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Section 3 - Operation
Preparation of Cement Sample
Assemble two side plates, one bottom plate, two end plates, and three partitions of the mold
assembly. Do not over-tighten nuts.
Fill the greased molds with cement slurry prepared in accordance with API Specification 10,
Specification for Materials and Testing for Well Cements.
The slurry should be puddled and excess slurry removed from the mold.
Attach the top plate with the slotted side down. Place the molds in the cylinder.
Installing Cylinder Plug
Before the plug is installed into the cylinder, make certain that the plug threads, O-rings, and
metal sealing surfaces have been thoroughly lubricated with Moly grease or similar high
temperature lubricant.
Note: Install a new O-ring after any test in which the temperature exceeds
350°F/177°C.
Check internal O-ring on bottom of plug. Replace if it becomes cut, torn, or brittle.
Screw plug into cylinder. Do not tighten plug more than hand tight. Over tightening the
plug will not cause more effective sealing and may cause difficulty in removing the plug
from the cylinder. See ABOUT THE HIGH PRESSURE SEAL in the Preface.
Filling Cylinder with Water
Loosen the small plug on the top of the cylinder to allow air to escape while filling. Make
sure that all valves are closed and all switches (except power switch) are in the off position.
Place FILL CYLINDER switch in the ON position.
When water escapes from the small plug, indicating the cylinder is full, tighten with a 5/8"
wrench.
SECTION 3 – OPERATION
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