Labconco 24-Port Manifold - Manual

Labconco Instruction Sheet 7508700, Rev C, ECO D621 9/06 1 of 5
LABCONCO CORPORATION 8811 Prospect Ave, Kansas City, MO 64132
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Labconco 20 Port Manifold 7522500
Labconco 24 Port Manifold 7548000
Introduction-
Manifolds are ideal for Lyophilizing in serum bottles, ampules or small flasks. They come
complete with Neoprene valves to which the sample container attaches. The Manifold may be
used in conjunction with Labconco 6, 12, and 18 Liter Freeze Dryers. Refer to your Freeze Dry
System Instruction Manual for directions about adding samples and freeze drying them.
Installation of Manifold (Refer to Figure 1)
1. Start installing a 1/4" socket head cap screw into the front right hand threaded hole at the
3" vacuum port. Do Not tighten.
2. Slide the flexible coupling onto the round tube on the bottom of the manifold. Do Not
tighten the clamp.
3. Position the manifold over the 3" vacuum port slipping the flexible coupling over the port
and aligning the screw into the slot on the bottom flange.
4. Install the 1/4" screw, lockwasher and flat washer into the left hand rear threaded hole
and tighten. Tighten the screw in the front right hand position by inserting the hex
wrench through the hole in the top of the support housing.
5. Tighten the 2 clamps around the flexible boot.
The following steps apply to 20 Port Manifold 7522500 only.
6. Slip the two tray clips over the tray support.
7. Loosen the 2 knobs on the ends of the manifold. Install the tray support and tighten the
knobs.
8. Install the tray and position the clips to hold it in place.