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- Page 1 Version 1, January 2020 THE FORCE® 5000psi 2 STAGE Botanical Oil Extraction System Installation Manual Apeks LLC ©...
- Page 2 Scan this QR code to get the most recent version of the installation instructions: Apeks Supercritical: The Force® 2 Stage Installation Manual...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
4. General Overview and Nomenclature ..........................34 System Overview ................................34 Extractor Vessel Stand ............................. 36 General System Specifications ............................37 5. References ..................................37 6. Appendices ..................................38 Appendix A: Torque Requirements ..........................38 Apeks Supercritical: The Force® 2 Stage Installation Manual... -
Page 4: Critical Safety Overview
Always make sure a vent path for the vessel is opened and the corresponding pressure gauge reads zero prior to loosening the vessel closure. If the handles are difficult to open, this may indicate that the pressure vessel is still pressurized. Do not force it open. Any pressure in the pressure vessel can be hazardous. - Page 5 It is the responsibility of the AHJ to verify the suitability of the extractors in the end installation in accordance with all applicable codes, together with these installation instructions. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION PROCEDURES PROVIDED IN THIS MANUAL MAY VOID THE EXTRACTION SYSTEM’S WARRANTY. ® Apeks Supercritical: The Force 2 Stage Installation Manual...
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Page 6: Facility Requirements
The Force® 2 Stage systems are designed to be installed on a concrete (or similarly stable) flat floor. Custom Layout The Force® 2 Stage systems are designed to be able to be located in different rooms or areas to isolate different portions of the process. This modulation should be stated during the purchase process, otherwise additional costs and delays may occur. -
Page 7: When The System Arrives
3. When the System Arrives Verifying Apeks System Contents List Every Apeks machine is sent with a system contents list that contains a quality control checklist and a packing slip, such as the one shown in Figure 3-1. VERIFY THAT ALL ITEMS ON THE PACKING SLIP HAVE BEEN RECEIVED BEFORE CONTINUING WITH UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION. -
Page 8: Receiving The Crates
Apeks Labeling An Apeks sticker (such as the one shown in Figure 3-2) should be displayed on the outside of each crate. If the crate delivered to you does not have an Apeks sticker, please contact us to ensure the crate came directly from Apeks. -
Page 9: Tiltwatch And Shockwatch
Prior to opening any crate, you should verify that there is no visible external damage. If you notice your crate has been damaged, be sure to note the damage on the applicable Proof of Delivery, and please contact us to report the damage. ® Apeks Supercritical: The Force 2 Stage Installation Manual... -
Page 10: System Layouts
The Force® 5000psi 2 Stage Standard Layout Applicable to 20Lx20L and 40Lx40L Systems ® Apeks Supercritical: The Force 2 Stage Installation Manual... - Page 11 The Force® 5000psi 2 Stage Floor Layout Applicable to 20Lx20L and 40Lx40L Systems ® Apeks Supercritical: The Force 2 Stage Installation Manual...
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Page 12: Unpacking Instructions
To uncrate the extractor and separator/control stand, first, remove the sides and top of the shipping crate. Then, remove the wooden tie downs that keep the system attached to the skid. See Figure 3-4. Wood Tie-Downs Figure 3-4: Wood Tie-Downs ® Apeks Supercritical: The Force 2 Stage Installation Manual... - Page 13 Attach the four leveling feet to each stand before lowering the stand. Once the system is on the ground, use the leveling feet to level the system and then snug the jam nut against the stand to secure the feet. See Figure 3-6. Jam Nut Figure 3-6: Leveling Feet ® Apeks Supercritical: The Force 2 Stage Installation Manual...
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Page 14: Uncrating Diaphragm Compressor
Once the diaphragm compressor is off the shipping crate, attach the four rubber vibration dampening feet to the four corners of the pump. See Figure 3-8. Anchor the diaphragm compressor to the floor with concrete lags or other suitable hardware. Figure 3-8: Vibration Dampening Feet ® Apeks Supercritical: The Force 2 Stage Installation Manual... -
Page 15: Setup And Assembly
The hose on the separator TCU delivery will connect to the water flow switch on the separator stand. See Figure 3-9. Water Flow Switch Separator TCU Separator TCU Delivery Figure 3-9: Separator TCU Delivery to Water Flow Switch ® Apeks Supercritical: The Force 2 Stage Installation Manual... - Page 16 The hose from the back of the separator stand at valve 18B will connect to the oil heat exchanger on the base of the diaphragm compressor stand. See Figure 3-10. Valve 18B Oil Heat Exchanger Inlet Figure 3-10: Valve 18B to Oil Heat Exchanger Inlet ® Apeks Supercritical: The Force 2 Stage Installation Manual...
- Page 17 TCU. The return line connection to the TCU will depend on the installed TCU. See Figure 3-11. Regenerative Heat Exchanger Outlet Separator Return Separator Return Delta T TCU Advantage TCU Figure 3-11: Regenerative Heat Exchanger Outlet to Separator TCU Return ® Apeks Supercritical: The Force 2 Stage Installation Manual...
- Page 18 TCU. The return line connection to the TCU will depend on the installed TCU. See Figure 3-12. Flow Switch Temperature Control Heat Exchanger Extractor TCU Delivery Extractor TCU Return Extractor Return Delta T TCU Advantage TCU Figure 3-12: Extractor TCU Coolant Line Setup ® Apeks Supercritical: The Force 2 Stage Installation Manual...
- Page 19 5. Slide clamp up tube until it is situated over barbed fitting. 6. Tighten clamp. Installed hose connection will look like that shown in Figure 3-14. Figure 3-14: TCU Water Drain and Supply Hose Connection ® Apeks Supercritical: The Force 2 Stage Installation Manual...
