Apeks 2000 PSI Series Manual de usuario

2000PSI

5LD, 20LD, 5LDX5LD, AND 20LDX20LD

BOTANICAL OIL EXTRACTION SYSTEM

OWNER’S MANUAL

WARNING

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE SETUP AND OPERATION PROCEDURE

PROVIDED IN WITHIN THIS MANUAL MAY VOID THE EXTRACTION

SYSTEM’S WARRANTY

Apeks LLC

150 Commerce Blvd.

Johnstown OH 43031

844-446-4262

www.apekssupercritical.com

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Updated 6/16/2016 Copyright Apeks LLC, 2014 

Table of Contents 
Unpacking Instructions ......................................................................................................................4 
1. Shipping Crate Inspection...............................................................................................4 
2. Unpacking Apeks Extraction System..............................................................................5 
3. Unpacking Diaphragm Compressor................................................................................7 
System Requirements.......................................................................................................................9 
1. Facility.............................................................................................................................9 
2. Electrical.........................................................................................................................9 
Setup and Assembly........................................................................................................................11 
1. Leveling Feet ................................................................................................................ 11
2. Coolant Connections..................................................................................................... 11 
3. CO2Connections.......................................................................................................... 13
4. Air System Connections................................................................................................ 14
5. Electrical Connections between the Apeks system and diaphragm compressor ..........16
6. Chiller/Heater Setup......................................................................................................17
7. Diaphragm Compressor Setup ..................................................................................... 18
8. Software Updates and Email Alerts .............................................................................. 19
System Operation............................................................................................................................21 
2000-5LD, 20LD, 5LDx5LD, and 20LDx20LD Overview............................................... 21 
1.1 Automation Systems Overview..................................................................................... 22
1.5.Pre-Cleaning................................................................................................................. 23
1.7 Depressurize System after Recovery............................................................................ 23
1.12 Removing Oil from Separator #1................................................................................. 23
1.32 Closing Separation vessels......................................................................................... 26
1.34 After Every Run Maintenance...................................................................................... 26 
1.41 Opening Extraction Vessel........................................................................................ 289
1.47 Removing Spent Material from Extraction Vessel ....................................................... 30
1.48 Loading Botanical or Other Media............................................................................... 30
1.51 Closing Extraction Vessel............................................................................................ 30
1.55 Chiller Start Up..........................................................................................................311
1.59 Evacuating the System (Removing air from the system prior to extraction) .............. 311
1.64 Conducting an Extraction .......................................................................................... 322
1.74 Recommended Operating Parameters........................................................................ 34
Troubleshooting...............................................................................................................................35 
1. Ice On Separator .......................................................................................................... 35 
2. Low Extractor Pressure................................................................................................. 35
3. Extractor Overpressure –Orifice Clog, or Orifice is to small......................................... 35
4. Low Separator Pressure –Orifice Clog, or Orifice is to small....................................... 36
5. Wrong Orifice Size........................................................................................................ 36 
6. High Separator #1 Pressure (>380-psi) and Low Separator #2 Pressure..................... 36
7. Oil carryover from Separator 1 to Separator 2 or Pump................................................ 37
Maintenance....................................................................................................................................38 
Appendix A. Screenshots ………………………………………………………………………………………...42 
Appendix B. 2000-5LD, 20LD, 5LDx5LD, and 20LDx20LD Piping and Instrumentation Diagram............47 
Appendix C. CO2Phase Diagram.........................................................................................................500
Appendix D. Training Process ..............................................................................................................522
References...........................................................................................................................................566
 
 
 
 

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Critical Safety Overview

Throughout these instructions, this symbol is used to indicate that the instructions are

critically important to your safety and the safety of your system. Failure to follow the

instructions as written can result in a rapid release of high pressure CO2potentially

causing equipment or personnel damage.

WARNING

Subcritical and Supercritical CO2systems operate under high pressure. Operators must be fully trained

and familiar with the system. Failure to operate the system can result in equipment damage and/or

bodily injury.

WARNING

Subcritical and Supercritical CO2systems use large amounts of CO2during operation. Ensure that

system is installed in a well-ventilated area to prevent buildup of CO2 which can cause asphyxiation.

Use of a CO2monitor is strongly recommended.

