Gerhardt Vapodest 30, Instruction Manual

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C. Gerhardt GmbH & Co. KG
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VAPODEST 30
6. Connect the outlet tubing:
–
Connect water outlet tubing (PVC-tubing 8/12 mm) to connec-
tion pipe at the rear and place in the drain
– Connect sample waste outlet (Verprene-tubing 8/12 mm) to
pipe at the rear and direct to sample waste tank/drain
Please check the nominal voltage on the type plate before con-
necting to the mains.
7. Mains connection
–
Make sure that the mains switch at the front of the instrument
is in position „0“
– Connect the mains cable to the rear appliance plug first
– Connect the mains cable to a shockproof socket
8. Use of the set of tanks KAN 30 (optional)
–
Connect the diode plugs of the level detectors to the distribu-
tion box and connect to the socket level detection (at rear)
– Blank off the remaining diode sockets of the distribution box
with the dummy diode plugs enclosed.
9. Excess current switch
–
Before you first take the Vapodest into operation make sure
that the excess current switch at the rear is in position 1.
Setting into operation
Attention when working with acids and alkalies! Make sure you
observe the safety instructions concerning work with hazardous
materials!
Always close the plexiglass doors of the distillation unit before
operating!
1. Fill the set of tanks with chemicals:
–
H
2
O distilled or demineralized
– NaOH 32 %
2. Turn on the water tap
3. Initial filling of steam generator
–
When using the set of tanks KAN 30:
Press the key „+“ ((keep pressed), and switch on the instru-
ment