Apeks THE FORCE 5000-5Lx5LDP Instructions for use

Updated 04/22/2019 ©Apeks, LLC 2019
THE FORCE™ 5000PSI DUAL PHASE
BOTANICAL OIL EXTRACTION SYSTEM
OWNER’S OPERATION MANUAL
WARNING
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE SET UP AND OPERATION PROCEDURE
PROVIDED WITHIN THIS MANUAL MAY VOID THE EXTRACTION
SYSTEM’S WARRANTY
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Table of Contents
Page
1. Critical Safety Overview .................................................................................................................. 3
2. System Operation ........................................................................................................................... 4
2.1. The Force™ Dual Phase 5000psi System Overview .............................................................. 4
2.2. Automation Systems Overview ............................................................................................... 4
2.3. Screen Shots .......................................................................................................................... 6
2.4. Pre-Cleaning ......................................................................................................................... 10
2.5. Opening Extraction Vessel ................................................................................................... 11
2.6. Loading Botanical Material ................................................................................................... 13
2.7. Closing Extraction Vessel ..................................................................................................... 13
2.8. Chiller Start Up ..................................................................................................................... 14
2.9. Evacuating the System ......................................................................................................... 15
2.10.Conducting an Extraction ...................................................................................................... 16
2.11.Automatic or Manual Flow Reversal ..................................................................................... 18
2.12.Changing Bottles .................................................................................................................. 18
2.13.Removing Spent Material from Extraction Vessel ................................................................. 18
2.14.Removing Oil from Collection Cup (End of Run) .................................................................. 19
2.15.Removing Oil from Collection Cup (During Run) .................................................................. 21
2.16.Performing Maintenance Between Runs .............................................................................. 22
2.17.Recommended Operating Parameters ................................................................................. 25
3. System Maintenance .................................................................................................................... 26
3.1. Extraction System/Storage Tank Maintenance ...................................................................... 26
3.2. Extraction System Maintenance (Extractor/Separator Stands) .............................................. 26
3.3. Diaphragm Compressor Maintenance .................................................................................... 27
3.4. Chiller Maintenance ............................................................................................................... 27
4. Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 28
4.1. Ice on Separator ..................................................................................................................... 28
4.2. Low Extractor Pressure .......................................................................................................... 28
4.3. Extractor Overpressure .......................................................................................................... 29
4.4. Low Separator Pressure ......................................................................................................... 29
4.5. High Separator 1 or 2 Pressure .............................................................................................. 30
4.6. Oil Carryover from Separator 1 to Pump ................................................................................ 30
5. References ................................................................................................................................... 31
6. Appendices ................................................................................................................................... 32
6.1. A: Belt Tightening ................................................................................................................... 32
6.2. B: Diaphragm Pump Priming .................................................................................................. 35
6.3. C: Check Valve Cleaning ....................................................................................................... 36
6.4. D: Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams ................................................................................ 39
6.5. E: CO2Phase Diagram .......................................................................................................... 40
6.6. F: Pre-Training Checklist ........................................................................................................ 41
6.7. G: Electrical Screw Torque Requirements ............................................................................. 43

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1. Critical Safety Overview
Throughout these instructions, this symbol is used to indicate that the instructions are
critically important to your safety and the safety of your system. Failure to follow the
instructions as written can result in a rapid release of high pressure CO2potentially
causing equipment or personnel damage.
WARNING
Subcritical and Supercritical CO2systems operate under high pressure. Operators must be fully trained
and familiar with the system. Failure to operate the system can result in equipment damage and/or
bodily injury.
WARNING
Subcritical and Supercritical CO2systems use large amounts of CO2during operation. Ensure that
system is installed in a well-ventilated area to prevent buildup of CO2which can cause asphyxiation.
Use of a CO2monitor is strongly recommended.
WARNING
Opening a vessel under pressure can result in a rapid release of pressure and ejection of the material
inside the vessel. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN A VESSEL UNDER PRESSURE! Always make sure
a vent path for the vessel is opened and the corresponding pressure gage reads zero prior to loosening
the vessel hammer unions or closure bolts.
WARNING
Subcritical and Supercritical CO2systems are designed to operate indoors. Extreme temperatures
(below 60°F and above 80°F) will negatively impact the functionality of the system. The environmental
temperature range is for the system, chiller, pump and CO2bottles.
WARNING
Only use Propylene Glycol and distilled water in the chiller and cooling system. Never use Deionized
Water in the chiller or cooling system.
WARNING
Extraction system components can weigh in excess of 2000 lbs and need to be moved carefully.
Never attempt to move system pieces without the proper equipment, failure to do so could result in
serious injury or death.
WARNING
Always wear safety glasses when operating and servicing the system.

