3800 N.

Mill Road
Vineland, NJ 08360
Phone: 800.843.1794
Fax: 800.922.4361

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR

10L, 15L, & 20L JACKETED
PROCESS REACTOR SYSTEMS

New & Improved Open 1/4 HP Electric

Frame Design Provides Stirrer Motor
Excellent Accessibility

5-Neck Lid with Large

Powder Addition Port. Digital Motor
Perfluoro O-Rings on 60 Controller/Temp
& 200mm Flanges Monitor, Wi-Fi
Connection

Improved Support Clamp

Reactor Jacket Auto-Centers Reactor
with Graduation and Lid Allowing Quick
Scale on Both Sides Installation & Removal

19mm Stirrer Shaft

Lower Support Plate and and Agitators
PTFE Ring have a V-
Shaped Opening Allowing
Support Bushings for
an Unobstructed View of
Optional Safety Shield
the Bottom Valve

Zero Dead Space

Detachable Drain Valve
Heavy Duty
has Knob with Laser
Lockable Casters
Etched Directional
Arrows for Open & Close

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 Read Entire Assembly Instructions Before You Begin. Familiarize Yourself with All of the Parts,
and Pay Close Attention to All Notes and Highlights.

Support frames are shipped via common carrier and require loading dock access with a fork lift or
jack. If you do not have a loading dock, then a lift gate-equipped truck must be requested at the
time of order.

For your convenience, the jacketed process reactor, the fully assembled reactor head, stirrer shaft &
agitators, Tru-Stir™ stirrer shaft coupling, flake catching cup, PTFE stirrer bearing, temperature probe &
adapter, S.S. inlet/outlet adapters and motor are shipped assembled on the support frame. PTFE
sleeves and keck clips are available separately.

Unpack all of the parts and check against the packing slip to make sure you have received all
necessary components. If possible, keep some of the packaging materials from the wood crates in
case you need to return items for repair or replacement.

Crate # 1:
• Unpack the support frame with reactor and components by removing the plastic electrical
ties that hold the reactor in place and remove the cardboard/foam packing from around the
reactor. Re-tighten all of the Allen screws with the supplied wrenches, adjust all black knobs
and tighten torque knobs. The red silicone pad should be touching the straight section of the
glass below the reactor flange. CHECK ALL ALLEN SCREWS BEFORE PROCEEDING; SCREWS CAN
LOOSEN DURING SHIPMENT.
• Attach the Tru-Stir™ stirrer shaft coupling to the 1/4 HP electric stirrer motor.

Crate # 2:
• Contains the condenser, zero dead space drain valve, temperature monitor/motor controller,
and other miscellaneous parts.

Move the reactor assembly and parts near the hood or area where the reactor will be used, but
allow enough space to move freely around the support frame. During setup, preparation, and
process, it is best to keep the wheels in their locked position by stepping down on the tab.

*PLEASE NOTE:
Torque knobs should
Black Knobs for be checked
Vertical Height periodically to ensure
Adjustment the torque function
has not been
adversely affected
by corrosion.
Torque
Knobs*

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 Overhead Stirrer Motor

Air Motor 1/4 HP Vertical Motor

1/4 HP Horizontal Motor Explosion Proof (XP) Motor

The motor is installed on the support frame when shipped. Use the following instructions should you need to
remove or adjust these components.

Components Needed for Overhead Stirrer Motor:

1ea CG-2033-B-25 1/4 HP Vertical Electric Stirrer Motor
1ea CG-2025-20 Air Motor* (Optional)
1ea CG-2033-V-75 Motor Controller/Temperature Monitor (Only Supplied with 1/4 HP Electric Stirrer Motor)
1ea CG-2044 Tru-Stir™ Stirrer Shaft Coupling
1ea CG-9253-10 Small Kwik Klamp II
1ea CG-3498-03 90° Support Rod

1. The support frame has a universal motor mount. It can be used with an (vertical or horizontal) electric,
air, or optional explosion proof (XP) motor. The mount automatically centers the motor directly above
the reactor.
2. The 1/4 HP electric motor is shipped attached to the support frame via four socket head cap screws.
3. When using the 1/4 HP electric motor, the digital controller with mounting bracket on side panel, needs
to be mounted on the S.S. upright. Use the small Kwik Klamp II and the 90° S.S. support rod to mount the
controller to the support frame. Tighten all knobs securely.

*The Air Motor requires the air supply be filtered and a lubricator be installed between the air source and motor.
Filter-Regulator-Lubricator (CG-2025-10) is available separately.

