Parr Instrument Series 4550 - Manual (Page 2)

Floor Stand Reactors
P a r r I n s t r u m e n t C o m p a n y 2
PREFACE 3
Scope 3
Related Instructions 3
Intended Usage 3
Safety Information 3
General Specifications 3
Explanation of Symbols 4
Environmental Conditions 4
Unpack Carefully 4
Provisions for Lifting and Carrying 4
Cleaning & Maintenance 4
User’s Responsibility 5
Fixed Head or Removable Head Design 6
Fixed Head or Removable Head Vessel Design 6
Flat PTFE Gasket or Self Sealing O-ring Closure 6
INSTALLATION 7
Pressure and Temperature Limits 7
Assemble the Reactor 8
IDENTIFY THE VALVES 10
Gas Inlet Valve 10
Gas Release Valve 10
Liquid Sampling Valve 10
OTHER VESSEL HEAD FITTINGS 11
Safety Rupture Disc 11
Type J Thermocouple 11
Pressure Gage 11
Gage and Valve Adapters 11
ACCESSORIES 12
Internal Cooling Coils 12
Variable Speed Electric Motor 12
Air Motor 12
Liners 12
Spare Parts Kit 12
Pneumatic Lift for Fixed Head Vessels 13
HOW TO USE THE VESSEL 14
Fixed Head Vessels 14
To open the Vessel 14
Before Closing the Vessel 14
To Close the Vessel 14
Removable Head Vessels 14
To Open the Vessel 14
Before Closing the Vessel 14
To Close the Vessel 14
Sealing Vessels with PTFE Gaskets 14
Gas Connections 14
Pressurizing the Vessel 15
Do Not Overfill the Vessel 15
Releasing Pressure 15
Withdrawing Liquid Samples 15
Initial Operating Test 15
MAINTENANCE 16
General Maintenance Notes 16
Periodic Pressure Tests 17
PARTS LISTS 18
Reaction Vessel Parts List 18
Overarm Parts List 21
Cooling Coil Parts List 22
Heaters Parts List 23
DRAWINGS 24
4553 - 1 Gallon Fixed Head Stand Assembly 24
4554 - 2 Gallon Fixed Head Stand Assembly 26
Customer Service
Questions concerning the installation or operation
of this instrument can be answered by the Parr
Customer Service Department:
1-309-762-7716 • 1-800-872-7720
Fax: 1-309-762-9453
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.parrinst.com