Parr Instrument 1108R - Manual (Page 2)

P a r r I n s t r u m e n t C o m p a n y 2
1108R Oxygen Combustion Vessel
Preface 3
Scope 3
Head Seal Modification 3
Related Instructions 3
Customer Service 3
Operating the 1108R Oxygen Combustion Vessel 4
Precautions 4
Special Alloy Construction 4
A Chlorine-Resistant Bomb 4
Other Special Purpose Bombs 4
Allowable Sample Size 5
Attaching the Cotton Thread 5
Liquids in the Bomb 5
Closing the Bomb 5
Filling the Bomb 6
Recovering the Combustion Products 7
An Optional Recovery Procedure 7
Samples and Sample Holders 8
Particle Size and Moisture Content 8
Combustion Aids 8
Sample Pellets 8
Combustion Capsules 8
Foodstuffs and Cellulosic Materials 9
Coarse Samples 9
Corrosive Samples 9
Liquid Samples 9
Gelatin Capsules 9
Tape-Sealed Sample Holders 10
Heavy Oils 10
Explosives and High Energy Fuels 10
Operating Suggestions 11
Poor Combustion 11
Oxygen Charging Pressure 11
Maintenance and Safety Instructions 12
Bomb Maintenance 12
Bomb Repairs and Proof Tests 13
1108R Maintenance Checklist 14
Parts 16
1108R Parts Diagram Key 16
Parts for the 1108R Oxygen Combustion Vessel 17
Parts for the 2901 Ignition Unit 18
Parts for the 1825 Oxygen Filling Connection 19