Oil Based Vacuum Pump; Inspect And Change Vacuum Pump Oil - Micromeritics Smart VacPrep Operator's Manual

3. If using a Check Seal, verify that the Check Seal opener is installed in the sample port.
4. To attach the sample tube set to the degas port, push the sample tube in to a full stop. Secure the
sample tube in place by sliding the connector nut, ferrule, and O-ring up onto the degas port and
turning the connector nut clockwise. Tighten the nut securely by hand.
5. Place a heating mantle over the sample tube bulb and secure the mantle in place with a mantle
clip.
6. Insert the heating mantle thermocouple plug into the thermocouple connector.
7. Insert the heating mantle power plug into the power connector and twist the power plug to lock
securely.
8. 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.
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The equipment shown in this section may differ slightly from yours. However, the process
is the same unless otherwise noted.
The oil in the vacuum pump should be changed every three months when the efficiency of the vacuum
pump declines (requiring increased time to reach vacuum levels) or if it becomes discolored.
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