Parr Instrument Series 5000 - Manual (Page 3)

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5000 Series Multiple Reactor System
PREFACE
Scope
These instructions describe the installation,
operation, and maintenance of the Parr
Series 5000 Multiple Reactor System. They
cover the basic steps to be followed for
installing this system and describe the
function of all standard components. They
are intended to be used in conjunction with
several related instruction sheets listed in
the Table of Contents. This information
describes several components that 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.
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
Marked Voltages:
230VAC 50/60 Hz 6.5 Amps
115VAC 50/60 Hz 12.5 Amps
Controller ratings are found in the
Operating Instructions 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 5000 Multiple Reactor
Systems 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 thermocouple circuit is
higher, it will not function properly.