INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing the StemPod Si by ModPod Labs LLC. StemPod Si is a product that bridges
the gap between dry herb vaporizers and E-cigarette hardware. We recommend you read over the
definitions of common terms for both the E-cigarette space and the dry herb vaporizer space at the end of
these instructions.
FEATURES:
• On-Demand heating
• Adjustable airflow
• Easy to clean design
• Compatible with a wide range of 18mm stems
• Fully rebuildable
Connecting StemPod Si to a Mod
To connect the StemPod Si to a Mod, line up the threads at the bottom of the Stem Pod Si with the female
threads of the box mod. Turn clockwise until firm.
Look at the screen of your box mod to ensure that it reads the Stem Pod Si's resistance. The preinstalled
Kanthal coils should read a resistance of .18-.22 Ohms.
Be sure that the StemPod SI is at room temperature when installing on to the box mod or the base
resistance reading
may
be off. In this case, unscrew the StemPod Si from the mod until it reaches room
temperature. Click the fire button on the mod and be sure it says a message such as "no atomizer found"
or "no coil" to ensure the mod has cleared out the previous resistance reading. Then reinstall the
StemPod Si and observe the resistance. If resistance is still off, take the body off of the deck and inspect
the coils for breaks or damage. Reach out to us if you continue to encounter these problems for free
replacements.
Adjusting airflow
After the StemPod Si is installed on the box mod, rotate the body of the Stem Pod Si clockwise to adjust
the airflow. The less of the airflow vent visible, the more restricted the draw will become and vice versa. A
more restricted draw results in denser and slightly hotter vapor whereas wide open airflow will have cooler
but more airy vapor. You can adjust the airflow between draws to your preference.
Left: 314th open airflow
Right: 114th open airflow
Using the StemPod
When using the StemPod Si in
wattage mode,
start at a low wattage such as 30 watts (on the included
Ka nth al coils) and go up 2-3 watts at a time until you feel the ramp up speed of the heater is optimal.
Vapor is produced by balancing the heater's ramp up speed (determined by wattage) with the users
inhale speed. This technique takes a bit of practice to master, but can produce powerful results. After 5-7
seconds, a steady stream of vapor will begin to become more and more thick, at which time the user can
either speed up their draw to decrease the ramp up In vapor and avoid combustion, maintain their inhale
speed, or slow their inhale speed to allow vapor to ramp up faster. Experiment with different wattages,
airflow configurations, and inhale speeds to achieve best results.
Cleaning/Disassembly
To disassemble the StemPod Si, first take the body off of the build deck (this is easier to do when
screwed into the mod). Next, remove the heat sleeve by gripping the tapered silicone and pulling upward
while twisting back and forth. Press through the bottom of the flat screen to dislodge It for cleaning.
Repeat these steps in reverse to reassemble.
Changing coils
To
remove coils,
take the included alien wrench and insert it into the hex screws to the sides of the posts
on the deck. rotate counter clockwise to release tension on the coil leads then pull the coils out of the post
holes.
To
install new coils,
first make sure the hex screws in the posts have been unscrewed sufficiently to
allow space for the coil leads to be inserted. Insert the leads of the coil into the top left and bottom right
post holes with the coil suspended directly on top of the two airflow vents. 1ighten down the hex screws
on the posts and clip off the excess wire. Do this for both coils then fire at a low wattage to ensure both
coils glow equally.
