Testing ...................22 Starting the Test ................22 Completing the Test ..............23 Removing Cement from the Cell ..........26 Cell Diagram ................27 Warranty and Return Policy ............28 OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Both ports are ¼" NPT. 5. Connect the PC to the unit with a serial cable. 6. Turn the “Main Power” switch on. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Connect another rubber tube from the filtrate flask to the water collection flask and set the water collection flask next to two load stands. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
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9. Return to the computer screen and wait for the “Filtrate Volume” and “Gas Volume” values to stabilize. Zero both of these values. Overflow Beaker Load Stand Load Stand Water Collection Flask OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
If the “Print to Printer” box is checked, this graph will automatically be printed to the default printer. 3. Click “OK” to save changes. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
The name will print on the graph at the end of the test. The rest of the fields on this screen are optional and are for display only. 3. Click “OK” to save the changes. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Enter the reading from the calibrating block into the Value Hi field. Once the Raw Value has stabilized, click the “High” button. vii. Click the “Store Cal” button to save the calibration data. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
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Connect a calibrated gauge to the appropriate pressure outlet on the unit case. For calibrating Over Pressure, connect the gauge to the “Hydrostatic Pressure” outlet. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
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Enter the reading from the calibrated gauge into the Value Hi field. Once the Raw Value has stabilized, click the “High” button. viii. Click the “Store Cal” button to save the calibration data. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Do not over tighten. c. Place an o-ring in the groove around the bottom edge of the cap. Inlet Cap O-ring Seal Plug Seal Plug Locking Ring OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
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Seal Ring Spacer O-ring Inlet Cap (#120-910-034) (#120-57-03) (#170-72) (#170-77) (#120-57-11) Piston O-ring Piston Rod (#120-57-13) (#120-910-034) (#120-57-15) Seal Ring Screw O-ring (#120-57-14) (#170-13-3) OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
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Place the locking ring around the inlet cap and screw it into place. Tighten the locking ring. Piston Rod Locking Ring Inlet Cap Test Cell OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
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Keep the piston rod secure to prevent the piston connector from becoming loose. Test Cell Cell Stand OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
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18. Screw the valve stem into the hole in the bottom of the cell cap. Make sure the valve is closed by tightening it completely with a wrench. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
3. Connect the hydrostatic pressure inlet to the “Hydrostatic Pressure” port on the unit cabinet via a quick-connect hose. LVDT Piston Rod Nitrogen/ Gas Pressure Valve Test Cell Hydrostatic Pressure Inlet Heating Jacket OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
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Inject just enough to fill the tubing without pushing water into the flask on the other end. Sample Thermocouple Valve Stem Backflow Pressure Back Pressure Regulator OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
12. Slowly open the valve stem on the bottom of the test cell one quarterturn. 13. Once the test begins, the PC will begin to display data on the main software screen. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Be sure to remove any remaining cement. Refer to page 26 for instruction for removing cement that is stuck in the cell. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
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Pressure Port 14. Remove the flasks, beaker, and tubing from the inside of the unit cabinet and thoroughly clean them with soap and water. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
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18. When you click on a test, the software will show the test data and the graph. If you want to print the chart, click the “Print Chart” button. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the cement is forced completely out of the test cell. Piston, 1.5" (#120-57-21A) Piston, 3.5" (#120-57-21B) Cell Stand (#120-57-21D) Piston, 7" (#120-57-21C) OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
In the event that OFITE is requested to provide customized research and development for the buyer, OFITE shall use its best efforts but makes no guarantees to the buyer that any products will be provided. OFITE makes no other warranties or guarantees to the buyer, either express or implied, and the warranties...
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