How to Replace Expendable Tips on TC850 Series Dipstick Meters

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To connect tip upon receipt of tc850:

  1. Remove screws and carrier top to expose the meter, and remove.
  2. Insert the tip into the lance, and lock into place with 2 screws.
    1. Attach Chromel lead (with yellow jacket) to the + (positive) terminal of the connector
    2. Attach Alumel lead (with red jacket) to the - (negative) terminal of the connector
  3. Plug the connector into the meter, install in carrier, and replace carrier top.
  4. The unit is now ready for use

View expendable tips: rtc832, RTC832S, RTC832SCL

Dipstick TC850 with replaceable tips

 

to replace expendable tips

  1. Remove screws and carrier top to expose the meter. Remove, then disconnect connector from meter.
  2. Disconnect wires from connector to allow wires to pull through handle.
  3. Loosen 2 screws holding tip in the end of the lance. Pull tip out, including wire.
  4. Insert wire of new tip into the end of the handle and push through to carrier.  Lock in tip with 2 screws.
    1. Cut wires to expose 1 to 1.25 inches in the carrier.
    2. Attach Chromel lead (with yellow jacket) to the + (positive) terminal of the connector
    3. Attach Alumel lead (with red jacket) to the - (negative) terminal of the connector.  Hint: If colored sleeving is absent, Chromel is magnetic and can be identified with a magnet.
  5. Plug the connector into the meter, install in carrier, and replace carrier top.
  6. The unit is now ready for use.