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Opening Extraction Vessel
WARNING
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.
4.1.41 This operation cannot be performed during an extraction. The extraction must be
stopped prior to opening the Extraction vessel
4.1.42 Venting of the Extraction vessel happens automatically at the end of recovery
4.1.43
If the system is stopped and still has pressure you can go the the “Manual Screen”
4.1.43.1
You can choose to either hit “Recover CO2”, which will reclaim the CO2 back into
the bottle.
4.1.43.2
Or “Open Extractor Vessel” button, which will vent all CO2 present in the vessel
out of valve 4.
4.1.43.3 If the extractor is under pressure, the system will require the operator to
acknowledge that they want to vent all the CO
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in the extractor.
4.1.44 When the extractor vessel gauge on top of the vessel and on the home screen both
read zero, it is safe to move to the next step.
4.1.45 Use the supplied dead blow hammer to loosen the extractor hammer unions from the
top or bottom flange.
4.1.45.1 CAUTION: Extractor flange weighs approximately 50lbs and care should be
given to avoid damage and injury.
4.1.46 Pivot the top flange toward the back and let it rest on the integral hinge stops. The
bottom hammer union may not have a hinge, and must be lowered gently to prevent
injury or damage to the remote probe and/or hammer union.
4.1.46.1 Use caution not to scratch or otherwise damage the O-ring sealing surfaces on
the flanges.
Figure 28. Appearance of extractor vessel in open condition.
Summary of Contents for 2000 PSI Series
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