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KOLMAR TECHNOLOGIES

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
VO-1 and VO-2 VALVE OPERATORS

DO NOT OPEN DEWAR VACUUM VALVE WHEN COLDWELL IS STILL COLD.
CONDENSATION ON DETECTOR MAY DEGRADE PERFORMANCE.
IT TAKES EIGHT (8) HOURS TO WARM UP PASSIVELY.

Procedure:


  • 1. Extract plunger of operator VO-1
  • 2. Place the adapter over valve and tighten.
    Finger tightening is sufficient.
  • 3. Push plunger in to plug and screw in 2.5 to 3 turns.
    There is a mark on the knob.
  • 4. Place the smooth end (0.375 inch/ 9.5mm O.D.) into vacuum
    system -- the connection may be adapter on pump or a high vacuum hose.
  • 5. Rough pump manifold. Valve still closed.
  • 6. Open valve. Pull out plunger and valve plug to open dewar
    valve.
  • 7. Evacuate dewar to pressure less than 1E-6 Torr.
  • 8. Close Valve. Push plunger in completely.
  • 9. Close high vacuum valve and vent system, then unscrew
    plunger from valve plug. Then retract plunger.
  • 10. Loosen the adapter and remove VO-1 from de war.
  • 11. Replace dust cap on valve.
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