Getting started with your Double Tilt Liquid Nitrogen Cooling Holder, model 1697
- Unpack and verify that the following parts are present:
- Double Tilt Cooling Holder (model 1697)
- Temperature Controller (model 1905)
- Valve upgrade kit (P/N 698.655UPG)
- If you are using an existing Turbo Pumping Station (model 655), install the valve upgrade kit (P/N 698.655UPG).
- Follow the instructions in 655.12000 Valve Installation Instructions.
- Place the Temperature Controller next to the Turbo Pumping Station, ensuring adequate access to all connectors and controls.
- Connect the standard cable (P/N 1905.51060) to the connector labeled Gatan 1 in the shown drawing:
- Connect the power cable to the Temperature Controller and plug into the wall.
- Turn on the Temperature Controller by briefly touching the button shown below:
- Insert the holder into the Turbo Pumping Station.
- Connect the standard cable to the end of the Double Tilt holder (#1).
- Attach the pumping tube to the port on the Double Tilt holder (#2).
- Open valve #3, then open valve #4.
- Turn on the Turbo Pumping Station.
- Using the menu on the Temperature Controller, set the system to Bake Out, then allow the system to bake out overnight.
- In the morning, first, close valve #4, then turn off the pumping station, and remove the holder for its first use.