OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com
37
10.
Use the cell cap wrench to remove the lid of the test cell.
11. Turn the test cell over and secure it in the vice with the end labeled
“BOTTOM” will be facing up.
12.
Use the cell cap wrench to remove the bottom cell cap.
13. Remove the cell from the vice.
14. Set the cell upright on a counter with the end labeled “TOP” facing up.
15.
Using a hammer and the knock out tool and/or a cement press, remove
the cement plug from the test cell.
Be sure to apply force only to the top of the cement plug.
Take extra precautions as the bob can be damaged during this operation.
16.
Note the top and bottom of the cement plug. The top of the plug will have
a hole in the top from which the shaft was pulled.
17. Once the cement plug has been removed, set the plug on its side.
18.
Using a small chisel, begin chipping at the plug about ½” from the bottom.
Be careful not to damage the vanes on the bob.