WARNING

Opening a vessel under pressure can result in a rapid release of pressure and ejection of the material

inside the vessel. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN A VESSEL UNDER PRESSURE! Always make sure

a vent path for the vessel is opened and the corresponding pressure gage reads zero prior to loosening

the vessel hammer unions.

WARNING

Subcritical and Supercritical CO2systems are designed to operate indoors. Extreme temperatures

(below 65°F and above 80°F) will negatively impact the functionality of the system. The environmental

temperature range is for the system, chiller, pump and CO2bottles.

WARNING

Only use Propylene Glycol and distilled water in the chiller and cooling system. Never use Deionized

Water in the chiller or cooling system.

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1. Unpacking Instructions

Apeks 2000-5LD, 20LD, 5LDx5LD, and 20LDx20LD systems are shipped in three separate crates.

One containing the chiller, one containing the diaphragm compressor and one containing the

botanical extraction system. Following are the steps for removing the system from the crates and

making service connections for initial use.

Shipping Crate Inspection

1.1.1. Prior to accepting the crate(s), ensure that the crating material is similar to the pictures

shown below. Also, please verify that that there is no external damage to the wood

crate(s). If damage is found, do not accept the delivery from the shipping company. IF

ACCEPTNG MINOR DAMAGED CRATE(S), WRITE ON ALL SHIPPING

DOCUMENTS MINOR DAMAGE FOUND ON CRATE(S). Additionally, call Apeks at

740-809-1160 to report damage and take pictures of each damaged location.

Diaphragm Compressor Crate Extractor Crate Chiller Crate

1.1.2. Locate the two TiltWatch Plus sensors on the outside of the crates. Ensure that the

crates have not exceeded 30° in any direction. If the crates have exceeded 30°, do not

accept the delivery from the shipping company and contact Apeks at 740-809-1160

immediately.

Figure 1. Tiltwatch sensor

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Unpacking Apeks Extraction System

1.1.3. Remove the plywood from the all four sides and the top of the crate using a Phillips

head screwdriver.

Figure 2. Appearance of crate with top and sides removed

1.1.4. Remove the support hardware from inside the crate. Ensure that all the material in the

table below is present.

Figure 3. Overview image of support hardware

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1.1.5. Please make sure you have the following list of support hardware.

Description

Order Qty.

Ship Qty.

Extraction System

4 Qt Metal Funnel

Food Grade Thread Lube/Anti-Seize

3-in and 4-in Plunger w/36-in long handle

Orifices

Leveling feet with rubber pads

Hard Buna-n O-Rings

3-in Silicone Gaskets

4-in Silicone Gaskets

CO2 Cylinder Gasket

CO2 Cylinder double hose assembly

Indicator Light

Polyscience Chiller

Versilube

Vacuum Pump w/vacuum hose assembly

Write-on squeeze bottle

3/8” Compression Plug

Air Compressor

4 Ft. 5/16-In O.D. Air Hose

5/16 x 1/4 MNPT fitting for Air Compressor

Connecting hoses

1.1.6. Remove the horizontal 2x3s from the top of the crate using a hammer or crowbar.

1.1.7. Remove the vertical 2x4s from the four corners of the crate using a hammer or crowbar.

1.1.8. Remove the two 2x3s running across the top of the system frame and the two 2x3s

running alongside the system frame using a Phillips head screwdriver.

Figure 4. Image of 2x3s support top and sides of system frame.

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Figure 5. Appearance of crate with 2x3s removed.

1.1.1. Using a forklift or pallet jack lift the system off the base of the crate. It may be

necessary to tip the system slightly towards the back in order to slide the forks under

the stainless steel horizontal frame support members.

1.1.1.1. The system weighs in excess of 700 lbs, take extreme caution when lifting or

moving the system. Do not attempt this step without adequate help.

WARNING

The system weighs over 700-lbs (318-kg), use a minimum of three people

to stabilize the system while moving.

1.1.2. Remove the chiller from the second crate.

WARNING

The chiller weighs over 150-lbs, use a minimum of two people or a lift cart

when moving the chiller assembly.

1.1.3. KEEP the crate and all packing materials for future shipping should the system ever

need to be moved to another facility or shipped back to Apeks.

Unpacking Diaphragm Compressor

1.1.4. Remove the plywood from the all four sides and the top of the crate using a Phillip’s

head screwdriver, and a crow bar.