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2. System Operation
The following operating instructions are for The Force™ Dual Phase: 5000-5Lx5LDP, 20Lx20LDP
and 40Lx40LDP, CO2-based Botanical Oil Extraction systems. Instructions assume that chiller and
CO2Booster Pump are OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) supplied. Failure to follow the
instructions provided below may void the warranty of the system.
2.1. The Force™ Dual Phase 5000psi System Overview
Figure 1. System Overview
2.2. Automation Systems Overview
2.2.1. The Human Machine Interface (HMI) is a 10-inch color touch screen. Almost all of the
inputs, outputs and human/machine interactions are managed through the HMI, with the
exception of the Air Compressor and Chiller, which operate independently.
2.2.2. The HMI has two functions; 1) to provide information and 2) to accept inputs from the
operator. Descriptions of some of the interactions:
2.2.2.1. If a display value or message is colored orange, an operator must take action
before progressing forward.
2.2.2.1.1. Orange indicates that operator activity is required before the Start
button can be depressed. Messages highlighted orange are indicative of a
scheduled maintenance interval being reached.
2.2.2.2. Red messages indicate that a component of the system has either failed
to reach the minimum operating pressures or temperatures, or that a component of
the system exceeded the programmed operating limits.
2.2.2.3. Red messages are typically reserved for alarms that could potentially shut
down the machine if the condition causing the alarm is not returned to normal.
Extractor
Chiller/Heater
Separation
Vessels
Collection
Cups
Extraction
Vessel
HMI / Touch
Panel
Diaphragm
Pump
Liquid
Pump
Hoist Arm
Separator
Chiller

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2.2.2.3.1. Red messages may require user acknowledgement or may
simply disappear when an abnormal condition returns to normal
parameters. If there is a button that appears, user intervention will
be required.
2.2.2.4. Yellow messages will typically be displayed on a button that has to
be pressed to acknowledge that the operator has read the message
before it will disappear.
2.2.3. Any variable or message that needs to be (or can be) controlled by the operator is
graphically raised to illustrate that the “message” is a button. An example of the different
graphical representations is shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2. Indicator vs. Button
2.2.4. The controller has safety interlocks programmed into it. These safety interlocks prevent
unsafe operations from occurring by always monitoring the system's parameters and by
removing unsafe action/input control buttons from the HMI. When buttons appear to be
missing from any screen, it is because the system is performing an operation that would
be unsafe in combination with the missing button/action.
2.2.5. The HMI will provide message pop-ups (in yellow boxes) to instruct the operator what
steps are required next in order to complete any action selected. Most message pop-
ups are also acknowledgement buttons that must be pressed before any further action
can be taken.
2.2.6. The primary operating valves on the system are air-actuated valves controlled by the
system's controller. In the event of an Air Compressor failure or a power failure, all air-
actuated valves will return to their normally closed resting state. Valve 0, 17, 30A and
30B will be open and all others will be closed.
2.2.7. Each air-actuated valve has an indicator on the top to inform the operator which valves
are open and which valves are closed. The indicator lines correspond with the flow
direction. The following figure illustrates both an open and closed valve. Note that it
does not matter which way the air actuator is oriented, rather the direction of CO2flow is
important. See Figure 3.
Title/Output Display
with solid edge
Input Button with
Chamfered edge

