Nugsmasher Xp User manual

Nugsmasher XP Operating Instructions

Thank you for the purchase of your Nugsmasher XP. We have designed

this unit for the purpose of eortless rosin extraction for up to 28 grams

of ower. 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 951-272-9800 or Contact@Nugsmasher.com.

Quick Start Guide:

When starting your unit make sure the plates are closed (surface of

plates should be pressed together) this will allow the temperature

sensor in the bottom plate to get an accurate top and bottom reading

and distribute the desired temperature to both plates.

Additionally, bring plates together for a minimum of 20 seconds

between presses if more than 5 minutes passes to ensure accurate

temperature readings.It is best to leave the plates together any time

the machine is on and not in use.

WARNING! Never turn your release knob more than ½ full turn counter clock wise from ght.

Turned too much!

Turned to the max!

Please Note: Your release knob is factory designed to be a slight upward

20secs to 5mins

KEEP RELEASE VALVE IN CLOSED“CLOCKWISE POSITION”WHEN NOT IN USE

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 uid loss. Also make

sure when not in use or stored, the release valve must be in closed tight (clockwise) position.

SET

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To Initiate Auto Tune:

Hold the“<</AT” key for more than 3 seconds until the green AT lamp

(light) comes on and the auto tune process will begin. The unit will

heat up and cool down around the set temp approx. 3 times and will

adjust its settings each pass to ne tune itself. Auto tune is complete

when AT lamp (light) turns o. (Note the factory settings as follows P)

5.50 I) 200.0 D) 9.10)

SET

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AT LampAT Lamp

“<</AT” Key“<</AT” Key

For other settings refer to temperature controller instructions, manual enclosed.

Set power switch to the“on”position. You will notice on your control

screen there are two rows of digits. The top is the current temperature of

the heat plates. The bottom is the set temperature. The XP comes preset

at 200 degrees Fahrenheit and will take approximately 5-7 minutes to

reach set temperature depending on your location.

SET

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Current Temp.

Target Temp.

Current Temp.

Target Temp.

Adjusting Temperature:

To adjust the plate set temperature press the blue“<</AT” button

once and you will notice the rst row of digits start to ash. Press

the“<</AT” button again and it moves over one more digit. Con-

tinue to press the AT button until the number you want to change

is ashing and then press the green up or down arrows to select

desired temperature setting. Once you have changed to your

desired temperature press the set button once to lock in tempera-

ture. It is not advised to go into any other programming modes as

your unit has been factory preset for optimum settings. Note: US

models are set for Fahrenheit and all international orders are set in

Celsius unless specied otherwise. “<</AT” Button“<</AT” Button

up and down

button

up and down

button

Make sure you have the handle inserted properly or the press pump won’t work, the handle piece

sits on the lower end when inserted.

For more tips and tricks; follow our pages on Instagram and Facebook. Also, Google and YouTube

are the best resources for“how to press” video tutorials ..and remember, practice makes perfect!

*Note, customer is liable for any shipping charges or damage as a result of sending unit to PMG for

service or warranty repair. It is recommended you hold onto the packaging that comes with the

unit. Please feel free to contact us with any questions

Once you set up your Nugsmasher XP in the desired operating location, you can auto tune your tempera-

ture controls if the factory settings aren’t holding temps within expected tolerance levels. (Ideal temp

range is 180-220F for ower presses)

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 ower and notate your yield results (weight of material in vs. rosin out).

Perform additional test presses and drop 5 - 10 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 a small piece of

electrical tape as the high gloss on heat plates will aect accurate temp readings if using a thermal temp

gun.

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 specically designed to work with

the weight of fresh cured ower 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 ower 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.

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 num-

bers above. We prefer to use 160 micron for fresh ower, as ower dries we go down in micron screen size

(for dry ower 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=0os-

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Pressure:

Once your unit reaches set temperature you’re ready to start pressing. Once you have your material

between parchment paper (do not use wax paper!), slowly start raising plates by pumping handle. 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 XP is most capable of over pressing your

material as the mistake made most with new extractors. There are several videos available online on the

Nugsmasher ocial Instagram account as well as the Nugsmasher YouTube channel that are very benecial

for techniques and tips of your rosin extraction. Note the leverage designed with your pump handle is only

designed for hand operation. Do not use and other leverage device or foot to push handle down as you will

cause damage not covered by warranty.

Operating Unit:

Before your unit is turned on, insert handle into the vertical opening

on the right side of unit. Notice there is a round tube that your shaft

handle will be inserted into for plate compression operation. Pump

handle until plates are lightly pressed together. The Nugsmasher XP

has 2 heating element in each plate and between presses of more

than 3 minutes and especially during initial warm-up, it is advised to

bring the plates back together to ensure exact set temperature is

maintained in both plates.

Nugsmasher XP

Plate Pressure vs. Gauge Pressure

Gauge Pressure:

Gauge pressure (psi) is measured from the

hydraulic rams uid pressure. This is the applied

pressure and should be adjusted to the surface

area to achieve optimum results.

Example See chart below

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 P.S.I. Reading)

Example See chart below

Nugsmasher XP PSI PSI PSI PSI PSI BAG Size and

quantity