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5. Install the rod .
a. Clean the rod before installing .
– If reinstalling a used rod, thoroughly clean the rod with 320 grit or finer sandpaper using a rotational
motion, then wipe the rod with a clean rag and solvent to remove any leftover debris .
– If installing a new rod, wipe the rod down with solvent and a clean rag to remove any debris .
b. Add a small amount of Molykote 55 or other fine lubricant to the rod .
c. Wrap the threaded end of the rod with two (2) complete wraps of Teflon tape to protect the seal during rod
insertion .
d. Place the rod into the holder carefully . If the rod cannot pass through the body, make sure the locking collet is
loose and oriented in the correct direction (dot on top) . It is sometimes easier to completely remove the locking
collet from the body . Be careful not to lose the collet .
 NOTE
Each insertion collet assembly is unique to each retrieval tool . Be sure to keep the removed assembly with the specific tool
retractor .
e. Once the rod is through the body of the holder, reinstall the locking collet (if removed) with the orientation dot
facing the top of the tool, and tighten the collet .
f. Remove the protective Teflon tape from the rod .
6. Finish reassembly .
a. Move rod through tool so that the last 1 .5 inches are visible out the top of the holder .
b. Tighten the locking collet bolt to 35 ft-lbs (47 .45 Nm) .
c. Reinstall the adapter and lock nut securely on the rod .
d. The tool is now ready to go back into service .
Changing a Coupon
Tools needed
ƒ Clean rag
ƒ Cleaner/solvent
ƒ 320 grit sandpaper or other fine grit paper
ƒ Medium crescent wrench
ƒ Molykote 55 lubricant or other fine viscosity lubricant
ƒ Flat tip screwdriver
1. Remove tool holder from the process pipeline by following instructions for specific insertion tool .
2. Remove old coupon or inspect the rod as needed .
3. Clean the rod .
4. Attach new coupon .
5. Reinstall the tool holder into the pipeline by following instructions for the STV-T4-XH1 .
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