Neptune 5000
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Figure 36: Start point with Upper Connector Recess at 2 o-clock
Cone-Rod Fitting
The following procedure describes the tasks required to fit a coiled rod to the
Neptune 5000 CPT unit. The rod will be wound onto the cassette in a circular
clockwise motion and not through the hole in the base plate. This is a 2 man
procedure. Please make sure that safety clothing is worn to prevent accidental
injury whilst working inside the CPT frame. Gloves should always be worn due
to the risk of entrapment between the coils.
1. If an old coiled rod has been removed using the “Rod removal
procedure” then the cassette should be in the correct position to fit
another rod. This should mean that the Upper Connector Recess on the
Cassette is approximately between the 2 o’clock and 3 o’clock positions
when looking at the cassette from the front. Take care not to rotate
the cassette whilst the rod is not loaded.
2. Attach the Coiled Rod Support bar used for holding the rods during
loading to the top Thruster Support Arm.
3. Place the upper end of the Coiled Rod behind the front pedestal and
under the coiled rod support bar. Rotate the coiled rod clockwise by
hand until the rearmost two coils of the rod are behind the front
pedestal and underneath the Coiled Rod Support Bar. The remaining
coils in front of the Front Pedestal should be hung on the Coiled Rod
Support Bar.
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