MANUAL – REFLEX EZ-TRAC™ | 89
13 Maintenance
This chapter describes how to maintain REFLEX EZ-TRAC™ to ensure
long service.
13.1 Introduction
REFLEX EZ-TRAC™ is a robust instrument that will take rough
treatment in harsh environments. However, it is also a precision
instrument and has to be treated accordingly.
REFLEX EZ-TRAC™ is an advanced instrument. Never open the
instrument probe yourself - the calibration of the instrument will be
destroyed.
In the unlikely event of the need to change any of the components of
the instrument, please contact
REFLEX™ or your authorized REFLEX™
distributor.
13.2 Regular maintenance
Regular maintenance extends the service life of your surveying
instrument. Make it a habit to always take care of
REFLEX EZ-TRAC™
before and after every survey.
13.2.1 Before every survey
Before threading parts together, check sealing rings and threads.
Only use sealing rings that have been provided by
REFLEX™. Use
Molykote to lubricate the sealing rings. Always handle the precision-
machined threads with care.
Inspect the nylon landing sub for wear on a regular basis. This can
make the difference between the landing sub stopping or passing
right through the bit.
If the sealing rings and threads are not handled properly, water or
other fluids may enter into the instrument probe and damage the
electronics when the instrument is exposed to pressure downhole.
Sealing rings
1. Check that all sealing rings are undamaged.
2. Replace any sealing rings that show signs of wear and tear.
3. Lubricate all sealing rings with a sufficient, but not excessive,
amount of silicon grease.
Threads
1. Check that all treads, both external and internal, are clean and
undamaged.
2. Keep parts absolutely in line with each other when threading
together.
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