Labconco CentriVap 73100 Series, User Manual

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Chapter 3: Getting Started
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Component Orientation & Hose
Connections
The relative position of the
CentriVap, Cold Trap and
Vacuum Pump should be as
shown to optimize the air flows of
the refrigeration systems. There
must be at least 6 inches between
the Refrigerated CentriVap and
the Cold Trap. More space is
better. There must be at least 3
inches between the back of the
refrigerated CentriVap and the
adjacent wall surface. Restriction
of the airflow through the cabinet
during operation could adversely
affect performance.
After positioning the components, it is necessary to join the system together using
the hoses provided. Attach one hose to the tube that extends out the back of the
Concentrator. Attach the other end of this hose to one of the barb fittings on the
Cold Trap Cover. Secure the hoses with the clamps supplied. Attach another hose
to the remaining barb fitting on the Cold Trap Cover and clamp securely. If the
accessory Secondary Trap is not used, attach the other end of the hose to the inlet
port on the vacuum pump. If the accessory Secondary Trap is used, install the
Secondary Trap as explained in Chapter 6: Accessories for Your CentriVap. Then
attach the hose from the Cold Trap Cover to the “out” connector on the Secondary
Trap and clamp securely. Attach another hose from the remaining connector on the
Secondary Trap to the inlet port on the vacuum pump and clamp securely.
WARNING: It is recommended that the CentriVap be located inside a fume
hood or other laboratory ventilation device if hazardous solvents are used in
the CentriVap. If this is not possible, the vacuum pump should be located
inside a hood or should have a hose attached to the exhaust port and the other
end of the hose should be positioned inside the fume hood or ventilation device.