Labconco Protector Controlled Atmosphere Glove Box User Manual
User’s Manual
Protector®Controlled Atmosphere
Glove Boxes
Base Catalog
Model Number
50600 Manual Fiberglass Single 10 31 35 40 45
50800 Auto Fiberglass Single 10 31 35 40 45
50800 Combination Fiberglass Single 60 65 70 75 80
Notes: Manual is basic pressure control.
Auto is automatic pressure control.
Combination is automatic pressure control with blower and filter conversion for particulates.
Operation
Type
Liner
Material
Steel
Steel
Steel
America
100-115V
50/60 Hz
Liner
Width
Single 10 31 35 40 45 50601 Manual Stainless
Double 12 33 37 42 47
Single 10 31 35 40 45 50801 Auto Stainless
Double 12 33 37 42 47
Single 60 65 70 75 80 50801 Combination Stainless
Double 62 67 72 77 82
(Last Two Digits of Configured Catalog Number)
North
Electrical Receptacle Voltage/Frequency
British
(UK)
230V
50/60 Hz
Schuko
230V
50/60 Hz
China
Australia
230V
50/60 Hz
America
60 Hz Only
North
230V
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1
CHAPTER 2: PREREQUISITES 7
Support, Vibration & Preventive Requirements 8
Location Requirements 8
Oil & Exhaust Requirements for the Pressure Relief Bubbler 8
Electrical Requirements 9
Plumbing Requirements for Inert Gas, Vacuum, & Gas Purifier/
Drying Train 9
Space Requirements 10
CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED 11
Unpacking the Glove Box 12
Installing the Glove Box on a Supporting Structure &
Work Surface 12
Adding the Oil & Connecting the Pressure Relief Bubbler to
Outside Exhaust 13
Installation of Gloves to the Glove Ports 16
Connecting the Electrical Supply Source to the Glove Box 16
Connect the Plumbing Lines for Gas, Vacuum &
Gas Purifiers/Drying Trains 17
Validating the Glove Box 21
Oxygen Method Leak Testing Summary (ISO 10648-2) 24
Pressure Change Method Leak Testing Summary (ISO 10648-2) 25
CHAPTER 4: PERFORMANCE FEATURES AND
Performance Features 26
Safety Precautions 30
CHAPTER 5: USING YOUR GLOVE BOX 32
Routine Daily Work Procedures 32
Hazardous Use with Chemicals 34
Prohibited Acid Use 34
Auto Pressure Controller Operation 34
Front Panel Description 35
Rear Panel Description 35
Main Modes of Operation 36
Glove Box Pressure Control – Operation Mode 1 37
Glove Box Evacuation (Purge)/Fill – Operation Mode 2 38
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 26
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Transfer Chamber Evacuation (Purge) and Fill –
Operation Mode 3 39
Setup Menu – Operation Mode 4 40
CHAPTER 6: MAINTAINING YOUR GLOVE BOX 45
Routine Maintenance Schedule 45
Initial Certification 46
Recertification 46
Fluorescent Light Replacement 46
Solenoid Valve Replacement 48
Auto Pressure Controller Circuit Board Replacement 48
CHAPTER 7: ACCESSORIZING YOUR GLOVE BOX 50
CHAPTER 8: TROUBLESHOOTING 57
APPENDIX A: REPLACEMENT PARTS 58
APPENDIX B: DIMENSIONS 61
APPENDIX C: SPECIFICATIONS 62
APPENDIX D: CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE OXYGEN &
MOISTURE REMOVAL RATES 63
APPENDIX E: APPROXIMATE LIFE SPAN FOR ACCESSORY
ATMOSPURE RE-GEN GAS PURIFIER 69
APPENDIX F: IONIZER FAN PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 70
APPENDIX G: HELIUM LEAK TEST PROCEDURE 72
APPENDIX H: CONVERSIONS 74
APPENDIX I: REFERENCES 75
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 76
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Congratulations on your purchase of a Labconco Protector® Controlled
Atmosphere Glove Box manufactured with fiberglass or stainless steel in a
single or double width configuration. The Protector Controlled Atmosphere
Glove Box comes equipped with four manual valves, pressure relief bubbler
and either analog chamber pressure gauge indicators, or digital pressure
gauge indicators. The Protector Controlled Atmosphere Glove Box is
manufactured with either manual or automatic pressure control in single or
double width. Combination glove boxes utilize automatic pressure control
and feature HEPA or ULPA filters with integral blower. See Figures 1-1,
1-2, 1-3, and 1-4 at the end of Chapter 1. The glove boxes are designed to
provide an effective physical barrier between the laboratory and the glove
box interior. The barrier provides three distinct advantages. First, it helps
protect the technician from hazardous materials. Second, it protects materials
and laboratory equipment inside the main chamber from the effects of
exposure to ambient air, oxygen, and moisture levels. Third, it provides a
protective, leak-tight environment for your research, testing, or production
procedures.
