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7.
Inspect the constant level device and
drain line. Clean as required.
8.
If the still is equipped with a gauge
glass, remove and clean the gauge
glass cocks and gauge glass:
a. Unscrew the nuts that hold the gauge
glass in place.
b. Lift the gauge glass up into the top
gauge glass cock about 1/2 inch.
c. After the bottom of the gauge glass is
clear of the bottom gauge glass cock,
move it away from the still and
remove it from the upper gauge glass
cock.
d. Remove and clean the gauge glass
cocks and clean the gauge glass.
9.
Reassemble the still. Assembly is
essentially the reverse of disassembly.
10. Connect the water, waste and distillate
lines.
11. Start the still as described under “Initial
Startup.”
12. Lower the cooling water flow rate (with
the cooling water throttling valve) until
steam spouts out of the condenser vent
at least 12 inches. Operate in this
manner for 30-60 minutes to sterilize
and clean out the still.
13. Adjust the still as described in “Initial
Operation.”
M
AINTENANCE AND
S
ERVICING
Caution
Ventilate the room during this
operation.
