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- Page 1 1500-5L 1500-20L OTANICAL XTRACTION YSTEM ’ WNER ANUAL WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE SETUP AND OPERATION PROCEDURE PROVIDED IN WITHIN THIS MANUAL MAY VOID THE EXTRACTION SYSTEM’S WARRANTY Apeks LLC 150 Commerce Blvd. Johnstown OH 43031 614-809-1160 www.apekssupercritical.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
6.7. High Separator #1 Pressure (>350-psi) and Low Separator #2 Pressure ...... 25 7. System Maintenance ......................27 8. Replacement and Spare Parts List ..................29 Appendix A. 1500-5L and 20L Automated System Screen Shots ..........30 Appendix B. 1500-5L and 1500-20L Piping and Instrumentation Diagram ......... 34 Appendix C. CO Phase Diagram .................... -
Page 3: Critical Safety Overview
Only use Propylene Glycol and distilled water in the chiller and cooling system. Never use Deionized Water in the chiller or cooling system. WARNING Never turn on the chiller without the thermocouple probe installed and connected to the chiller. Updated 8/8/2018 Copyright Apeks LLC, 2014... -
Page 4: Unpacking Instructions
2. Unpacking Instructions Apeks 1500-5L and 1500-20L systems are shipped in three separator crates. One containing the chiller, one containing the air compressor and one containing the botanical extraction system. Following are the steps for removing the system from the crates and making service connections for initial use. -
Page 5: Unpacking Instructions
2.2.4. Remove the vertical 2x4s from the four corners of the crate using a hammer or crowbar. 2.2.5. Remove the two 2x3s running across the top of the system frame and the two 2x3s running alongside the system frame using a Phillips head screwdriver. Updated 8/8/2018 Copyright Apeks LLC, 2014... - Page 6 The chiller over 120-lbs, use a minimum of two people or a lift cart when moving the chiller assembly. 2.2.3. Retain the crate and all packing materials for future shipping should the system ever need to be moved to another facility or shipped back to Apeks. Updated 8/8/2018 Copyright Apeks LLC, 2014...
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Page 7: System Requirements
3.2.1. Temperature – The 1500-5L and 1500-20L are designed to run in a climate controlled facility, where the temperature is maintained between 50°F and 85°F. 3.2.2. Dust Control – The 1500-5L and 1500-20L should not be placed in an environment that has excess dust from other manufacturing operations. -
Page 8: Recirculating Water Chiller/Heater
WARNING Do not use Deionized Water 4. Setup and Assembly 1500-5L and 1500-20L system, chiller and air compressor come fully assembled and require only facility hookup and system interconnect installation. 4.1. Leveling Feet 4.1.1. Use a fork lift or pallet jack to raise the system approximately 6-in off the ground, use clamps or tie down straps to secure the system to the forks/jack to prevent it from tipping. - Page 9 4.2.3. The remote temperature probe is typically pre-assembled into the bottom of the 1500-5L and 1500-20L extraction vessels. If it is not installed or it was removed after receipt of the system, install the probe into the tube fitting located off center on the bottom flange of the extraction vessel.
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Page 10: Co Connections
CO from the cylinder 4.3.1. CO used with the 1500-5L and 1500-20L system should be a 99% purity or better (medical or food grade typically suffice), gas feed, 50-lb, 75-lb or 100-lb high pressure cylinder. -
Page 11: Air System Connections
The remote temperature probe and the chiller must be connected whenever the chiller’s main circuit breaker switch is on. Failure to connect the thermocouple probe will cause the chiller to stop working and require Updated 8/8/2018 Copyright Apeks LLC, 2014... -
Page 12: Chiller/Heater Setup
After the system is operational, recheck the coolant level (while the system is running) and add more coolant as necessary. 4.6.6. More detailed operating instructions for the heater/chiller can be found in the manufacturer’s operating instructions. Updated 8/8/2018 Copyright Apeks LLC, 2014... -
Page 13: System Operation
-based Botanical Oil Extraction systems. Instructions assume that chiller and CO Booster Pump are OEM supplied. Failure to follow the instructions provided below may void the warranty of the 1500-5L and 1500- 20L systems. 5.1. 1500-5L and 20L Overview Extraction... -
Page 14: Automation Systems Overview
5.2.3. The primary operating valves on the 1500-5L and 1500-20L are air actuated valves controlled by the systems controller. In the event of an air compressor failure or a power failure all air actuated valve will close automatically. -
Page 15: Pre-Cleaning
Figure 16. a) Valve 1 in the open position, b) Valve 1 in the closed position 5.3. Pre-Cleaning 5.3.1. The 1500-5L and 20L systems are constructed from 304 and 316 stainless steel and can be cleaned with any cleaner that is compatible with both stainless steel and your extracted product. -
Page 16: Loading Botanical Or Other Media
Use the supplied impact wrench with 1-2 second bursts to deliver approximately 50 ft-lbs of torque to each bolt. Heavy torqueing of the bolts is not required. Figure 18. Torque sequence for 1500-5L and 1500-20L extraction vessels Updated 8/8/2018 Copyright Apeks LLC, 2014... -
Page 17: Chiller Start Up
The acknowledgement message button will appear on the Manual Screen after pressing the Evacuate Button. 5.8.8. Press the Blue Arrow Buttons to select the Go To Home option on the Manual Screen and press the Return button “enter”. Updated 8/8/2018 Copyright Apeks LLC, 2014... -
Page 18: Conducting An Extraction
5.9.9. Once the 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” or “Reverse Flow”. Updated 8/8/2018 Copyright Apeks LLC, 2014... -
Page 19: Removing Spent Botanical
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN A VESSEL UNDER PRESSURE! Always make sure a vent path for the vessel is opened and the corresponding pressure gauge(s) reads zero prior to loosening the vessel closure bolts. Updated 8/8/2018 Copyright Apeks LLC, 2014... - Page 20 5.11.13.1. Note: there 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 place it in collection device (like a Pyrex dish). Updated 8/8/2018 Copyright Apeks LLC, 2014...
