Nugsmasher ProTouch User manual

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NugSmasher protouch
Version 1.0
NS102521
Copyright © 2021 NugSmasher. All Rights Reserved.

Version 1.0NS070720 I
Introduction ......................................................................1
Quick Start Guide .................................................................2
Unit Operation ....................................................................5
pressure system................................................................. 7
Notice .............................................................................9
Safety ............................................................................10
table of contents

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introduction
Thank you for the purchase of your NugSmasher® ProTouch. We have
designed this unit for the purpose of effortless rosin extraction with
industry leading 7”x 10” plates and integrated touch screen allowing
for the ultimate control and pressure application. When setting up your
unit, please ensure your stand is suitable for the weight of the machine.
Also note, that the unit gets hot and the high temperature hydraulic heat
plates are capable of bodily injury if not used in a safe manner. (Please
do not attempt to open your unit casing as this will void your
factory warranty.)
While our products are sturdy and built to last, they are also heavy and
shippers can be rough during handling. If there are any problems from
shipping and your item does not deliver safely please contact us direct so
we can resolve the matter immediately.
As always, please feel free to call us at any point with any questions or
concerns at [phone] or NugSmasher®.com/contact.

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quick start guide
• Your release knob is packaged in foam near the heat plates and will be installed on the right side
of unit towards bottom of press.
• Notice the keyed end of the release valve as it slides through side of unit and can be installed
easily by looking at rear of machine under manual handle sticker.
• Rotating release knob clockwise till it is tight will allow press plates to be raised via manual handle
or pneumatically with 90-100 psi air compressor (3-5) gallon small compressor is ideal. Using a
water separator is recommended to minimize any water from entering the unit.
• Rotating release knob counter clockwise will allow plates to separate and open – never open
beyond one-half turn to release plates as damage and loss of fluid may occur. Please note that
under any circumstances do not turn release valve more then ½ a turn in the open (counter
clockwise) direction as this will void your warranty and may result in hydraulic fluid loss. Also
make sure when not in use or stored, the release valve must be in closed tight (clockwise)
position.
Please note that under any circumstances do not turn release valve more then ½ a turn in the open (counter clockwise) direction as this will
void your warranty and may result in hydraulic fluid loss. Also make sure when not in use or stored, the release valve must be in closed tight
(clockwise) position.
KEEP RELEASE VALVE IN CLOSED “CLOCKWISE POSITION” WHEN NOT IN USE
WARNING!
Never turn your
release knob more
than ½ full turn
counter clock wise
from tight.
Please Note:
Your release knob
is designed to have
a slight upward
angle.

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quick start guide
Powering on Unit: To start your unit turn on power switch on the rear of unit
(red circle) and display will start within 5 - 7 seconds. The NugSmasher®
ProTouch is designed with several time saving features that will allow you
to choose the perfect setup and pressure using our NugSmasher® bags
in accordance with their dimensions. We also have integrated a custom
configuration for bag size if your using Non NugSmasher® bags to achieve
correct pressure vs. surface area configuration. (Note not all bags are created
equally, use NugSmasher® bags for best results).
Powering off Unit: DO NOT power off your unit by the switch! It is imperative
when powering down to use the on screen power button (green circle in
illustration below). Once power down cycle is complete and screen has shut
down -approximately 7-10 seconds- then the main power switch on the rear
on the unit can be set to the off position. Internet connection setup The wifi
connectivity of your machine must be turned on to allow any updates which
will include new NugSmasher® ProTouch capabilities with your machine as
they are designed. Simply go to settings button which is on the top right of
your screen and select “connect” to allow it to be connected via your home
wifi network, connect to your available network connection by inputting
your wifi password. Note: Connection can take aprox 10 seconds before its
connected. The system only works wireless so you would need to have a
wireless connection within range.

