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VACUUM DESICCATOR STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION:

The system is made of one cubic foot fiberglass enclosure for storage of sensitive materials in vacuum or dry nitrogen.

  • Size:  12"W x 12"D x 12"H
  • Vacuum Level Down to ~27" of Hg
  • Nitrogen Vent/Purge
  • 3-Way Switch for Changing Between Vacuum and Nitrogen Lines
FIG. 1 SHOWS DIFFERENT COMPONENTS

1.  Fiberglass Cabinet Structure
2.  Door Frame Assembly
3.  Valve Assembly
4.  Support Rack
5.  Removable Shelves
6.  Desiccant Pan

Vacuum desiccator diagram showing features.
Fig. 1 Schematic of Vacuum Desiccator & Its Components
OPERATION:

LOADING AND UNLOADING SAMPLES:

  • Loosen the Door Lock 
  • Turn the 3-Way Valve Towards the Nitrogen Line 
  • Turn on the Main Nitrogen Valve 
  • Wait for a Few Minutes
  • Put Your Samples Inside (Or Unload the Samples) When the Door Pops Open
  • Close the Lock
  • Turn on the Vacuum Pump 
  • Turn the 3-Way Valve Towards the Vacuum Line
  • Wait Until the Pressure Gauge of the Vacuum Pump Shows 27" of Hg
  • Close the 3-Way Valve (Middle Position)
  • Turn off the Vacuum Pump

NOTE:

      Keep Cabinet Always Under Vacuum or Nitrogen When Not Used.

CAUTION:

  • Do Not Force the Door Open by Hand When Cabinet is Still Under Vacuum
  • Do Not Exceed 10 psi Pressure for the Nitrogen Line

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