Bugbox
UM-16 R5.0
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Bugbox User Manual
Gas sample port
The gas sample port can be used to collect a gas sample from the workstation chamber. To use the
gas sample port;
Remove the outer cap.
Push a needle connected to a syringe through the internal sponge of the gas sample port.
Pull back the syringe to withdraw a sample of gas.
Remove the needle from the internal sponge of the gas sample port.
Replace the outer cap.
Figure 23: Gas Sample Port
Vacuum port
The vacuum port is used to remove liquids from the workstation chamber, for example excess media
from Petri dishes. The vacuum port is located on the left hand side of the workstation (item 3 in Figure
7).
To use the vacuum port;
Connect the vacuum source to the external part of the vacuum port by pushing a tube from
the vacuum source onto the vacuum port hose connection.
Insert the internal vacuum hose into the internal section of the vacuum port. Figure 24 shows
the internal part of the vacuum port;
Figure 24: Internal part of vacuum port
When the vacuum is no longer required, remove the internal vacuum hose from the vacuum
port by pressing the top of the metal part of the internal section of the vacuum port and
pulling the vacuum hose. The hose should release from the vacuum port, sealing the vacuum
port.
Remove the vacuum source from the outside of the vacuum port.
