Parr Instrument 4700 - Manual (Page 3)

General Purpose Pressure Vessels
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PREFACE
Scope
These instructions cover the basic operating steps
to be followed when using a variety of pressure ves-
sels manufactured by the Parr Instrument Company.
They include temperature and pressure ratings for
Series 4600 and 4700 General Purpose Pressure Ves-
sels, also instructions for the gage block assemblies
commonly used with these vessels. This material
is intended to be used in conjunction with several
related instruction sheets listed on page 2 covering
safety precautions and other information applicable
to Parr pressure equipment. The user should study
all of these instructions carefully before starting
to use any Parr pressure vessels in order to obtain
a complete understanding of the capabilities and
limitations of these vessels, and to be well aware of
the precautions to be observed in their operation.
Related Instructions
The following Parr publications are also included to
further 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
285M Sealing Instructions for Flexible
Graphite Gaskets
323M Operating Instructions for Pressure
Relief Valves
551M Operating Instructions for 4838
Temperature Controllers
FX004 Health & Safety Assurance Certification
Intended Usage
This system has been designed for use as a high
pressure reactor system. It has been designed, built,
and tested to strict physical and electrical standards.
However, it is the user’s responsibility to install and
operate it in conformance with local pressure and
electrical codes.
If this equipment is used in a manner beyond its
intended usage, the protection provided by the
equipment may be impaired.
Safety Information
To avoid electrical shock, always:
1. Use a properly grounded electrical outlet of
correct voltage and current handling capability.
2. Ensure that the equipment is connected to
electrical service according to local national
electrical 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
maintenance or servicing.
To avoid personal injury:
1. Do not use in the presence of flammable or
combustible materials; fire or explosion may
result. This device contains components which
may ignite such material.
2. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.