Agilent Technologies 85032B/E 50 manual Wrench Positions

Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Devices

Connections

Using a torque wrench guarantees that the connection is not too tight, preventing possible connector damage. It also guarantees that all connections are equally tight each time.

2.Prevent the rotation of anything other than the connector nut that you are tightening. It may be possible to do this by hand if one of the connectors is fixed (as on a test port). In all situations, however, it is recommended that you use an open-end wrench to keep the body of the device from turning. Refer to Chapter 6 for part number and ordering information.

3.Position both wrenches within 90 degrees of each other before applying force. See Figure 3-5. Wrenches opposing each other (greater than 90 degrees apart) will cause a lifting action which can misalign and stress the connections of the devices involved. This is especially true when several devices are connected together.

Figure 3-5 Wrench Positions

4.Hold the torque wrench lightly, at the end of the handle only (beyond the groove). See Figure 3-6.

Figure 3-6 Using the Torque Wrench

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