Labconco Refrigerated CentriVap Centrifugal Concentrators 7310041 - Manual (Page 13)

Chapter 3: Getting Started
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After positioning the components, it is necessary to join the system together using
the hoses provided. Attach one hose to the tube that extends out the back of the
Concentrator. Attach the other end of this hose to one of the barb fittings on the
Cold Trap Cover. Secure the hoses with the clamps supplied. Attach another
hose to the remaining barb fitting on the Cold Trap Cover and clamp securely. If
the accessory Secondary Trap is not used, attach the other end of the hose to the
inlet port on the vacuum pump. If the accessory Secondary Trap is used, install
the Secondary Trap as explained in Chapter 6: Accessories for Your CentriVap.
Then attach the hose from the Cold Trap Cover to the “out” connector on the
Secondary Trap and clamp securely. Attach another hose from the remaining
connector on the Secondary Trap to the inlet port on the vacuum pump and clamp
securely.
WARNING: It is recommended that the CentriVap be located inside a fume
hood or other laboratory ventilation device if hazardous solvents are used in
the CentriVap. If this is not possible, the vacuum pump should be located
inside a hood or should have a hose attached to the exhaust port and the
other end of the hose should be positioned inside the fume hood or ventilation
device.
Electrical Connection
Plug the power cord into the receptacle on the back of the CentriVap Concentrator
and plug the other end into a suitable power receptacle. Plug the power cord into
the receptacle on the back of the CentriVap Cold Trap and plug the other end into
a suitable power receptacle. Plug the power cord from the vacuum pump into the
receptacle on the back of the Concentrator. If the vacuum pump has an off/on
switch, turn the switch ON. The vacuum pump will be controlled by the
Concentrator.
Rotor Installation
Place the rotor onto the shaft of the Concentrator. Rotate the rotor slightly to
engage the drive pin in the shaft with the slots in the rotor hub. The top of the
shaft should be in line with the top of the rotor hub.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not use a rotor if it shows any signs of damage.
Failure of a spinning rotor could damage the CentriVap or cause samples to
be lost.