MTS 316 Load Frame - Manual (Page 25)

Tri-axial Configuration
Series 316 Load Frame Product Information Operation 25
6. After the specimen has been installed and all internal electrical connections
have been made, turn the crane handle counter-clockwise to lower the bell
of the tri-axial cell onto the base plate using the locating pins as guides.
7. Disconnect the crane from the triaxial cell.
8. Connect the tri-axial cell bell to the base plate.
9. Slide the triaxial cell into the test space until it comes to rest against the
positive stops.
10. Attach the locating stop to the base of the frame.
11. Attach confining and pore lines to the triaxial cell as required for the test.
12. Connect all transducer ID and system cables.