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383M Parr 4520 Bench Top Reactor Inst
383M Parr 4520 Bench Top Reactor Inst
383M Parr 4520 Bench Top Reactor Inst
4520
Bench Top Reactors
Operating Instruction Manual
Parr Instrument Company 4520 Bench Top Reactors
PREFACE
Scope General Specifications
These instructions describe the
installation, operation and maintenance of Electrical Ratings
Parr Series 4520 Bench Top Reactors Controller ratings are found in the
offered in one and two liter sizes. They Operating Instructions for the controller
cover the basic steps to be followed for supplied with your reactor and on the
installing these reactors and describe the controller data plate.
function of all standard components. They
are intended to be used in conjunction with Before connecting a controller to an
several related instruction sheets listed on electrical outlet, the user must be certain that
the previous page. This information the electrical outlet has an earth ground
describes several components which are connection and that the line, load and other
common to most Parr pressure reaction characteristics of the installation do not
equipment and includes safety precautions exceed the following limits:
and other related information applicable to all
reaction laboratories. The users should Voltage: Fluctuations in the line voltage
study all of these instructions carefully before should not exceed 10% of the rated nominal
starting to use these vessels so that they will voltage shown on the data plate.
fully understand the capabilities and
limitations of the equipment. Frequency: Controllers can be operated
from either a 50 or 60 Hertz power supply
without affecting their operation or
Safety Information
calibration.
To avoid electrical shock, always:
Current: The total current drawn should not
1. Use a properly grounded electrical outlet
exceed the rating shown on the data plate on
of correct voltage and current handling
the controller by more than 10 percent.
capability.
2. Ensure that the equipment is connected
Thermocouple: Unless otherwise specified,
to electrical service according to local
all Series 4848 Controllers operate with a
national electrical codes. Failure to
Type J (iron-constantan) thermocouple. The
properly connect may create a fire or
total resistance of the thermocouple and the
shock hazard.
lead wires should not exceed 20 ohms. If
3. For continued protection against possible
the resistance of the thermocouple circuit is
hazard, replace fuses with same type and
higher, it will reduce the sensitivity of the
rating of fuse.
control system.
4. Disconnect from the power supply before
maintenance or servicing.
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Explanation of Symbols
O Off Position
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Parr Series 4520 1 & 2 Liter Reactors are furnished with two structural options in addition to the
size, pressure range, stirrer motor, controller and similar options. These are:
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Pressure Gage
Thermocouple
Adapter Bushings
OTHER VESSEL HEAD FITTINGS psi, a relief valve is added and set to protect
the gage. A 1000 psi rupture disc is
installed as the fail-safe vessel protection.
Safety Rupture Disc For highly corrosive applications where
There is a safety rupture disc attached to the vapor phase might corrode the stainless
the head which is intended to rupture and Bourdon tube, Parr offers isolator
release the pressure before it reaches a assemblies in a variety of materials. These
dangerous level. A metal tag wired to the isolators with their internal piston isolate the
safety head identifies the burst pressure at vapors from the gage.
room temperature for that particular disc. A The gage adapter includes a ¼” NPT
similar tag is furnished with each side port with a plug installed. This position
replacement disc. This tag must remain with may be used for a variety of fittings such as
the apparatus at all times so that both a needle valve, pressure transducer or relief
present and future operators will be aware of valve.
the disc rating. Users should read the
discussion of rupture discs given in the
Instruction Sheet No. 231M for a complete Gage and Valve Adapters
description of the characteristics of rupture The pressure gage and the combined
discs and the precautions to be observed gas inlet and sampling valves are attached
when operating pressure equipment to the head with an adapter which allows
protected by this type of safety device. these fittings to be drawn up tightly when
A typical pre-bulged disc can be used to facing in any direction. To attach these
90% of the rating on the tag. For additional fittings to the head, screw the gage or valves
protection, the user should install an firmly into the adapter, then run the 209HC4
adequate and safe venting system for bushing onto the threaded stem as far as it
removing any toxic, flammable or volatile will go. Screw this assembly into the head
material which would be released if the until the nose of the adapter is seated; then
rupture disc should burst. A connector for back it off until the valve or gage is facing in
attaching 3/8” OD tubing to the discharge the desired direction. Now hold the fitting
port of the rupture disc is provided for this firmly in place and close the joint by
purpose. tightening the 209HC4 bushing. This
connection can be made and broken
Type J Thermocouple repeatedly without destroying the sealing
A Type J thermocouple with a 1/8” dia. faces. A light coating of thread lubricant,
Stainless steel sheath is furnished with the such as Parr No. 424HC2 High Temperature
reactor. Insert this thermocouple into the Anti-Seize Lube, applied to the threads and
thermowell and connect it to the to the nose of the adapter will help to obtain
thermocouple socket on the rear panel of a tight joint.
