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399M
4590
Micro Bench Top Reactors
Operating Instruction Manual
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4590 Micro Reactors
PREFACE 4 HOW TO USE THE VESSEL 14
Scope 4 To open the Vessel 14

Related Instructions 4 Before Closing the Vessel 14
Intended Usage 4 Sealing Vessels with PTFE Gaskets 14
Safety Information 4 Sealing with Flexible Graphite Gaskets 14
General Specifications 4 O-Ring Closures 14
Electrical Ratings 4 Gas Connections 15
Explanation of Symbols 5 Pressurizing the Vessel 15
Environmental Conditions 5 Do Not Overfill the Vessel 15
Unpack Carefully 5 Releasing Pressure 15
Provisions for Lifting and Carrying 5 Withdrawing Liquid Samples 15
Cleaning & Maintenance 5 Initial Operating Test 15
User’s Responsibility 6
Fixed Head or Removable Head Vessel Design 7 MAINTENANCE 16
Flat Gasket or Self Sealing O-Ring Closure 7
General Maintenance Notes 16
Periodic Pressure Tests 17
INSTALLATION 8
Technical Support 17
Pressure and Temperature Limits 8
Assemble The Reactor 9 SERIES 4590 VESSEL PARTS LISTS 18
Standard Reaction Vessel Parts List 18

IDENTIFY THE VALVES 10
High Pressure Reaction Vessel Parts List 21
Gas Inlet Valve 10 HP/HT Reaction Vessel Parts List 23
Gas Release Valve 10 Overarm and Stand Parts List 24
Liquid Sampling Valve 10 Support Stands 25
OTHER VESSEL HEAD FITTINGS 11
Safety Rupture Disc 11 Customer Service

Type J Thermocouple 11 Questions concerning the installation or operation
Pressure Gage 11 of this instrument can be answered by the Parr
Customer Service Department:
ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS 11 1-309-762-7716 • 1-800-872-7720
Fax: 1-309-762-9453
Liners 11
E-mail: [email protected]
Spare Parts Kit 11 http://www.parrinst.com
Air Motor 12
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PREFACE Safety Information
To avoid electrical shock, always:
Scope 1. Use a properly grounded electrical outlet of
correct voltage and current handling capability.
These instructions describe the installation, opera-
tion and maintenance of Parr Series 4590 Bench Top 2. Ensure that the equipment is connected to
Micro Reactors which are offered in three sizes 25, electrical service according to local national
50 and 100 mL. They cover the basic steps to be fol- electrical codes. Failure to properly connect may
lowed when installing these reactors and describe create a fire or shock hazard.
the function of all standard components. They are 3. For continued protection against possible hazard,
intended to be used in conjunction with several replace fuses with same type and rating of fuse.
related instruction sheets listed below. This infor- 4. Disconnect from the power supply before
mation describes several components which are maintenance or servicing.
common to most Parr pressure reaction equipment,
and includes safety precautions and other related in-
To avoid personal injury:
formation applicable to all reaction laboratories. The
1. Do not use in the presence of flammable or
users should study all of these instructions carefully
combustible materials; fire or explosion may
before starting to use these vessels so that they will
result. This device contains components which
fully understand the capabilities and limitations of
may ignite such material.
the equipment.
2. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
Related Instructions
The following Parr publications are also included to General Specifications
further your understanding of this instrument and Electrical Ratings
its component parts: Controller ratings are found in the Operating Instruc-
tions for the controller supplied with your reactor
No. Description
and on the controller data plate.
201M Limited Warranty
230M Safety Precautions to be observed when Before connecting a controller to an electrical outlet,
operating Pressure Reaction Equipment the user must be certain that the electrical outlet has
231M Operating Instructions for Parr Safety an earth ground connection and that the line, load
Rupture Discs and other characteristics of the installation do not
exceed the following limits:
234M Operating and Maintenance Instructions
for Parr Magnetic Drives
Voltage: Fluctuations in the line voltage should not
323M Operating Instructions for Parr Pressure exceed 10% of the rated nominal voltage shown on
Relief Valves the data plate.
548M Operating Instructions for 4848 Reactor
Controllers Frequency: Controllers can be operated from either
FX004 Health & Safety Assurance Certification a 50 or 60 Hertz power supply without affecting their
operation or calibration.
Intended Usage Current: The total current drawn should not exceed
This system has been designed for use as a high the rating shown on the data plate on the controller
pressure reactor system. It has been designed, built, by more than 10 percent.
and tested to strict physical and electrical standards.
However, it is the user’s responsibility to install and Thermocouple: Unless otherwise specified, all
operate it in conformance with local pressure and Series 4848 Controllers operate with a Type J (iron-
electrical codes. constantan) thermocouple. The total resistance of
the thermocouple and the lead wires should not
If this equipment is used in a manner beyond its exceed 100 ohms. If the resistance of the thermo-
intended usage, the protection provided by the couple circuit is higher, it will reduce the sensitivity
equipment may be impaired. of the control system.
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Explanation of Symbols
II On position, full power heater switch

I On position, half power heater switch
O Off Position
~ Alternating Current (AC)

This CAUTION symbol may be present on the Product Instrumentation
and literature. If present on the product, the user must consult the ap-
propriate part of the accompanying product literature for more infor-
mation.
This CAUTION symbol indicates that the surface may be hot.
Protective Earth (PE) terminal. Provided for connection of the Protec-

tive Earth (green or green/yellow) supply system conductor.
Environmental Conditions Provisions for Lifting and Carrying

