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apodest
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5 Operation
10. After the system is ready (green LED) press the key "Run" to start the distilla
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tion.
11. Remove the digestion tube after the distillation is finished.
Use gloves when removing the glass digestion tube as this will be very hot, and
there is danger of burning!
12. Remove the Erlenmeyer flask.
The distillation system Vapodest 10 is now ready for the distillation of samples.
5.5. Distilling a sample
The distillation can be interrupted any time by pressing the mains switch.
1. Switch the distillation system on
2. Prepare the receiver solution:
Fill an Erlenmeyer flask with about 50 ml boric acid and place into position.
3. Manually dilute the sulphuric acid digestion with the 5-fold amount of distilled
H
2
O.
4. Insert the steam inlet tube into the digestion tube.
5. Lower the quick clamping device and place the digestion tube into position.
6. Ensure there is a tight fit between the tube and the Viton cone.
7. Close the protection door
8. Set the distillation time.
9. Set dosage 'reagent' (also see chapt. 5.1. pos. 2)
10. After the system is ready (green LED) press the key "Run" to start the distilla
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tion.
11. Remove the digestion tube after the distillation is finished.
Use gloves when removing the glass digestion tube as this will be very hot, and
there is danger of burning!
12. Remove the Erlenmeyer flask.
If you have finished all distillations, switch the unit off.