the temperature controller using the A470E2 Note: Do not use PTFE tape on the
extension wire furnished with the reactor. straight thread connections of the coned
adapters and mating bushings. PTFE tape
should only be used on the (NPT) threads
Pressure Gage such as the needle valves or gage
The pressure gage furnished with this connection.
reactor has a T316 Stainless Steel Bourdon
tube. Gages are furnished in a variety of
ranges to met individual needs. Typically,
the gage and the rupture disc are furnished
as matched ranges. For applications where
a gage is selected with a range under 1000
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ACCESSORIES
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Air Motor
Variable speeds from 100 to 2000 rpm If the motor becomes sluggish, flush it
can be obtained by replacing the standard with a non-flammable solvent in a well
motor with an A1393HC air motor assembly. ventilated area. Disconnect the air line and
This motor operates on compressed air muffler and pour a small amount of solvent
which must be supplied at 40 psig minimum into the inlet port. Rotate the shaft by hand
pressure with at least 10 CFM available at in both directions for a few minutes; then
that pressure. It is furnished with a speed connect the air line and run the motor until
control valve and oiler, all assembled on a there is no further trace of solvent in the
mounting bracket. exhaust.
To operate reactors equipped with an air If the muffler felts are dirty, wash them in
motor, mount the assembly firmly on the solvent or replace them.
stand and connect the air hose to a Re-lubricate the motor with a squirt of oil into
compressed air line. For best torque and the chamber and reassemble.
speed control the piping to the motor should If it becomes necessary to disassemble
be at least 1/4" IPS or larger. Fill the oiler the motor to replace the vanes, follow the
with SAE 10 oil and adjust the oiler to feed directions given in the instruction sheet
one drop per minute into the air stream. For published by the Gast Manufacturing
long continuous runs at high speeds the Corporation, Benton Harbor, Michigan.
oiling rate should be increased to three
drops per minute.
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controller is to be installed in an
explosion proof housing, the user must
EXPLOSION PROOF provide the necessary housing and
installation.
OPERATION
3. The Heater
If the local safety code requires that The elements in the heater could be
equipment installed in the user’s laboratory dangerous in an explosive atmosphere if
must be explosion proof, there are four the surface temperature of the element
possible ignition hazards to be considered: becomes high enough to ignite
flammable vapors. This hazard must be
1. The Motor evaluated for each individual installation
The standard adjustable speed motor since major modifications are required if
is not explosion proof, yet these motors the heater must be isolated from the
are not unduly hazardous if operated in a surrounding atmosphere. Users who
well ventilated location where care is consider this a significant hazard are
taken to prevent the accumulation of urged to contact the Parr Instrument
explosive gases or vapors. To eliminate Company for further discussion and
any possible spark hazard originating at suggestions that might be helpful.
the motor, Parr can furnish an air motor
as described previously, or the reactor 4. The Wiring
can be equipped with a variable speed, The wiring provided with the standard
explosion proof motor that is approved reactor systems does not meet the
for use in Class 1, Groups C & D, and standards prescribed for explosion proof
Class 2, Groups E, F, & G atmospheres. operation. Optional, intrinsically safe
Explosion proof motors are furnished barriers are available.
with a temporary power cord and plug
which are not explosion proof. The user
should remove this temporary wiring and
replace it with an explosion proof switch
and wiring which will comply with the
local electrical code.
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PARTS LISTS
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Front View
Removable Head Flat Gasket
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Front View
Fixed Head Flat Gasket
Light Duty Footless Mag Drive
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Back View
Fixed Head Flat Gasket
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Overarm Assembly
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Revision 02/08/13