Labconco CentriVap Centrifugal Concentrators and Cold Traps 74750 Series - Manual (Page 16)

Chapter 3: Getting Started
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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.
INPORTANT 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.
Ground Wire
Attach one end of the included ground wire to the stainless steel elbow on the
drain tubing on the right or left side (depending on model) of the Cold Trap.
CAUTION: When draining the CentriVap Cold Trap always attach the
other end of the grounding clip to the solvent catch pot to eliminate the risk
of electrostatic spark ignition.
Chemical Resistance of CentriVap Components
Your CentriVap Centrifugal Concentrator and Cold Trap are designed to be
chemical resistant to most compounds that are commonly used in concentration
processes. However, by necessity, the CentriVap is comprised of a number of
different materials, some of which may be attacked and degraded by corrosive
chemicals. The degree of degradation is obviously dependent on the concentration
and duration of exposure. Some major components of the CentriVap that are
susceptible to degradation are as follows: