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Chapter 2 Connection and accessory preparation
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Cut the tubing so the end is flat
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Move the tubing so its end is flush with base of the ferrule
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Screw the connector into one port on the front of the degasser (Channel A, for
example). The direction of flow through the degasser is not critical.
Note
Plastic connectors should only be tightened by hand. Over-tightening
them will damage the threads.
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Repeat the steps above to connect additional titrant lines to the degasser.
Connecting the tubing (degasser to titrator)
Caution!
Never connect the Vacuum Degasser to the output side of the titrator
pump. The high pressure may cause permanent damage to the degassing
membrane.
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Run the line of tubing from the titrant containers in the titrator to the degasser
input.
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Follow the instructions above on how to fit the connector and ferrule to the
tubing end.
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Connect the completed tubing assembly to the degasser and the titrator mani-
fold input.
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It is recommended that tubing is connected to the manifold in the same order
as they exit the titrant containers.
Connector
Ferrule
Tubing
Taper
2
4
1
3
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