Chemglass Life Sciences JACKETED FILTER User manual

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
JACKETED FILTER
REACTOR SYSTEMS
Support Frame with
Oversized Rugged S.S.
Uprights and Heavy-
Duty PTFE Coated
Aluminum Fittings
Mechanical Seal
Stir Bearing
PTFE Filter Base
Open Frame
Design for
Excellent
Accessibility
Heavy Duty
Lockable Castors
Detachable Drain
Valve
20L Vessel Body
S.S. Inlet/Outlet
Adapters Available
in M16 x 1 and M30

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PLEASE NOTE: FILTER REACTORS ARE FOR VACUUM/GRAVITY FILTRATION USE ONLY.
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 filter reactor, the fully assembled reactor head, stirrer shaft
& agitators, Tru-Stir™ stirrer shaft coupling, 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 0-14mm drain valve, motor controller/temperature monitor 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.
Black Knobs
for Vertical
Height
Adjustment
Torque
Knobs
*PLEASE NOTE:
Torque knobs should be
checked periodically to
ensure the torque function
has not been adversely
affected by corrosion.

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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 motor controller/temperature monitor, 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
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.
CG-2095
Upper Agitator
CG-2096
Lower Agitator
CG-2097
Stirrer Shaft
Hole through the
Lower Portion of the
Stirrer Shaft
Glass Filled PTFE Pin
(MUST BE CUT TO
LENGTH BEFORE
INSTALLING)

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Filter Base System
1. Place the o-ring in the beveled edge of the filter base.
2. Place the perforated plate in the filter base, beveled edge facing up.
3. Place the frit (filter) on top of the perforated plate.
4. Fix the centering ring on top of the frit and make sure it is pushed down on all edges
evenly.
5. Wrap the lower outlet adapters with NPT end with PTFE tape. Thread the adapter into the
filter base until it becomes snug. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
6. Attach the beaded pipe coupling to the lower outlet drain and the CG-1959-A-01 0-
14mm drain valve. Torque the beaded pipe coupling to 35in-lbs using a torque wrench.
PLEASE NOTE: MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE LIMIT FOR FILTER BASE IS 150°C
Centering Ring
Frit (Filter)
*Note: The Bottom
Impeller Should NOT
Rub on the Filter
Perforated Plate
Filter Base

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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 = -50 to 150°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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BEFORE YOU START:
The reactor is now ready for use. Before filling the reactor, make sure the 0-14mm 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 [phone] or
[email protected].
Complete Assembly Instructions
The jacketed process filter reactor, the fully assembled reactor head, stirrer shaft & agitators, Tru-Stir™ stirrer shaft coupling,
mechanical seal stirrer bearing, temperature probe & adapter, and motor are shipped assembled on the support frame. Use
the following instructions should you need to remove or adjust these components.
1. Remove torque knobs from reactor support clamp and remove PTFE coated support clamp.
2. Please refer to filter base assembly then place filter base in the bottom of
the reactor stand, positioning detachable drain valve toward the front of
the stand.
3. Carefully place the reaction vessel on the filter base and line up with the
vessel. Replace the front reaction vessel clamp and tighten the torque
knobs evenly until you hear a “click”.
4. Secure the vessel and filter base together with the CG-141-T quick release
PTFE coated clamp, making sure that the entire o-ring is seated in the
groove. Adjust the threaded bolt to improve the seal around the flange.
5. 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.
6. Place the 200mm Perfluoro o-ring into the groove of the reaction vessel
flange.
7. Assemble the stirrer shaft and agitators and lower into the reaction vessel.
8. 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 MECHANICAL SEAL STIRRER
BEARING IS NOT INSERTED IN THE HEAD AT THIS TIME.
9. Dismantle then slide the mechanical seal stirrer bearing over the end of the stirrer shaft and “press “into the
center neck, sealing the o-ring.
10. Position the powder fill port towards the front of the reactor.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. Tighten the aluminum nut on the mechanical seal stirrer bearing, which compresses the bearing onto the
stirrer shaft.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. Attach the condenser and any other peripheral glassware.
*NOTE: THE BOTTOM IMPELLER SHOULD NOT BE RUBBING ON THE FILTER*

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Optional Components:
Safety Shield
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.
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