Parr Instrument Series 5500 - Manual (Page 2)

Compact Micro 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
Safety Information 3
General Specifications 3
Electrical Ratings 3
Explanation of Symbols 4
Environmental Conditions 4
Intended Usage 4
Provisions for Lifting and Carrying 4
Cleaning & Maintenance 4
User’s Responsibility 5
Unpack Carefully 5
Flat PTFE Gasket or Self Sealing O-Ring Closure 6
Installation 7
Pressure and Temperature Limits 7
Assemble The Reactor 8
Identify The Valves 9
Gas Inlet Valve 9
Gas Release Valve 9
Liquid Sampling Valve 9
Other Vessel Head Fittings 9
Safety Rupture Disc 9
Type J Thermocouple 9
Pressure Gage 9
How To Use The Vessel 10
Removable Head Vessel Flat Gasket Closure 10
To Open the Vessel 10
Before Closing the Vessel 10
To Close the Vessel 10
Sealing Vessels with PTFE Gaskets 10
O-Ring Closures 10
Gas Connections 10
Pressurizing the Vessel 10
Do Not Overfill the Vessel 11
Releasing Pressure 11
Withdrawing Liquid Samples 11
Initial Operating Test 11
Accessories 11
Liners 11
Spare Parts Kit 11
Periodic Pressure Tests 12
General Maintenance Notes 12
Parts Lists 13
Internal Fittings* 13
External Fittings* 13
Vessel Heaters Parts List 15
Drawings 16
Motor/Overarm Layout 16
Tach Option Layout 17
Parts included when apparatus is EMC compliant: 17
25 mL and 50 mL Vessel Assemblies 18
100 mL Vessel Assembly 19
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