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Adding Solvent to the System
Connect LP tank to the solvent input manifold (
please refer to assembly diagram)
using the short ¼” SS line. It
is recommended to connect the liquid valve (red handle) to the manifold. This port contains a dip-tube, so the
cylinder must be upright to empty liquid solvent.
a)
Bottom Flood Input:
The first pass of solvent is recommended to be done from the bottom flood input (both valve handles on
manifold are in the horizontal position). This ensures that all material is exposed to solvent. The bottom flood
overflow valves are open (as shown above).
Before solvent is entered into the system, the Injection coil
should have a dry ice/alcohol slurry added to the bucket.
This will prechill solvent for efficient dewaxing. As
solvent is entering column, place han
d on the 3/8” overflow line. When solvent reaches the top of the
material column, the overflow line will vibrate as liquid flows through. This indicates the entire material
column is full of solvent; at this point, close off the overflow valve and allow a slight saturation of the material.
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