This instrument is intended to be used indoors. The 4590 and its components are very heavy. Before
moving ensure all cables are disconnected. Use
proper and safe lifting techniques when installing or
moving the 4590 and/or its components.
Caution!
Do not use in hazardous atmospheres.
Cleaning & Maintenance
Periodic cleaning may be performed on the exterior
Operating: 15 ºC to 35 ºC; maximum relative surfaces of the instrument with a lightly dampened
humidity of 80% non-condensing. cloth containing mild soap solution. All power should
Installation Category II (over voltage) in accordance be disconnected when cleaning the instrument.
with IEC 664.
Pollution degree 2 in accordance with IEC 664. There are no user serviceable parts inside the product
Altitude Limit: 2,000 meters. other than what is specifically called out and discussed
Storage: -25 °C to 65 °C; 10% to 85% relative humidity. in this manual. Advanced troubleshooting instructions
beyond the scope of this manual can be obtained by
calling Parr Instrument Company in order to determine
Unpack Carefully which part(s) may be replaced or serviced.
Unpack the equipment carefully and check all the
parts against the packing list. If shipping damage
is discovered, report it immediately to the deliver- Ensure that any hot surfaces have had adequate
ing carriers. The vessel, motor, heater, and tem- time to cool before cleaning or maintaining
perature controller may be packed separately for the reactor and/or its components.
convenience in shipping, but these parts are easily
reassembled. Examine the components closely for
any loose parts or shipping damage and be sure to
check all layers of packing materials thoroughly so
as not to overlook any parts which might otherwise
be discarded.
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User’s Responsibility
All Parr Reactors and pressure vessels are designed and manufactured with great care to assure safe operation
when used within their prescribed temperature and pressure limits. But . . . the basic responsibility for safety
when using this equipment rests entirely with the user; who must:
1. Select a reactor or pressure vessel which has the 2. Install and operate the equipment within a
capability, pressure rating, corrosion resistance suitable barricade, if required, with appropriate
and design features that are suitable for its in- safety accessories and in full compliance with
tended use. Parr engineers will be glad to dis- local safety codes and rules.
cuss available equipment and material options
with prospective users, but the final responsi- All standard Parr pressure vessels are provided
bility for selecting a reactor or pressure vessel with either a suitable relief device or a means
that will perform to the user’s satisfaction in any to attach one (typically in the form of a plugged
particular reaction or test must rest with the user opening). When a pressure vessel is delivered
– not with Parr. without a pressure venting device, it is the cus-
tomer’s responsibility to provide pressure relief
In exercising the responsibility for the selection in order to protect the operator and the equip-
of pressure equipment, the prospective user ment from destructive high pressures. If you
is often faced with a choice between over- or need more information or need help in selecting
under-designed equipment. The hazards intro- a proper relief device, please contact Parr Instru-
duced by under-designed pressure vessels are ment Company.
readily apparent, but the penalties that must
be paid for over-designed apparatus are often 3. Establish training procedures to ensure that any
overlooked. person handling the equipment knows how to
use it properly.
Recognizing these criteria, Parr reactors and
pressure vessels are offered in several different 4. Maintain the equipment in good condition and
styles, each designed for convenient use in daily establish procedures for periodic testing to be
operation within certain temperature and pressure the vessel remains structurally sound.
sure limits, using gaskets, closures and other
elements carefully selected for safe operation
within the limits specified for that design. But in
order to preserve the validity of these designs,
all temperature and pressure limits must be
observed, and no attempt should be made to
increase these limits by making alterations or by
substituting components which are not recom-
mended by Parr Instrument Company.

4590 Micro Reactors
Parr Series 4590 Micro Reactors are furnished with two structural options in addition to the size, pressure
range, stirrer motor, controller and similar options. These are:
Fixed Head or Removable Head Vessel Design Flat Gasket or Self Sealing O-Ring Closure
In the fixed head design, the head of the vessel The flat gasket is held in a recess in the vessel
may remain fixed in the reactor support stand. All head and a machine pilot on the cylinder closes the
attachments to the head, gas and liquid feed and recess to completely contain the gasket. The split
discharge lines, cooling water, vapor take-off and ring closure used with this gasket has six cap screws
condenser, thermocouple, and any electrical leads which must be tightened to develop the loading on
can remain permanently in place. The reactor is the gasket.
opened by removing the split ring sections and
lowering the cylinder away from the head. The self sealing design features an O-ring retained
in a groove on the vessel head. This design is self
In the removable vessel design, the entire vessel sealing and the split ring used with this sealing
must be removed from the support stand for charg- system does not require nor have the cap screws
ing, product recovery, and cleaning. used with the flat gasket.
There is no difference in the pressure or temperature Maximum temperatures of a given system are
limits or basic operating instructions based upon the dependant upon the material of construction and
fixed head or movable vessel options. There are dif- type of seal. Other accessories may limit operating
ferences in the design of the stand components which temperature. The flat PTFE gasket can be used to oper-
adapt the vessels to the support system. ating temperatures as high as 350 °C. The flat flexible
graphite gasket can be used to operating tempera-
tures as high as 500 °C. The maximum temperature of
the vessels equipped with O-ring seals depends upon
the material used for the O-ring. The most common
material is a fluoroelastomer (FKM) which has a 225 °C
maximum operating temperature limit.
Fixed Head with PTFE Gasket Moveable Head with O-ring Seal & Easy Close Split Ring
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INSTALLATION All Parr reactors show the maximum safe operating
pressure and temperature imprinted on the cylinder.
An accompanied restricted operating limit tag and/
Pressure and Temperature Limits or supplemental manual is given when a compo-
nent of the system limits the operation below the
The working pressure and temperature at which any
imprinted valves.
reactor or pressure vessel can be used will depend
upon the design of the vessel and the materials
The standard material of construction for Parr
used in its construction. Since all materials lose
Instrument Company is Type 316 Stainless Steel. The
strength at elevated temperatures, any pressure
working pressure and temperature in these 25, 50
rating must be stated in terms of the temperature at
& 100 mL reactors must not exceed the following
which it applies. The standard material of construc-
maximum limits:
tion for Parr Instrument Company is Type 316 Stain-
less Steel.
Pressure Vessel and Temperature Limits
Limits for vessels made of other materials and for In the standard pressure and temperature setup, the
other operating temperatures can be obtained from system must not exceed the following:
Parr Customer Service. No attempt should be made
Vessel Maximum Maximum
to increase these limits by making alterations or by
Material Pressure Temperature
substituting components that are not recommended
by the Parr Instrument Company. It must also be 3000 psig 350 °C PTFE
T316SS
understood that lower pressure and temperature (200 bar) Flat Gasket
limits may be required for modified reactors and for 3000 psig 225 °C FKM
vessels made of special alloys. T316SS
(200 bar) O-Ring
Limits for vessels will be determined by the physi- 3000 psig 300 °C FFKM
T316SS
cal characteristics of the vessel material and will be (200 bar) O-Ring
prescribed on an individual basis.
The maximum working pressure and temperature In the high pressure/high temperature setup, the
for any vessel is governed by the design of the system must not exceed the following:
vessel and the strength of the material from which Vessel Maximum Maximum
it is constructed. There is also a close relationship Material Pressure Temperature
between working pressure and temperature since
the strength of any material will normally fall off 5000 psig 350 °C PTFE
T316SS (HP)
as the temperature is increased. Temperature and (345 Bar) Flat Gasket
pressure limits are also affected by the physical T316SS 5000 psig 500 °C Flexible
properties and temperature limits of the gaskets and (HPHT) (345 Bar) Graphite
seals used in the vessel, and by any valves, gages or
other fittings attached to the vessel. The safe operat-
ing pressure of any system can be no higher than
that of its lowest rated component.