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Page 20: Co 2 Connections
There are 13 CO lines to be connected on The Force® 2 Stage system. Avoid kinks and abrasion when routing the CO hoses. There is one braided stainless-steel line (in the standard configuration) from the separator stand to the diaphragm compressor suction line. - Page 21 " compression fittings. Connect 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the Extractor Vessel A stand to 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the separator vessel stand, respectively. See Figures 3-18. Separator Stand Extractor A Figure 3-18: Extraction Vessel to Separator Vessel CO Connections ® Apeks Supercritical: The Force 2 Stage Installation Manual...
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Page 22: Co 2 Vent Connections
All vent lines should be plumbed separately to avoid problems from back pressure interfering with proper operation of safety devices on other parts of the system. Figure 3-19: Vent line connections ® Apeks Supercritical: The Force 2 Stage Installation Manual... -
Page 23: Air Connections
An air compressor is provided to supply the system with the necessary air pressure to actuate the air operated ball valves. The air tube connection to supply the system with air can be seen in Figure 3-21. Figure 3-21: Air Compressor Connection to System ® Apeks Supercritical: The Force 2 Stage Installation Manual... - Page 24 There is one ¼" red airline that runs between the separator stand and valve 17 on the diaphragm compressor. This line is connected with a push-to-connect coupling and is labeled on both sides. Insert the tubing into the coupling to connect. See Figure 3-23. Figure 3-23: Airline connection to Compressor ® Apeks Supercritical: The Force 2 Stage Installation Manual...
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Page 25: Jib Crane Connections
The crane mast must be inserted and fastened to the extractor stand. See Figure 3-24. Crane Mast Crane Mast Connection Points Figure 3-24: Jib Crane Mast Connection (same connection style for Extractor A and B) ® Apeks Supercritical: The Force 2 Stage Installation Manual... -
Page 26: Electrical Requirements
Electrical Requirements WARNING: Do not modify power connections. ® Apeks Supercritical: The Force 2 Stage Installation Manual... - Page 27 ® Apeks Supercritical: The Force 2 Stage Installation Manual...
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Page 28: Electrical Connections
HARTING connector Thermocouple Connector The thermocouple connector carries the signal from the thermocouples back to the main control enclosure. This connector utilizes a plug-to-jack connection. See Figure 3-26. Figure 3-26: Thermocouple Connector ® Apeks Supercritical: The Force 2 Stage Installation Manual... - Page 29 Junction box 1 is located on the diaphragm compressor. See Figure 3-27. Junction Box 1 Thermocouple Connector #1705CBL1 HARTING connector #1209CBL1 Figure 3-27: Junction Box 1 HARTING and Thermocouple Connections ® Apeks Supercritical: The Force 2 Stage Installation Manual...
- Page 30 Junction boxes 2 and 3 are located on the back side of Extractor Stands A and B, respectively. See Figure 3-28. Junction Box 3 Thermocouple Junction Box 2 Connector #1708CBL1 Thermocouple Connector #1805CBL1 HARTING connector #1214CBL1 HARTING connector #1206CBL1 Figure 3-28: Junction Box 2 and 3 HARTING and Thermocouple Connections ® Apeks Supercritical: The Force 2 Stage Installation Manual...
- Page 31 Contactor The combination of the contactor and the overload Overload constitute the motor starter assembly. Figure 3-29: Motor starter assembly in Motor Enclosure on back of separator stand ® Apeks Supercritical: The Force 2 Stage Installation Manual...
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Page 32: Temperature Control Units
The Separator TCU requires the connection of a thermocouple at the water delivery port. The thermocouple to be connected is labeled “Sep Chiller 2 Water Outlet Temp.” See Figure 3-31. Figure 3-31: Separator: Separator TCU thermocouple connection ® Apeks Supercritical: The Force 2 Stage Installation Manual... -
Page 33: E-Mail Alerts And Software Updates
“Message Selection” screen. When setting up e-mail messaging, you can also choose to set up daily data logs. ® Apeks Supercritical: The Force 2 Stage Installation Manual... -
Page 34: General Overview And Nomenclature
2 Stage Diaphragm Compressor Sep TCU Ext TCU Accumulator vessel Separator Vessel Stand Extractor B Extractor A Extractor Vessel Stands Figure 4-1: Overhead view of standard layout (Force® 2 Stage 20Lx20L2ST) ® Apeks Supercritical: The Force 2 Stage Installation Manual... - Page 35 Main Control Enclosure Fork Pockets Figure 4-2: Front view of standard layout (Force® 2 Stage 20Lx20L2ST) ® Apeks Supercritical: The Force 2 Stage Installation Manual...
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Page 36: Extractor Vessel Stand
Extractor Vessel Stand Flow Switch Extractor Extractor Temperature Control Heat Exchanger Figure 4-3: Extraction Vessels on Extraction Stand ® Apeks Supercritical: The Force 2 Stage Installation Manual... -
Page 37: General System Specifications
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Page 38: Appendices
Compact Logix I/O Module Terminal Block (5069-RTB18) Screw = 3.5 lb-in Panelview HMI (2715-T12WD) = 4.4 lb-in Small Motor Contactor = 31 lb-in Small Motor Contactor Phillips Screw = 13 lb-in ® Apeks Supercritical: The Force 2 Stage Installation Manual... - Page 39 Questions? Please contact us: Apeks Supercritical 31 Greenscape Ct. Johnstown, OH 43031 740-809-1160 service@apekssupercritical.com www.apekssupercritical.com ® Apeks Supercritical: The Force 2 Stage Installation Manual...
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