1. Putative ring seal on the top edge of the boiler to avoid leakage as pictures. amd check the thermometer to make sure its tightened on the lid 2. Place the lid and fasten the four locking latches to ensure that this boiler i completely sealed | Fix the Corrugated Water Ling, hand tighten] 3. With the condenser as pictured Make sire the distillate outlet is well tightened on keg. The condenser will have J! holes. The top one is for water come in, you could use the tube to connect ito a tap.