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Figure 3. a) Valve 1 in the open position, b) Valve 1 in the closed position
2.3. Screen Shots
2.3.1. Home Screen
2.3.2. The home screen is where all pressures, temperatures, run times, weight, and access
to other screens are located. This is where you will enter your parameters and start your
extractions.
Figure 4. Home Screen
CO2Flow Direction
CO2Flow Direction

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2.3.3. Manual Screen
2.3.3.1. The Manual Screen is used quite often and is where to go to perform any
operations other than normal operation, such as clearing a clogged orifice,
recovering CO2before the entered run time is complete, opening the Extractor
Vessel or changing a CO2bottle.
Figure 5. Manual Screen: Manual Mode Selected (Reverse Flow)
2.3.3.2. On the Manual Screen, there's a button to switch between automatic flow reversal
and manual flow reversal. When in manual flow reversal mode, the operator can
press a button to switch the flow direction at any time during the run.
2.3.3.3. When in automatic flow reversal, the machine will only change flow direction when
a new extraction is started, meaning that forward flow at the beginning will remain
forward flow until the next run. The next run will be reverse flow and will remain
reverse flow for the entire run.
2.3.3.4. The Manual Screen is used quite often and is where to go to perform any
operations other than normal operation, such as clearing a clogged orifice,
recovering CO2before the entered run time is complete, opening the Extractor
Vessel, or changing a CO2bottle.
2.3.3.5. The yellow buttons for “reset” of water flow lost, oil pressure lost, VFD fault,
Diaphragm ruptured, or E-Stop will only be visible when the corresponding
abnormal condition exists. If there’s a fault or the system won’t start, user should
check here for reset buttons and check the alarm screen for information about
faults.

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2.3.4. Maintenance Screen
2.3.4.1. The Maintenance Screen is rarely used. The Maintenance screen is where you
will go to monitor run times on your system and pump for scheduling
maintenance.
Figure 6. Maintenance Screen
2.3.5. Logo Screen
2.3.5.1. The Logo Screen is rarely used. The reason for the Logo Screen is to hide any
potentially secret parameters on the Home Screen.
2.3.5.2. Additionally, the system software version is located on the lower left hand edge of
this screen.
Figure 7. Logo Screen

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2.3.6. I/O (Input/Output) Status Screen
2.3.6.1. The I/O Status Screen is used for troubleshooting. On this screen you can monitor
which Valves are supposed to be open and closed, if the pump is on or off and if
the light on top of the machine is green or red. There are also indicators showing
thermocouple raw input temperatures as well as air and CO2pressures in PSI.
Figure 8. I/O Status Screen (standard on left, metric on right)
2.3.7. VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) Screen
2.3.7.1. The VFD screen displays the values that are being sent to the VFD that controls
the speed of the liquid pump.
Figure 9. VFD Screen Appearance

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2.3.8. Alarm Screen
2.3.8.1. The Alarm Screen is used for troubleshooting and where navigation to the Email
Messaging Screen is located. When the system faults for any reason, it is
recorded on the Alarm Screen. Often the fault you see on the home screen may
have been caused by a series of faults. By looking at the alarm screen, you can
see all the previous faults in the order they occurred.
Figure 10. Alarm Screen
2.4. Pre-Cleaning
2.4.1. The Force™ Dual Phase 5000psi systems are constructed from 304 and 316 stainless
steel and can be cleaned with any cleaner that is compatible with both stainless steel
and your extracted product. Simple Green cleaner, ethanol/alcohol work well for most
applications.
2.4.2. The system should be cleaned to the appropriate level (determined by your application
and corresponding regulations) prior to processing each batch of botanical material.
2.4.2.1. Apeks takes great care to clean all systems prior to shipping. However, it is the
user’s responsibility to ensure that the system meets the required level of
cleanliness.

