Parr Instrument Series 4590 - Manual (Page 3)

4590 Micro Reactors
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PREFACE 4
Scope 4
Related Instructions 4
Intended Usage 4
Safety Information 4
General Specifications 4
Electrical Ratings 4
Explanation of Symbols 5
Environmental Conditions 5
Unpack Carefully 5
Provisions for Lifting and Carrying 5
Cleaning & Maintenance 5
User’s Responsibility 6
Fixed Head or Removable Head Vessel Design 7
Flat Gasket or Self Sealing O-Ring Closure 7
INSTALLATION 8
Pressure and Temperature Limits 8
Assemble The Reactor 9
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
ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS 11
Liners 11
Spare Parts Kit 11
Air Motor 12
HOW TO USE THE VESSEL 14
To open the Vessel 14
Before Closing the Vessel 14
Sealing Vessels with PTFE Gaskets 14
Sealing with Flexible Graphite Gaskets 14
O-Ring Closures 14
Gas Connections 15
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
Technical Support 17
SERIES 4590 VESSEL PARTS LISTS 18
Standard Reaction Vessel Parts List 18
High Pressure Reaction Vessel Parts List 21
HP/HT Reaction Vessel Parts List 23
Overarm and Stand Parts List 24
Support Stands 25
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