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5.1.15
Reinstall the CO2 connections and the thermocouple wire.
5.1.16
Close Valve 10.
5.1.17
Press the popup message button when orifice is reinstalled, the high pressure clamps
are tight and the flexible hoses are reconnected.
Low Separator Pressure
– Orifice Clog, or Orifice is to small
Low Separator pressure is typically caused by one of two things (an orifice clog or the wrong size
orifice installed). If the system has been operating has lower than normal separator pressure or does
not seem to equalize this may be an indication of a clogged or partially clogged orifice. To correct an
orifice clog refer to the instructions in the section above (Extractor Overpressure).
Wrong Orifice Size
Orifice size dictates the relationship between the separator and extractor. The main goal is to
maintain the separator pressure around 350 psi and 380 psi. While the system may run at higher or
lower pressure just fine, CO2 flow may not be optimal with lower pressures or you may be at risk for
more carryover with higher pressures. The smaller the orifice size the lower the separator and vise
versa. Several orifice sizes are shipped with each machine that will run any parameter on the
machine but additional sizes for any specific optimization are available on the online store. Follow
clear clogged orifice instructions to change orifices.
High Separator #1 Pressure (>380-psi) and Low Separator #2 Pressure
High Separator #1 pressure is most often caused by a clog (dry ice or oil) in the flexible line between
Separator #1 and Separator #2. Follow the steps below to clean the flexible line.
5.1.18
From the Home Screen, Press the Manual Screen Button.
5.1.19
From the Manual Screen, Press the Clear Clogged Orifice Button.
5.1.20
Wait for the system to provide a message popup indicating it is safe to Open Valve
10 and clean the orifice.
5.1.21
Open Valve 10
5.1.22
Verify that both Separator vessel gauges read zero.
5.1.23
Completely remove the flexible metal lines from the top of both separators. Use two
wrenches to prevent the NPT fittings from loosening in the separator cap.
5.1.24
Thoroughly clean the flexible metal lines with alcohol to remove any debris that might
be clogging the lines.
5.1.25
Blow the flexible metal hoses out with compressed air to verify the clog has been
removed.
5.1.26
Reinstall the flexible metal hoses.
5.1.27
Close Valve 10.
5.1.28
Press the popup message button when orifice is reinstalled, the high pressure clamps
are tight and the flexible hoses are reconnected.
Summary of Contents for 2000 PSI Series
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