Apeks TRANSFORMER 2000PSI Installation Manual

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THE TRANSFORMER
B
OTANICAL
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE SET UP AND OPERATION PROCEDURE
PROVIDED IN WITHIN THIS MANUAL MAY VOID THE EXTRACTION
Revision date: 04/09/2019
THE BAMBINO
O
IL
I
NSTALLATION
SYSTEM'S WARRANTY
Apeks Supercritical
150 Commerce Blvd.
Johnstown OH 43031
844-446-4262, option 2
service@apekssupercritical.com
www.apekssupercritical.com
TM
i2000
TM
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XTRACTION
M
ANUAL
WARNING
2000
PSI
PSI
S
YSTEM
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© Apeks LLC 2019

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  • Page 1 PROVIDED IN WITHIN THIS MANUAL MAY VOID THE EXTRACTION SYSTEM’S WARRANTY Apeks Supercritical 150 Commerce Blvd. Johnstown OH 43031 844-446-4262, option 2 service@apekssupercritical.com www.apekssupercritical.com Scan this QR code to get the most recent version of the installation instructions. Revision date: 04/09/2019 © Apeks LLC 2019...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3.2.1. Uncrating Extraction System ....................12 3.2.2. Uncrating Diaphragm Compressor ................... 13 3.2.3. Uncrating the Chillers ....................... 14 3.2.4. Verifying Apeks Shipper ......................14 3.3. System Set Up ............................ 15 3.3.1. Layout/Footprint ........................15 3.3.2. Coolant Line and Chiller Setup ....................16 3.3.3.
  • Page 3: Critical Safety Overview

    Installation Manual: The Bambino™ and The Transformer™ 1. Critical Safety Overview Throughout these instructions, this symbol is used to indicate that the instructions are critically important to your safety and the safety of your system. Failure to follow the instructions as written can result in a rapid release of high pressure CO , potentially causing equipment damage or harm to workers.
  • Page 4: Before The System Arrives

    Installation Manual: The Bambino™ and The Transformer™ 2. Before the System Arrives 2.1. System Overview Diaphragm Compressor Chiller Extraction System Figure 1: Overhead view of standard layout Revision Date 4/9/2019...
  • Page 5 Installation Manual: The Bambino™ and The Transformer™ Main Control Enclosure Bottle Stand Fork Pockets Figure 2: Front view of standard layout Revision Date 4/9/2019...
  • Page 6: Diaphragm Compressor

    Installation Manual: The Bambino™ and The Transformer™ 2.1.1. Diaphragm Compressor Regenerative Heat Leak Detect Exchanger Junction Box Inlet Outlet Pump Motor Oil Heat Oil Pressure Exchanger and Filter Figure 3: Diaphragm compressor Revision Date 4/9/2019...
  • Page 7: Extraction System

    Installation Manual: The Bambino™ and The Transformer™ 2.1.2. Extraction System Control Panel Mount Flow Switch E-Stop Extractor Extractor Bottle Connection 2 Separator Evacuation Valve Temperature Control Heat Collection Cup Exchanger Figure 4: Extraction vessels, separation vessels, and control panel Revision Date 4/9/2019...
  • Page 8 Installation Manual: The Bambino™ and The Transformer™ Air Manifold Mount Air Inlet Connection Vent Valve Bottle Connection 1 Motor Starter Enclosure Mount Extractor Filter Outlet Separator Filter Inlet Figure 5: Rear view of standard layout Revision Date 4/9/2019...
  • Page 9: General System Specifications

    Installation Manual: The Bambino™ and The Transformer™ 2.2. General System Specifications Extraction Diaphragm Separator Stand Compressor Chiller Compressor Pressure 2000psi 2000psi 100psi 125psi (psi) Operating Temperature 40°F - 160°F 75°F - 250°F 20°F - 150°F 60°F - 80°F (°F) Dimensions (in) 68x42x78 50x33x62...
  • Page 10: Facility Requirements

    2.4.2. Ventilation and Dust Control – Apeks systems should be placed in a well-ventilated environment that is free from excess dust from other manufacturing operations. 2.4.3. Foundation – Apeks systems are designed to be installed on a concrete (or similarly stable) flat floor.
  • Page 11: When The System Arrives

    3.1. Receiving the Crates 3.1.1. Apeks Labeling – Look for an Apeks sticker on the outside of each crate to verify it came directly from Apeks without being tampered with. See Figure 1. Note: If no sticker is found, open crate to verify no damage has occurred during shipping.
  • Page 12: Unpacking Instructions

    Installation Manual: The Bambino™ and The Transformer™ 3.2. Unpacking Instructions WARNING Heavy Components. Do not attempt to lift without the proper equipment. 3.2.1. Uncrating the Extraction System 3.2.1.1. Tools Needed: Drill with Philips head bit, pry bar and hammer. 3.2.1.2. Remove the sides and top of the shipping crate. 3.2.1.3.
  • Page 13: Uncrating Diaphragm Compressor

    Installation Manual: The Bambino™ and The Transformer™ 3.2.2. Uncrating the Diaphragm Compressor 3.2.2.1. Remove the sides and top of the shipping crate. 3.2.2.2. Remove lag screw/bolts that keep the pump attached to the skid. See Figure 5. Figure 5: Diaphragm pump on skid 3.2.2.3.
  • Page 14: Uncrating The Chillers

