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READ USER MANUAL BEFORE USING, AND ALWAYS FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS.
PRINT OUT AND KEEP USER MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE FOR EASE OF REFERENCE.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety (Warnings & Cautions)........................1
Package Contents........................................2
Unpacking & Setup.....................................3
Features & Benefits......................................5
Using EtOH PRO
Extract Mode......................................8
Purge Mode......................................11
Altitude Tuning.........................................12
Care Instructions.......................................13
Technical Specifications...........................14
Warranty....................................................15
Contact Information.................................17
Resources....................................................18
Troubleshooting........................................19
SAFETY
OPERATIONAL CAUTIONS
CAUTION: For your safety and convenience always follow these safety guidelines.
• For your safety always allow any metal parts to completely cool before handling.
•Never leave EtOH PRO unattended during operation.
• Place EtOH PRO well away from heat sources, direct sunlight, or places where heat may become
concentrated.
• Inspect all parts and connections and confirm proper fitting.
• Do not operate EtOH Pro if any parts are damaged, flaking, show excessive wear, or appear unsafe in any way.
• Never operate the machine without the spit jar attached
• Never overflow the reclaim jar.
• Keep the base on the unit away from any water exposure at all times. Do not immerse or expose the base of the unit
into water or liquid of any kind.
• There is no automatic shut-off for the EtOH PRO, you must turn off power when not in operation.
• EtOH PRO will vibrate during operation. Objects will slide off and the unit could shift position Place on a flat, no-
slip surface where the unit can not slide.
ALCOHOL USE AND STORAGE
WARNING:
• Alcohol is extremely flammable and must be handled with great care.
• Alcohol must be kept well away from any kind of flame or ignition sources during preparation, EtOH PRO
operation, storage and at all times.
• Keep alcohol away from children and pets.
• Always store alcohol, including reclaimed and residual alcohol, in a safe place, away from children and pets, and in
a container appropriate for storage of such material.
SOLVENT: Only food grade ethanol
WARNING: Only food-grade ethanol may be used in the EtOH PRO. Do not use methanol (wood alcohol) or
any other solvents as they may be poisonous, lead to sickness or possibly death, or create fire and explosion hazards.
For safe operation it’s very important no other solvents other than food grade ethanol are present in the machine at
any time.
PLANT EXTRACT WARNING
WARNING: Some plant extracts are potentially dangerous due to the toxicity of concentrated chemical
components and may be harmful or even deadly if ingested or absorbed through skin or membranes.
Some botanical oils that would do no harm in a diluted form may do serious harm in higher concentrations. The
internal use of botanical oils can also pose hazards to pregnant women.
The flash point (temperature at which a compound gives off sufficient vapor to ignite) of each plant extract is
different. Many common oils, such as tea tree, lavender, and citrus oils are classified as flammable liquids.
Botanical oils valued for aroma-therapeutic qualities may cause skin irritation, allergic reactions and other health
problems. You must determine the hazards and handling requirements of the particular oils you extract.
ExtractCraft makes no claims, representations, or warranties about botanical oils, their uses, or their suitability for
extraction. This is simply a device for extracting botanical oils.
IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER TO ENSURE THAT THE BOTANICALS FROM
WHICH YOU DESIRE TO EXTRACT OILS/ CONCENTRATES ARE SUITABLE AND SAFE FOR
EXTRACTION.
USED MATERIAL DISPOSAL WARNING
WARNING: Care must be observed in disposal of any ethanol laden botanical material. If not properly disposed
of, the material can create a significant fire hazard.
SAFETY (cont'd)
PACKAGE CONTENTS
1 – EtOH PRO Base Unit 1 – Power Cord
1 – Kettle
1 – Reclaim Jar
1 – Reclaim Jar holster
1 – Kettle Lid Holster
1 – Spit Jar
When unpacking the EtOH PRO use caution to not exert undue pressure on the lids and
connections attaching them to the base unit.
1) Remove the four support pillars at each corner of the box.
2) Remove the rear lid holster laying on top, and set aside.
3) Carefully remove the spit jar, reclaim jar holster, reclaim jar, and power cord from the multi-partitioned
cardboard support, and set aside. Remove the multi-partitioned cardboard support.
