Instrument And Test Configuration - FALEX 400 Operation And Maintenance Manual

Section 2: Setup
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2.3 Instrument And Test Configuration

NoTe: Before instrument setup, all components must
be clean. If the components are not clean, review the
Component Cleaning section
tube, DP test filter and three O-rings are required for
each test.
1. Retrieve a new heater tube kit from the box of
specimens.
2. Carefully remove the new heater tube from the
container. Wear gloves and handle the heater tube
by the ends only. Do not touch the center section
of the tube.
3. Inspect the center section of the tube for
scratches, unpolished areas, or other visual
defects. Ensure the tube is not bent by rolling it
on a flat surface. If the tube is bent or has other
defects, discard that tube and retrieve another kit.
It is advisable to write the tube number down as
this number is a required entry value on the test
configuration setup.
4. Assemble the test section. Insert the heater
tube into the heater tube housing so that it is
approximately in the center of the housing with
Heater Tube Installation Components
Figure 15
. A new heater
[section 4.3]
the riveted end down and the tube ID number
closest to the DP filter housing. Secure the heater
tube to the top of the heater tube housing using
the lower insulator bushing with the flare facing
end of tube, O-ring (supplied in the heater tube
kit), upper insulator bushing, and hex nut
Finger tighten loosely.
5. Position the heater tube inside the housing by
looking though the fuel discharge hole (DP filter
housing) and centering the heater tube shoulder
in the hole so that the shoulder is lined up with the
center of the bypass line
6. Secure the heater tube to the bottom of the heater
tube housing using the lower insulator bushing
with flare facing the end of the tube, O-ring
(supplied in heater tube kit), upper insulator
bushing, and hex nut. Finger tighten loosely.
7. Finger tighten the hex nuts on both ends of the
heater tube housing firmly.
NoTice: Overtightening will break the ceramic
bushings and can cause leaks.
Hex Nut
Heater Tube
Upper Insulator Brushing
O-ring
Lower Insulator Housing
Heater Tube
Housing
Heater Tube
Shoulder
Figure 16
.
[Figure 15]
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[Figure 16]
Heater Tube Position