Merck Millipore WP6211560 - Usage Guidelines; Pump Components Overview

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Usage Guidelines
• Always use the Millex
®
-FA
50
vent filter and 1/4 inch silicone tubing included with
the pump when applying vacuum. This will prevent liquids or vapors from entering
the pump. A properly attached Millex
®
-FA
50
vent filter is illustrated in Figure 1.
• For maximum protection of the pump, use the Millex
®
-FA
50
vent filter AND a vacuum
trap to protect the pump from vapors and gases. The vacuum trap consists of
a 1 liter filtering flask (Cat. No. XX1014705), No. 8 stopper (XX1014708) and
silicone tubing. Additional tubing is available as Cat. No. XX7100004. This assembly
is illustrated in Figure 2.
• Never pump or draw liquids through the pump. This will damage the pump.
The filter flask and vacuum trap should be emptied after each use.
Figure 1. Proper use of Millex
®
-FA
50
filter
Figure 2. Proper use of vacuum trap
and Millex
®
-FA
50
filter
Filter
holder
Millex
®
-FA
50
filter unit
Filter
flask
Vacuum
pump
Filter
holder
Millex
®
-FA
50
filter unit
Filter
flask
Vacuum
trap
Vacuum
pump
Pump Components
G
A
B C
D
E
F
Letter Description
A Handle
B Vacuum gauge
C Pressure gauge
D Pump head
E Vacuum valve
F Pressure valve
G On/off switch