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Quick Start
1.
Place the thermometer in the heating jacket.
2.
Preheat the heating jacket to 10°F (6°C) above the test temperature. The
pilot light will turn on at the target temperature.
3. Inspect all o-rings. Replace any that show signs of damage or wear.
4. Apply grease to all o-rings.
5.
Assemble both cell caps. Place an o-ring in the groove around the cap.
6. Make sure all threads are clean and free of debris.
7.
Apply anti seize compound (#165-44-2) to the threads of the cell locking
rings and valve stems.
8.
Screw the inlet cell cap into the cell and tighten it completely.
9. Screw a valve stem into the inlet cell cap and tighten it completely.
10.
Pour the test fluid into the cell. Leave adequate space for fluid expansion.
11.
Place an o-ring in the groove inside the cell.
12.
Place a circle of filter paper on top of the o-ring.
13. Place an o-ring in the groove around the cell cap.
14.
Screw the outlet cell cap into the cell. Tighten it completely.
15.
Screw a valve stem into the outlet cell cap and tighten it completely.
16. Invert and place the cell inside the heating jacket and rotate the cell until it
is seated. Start the hour heat-up time.
17.
Transfer the thermometer to the cell body.
18.
Connect the Inlet (top) pressure assembly and lock it in place with the
retaining pin.
19. Connect the back pressure assembly and lock it in place with the retain
-
ing pin.
20.
Puncture CO
2
bulbs and adjust the inlet/back pressure regulators to a
desired back pressure.
21.
Open (loosen) the inlet (top) valve stem ½ turn to pressurize the cell.
22.
Heat for one hour. The thermometer should register a target temperature.
The total heat up not to exceed 1 hour.