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such as a wrench or pliers to tighten an ACE-Thred™ fitting. Over-tightening a fitting can break the cell. In
extreme cases this can cause personal danger because broken glass can have very sharp edges.
A given ACE-Thred™ size can only accommodate specific diameter objects. A #7 ACE-Thred™ is specified to
work with object with a diameter between 6.5 mm and 7.5 mm. If you need to add non-standard options to
your MultiPort kit, make sure you are aware of this restriction, for this joint type is two of the three "spare"
ports.
Main Cell Assembly
Assembly of the cell starts with placing the Cell Top onto the Cell Bottom, with the O-ring in the O-ring grove
on the Cell Bottom flange.
The Cell Clamp holds the top and bottom together. This clamp is a draw type. With the draw portion released,
fit the clamp around the flange, then fit and secure the clamp on the hooks and push the bar back to bring the
ends together. If necessary the clamp can be loosend or tightened either by fingers or using a flat-head
screwdriver.
Caution:
clamp, loosen the bar and try again. Do not force the clamp or tighten it beyond what is necessary to keep
the top from sliding or rotating against the bottom (and even that degree is unnecessary in many cases).
Overtightening can result in damage to the cell.
Assembly--Main Cell Assembly
ACE-Thred™ fittings should always be tightened "finger-tight". Never use tools
The cell requires very modest clamping force. If you have difficulty closing the
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