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HPVA Series Operator’s Manual Degassing the Sample
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12. Close valve 9. The valve 9 indicator on the front panel will turn off.
13. Set the furnace to 0 °C and allow the sample to cool to room temperature.
14. Remove the sample holder from the degas port after the sample has cooled to room temperature by
using two wrenches (3/4-in and 5/8-in) to loosen the connector nut.
15. Remove the sample holder from the degas port.
16. Ensure that the O-ring remains in place in the degas port, and then place a cap on the port.
17. Tilt the furnace, and then remove the sample holder assembly from the furnace.