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Sentry Equipment Corp
5.
Install the rod .
a.
Clean the rod before installing .
– If reinstalling a used rod, thoroughly clean the rod with 320 grit or finer sandpaper using a rotational
motion, then wipe the rod with a clean rag and solvent to remove any leftover debris .
– If installing a new rod, wipe the rod down with solvent and a clean rag to remove any debris .
b.
Add a small amount of Molykote 55 or other fine lubricant to the rod .
c.
Wrap the threaded end of the rod with two (2) complete wraps of Teflon tape to protect the seal during rod
insertion .
d.
Place the rod into the holder carefully . If the rod cannot pass through the body, make sure the locking collet is
loose and oriented in the correct direction (dot on top) . It is sometimes easier to completely remove the locking
collet from the body . Be careful not to lose the collet .
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NOTE
Each insertion collet assembly is unique to each retrieval tool . Be sure to keep the removed assembly with the specific tool
retractor .
e.
Once the rod 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 .
6.
Finish reassembly .
a.
Move rod through tool so that the last 1 .5 inches are visible out the top of the holder .
b.
Tighten the locking collet bolt to 35 ft-lbs (47 .45 Nm) .
c.
Reinstall the adapter and lock nut securely on the rod .
d.
The tool is now ready to go back into service .
Changing a Coupon
Tools needed
Clean rag
Cleaner/solvent
320 grit sandpaper or other fine 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 as needed .
3.
Clean the rod .
4.
Attach new coupon .
5.
Reinstall the tool holder into the pipeline by following instructions for the STV-T4-XH1 .