When the extractor has been properly shut down, it’s time to disassemble it and reveal the cannabinoid alchemy you’ve performed, turning solid green plant matter into a concentrated liquid gold $)
| Step 7 – Extractor Disassembly – remove stainless steel hose (D) from extractor column valve (1) | ||||
| Component # | Component Name | Abbreviation | Open/On | Closed/Off |
| 1 | Extraction Column Valve | ECV | x | |
| 2 | Low Pressure Recovery Manifold | RM2 | x | |
| 3 | High Pressure Recovery Manifold | RM3 | x | |
| 4 | Purge Port | PP | x | |
| 5 | Recovery Cylinder | RC | x | |
| 6 | Vacuum Pump | VP | x | |
| 7 | Recovery Pump | RP | x | |
| Step 7.1 – Extractor Disassembly – open extractor column valve (1) to allow air to enter extractor | ||||
| Component # | Component Name | Abbreviation | Open/On | Closed/Off |
| 1 | Extraction Column Valve | ECV | x | |
| 2 | Low Pressure Recovery Manifold | RM2 | x | |
| 3 | High Pressure Recovery Manifold | RM3 | x | |
| 4 | Purge Port | PP | x | |
| 5 | Recovery Cylinder | RC | x | |
| 6 | Vacuum Pump | VP | x | |
| 7 | Recovery Pump | RP | x | |
| Step 7.2 – Extractor Disassembly – remove extraction column (11) | ||||
| Component # | Component Name | Abbreviation | Open/On | Closed/Off |
| 1 | Extraction Column Valve | ECV | x | |
| 2 | Low Pressure Recovery Manifold | RM2 | x | |
| 3 | High Pressure Recovery Manifold | RM3 | x | |
| 4 | Purge Port | PP | x | |
| 5 | Recovery Cylinder | RC | x | |
| 6 | Vacuum Pump | VP | x | |
| 7 | Recovery Pump | RP | x | |
| Step 7.3 – Extractor Disassembly – remove extractor base from extractor collection vessel (12) | ||||
| Component # | Component Name | Abbreviation | Open/On | Closed/Off |
| 1 | Extraction Column Valve | ECV | x | |
| 2 | Low Pressure Recovery Manifold | RM2 | x | |
| 3 | High Pressure Recovery Manifold | RM3 | x | |
| 4 | Purge Port | PP | x | |
| 5 | Recovery Cylinder | RC | x | |
| 6 | Vacuum Pump | VP | x | |
| 7 | Recovery Pump | RP | x | |
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