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- Page 1 Version 1, February 2020 THE TRANSFORMER 2000psi and THE BAMBINO ® ® 2000psi 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 Transformer ® and The Bambino ® Installation Manual...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Foundation ..................................6 Custom Layout ................................. 6 3. When the System Arrives ..............................7 Verifying Apeks System Contents List ..........................7 Receiving the Crates ................................ 8 Apeks Labeling ................................8 TiltWatch and ShockWatch ............................9 Inspecting Crates for Damage ........................... 9 System Layouts ................................ -
Page 4: Critical Safety Overview
For indoor chiller and cooling system applications, only use propylene glycol and distilled water. Never • use deionized water in the chiller or cooling system for indoor applications. For outdoor chiller and cooling system applications, use propylene glycol and clean tap water. Apeks Supercritical: The Transformer ® and The Bambino ®... - 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 Transformer ® and The Bambino ®...
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Page 6: Facility Requirements
This modulation should be stated during the purchase process, otherwise additional costs and delays may occur. Apeks Supercritical: The Transformer ® and The Bambino ®... -
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 Transformer ® and The Bambino ®... -
Page 10: System Layouts
System Layouts The Bambino ® 2000psi Standard Layout Apeks Supercritical: The Transformer ® and The Bambino ® Installation Manual... - Page 11 The Bambino ® 2000psi Floor Layout Apeks Supercritical: The Transformer ® and The Bambino ® Installation Manual...
- Page 12 The Transformer ® 2000psi Standard Layout Applicable to 5L and 20L Systems Apeks Supercritical: The Transformer ® and The Bambino ® Installation Manual...
- Page 13 The Transformer ® 2000psi Floor Layout Applicable to 5L and 20L Systems Apeks Supercritical: The Transformer ® and The Bambino ® Installation Manual...
- Page 14 The Transformer ® 2000psi Standard Layout Applicable to 5Lx20L and 20Lx20L Systems Apeks Supercritical: The Transformer ® and The Bambino ® Installation Manual...
- Page 15 The Transformer ® 2000psi Floor Layout Applicable to 5Lx20L and 20Lx20L Systems Apeks Supercritical: The Transformer ® and The Bambino ® Installation Manual...
- Page 16 The Transformer ® 2000psi Standard Layout Applicable to 5Lx5L System Apeks Supercritical: The Transformer ® and The Bambino ® Installation Manual...
- Page 17 The Transformer ® 2000psi Floor Layout Applicable to 5Lx5L System Apeks Supercritical: The Transformer ® and The Bambino ® Installation Manual...
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Page 18: Unpacking Instructions
To uncrate the extractor/separator 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 Transformer ® and The Bambino ® Installation Manual... - Page 19 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 Transformer ® and The Bambino ® Installation Manual...
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Page 20: 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 Transformer ® and The Bambino ® Installation Manual... -
Page 21: Uncrating Chiller
The hose on the chiller delivery will connect to the temperature control heat exchanger on the extractor/separator stand. See Figure 3-9. Temperature Control Heat Exchanger Chiller Delivery Figure 3-9: Chiller Delivery to Temperature Control Heat Exchanger Apeks Supercritical: The Transformer ® and The Bambino ® Installation Manual... - Page 22 Oil Heat Exchanger Hose Oil Heat Exchanger Inlet THE BAMBINO ® VIEW A Diaphragm Head Hose Diaphragm Head Inlet Figure 3-10: Flow Switch to Oil Heat Exchanger Inlet/Diaphragm Head Inlet Apeks Supercritical: The Transformer ® and The Bambino ® Installation Manual...
- Page 23 The hose from the regenerative heat exchanger on the diaphragm compressor will connect to the bottom of the collection cup on the separator. The Transformer and The Bambino models have different regenerative heat ® ® exchanger outlets. See Figure 3-11.
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Page 24: Co 2 Connections
The hose from the top of the separator will connect to the process return line on the chiller. See Figure 3-12. Separator Outlet Chiller Return Figure 3-12: Separator Outlet to Chiller Return Connections Apeks Supercritical: The Transformer ® and The Bambino ® Installation Manual... - Page 25 CO inlet on the extractor/separator stand. Connect the CO inlet on the diaphragm compressor to the CO outlet on the extractor/separator stand. The Transformer® and The Bambino® models have different diaphragm compressor CO inlets/outlets. See Figure 3-13. Outlet Inlet THE TRANSFORMER®...
