Variable Speed Motor: up to 3,600 RPM Digital Temperature Controller: 100° to 500°F (38° to 260°C) Requires a Nitrogen source of at least 2,500 PSI OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
5. Connect the input and output to a chiller/water source prior to heating the cell if the water cooling method will be used upon completion of the test. Chill Input Chill Output OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
21. After heat time, increase the top pressure to 500 PSI above the back pressure. 22. Open the bottom valve stem to initiate filtration. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
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32. Unscrew the outlet cell cap. 33. Wash the filter cake and record the thickness to the nearest 1/32". 34. Clean and dry all components. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
8. Place an o-ring in each of the two o-ring grooves on both valve stems. 9. Screw one valve stem into the outlet cell cap. Tighten the valve stem completely. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
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14. Secure the top cap assembly in place with the spanner wrench (#170-95-313). 15. Screw a valve stem into the cell cap and tighten it completely. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
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18. Plug the magnetic drive into the port on the back of the control box. Temperature Controller Pressure Quick-Connect Cell Temperature Fitting Thermocouple Mag Drive OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
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Maintain this pressure on the fluid until the temperature is stabilized. 25. Turn the “Motor” switch on. Always make sure the Speed Control Knob is set to 0 before turning on the motor switch. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
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34. Allow the filtrate to cool for at least five minutes. Open the outlet valve on the back pressure receiver to collect all of the filtrate in the graduated cylinder. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
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42. Clean and dry the apparatus thoroughly after each use. Inspect all of the o-rings and replace any that show signs of wear or damage. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
“zero mark” at the very edge of the ruler is useful here. Cake descriptions may be subjective and such notations such as hard, soft, rubbery, and fine, etc. convey adequate information on cake quality. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
(#171-190-040) and screw it into the port. Locking Ring Retaining Ring Rupture Disk (#171-190-023) (#130-81-040) (#171-190-027) Rupture Disk Retaining Ring Locking Ring O-ring OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
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Top End Cap Valve Stem Adapter (#171-190-041) (#171-190-035-S) (#171-190-021) Rupture Disk (#171-190-027) O-ring, Viton (#170-13-3) Retaining Ring Locking Ring Valve Stem (#130-81-040) (#171-190-023) (#170-16) OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
1. The instrument has two fuses that protect the electronic components which are located on the power cord receptacle: Fuses 10 Amp fuses (#122-077), Qty. 2 OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
3. Carefully tap the bearings and spacer using the supplied bearing removal tool from one end of the cap to push them all out. 4. Inspect bearings for wear and tear. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
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6. Reinstall the bearings one by one with the correct spring orientation very carefully with the bearing removal tool. Bottom OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
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8. Insert the retaining ring. Inspect for damages to the bearing and repeat for the other bearings. 9. Reinstall the cap with anti-seize and Teflon on the NPT port to the mag ® drive cap. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
4" Shaft Extension Propeller Appendix Top End Cap Top Cell Cap Rupture Disk Valve Stem Adapter ¼" NPT Adapter Retaining Ring Locking Ring O-ring, Viton OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
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