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This maintenance schedule is based on the maintenance timer on the Maintenance Screen (see
Figure 31).
Frequency
Maintenance Item
After Each
Extraction
Remove extracted oil from collector cup and separator 1 walls, clean
walls and cup with alcohol.
Check separator 2 for oil carryover and clean if necessary.
Check orifice for clog
Inspect separator gaskets and grooves prior to reassembly.
Clean piping between separator 1 and 2 with alcohol.
Clean Separator 2 outlet to pump inlet, ensure valve 11 is open.
Remove spent material from the extraction vessel by vacuuming it out
through the top flange, be careful to not damage temp probe.
Verify the extractor filters are clear and free of debris
Load material unless conducting a dry run.
Check extraction vessel O-rings and O-rings groove sealing surfaces for
damage
– replace if necessary
Inspect the threads on the extraction vessel(s) and ensure the threads
are free of debris and are properly greased with the provided bottle of
anti-seize
(failure to apply anti-seize will result in damaged threads
which could cause injury and void the systems warranty)
Every 80
hours
Check chiller/heater water level is between min and max line on back of
chiller.
Clean all flexible metal lines going into and out of both separators.
Clean CO
2
flow lines between the pump and the coiled heat exchanger
with alcohol. Flow lines must be disconnected from pump and
extraction system to thoroughly clean.
Run the system “empty of plant material” for 1 hour to clean the high
pressure side of the system and extraction vessel(s)
Every 160
hours
Check belt tension on diaphragm compressor.
(See page 42 & 43)
Unscrew the bottom extraction vessel(s) to clean and inspect the
temperature probe(s) and filter(s).
Yearly
Schedule yearly maintenance with an Apeks Service Engineer to come
onsite and replace seals in Diaphragm compressor and perform a yearly
inspection on the system. Please notify the Apeks service department
one month in advance, and notify the service engineer of any issues
prior to the visit.
To schedule, call 740-809-1171
Resource
Apeks online store
http://www.apekssupercritical.com/online-store/
Summary of Contents for 2000 PSI Series
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