Sample Tube Installation on Degas Ports

  1. While holding the degas port plug, loosen, then remove the connector nut and plug from the degas port by turning the connector nut counterclockwise.
  1. Degas port connector nut
  2. Plug
  3. O-ring (1/4 in. from top of tube)
  4. Ferrule
  1. Remove the rubber stopper (if used instead of a seal frit) from the sample tube. Place the degas port connector nut, ferrule, and O-ring onto the sample tube set.
  2. Attach the sample tube set to the degas port. Push the sample tube in to a full stop. Secure the sample tube in place by sliding the connector nut, ferrule, and O-ring up onto the degas port and turning the connector nut clockwise. Tighten the nut securely by hand.
  3. Place a heating mantle over the bulb of the sample tube and secure the mantle in place with a mantle clip.
  1. Power plug
  2. Thermocouple plug
  3. Heating mantle
  4. Mantle clilp
  1. Insert the heating mantle thermocouple plug into the thermocouple connector on the analyzer. Insert the heating mantle power plug into the power connector on the analyzer and twist to lock securely.