread the fluid adapter onto the shaft and tighten the adapter using the small ¼" nipple (or multi-port valve) if
no wrench flats are present
c.
If re-installing a used shaft, tighten down to the mark made earlier
If installing a new shaft, align the mark on the fluid adapter with the outlet of the atomizer tip or quill
d.
If using graphoil a seal, gently tighten the upper body onto the lower body, and then tighten the set screw
e.
The tool is now ready to go back into service
Changing a Coupon/Checking Probe End
Tools needed
Clean rag
Cleaner/solvent
320 grit sand paper or other finer grit paper
Medium crescent wrench
Molykote 55 lubricant or other fine viscosity lubricant
Flat tip screwdriver
1.
Remove tool holder from the process pipeline by following instructions for specific insertion tool
2.
Remove old coupon or inspect the rod/shaft as needed
3.
Clean the rod/probe shaft
4.
If using a coupon holder, attach the new coupon
5.
Reinstall the tool holder into the pipeline by following instructions for specific insertion tool