MTS Triaxial Cell Models 656-06 - Manual (Page 42)

Raise the Bell
7. Turn off load unit hydraulic pressure.
Install the Specimen for Extension/Pore Pressure Tests
Before installing a specimen, lubricate dry O-rings with clean confining fluid. Clean, inspect, and lubricate
cap screws with clean confining fluid.
1.
Danger :
The next step puts your hand in a crush zone.
Hands can be crushed and equipment can be damaged equipment when hydraulics are
turned on.
Make sure you have turned off load unit hydraulic pressure and locked the bell up in place.
Place the specimen on the platen assembly. Install both dowel pins and O-rings. Line up the cap screw
holes in the lower end cap with the holes in the platen assembly.
If you are running a pore test, position the pore pressure ports so the hardline can easily be connected.
Also slide the hardline in place, but don’t connect its fittings.
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