The permeation rate for stainless steel glove boxes is less than 0.16 ppm/min
as tested to ISO 10648-2 test methods. The permeation rate for fiberglass
glove boxes is less than 0.30 ppm/min as tested to ISO 10648-2 test methods.
Each Protector Glove Box is helium leak tested at the factory to ensure no
individual leaks greater than 1 x 10
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cc/sec. The test results are as follows:
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Glove Box Type
Attainable
Purity
(ppm)
Oxygen Permeation
at -4" w.g. per
ISO 10648-2
Test Method (ppm/min)
ISO 10648-2
Acceptance Level
for Class 1 Controlled
Atmosphere Glove Box
(ppm/min)
Usable
Permeation
with pressure from
(-1" w.g. to +1" w.g.)
(ppm/min)
Gas Port
Permeant
O
2
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2
O
2
H
O
2
O
2
O
2
O
2
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2
Glove
Covers
Installed 0.4 0.2
Installed 2 1
None 0.9 0.8
None 3 2
None 0.30 0.16
None <1.67 <1.67
None 0.16 0.14
None 0.17 0.10
Protector (FRP) Protector (stainless)
The Protector Glove Boxes offer many unique features to enhance
performance. To take full advantage of them, you must read and understand
this manual and keep it handy for future reference. If you are unfamiliar with
how the Glove Boxes operate, please review Chapter 4: Performance
Features and Safety Precautions before you begin working in the glove box.
Even if you are an experienced user, please review Chapter 5: Using Your
Glove Box so you can use the glove box efficiently.
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Protector Controlled
Atmosphere Glove
Box with Auto
Pressure Control
shown with
AtmosPure Re-Gen
Gas Purifier and
Adjustable Height
Base Stand
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Figure 1-1
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Protector Controlled
Atmosphere Glove
Box with Manual
Pressure Control and
Adjustable Height
Base Stand
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Figure 1-2
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Protector
Combination Glove
Box utilizes Auto
Pressure Control for
controlled
atmospheres and
filtered air with
Integral Blower for
particulate
containment and
cleanliness
applications. The
Glove Box is shown
with the Adjustable
Height Base Stand.
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Figure 1-3
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Protector Double
Width Controlled
Atmosphere Glove
Box with Auto
Pressure Control
shown with
AtmosPure Re-Gen
Gas Purifier mounted
on a doublewide
mobile base stand
Figure 1-4
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Before you install the glove box, you need to prepare your site for
installation. You must be certain that the area is level and of solid
construction. In addition, a dedicated source of electrical power should be
located near the installation site to power the glove box. Additionally, the
glove box should be strategically placed in the lab to provide efficient
workflow and prevent operator interference from normal traffic flow.
Carefully read this chapter to learn the requirements for your installation site:
• The support, vibration and preventive requirements.
• The location requirements.
• The oil requirements and exhaust requirements for the pressure relief
bubbler.
• The electrical power requirements.
• The plumbing requirements for gas, vacuum, and gas purifiers or
drying trains.
• The space requirements.
Refer to Appendix B: Protector Glove Box Dimensions for complete glove
box dimensions.
Refer to Appendix C: Protector Glove Box Specifications for complete
electrical and environmental conditions, specifications and requirements.
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Chapter 2: Prerequisites
Support, Vibration and Preventive Requirements
In the preparation of a glove box site, please consider the following:
• A bench or stand that is rigidly mounted to the floor or fixed to the wall,
but not both, may be appropriate. 35" to 40" (889mm to 1,016mm) is
typical for standing height (Labconco adjustable height base stands
offered in Chapter 7 vary from 33" to 40" or 838mm to 1,016mm).
• The corners of a building typically have less vibration than the center,
which promotes analytical balance stability.
• The bench typically should not contain any vibration-producing
equipment, such as shakers or pumps.
• A marble slab with dampening pads placed within the enclosure is an
effective low cost means of controlling vibration for analytical balance
operation (see Balance Vibration Isolator in Chapter 7: Accessorizing
Your Glove Box).
Location Requirements
The Protector Glove Boxes have been designed to rest on a typical 29"-30"
(737mm-762mm) deep work surface. The height should be 35"-40" for
standing position. Avoid placing the glove box in high traffic areas where
walking might disrupt the operator or experimentation.
