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6. Expose a section of the bob shaft:
a. Use a crescent wrench to unscrew the bob shaft housing.
Do not remove the housing completely!
b. Raise the magnetic housing enough so that you can pull the
thermocouple clear.
3. Unscrew the cell cap 2 or 3 turns.
4. Screw the cell cap back down.
5. Screw the bob shaft housing back down.
6. Grip the exposed area of the shaft with a pair of channel locks.
7. The bob shaft has a left-handed thread. Loosen the shaft by turning the
channel locks clockwise.
8. When the threads are fully disengaged, carefully remove the shaft.
9. Remove the magnetic housing.
The action of removing the shaft will destroy the upper bushing.
10. Use a cell cap wrench to remove the cell cap.
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” will be facing up.