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Assemble The Reactor 3. Connect the heater cord from the heater into
These reactors require at least 10 sq. ft. of workspace the heater socket on the rear panel of the Series
in a well-ventilated area with convenient access to an 4848 Reactor Controller.
electric outlet, running water, air and a drain.
4. Plug the motor cord into the motor socket on the
1. Set the stand in the workspace. rear of the controller.
Bolt the stand to the bench top using the Secure the clamp on the motor cord with
holes in the base plate. the provided screw next to the motor
socket for safety purposes.
2. Set the Reactor Controller near the reactor, leav- 5. Connect the thermocouple and extension wire
ing a space of at least six inches between the to both the thermocouple and to the controller
controller and the base of the reactor so that the in the “Primary Temp Input” position on the rear
controller will not be unduly affected by radiant panel. Insert the thermocouple in the thermowell.
heat. Connect the reactor to the controller using
information contained in its Instruction Manual 6. Connect leads from accessory packages such as
548M or follow the steps below. tachometer, pressure transducer and high temp
cut-off to the designated positions on the back
Labeled connections are provided on the rear panel of the 4848 Controller.
panel of the controller.
7. Connect cooling water to the magnetic drive.
Parr Cooling Only: See Instruction Manual No. 234M.
8. Connect tubing to the rupture disc outlet and run

The Parr Cooling output connector is to be used to a safely vented area. See Instruction Manual
only with Parr Instrument Company cooling 231M.
solenoid valve assemblies supplied with the
appropriate cooling power cord. 9. Note the voltage and amperage requirement
stamped on the controller data plate, and then
plug the power cord into an appropriate outlet.
Parr Heating Only: Power for these reactors should be drawn from
a grounded outlet capable of carrying up to the
full current rating of the reactor.
The Parr Heating output connector is to be used only
with Parr Instrument Company heater assemblies 10. If an electric stirrer motor is supplied, turn the
supplied with the appropriate heater power cord. speed control knob fully counterclockwise on
the Reactor Controller, turn on the motor switch
Note: Do not make connections to a Variac, and slightly increase the speed for a short run
Power-stat or the like to attempt to control to check the stirrer drive system but do not turn
the heating output. The heavy inductive on the heater, put heater toggle switch in center
load on the primary side of such devices position (OFF). There must always be a vessel in
can destroy the internal sold state relay the heater when it is turned on, and the vessel
located in the 4848 controller. and heater sizes must match. If the heater is op-
erated without proper size vessel in contact with
Parr Motor Only: the heater, the heater may overheat and fail.
The Motor output connector is to be used only

with Parr Instrument Company motor assemblies
supplied with the appropriate motor power cord.
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IDENTIFY THE VALVES
Gas Inlet Valve Liquid Sampling Valve
The gas inlet valve is easily identified when the The liquid sampling valve is attached to the same
vessel is open by noting that it is connected to a dip fitting as the gas inlet valve and connected to the
tube which extends to a point near the bottom of same dip tube. With this arrangement, incoming gas
the cylinder. With this arrangement, incoming gas is is always introduced below the surface of the liquid
always introduced below the surface of the liquid. and the operator is provided with a means for clear-
This valve includes a coupling with an “A” socket ing the dip tube to be sure that any sample taken
connection for attachment of the pressure hose. during a run will be representative of the charge.
This can be done by opening the upper gas inlet
valve momentarily to allow the inlet gas to force any
Gas Release Valve liquid in the dip tube back into the reactor before
The gas release valve is typically connected to a side withdrawing a sample from the sampling valve.
opening on the gage adapter. Gas released from
this valve will be drawn from the top of the reactor.
Pressure Gage
Magnetic Drive
Safety Rupture Disc

Thermocouple
Gas Inlet Valve

Gas Release Valve
Liquid Sampling Valve
Standard Head Fittings for Micro Reactor

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OTHER VESSEL HEAD FITTINGS For highly corrosive applications where the vapor
phase might corrode the stainless Bourdon tube,
Parr offers isolator assemblies in a variety of materi-
Safety Rupture Disc als. These isolators with their internal piston isolate
There is a safety rupture disc attached to the head the vapors from the gage.
that is intended to rupture and release the pressure
before it reaches a dangerous level. A metal tag The gage adapter may include a ¼” NPT side port
wired to the safety head identifies the burst pres- with a plug installed. This position may be used for
sure at stated temperature for that particular disc. a variety of fittings such as a needle valve, pressure
A similar tag is furnished with each replacement transducer or relief valve.
disc. This tag must remain with the apparatus at all
times so that both present and future operators will
be aware of the disc rating. Users should read the
ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS
discussion of rupture discs given in the Instruction
Sheet No. 231M for a complete description of the Liners
characteristics of rupture discs and the precautions Glass or PTFE liners can be furnished to fit most
to be observed when operating pressure equipment Parr reactors. These liners slide into the cylinder.
protected by this type of safety device. Although they will not keep corrosive vapors from
reaching the surfaces of the cylinder and head, they
A typical pre-bulged disc can be used to 90% of the make it much easier to add and remove liquid reac-
rating on the tag. For additional protection, the user tants, and they give some protection to the cylinder
should install an adequate and safe venting system when working with corrosive solutions. It must be
for removing any toxic, flammable or volatile mate- noted, however, that adding a PTFE liner will slow
rial which would be released if the rupture disc the heat transfer rate into the vessel, and it may be
should burst. A connector for attaching 3/8” OD necessary to adjust the temperature control method
tubing to the discharge port of the rupture disc is to prevent overheating.
provided for this purpose.
Liner Part Numbers
Type J Thermocouple Cylinder Glass PTFE
Fits ID
A Type J thermocouple in a 1/8” dia. stainless steel Size Liner Liner
sheath is furnished with the reactor. Insert this ther- 1.3” 50 mL 1431HC 1431HCHA
mocouple into the head thermowell and connect it
1.3” 100 mL 1431HC2 1431HC2HA
to the thermocouple socket on the rear panel of the
temperature controller using the A470E2 extension
wire furnished with the reactor. Spare Parts Kit
Spare parts kits are available for these reactors. The
Pressure Gage kits will provide a reserve supply of parts and tools
sufficient to handle most normal replacements and
The pressure gage furnished with this reactor has
emergency repairs during a year of heavy usage.
a T316 Stainless Steel Bourdon tube. Gages are
furnished in a variety of ranges to meet individual
The kits contain small perishable items required for
needs. Typically, the gage and the rupture disc are
continuous operation including gaskets, bushings,
furnished as matched ranges. For applications
rupture discs and seals. They can be ordered from
where a gage is selected with a range under 1000
any Parr Dealer or direct from the Parr Instrument
psi, a relief valve is added and set to protect the
Company. The order must specify the reactor size
gage. A 1000 psi rupture disc is installed as the fail-
and indicate type of rupture disc, stirrer drive and
safe vessel protection.
whether it has a flat-gasket or O-ring closure. It is
most advantageous to provide the complete vessel
number from the head or cylinder.
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Air Motor If the motor becomes sluggish, flush it with a
Variable stirring speeds from 100 to 2000 rpm non-flammable solvent in a well ventilated area.
with no spark hazard can be obtained by replacing Disconnect the air line and muffler and pour a small
the standard motor with an air motor. This motor amount of solvent into the inlet port. Rotate the
operates on compressed air which must be supplied shaft by hand in both directions for a few minutes;
at 40 psig minimum pressure with at least 10CFM then connect the air line and run the motor until
available at that pressure. It is furnished with a there is not further trace of solvent in the exhaust.
speed control valve and oiler, all assembled on a
mounting bracket. If the muffler felts are dirty, wash them in solvent or
replace them. Relubricate the motor with a squirt of
To operate reactors equipped with an air motor, oil into the chamber and reassemble.
mount the drive system firmly on the stand and con-
nect the air hose to a compressed air line. Fill the If it becomes necessary to disassemble the motor
oiler with SAE 10 oil and adjust the oiler to feed one to replace the vanes, follow directions given in the
drop per minute into the air stream. For long con- instruction sheet published by the Gast Manufactur-
tinuous runs at high speeds the oiling rate should ing Corp., Benton Harbor, Michigan.
be increased to three drops per minute.
Air Motor Option

