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Installation
KNAUER
Degasser 20DG User Manual V7632A, Version 1.1
Installation
Front View of the Device
Connections on the
front
On the front of the device, there are 2 analytical degasser cham-
bers with one inlet and outlet each. The direction of flow does
not influence the function. Unused channels have to be closed
with filler caps to prevent contamination of the disconnected
chambers.
LEDs
Three LEDs on the front provide information on the following
functions:
POWER
Shows that the power supply of the degasser is active and
the device is on.
INIT
Shows that the vacuum has not yet reached the work
range. Usually, the INIT LED lights up when the device is
switched on and goes out as soon as the vacuum drops
below 130 mbar.
READY
Shows that the vacuum is within the work range. Usually
this indicator lights up when the vacuum has been gener-
ated and stays on as long as the degasser is in use.
Rear View of the Device
On the rear of the degasser, there is a gas outlet (exhaust). It is
used to pump out air and, in some cases, solvent fumes. If nec-
Legend
1
LEDs
2
Inlet, chamber 1
3
Outlet, chamber 1
4
Inlet, chamber 2
5
Outlet, chamber 2
Fig. 2
Analytical 2-channel degasser, front view
1
3
2
4
5