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Page 26: Co 2 Vent Connections
" x .049" or ½" x .065" stainless steel tubing. Note that an adapter fitting will be necessary if you are not using " tubing. Figure 3-14: Vent line connection Apeks Supercritical: The Transformer ® and The Bambino ® Installation Manual... -
Page 27: 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 3-16. Figure 3-16: Air Compressor Connection to System Apeks Supercritical: The Transformer ® and The Bambino ®... -
Page 28: Electrical Requirements
Electrical Requirements WARNING: Do not modify power connections. Apeks Supercritical: The Transformer ® and The Bambino ® Installation Manual... - Page 29 Apeks Supercritical: The Transformer ® and The Bambino ® Installation Manual...
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Page 30: Electrical Connections
Have a licensed commercial electrician field wire the diaphragm pump and the chiller to the facility electric. Plug the air compressor into a 110-V, 15-A, standard outlet. Do NOT plug the air compressor into a GFI • outlet. Apeks Supercritical: The Transformer ® and The Bambino ®... -
Page 31: 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 Transformer ®... -
Page 32: General Overview And Nomenclature
2000psi) Main Control Enclosure Extractor A Flow Switch Separator 1 Temperature Control Heat Exchanger Separator 2 Collection Cup Figure 4-2: Front view of standard layout (The Bambino ® 2000psi) Apeks Supercritical: The Transformer ® and The Bambino ® Installation Manual... - Page 33 The Transformer 2000psi 5L Standard Layout ® Regenerative Heat Exchanger Junction Box Diaphragm Compressor Figure 4-3: Overhead view of standard layout (The Transformer ® 2000psi 5L) Main Control Separator 1 Enclosure Extractor Flow Switch Separator 2 Temperature Control Heat Exchanger...
- Page 34 The Transformer 2000psi 20L Standard Layout ® Regenerative Heat Exchanger Junction Box Diaphragm Compressor Figure 4-5: Overhead view of standard layout (The Transformer ® 2000psi 20L) Main Control Flow Switch Enclosure Extractor Separator 1 Temperature Control Heat Exchanger Separator 2...
- Page 35 The Transformer 2000psi 5Lx20L Standard Layout ® Regenerative Heat Exchanger Junction Box Diaphragm Compressor Figure 4-7: Overhead view of standard layout (The Transformer ® 2000psi 5Lx20L) Flow Switch Main Control Extractor A Enclosure Extractor B Separator 1 Temperature Control Heat Exchanger...
- Page 36 The Transformer 2000psi 20Lx20L Standard Layout ® Regenerative Heat Exchanger Junction Box Diaphragm Compressor Figure 4-9: Overhead view of standard layout (The Transformer ® 2000psi 20Lx20L) Flow Switch Extractor A Main Control Enclosure Extractor B Separator 1 Temperature Control Heat Exchanger...
- Page 37 The Transformer 2000psi 5Lx5L Standard Layout ® Regenerative Heat Exchanger Junction Box Diaphragm Compressor Figure 4-11: Overhead view of standard layout (The Transformer ® 2000psi 5Lx5L) Main Control Enclosure Extractor A Flow Switch Extractor B Separator 1 Temperature Control Heat Exchanger...
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Page 38: General System Specifications
• Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel for instructional videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/ApeksSupercritical. • Visit the Apeks online store for parts related to your system: http://apeksonlinestore.com/. • For more information regarding software updates and to sign up for e-mail alerts, visit: https://www.apekssupercritical.com/service-request/. -
Page 39: 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 Transformer ® and The Bambino ®... - Page 40 Questions? Please contact us: Apeks Supercritical 31 Greenscape Ct. Johnstown, OH 43031 740-809-1160 service@apekssupercritical.com www.apekssupercritical.com Apeks Supercritical: The Transformer ® and The Bambino ® Installation Manual...
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