Chapter 3: Getting Started
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Original instructions
Vacuum Pump Connection
A vacuum pump (as described in
Chapter 2: Prerequisites
) is required to operate
your Freeze Dryer properly. The Freeze Dryer is equipped with a 3/4" ID vacuum
hose for connecting the collector chamber to the vacuum pump.
Make certain that the oil in the vacuum pump is at the proper
level.
1.
Remove the front left stainless steel panel and
lower rear panel from the Freeze Dryer.
2.
Remove protective caps from inlet and outlet
ports of vacuum pump.
3.
Place the vacuum pump inside the console
Freeze Dryer.
4.
Some vacuum pumps have inlet fittings that
clamp to the pump. Place the centering ring
with filter screen on the inlet fitting.
5.
Place the hose barb fitting on top of the
centering ring and secure with the clamp.
6.
CHECK THE VACUUM PUMP OIL LEVEL.
Fill the pump with oil so the level is between
the lines on the sight gauge on the end of the
pump housing.
7.
Attach one end of the vacuum hose to the port
inside the Freeze Dryer and the other end to the
inlet port of the vacuum pump with the hose
clamps provided. If necessary, cut the hose to
proper length to allow for gentle bends without
kinks.
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Hose Barb
Clamp
Inlet Fitting
Vacuum Pump
Inlet Port
Console
Inlet Port
Connection
