Chapter 3: Getting StartedProduct Service 816-333-8811 or 1-800-522-7658 11If you did not receive one or more of the components listed for your Freeze Dryer,or if any of the components are damaged, contact Labconco Corporationimmediately for further instructions.Setting Up Your Freeze DryerAfter you verify receipt of the proper components, move your Freeze Dryer to thelocation where you want to install it. Then, follow the steps listed below.Component OrientationThe refrigeration system in the Freeze Dryer draws air in through the rear of thecabinet and exhausts air out through the sides. A minimum of 3" should beallowed between the back and sides of the Freeze Dryer and the adjacent wallsurface. Restriction of the airflow through the cabinet during operation couldadversely affect performance.After the console model is positioned at the location where it will be operated, itshould be securely attached to the floor. Use (2) 1/4" x 5.0 long wood screws orlag bolts if the floor is wood or concrete anchors if the floor is concrete. Two .312diameter holes are located in the floor of the lower cabinet. Using these holes as atemplate, mark the floor directly under the two holes. Roll the Console FreezeDryer aside and drill suitable pilot holes for the selected screws/anchors. Install thevacuum pump prior to securing the Console Freeze Dryer to the floor. Roll theConsole Freeze Dryer back into position and install the screws/anchors through theholes in the cabinet floor and into the building floor.FAILURE TO ATTACH THE CONSOLE FREEZE DRYER TOTHE FLOOR COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL TIPPINGAND POSSIBLE INJURYVacuum Pump ConnectionA vacuum pump as described in Chapter 2: Prerequisites is required to operateyour Freeze Dry System properly. The Freeze Dryer is equipped with a 3/4" ID,heavy wall, vacuum hose for connecting the collector chamber to the vacuumpump.Make certain that the oil in the vacuum pump is at the properlevel.Place the vacuum pump near the benchtop Freeze Dryer models. For consolemodels, from the back of the unit, place the vacuum pump on the floor of thecabinet.!)