Cold Trap Condenser
VirTis BenchTop Pro
16
Rev 002, 01/14
© SP Scientific 2014
Cold Trap Setup
The following instructions will help you utilize your BenchTop Pro unit as a cold trap to
condense vapors from a gel dryer or vacuum concentrator:
Position the vacuum concentrator, BenchTop Pro unit and vacuum pump in a
1.
convenient location with sufficient space to connect all components easily.
Place the vacuum cover plate (
i.e.,
acrylic plate with stainless steel elbow) on
2.
the gasket of the BenchTop Pro unit.
Connect the BenchTop Pro unit to the vacuum concentrator using ¾-inch
3.
tubing.
Note: ¾ inch tubing is supplied with the purchase of a vacuum pump.
Estimate the length of tubing required to adequately reach the back of the
4.
vacuum concentrator without any tension.
If necessary, cut the tubing to the proper length and secure both ends with
5.
tubing clamps.
Connect the vacuum pump to your BenchTop Pro unit as described in
6.
Chapter 2, Installation and Setup
.
Vacuum Pump
Hose Clamp
Vacuum Tubing
Hose Clamp
Connector
Rubber Elbow
Quick Release
Drain valve
(Body & Coupling)
PVC Tubing
Summary of Contents for VirTis BenchTop Pro Series
Page 1: ...FREEZE DRYER OPERATOR S MANUAL VIRTIS BENCHTOP PRO FREEZE DRYERS...
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Page 6: ...iv Rev 002 01 14 SP Scientific 2014...
Page 22: ...Basic Operation VirTis BenchTop Pro 14 Rev 002 01 14 SP Scientific 2014...
Page 30: ...Accessories and Options VirTis BenchTop Pro 22 Rev 002 01 14 SP Scientific 2014...
Page 38: ...Appendix B Serum Vial Capacities VirTis BenchTop Pro 30 Rev 002 01 14 SP Scientific 2014...
Page 40: ...Appendix C Stainless Steel Cleaners VirTis BenchTop Pro 32 Rev 002 01 14 SP Scientific 2014...