Apricus Installation Manual
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Insert Tube
While ensuring the metal spring plate is
sitting in the mouth of the evacuated tube,
firmly hold the evacuated tube and guide
the heat pipe tip in past the manifold rubber
seal and into the heat pipe port.
Ensure the heat pipes are at the TOP DEAD
CENTER of the evacuated tube and therefore
aligned correctly with the heat pipe port.
Insert Tube - Rotating
Using no more than a 1/8
th
turn left and
right twisting action, push the evacuated
tube up into the manifold. The neck of the
evacuated tube will push against the spring
at the base of the heat pipe tip, forcing it
fully into the port.
DO NOT over rotate the tube when inserting
otherwise the heat pipe will be turned out of
alignment with the top of the tube, which
will prevent proper heat pipe operation.
Correct Insertion Depth
The heat pipe and evacuated tube are fully
inserted once the black coating of the
evacuated tube has disappeared up into the
manifold and no clear glass above the
coating is visible.
Securing the Tube
Position the rubber end-cap so it is aligned
with the corresponding ‘cradle’ in the
bottom support rail and the Apricus Logo
facing upwards. This ensures that drain holes
in the cap are properly positioned. It DOES
NOT have to be pushed hard up on the
tube.
As each tube is inserted secure the tubes to
the bottom support rail using the stainless
Cool Tip
A small amount of water can be used
at the tube of the glass tube, on the
outer surface, to facilitate easier
insertion past the manifold rubber
ring seal.
NOTE : DO NOT LET ANY WATER GET
INTO THE EVACUATED TUBE
