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The Force™ 2-Stage Operation Manual
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Revision Date 4/23/2019
face surface and threads clean. Failure to keep these surfaces clean can cause the
vessel not to seal properly.
2.1.2.2. Locking Vessel Isolation Valves – Each extractor has two locking isolation valves that
should be utilized whenever the operator is working in any vessel. These valves are
intended to valve off the inlet and outlet of the vessel to protect the user from any release
of pressure.
WARNING : Failure to use these valves can lead to injury.
2.1.2.3. Temperature Control Heat Exchangers – The temperature control heat exchangers
regulate the temperature of the CO
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just before it enters the extractor vessels and is in a
cooling loop along with the extractor vessel water jackets and the extractor flow switch.
2.1.2.4. Extractor Flow Switch –The flow switch continually monitors for water flow in the
extractor loop and will stop the system if flow is lost.
2.1.2.5. Vent Valves – Each extraction vessel has its own vent valve (Valve 4A and 4B). These
valves will open automatically to vent the extractor so they are safe to open. These
valves should be vented to the vent valve manifold (located on the Separator Stand) or
outside.
2.1.2.6. Pressure Gauges – Three gauges: Extractor A, Extractor B and Pump outlet (located on
top of temperature control heat exchanger), are located on the extractor stands and
should correlate to the pressures on the HMI (Human Machine Interface) for each
portion.
2.1.2.7. Junction Boxes – Each extraction vessel has its own junction box which will have a
Harding Connector and at least one thermocouple connector that connects the main
control panel.
2.1.2.8. Extraction Cap Hoists – These hoists are intended to lift the breech lock cap out of the
extraction vessel for removal and loading of raw material. Be sure to remove hoses
before trying to remove cap.
CAUTION : Hoist arms are limited to 50 lbs. Never try and lift
vessel with hoist.
2.1.2.9. Extractor Closure Switch – This limit switch indicates that the extraction vessel is
closed and ready for pressure. The extractor will not pressurize without this switch in
place.