Memmert PM 200/400/500 Pump Module (Generation 2003) - Manual (Page 12)

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6 Starting up
1. Connect the vacuum connection (5) to the vacuum pump connection (6) of the pump module or to
a suitable external vacuum pump, using the Neoprene connection tubing (7) supplied with the
pump module.
2. When using a pump module, the connections for the pump purge (8+11) must be linked
together using the cable (10) supplied with the equipment.
3. Plug in the mains supply plugs of the supply cables (9+12).
4. If the oven is to be charged with inert gas (e.g. nitrogen) the gas cylinder must be connected only
to the gas inlet IN2 (4). The maximum pressure of 1.5 bar must not be exceeded! (Use pressure
reducing valve for 1.5 bar max.)
5. Push in the thermoshelves (14) as far as possible. Any thermoshelves not being used should be
placed on a soft surface.
6. Close the door of the vacuum oven.
7. Switch on the main switch (15) of the optional pump module.
8. Switch on the main switch of the vacuum oven.
Warning
On first start-up do not operate
the oven unsupervised until
steady conditions have been reached!