User Manual

Parr Instrument Company
4575/76 HP/HT Pressure Reactors
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
Pressure and Temperature Limits 6
Assemble the Reactor 6
Identify the Valves 8
Gas Inlet Valve 8
Gas Release Valve 8
Liquid Sampling Valve 8
Other Vessel Head Fittings 9
Safety Rupture Disc 9
Type J Thermocouple 9
Pressure Gage 9
Gage and Valve Adapters 9
Accessories 10
Internal Cooling Loop 10
Liners 10
Spare Parts Kit 10
Variable Speed Electric Motor 10
Air Motor 11
How to Use the Vessel 12
Fixed Head Vessels 12
Moveable Head Vessels 12
To open the Vessel 12
Before closing the Vessel 12
To Close the Vessel 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
Explosion Proof Operation 14
Periodic Pressure Tests 14
General Maintenance Notes 15
Reaction Vessel Parts List 16
Cylinders 17
Heads 17
Split Rings and Accessories 17
Vessel Heaters 17
Internal Fittings 18
External Fittings 19
Overarm Parts List 20
Drawings 22
4575A/76A 500/250 mL Fixed Head 22
4575B 500 mL Moveable Head 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: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
http://www.parrinst.com