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quick start guide
Your new NugSmasher ProTouch is
equipped with a more precise joystick
controlled actuator. Upon unpacking
you will find the ProTouch controller
separately boxed. Please mount joystick
on the front bottom left of machine
with provided 1/4-20 allen bolt to
mount joystick securely. There are two
push connect airline connections that
are labeled IN and OUT match up the
airlines, and push them into connection
point.
Do not adjust the copper bleed valves on
right side of joystick. The new ProTouch
has main power switch on rear of unit
and all other operations will be controlled
by the touch screen, (i.e. lights on and
off and integrated fan.)
There are fine adjustments that can be
made to allow unit to apply pressure
in very small increments or speed up
plate movement. On left side of joystick
enclosure you can adjust set screw in or
out and use lock nut to hold position if
you have found a setting that you prefer
to use all the time. As valve is screwed
in less pressure will be allowed to pass
through the unit which will slow plate
movement and allow for fine incremental
pressure application. As the valve is
unscrewed you will notice the plates will
raise faster and fine adjustment more
difficult. It is best to test and dial in your
ideal setting with nothing on the plates
before you start pressing material, take
note with joystick fully towards you it
stops all air application, middle setting
is where you will finesse forward to add
small increments and full forward would
be if plates were completely down and
you wanted to raise without holding it
forward.
1/4-20 Allen
Mounting Bolt
Airline Connections

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The NugSmasher® ProTouch can be used with a manual pump handle or pneumatic operation with push button actuation of plates.
The NugSmasher® ProTouch requires a compressor (not included) with a minimum psi of 100 psi and 3-5 gallon air capacity. Note the
larger the supply tank the less you will have your compressor cycling on and off. Attach compressor and airline to input line in recessed
pocket on left side of machine.
Pressure:
Once your unit reaches set temperature you’re ready to start pressing. Once you have your material between parchmentpaper -do notuse waxpaper!-,
slowly start raising plates. It is key to do this slowly to properly build heat into your material. The entire pressing process should be between 90-120
seconds depending on your strain. Your NugSmasher® ProTouch is most capable of over pressing your material as the mistake made most with new
extractors. See, NugSmasher®.com/tools/calculator tool for pressure calculations for your NugSmasher® Pro. There are several videos available online
on the NugSmasher® social Instagram account as well as the NugSmasher® YouTube channel that are very beneficial for techniques and tips of your
rosin extraction. Note: Do not use other leverage device or foot to push manual handle down as you will cause damage not covered by warranty.
Ideal Temperature:
The ideal pressure and temperature will vary depending on strain and growing techniques
so don’t be discouraged on your results when you press new material. We recommend
when pressing a new strain to start at approx. 220 degrees for flower and notate your
yield results (weight of material in vs. rosin out). Perform additional test presses and drop
5-7 degrees per press until you notice your yield percentage starting to drop. Adjust back
to the previous temp and that will be your ideal temp for that strain. It is advised to have a
thermal temp gun to verify and check temperatures from time to time. Use our temperature
test strips included with your unit (also available for purchase at NugSmasher®.com),
unless in a pinch use a small piece of electrical tape as the high gloss on heat plates will
affect accurate temp readings if using a thermal temp gun. (As shown in Illustration)
unit operation

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unit operation
Remember
“Fire in fire out!”
3.5g bag (1.1g-3.5g) = 1.5”-1.6”Diameter
7g bag (3.6g-7g) = 2”-2.2”Diameter
14g bag (7.1g-14g) =2.4”-2.7”Diameter
As the micron gets smaller the diameter gets larger, this is the reason for the variance in the diameter numbers above. We prefer to use
160 micron for fresh flower, as flower dries we go down in micron screen size (for dry flower use 90 micron). Micron size determines the
diameter (surface area) of the smashed bag. For nugs 1g and smaller no bag is necessary. For more details about loading Bottle-Tech
and/or Barrel-Tech style (BTS) please visit NugSmasher® on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0osvcD7CLK0
Loading Micron Bags:
NugSmasher® extraction bags, are recommended for optimal yield and clean quality rosin. Our bags are hand-made and packaged
in the USA! NugSmasher® extraction bags are specifically designed to work with the weight of fresh cured flower and are labeled
accordingly at: 3.5 g (1.1g-3.5g), 7 g (3.6g-7g) and 14 g (7.1g-14g). This assumes the bags are loaded (BTS) or bottle/barrel-tech
style (upright so that you end up with the round coin like puck once fully pressed). This perfected method allows you the ability to put
the proper weight of flower into the bag and get a consistent extraction every time. This method also applies the proper pounds per
square inch of pressure (PSI) on your product and eliminates the guess work.

