Install a Penetrometer in a High Pressure Chamber

  Before opening the high pressure chamber, check the status display to ensure the system is not pressurized.

  1. Turn the vent valve slowly counter-clockwise to release excess pressure.
  2. Unscrew the chamber plug assembly by turning the arms counter-clockwise. Lift the chamber plug assembly as far as it will go. The chamber assembly contains a latching device which automatically locks into place when the assembly is in the topmost position.
  3. Gently lower the penetrometer assembly, bulb down, into the chamber until it rests firmly on the banana plug.
  4. Verify that the oil in the high pressure chamber just covers the ledge inside the chamber. Add more oil, if needed. See Seal the High Pressure Chamber and Maintain High Pressure Fluid Level.
  1. Pull the latch release down to unlock the chamber plug assembly.Gently lower the assembly while ensuring that the penetrometer is inserted into the assembly hole.After making sure the penetrometer goes into the hole, lower the assembly the rest of the way and screw the chamber plug in.

  1. After the chamber plug is screwed, check the fluid level in the plastic cup above the vent valve. to ensure all the air bubbles are out of the chamber, and sealing the vent valve. See Seal the High Pressure Chamber.

 
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