Parr Instrument Series 5500 - Manual (Page 2)

Compact Mini Bench Top Reactors
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
INSTALLATION 6
Flat PTFE Gasket 6
Self Sealing O-Ring Closure 6
Pressure and Temperature Limits 7
Assemble The Reactor 8
Motor Coupling Connection/Operation 8
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 11
Liners 11
Spare Parts Kit 11
HOW TO USE THE VESSEL 12
To open the Vessel 12
Before Closing the Vessel 12
Sealing Vessels with PTFE Gaskets 12
Sealing with Flexible Graphite Gaskets 12
O-ring Closures 12
Gas Connections 12
Pressurizing the Vessel 12
Do Not Overfill the Vessel 13
Releasing Pressure 13
Withdrawing Liquid Samples 13
Initial Operating Test 13
Internal Cooling Loop 13
MAINTENANCE 14
General Maintenance Notes 14
Periodic Pressure Tests 14
Technical Support 15
PARTS LISTS 16
Reaction Vessel Parts List 17
Vessel Heaters Parts List 19
DRAWINGS 20
Motor/Overarm Layout 20
Tach Option Layout 20
100, 160, 300 mL Mini Compact Reactor 21
450 mL Mini Compact Reactor 22
600 mL Mini Compact Reactor 23
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