Radleys Reactor-Ready Lab Reactor - Attaching a Collection Vessel

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Important information
→ It is important to obtain a good seal between the filter plate and the filter vessel for maximum
filtration performance and to avoid leakages. To achieve the correct tension, adjust the bolt on
the clamp fastening by screwing it in or out to increase or decrease the compression force on the
seal. However, take care not to overtighten the bolt as this may damage the vessel or gasket.
Useful notes
❖ The design of the vessel support clamp allows for slight variations in the size of the vessel flange.
6.2.3 Attaching a collection vessel
Step 1
Attach a length of PTFE tubing to the BOV
connector (supplied). To do this, remove the black
cap and compression fittings on the BOV connector.
Push the PTFE tubing through the cap, and slide the
compression fittings onto the tubing in the correct
order and orientation.
Position the fittings so that they are flush with the
end of the tubing.
Screw the black cap back onto the BOV connector.
Important information
→ To minimise the dead volume in this fitting, the PTFE tubing should be flush with the inner fittings
of the cap on the BOV connector, and not protrude beyond them. To check this, remove the cap
once the tubing has been installed, visually inspect, and adjust the tubing if necessary. Then refit
the cap.