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2.5. Opening Extraction Vessel
WARNING
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN A VESSEL UNDER PRESSURE! Always
make sure a vent path for the vessel is opened and the corresponding
pressure gauge(s) reads zero prior to trying to open vessel.
2.5.1. An Extractor Vessel can only be opened if it is not selected for use and the pressure
has been released. Otherwise, the extraction must be stopped prior to opening the
Extractor Vessel.
2.5.2. To open vessel, verify there is no pressure in the Extraction Vessel. If a small amount of
pressure is present, locate the hose on top of the vessel and loosen hose fitting 90oto
allow CO2to escape. Wait for pressure to subside. Never loosen the hose any more
than 90 o because the hose could disconnect and cause damage or injury. If pressure is
higher than 50psi and the system is not running, from the Home Screen (see Figure 4),
press “Go To Manual Screen” button.
2.5.2.1. From the Manual Screen (see Figure 5), press the “Open Extractor Vessel”
button. Note: This will vent both Extractors.
2.5.2.2. If the Extractor is under pressure, the system will require the operator to
acknowledge that he or she wants to vent all the CO2in the Extractor.
2.5.3. When the Extractor Vessel gauge on top of the vessel and on the Home Screen both
read zero, it is safe to move to the next step.
2.5.4. Remove Flexible Hose from the top of the Extractor, as shown in Figure 11.
Figure 11. Removing flexible hose from the top of the extractor
2.5.5. Remove safety pin, as shown in Figure 12.

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Figure 12. Remove safety pin
2.5.6. Rotate the plug inside the closure until the ears on the plug match up to the holes on the
nut, as shown below in Figure 13.
Figure 13. Rotate the plug inside the closure until the ears on the plug match up to the holes on the nut
2.5.7. Attach chain hoist to eyebolt and carefully raise plug out of the nut (see Figure 14).
Caution: Only use hoist to lift the plug, not the entire vessel.
2.5.7.1. Use caution when raising or lowering plug as to not damage cup seal. Note:
Keep the plug horizontal, move it slowly, and do not force it to seal.

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Figure 14. Removing extractor plug with hoist
2.6. Loading Botanical Material
2.6.1. Material to be extracted is loaded directly into the extraction vessel. The supplied funnel
can be used to help minimize spillage.
2.6.1.1. Typically, botanicals perform best in CO2extractions when ground to a particle
size of about 200 µin, roughly the consistency of coffee grounds.
2.6.1.2. Any amount of material can be loaded into the Extraction Vessel – the vessel
does not have to be full in order to operate correctly.
2.6.1.3. Use caution not to overfill the vessel. The vessel plug sits down inside the tube
and seals on the inner surface. Overloading can cause vessel not to seal or
damage the cup seal.
2.6.2. Gentle compression or packing can be used to increase the amount of material loaded
into the vessel. However, heavy compaction should be avoided because it may cause
clogging during the extraction process.
2.7. Closing Extraction Vessel
2.7.1. Ensure all surfaces are clean and free of debris.
2.7.2. Check the cup seal on the plug for any visible damage or defects. Replace as
necessary.
2.7.2.1. The cup seal does not require any lubrication.

