Sample Tube Installation

  If using an HPVA instrument, see Sample Tube for HPVA for instructions on converting the Smart VacPrep to accommodate the HPVA sample tubes.
  1. While holding the degas port plug, turn the connector nut counter-clockwise to loosen. Remove both the plug and the nut.
  1. Port fitting
  2. O-ring
  3. Ferrule
  4. Connector nut
Port plug    
  1. If using a rubber stopper, remove it from the sample tube. If using a Check Seal or TranSeal, do not remove them from the sample tube.
  2. Place the port connector nut, ferrule, and O-ring onto the sample tube. If using the Check Seal, see the instructions included with the Check Seal [part number 350-42802-00].
  1. To attach the sample tube set to the degas port fitting, push the sample tube in to a full stop.
  2. Secure the sample tube in place by sliding the connector nut, ferrule, and O-ring up onto the degas port fitting and turning the connector nut clockwise. Tighten the nut securely by hand.
  1. If available, place a heating mantle over the sample tube and secure the mantle in place with a mantle clip if a heating mantle is available.
  1. Power plug
  2. Thermocouple plug
  3. Heating mantle
  4. Mantle clip
  1. Insert the heating mantle thermocouple plug into the thermocouple connector.
  2. Insert the heating mantle power plug into the power connector and twist the power plug to lock securely.
  3. After installing the sample tubes, install the safety shield around the sample tubes and heating mantles to minimize the risk of receiving a burn by touching hot components.