Hybrid Atelier - EQUIPMENT

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Safety Training is REQUIRED before using this resource and must be cleared by Hybrid Atelier personnel.

Vacuum Chamber and Pump

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3 Gallon Vacuum Chamber kit used to degass silicones, epoxies, essential oils, urethanes, etc.
Silicone gasket to be used over 10,000 times without deterioration.
Chamber Kit Include: 3gl SS Base; Acrylic Lid, Silicone Gasket; Vacuum Gauge; Air Manifold With Valves; 5ft Hose
Vacuum Pump Voltage:110V 60HZ Power: 1/4 HP Single Stage 3.6CFM
Pump Ultimate Vacuum : 0.8Pa; Intake fitting: 1/4 inch Flare Oil Capacity : 220 ml

Eye Protection Required

Wear safety glasses.

Hazards

Implosion Risk

Vacuum can implode when improperly run.

Things to Avoid

Do not pump flammable gases
Maintain a 4 inch clearance around the pump.
Turning off the pump without having closed the vent.
Do not leave a vacuum chamber under full vacuum for more than 24 hours to avoid cracking.

Safety Checks

When the needle stops moving, close the vent, then turn off the pump.
Do not go past -29 inHg.

Operational Checks

Make sure the vacuum pump oil level is above the minimum using the leveline.