Attaching Drain Connections - Thermo Scientific 3911 Operating Manual

Forma environmental chamber
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Forma
NOTE
To prevent accidental slip off of the connecting hose and flooding of the floor,
use of carboy with barbed fitting only.
NOTE
The maximum water consumption of this environmental chamber could be as
high as 2 gallons per day. When using an alternate water supply method, it is
recommended that the supply be checked periodically based on source
volume.

Attaching Drain Connections

The cabinet's 3/8" MPT drain connection is located on the rear (lower left side) of the
cabinet (Figure 4-3). A P-trap is included with the unit and must be installed on the
connection.
Drain connection for evaporator
and floor drain. Requires a P-TRAP.
P-Trap Installation Location
Figure 4-3
To install the drain connection:
1. Using teflon pipe thread tape, tape the threads on the cabinet drain connection.
2. Using an open end adjustable wrench, install the P-trap onto the connection. Make
sure the trap section is positioned down.
3. Push a piece of 3/8" ID tubing onto the trap and direct the tubing to a convenient
drain. Install a hose clamp on the tubing, if desired. A condensate evaporator (P/N
1900031) or condensate pump (P/N 184062) may also be used.
To connect the nylon adapter from the front drip trough, do not install a p-trap on the
nylon adapter (Figure 4-3). Push a piece of 3/8" ID tubing onto the nylon adapter and
direct the tubing to a convenient drain. Install a hose clamp on the tubing, if desired.
Installation |
Nylon adapter for
front drip trough. DO NOT TRAP.
Model 3900 Series | 4-5
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