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PSI ON Material 500 750 1000 1250 1500 One 3.5G
Bag (BTS)
Gauge Reading 258 387 516 645 774
PSI ON Material 500 750 1000 1250 1500 Two 3.5G
Bags (BTS)
Gauge Reading 515 774 1031 1289 1547
PSI ON Material 500 750 1000 1250 1500 Three 3.5G
Bags (BTS)
Gauge Reading 773 1160 1547 1934 2321
PSI ON Material 500 750 1000 1250 1500 One 7G
Bag (BTS)
Gauge Reading 459 687 917 1146 1375
PSI ON Material 500 750 1000 1250 1500 Two 7G
Bags (BTS)
Gauge Reading 917 1375 1834 2292 2751
PSI ON Material 500 750 1000 1250 1500 Three 7G
Bags (BTS)
Gauge Reading 2751 4126 5502 6877 8253
PSI ON Material 500 750 1000 1250 1500 One 14G
Bag (BTS)
Gauge Reading 716 1075 1432 1791 2149
PSI ON Material 500 750 1000 1250 1500 Two 14G
Bags (BTS)
Gauge Reading 1433 2149 2865 3582 4298
PSI ON Material 500 750 1000 1250 1500 Four 14G
Bags (BTS)
Gauge Reading 2865 4298.65 5731.54 7164 8598
NugSmasher® extraction bags, our bags are recommended or
optimal yield and clean quality rosin. NugSmasher® extraction
bags are specifically designed to work with the weight of fresh
cured flower together with our extraction machines and are
labeled accordingly at: 3.5g, 7g and 14g this assumes the bags
are loaded (BTS) or bottle/barrel-tech style (upright so that
you end up with the round coin like puck once fully pressed).
This perfected method allows you the ability to put the proper
eight of flower into the bag and get a consistent extraction
very time. The reason for this is that it allows for the proper
pounds per square inch, pressure (PSI) on your product and
eliminates the guess work.
3.5g = 1.5” Diameter = 1.77” in surface area
7g = 2”-2.2”Diameter= 3.14” in surface area
14g=2.4”-2.7”Diameter= 4.91” in surface area.
We prefer to use 160 micron for fresh flower, as flower dries we
go down in micron screen size (for dry flower use 90 micron).
NOTE: As the micron gets smaller the diameter get slightly larger.
Example: 90 micron is about 5% larger at the end of your extraction.
For the ProTouch Calculator tool, please visit,
NugSmasher.com/tools
Plate Pressure:
The applied plate pressure is determined by the extracted material’s
surface area (bag, size and quantity) and the applied pressure to
the extraction (Gauge PSI Reading)
Gauge Pressure:
Gauge pressure (psi) is measured from the hydraulic rams fluid
pressure. This is the applied pressure and should be adjusted to the
surface area to achieve optimum results.
Plate Pressure: Gauge Pressure:
Surface Area Key
-VS-
pressure System
NugSmasher® ProTouch Consistency Chart PSI to Surface Area Bag Selection

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pressure System
EXTRACTION EXAMPLE:
One 14g Bag Four 14g Bags
Plate Pressure
750 PSI
There is only one 14g bag
that has the total surface
area of around 4.91in2.
Plate Pressure
750 PSI
There are four 14g bags
that has a total combined surface
area of around 19.64in2.
Hydraulic Fluid Pressure
1074 PSI
To extract your material at 750 PSI
with a surface area of 4.91in (one 14g
bag) it would equal 1074 PSI on
your gauge.
Hydraulic Fluid Pressure
4298 PSI
To extract your material at 750
PSI with a surface area of 19.64in2
(4.91in2 for each 14g bag) you would
need 4298 PSI on your gauge.
top plate view: Use calculator tool for all configurations.