Notes
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HOW TO USE THE VESSEL
Sealing with Flexible Graphite Gaskets
Removable Vessels
Tighten the cap screws with enclosed wrench in
Always remove removable vessels from the support same criss-cross pattern as the PTFE gasket. Initially
stand before attempting to open or close them. tighten the screws to 15 ft-lbs then increase to 20-25
ft-lbs for proper seal.
To open the Vessel
Open the gas release valve to discharge any internal Flexible graphite gaskets tend to be somewhat
pressure. For the bolted closure, loosen the six cap flakey. To extend the useful life of these gaskets, first
screws in the split ring sections. Loosen the cone rough up the sealing surface of the cylinder with
pointed screw in the outer band and lower the band 120 grit sand paper to ensure the gasket remains in
to rest on the table. The ring sections can now be the head groove and does not stick to the cylinder.
removed, and the head with all attached fittings is free Secondly, coat both sealing surfaces with a silicone
to be lifted from the cylinder. Handle the head care- lubricant. This process will aid in compressing the
fully so as not to damage the stirring shaft and other gasket so it does not break apart after one use.
internals when they are outside of the cylinder.
Recommended Bolt Torque
Before Closing the Vessel
Examine the head gasket or o-ring carefully to be PTFE 0-3000 psig 15-20 ft-lbs
sure that it is in good condition. After considerable (0-200 bar)
use, some of the PTFE gasket may extrude into a PTFE or 3000-5000 psig 20-25 ft-lbs
thin, ragged edge around the inside and outside Flexible Graphite (200-345 bar)
diameters. This does not necessarily mean that the
gasket must be replaced, but the extruded portion O-Ring Closures
should be removed with a sharp knife. Examine the The split rings used with an o-ring seal do not
mating surfaces on the cylinder and head to be sure include any compression bolts.
they are clean and free from burrs; then set the head
on the cylinder. With the easy close split ring, the o-ring is attached
to the pilot on the underside of the head. When
Sealing Vessels with PTFE Gaskets closing the vessel, set the head on the cylinder and
Tighten each of the cap screws with the wrench press down on the head until the bottom of the head
furnished with the apparatus. Apply a firm but hard meets with the cylinder flange. Then install the two
pull to each screw. If a torque wrench is available, split ring halves and attach the outer drop band.
apply 15 ft-lbs to each screw. DO NOT apply more
than 25 ft-lbs of torque to these bolts as this can Fixed Head Vessels
deform the head of the reactor. Tightening should
proceed in a criss-cross pattern rather than progres- Fixed head vessels are opened and closed with the
sively around the circle. Let the vessel stand for same procedure used for removable vessels except
about five minutes after the initial tightening; then that they are opened and closed with the head in
tighten the cap screws again. This will compensate place. Before opening the vessel lower the heater
for any tendency of the PTFE gasket to flow under and swing it well to the side so that it will not be
the loading pressure. damaged by any materials that drip from the vessel
as it is opened. When closing the vessel always
Routinely inspect cap screws on the split ring closure hold the cylinder until both split ring sections are in
for lubrication and cleanliness. It is important to clean place to lock the cylinder to the head.
and lubricate them periodically so that the required
torque is achieved when tightening the bolts.

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Note: The following steps are common to both head configurations.
Gas Connections Do Not Overfill the Vessel

For a gas connection to the vessel, use the A495HC Always watch the pressure gage closely when admit-
pressure hose (A506HC in high pressure reactors) ting gas so as not to exceed the maximum working
furnished with the reactor. Attach the hose to a pres- limit. Remember that any subsequent increase in
sure regulator or flow control valve on a commercial temperature will raise the pressure. Also, be sure that
gas cylinder using PTFE tape or other thread sealant the amount of liquid placed in the vessel is carefully
on the 1/8” NPT male nipple and on the 1/4” NPT controlled. As a general rule, the liquid charge should
bushing, if used. Then screw the Type A coned pres- not exceed two-thirds of the capacity of the cylinder.
sure fitting into the adapter attached to the gas inlet Too much liquid in the vessel can lead to development
valve and tighten the compression nut firmly. Do not of dangerous pressures if sufficient space is not provid-
use any thread dope or tape on the coned fitting. The ed for expansion when the liquid is heated. This hazard
A495HC pressure hose is made of reinforced Nylon is explained in greater detail in a warning statement
which can be used for all non-corrosive gases at included in the Instruction Manual No. 230M.
pressures up to 2500 psig. For operations involving
corrosive gases, this hose should be replaced with Releasing Pressure
an A490HC hose (optional) which has a PTFE lining Use the gas release valve to reduce the pressure in
and a braided stainless steel outer covering. These the vessel if the reactor is accidentally overcharged
hoses have the same fittings as in the A495HC. when filling. Use this valve also to release any excess
Alternately the A506HC for high pressure systems is pressure during a run and to exhaust the vessel at the
made of T316 Stainless Steel tubing. end of a run. If the discharge gases are flammable or
toxic, discharge to an exhaust hood or to any other safe
Note: For high pressure applications involving cor- release point.
rosive gases please contact Parr Customer Service.
Withdrawing Liquid Samples
Liquid samples may be withdrawn from the sampling
Pressurizing the Vessel
valve attached to the same adapter as the gas inlet
Check all valves carefully before admitting gas into
valve whenever the vessel is pressurized. Always close
the system. The liquid sampling valve must remain
the inlet valve before withdrawing a liquid sample and
closed throughout the charging procedure. The gas
open the sampling valve cautiously because liquid will
release valve must also be closed unless the vessel
be discharged with considerable force. Be particularly
is to be purged, or unless there is to be a continuous
careful if the temperature of the sample is above its
flow through the reactor during a run. Always make boiling point at atmospheric pressure. If so, it will
certain that the pressure in the gas tank is greater “flash” and be lost as soon as it is released from the
than the pressure in the vessel; otherwise liquid vessel. This problem can be avoided by connecting an
will be forced out of the vessel and into the gas optional 4351 Sample Collection Vessel to the sampling
tank when the inlet valve is opened. If there is any valve to collect the liquid into an appropriate receiver.
possibility that the tank pressure might not be high The addition of a small amount of gas can be used
enough to force gas into the reactor, install a one to clear the dip tube between liquid samples so that
way check valve (optional) in the gas line to prevent the next sample drawn through the tube will truly be
any reverse flow. representative of the mixture.
With the inlet valve open and the flow control valve Initial Operating Test
on the gas tank closed, open the main valve on the Read all operating instructions carefully so as to be well
gas tank only about one-quarter turn; then use the acquainted with the correct procedures for handling
flow control valve or the valve on a pressure regula- the vessel and for operating the controller and other
tor to control the flow of gas into the vessel. After accessories. An initial operating test should be made,
the desired pressure has been reached, close the with only water, to check the apparatus before starting
tank valves and the vessel inlet valve and discon- the first experimental runs. For this initial test, fill the
nect the hose at the vessel end. cylinder not more than half full of water and run the
temperature up to 150 ºC while checking the apparatus
for leaks and observing the performance of the tem-
perature controller.
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MAINTENANCE 7. If your vessel is equipped with a loose compres-
sion ring be sure that it is in place on the head
before attaching any head fittings. The compres-
General Maintenance Notes sion ring cannot be installed after fittings have
1. Periodically inspect all electrical wiring and pres- been screwed into the head.
sure connections for excessive corrosion. Sus-
pect parts should be replaced by components 8. Clean all threads and gas passages thoroughly
only supplied by Parr Instrument Company. and remove all tape fragments when overhaul-
ing a vessel. An ultrasonic bath is excellent for
2. Always use appropriate wrenches on all fittings cleaning metal parts, but do not place a thermo-
and valves. Never use pliers or pipe wrenches. couple probe, pressure gage, face seals or ball
bearings in an ultrasonic bath. Periodic cleaning
3. Head and cylinder service fixtures are available may be performed on the exterior surfaces of
for convenience and protection of components the reactor stand with a lightly dampened cloth
during maintenance of your reactor. containing mild soap solution. All power should
be disconnected when cleaning.
4. To reinstall straight thread (NPS) fittings to the
head, screw the gage or valves firmly into the 9. Routinely inspect cap screws on split ring clo-
adapter. sure for lubrication and cleanliness. These
screws should not be allowed to dry because
Run the bushing onto the threaded stem as far the threads will seize. Regularly apply Parr
as it will go. Screw this assembly into the head High Temperature Anti-Seize Lubricant (Parr No.
until the nose of the adapter is seated; then 424HC2) before this happens.
back it off until the valve or gage is facing in the
desired direction (no more than one full turn). 10. To operate reactors equipped with an air motor,
Hold the fitting firmly in place and close the connect the air hose to a compressed air line.
joint by tightening the bushing. This connection For best torque and speed control the piping to
can be made and broken repeatedly without the motor should be at least 3/8” IPS or larger.
destroying the sealing surfaces. A light coating Fill the oiler with SAE 10 oil and adjust the oiler
of thread lubricant, such as Parr High Tempera- feed one drop per minute into the air stream.
ture Anti-Seize Lubricant, applied to the straight For long continuous runs at high speeds, the oil-
threads and to the nose of the adapter will help ing rate should be increased to three drops per
to obtain a tight joint. minute. If the motor becomes sluggish, flush
it with a non-flammable solvent in a well venti-
Note: PTFE tape should not be used on this lated area.
joint.
Disconnect the air line and muffler and pour
5. NPT (National Pipe Taper) threads should not a small amount of solvent into the inlet port.
be disassembled any more than necessary. It Rotate the shaft by hand in both directions for
will become increasingly difficult to maintain a a few minutes; then connect the air line and
tight seal with these tapered threads if the joint run the motor until there is not further trace of
is made and broken repeatedly. Grafoil tape or solvent in the exhaust. If the muffler is dirty,
PTFE tape (if temp allows) should be used on all replace it. Relubricate the motor with a squirt of
NPT threads. oil into the chamber and reassemble.
6. Do not use oil or anti-seize lubricant on threads 11. If servicing assistance is needed, contact Parr
or fittings if the vessel is to be used with oxygen. Instrument Company directly at the address
shown on the back of these instructions.

