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Updated 04/22/2019 

 

  ©Apeks, LLC 2019 

 

 

 

 

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FORCE™

 

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WARNING 

FAILURE  TO FOLLOW THE SET  UP AND OPERATION PROCEDURE 

PROVIDED  WITHIN THIS MANUAL MAY VOID THE EXTRACTION 

SYSTEM’S WARRANTY  

 

 

 

Apeks Supercritical

 

150 Commerce Blvd.

 

Johnstown OH 43031 

740-809-1160, option 2 

[email protected] 

www.apekssupercritical.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Summary of Contents for THE FORCE 20Lx20LDP

Page 1: ...G FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE SET UP AND OPERATION PROCEDURE PROVIDED WITHIN THIS MANUAL MAY VOID THE EXTRACTION SYSTEM S WARRANTY Apeks Supercritical 150 Commerce Blvd Johnstown OH 43031 740 809 1160 optio...

Page 2: ...Removing Oil from Collection Cup During Run 21 2 16 Performing Maintenance Between Runs 22 2 17 Recommended Operating Parameters 25 3 System Maintenance 26 3 1 Extraction System Storage Tank Maintena...

Page 3: ...mended WARNING Opening a vessel under pressure can result in a rapid release of pressure and ejection of the material inside the vessel DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN A VESSEL UNDER PRESSURE Always make sure...

Page 4: ...2 2 2 The HMI has two functions 1 to provide information and 2 to accept inputs from the operator Descriptions of some of the interactions 2 2 2 1 If a display value or message is colored orange an op...

Page 5: ...rom any screen it is because the system is performing an operation that would be unsafe in combination with the missing button action 2 2 5 The HMI will provide message pop ups in yellow boxes to inst...

Page 6: ...ve 1 in the closed position 2 3 Screen Shots 2 3 1 Home Screen 2 3 2 The home screen is where all pressures temperatures run times weight and access to other screens are located This is where you will...

Page 7: ...utomatic flow reversal the machine will only change flow direction when a new extraction is started meaning that forward flow at the beginning will remain forward flow until the next run The next run...

Page 8: ...o to monitor run times on your system and pump for scheduling maintenance Figure 6 Maintenance Screen 2 3 5 Logo Screen 2 3 5 1 The Logo Screen is rarely used The reason for the Logo Screen is to hide...

Page 9: ...f the pump is on or off and if the light on top of the machine is green or red There are also indicators showing thermocouple raw input temperatures as well as air and CO2 pressures in PSI Figure 8 I...

Page 10: ...ure 10 Alarm Screen 2 4 Pre Cleaning 2 4 1 The Force Dual Phase 5000psi systems are constructed from 304 and 316 stainless steel and can be cleaned with any cleaner that is compatible with both stainl...

Page 11: ...2 to escape Wait for pressure to subside Never loosen the hose any more than 90 o because the hose could disconnect and cause damage or injury If pressure is higher than 50psi and the system is not ru...

Page 12: ...gure 13 Figure 13 Rotate the plug inside the closure until the ears on the plug match up to the holes on the nut 2 5 7 Attach chain hoist to eyebolt and carefully raise plug out of the nut see Figure...

Page 13: ...sel the vessel does not have to be full in order to operate correctly 2 6 1 3 Use caution not to overfill the vessel The vessel plug sits down inside the tube and seals on the inner surface Overloadin...

Page 14: ...arance of closed and reconnected vessel 2 8 Chiller Start Up 2 8 1 Verify that both chillers cooling lines are connected to the extraction system 2 8 2 Turn chiller on 2 8 2 1 The main power switch is...

Page 15: ...g and before initial fill 2 9 2 After loading material and ensuring that all vessels are closed and ready for normal operation from the Home Screen see Figure 4 press the Manual Screen button 2 9 3 Fr...

Page 16: ...erature is set to desired temperature refer to Manufacturer s recommended operating parameters 2 10 3 Verify that a 50 lb 75 lb or 100 lb cylinder of CO2 with a sufficient amount of CO2 is connected t...

Page 17: ...target Extractor pressure is reached the system information box will change from Filling to Running An additional information box will appear indicating the direction of the flow either Forward Flow...

Page 18: ...Screen select Change Bottle 2 12 1 1 The system will prompt the user to close all bottle Valves and change the bottle Note User will have to release pressure in hoses by cracking the fitting at the b...

Page 19: ...me Screen read zero and that Valve 10A and Valve B are open as shown in Figure 19 WARNING OPERATOR NEEDS TO VERIFY THAT THERE IS NO PRESSURE IN THE LINES BETWEEN THE EXTRACTORS AND SEPARATORS BEFORE R...