4) Remove the square box containing the kettle, remove kettle from box and set aside.
5) The only thing remaining in the box should be the EtOH PRO base platform with the kettle and reclaim
jar lids attached by vacuum hoses. The base is heavy, and the attached parts are cumbersome to move
so the help of a second person is advised. IMPORTANT: Carefully lift the base out of the box while
supporting both lids so they don’t get pulled, dropped, or otherwise undergo stress to the hose
connections and ports. If the hose connections and ports are corrupted the unit will not function.
6) Confirm all parts are accounted for, if there is anything missing contact customer service as soon as
possible.
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
1) Connect the power cord to the back of the machine and plug into electrical socket.
2) Locate the power on/off switch on the back of the unit, set to “on” and confirm power
is being delivered by the illumination of the green Start/Stop button.
3) Connect the spit jar to the only unconnected tube coming from the back, bottom
corner of the unit. Use either port on the lid to connect and leave the second port open
and unattached.
4) Level the base using the adjustable feet. IMPORTANT: Make sure there is plenty of
clearance between the surface of the work space EtOH PRO is placed on and the
bottom of the unit. The air to cool and allow the unit to function properly depends on
air flow from the underside of the base.
5) Attach the reclaim holster to the left side (viewing from front), using the keyholes
cutouts on the holster to rest on the four pre-set protruding round head screws.
6) Attach the kettle lid holster to the back of the base, using the key holes cutouts on the
holster to rest on the four pre-set protruding round head screws.
7) Rest the empty reclaim jar in the holster.
8) Place the reclaim jar lid on the reclaim jar with hose inside jar.
9) Set altitude tuning (see page….?)
SETTING UP EtOH PRO
FEATURES & BENEFITS OF THE EtOH PRO
• Closed ethanol recovery appliance
• 4L capacity / 1 lb dry material
• 3 Hour processing time
• Altitude specific tuning
• Dial controlled temp, 96°F-105°F
• Reclaims up to 98% of alcohol for re-use
• Non-stick chamber
• Glass lid for easy viewing
• Post processing capabilities
• High quality design & materials
• Footprint (19”d x 22”w x 12”h)
• 1-year warranty
EXTRACT: Set temp target
between 96°F-105°F. EtOH PRO
automatically makes all
operational vacuum and
temperature adjustments for
optimal ethanol recovery
efficiency, taking a tincture to an
oil form.
PURGE: Set a temp target
between 80°F-120°F to use the
kettle as a hot plate without
vacuum. Add the optional
vacuum chamber lid and an
auxiliary pump to use a this
function like a vacuum oven for
post-processing.
CONTROL PANEL: The control panel is very easy to operate. A single dial controls it all.
KETTLE and HEAVY DUTY LID WITH VIEWING PORTAL
The kettle is easy to handle for easy loading of the
tincture as well as harvesting of the oil when the process
is complete. The kettle sets on a pair of stabilizing rails
with guides built into the base. The lid was designed for
rugged use and built to last. A very large viewing portal
makes continuous monitoring of the entire process easy
and convenient. This viewing feature allows the user to
accurately gauge exactly when it’s time to stop the
process to achieve the exact desired viscosity of the
crafted oil.
KETTLE CONNECTION AND PLUGS
The power connection was designed to secure effortlessly
and for easy disconnect when it’s time to collect your
beautifully crafted oil from the kettle.
LID HOLSTER
On the back of EtOH PRO there is a sturdy holster to
hold the lid when it’s not in action. This reduces the
overall operational footprint and makes handling the
bulky lid simple. The holster ships unattached, but is
easy to connect with the preset screws on the backside of
the unit and keyhole attachment points on the holster.
RECLAIM CONTAINMENT & HOLSTER
Handling reclaimed ethanol can be cumbersome, messy
and dangerous, so while our solution looks simple, it’s
amazingly convenient and useful. The custom lid is
designed to work with wide mouth Ball jars and use
should be limited to these jars. Using other glass jars can
result in dangerous structural failure. The holster should
always be used to protect the reclaim jar during use. You
will notice a bulbous shaped plastic valve at the end of the
long tube that goes into the reclaim jar, this is a backflow
device that prevents alcohol from being sucked from the
reclaim jar, back through the system, and back into the
kettle with the vacuum is broken by stopping the
machine. If this ever becomes disengaged, make sure it is
reinstalled and in working order before using.
