Vape Engineering Herbie, Instructions For Use Manual

Page 1: ...1 Read carefully before using the device and save these instructions EN INSTURCTIONS FOR USE ...

Page 2: ...r 11 7 1 Unpacking 11 7 2 Cleaning before first use 11 7 3 Application and Operation 11 7 4 Storage 11 7 5 Disposal 11 8 Commissioning and operation 12 8 1 Connecting to a box mod 12 8 2 Mounting Replacement the heat element 12 8 3 Filling the herb chamber 14 8 4 Adjusting the airflow 15 8 5 Replacing the lower mesh 16 8 6 Replacing the upper mesh 17 8 7 Heating up 18 9 Application 18 10 Disassemb...

Page 3: ...3 11 3 Chamber reduction 32 12 Technical specification 35 13 CE Declaration of conformity 36 14 Warranty Liability 36 14 1 Warranty 36 14 2 Liability 36 14 3 Copyright 36 ...

Page 4: ...he end of these instructions This manual is meant as a brief overview on the general functionality of the Vape Engineering Herbie If you have no experience using a rebuildable atomizer or creating coils please consult your local vendor Further information and detailed video footage on assembly steps is available at www vapeengineering com 2 Product overview HERBIE 2 1 Scope of delivery Spare mesh ...

Page 5: ... of technical problems questions about the device warranty claims and disposal of the device customers should contact the following address Vape Engineering UG Steinkirchnerstraße 2 82166 Gräfelfing Germany 2 2 HERBIE functional elements Drip tip Mouthpiece Air control Filling chamber Heating element 510 connector ...

Page 6: ... for Use must be strictly observed as they are extremely important to ensure safety during installation use and maintenance of the Vaporizer Please keep this brochure in a safe place for future reference You may download the current Instructions for Use for the HERBIE on www vapeengineering com Drip tip Mouthpiece O Rings Top cap Mesh Upper mesh clamp Bottom mesh clamp Mesh Shell Air control ring ...

Page 7: ...ion Convection heating is when heated air is raised through the vapeable material causing it to vaporize without burning Both of these methods have pro s and con s but convection is generally regarded as the better choice in respect to taste efficiency and convenience Conduction Conduction is the other of the two main ways to vaporize herbs as mentioned above Conduction heats up the chamber that h...

Page 8: ...are next to the symbol The device was introduced after 13 August 2005 It may not be disposed of in normal household waste The X on the trash can indicates the necessity of disposing of this device separately The device contains a built in rechargeable lithium ion battery that must be discharged before disposal EU conformity symbol The manufacturer confirms with this symbol the compliance of the pr...

Page 9: ...pairs without the use of original spare parts can prove dangerous to the user Do not put any objects into the openings of the device Do not leave the Vaporizer unattended while it is being operated After use switch off the heater The ventilation slots and the hot air outlet of the Vaporizer may not be closed obstructed or blocked while the device is being used nor while it is cooling down Caution ...

Page 10: ...some plants may cause allergic reactions for the user If this occurs it is urgently recommended to refrain from further use of such plants Only use the plant parts which are found in this list and which have been verified according to the regulations of the European or any other pharmacopoeia with regard to genuineness purity and pathogenic germs You can purchase such plants or plant parts in phar...

Page 11: ...endly manner 7 2 Cleaning before first use The HERBIE evaporator is delivered clean of all manufacturing residues However it is recommended to clean all stainless steel parts the mouthpiece before first use and regularly by rinsing with warm water Make sure to dry all parts afterwards WARNING Do not use the vaporizer when it is wet Water can cause a short circuit and or malfunction of the vaporize...

Page 12: ...t the Vape Engineering HERBIE to a Mod line up the threads at the bottom of vaporizer with the female threads of the box mod Turn clockwise until firm Look at the screen of your box mod to ensure that it reads the Vape Engineering HERBIE s resistance The preinstalled stainless steel mesh should read a resistance of 0 2 0 3 Ohms Be sure that the Vape Engineering HERBIE is at room temperature when i...

Page 13: ...available as accessories Make sure that the heating element is securely clamped in the positions provided Once you have replaced the old heating element with the new one the housing can be remounted on the base Now reconnect the HERBIE Vaporizer to the box mod This is the only way to avoid burnings Caution Hot surfaces Make sure that your box mod recognizes the resistance of the new heating elemen...

Page 14: ... of the lower screen clamp CAUTION Fill the chamber only up to the upper edge of the lower mesh clamp and make sure that there are no herbs at the upper edge of the lower mesh clamp Always fill the filling chamber completely up to the edge with crushed plant material Do not compress the plant material too much so that the airflow is not unnecessarily impeded Remove any excess plant material left a...

Page 15: ...n Chapter Replacing the upper mesh Then screw the top cap of the Vaporizer back on As soon as the lower filling chamber mesh is clogged or deposits appear on the filling chamber walls the filling chamber must be cleaned After cleaning a new mesh must be inserted 8 4 Adjusting the airflow After the HERBIE Vaporizer is installed on the box mod rotate the housing of the Vape Engineering HERBIE in any...

Page 16: ...f the filling chamber from time to time CAUTION Hot surfaces Always disconnect the Vaporizer from the box mod each time you disassemble it Let the Vaporizer cool down before disassembly Remove the top cap and disconnect the base from the housing Now the shell with the mesh and the lower mesh clamp can be removed from the housing ...