Oil and Exhaust Requirements for the Pressure
Relief Bubbler
To prevent over or under pressurization of the main glove box chamber and
prevent glass breakage, the Protector Controlled Atmosphere Glove Box
includes a pressure relief bubbler that activates at pressures and vacuums above
+5" water gauge or below -5" water gauge. The glove box ships with an oil
container with a specific gravity of 0.87 and the bubbler must be filled with oil
to a level of 6" (152mm). See Chapter 3 for instructions for adding oil.
WARNING: The overpressurization of air at positive
pressure would allow any contaminants inside the glove box
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to vent into the room. To control this venting into the
laboratory, Labconco recommends exhausting the 3/4"
diameter pipe from the pressure relief bubbler to the outside.
If needed, 3/4" I.D. neoprene hose circulation kits can be
ordered from Chapter 7. If needed, purchase the 5441403
HEPA Filter Exhaust Kit from Chapter 7 to exhaust the
bubbler through HEPA filtration and into the room.
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WARNING: In the case of failure caused by excessive
vacuum within the main chamber, the user must safely
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determine whether laboratory atmosphere entering the
glove box could result in fire, explosive hazard or damage
to property inside the glove box.
Electrical Requirements
Electrical receptacles should be located nearby for connecting the glove box
cords, or other optional laboratory equipment. Single width units require two
line cords and double width units require three line cords. Line cords are
each rated at 100-115V, 12A or 230V, 12A. The entire glove box is rated
115V, 12A or 230V, 12A or 100V, 12A. One outlet is located inside the
glove box and is rated for 115V, 10A or 230V, 10A or 100V, 10A. The
exterior vacuum pump outlet is rated 100-115V, 12A or 230V, 6A.
Doublewide models have an additional outlet, located inside the center of the
glove box and is rated for 115V, 10A or 230V, 10A or 100V, 10A.
Additional power strip accessories are available and can be connected to the
interior receptacle outlet (see Chapter 7).
Plumbing Requirements for Inert Gas, Vacuum,
and Gas Purifier/Drying Train
The Protector Controlled Atmosphere Glove Box has two valves located on
the main glove box chamber and two valves located on the transfer chamber.
The two valves on the main chamber should be used for the operation of the
main chamber inert gas inlet and vacuum outlet lines. For effective operation
and to prevent overpressurization that can cause glass breakage, the gas inlet
lines must never be set at a pressure greater than 10-14 psi (69-96 kPa)
through the use of a gas supply pressure regulator. The two valves on the
transfer chamber are used for inert gas inlet and vacuum outlet lines. The
transfer chamber lines can be connected together with the main chamber gas
inlet and vacuum outlet lines to simplify gas and vacuum connections to both
chambers. On the rear of the Protector Glove Boxes, there are two 3/4"
compression fittings for connection to an accessory AtmosPure Re-Gen Gas
Purifier or other drying train. The Gas Purifier per Figure 1-1 in Chapter 1 is
used for the removal of oxygen and moisture from the main chamber
atmosphere. Other drying trains can be used to remove organic vapors, acids,
ammonia, or radioisotopes. See Chapter 7 for ordering information and
Chapter 3 for setup. Illustrations for gas, vacuum, and gas removal
accessories are shown in Chapter 3.
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Chapter 2: Prerequisites
All solenoid valves utilize 3/8" (9.5mm) compression fittings or 3/8"
(9.5mm) hose barbs for soft tubing. Both styles are offered for your
convenience. Accessory gas and vacuum tubing kits are described in Chapter
7. Should you later require automatic chamber pressure controls (only for
manually operated Protector Controlled Atmosphere Glove Boxes), see
Chapter 3 for details on the accessory Pressure Controller and Chapter 7 for
ordering information. The Pressure Controller is standard with Protector
Glove Boxes with Auto Pressure Control and it automatically monitors and
controls pressures in both the main chamber and transfer chamber; it also
automates the operation of evacuating/purging and filling of the main
chamber (gas outlet and gas inlet) up to 499 cycles and transfer chamber up
to 199 cycles. Consult your Safety Officer should you require ventilation
and/or filtration of the vacuum pump exhaust. Filtered exhaust (0.2 micron)
and contaminate removal traps are available for the vacuum pump (see
Chapter 7). See Chapter 3 for typical installation of vacuum outlet and inert
gas inlet lines.
Space Requirements
The dimensions are shown in Appendix B: Dimensions. Adequate space to
the right of the transfer chamber is required for loading and unloading.
