Parr Instrument Series 4540 - Manual (Page 2)

4540 High Pressure Reactor System
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
Vessel Head Design 6
PTFE Flat Gasket 6
INSTALLATION 7
Pressure and Temperature Limits 7
Assemble the Reactor 8
IDENTIFY THE VALVES 9
Gas Inlet Valves 9
Gas Release Valve 9
Liquid Sampling Valve 9
OTHER VESSEL HEAD FITTINGS 10
Safety Rupture Disc 10
Type J Thermocouple 10
Pressure Gage 10
Gage and Valve Adapters 10
ACCESSORIES 11
Serpentine Cooling Coil 11
Spare Parts Kit 11
Liners 11
Variable Speed Electric Motor 11
Air Motor 11
Pneumatic Lift for Fixed Head Vessels 12
HOW TO USE THE VESSEL 13
Fixed Head Vessels 13
Removable Head Vessels 13
MAINTENANCE 15
General Maintenance Notes 15
Periodic Pressure Tests 16
Technical Support 16
4540 SERIES REACTION VESSEL PARTS LIST 17
Standard Vessel Fittings 17
Heaters Parts List 19
Overarm Parts List 20
4540 SERIES DRAWINGS 22
4540 Series Vessel with Fittings 22
1/4 HP Light Duty FH/RH Overarm and Motor 24
1/8 HP Light Duty FH/RH Vessel Overarm and Motor 25
4544 600 mL Removable Head Reactor 26
4545 600 mL Fixed Head Reactor 27
4544/4544A 600 mL Removable Head Reactor 28
4545/4545A 600 mL Fixed Head Reactor 29
4546 1200 mL Removable Head Reactor 30
4547 1200 mL Fixed Head Reactor 31
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]
www.parrinst.com