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2.7.3. Close the vessel by placing the plug back into the nut and rotating until the safety
closure pinhole is in the correct location.
Figure 15. Closing Vessel
2.7.4. Insert safety closure pin and reattach flexible CO2hose, as shown in Figure 16.
Figure 16. Appearance of closed and reconnected vessel
2.8. Chiller Start Up
2.8.1. Verify that both chillers’ cooling lines are connected to the extraction system.
2.8.2. Turn chiller on.
2.8.2.1. The main power switch is located on the back of the chiller.
2.8.2.2. The operation power button is located to the left of the display on the front.
2.8.3. Set the target temperature that corresponds with each coolant loop in the system.
Target temperatures can be found in recommended operating parameters section.
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2.8.4. Verify coolant flow for both storage and water extractor loops on “I/O Screen.” One is
storage water flow and the other is extractor water flow.
2.9. Evacuating the System (Removing moisture and checking for leaks prior to extraction)
2.9.1. Three separate types of evacuation can be performed:
2.9.1.1. Evacuation of system with Separator 1.
2.9.1.2. Evacuation of system with Separator 2.
2.9.1.3. Evacuation of both Separator 1 and 2 can be done by switching between
the vessels after one is fully evacuated.
2.9.1.3.1. The third type of evacuation is a storage evacuation. It’s an entirely separate
button that is only visible when storage tank is empty. It opens a path to
storage tanks in addition to the rest of the system. This should be done after a
storage tank cleaning and before initial fill.
2.9.2. After loading material and ensuring that all vessels are closed and ready for normal
operation, from the Home Screen (see Figure 4), press the Manual Screen button.
2.9.3. From the Manual Screen (see Figure 5), choose which Evacuate Button is necessary
(Evacuate button will not appear if over 30psi is present in the system).
2.9.4. Verify that all the gauges on the system display zero pressure.
2.9.5. Verify that the supplied vacuum pump is filled with the appropriate oil.
2.9.5.1. Refer to the vacuum pump owner’s manual for more detailed information.
2.9.6. Connect the vacuum gauge, blue vacuum hose and vacuum pump to the Evacuation
Valve on the bottom of Separator #3, as shown in Figure 17.
Figure 17. Appearance of correctly connected vacuum gauge, blue vacuum hose and vacuum pump
2.9.7. Open Evacuation Valve.
2.9.8. Turn on the vacuum pump.
2.9.9. Allow the pump to run until the gauge reaches -25 to -30 mmHg for three or four
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vessel is not closed. Check all connections that have been opened since the last run
before proceeding.
2.9.10. Close Evacuation Valve.
2.9.11. Turn off the vacuum pump.
2.9.12. Disconnect the vacuum gauge, blue vacuum hose and pump.
2.9.13. Press the message button, acknowledging that the evacuation is complete.
2.9.14. Return to the Home Screen.
2.10. Conducting an Extraction
2.10.1. If the green start button is not present at the bottom of the Home Screen, then do one of
two things:
2.10.1.1. After performing the required maintenance cycle (weekly or monthly), push the
orange button on the bottom of the Home Screen that says maintenance is
required. This will disappear to reveal the green start button.
2.10.1.2. Push the green button on the top right corner of the screen that says, “Return to
Auto Mode.” A green start button will appear on the bottom of the Home Screen.
2.10.2. Verify the chillers are on and target temperature is set to desired temperature (refer to
Manufacturer’s recommended operating parameters).
2.10.3. Verify that a 50 lb, 75 lb or 100 lb cylinder of CO2with a sufficient amount of CO2is
connected to the system. Pressures under 400psi will not fill system properly.
2.10.4. Verify that material is loaded into Extraction Vessel and Extraction Vessel is properly
closed.
2.10.4.1. The system can be run with no material in the Extraction Vessel. This procedure
is called a dry run and can be used as a way to clean the high-pressure side of
the system.
2.10.5. Verify that the Separator Vessels are both closed and sanitary clamps are tight (clamps
are considered tight when they are torqued to 20-ft lbs. with a torque wrench, which
may leave a 1/16″ to 1/8″ gap between opposing clamps). See Figure 18.
Figure 18. Appearance of tight sanitary clamp
2.10.6. Press the Start button on the Home Screen (see Figure 4).
2.10.7. After pressing Start, the system will prompt the operator to:
2.10.7.1. Set the Phase 1 Extractor Target Pressure (between 900psi and 4800psi). This is
the pressure that the system will try to achieve while flowing through the
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2.10.7.2. Set the Phase 2 Extractor Target Pressure (between 900psi and 4800psi). This is
the pressure that the system will try to achieve while flowing through the other
Separator not chosen in Phase 1.
2.10.7.3. Set the System Run-Time (both Phase 1 and 2 time, full hours between one hour
and 48 hours).
2.10.7.4. Set the Phase 1 Run-Time (hours and minutes, must be less than or equal to full
run time).
2.10.7.5. Select which Extractor to run, a = Extractor A only, b = Extractor B only, c = Both.
Lower case letters must be used to select Extractor (this Extractor will run for the
entire time, Phase 1 and 2 only refer to Separators).
2.10.7.6. After Extractor is selected, system will prompt you to close or open manual
Valves 3A, 3B, 7A and 7B based on selection.
2.10.7.7. Verify both chiller and chiller/heater are on. Verify flow on I/O Screen, if
necessary.
2.10.7.8. Verify Separators are properly closed.
2.10.7.9. Verify Extractors are properly closed.
2.10.7.10.Close Valve 10A, 10B, Evacuation Valve and Separator Line Cleanout Valve and
verify Valve T1 and Valve T2 are open.
2.10.7.11.Open CO2Bottle.
2.10.7.12.Enter orifice size to be used in Phase 1.
2.10.7.13.Select Separator to be used in Phase 1.
2.10.7.14.The system will then start filling the vessels with CO2 to the Extractor target
pressure.
2.10.8. During the filling stage, the “Home Screen” will display a blue box labeled “Filling” to
inform the operator of the system’s current activities.
2.10.9. Once the target Extractor pressure is reached, the system information box will change
from “Filling” to “Running”. An additional information box will appear indicating the
direction of the flow, either “Forward Flow” or “Reverse Flow”.
2.10.9.1. The system switches the flow direction every other run-to-run clean CO2through
the porous metal filters. When in automatic flow reversal mode, the system will
change directions every cycle. When in manual flow reversal mode, the system
will continue to run the selected direction until the operator changes it on the
manual screen during run mode. See section 2.11 for more information.
2.10.10. The system will continue in Phase 1 until it reaches the target run-time for Phase 1, at
which point it will pump down the selected Separator to 100psi and switch over to the
Separator being used for Phase 2.
2.10.11. Before the system begins Phase 2 a pressure test must be passed for the Separator
coming online. A small amount of pressure is added to the Separator and then closed
off to verify the Separator is ready to hold pressure before fully pressurizing. If the
pressure test is passed, the system will continue as normal. If not, the system will go
into service Separator mode until the user fixes the leak and verifies the Separator is
ready.
2.10.12. At the end of the full run-time, the system will automatically begin recovering the CO2
into the storage tanks. The information box will switch from “Running” to “Recovering
CO2” and the system will display that “Recovery has begun.”
2.10.13. At the end of recovery, the system will have approximately 100psi in all the vessels.
The system will provide message boxes to instruct the operator through the final shut
down process. The prompts are:

