At the center of the cone was a voltage supply tube and two Geiger-Müller tubes.
The shanks should fit into the holes in the sink and protrude far enough so that the supply tubes can be connected to them.
Then reattach the supply tubes to the ends of the shanks or install new tubes.
Hook up the supply tube to the inlet opening under the tank and turn on the water.
Then I remembered it was connected with the main supply tube to our house.
Picking up one of the supply tubes, he put it in the front of his parka.
This is easily accommodated with multiple supply tubes from a single manifold on the outside of the autoclave.
Resolder if necessary; otherwise, attach the new supply tubes by following instructions supplied with them.
Water usually fills the supply tubes, so be prepared to wipe up spills.
The shanks should protrude through the holes in the sink far enough to connect the supply tubes.