Removing The Existing Probe; Removing The Stage - TA Instruments TMA 2940 Operator's Manual

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Removing the
Existing Probe

Removing the Stage

4–6
1. Raise the furnace and rotate it clockwise to
move it off to the side.
2. Grasp the top of the probe with one hand
and locate the probe-locking lever (behind
the door that covers the weight tray) with
your other hand.
3. Unscrew the locking lever by turning it
counterclockwise approximately one turn.
4. Lift the probe gently and twist slightly to aid
its removal from the stage opening.
1. Remove the stage shield from the base of the
stage by lifting it straight up. (This is a
friction fit.)
2. Take off the spring clip that holds the
sample thermocouple in place.
3. Move the thermocouple off to the side of the
stage.
4. Turn the stage nut counterclockwise to
remove it.
5. Twist the stage retainer ring (with key slots)
counterclockwise, pull it up off the three
posts, and slide it up off the stage.
6. Take the wave washer up off the stage
flange and remove it.
7. Remove the stage from the stage opening.
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