4590 Micro Reactors
Periodic Pressure Tests Technical Support
Each cylinder used in a Parr stirred reactor is tested Parr Instrument Company strives to provide our
under hydrostatic pressure to the higher of 1.43 customers with world class support. When contact-
times the rated working pressure at room tem- ing Parr for technical support, please provide the
perature or 1.30 times the rated working pressure complete serial number etched on the side of the
corrected for temperature before it is released from cylinder. Serial numbers are a long string of letters
the factory. Micrometer caliper measurements are and numbers. See highlighted text in figure below
taken during this test to check the deflection of the for an example of a complete serial number.
walls under pressure. Excessive deflection or failure
of the metal to resume its original dimensions after
pressure is released indicates that a cylinder is po-
PARR INSTRUMENT COMPANY
tentially unsafe and it will be rejected. Similar tests
should be made at regular intervals during the life MOLINE, IL. USA
of each cylinder, and particularly whenever the user 2430HC3 222315 T316 112409 4600-1003-14106
suspects that the equipment has been over-stressed
MAWP 1900 PSI AT 350C 2010
or damaged.
Some laboratories maintain hydraulic test facilities

and make it a rule that all pressure vessels must
be tested at regular intervals. Records are kept of
deflections at specific test pressures so that any
increase in deflection becomes a warning that the
metal has lost strength. Any cylinder that fails to
return to its original dimensions after application of
the prescribed hydrostatic test should be discarded
as unsafe for further use.

Users who do not have pressure test facilities can
return any Parr pressure vessel to the factory for hy-
drostatic testing and overhaul. This should be done
whenever the metal shows excessive damage from Each Parr operating instruction manual binder
corrosion or whenever an over-pressure or other includes a customized Parts List that contains a list
unusual occurrence raises any safety questions. of the parts in the major components of your Parr
Reactor. Do not discard this Parts List. You should
use this parts list for reordering consumable and
To return a vessel for repair, contact Parr Instrument replacement parts to ensure that you order the cor-
Company for a return authorization number (RMA). rect items for your reactor system.
Apparatus returned for testing and overhaul should Customer Service

be shipped prepaid to the following address:
Questions concerning the installation or operation
Ship repair to: of this instrument can be answered by the Parr
Parr Instrument Company Customer Service Department:
Attn: Service Department
RMA # XXXXXX 1-309-762-7716 • 1-800-872-7720
211 53rd Street Fax: 1-309-762-9453
Moline, Illinois 61265 E-mail: [email protected]
www.parrinst.com
An order or letter of instructions should be mailed to
the same address, as no repair work will be started
without specific instructions and a Health & Safety
Assurance Certification form (FX004) signed by a
responsible user.
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SERIES 4590 VESSEL PARTS LISTS
Standard Vessel Fittings
(3000 psig / 350 °C)
Standard Reaction Vessel Parts List Cylinders*

Consult the itemized list for your reactor provided along Part No. Description Code
with this manual. For purpose of reactor identification, 2430HC Cylinder, 25 mL SR FG
the following abbreviation/codes are used:
2430HC2 Cylinder, 50 mL SR FG
FH - Fixed Head OR - O-Ring Seal
RV - Removable Head SC - Screw Cap
2900HC Cylinder, 25 mL SR OR
FG - Flat Gasket SR - Split Ring
2900HC2 Cylinder, 50 mL SR OR
* For parts made from alternate materials use the codes 2900HC3 Cylinder, 100 mL SR OR
shown below as a suffix to the standard part number. 1430HC Cylinder, 25 mL SC OR
CM - Alloy 400 CC - Alloy 20Cb3 1430HC2 Cylinder, 50 mL SC OR
CT - Alloy 600 CA - Titanium G2 or G4
1430HC3 Cylinder, 100 mL SC OR
CG - Alloy B-2 CH - Alloy C-276
CX - Zirconium

