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Transpector MPS Operating Manual
1.16.1.1.1 Assembling ConFlat Flanges
To assemble a pair of ConFlat flanges:
1
Wipe the sealing areas of the flanges with a laboratory towel using a clean
solvent, such as water free alcohol. These areas must be clean and free of
particulate matter.
CAUTION
Do not touch the gasket and flange faces with your
fingers during the installation process.
2
Install the copper gasket between the two flanges. See
. Always use
a new gasket.
Do not attempt to use gaskets more than once.
Figure 1-3 Gasket and flange assembly
3
Bring the two flanges together making sure that the gasket fits in the recess in
both flanges. Flange faces should be parallel. If the gasket is properly seated,
it should not be possible to slide the two flanges laterally with respect to each
other.
Flange
Flange
Copper Gasket