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2.10.13.1.Close the CO2cylinder.
2.10.13.2.Open Valve 10A and Valve 10B.
2.10.14. Once the operator acknowledges that the CO2cylinder is closed and Valve 10A and
Valve 10B are open, the system will open all Valves except 22, 23, 17, 30A, and 30B,
vent any trapped CO2and wait for the next command.
2.11. Automatic or Manual Flow Reversal
2.11.1. Operator can switch from auto to manual or manual to auto at any time but can only
change the direction if in manual during run mode. The button doesn’t appear until the
system is in run mode.
2.11.2. From the Manual Screen, the user can choose automatic or manual flow reversal.
2.11.2.1. This function (when in automatic) changes the direction of flow in the Extractor
Vessels every other run from top to bottom, to bottom to top in order to flow clean
CO2through the metal filters located on the Extractor plugs.
2.11.2.2. Manual flow reversal allows the user to switch flow direction at their choosing
during a run. Note: Switching flow too often can cause diminished yields.
2.12. Changing Bottles
2.12.1. From the Manual Screen, select “Change Bottle”.
2.12.1.1. The system will prompt the user to close all bottle Valves and change the bottle.
Note: User will have to release pressure in hoses by cracking the fitting at the
bottle and allowing pressure to bleed off.
2.12.1.2. The system will keep all Valves going to the bottles closed during this time until
user acknowledges that bottles are reconnected and opened.
2.12.2. Bottle pressures less than 400psi will not allow proper addition of CO2to the system.
2.13. Removing Spent Material from Extraction Vessel (These steps are only necessary
during a down cycle)
2.13.1. If cycle is complete and pressure is zero and system is not running, proceed to step
2.13.4.
2.13.2. From the Home Screen (see Figure 4), press the “Manual Screen” button.
2.13.3. From the Manual Screen (see Figure 5), press the “Open Extractor Vessel” button.
2.13.3.1. If the Extractor is under pressure, the system will require the operator to
acknowledge that he or she wants to vent all the CO2in the Extractor.
2.13.4. When the Extractor Vessel gauge on top of the vessel and on the Home Screen both
read zero, it is safe to open the Extraction Vessel(s).
2.13.5. Once the Extraction Vessel is open, the spent botanical material can be removed. It is
recommended to remove all material from the top of the Extractor using a large shop
vac.