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 Stirrer Shaft and Agitator Assembly

CG-2093
CG-2097
Flake Retaining
Stirrer Shaft
Cup

CG-2095
Upper Agitator
Hole through the
Lower Portion of the
Stirrer Shaft

Glass Filled PTFE Pin

CG-2096 (MUST BE CUT TO
Lower Agitator LENGTH BEFORE
INSTALLING)

The stirrer shaft and agitators are assembled and installed when shipped. Use the following instructions should
you need to remove or adjust these components.

Components Needed for Stirrer Shaft and Agitator Assembly:

1ea CG-2097 Stirrer Shaft
1ea CG-2093 Flake Retaining Cup
1ea CG-2095 Upper PTFE Agitator
1ea CG-2096 Lower High Viscosity PTFE Agitator

1. The lower agitator assembly (CG-2096) is placed on the end of the stirrer shaft aligning the hole on the
stirrer shaft with the holes in the PTFE hub. The sand blasted portion is the lower end of the stirrer shaft.
Insert the glass filled PTFE pin. The pin must be cut to 24mm long before installing. Tighten the
compression fitting. PLEASE NOTE: THE PTFE PIN MUST BE INSTALLED BEFORE USING.
2. The upper agitator assembly (CG-2095) slides over the end of the shaft. The height from the bottom will
depend on the total volume you intend to run in the reactor.
3. Once you have the upper agitator in place, tighten the compression fitting as tight as possible (by
hand). For use at higher temperatures, Chemglass recommends heating the upper agitator hub with a
heat gun and then retightening. Then tighten the set screw on the flat of the stirrer shaft using a
screwdriver. This will minimize the possibility of the agitator falling or slipping at higher temperatures.
4. The PTFE flake retaining cup (CG-2093) slides over the top of the stirrer shaft and is positioned
approximately 18 inches from the bottom of the lower agitator assembly (CG-2096). For the cup to work
effectively, the final position will have to be adjusted so that it is not less than 1 inch away from the
bottom of the PTFE stirrer bearing.

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 Inlet/Outlet Jacket Connections

The stainless-steel adapters are assembled and attached when shipped. Use the following
instructions should you need to remove or adjust these components.

Components Needed for Inlet/Outlet:

2ea CG-1969-A-05 S.S. Adapters, 1” Beaded Pipe to M16x1.0 Male
2ea CG-1968-66 1” Beaded Pipe Couplings

1. Reactor jacket comes standard with 1” glass beaded pipe on the inlet/outlet.
2. Loosen the nut on the beaded pipe coupling. Wet the PTFE/Viton liner inside the coupling and
attach one side to the 1” beaded pipe on the jacket.
3. Insert the beaded pipe adapter (CG-1969-A) into the other side of the coupling.
4. Tighten the 1” beaded pipe coupling to 35in-lbs using a torque wrench.

MAX JACKET PRESSURE = 10 PSI

MAX T = 60°C
TEMPERATURE RANGE = -60 to 200°C

The Chemglass High Flow Manifold

System alleviates excessive
mechanical forces on the
inlet/outlet and prevents over
pressurizing with a pressure relief
valve. This manifold is available
separately, see CG-1969-M.

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 Zero Dead Space Drain Valve

WARNING: PLEASE NOTICE TEMPERATURE

LIMITATIONS ON O-RINGS LISTED BELOW
BEFORE USING THIS VALVE. PLEASE USE THE
CORRECT O-RING FOR THE TIP BASE ON YOUR
APPLICATION TEMPERATURE.

O-Ring Material Color Temp Range (°C)

Perfluoro Black or White -7 to 230
FEP-Silicone Orange -62 to 205

Components Needed for Zero Dead Space Drain Valve:

1ea CG-1968-GL-040 Zero Dead Space Drain Valve
1ea CG-1968-67 2” Beaded Pipe Coupling

1. Loosen the nut on the 2” beaded pipe coupling (CG-1968-67). Wet the PTFE/Viton liner inside
the coupling and attach on side to the 2” beaded pipe drain valve seat on the reactor.
2. Attach the drain valve assembly (CG-1968-GL-040) to the other side of the coupling. PLEASE
NOTE: PLUG MUST BE IN THE OPEN POSITION. AFTER ASSEMBLY, BE SURE THE PLUG IS IN THE
CLOSED POSITION PRIOR TO FILLING THE REACTOR.
3. Tighten the 2” beaded pipe coupling to 60in-lbs using a torque wrench.

BEFORE YOU START:

The reactor is now ready for use. Before filling the reactor, make sure the zero dead space drain
valve is in the closed position. Once setup is complete, the reactor can be moved into position and
connected to the circulator. Keep the wheels locked for added safety.

Chemglass presumes some knowledge of this type of equipment on the part of the end user.
Properties such as mechanical strength of glass, thermal stress introduced to the reactor from
exothermic reactions, allowable temperature differentials, pressure and vacuum must all be
considered with extreme caution.
If you have any questions, please contact our technical service department at (800) 843-1794 or
[email protected].

