Series 658 Environmental Chamber Model 658.07 and 658.
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Contents Technical Support 5 How to Get Technical Support 5 Before You Contact MTS 5 If You Contact MTS by Phone 6 Problem Submittal Form in MTS Manuals 7 Preface 9 Before You Begin 9 Conventions 10 Documentation Conventions 10 Introduction 13 About the Series 658 Environmental Chamber 13 Series 658 Environmental Chamber Specifications 15 Installation 17 Installing the 658.25 Chamber in the Load Unit 17 Connecting Hoses to the 658.25 19 Installing the Model 658.
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Preface Before You Begin Safety first! Before you attempt to use your MTS product or system, read and understand the Safety manual and any other safety information provided with your system. Improper installation, operation, or maintenance of MTS equipment in your test facility can result in hazardous conditions that can cause severe personal injury or death and damage to your equipment and specimen. Again, read and understand the safety information provided with your system before you continue.
Conventions Conventions Documentation Conventions The following paragraphs describe some of the conventions that are used in your MTS manuals. Hazard conventions As necessary, hazard notices may be embedded in this manual. These notices contain safety information that is specific to the task to be performed. Hazard notices immediately precede the step or procedure that may lead to an associated hazard. Read all hazard notices carefully and follow the directions that are given.
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Introduction About the Series 658 Environmental Chamber The MTS Series 658 Environmental Chamber was engineered for compatibility with MTS Model 810, and Model 858 Bionix, and Mini Bionix load frames. It has an acrylic chamber and its transparent walls allow easy viewing when nonopaque fluids are employed in the test. The walls are compatible with the relatively moderate temperatures typically employed in simulating the biomaterials service environment. Model 658.25 Model 658.
Mounting brackets and clamps on the base of the Model 658.25 chamber provide for easy installation and height adjustment. The chamber attaches directly to the load frame columns. The base of the chamber is equipped with a lip and serves as a catch basin for minor test medium spills. Mounting of the model 658.07 uses an attachment kit that installs directly onto the pull rod.
Series 658 Environmental Chamber Specifications Model 658.07 Specifications Parameter Specification Internal dimensions Width—177 mm (7 in.) Depth—125 mm (5 in.) Height—254 mm (10 in.) Fluid temperatures Ambient to 65° C (150° F) (No active cooling.)* Heating Method Circulating fluid from the heating circulator bath through the chamber.
Model 658.25 Specifications Parameter Power requirements for both heating systems and spray system Refer to the vendor manual. Spray system flow capacity Refer to the vendor manual. * 16 Introduction Specification Maximum temperature not recommended for protein-based fluids.
Installation This section describes how to install the Model 658.25 Environmental Chamber in a typical load unit; the Series 359 Load Unit is used in the illustrations but the procedure can also apply to the Series 318 Load Unit. This section also describes connecting the hoses to the fittings on the bottom of the chamber base and the fittings on the heating circulator bath. Installing the 658.
6. Loosen the column clamps and lower the clamps with the chamber mounting plates resting on top so that the membrane just touches the lower pullrod. 7. Make sure the column clamps and chamber mounting plates are level. 8. Tighten the column clamps onto the columns. Secure the chamber mounting plates to the column clamps. 9. Push a couple sockethead cap screws up through the mounting holes in the lower pullrod.
Connecting Hoses to the 658.25 The following illustration provides information on connecting the various hoses, manual shutoff clamps, and quick-disconnects. Important When connecting hoses to the chamber fittings, do not use Teflon tape or pipe sealant of any kind. Heating circulator bath 6. Cut tubing to the appropriate length and push the tubing onto the fitting. Secure with a hose clamp. 9. Repeat Steps 6, 7, and 8 for the remaining heater circulator bath fittings. 10.
Installing the Model 658.07 Chamber in the Load Unit Installation of the 658.07 Environmental Chamber into the load unit is simple. Insert the chamber’s mounting adapter into the lower pull rod, align the holes, and insert the mounting pin. Chamber Hose connection for fluid in Spray nozzle Chamber cover (split - 2 halves) Quickdisconnect for fluid out Fluid return and level adjustment Mounting adapter Pull rod Mounting pin Connecting Hoses to the Model 658.07 Hose connections to the Model 658.
Operation Heating circulator bath operation A manual describing operation of the NESLAB EX-10 Digital One Heating Circulator Bath is provided by the vendor. Information is also available at the vendors website: http://www.thermo.com/com/cda/product/detail/1,1055,15297,00.html Model 658.25 operation Other than changing the hose connections between the spray bath and heating coil, all operation is performed using the NESLAB EX-10 Digital One Heating Circulator Bath.
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