Parr Instrument Series 5100 - Manual (Page 3)

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5100 Low Pressure Reactors
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Preface
Scope
These instructions describe the installation, opera-
tion and maintenance of Parr Series 5100 Fixed Head
Bench Top Reactors offered in six sizes from 160 mL
to 1.5 L with glass and/or metal cylinders. They cover
the basic steps to be followed for installing these
reactors and describe the function of all standard
components. They are intended to be used in con-
junction with several related instruction sheets listed
on the previous page. This information describes
several components which are common to most Parr
pressure reaction equipment, and includes safety
precautions and other related information applicable
to all reaction laboratories. The users should study all
of these instructions carefully before starting to use
these vessels so that they will fully understand the
capabilities and limitations of the equipment.
Related Instructions
The following Parr publications are also available to
further your understanding of this instrument and
its component parts:
No. Description of Instructions
230M Safety Precautions to be observed when
operating Pressure Reaction Equipment
231M Parr Safety Rupture Discs
548M 4848 Reactor Controllers
549M 4848 Controller CD-ROM
553M A2110E Motor Controller
234M Parr Magnetic Drives
323M Parr Pressure Relief Valves
201M Limited Warranty
FX004 Health & Safety Assurance Certification
Intended Usage
This system has been designed for use as a low
pressure reactor system. It has been designed,
built, and tested to strict physical and electrical
standards. However, it is the user's responsibility
to install and operate it in conformance with local
pressure and electrical codes.
If the instrument is used in a manner not specified
by Parr Instrument Company, the protection pro-
vided by the equipment may be impaired.
Safety Information
To avoid electrical shock, always:
1. Use a properly grounded electrical outlet of
correct voltage and current handling capability.
2. Ensure that the equipment is connected to
electrical service according to local national
electrical codes. Failure to properly connect may
create a fire or shock hazard.
3. For continued protection against possible
hazard, replace fuses with same type and rating
of fuse.
4. Disconnect from the power supply before
maintenance or servicing.
To avoid personal injury:
1. Do not use in the presence of flammable or
combustible materials; fire or explosion may
result. This device contains components which
may ignite such material.
2. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
General Specifications
Electrical Ratings
Controller ratings are found in the Operating Instruc-
tions for the controller supplied with your reactor
and on the controller data plate.
Before connecting a controller to an electrical outlet,
the user must be certain that the electrical outlet has
an earth ground connection and that the line, load
and other characteristics of the installation do not
exceed the following limits:
Voltage: Fluctuations in the line voltage should not
exceed 10% of the rated nominal voltage shown on
the data plate.
Frequency: Controllers can be operated from either
a 50 or 60 Hertz power supply without affecting their
operation or calibration.
Current: The total current drawn should not exceed
the rating shown on the data plate on the controller
by more than 10 percent.
Thermocouple: Unless otherwise specified, all
Series 4848 Controllers operate with a Type J (iron-
constantan) thermocouple. The total resistance of
the thermocouple and the lead wires should not
exceed 100 ohms. If the resistance of the thermo-
couple circuit is higher, it will reduce the sensitivity
of the control system.