The Force Dual Phase™ Operation Manual
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Revision Date: 4/22/2019
correct orifice is in the selected Separator and verify that both pumps are functioning correctly.
The orifice can be checked by going to the “Manual Screen,” selecting “Service Separator”
and following the instructions below:
4.2.1.
From the Home Screen, press the Manual Screen button.
4.2.2.
From the Manual Screen, press the Service Separator button.
4.2.3.
Wait for the system to provide a message pop-up indicating it is safe to Open Valve
10 and clean the orifice.
4.2.4.
Open Valve 10A or Valve 10B, depending on which Separator is selected.
4.2.5.
Verify that both the Separator intended to be serviced and Separator 3 vessel gauges
read zero.
4.2.6.
Completely remove all the flexible metal lines from the top of the Separators as
described in Section 2.14. Use two wrenches to prevent bending any tubes, as
shown in Figure 20.
4.2.7.
Remove the yellow wire connected to the thermocouple.
4.2.8.
Use the
5
/
8
″ ratchet wrench to remove the high-pressure sanitary clamps from the top
of Separator.
4.2.9.
Remove the cap from the top of Separator.
4.2.10.
Ensure you are using the correct size orifice and inspect for clogs.
4.2.11.
Remove the orifice from the orifice tube using two wrenches to prevent bending
tubing.
4.2.12.
Clean the orifice by 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 bolts. Tighten to 20 lb. ft. with a
torque wrench.
4.2.15.
Reinstall the flexible metal hoses and the thermocouple connection.
4.2.16.
Close Valve 10A and Valve 10B.
4.2.17.
Press the pop-up message button when orifice is reinstalled, the high-pressure
clamps are tight and the flexible hoses are reconnected.
4.3.
Extractor Overpressure – Orifice Clog, or Orifice is too small
The valve-less expansion technology uses an orifice to regulate pressure. This orifice can
become plugged when foreign material enters into the plumbing between the Extraction
Vessel and Separator Vessel.
In the event that Separator pressure decreases and/or extractor pressure increases causing
an extractor high-pressure fault, it is most likely a clogged orifice or your orifice you are using
is too small. Follow the steps above to clear a clog or replace orifice.
4.4.
Low Separator Pressure – Orifice Clog, or Orifice is too small
Low Separator pressure is typically caused by one of two things (an orifice clog or installation
of the wrong size orifice installed). If the system has been operating with the current orifice
and consistently maintained Separator pressure between 250psi and 400psi, this suggests
that the orifice is clogged. To correct an orifice clog, refer to the instructions in Section 4.2
(Low Extractor Pressure).