Optional Components:

Safety Shield Mechanical Seal Stir Bearing Data Logger Powder Addition Funnel Distillation Side Support Shelf

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 Complete Assembly Instructions

The jacketed process reactor, the fully assembled reactor head, stirrer shaft & agitators, Tru-Stir™
stirrer shaft coupling, flake retaining cup, PTFE stirrer bearing, temperature probe & adapter, S.S.
inlet/outlet adapters and motor are shipped assembled on the support frame. Use the following
instructions should you need to remove or adjust these components.
1. Attach the zero dead space drain valve (CG-1968-GL-040) to the reaction vessel via the 2”
beaded pipe coupling (CG-1968). Tighten the coupling to the specified torque setting.
2. Attach the S.S. beaded pipe adapters (CG-1969-A) to the inlet/outlet of the reaction vessel
via the 1” beaded pipe coupling (CG-1968). Tighten the coupling to specified torque setting.
PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ELECT TO USE THE CG-1969-M HIGH FLOW MANIFOLD SYSTEM, THIS NEXT
STEP CAN BE SKIPPED.
3. Carefully place the reaction vessel in the support frame on top of the supplied PTFE “V” cut
support ring. Replace the front reaction vessel clamp and tighten the torque knobs evenly
until you hear a “click”.
4. Place the 200mm Perfluoro o-ring into the groove of the reaction vessel flange.
5. Assemble the stirrer shaft, agitators, and PTFE flake retaining cup and lower into the reaction
vessel.
6. While lowering the reaction vessel lid onto the vessel, carefully insert the end of the stirrer shaft
through the 45/50 center neck of the lid. PLEASE NOTE: THE PTFE STIRRER BEARING IS NOT
INSERTED IN THE HEAD AT THIS TIME.
7. Dismantle then slide the PTFE stirrer bearing over the end of the stirrer shaft and “press” into the
center neck, sealing the o-ring.
8. Position the powder fill port towards the front of the reactor.
9. Secure the vessel and lid together with the quick release PTFE coated clamp, making sure the
entire o-ring is seated in the groove. Adjust the threaded bolt to improve the seal around the
flange.
10. Attach the Tru-Stir stirrer shaft coupling to the 1/4 HP electric stirrer motor shaft. Then attach the
motor to the support frame via the supplied four socket head cap screws.
11. Insert the end of the stirrer shaft into the stirrer shaft coupling and tighten the collar with an
Allen wrench. Check the vertical alignment of the reactor and adjust if necessary.
12. Tighten the black compression nut on the PTFE stirrer bearing, which compresses the bearing
onto the stirrer shaft.
13. Attach the motor controller/temperature monitor to the support frame via the small Kwik
Klamp II and 1/2" OD 90° S.S. support rod.
14. Attach the control cord from the electric stirrer motor to the bottom panel of the controller.
Make sure that the speed control knob on the controller is turned completely off BEFORE
turning the controller on. If using the air motor, attach air source to the motor. The brass needle
valve on the back of the air motor should be CLOSED.
15. Loosen compression nut and insert the thermocouple thru the thermocouple adapter and
then insert the adapter into the desired side neck. Adjust the depth of the thermocouple by
tightening the Chem-Thread at the top of the adapter. PLEASE NOTE: CHECK TO SEE THAT THE
THERMOCOUPLE DOES NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH EITHER OF THE AGITATORS BY MANUALLY
TURNING THE STIRRER SHAFT. Attach the thermocouple cord to the probe then to the
temperature monitor.
16. Attach the condenser and any other peripheral glassware.

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 Optional Components:

Safety Shield Mechanical Seal Stir Bearing

Side Support Shelf Distillation Side Support Shelf

Powder Addition Funnel Data Logger

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CG-1978-P, CG-1979-P and CG-3498 Probes for Reactor Systems Installed in Hazardous/XP or ATEX
environments.

Chemglass PT100 and thermocouple probes that will be used in a hazardous/explosion proof area
must be used with a Zener barrier.

Zener barriers are used in control and instrumentation systems for the process of standardized
signals, such as 20 mA or 10 V. Zener barriers contain intrinsically safe circuits that are to be used to
drive intrinsically safe field devices with hazardous area. The manufacturer’s data sheets must be
consulted. The relevant regulations and directives governing the intended application must be
followed. Zener barriers must be installed in conformance with the National Electrical Code. Please
check with your company/university.

PT100 Sensor in
Reactor System

3800 North Mill Road, Vineland, NJ 08360

US & Canada Phone: (800) 843-1794 International: (856) 696-0014
US & Canada Fax: (800) 922-4361 International: (856) 696-9102

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