AQUATRAN 3/38 Operator’s Manual
Testing Film Samples
MOCON, Inc.
Revision G
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Mounting Samples in the Test Cartridge
Follow the instructions below to mount film samples in the Test Cartridge:
Note: Both positions (Top & Bottom) must contain a film or foil. If both positions are not required, a Foil
may be mounted in the unused position.
Note: For information on cutting and preparing the film samples refer to the sections on “Sample Size”, “”
and “Loading and Unloading the Test Cartridge” in this chapter.
1.
Remove the Test Cartridge from the instrument, see “Loading and Unloading the Test Cell”
in this chapter.
2.
Separate the top and bottom plates from the Film Mounting Plate (middle part).
3.
Remove the old film samples from both sides of the Film Mounting Plate.
4.
Clean the film sealing surfaces of the Film Mounting Plate to remove the old grease.
5.
Apply new High Vacuum grease to the sealing surfaces on the Film Mounting Plate.
6.
Inspect the TruSeal flushing ring and ports, remove any excess grease.
Mounting a Sample in the bottom Test Cartridge position
1.
Place the Film Mounting Plate on a clean flat surface with the bottom mounting surface up.
2.
Place the film on the greased sealing surface, remove any wrinkles as necessary.
3.
Verify the inner and outer O-Rings are properly seated in the bottom Test Gas Plate.
4.
When testing at 100% RH place a saturated sponge in the bottom Test Gas Plate cavity.
5.
Install the bottom Test Gas plate on the Film Mounting Plate.
