Raise and lock the bell – MTS Triaxial Cell Models 656-06 User Manual
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Description
Item
Upper Confining Fluid Port
1
Force Transducer
2
Insert and O-Ring
3
Plugged Port
4
Special Use Ports
5
Lower Confining Fluid Port
6
Lower Vent
7
Pore Pressure Ports *plugged during extension tests
8
Shoulder Bolt and O-Ring
9
Force Transducer O-Ring
10
Upper Vent
11
Raise and Lock the Bell
Note: Skip this section if the bell is up, locked in place, and you've turned load unit hydraulic pressure
off.
Warning
:
Opening a Triaxial Cell that still has pressure could spray you with debris and confining fluid.
You could be hurt and your Triaxial Cell damaged.
Before opening the Triaxial Cell, make sure the Pressure Intensifier’s Confining Fluid Output
valve is Open. The Triaxial Cell is still pressurized if its bell starts rising as you undo the last
cap screws.
1. Unscrew and set aside any sealing cap screws still left in the bell.
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