Labconco Rapid Distillation Apparatus 65000 - Manual (Page 9)

INSTALLATION
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(5) Obtain several lengths of Tygon tubing (5/16" bore x 1/16" wall). Tubing IS NOT
furnished with the unit and may be obtained from local laboratory supply dealers. Tubing
will be used for connecting water lines (refer to steps 6, 11 and 12).
(6)
Measure distance from tube connector on steam reservoir through the tubing access port in
console (upper left corner) to a water outlet. Cut tubing and connect to tube connector on
still and water source. If the flow control valve is to be used, install between water source
and tube connector located on top of steam reservoir. The valve is provided with a hose
barb fitting on one end and a female 1/8" NPT connector on the other. Install with ridged
tubing from water source to 1/8" NPT. Connect 5/16" Tygon tubing to the hose barb
fitting. A tee may be installed to allow use of the same water source for the condenser
cooling and steam reservoir..
(7)
Remove protective wrapper from formed metal heater element and seal stopper assembly.
NOTE: Water tubing clamps are usually placed on heater “lead wires” to prevent loss in
shipping. Two clamps are provided – remove them from the heater leads and use when
making tubing connections at the tap water inlet and tap water source connection points.
(8)
Insert heater assembly in steam reservoir (see labeled diagram in Figure 2).
NOTE: A very tight seal between rubber stopper and neck of the flask must be obtained.
(9)
Insert line cord in 115 Volt AC receptacle. Turn off with console “On-Off” switch to
prevent possible heater burn-out.
(10) Connect heater lead wire plug to female receptacle provided on the console.
(11) Connect Tygon tubing to the outlet of the condenser water aspirator. Run tubing through
access port on console to drain area.
(12) Connect Tygon tubing to condenser inlet. Run tubing through access port provided to the
tap water source. Clamp tubing securely at water source and condenser inlet points.
Start-up and Initial Check-out
If all of the assembly steps, as listed previously have been followed, your Rapid Distillation
Apparatus will now be ready for its initial start-up.
The start-up process should begin as follows:
(1)
Make sure the illuminated “On-Off” switch is in the off position.
CAUTION: Do not energize heater unit unless heater element is properly immersed in
water.