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2.14. Removing Oil from Collection Cup (End of Run)
WARNING
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN A VESSEL UNDER PRESSURE! Always
make sure a vent path for the vessel is opened and the corresponding
pressure gauge(s) reads zero prior to loosening the vessel closure bolts.
2.14.1. Verify that all Separator Vessel gauges and the Separator pressure on the Home
Screen read zero and that Valve 10A and Valve B are open, as shown in Figure 19.
WARNING
OPERATOR NEEDS TO VERIFY THAT THERE IS NO PRESSURE IN THE LINES BETWEEN THE
EXTRACTORS AND SEPARATORS BEFORE REMOVING THE HOSES. The operator can check
the pressure on the gauge immediately under the left side of the Main Control Enclosure (MCE).
Figure 19. Separator vessel gauges and separator pressure on home screen read zero and
valve 10A and valve B are open
2.14.2. Remove all flexible lines from the top of the Separators. Use two wrenches to remove
hoses, as shown in Figure 20 to prevent tubes from twisting.

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Figure 20. Illustration of using two wrenches to remove flexible metal lines
2.14.3. Remove the yellow wire connected to the Separator #1 and 2 thermocouples.
2.14.4. Use the 5/8″ratchet wrench to remove the high-pressure sanitary clamps from the top
of both Separator Vessels.
2.14.5. Remove the caps from the top of all Separator Vessels.
2.14.6. Collect any available oil from the separator caps.
2.14.7. Use alcohol to clean the caps and orifice tube.
2.14.7.1. Separator caps must be cleaned after every run.
2.14.8. Use the supplied round squeegee to push any residual oil from the sides of the
Separators down to the bottom of the Separators.
2.14.9. Use the 5/8-in ratchet wrench to remove the high-pressure sanitary clamps from the
bottom of the Separator Vessels.
2.14.10. Turn off the chiller/heater.
2.14.11. Disconnect the two blue water line quick connects on the back of the collection cup.
2.14.12. Remove the collection cup from Separator #1 and Separator #2 and the bottom cap
from Separator #3.
2.14.13. Collect the oil from inside the collection cup.
2.14.13.1.Note: There is typically residual dry ice in the collection cup mixed in with
the oil. The dry ice will sublimate without any additional heat. It is
sometimes more efficient to remove the dry ice/oil mixture and place it in
a collection device (like a Pyrex dish).
2.14.14. Use the round squeegee and alcohol to thoroughly clean the inside of the Separators
and collection cup.
2.14.15. Both Separators and the collection cup must be cleaned after each extraction.
2.14.16. Reassemble all Separators by reversing the steps above. The exception here is the
sanitary clamps. The nuts on the sanitary clamps need to be inspected for thread
wear or damage. The nuts on the sanitary clamps need to be replaced if they are
worn or damaged and the nuts need to be put back on with a torque wrench at 20 lb.
ft. See Figure 18.
2.14.17. Reconnect the water lines before turning on the chiller/heater.