FALEX 400 Operation And Maintenance Manual page 22

Section 2: Setup
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22. Attach the pre-filter assembly to the assembled
test section using the fuel input line
Inspect the O-rings on both ends of the sample
line union. Replace if missing or damaged.
23. Finger tighten the fittings until snug.
24. Plug in the heater tube thermocouple. Carefully
insert the thermocouple tip into the hole on the top
of the heater tube and lower until it stops. Rotate
the thermocouple retaining clip to the left to lock
the thermocouple into place
Fuel Input Line to Assembled
Figure 25
Test Section
Thermocouple
Retaining Clip
Thermocouple Retaining Clip
Figure 26a
.
[Figure 25]
.
[Figure 26a and 26b]
Assembled
Test Section
Fuel Input Line
Pre-Filter Assembly
Insert Thermocouple
into top of Tube
NoTe: The heater tube thermocouple can be stored in
the hole found on the top right of the beaker stand to
the left of the bus bar area when not in use.
25. Check all of the fittings to ensure they are
finger tight.
26. Close the acrylic cover to the sample test area.
Leaving the cover open will cause an alarm while
a test is running.
If this is the initial setup or if the F400 has not been oper-
ated for 15 days, it is recommended that the automated
Purge be run prior to any tests being performed on the
unit. Refer to section 6.3.3.
Retaining
Bus Bar Screws Clip in Place
Heater Tube Thermocouple and
Figure 26b
Retaining Clip
Heater Tube
Thermocouple
Installed