The Source User Manual
Source Operation
&
Making A Plant Ext
r
act
6
If the vacuum
isn't
establishe
within 10
seconds, try pressing
down on the lid to
help it seal.
12.
CHECK THE VACUUM
When the Source is first started, the
vacuum pump will run
for a few
minutes
until
it
reaches full vacuum. When the
vacuum pump start, press down firmly
on the lid for 5-10
seconds. This helps to
seal the chamber
while the pump
creates the
vacuum. After that, the
pump runs
periodically to maintain the
vacuum.
Use the mobile app to view the vacuum
level. The vacuum level value will rise,
then
at maximum vacuum
the pump
will shut off. If a seal is not
established
within 10
seconds, check
the following:
•
Make sure the vacuum relief
screw, located below the green
button on the base, closed.
•
Inspect the lower seal, collector,
and upper seal and adjust them if
needed to achieve better contact.
•
Try pressing down on the lid if you
haven’t done so.
•
Refer to
Troubleshooting on page 15.
13.
USING THE ICE TRAY
The ice tray cools the lid to increase
condensation of the alcohol vapor, which
accelerates the extraction process and
allows the vacuum pumps to run less
often. Fill the tray with ice cubes (or with
water and freeze overnight
)
place it on
the lid and begin the extraction.
Always use the ice
tray to help
condense the
alcohol, process
faster, and
requite less pump
activity.
After starting, this
value will begin to
quickly rise to 100
at full vacuum.
