Super Systems CAT-100 - Manual (Page 14)

CAT-100 Operations Manual
Super Systems Inc. Page 14 of 51
NOTICE!
Exceeding indicated soak times by more than 5 minutes may result in adverse effects on carbon
potential readings when the wire coil is tested with the CAT-100.
Cooling Down and Removing the Insertion Rod
WARNING!
Use ANSI-approved eye protection at all times when working with the insertion rod in a plant or
other testing environment. Use heat-resistant hand protection when removing the insertion rod
from the testing environment. Take any additional precautions necessary to lower the risk of
injury in the environment in which you are working.
NOTICE!
Do not immerse the insertion rod or wire coil in water or any other substance other than
ambient air or test environment air at any time. Doing so could damage equipment and will
invalidate the results of any carbon potential test.
Put on heat-resistant full hand protection (such as welding gloves) before proceeding.
Once the appropriate soak time has been achieved, the insertion rod is ready to be removed.
Proper removal of the insertion rod is essential for achieving accurate carbon readings. Follow
these steps for proper removal.
Recommended: Measuring tape; stopwatch or watch with seconds indication.
1. Retract the first 6” (six inches) of the insertion rod length from the access port.
2. Pause for one minute.
3. Retract another 3” (three inches) of the insertion rod length from the access port. Pause
for another minute.
4. Repeat Step 3 as many times as needed until the protective cage makes contact with the
ball valve (Figure 14).
Figure 14 - Removing insertion rod from access port
5. Once the insertion rod is fully retracted, leave it in place for a minimum of three
minutes.