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Heads* Shaft/Impeller Assembly
Part No. Description Code Part No. Description Code
2432HC Head RV FG A1987HC Shaft/Impeller, 25/50 mL SC
2902HC Head RV OR A1987HC2 Shaft/Impeller, 100 mL SC
2772HC Head FH FG A1987HC3 Shaft/Impeller, 25/50 mL RV
2774HC Head FH OR A1987HC4 Shaft/Impeller, 100 mL RV
1432HC Head SC OR A1987HC5 Shaft/Impeller, 25/50mL FH
A1987HC6 Shaft/Impeller, 100mL FH
Split Rings and Accessories
Part No. Description Gages
1379HC Screw Cap SC OR Part No. Description
2195HC Split Ring SR RV OR 593HCP1AD Gage, 3-1/2” 100 psi/bar
A455HC Split Ring, with six bolts SR RV 593HCP2AD Gage, 3-1/2” 200 psi/bar
232HCFDE Compression Bolt SR RV 593HCP6AD Gage, 3-1/2” 600 psi/bar
A456HC Drop Band SR RV 593HCPD Gage, 3-1/2” 1000 psi/bar
456HCF2 Drop Band Bolt SR RV 593HCPF Gage, 3-1/2” 2000 psi/bar
454HC Compression Ring SR RV 593HCPG Gage, 3-1/2” 3000 psi/bar
A2345HC3 Split Ring w/bolts SR FH FG 593HCP40AD Gage, 3-1/2” 4000 psi/bar
232HCF3DE Compression Bolt SR FH 593HCP50AD Gage, 3-1/2” 5000 psi/bar
A2193HC Split Ring SR FH OR
1433HCJV Head Seal, O-Ring, FKM SC OR External Fittings
Part No. Description
Gaskets & Seals A122VB Straight Valve 1/8 NPTM
Part No. Description Code A146VB Angle Valve 1/8 NPTM
48HC Gasket, silver, mag drive 420HC Adapter “A” Socket x 1/8 NPT(F)
48HCFG Gasket, gold plated, mag drive 195VBAD Tee, Branch 1/8 NPT MFF
2901HCJK Head Seal, O-Ring, FFKM SR OR 836HC Gage Adapter, ¼” NPT (top), 1/8” (side)
2901HCJV Head Seal, O-Ring, FKM SR OR 836HC6 Gage Adapter, ¼” NPT (top), (2) ¼”
429HC2 Flat Head Gasket, PTFE SR FG NPT (side), 1/8” (side)
429HC2KL Flat Head Gasket, Flexible SR FG 836HC7 Gage Adapter, ¼” NPT (top), (1) ¼”
Graphite NPT (side), 1/8” (side)
1433HCJK Head Seal, O-Ring, FFKM SC OR A833HC Male Connector for Thermocouple 1/8 T
1433HCJV Head Seal, O-Ring, FKM SC OR A138CA* Male Connector for Thermowell ¼ T
A472E Thermocouple, SS, 7-1/2” L
Thermowell* A472E4 Thermocouple, SS, 5-1/2” L
Part No. Description Code A490E Thermocouple, SS, dual 7-1/2” L
1467HC Thermowell, 25/50 mL RV A888HC2 Safety Rupture Disc Assembly
1467HC2 Thermowell, 100 mL RV (See 231M)
1467HC4 Thermowell, 25/50mL FH 49HC2 Orifice Cone
1467HC5 Thermowell, 100mL FH 527HC Orifice Ring
433HC4 Safety Head
Dip Tube* 366VB Hex Coupling
Part No. Description 288VBAD Male Connector
1443HC Dip Tube, 25 mL 526HC_ /
Rupture Disc series for the A888HC2
581HC_
1443HC2 Dip Tube, 50 mL
A1120HC6* Magnetic Drive Assembly
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High Pressure Vessel Fittings
(5000 psig / 350 °C) 593HC SERIES
GAGE
A1120HC6
MAG DRIVE
A451VB
VALVE 836HC
GAGE ADAPTER
420HC2
ADAPTER
A455VB2
VALVE
1401HC HEX
RED NIPPLE
2432HC
HEAD
195VBAD
TEE
555VBAD
RED ADAPTER
A1357E_STYLE
T/C
302VBAD
FEMALE
CONN
R/D ASSEMBLY
A451VB W/526HC_STYLE RD
VALVE
555VBAD
RED ADAPTER
154VB
ELBOW
A138CA
MALE CONN
A455HC
S/R ASSEMBLY
A2067HC_STYLE
THERMOWELL

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High Pressure Reaction Vessel Parts List Dip Tube*
Consult the itemized list for your reactor provided Part No. Description Code
along with this manual. For purpose of reactor identifi- 1443HC Dip Tube, 25 mL
cation, the following abbreviation/codes are used:
FH - Fixed Head FG - Flat Gasket
RV - Removable Head SR - Split Ring
Shaft/Impeller Assembly
* For parts made from alternate materials use the codes
shown below as a suffix to the standard part number. Part No. Description Code
CM - Alloy 400 CC - Alloy 20Cb3 A1987HC3 Shaft/Impeller, 25/50 mL RV
CT - Alloy 600 CA - Titanium G2 or G4 A1987HC4 Shaft/Impeller, 100 mL RV
CG - Alloy B-2 CH - Alloy C-276 A1987HC5 Shaft/Impeller, 25/50mL FH
CX - Zirconium A1987HC6 Shaft/Impeller, 100mL FH
Cylinders* Gages
Part No. Description Code Part No. Description
2430HC Cylinder, 25 mL SR FG
593HCPD Gage, 3-1/2” 1000 psi/bar
593HCPF Gage, 3-1/2” 2000 psi/bar
593HCPG Gage, 3-1/2” 3000 psi/bar
Heads* 593HCP40AD Gage, 3-1/2” 4000 psi/bar
Part No. Description Code 593HCP50AD Gage, 3-1/2” 5000 psi/bar
2432HC Head RV FG
External Fittings
2772HC Head FH FG
Split Rings and Accessories A451VB Straight Valve 1/4 NPTM
Part No. Description Code A455VB2 Angle Valve 1/4 NPTF
A455HC Split Ring, with six bolts SR RV 420HC2 Adapter “A” Socket x 1/4 NPTF
232HCFDE Compression Bolt SR RV 195VBAD Tee, Branch 1/8 NPT MFF
A456HC Drop Band SR RV 555VBAD Reducing Adapter 1/4F – 1/8M
456HCF2 Drop Band Bolt SR RV 1401HC Hex Nipple 1/4M – 1/8M
454HC Compression Ring SR RV 154VB 45° Elbow 1/8NPTM-F
A2345HC3 Split Ring w/bolts SR FH 836HC Gage Adapter, ¼” NPT (top), 1/8” (side)
232HCF3DE Compression Bolt SR FH 836HC6 Gage Adapter, ¼” NPT (top), (2) ¼” NPT
(side), 1/8” (side)
Gaskets & Seals 836HC7 Gage Adapter, ¼” NPT (top), (1) ¼” NPT
(side), 1/8” (side)
Part No. Description Code
A833HC Male Connector for Thermocouple 1/8 T
48HC Gasket, silver, mag drive
A138CA* Male Connector for Thermowell ¼ T
48HCFG Gasket, gold plated, mag drive
A472E2 Thermocouple, SS, 9-1/2” L, 1/8” OD
429HC2 Flat Gasket, PTFE SR FG
A472E Thermocouple, SS, 7-1/2” L, 1/8” OD
429HC2KL Flat Gasket, Flexible Graphite SR FG
A472E4 Thermocouple, SS, 5-1/2” L, 1/8” OD
Thermowell* A490E Thermocouple, SS, dual 7-1/2” L, 1/8” OD
Part No. Description Code A1357E2 Thermocouple, SS, Type J, 9-1/2” L,
A2067HC7 Thermowell, 25/50 mL RV 1/16”OD
A2067HC6 Thermowell, 100 mL RV A1357E4 Thermocouple, SS, Type J, 7-1/2” L, 1/16” OD
A2067HC5 Thermowell, 25/50mL FH A888HC2 Safety Rupture Disc Assembly (See 231M)
A2067HC4 Thermowell, 100mL FH A1120HC6* Magnetic Drive Assembly
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High Pressure / High Temperature Vessel Fittings
(5000 psig / 500 °C)
491HCAD 593HC SERIES

