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MODEL 9526/9552
RIPENING SYSTEM
User Manual
VERSION 5.00
SEPTEMBER 2018

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  • Page 1 MODEL 9526/9552 RIPENING SYSTEM User Manual VERSION 5.00 SEPTEMBER 2018...
  • Page 2 MODEL 9526/52 FRUIT RIPENING SYSTEM USER MANUAL - ISSUE 5.00 CONTENTS Contents 1. Unpacking & Installation checks 2. Operation 3. Servicing 4. Ripening Guides 5. Ripening Room maintenance 6. System Integration 7. Ripening Room Instrumentation Page 2 9526USR5...
  • Page 3 Above 260 Volts, operation is automatically interrupted to protect the components from damage, with automatic resetting when supply returns to safe limits. Nominal working voltage is: -200 to 250 Volts at 1,2 Amps Model 9526 -200 to 250 Volts at 2.4 Amps Model 9552 Model 9526 Max Power during warm up is 234 watts, and average power consumption over a 6 hour ripening cycle is 95 watts.
  • Page 4 Installation Options: The VENTECH FRUIT RIPENING SYSTEM is normally used as a portable unit which is plugged into the room to be gassed, then moved onto the next room. There is an optional mounting bracket kit available which allows quick fitting &...
  • Page 5 The external tank can be manufactured locally to VENTECH specifications, or supplied by VENTECH. The tank capacity can be sized to suit local Health & Safety codes which is usually 20 Litres.
  • Page 6 USER MANUAL - ISSUE 5.00 2. Operation 2. Operation Unscrew the lid of the tank & fill with 2 litre (US 2 quarts) of VENTECH Ethylene Generator fluid or an approved equivalent. WARNING THE RIPENING FLUID IS HIGHLY INFLAMMABLE & OF LOW FLASHPOINT.
  • Page 7 After approx 6 - 8 hrs,( 9552 ) or 12 -16 hours (9526) operation, the ripening fluid will have been used up & the fluid bottle will be empty. At this point, since there is no fluid in the bottom of the reactor, the temperature will rise from 70 Deg C ( the boiling point of the fluid ).
  • Page 8 & domestic load is switched off. In some developing countries, these limits can also be exceeded. For this reason, the Ventech gas generator has a built-in protection circuit which will automatically switch off once this safe working limit has been exceeded without damage to the components.
  • Page 9 MODEL 9526/52 FRUIT RIPENING SYSTEM USER MANUAL - ISSUE 5.00 2. Operation Note that it is extremely unlikely that this will occur, since a lightning strike or surge greater than the capacity of the ultra fast surge diodes will normally blow one or other the mains fuses.
  • Page 10 The catalyst used in the machine will need changing after after between 6 & 12 months use. Due to the restrictions imposed by Customs & Excise departments, the Ventech Ripening Fluid contains de-naturants which will eventually poison the catalyst causing reduced gas generation. We also recommend that if you are have problems ripening, that you check the gas levels with a gas sampler such as the GASTEC, details of which are at the end of the manual.
  • Page 11 MODEL 9526/52 FRUIT RIPENING SYSTEM USER MANUAL - ISSUE 5.00 3. Servicing 3.3.2 If there is supply, the electronics module must be faulty. You can either return the whole machine to the agent for repair, or remove the electronics module, & fit an exchange unit.
  • Page 12 MODEL 9526/52 FRUIT RIPENING SYSTEM USER MANUAL - ISSUE 5.00 4. Ripening Guides 4. Ripening Guides Bananas For best taste, ripen bananas according to the following schedule, then hold at 14.5 Deg C for delayed shipment. Ensure that bananas, are not chilled as this can cause damage.
  • Page 13 MODEL 9526/52 FRUIT RIPENING SYSTEM USER MANUAL - ISSUE 5.00 4. Ripening Guides Tomatoes RECOMMENDED GUIDE FOR TOMATO RIPENING Ripening Schedule - no of days: Day No. 21.1 21.1 21.1 21.1 21.1 21.1 21.1 21.1 21.1 21.1 21.1 21.1 20.0 20.0...
  • Page 14 Minimum safe storage temperature : 10 to 13 Deg C. Other Fruits Many other fruits can be ripened with the VENTECH RIPENING SYSTEM. Please contact us or your distributor/agent for details. Tobacco Tobacco can be successfully cured with a 15% reduction in curing time. Please contact us or your distributor/agent for a copy of our tobacco curing guide.
  • Page 15 MODEL 9526/52 FRUIT RIPENING SYSTEM USER MANUAL - ISSUE 5.00 5. Ripening Room Maintenance 5. RIPENING ROOM MAINTENANCE A good preventative maintenance program is the best way to avoid ripening room problems. We would like to recommend the following: Temperature Controllers And Programmers.
  • Page 16 5.3.2 If not, we recommend that you ask your electrician to fit suitable equipment. The VENTECH THREE PHASE LOAD PROTECTOR combines all these functions in one unit, and one unit can protect a multiple compressor installation. 5.3.3 If you use a standby generator, if not already automatic, have it converted for automatic starting and stopping.

  • Page 17: System Integration

    MODEL 9526/52 FRUIT RIPENING SYSTEM USER MANUAL - ISSUE 5.00 6. System Integration 6. SYSTEM INTEGRATION The model 9500 series gas generators can be integrated into a SCADA or Proba 110 controlled system by connection of the remote control port to a suitable control devices.
  • Page 18 MODEL 9526/52 FRUIT RIPENING SYSTEM USER MANUAL - ISSUE 5.00 7. Ripening Room Instrumentation 7. RIPENING ROOM INSTRUMENTATION 7.1 Pen Type Digital 7.2 Gas Analyser For Checking Ethylene & CO2 Levels Thermometer 7.3 Digital Max-Min 7.4 Digital Max-Min Thermometer Humidity Meter 25.5 c...
  • Page 19 info@ventech.co.uk...

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