- Page 21 Loosen the fitting in the same line (closer to the front of the system so the bent tubing can be pointed downward. Figure 24. Image of pump inlet line before and after being disconnected. Updated 8/8/2018 Copyright Apeks LLC, 2014...
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Page 22: Troubleshooting
10% to make up for the reduced extractor pressure. After the system completes the cycle, either rebuild the pump or send it out for a rebuild. Apeks can provide contact information for pump rebuild if it is going to be sent out. -
Page 23: Low Separator Pressure - Orifice Clog
Low Separator pressure is typically caused by one of two things. If the orifice was recently changed or the system was moved to a new location, the low separator pressure is typically an indicator that the installed orifice is too small. To install the correct orifice; Updated 8/8/2018 Copyright Apeks LLC, 2014... - Page 24 350-psi. 6.6.11.2. The graphs are baseline recommendations only, temperature, elevation, and humidity all impact air and CO density—which impact orifice size optimization and selection. Figure 26. Orifice selection guide for a 15-hp compressor Updated 8/8/2018 Copyright Apeks LLC, 2014...
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Page 25: High Separator #1 Pressure (>350-Psi) And Low Separator #2 Pressure
Separator #1 and Separator #2. Follow the steps below to clean the flexible line. 6.7.1. From the Home Screen, Press the Manual Screen Button. 6.7.2. From the Manual Screen, Press the Clear Clogged Orifice Button. Updated 8/8/2018 Copyright Apeks LLC, 2014... - Page 26 6.7.9. Reinstall the flexible metal hoses. 6.7.10. Close Valve 10. 6.7.11. Press the popup message button when orifice is reinstalled, the high pressure clamps are tight and the flexible hoses are reconnected. Updated 8/8/2018 Copyright Apeks LLC, 2014...
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Page 27: System Maintenance
• Remove the CO pump heads and clean with alcohol or acetone. Do Monthly not remove the seals from the head unless they show visible signs of wear. In which case, replace the seals before reassembly. Updated 8/8/2018 Copyright Apeks LLC, 2014... - Page 28 Pump. The pump seal life is highly dependent on cleanliness. Lack of performing scheduled maintenance Every 500- will decrease seal life. 1000 Hours • Signs that your pump needs new seals is when your pump can’t reach desired extractor pressure. Updated 8/8/2018 Copyright Apeks LLC, 2014...
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Page 29: Replacement And Spare Parts List
McMaster Carr 4520k48 5-Liter Flange O-Ring – DASH 252 McMaster Carr 5308T597 20-Liter Flange O-Ring – DASH 264 McMaster Carr 5308T319 5 & 20-Liter Flange Bolts – 1-8 UNC x 3-in McMaster Carr 92620A957 Updated 8/8/2018 Copyright Apeks LLC, 2014... -
Page 30: Appendix A. 1500-5L And 20L Automated System Screen Shots
Appendix A. 1500-5L and 20L Automated System Screen Shots Updated 8/8/2018 Copyright Apeks LLC, 2014... - Page 31 Figure 29. Home Screen Figure 30. Manual Screen Updated 8/8/2018 Copyright Apeks LLC, 2014...
- Page 32 Figure 31. Maintenance Screen Figure 32. Logo Screen Updated 8/8/2018 Copyright Apeks LLC, 2014...
- Page 33 Figure 33. I/O Screen Figure 34. Alarm Screen Updated 8/8/2018 Copyright Apeks LLC, 2014...
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Page 34: Appendix B. 1500-5L And 1500-20L Piping And Instrumentation Diagram
Appendix B. 1500-5L and 1500-20L Piping and Instrumentation Diagram Updated 8/8/2018 Copyright Apeks LLC, 2014... - Page 35 Updated 8/8/2018 Copyright Apeks LLC, 2014...
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Page 36: Appendix C. Co Phase Diagram
Appendix C. Phase Diagram Updated 8/8/2018 Copyright Apeks LLC, 2014... -
Page 37: Appendix D. Pre-Training Checklist
Appendix D. Pre-Training Checklist Updated 8/8/2018 Copyright Apeks LLC, 2014... - Page 38 As soon as you receive your system, please read the manual for unpacking and setup instructions. Below is a check list of what needs to be purchased and completed before an Apeks representative arrives on site for training. Failure to have everything on checklist completed before an Apeks representative arrives on site may result in charges to reschedule training.
- Page 39 1- Push to connect Socket 3/8” NPTF Male 3/8” coupling size 6534K82 1- Hose Plug 3/8” NPTF female 3/8” coupling size 1077T22 2- 3/8” hose with 3/8” male threads on each end 5405K188 1- Teflon Tape ½” 6802K33 Updated 8/8/2018 Copyright Apeks LLC, 2014...
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