420HC2 NIPPLE, HEX 1/4 NPTM GAGE, PRESSURE
ADAPTER, A SKT X
1/4 NPTF
154VB2
ELBOW 1/4NPTM-F
A176VB
VALVE, STRAIGHT
1/4 NPTF-F 491HCAD
NIPPLE, HEX 1/4 NPTM
491HCAD A176VB
NIPPLE, HEX 1/4 NPTM VALVE, STRAIGHT
1/4 NPTF-F
A176VB
VALVE, STRAIGHT
1/4 NPTF-F
94CAAD
PLUG, HEAD 1/4 NPTM
1452HC12
ADAPTER, SINGLE THERM
VALVE, 1/4 NPTM
1452HC13
35HC GAGE ADAPTER,
COMPRESSION NUT ANGLE (2) 1/4 NPTF
SHORT 35HC
40HC COMPRESSION NUT SHORT
BUSHING, LEFT 40HC
HAND THREAD BUSHING LEFT HAND THREAD
A2345HC5
SPLIT RING ASSEMBLY A1987HC5
CAPTIVE, 6 SCREWS
AND LATCH, HP/HT STIRRER ASSEMBLY
1443HC2
DIP TUBE, 50mL
2430HC19
CYLINDER, 50mL
429HC2KL
GASKET, GRAFOIL
A1120HC6
MAG DRIVE
48HC GASKET
302VBAD
FEMALE CONNECTOR
3/8T - 1/4 NPTF
A1357E4 A888HC2
1/16" OD RUPTURE DISC ASSEMBLY
THERMOCOUPLE
1359HC
NUT, 1/4T SEAL
HP/HT
1360HC
HORT FERRULE, 1/4T
SEAL HP/HT
HREAD
A2067HC5
THERMOWELL

4590 Micro Reactors
High Pressure / High Temperature Reaction Thermowell*
Vessel Parts List Part No. Description Code
Consult the itemized list for your reactor provided A2067HC5 Thermowell, 25/50mL FH
along with this manual. For purpose of reactor identi- A2067HC4 Thermowell, 100mL FH
fication, the following abbreviation/codes are used:
FH - Fixed Head SR - Split Ring Dip Tube*
FG - Flat Gasket
* For parts made from alternate materials use the 1443HC Dip Tube, 25 mL
codes shown below as a suffix to the standard part 1443HC2 Dip Tube, 50 mL
number. 1443HC3 Dip Tube, 100 mL
CM - Alloy 400 CC - Alloy 20Cb3
CT - Alloy 600 CA - Titanium G2 or G4 Shaft/Impeller Assembly
CG - Alloy B-2 CH - Alloy C-276 Part No. Description Code
CX - Zirconium
A1987HC5 Shaft/Impeller, 25/50mL FH
Cylinders* A1987HC6 Shaft/Impeller, 100mL FH

Gages
2430HC18 Cylinder, 25 mL (100 mL profile) SR FG
2430HC19 Cylinder, 50 mL (100 mL profile) SR FG
593HCPG Gage, 3-1/2” 3000 psi/bar
593HCP40AD Gage, 3-1/2” 4000 psi/bar
Heads* 593HCP50AD Gage, 3-1/2” 5000 psi/bar
External Fittings
3340HC Head FH FG
A176VB Straight Valve 1/4 NPTF-F
3340HC2
HEAD 1452HC12 Adapter “A” x 1/4NPTM 1/4NPTF
35HC Compression Nut
40HC Bushing
1452HC13 Gage Adapter, ¼” NPT (top), (3) ¼” NPT
(side)
3366HC 1/8” Tube Seal Nut
3367HC 1/8” Tube Seal Ferrule
302VBAD Connector, 3/8 Tube – 1/4NPTF
1446HC Adapter, “A” ConeF – 1/4NPTM
Split Rings and Accessories
1359HC* Nut for Thermowell ¼ T
Part No. Description Code 1360HC* Ferrule for Thermowell ¼ T
A2345HC5 Split Ring, with six bolts, SR FH A472E2 Thermocouple, SS, 9-1/2” L, 1/8” OD
captive compression ring
A472E Thermocouple, SS, 7-1/2” L, 1/8” OD
232HCF3DE Compression Bolt SR FH
A1357E2 Thermocouple, SS,1/16”, 9-1/2” L,
1/16”OD
Gaskets & Seals
A1357E4 Thermocouple, SS, 1/16”, 7-1/2” L,
Part No. Description Code 1/16”OD
48HC Gasket, silver, mag drive A2138E Thermocouple, SS, 1/16”, dual 7-1/2” L
48HCFG Gasket, gold plated, mag drive A888HC2 Safety Rupture Disc Assembly (See
429HC2KL Flat Head Gasket, Flexible SR FG 231M)
Graphite A1120HC6* Magnetic Drive Assembly
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TACH SENSOR ASSEMBLY RELEASE KNOB
Overarm and Stand Parts List
BELT GUARD
DRIVE PULLEY OPTICAL WHEEL
OVERARM PLATE DRIVEN PULLEY

BELT
ISOLATOR
HUB ASSEMBLY
ENCASEMENT
SNAP RING
UPPER DRIVE SHAFT

MOTOR
COLLAR
UNIVERSAL COUPLING
BACK PLATE
Driven Pulley Assembly

A2179HC Driven Pulley Assembly includes:
839HC Ball Bearing
841HC Snap Ring, External .693”
842HC Snap Ring, 1.804”
858HC2 Pulley, Driven
862HC Support Hub
299HC2 Bushing, PTFE
Vessel Heaters (Standard Stand Configuration) Upper Drive Shafts

