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The Force™ 2-Stage Operation Manual
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Revision Date 4/23/2019
3.4.1.7. Using supplied squeeze bottle, flush cleaning agent through the second separator
(smaller separator in the bank) outlet down to the filter housing until the agent runs clear.
3.4.1.8. Use compressed air to blow any residual cleaning agent out of CO
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line and reassemble
filter.
3.4.1.9. Reassemble separators and reattach tubing/hoses.
3.4.1.10. Open the Vessel Isolation Valves.
3.4.1.11. Close Valve 10A or B.
3.4.1.12. If in service separator mode, return to the main screen to continue the run.
3.4.2. Cleaning out Extractor in Continuous Batch Mode
3.4.2.1. When in continuous batch mode the system will automatically take vessels offline after
the extractor interval is complete. The system will pump the extractor down to 100psi and
then vent the remainder of the pressure from the vessel.
3.4.2.2. When the pressure of the extractor has been vented, the extractor is safe to open by
using the rubber mallet to loosen the top nut, and then swing out of the way for storage.
3.4.2.3. Close the two Vessel Isolation Valves on both the top and bottom lines to protect from
an unexpected release of pressure.
3.4.2.4. Use a shop vac to remove the spent material from the vessel and then reload the
extractor in the same manner as described in Section 3.1.1. “Loading and Closing the
Extractor”.
3.4.2.5. Once the extractor is loaded and closed properly, go to the “Elapsed Time Setting”
screen and verify that the extractor is ready to be brought back online.
3.4.2.5.1. If you do not verify the extractor is ready the system will continue running the current
extractor for another cycle.
3.4.2.5.2. If no verification is given in that cycle the system will recover and wait to be loaded
with fresh material.
3.4.2.6. Be sure to open the Vessel Isolation Valves when the vessel is ready to run.
3.4.3. Changing Bottles
WARNING
Do not move bottles without caps and secure all bottles in use to the system
3.4.3.1. From the manual screen select the “Change CO
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Bottle” button.
3.4.3.2. Close the bottle and crack the brass nut by rotating it counterclockwise an eighth turn to
vent the pressure in the lines.
3.4.3.3. Remove the hose from the old bottle and reattach to the new bottle. Be sure to use the
CO
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cylinder gasket.
3.4.3.4. Secure the new bottle with the bottle straps.
3.4.3.5. From the manual screen select the “Leave Bottle Change Mode” button.
3.5. After the Cycle
3.5.1. System Response on Shutdown
3.5.1.1. Once the total run time is complete, the system will automatically recover the CO
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in the
system back into the bottles. When all vessels get under 100psi the system will stop and
vent the extractors.
3.5.1.2. The system will then prompt the operator to close the bottles and open Valve 10A and B.
Once acknowledged, the system will open all valves and release the remaining pressure
from the system.