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3.1.1. The temperature probe(s) for the extractor are pre-assembled into the bottom of the
extraction vessel(s).
3.1.1.1. If operating a dual extraction system be sure to move the probe output wire to the
vessel being used (if using both vessels either probe can be used)
Figure 12. Location of temperature probe on bottom of extraction vessel.
CO
2
Connections
WARNING
CO
2
cylinders are under high pressure. Use proper storage and handling
procedures to prevent damage and sudden release of CO
2
from the
cylinder
3.1.2.
CO
2
used with Apeks systems should be 99% purity or better (Medical, Food or
Instrument grade typically suffice),
gas feed
(not liquid feed), 50-lb, 75-lb or 100-lb
high pressure cylinders.
3.1.3.
The two supplied hoses should be connected directly to the CO
2
cylinder valves. No
regulator is required. A supplied CGA-320 plastic gasket is required to seal the
connection between the hose and the CO
2
cylinder.
Figure 13. 50lb CO
2
cylinder(s) connections
Temperature
Probe
Summary of Contents for 2000 PSI Series
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