Figure 6. Appearance of crate with top and sides removed

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1.1.5. The diaphragm compressor is designed to be anchored to the floor in order to keep it

from moving during operation. A forklift is required to lift and remove the diaphragm

compressor off of the pallet and place on the floor. Not removing the diaphragm from

the pallet will void the warranty.

1.1.5.1. The system weighs in excess of 1500-lbs, take extreme caution when lifting or

moving the system. Do not attempt this step without adequate help.

WARNING

The compressor weighs over 1500-lbs (680-kg), use a minimum of three

people to stabilize the system while moving.

2.3.2.2 Before lowering the diaphragm compressor to the floor, install the rubber feet

provided, to the frame. These rubber feet can then be anchored to the floor.

2.3.4 The orientation of the diaphragm compressor should be directly behind the Apeks

system with the stainless steel belt cover facing away from the Apeks system as shown below.

Figure 7. Orientation of the diaphragm compressor and Apeks system.

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2. System Requirements

Facility

2.1.1. Temperature –Apeks systems are designed to run in a climate controlled facility,

where the temperature is maintained between 65°F and 80°F.

2.1.2. Dust Control –Apeks systems should not be placed in an environment that has

excess dust from other manufacturing operations.

2.1.3. Location –Apeks systems are designed to be installed on a level concrete or

similar stable surface.

Electrical

2.1.4. Please refer to the two tables below in order to determine the right electrical

specifications for your system.

Table 1. General Electrical Specs.

Table 2. Diaphragm Pump Electrical Specs.

Pump Unit

Complete

Goes with Voltage Phase Full Load Amps Recommended connection

1L systems 115VAC 1 16 20A 115VAC wall receptacle. NO GFI

Diaphragm Systems

Chiller size Goes with Voltage Phase Full Load Amps from Polyscience manual Polyscience recommended

connection

1/4HP 1L systems 115VAC 1 12.5 NEMA 5-15R wall receptacle. NO GFI

3/4HP

5000PSI automated

systems, diaphragm

systems with small (7.5-

10HP) compressor

230VAC 1 12.2 NEMA 6-15R receptacle

1.5HP

Large (12.5HP) diaphragm

compressor systems (eff

10/15/2015)

230VAC 1 31.4

Field wired- Polyscience recommends

40Amp dedicated hard wired circuit

Control Panel Goes with Voltage Phase Main Fuse or breaker size Apeks recommended connection

1L 115VAC 1 10A

NEMA 5-15R wall receptacle with surge

protector

All other systems 115VAC 1 10A

NEMA 5-15R wall receptacle with surge

protector

Air Compressor Goes with Voltage Phase FLA Recommended connection

Porter Cable 3gal All diaphragm systems 115VAC 1 10 NEMA 5-15R wall receptacle NO GFI

IR 15HP 5L 5000 psi systems 230VAC 3 37.6A Field wired- IR recommends 65A fuse

IR25HP 20L 5000 psi systems 230VAC 3 66.5A Field wired- IR recommends 100A fuse

See Diaphragm Table

Compressor

Motor HP

Phase Voltage Motor FLA Recommended Fuses where field wired Compressor mfg and model

15 1208V 66A AJT125 PPI4100

15 1230V 58A AJT100 PPI4100

15 3208V 46A AJT80 PPI4100/PDC4

15 3230V 42A AJT70 PPI4100/PDC4

15 3460V 21A AJT40 PPI4100/PDC4

12.5 1 208V 52A AJT90 PDC4

12.5 1 230V 48A AJT90 PDC4

10 1230V 38A AJT70 PPI2072

10 3208V 32A AJT60 PPI2072

10 3230V 28A AJT50 PPI2072

10 3460V 14A AJT25 PPI2072

7.5 1 230V 40A AJT70 PDC3

7.5 3 208V 24A AJT50 PDC3

7.5 3 230V 22A AJT40 PDC3

7.5 3 460V 11A AJT20 PDC3

2.1.4.1. Note that the diaphragm compressors can be ordered in several voltages and

phase at time of purchase.

2.1.4.2. A 480V three phase diaphragm compressor would require a different electrical

service. Contact Apeks at 740-809-1160 ext. 703 to discuss this before installing

electrical service if you choose the 480V option.

2.1.4.3. Refer to section 4.5 for electrical connections between the Apeks system and the

diaphragm compressor.

2.1.4.4. Note different size chillers are dependent of diaphragm pump size.

WARNING

Do not modify the power connections.

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