Page 20: ...line quick connects on the back of the collection cup 2 14 12 Remove the collection cup from Separator 1 and Separator 2 and the bottom cap from Separator 3 2 14 13 Collect the oil from inside the col...

Page 21: ...creen 2 15 2 Be sure to follow the instructions below as they are different from removing oil after a run 2 15 3 Verify that Separator Vessel gauge and the Separator pressure on the Home Screen read z...

Page 22: ...is typically residual dry ice in the collection cup mixed in with the oil The dry ice will sublimate without any additional heat It is sometimes more efficient to remove the dry ice oil mixture and pl...

Page 23: ...both the Separator outlet tube selected and Separator 3s inlet tube until it runs clear out of the Separator Line Cleanout Valve 2 16 3 6 Blow out tubing with compressed air by blowing down one tube...

Page 24: ...n system Go to I O Screen to see where pressure is located and vent by either reassembling and recovering or loosening fitting 90 degrees and bleeding off pressure 2 16 4 3 Disconnect the separator ou...

Page 25: ...ion 2 16 5 Reassemble Separators 2 17 Recommended Operating Parameters 2 17 1 Recommended parameters are intended as a starting point to be used in conjunction with the CO2 Phase Diagram in Appendix F...

Page 26: ...m 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 b...

Page 27: ...que on all screws in electrical panels see Appendix G Every 4000 Hours Replace diaphragms and o rings in process head Clean and inspect oil inlet check valve Clean and inspect oil relief valve Inspect...

Page 28: ...cross contamination Check torque on all screws in electrical panels see Appendix DG Resource Apeks Online Store http apeksonlinestore com 4 Troubleshooting 4 1 Ice On Separator It is normal for the c...

Page 29: ...soaking it in alcohol and blowing it out with compressed air Verify the orifice is clear by looking through it 4 2 13 Reassemble the orifice 4 2 14 Replace the Separator cap and tighten the clamp bol...

Page 30: ...xible metal hoses 4 5 11 Close Valve 10 4 5 12 Press the pop up message button when orifice is reinstalled the high pressure clamps are tight and the flexible hoses are reconnected 4 6 Oil carryover f...

Page 31: ...2 2019 5 References YouTube Instructional Videos https www youtube com user ApeksSupercritical Apeks online store 740 809 1160 option 2 http apeksonlinestore com Software Updates and E mail Alerts 740...

Page 32: ...ard 6 1 2 Check belt s tension with belt tension tester PDC 4 belts should be tensioned to 10 lbs and PDC 3 belts should be tensioned to 6 7 lbs 6 1 2 1 If you need help using your tension tester tool...

Page 33: ...ving the motor retighten the bolts to finger tight this keeps the motor from lifting up on one side during adjusting due to the belt tension See Figure A3 6 1 5 Alter the adjustment bolts on the motor...

Page 34: ...tor shaft alignment Note There can be up to 1 8 difference from side to side Figure A5 Check motor shaft alignment 6 1 7 Retighten motor bolts 6 1 8 Rotate belt by hand around one turn failure to do s...

Page 35: ...ng verify there is oil pressure on the pump gauges If no pressure appears check oil level and pump motor rotation The rotation of the motor should follow the direction of the yellow arrow on top of th...

Page 36: ...mble check and clean thoroughly with alcohol or acetone For heavily soiled valves use an ultrasonic cleaner on metal pieces to help remove soil Do not clean the poppet brown donut in the ultrasonic cl...

Page 37: ...The Force Dual Phase Operation Manual 37 Revision Date 4 22 2019 Springs Poppet Figure C2 Components of check valve Figure C3 Suction check valve...

Page 38: ...The Force Dual Phase Operation Manual 38 Revision Date 4 22 2019 Figure C4 Discharge check valve...

Page 39: ...The Force Dual Phase Operation Manual 39 Revision Date 4 22 2019 6 4 Appendix D Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams...

Page 40: ...The Force Dual Phase Operation Manual 40 Revision Date 4 22 2019 6 5 Appendix E CO2 Phase Diagram...

Page 41: ...r training online http www apekssupercritical com training Pre Training Checklist Below is a checklist of what needs to be purchased or completed BEFORE scheduling your onsite training o Must be compl...

Page 42: ...er o CO2 Monitor Amprobe CO2 100 o Material to be extracted must be very dry and ground to the consistency of coffee grounds Have ready the day of training o After completing the pre training checklis...

Page 43: ...y 95 98 Phillip Screws 5 lb in 12 Large Motor Contactor Allen Screws 100 C72D10 53 lb in 13 Large Motor Contactor Phillips Screws 100 C72D10 13 lb in 14 Overload Relay Allen Screws 193 EEGE 40 lb in 1...

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