12A Water Still 3-1
Thermo Scientific
Section 3
Unpacking
Tools required for unpacking and assembly: 7/16" open end wrench,
common screwdriver, diagonal cutting pliers. For the procedure below,
refer to Figure 3-1.
1. Remove parts box and still from shipping carton and place on
workbench.
2. Remove the two (2) shipping screws located on upper back of unit and
discard. Turn two (2) cover fasteners located on the lower front of unit
¼ turn counterclockwise, and lift cover out and up to remove Set cover
aside.
3. Check glassware inside the main cabinet for damage. Check parts in
the accessory box for damage. Identify any broken or damaged parts
and report them to your dealer immediately.
4. Using diagonal cutting pliers, cut and remove the seven (7) plastic
shipping ties. Do not remove the tape from the hoses inside the cabinet
until instructed to do so. The shipping tie locations are: Two (2) on the
condenser F, two (2) on the boiler A, two (2) on the product cooler G
and one (1) on the trap E.
Refer to Figure 3-2 for the following steps:
5. Using a 7/16" wrench, loosen the bolt (all the way) on coupling R.
While holding onto condenser, remove springs Y. Carefully remove
condenser from coupling and cabinet.
6. Remove tape from the condenser outlets. Allow the salt used as
packing to flow into the plastic bag around the condenser. Discard the
bag and salt. Rinse the remaining salt residue from the condenser.
