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Topic: Ident No: Supersedes: Date: SUBJECT: Quick Disconnect K - Type Exhaust Thermocouples Models Affected: All
Topic: Ident No: Supersedes: Date: SUBJECT: Quick Disconnect K - Type Exhaust Thermocouples Models Affected: All
TOPIC: Accessories
IDENT NO: 1--2876
SUPERSEDES: NEW
DATE: May 15, 2001
Quick disconnect K--type exhaust thermocouples are 5. Separate positive and negative conductors. Positive
recommended for use in the field. Using a quick (+) conductor is yellow and negative (--) conductor is
disconnect, a faulty exhaust thermocouple can be red.
changed without removing the complete thermocouple
assembly from the engine. 6. Peel back insulation of each conductor 3/8 in.
(9.5 mm) to expose bare wire. Remove any excess
NOTE: It is recommended that all VHPt engines that material.
are currently using J--type thermocouples and have
exhaust temperatures that exceed 1200° F (648.8° C) 7. Separate male and female ends of quick disconnect
be replaced with K--type thermocouples. The J--type is plug, if applicable.
good to 1400° F (760° C) maximum and experience
8. Loosen retaining screw from side of each prong.
shows that rapid deterioration occurs at that tempera-
ture. The K--type is rated to 2282° F (1250° C). If 9. Slide red negative (--) conductor into larger diameter
thermocouples are changed, then the pyrometer that prong until contact is made with the pinhole
reads the thermocouples must be changed also. (see Figure 1).
Dynalco pyrometers that read the J--type thermocou-
ples can be revised to accurately read the K--type by 10. Slide yellow positive (+) conductor into smaller
Dynalco Controls Corporation of Fort Lauderdale, diameter prong until contact is made with pinhole.
Florida, 1 (954) 739--4300. Tighten retaining screws.
2. Slide quick disconnect rubber boot over thermocou- Figure 1. K--type Thermocouple
ple harness.
11. Snap male end of plug into female end. -
3. Peel back stainless steel braid 1-1/4 in. (3.2 cm).
Remove any excess material.
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