Page 17: ...ith the housing Reassemble the housing on the base and screw the top cap to the housing Now connect the Vaporizer to the box mod again 8 6 Replacing the upper mesh As already described in chapter Filling the herb chamber it is necessary to replace the meshes of the filling chamber from time to time CAUTION Hot surfaces Always disconnect the Vaporizer from the box mod each time you disassemble it L...

Page 18: ...d This means that as soon as the vaporizer is in operation you must pull on it to ensure an airflow 9 Application When using HERIE in wattage mode start at a low wattage such as 30 watts on the included mesh and go up 2 3 watts at a time until you feel the ramp up speed of the heater is optimal Since the box mod is not calculating temperature in wattage mode vapor is produced by balancing the heat...

Page 19: ...be used if the user has respiratory tract or lung conditions Depending on the density the vapor could irritate respiratory tracts or lungs which can lead to coughing TIP Inhale only half of air you can normally manage Hold your breath for a few seconds and exhale slowly It is advisable to deliberately concentrate on your breathing process After vaporization turn off the HERBIE Vaporizer the box mo...

Page 20: ...10 connection by two O rings only This can be pulled out The two O rings each sit in a groove in the drip tip They can be removed from the mouthpiece using the slotted screwdriver supplied Step 2 The top cap can now be screwed off the housing ...

Page 21: ...ch provided Insert this into one of the two holes of the upper mesh clamp and unscrew it Now the mesh can also be easily removed Step 4 Now the housing can be screwed off the base As soon as you have separated it you can press the shell out of the housing from below ...

Page 22: ... out of the shell Tip The parts are manufactured very precisely I e even slight tilting can already lead to problems Therefore while pulling the lower mesh clamp try to turn it at the same time Once you have removed the lower mesh clamp you can simply press the mesh out ...

Page 23: ...t off Underneath is an O ring which can be removed with the small slotted screwdriver Step 7 Disassembly of the heating element Use the Allen wrench provided and remove the two set screws from the base Now the heating element can be pulled out ...

Page 24: ...24 Step 8 The two brackets of the heating element are now loose in the base They can be removed Step 9 Use the slotted screwdriver to remove the connector screw ...

Page 25: ... the thread There the slotted screwdriver can be used to remove it Step 11 Remove the insulator of the pole screw This is plugged onto the pole screw and can be pulled off Under certain circumstances it is possible that the insulator is firmly attached to the pole screw and a little force is needed to remove it ...

Page 26: ...en removed the insert can be taken out of the socket Step 13 In the last step you remove the insulator of the base This is only inserted into the base and can be easily removed Tip Replace the meshes of the filling chamber and the heating element after each disassembly ...

Page 27: ...o dry properly After cleaning check all component parts for surface damage tears softening or hardening impurities distortion and discoloration and set damaged component parts aside WARNING Alcohol ethanol is flammable and may easily ignite 11 Accessories Various accessories can be purchased for the HERBIE Vaporizer These are explained in more detail below 11 1 ByPass Air Kit CAUTION Hot surfaces ...

Page 28: ...ed with fresh air and cooled at the same time The ByPass Air Kit has an additional control ring with which the amount of fresh air for mixing can be regulated To install it on the Vaporizer the mounted standard top cap must be removed ByPass Air Kit ByPass Air Kit Top Cap O Ring ByPass Air Kit Control ring ...

Page 29: ...e standard cover See chapter Replacing the upper mesh The mesh and mesh clamp ring must now be fitted into the top cap of the ByPass Air Kit using the 1 5mm Allen wrench supplied See chapter Replacing the upper mesh Now the ByPass Air Kit can be mounted on the HERBIE Vaporizer ...

Page 30: ... before disassembly Glass water filters are often used to cool the vapor much more efficiently These usually have a standardised usually 18 8 standard ground joint at the connecting piece To be able to connect the Vaporizer with a water filter the 18 8 top cap is available To install it on the Vaporizer the mounted standard top cap must be removed ...

Page 31: ...ring from the standard cover See chapter Replacing the upper mesh The mesh and the mesh clamp ring must now be mounted in the 18 8 top cap using the supplied 1 5mm Allen wrench See chapter Replacing the upper mesh Now the 18 8 top cap can be mounted on the Vaporizer ...

Page 32: ...le it Let the Vaporizer cool down before disassembly As described in chapter Filling the herb chamber the filling chamber should always be completely filled for efficient vaporization However for some users this may already be an inappropriate amount of plant material Therefore it is possible to install a chamber reduction Disassemble the Vaporizer as described in chapter Replacing the lower mesh ...

Page 33: ... the lower mesh clamp upwards out of the shell and remove the mesh Tip The parts are manufactured very precisely I e even slight tilting can already lead to problems Therefore while pulling the lower mesh clamp try to turn it at the same time Tip It is recommended to replace the lower mesh immediately after the HERBIE Vaporizer has been disassembled so far ...

Page 34: ...uction This has a smaller inner diameter which makes the filling chamber smaller The chamber reduction is shown in green in the following picture In the following the comparison between normal filling chamber and the filling chamber with the chamber reduction is shown ...

Page 35: ...bout 130 grams Material Component Botanic name Stainless steel parts WNr 1 4305 O Rings NBR 70 Drip tip Glas Insulator PA12 Heating element SS316L Connector screw Messing Manufacturer Vape Engineering UG Steinkirchner Straße 2 82166 Gräfelfing Germany ...

Page 36: ...ustomer can prove that the defect was not caused by use of the external service or external product Vape Engineering will decide at its own discretion whether to correct a defect covered by warranty law through repair or by delivering a new product to the customer In order to avoid misunderstandings we would like to note that all information on our products provided in this Instructions for Use or...

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