SPIT JAR
It is important to attach the spit jar for collection
of any ethanol expelled by the pumps and spit out
of the vent tubing. It is designed for ease of use
and accessibility. The spit jar must be empty
every time the machine is started for operation
every time the machine is started.
POST PROCESSING WITH AUXILLARY PUMP AND LID
By using the Purge section of the control dial in
combination with and aux vacuum pump and lid (both
not included) you can post-process your extracts and
concentrate into any form you like. This is useful for
those trying to add stability to their end products or
getting to lowest possible level of residual ethanol.
The EtOH PRO can be used with an axillary (aux) pump assist (not included) by plugging the power cord
into the back of EtOH PRO and the vacuum line onto the empty spit jar port. The aux pump power switch
should be left in the ON position and EtOH PRO will turn the pump on and off as vacuum is required. Using
an aux pump will reduce pump down times and overall pump activity. The spit jar can eliminate much of the
liquid ethanol from entering the aux pump, but vapor may still contaminate the oil causing damage and
safety issues depending on the pump being used. If the chosen aux pump is not rated for solvent intake a cold
trap should be used. All manufacturer instructions and guidelines for pump safety must be followed to be
used along with EtOH PRO. It is also very important to remember if the vacuum pump is connected to
negative pressure end, you must use an in-line back-flow valve or check valve to avoid vacuum oil being
sucked out of the pump into the negative pressure lines, environments, and internal pumps.
RUNNING EtOH PRO WITH AN AUXILLARY PUMP ASSIST
USING EtOH PRO: EXTRACT MODE
Extract mode is used for processing an ethanol tincture, to separate the commingled oil
components and ethanol that together make up a tincture. When the process is complete, the oil
will remain in the kettle and the ethanol will be separated and collect in the reclaim jar.
Tip: It’s advisable to do a test run with only ethanol to get the feel of the machine and make sure
everything is operating correctly.
STEP 1: Load Kettle With Tincture
It's best to load the kettle when it's already plugged into the base. Moving the kettle, plugging it in, or unplugging
it with tincture already loaded will easily cause sloshing and spillage that will be messy and dangerous. If it's
necessary to adjust the kettle once loaded, place the lid on top before doing so. Once the kettle is loaded and
ready to go, place the lid on the kettle and prepare to start the process.
STEP 2: Starting Extract Mode
• Use the dial to choose a setting in the red zone labeled EXTRACT. The approximate temp range for the red arc
is 96°F-105°F. The higher temperature is more aggressive and faster while the lower is less active and slower.
-The high end of the range would be used for fast normal processing.
-The low setting is used for overly thick contents, for less aggressive activity in the kettle, and to avoid
bumping on hot starts.
• Confirm the plugs on the kettle are fully engaged. If they are not plugged all the way in and fully connected the
kettle will not generate heat for operation.
• Confirm the reclaim jar lid and kettle lid are securely in place.
• Confirm the spit jar is empty and attached.
• Push the green illuminated 'START/STOP' button one time to start processing.
IMPORTANT: HOT START CONSIDERATIONS
When restarting EtOH PRO while the unit and contents are still warm there is a good chance for
“bumping” to occur. This means that as the contents come under vacuum and have heat reintroduced
there will be a big burp of liquid that will splatter aggressively. To avoid this either wait for everything to
cool down completely or turn the control dial to the lowest setting and restart the machine. Boiling should
be reestablished in under 10-minutes, when this happens adjust the control dial to the performance level
you prefer.
STEP 3: Establishing Vacuum Seals
•Once EtOH PRO has been started the vacuum pumps will automatically begin providing vacuum pressure.
• The vacuum will establish in the reclaim jar first. Hold the vacuum lid in place, and once it is firmly held is
place with vacuum pressure place the outer ring on the lid and gently secure. Do not over tighten the ring.
• Next check to see if the kettle lid is firmly held in place by the vacuum. If the lid is not held down by the
vacuum place equal and gentle pressure on opposite sides of the plastic area of the lid for 10-30 seconds to
establish the vacuum seal.
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