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Chapter 2: Prerequisites
Vacuum pumps used with 115V models should be
equipped with a 115V, 15 Amp NEMA 5-15P plug.
Vacuum pumps used with 230V models should be
equipped with a “reverse” IEC 320 plug. This will
allow the vacuum pump to be plugged into the
receptacle on the back of the Freeze Dryer. See
Appendix D: Freeze Dryer Accessories
for vacuum
pumps available from Labconco.
Chamber or Manifold
Requirements
A freeze drying chamber or manifold must be
purchased separately. These allow samples to be
attached to the Freeze Dryer. See
Appendix D: Freeze
Dryer Accessories
for available chambers and
manifolds.
Space Requirements
Refer to
Appendix C: Freeze Dryer Specifications
for
dimensional drawings of the Freeze Dryer.
Your Next Step
After you have determined that the location for your
Freeze Dryer accommodates the installation and
operational requirements, you are ready to unpack and
install your Freeze Dryer. Proceed to
Chapter 3:
Getting Started.