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Once the site for your glove box is properly prepared, you are ready to
unpack, inspect, install, and validate performance of your system. Read this
chapter to learn how to:
• Unpack and move the glove box.
• Set up the glove box with the proper supporting structure and work
surface.
• Add the oil and if required connect an exhaust system to the pressure
relief bubbler.
• Install the gloves.
• Connect the electrical supply.
• Connect the plumbing lines for gas, vacuum, and gas purifiers or
drying trains.
• Validate performance of the glove box.
Each Protector Glove Box model weighs as follows:
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• Fiberglass, 350 lbs/157 kg.
• Stainless, 500 lbs/225 kg.
• Stainless Doublewide, 1000 lbs/450 kg.
The shipping container allows for lifting with a mechanical
lift truck or floor jack. If you must lift the glove box
manually, follow safe-lifting guidelines. Do not lift by the
upper sheet metal façade and front panel as damage can
occur to the glove box liner.
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Unpacking the Glove Box
We recommend that you do not remove the glove box from its shipping
container until it is ready to be placed into its final location. Move the unit
by placing a flat, low dolly under the shipping skid, or by using a floor jack.
Carefully remove the shrink-wrap and crating on the glove box and inspect it
for damage that may have occurred in transit. If damaged, notify the
delivery carrier immediately and retain the entire shipment intact for
inspection by the carrier.
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FILED WITH THE DELIVERY CARRIER WITHIN
FIFTEEN (15) DAYS OF DELIVERY.
DO NOT RETURN GOODS WITHOUT THE PRIOR
AUTHORIZATION OF LABCONCO. UNAUTHORIZED
RETURNS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
IF ENCLOSURE WAS DAMAGED IN TRANSIT, YOU
MUST FILE A CLAIM DIRECTLY WITH THE FREIGHT
CARRIER. LABCONCO CORPORATION AND ITS
DEALERS ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING
DAMAGES.
Do not discard the packing material until you have checked all of the
components and tested the glove box.
Installing the Glove Box on a Supporting
Structure and Work Surface
Exercise caution when lifting or moving the glove box.
When installing the glove box onto a work surface or benchtop, ensure that
the structure can safely support the combined weight of the glove box and
any related equipment. The work surface should be as wide as the entire
glove box to properly support it. The front of the glove box should be
aligned with the front of the work surface for optimal comfort. A height of
35"-40" (889 mm-1016 mm) is appropriate for standing operation. Labconco
base stands from Chapter 7 may be adjusted in height from 33"-40" (838 mm
-1016 mm).
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Adding the Oil and Connecting the Pressure
Relief Bubbler to Outside Exhaust
The glove box ships with a separate oil container with a specific gravity of
0.87. The pressure relief bubbler prevents over or under pressurization of the
glove box main chamber and activates at pressures and vacuums above +5"
water gauge (1245 Pa) or below -5" water gauge (-1245 Pa) to prevent glass
breakage and glove box liner damage. See Figure 3-1 as the bubbler must be
filled with oil to a level of 6" (152 mm) measured vertically from the bottom
of the stainless steel bubbler. Add the oil through the open exhaust port using
a 3/4" I.D. hose (#5443500) and funnel.
As stated in Chapter 2, the main chamber pressure relief bubbler can be
exhausted back into the room or exhausted to the outside, if required. Figure
3-1 shows the location of the pressure relief bubbler exhaust. After
consulting with your Safety Officer and reading the prerequisites in Chapter
2, connect the exhaust the bubbler to the outside if your application requires
it. If needed, the 3/4" I.D. neoprene circulation hose kit can be used and
ordered from Chapter 7 to exhaust the bubbler to the outside. Furthermore,
should your application require HEPA filtered exhaust to the room, purchase
and install the 5441403 HEPA Filter Exhaust Kit from Chapter 7.
WARNING: The weight of the pressure relief exhaust
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ductwork system must be supported independently of the
glove box superstructure or damage may occur.
The exhaust system should be installed by a qualified
HVAC contractor.
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Liquid level sight
gauge. Fill oil to
6" (152 mm) from
bottom.
Consult with Safety
Officer for exhausting
3/4" OD to the outside.
Fill with 0.87 specific
gravity oil using a 3/4"
I.D. hose and funnel.
Bottom of bubbler
Figure 3-1
Pressure Relief Bubbler Set-up
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ON/OFF switch
number one
Input power cord
number one
Exterior vacuum
pump receptacle
(230V shown)
C.A. COM Port. 6-Pin
Communication Cable
Connector for shared
vacuum pump use with
accessory AtmosPure
Re-Gen Gas Purifier
(auto pressure control
models only)
Foot switch connection
(auto pressure control
models only)
Plug vacuum pump
in here for shared
vacuum pump use.
