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The Force™ 2-Stage Operation Manual
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Revision Date 4/23/2019
4. System Preventive Maintenance
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Included with each system is a small squeeze bottle to help with proper maintenance and cleaning of your
systems CO
2
lines. Ethanol (200 proof) is a typical and acceptable cleaning agent. Please label the bottle
accordingly.
4.1. Extraction System Maintenance (Extractor and Separator Stands)
Frequency Maintenance Item
After Each
Extraction
•
Remove extracted oil from collector cup and separator walls, clean walls and
cup with alcohol.
•
Check separator 2 for oil carryover and clean if necessary.
•
Inspect separator gaskets and grooves prior to reassembly.
•
Clean piping between separator 1 and 2 with alcohol.
•
Clean Separator 2 CO
2
outlet to separator filter.
•
Remove spent material from the extraction vessel by vacuuming it out through
the top flange.
•
Verify the extractor filters are clear and free of debris.
•
Check extraction vessel O-rings and O-rings groove sealing surfaces for
damage – replace if necessary.
•
Inspect the surfaces on Extraction vessel to make sure they are free from dust
and debris. Failure to clean surfaces properly can cause vessel not to seal
properly or damage to the cup seal.
Every 80
Hours
•
Run the system “empty of plant material” for one hour to clean the high-
pressure side of the system and extraction vessel(s).
Yearly
•
Check torque on all screws in electrical panels (see Appendix G).
Resource
Apeks online store:
http://apeksonlinestore.com/
4.2. Diaphragm Compressor Maintenance
See Diaphragm Compressor Manual for specific instructions on maintenance items. Below is general
system information.
Frequency Maintenance Item
Daily
•
Check oil level.
•
Check oil pressure.
•
Listen for abnormal noise or vibration.
•
Check Leak Detection System status.
Every 500
Hours
•
Clean/Change Separator Filter.
•
Check belt tension (See Appendix A).
•
Clean process check valves.
Every 1500
Hours
•
Perform regular oil change.
•
Check torque on all screws in electrical panels (see Appendix G).