    3.2.3.4. When chiller is in final location, lock the wheels. 3.2.4. Verifying Apeks Shipper – Every Apeks machine is sent with a shipper that will contain quality control checklist and a packing slip. Verify that all items on the packing slip (example below) have been received.
  • Page 15: System Set Up

    Installation Manual: The Bambino™ and The Transformer™ 3.3. Set Up and Assembly 3.3.1. Layout/Footprint – For specific model footprint see Appendix A. Revision Date 4/9/2019...
  • Page 16: Coolant Line And Chiller Setup

    Installation Manual: The Bambino™ and The Transformer™ 3.3.2. Coolant Line and Chiller Set Up 3.3.2.1. Coolant Loop Set Up – The coolant loop incorporates all components of the system and is used to transfer or remove heat from the system. Coolant flow is always from the bottom of a vessel to the top of a vessel.
  • Page 17 Installation Manual: The Bambino™ and The Transformer™ PUMP INLET PUMP OUTLET Figure 7: Extraction Stand to Diaphragm Compressor hook up 3.3.3.2. CO Bottle Connections – There are two different sets of CO bottle connections. One set (consisting of two bottle connections) is used to both supply CO to the system and are intended to be recovered back into.
  • Page 18: Co Vent Connections

    50lb, 75lb or 100lb high pressure cylinders. 3.3.4. CO Vent Connection – Apeks extraction systems come with rigid vent tubing all connected to one outlet located near underneath the Motor Starter Enclosure. The customer is responsible for running this vent line to desire location in build and should use material rated to the pressure of the system (⅜"...
  • Page 19: Electrical Connections

    3.3.6.1. Connection between Motor and Motor Starter Enclosure – Connect the diaphragm compressor motor wires to the motor enclosure on the back of the Apeks system as shown in Figure 11 by inserting labeled wire T1 to the bottom T1 of the motor starter, T3 to T3, and ground wire to the ground terminal on the din rail immediately to the left of the motor starter.
  • Page 20 Installation Manual: The Bambino™ and The Transformer™ Figure 11: Motor starter enclosure 3.3.6.2. Connection between Diaphragm Junction Box and Motor Starter Enclosure – Insert the conduit coming from the junction box on the pump into the receptacle on the left of the motor enclosure on the back of the system.
  • Page 21: Email Alerts And Software Updates

    GFI outlet. 3.3.7. Email Alerts and Software Updates 3.3.7.1. The Apeks systems should be connected to the internet via an Ethernet cable. Connecting the Apeks system to the internet allows for software updates, and email alerts. 3.3.7.2. Attach an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet connection located on the side of the electrical control box.
  • Page 22 Installation Manual: The Bambino™ and The Transformer™ 3.3.7.3. For email alerts, set up a designated email to be used only for the Apeks system. The Apeks system will then send messages to a designated email, and then this email will send messages to any person’s phone numbers you decide to forward messages to.
  • Page 23 Installation Manual: The Bambino™ and The Transformer™ Figure 16: Message Selection Screen Revision Date 4/9/2019...
  • Page 24: Pre-Training Checklist

    Must be complete before scheduling training: Print complete operational manual and have on site the day of training, along with the chiller manual. o Must be complete before scheduling training: Apeks system and diaphragm compressor are unpacked and set up in its location of operation. Refer to unpacking instructions in the installation manual.
  • Page 25: References

    Onsite training is generally a four hour block of instruction that will go into detail the fundamentals of operation and maintenance of each component of the system. 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) 809-1160 option 2 http://www.apekssupercritical.com/service/ Revision Date 4/9/2019...
  • Page 26: Appendices

    Installation Manual: The Bambino™ and The Transformer™ 6. Appendices 6.1. Appendix A – System Layouts The Bambino™ – i2000-5LD: Standard Layout Revision Date 4/9/2019...
  • Page 27 Installation Manual: The Bambino™ and The Transformer™ The Transformer™ – 2000-5LD: Standard Layout Revision Date 4/9/2019...
  • Page 28 Installation Manual: The Bambino™ and The Transformer™ The Transformer™ – 2000-5Lx5LD: Standard Layout Revision Date 4/9/2019...
  • Page 29 Installation Manual: The Bambino™ and The Transformer™ The Transformer™ – 2000-20LD: Standard Layout Revision Date 4/9/2019...
  • Page 30 Installation Manual: The Bambino™ and The Transformer™ The Transformer™ – 2000-5Lx20LD: Standard Layout Revision Date 4/9/2019...
  • Page 31 Installation Manual: The Bambino™ and The Transformer™ The Transformer™ – 2000-20Lx20LD: Standard Layout Revision Date 4/9/2019...
  • Page 32: Appendix B - Torque Requirements

    Installation Manual: The Bambino™ and The Transformer™ 6.2. Appendix B – Torque Requirements Fuse Holders (1492-H6) = 7.1 lb-in Power Supply (1606-XLE120E) – 7 lb-in Terminal Blocks (1492-J4) = 9 lb-in Ground Blocks (1492-JG4) = 9 lb-in Ground Block Middle Screw (1492-JG4) = 7.1 lb-in JG10 Large Ground Blocks (1492-JG10) = 20.4 lb-in JG10 Large Ground Block Middle Screw (1492-JG10) = 8.9 lb-in Small Motor Contactor Phillip Screws (100-C55D10) = 31 lb-in...

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