Input power cord
number two
ON/OFF switch
number two
Electrical Connections, Back of Glove Box with Auto Pressure Control
Figure 3-2
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Installation of Gloves to the Glove Ports
With the thumbs up and in a right/left orientation, secure the gloves in place
on the glove ports by stretching the beaded glove cuff into the glove port
groove nearest the window. Install the separate 8" diameter O-ring over the
gloves, into the outer groove of the glove port surface. Stainless steel band
clamps are provided for securing the separate O-ring into the glove port
groove. Replacement gloves and parts are listed in Chapter 7.
Figure 3-3
Glove Installation
Connecting the Electrical Supply Source to the
Glove Box
Connect the power cords supplied to both IEC electrical supply plugs located
on the back of the glove box. For doublewide models, connect one extra
power cord for the centrally located duplex on the left side. 100-115V
models are rated at 12 amps for each power cord. 230V models are rated at
12 amps for one power cord and 6 amps for the other power cord to power
the exterior vacuum pump outlet. The maximum circuit load for the
interior electrical duplex is 10 amps. The exterior vacuum pump receptacle
is rated at 8 amps for 100-115V models and 4.5 amps for 230V models. On
auto pressure control and combination models, a foot switch for pressure
control is supplied and is connected (3 position connector) to the back of the
glove box as marked. See Figure 3-2 for all electrical connections. See
Figures 1-1 and 1-3 for foot switch.
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Connect the Plumbing Lines for Gas, Vacuum,
and Gas Purifiers/Drying Trains
Labconco offers various vacuum and gas tubing installation kits listed in
Chapter 7 for connecting inert gas, vacuum, and gas purifiers to the glove
box. Refer to Figures 3-4, 3-5, 3-6, 3-7, and 3-8 that depict the installation
tubing kits. From Chapter 7, order Gas and Vacuum Tubing Connection Kit
5245100 or 5245200 and install using Figures 3-4 through 3-8. For effective
operation and to prevent overpressurization that can cause glass
breakage, the inert gas line must never be set at a pressure greater than
10-14 psi (69-96 kPa) through the use of a gas supply pressure regulator.
The primary connecting method involves the use of 3/8" O.D. x 3/16" I.D.
tubing for gas and vacuum line connections; a tube support insert must be
placed inside the soft tubing to prevent the tube from disconnecting. The
alternative connecting method uses a tube connector and hose clamp instead
of a tube support insert. Rotary vane vacuum pump model numbers can be
found in Chapter 7 and are required for all models as depicted in Figure 3-7.
Consult your Safety Officer to determine the suitability and requirement
for venting the exhaust port of a vacuum pump to the outside. An
accessory 0.2 micron filter or vacuum line particulate trap can be installed in
the vacuum line to prevent particulate material contamination of the vacuum
pump. The 0.2 micron filter can also be installed in the inert gas supply line
connected to the main chamber and transfer chamber to insure a particulate
free gas supply (see Chapter 7). If required, other accessory chemical traps
can also be added to the vacuum line to prevent vacuum pump contamination
(see Chapter 7).
For ultra low oxygen and moisture purity levels, Labconco recommends the
accessory AtmosPure Re-Gen Gas Purifier shown in Figure 1-1, Figure 1-3,
and Figure 3-7. (See performance results listed in Chapter 1.) See Chapter 7
to order the AtmosPure Re-Gen Gas Purifier. Chapter 7 and Figure 3-7 also
list and depict the AtmosPure Regeneration Plumbing Kit and AtmosPure
Circulation Kit required for proper performance of the AtmosPure Re-Gen
Gas Purifier. Chapter 7 also lists alternative drying trains that reduce oxygen
and moisture. Contact Labconco for further details.
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Rotary vane vacuum pump
electrical connection
Accessory
AtmosPure ReGen Gas Purifier
Circulation
Connections (3/4"
compression
fittings)
Electronic solenoid valves for glove box
models with auto pressure control
Inert gas connections (3/8" compression)
Vacuum line connections (3/8" compression)
Figure 3-4
Required Plumbing Connections
– Rear view of glove box with auto pressure control
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(only used with flexible lines for soft
tube support during compression)
Figure 3-5
Typical Orientation of Ferrules
Alternate Tube Connection Using Hose Connector
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Figure 3-6
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Figure 3-7
Rear View of Glove Box with auto pressure control, all plumbing connections,
and accessory AtmosPure Re-Gen Gas Purifier with plumbing connections
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