SP Scientific VirTis BenchTop Pro Series, Operator'S Manual, Page: 12 / 66

Installation and Startup VirTis BenchTop Pro
4 Rev 002, 01/14
© SP Scientific 2014
Service Connections
Make sure that the outlet you intend to use meets the voltage, and amperage
requirements listed on the serial tag of your unit. An IEC 60320 C19 receptacle is
provided with the BenchTop Pro unit. If the plug does not match your receptacle,
contact SP Scientific for replacement or follow the instructions below.
CAUTION! ONLY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN SHOULD CONNECT THE UNIT
DIRECTLY TO THE AVAILABLE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY.
The line cord has three individual conductors inside the outer jacket.
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To make the
appropriate plug connection:
Trim back enough of the jacket to facilitate installation of the plug. 1.
The three individual conductors are BROWN, BLUE, and GREEN with a 2.
YELLOW tracer.
Connect the BROWN wire to the line (hot) terminal on the plug. 3.
Connect the BLUE wire to the neutral terminal. 4.
Connect the GREEN/YELLOW wire to the ground terminal. 5.
Vacuum Pump Installation
A remotely mounted vacuum pump is required for the operation of your BenchTop Pro
freeze dryer. The vacuum pump must be a two-stage, rotary vane, dry scroll or
equivalent pump that can achieve at least 20 mT or required process vacuum, that
does not exceed the maximum allowable amperage listed on the unit’s serial tag and
back panel label.
The following parts are included with your BenchTop Pro unit for connection to the
vacuum pump:
Four (4) feet of ¾-inch ID (Inside Diameter) rubber vacuum tubing.
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One (1) 90° rubber elbow
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One (1) plastic connector
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Consult SP Scientific and a qualified electrician if electrical configurations vary from standard, specified service requirements.