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If using isolating valves and adapters
To attach isolating valves, screw the appropriate
adapters (if required) onto the lower supply and
upper return manifold right-angled connectors, and
check that they are fully tightened.
Then screw the appropriate isolating valves onto
the adapters (if required), and ensure that they are
fully tightened.
Finally, screw the thermofluid hoses onto the
isolating valves and tighten with a wrench.
Ensure that all hoses and connectors remain fully
tightened.
If not using isolating valves and adapters
If isolating valves are not going to be used, screw
the thermofluid hoses directly onto the right-
angled connectors on the lower supply and upper
return manifolds, ensuring they are fully tightened
with a wrench.
Important information
→ The lower supply and upper return manifolds are supplied with M24 fittings as standard. If the
thermofluid hoses you are using do not have M24 fittings, then an adapter will be required.
Warning!
 Care must be taken to avoid pressurising the vessel jacket.
 Never run the thermoregulator with the isolating valves closed. This would expose the vessel
jacket to full pump pressure, which could result in glassware failure/breakage.
 Never leave the vessel with both isolating valves closed when the jacket contains heat transfer
fluid. Expansion of the fluid caused by temperature change could result in glassware
failure/breakage.