Parr Instrument Series 5500 - Manual (Page 3)

Compact Micro Reactors
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Preface
Scope
These instructions describe the installation, opera-
tion and maintenance of Parr Series 5500 Compact
Micro Reactors which are offered in three sizes 25,
50 and 100 mL. They cover the basic steps to be
followed when installing these reactors and de-
scribe the function of all standard components.
They are intended to be used in conjunction with
several related instruction sheets. This information
describes several components which are common
to most Parr pressure reaction equipment, and
includes safety precautions and other related infor-
mation 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.
Related Instructions
The following publications are also available to fur-
ther your understanding of this instrument and its
component parts:
No. Description
201M Limited Warranty
230M Safety Precautions to be observed when
operating Pressure Reaction Equipment
231M Operating Instructions for Parr Safety
Rupture Discs
323M Operating Instructions for Parr Pressure
Relief Valves
441M Operating Instructions for the A3040HC
Compact Magnetic Drive
548M Operating Instructions for 4848 Reactor
Controllers
F0042 Health & Safety Assurance Certification
Safety Information
To avoid electrical shock, always:
1. Use a properly grounded electrical outlet of cor-
rect voltage and current handling capability.
2. Ensure that the equipment is connected to elec-
trical service according to local national electri-
cal 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 main-
tenance or servicing.
To avoid personal injury:
1. Do not use in the presence of flammable or com-
bustible 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
Controller ratings are found in the Operating In-
structions for the controller supplied with your reac-
tor 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 Se-
ries 4848 Reactor Controllers 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 thermo-
couple circuit is higher, it will reduce the sensitivity
of the control system.