Part No. Description Part No. Description
A3240HC9EB Heater Assembly, TW, 700W, 115V, 25/50 mL A2223HC Upper Drive Shaft
A3240HC9EE Heater Assembly, TW, 700W, 230V, 25/50 mL 2075HC Shaft Coupling .38
A3240HC6EB Heater Assembly, TW, 700W, 115V, 100 mL 845HC2 Release Knob, .38 Shaft
or 25/50 mL w/ 100 mL profile for HP/HT 863HC Collar
A3240HC6EE Heater Assembly, TW, 700W, 230V, 100 mL
or 25/50 mL w/ 100 mL profile for HP/HT Drive Pulleys (Motor)
A511E2 Thermocouple for Heater, Type J
Part No. Description Belt
857HC Pulley 600 RPM 847HC8
Motor
857HC3 Pulley 800 RPM 847HC8
Part No. Description 857HC4 Pulley 1000 RPM 847HC8
A1554EES Motor w/ filter, 1/8 HP @ 130 VDC 857HC5 Pulley 1700 RPM 847HC4
(1/16 HP @ 90 VDC), VS
857HC7 Pulley, Air Motor 847HC8
1355EES Motor, 1/8 HP @ 130 VDC
(1/16 HP @ 90 VDC), VS
Optional Tach Parts
A1393HC Air Motor, VS
A388EEQ Motor, 1/4 HP @ 90 VDC, VS, XP
A2262E Optical Tach Package includes:
A388EER Motor, 1/4 HP @ 180 VDC, VS, XP
1564HC Optical Wheel
A388EES Motor 1/4 HP @ 90 VDC, VS
A1001E2 Tach Sensor Assembly (5.5”L)
A388EET Motor 1/4 HP @ 180 VDC, VS
NOTES: Acronym Definitions
1) Additional parts may be required to convert to other
VS = Variable Speed
sizes and types of motors.
2) Parr Controllers are set up for 90 VDC or 180 VDC. XP = Explosion Proof Rated
TW = Thermowell
HP/HT = High Pressure/High Temperature

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Support Stands
4591/4592 Micro Reactor with 1/8 hp Variable Speed Motor
147C4 CONDENSER ROD (OPTIONAL) A2262E TACH PKG 845HC2 RELEASE KNOB
2231HC BUSHING (OPTIONAL) (OPTIONAL)
SW51FT WASHER (OPTIONAL)
SN5013HX HEX NUT (OPTIONAL)
1.49 (DOWN POSITION)
2224HC BELT GUARD (STD) 857HC5 DRIVE PULLEY (SHOWN) 2.05 (UP POSITION)
2224HC2 BELT GUARD (OPTIONAL) 847HC4 DRIVE BELT (NOT SHOWN)
1725 RPM (SEE RMP TABLE)
A2175HC PULLEY ASSY
858HC2 DRIVEN PULLEY
(4) TA1632PP06 SCREW 862HC SUPPORT HUB
839HC BALL BEARING
732HC SNAP RING
2225HC OVERARM PLATE 841HC SNAP RING
842HC SNAP RING
(5) TW19NL LOCK WASHER 299HC2 BUSHING
(5) SB1932SC08 SCREW
X2170 SHIELD, MAG DRIVE
MICRO/MINI (OPTIONAL)
(NOT SHOWN)
(4) SB1932BT06 SCREW
(4) TW19NL LOCK WASHER A2223HC DRIVEN SHAFT ASSY
(4) 2188HC ISOLATOR
(4) SW19FT WASHER 863HC COLLAR
328E7 HOLE PLUG
2075HC2 COUPLING
2202HC ENCASEMENT
2219HC SHIELD MOTOR
(4) SA1632RD06 SCREW A1120HC6 MAG DRIVE ASSY
1355EES
1/8 HP MOTOR (NO FILTER)
A1554EES
1/8 HP MOTOR (W/FILTER)
(5) SW25NL WASHER 4591/4592 MICRO REACTOR

(5) SB2528HX08 HEX BOLT
2218HC
MID PLATE 2206HC VESSEL RETAINER
SC1932SC08 SET SCREW
25.29 2196HC (OPTIONAL) 2207HC PANEL SCREW
REF CONDENSER ROD 1374HCJV O-RING
SW51FT WASHER 2208HC SPLIT WASHER
SN5013HX HEX NUT
(3) 2188HC SPACER

2203HC3 SUPPORT A3240HC9EB/A3240HC9EE
PLATE MICRO HEATER ASSEMBLY
(3) SB2528FS12 SCREW
2198HCAA
SUPPORT ROD
14.16 TW50FT WASHER
SN5013HX HEX NUT
REF
(2) 2198HC SUPPORT ROD

(2) TW50FT WASHER
(2) SN5013HX HEX NUT 6.58
REF
2202HC COLLAR
A2217HC
BASE PLATE ASSY
17.50 REF
RPM PULLEY BELT

600 RPM 857HC 847HC8
800 RPM 857HC3 847HC8
1000 RPM 857HC4 847HC8
1700 RPM 857HC5 847HC4
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4591/4592 Micro Reactor with Variable Speed 1/4 HP and Explosion Proof Motors
4X TW19NL
LOCK WASHER
4X SB1932BT06
10-32 X 3/8 BHSCS
A3443HC
BEARING HOUSING
ASSEMBLY (REF)
2221HC
HOUSING, BEARING
2187HC
BEARING
2226HC
SNAP RING
2222HC
DRIVE SHAFT
2209HC
COUPLING, FLEXIBLE
4X SB3716HX16
3/8-16 X 1" HHCS
4X SW37NL
3/8 LOCK WASHER
56C MOUNT MOTOR

(SEE MOTOR TABLE)
4591/4592
HP VOLTS TYPE PART NO.

1/4 90 VARIABLE SPEED A388EES
1/4 90 VARIABLE SPEED, XP A388EEQ
1/4 180 VARIABLE SPEED A388EET
1/4 180 VARIABLE SPEED, XP A388EER

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4593 Micro Reactor with Fixed Head
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Scope  4 To open the Vessel  14

Standard Reaction Vessel Parts List  18

OTHER VESSEL HEAD FITTINGS  11

Safety Rupture Disc  11 Customer Service

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II On position, full power heater switch

~ Alternating Current (AC)

This CAUTION symbol indicates that the surface may be hot.

Protective Earth (PE) terminal. Provided for connection of the Protec-

Environmental Conditions Provisions for Lifting and Carrying

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8. Connect tubing to the rupture disc outlet and run

The Motor output connector is to be used only

Safety Rupture Disc

Gas Inlet Valve

Liquid Sampling Valve

Standard Head Fittings for Micro Reactor

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Air Motor Option

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Note: The following steps are common to both head configurations.

Gas Connections Do Not Overfill the Vessel

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Some laboratories maintain hydraulic test facilities

Apparatus returned for testing and overhaul should Customer Service

Standard Reaction Vessel Parts List Cylinders*

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491HCAD 593HC SERIES

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Cylinders* A1987HC6 Shaft/Impeller, 100mL FH

Part No. Description Code

OVERARM PLATE DRIVEN PULLEY

UPPER DRIVE SHAFT

Driven Pulley Assembly

Vessel Heaters (Standard Stand Configuration) Upper Drive Shafts

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(4) SA1632RD06 SCREW A1120HC6 MAG DRIVE ASSY

(5) SW25NL WASHER 4591/4592 MICRO REACTOR

(3) 2188HC SPACER

(2) 2198HC SUPPORT ROD

RPM PULLEY BELT

56C MOUNT MOTOR

HP VOLTS TYPE PART NO.

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