Parr Instrument 1341 - Manual (Page 3)

1341 Plain Jacket Calorimeter
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Preface
Scope
These instructions cover the steps to be taken in
setting up and operating a Parr 1341 Plain Jacket
Calorimeter. The user should study these instruc-
tions carefully before starting to use the calorimeter
so that they will fully understand the capabilities of
the equipment, and be well aware of the safety pre-
cautions to be observed in its operation. Instructions
covering the operation of the 1108 Oxygen Combus-
tion Vessel and the use of other related apparatus
are provided in separate instruction manuals listed
below. The separate manuals which apply to a
particular calorimeter installation should be added
to and made a part of these instructions.
Related Instructions
No. Description
205M Operating Instructions for the 1108
Oxygen Combustion Vessel
207M Analytical Methods for Oxygen Bombs
545M Operating Instructions for 6775/6775A
Digital Thermometer
201M Limited Warranty
Important Information
Your Parr 1341 Plain Jacket Calorimeter has been de-
signed with function, reliability, and safety in mind.
It is your responsibility to install it in conformance
with local electrical codes.
This manual contains important operating and
safety information. You must carefully read and un-
derstand the contents of this manual prior to the use
of this equipment. For safe operation, please pay
attention to the alert signals throughout the manual.
Intended Usage
Do not use this equipment for anything other than
its intended usage. Protection provided by the
equipment may be impaired if used in a manner not
specified by Parr Instrument Company. This instru-
ment is to be used indoors.
Note About Nomenclature:
Historically, burning a sample enclosed in a
high pressure oxygen environment is known
as Oxygen Bomb Calorimetry and the vessel
containing the sample is known as an Oxygen
Bomb. The terms bomb and vessel are used
interchangeably.