Attach Vacuum Fittings For Vacuum Preparation - Micromeritics VacPrep Operator's Manual

2 Installation
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TTACH ACUUM
If the sample fluidizes easily and you are using a Flow Control Valve, install it at this
time using the instructions provided with the valve.
Six vacuum fittings with knurled retaining nuts, ferrules, and O-rings, are included in the
accessories kit. Attach a fitting to the flexible tubing at any degas station that will be used for
vacuum or vacuum-backfill sample preparation. Press the flexible tubing completely over the
barbed nipple on the end of the fitting. Loosely attach the knurled retaining nut, ferrule, and O-ring.
1/2 in. or 12 mm O-ring and
ferrule (for 1/2 in. or 12 mm
sample tubes)
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ITTINGS FOR
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ACUUM REPARATION
3/8 in. or 9 mm O-ring and
ferrule (for 3/8 in. or 9 mm
sample tubes)
061-42802-01 (Rev B) — Apr 2021
VacPrep Operator Manual