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The Glovebox will automatically adjust the Glovebox pressure to be between these two
limits.
5.2 Using the Antechambers
5.2.1 Manual Antechamber Control
This section describes the manual operation of the large Antechamber. Specifically, it lists the
steps necessary to transfer an object into and out of the Glovebox. These steps assume that the
atmosphere inside the chamber is pure and not open to the outside air.
Introducing an item into the Glovebox using the Large Antechamber
Figure 32 Large and Mini Antechambers
1
Ensure that the inner door is fully closed.
2
Ensure that the refill valve is closed.
3
Open the outside door and insert the object into the Antechamber.
4
Close the outside door.
5
Open the vacuum valve to evacuate the Antechamber (-29 in. HG ).
6
Close the vacuum valve and open the refill valve until the pressure reads –15 in HG.
7
Repeat steps 5) and 6 at least three times, finally refilling to atmospheric pressure.
8
Close the refill valve.
9
Open the inner door and remove the object from the Antechamber.
Large Antechamber
Mini Antechamber
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