Super Systems CAT-100 - Manual (Page 13)

CAT-100 Operations Manual
Super Systems Inc. Page 13 of 51
With the wire coil in place on the insertion rod, place the insertion rod through an access port or
other designated conduit. Begin hand-tightening the threaded port connector by turning the
connector clockwise. See Figure 12.
Figure 12 - Placing insertion rod in access port and tightening threaded port connector
Using a wrench, turn the port connector clockwise to finish tightening it (Figure 13). Take care
not to overtighten the connector.
Figure 13 - Tightening port connector with wrench
Push the insertion rod until the wire coil is present in the testing atmosphere. The wire must
now soak in the atmosphere; the amount of time to soak the wire is based on the temperature
in the testing atmosphere. Table 2 shows the appropriate soak times.
Temperature in Testing Atmosphere Soak Time
1575°F and higher 30 minutes
1574°F and below 40 minutes
Table 2 - Soak times based on temperature in testing atmosphere