TRIMINATOR TRP Stack Rosin Press
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your selection of the Triminator TRP Stack Rosin Press! We want to help you get the best results from your new rosin press and operate it safely. This manual contains information on how to do that; please read it carefully before you set up and use your rosin press. We suggest you read the LIMITED WARRANTY to understand coverage and your responsibilities of ownership fully. Keep this user guide handy, so you can refer to it at any time. This user guide is considered a permanent part of the rosin press and should remain with the rosin press if resold. The information and specifications included in this publication are those that were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Eteros Technologies, (Eteros) reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission.
DISCLAIMER
Eteros Technologies recognizes that the TRP Stack Rosin Press is purpose-built for processing cannabis by licensed producers. Please check all municipal, provincial/state, and federal laws and regulations before using the TRP Stack Rosin Press. Eteros Technologies does not promote or condone the use of processing equipment in any way that may be deemed illegal. Eteros Technologies recognizes that our equipment can be used for processing herbs, hops, flowers, and many other products. It is not the responsibility of Eteros Technologies to confirm alternative applications for our equipment.
WARNING LABELS
Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided important safety messages in this manual and on the Triminator TRP Stack. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Please read these messages carefully. Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining a rosin press. You must use your own good judgment. You will find important safety information in a variety of forms:
- Safety Labels – located on the rosin press.
- Instructions – how to use this rosin press correctly and safely.
- Safety Messages – preceded by a safety alert; a symbol and one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
DANGER:
- Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in serious injury and/or death. This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations; typically for machine components that, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.
WARNING:
- Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in serious injury and/or death. It includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
CAUTION:
- Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
Damage Prevention Messages – You will also see other important messages that are preceded by the word NOTICE. This word means:
NOTICE Your rosin press or other property can be damaged if you don’t follow instructions.
SERVICE AND REPAIRS
Repairs may only be carried out by Eteros Technologies or a designated authorized agent (service technician).
Should the need arise, please notify us:
- Eteros Technologies
- 6175 South Sandhill Road, Unit 600,
- Las Vegas, NV 89120
- www.eteros.com
- www.thetriminator.com
- service@thetriminator.com
- (530) 265 4277
- Improper interfacing, improper repair, or an unauthorized modification could result in void warranty claims.
TRP STACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Terminator rosin presses are designed to extract essential elements from plants containing resin glands utilizing heat and pressure and from a variety of herbal materials. Other uses could result in injury to the operator or damage to the rosin press and or other property. Injuries and property damage arising from the use of the Terminator rosin press can be prevented by following all instructions in this manual and on the rosin press. The most common hazards are discussed below, along with the best way to protect yourself and others. Your safety is your responsibility.
OPERATE ON FLAT SURFACE
To avoid overturning, only operate the rosin press on flat, hard, durable surfaces. Preferably at table height or higher for best access and operator visibility. The press is heavy and must be positioned on a flat surface to prevent any accidental upset or tip-over.
AVOID CONTACT WITH HEAT PLATENS
Heat platens can operate at temperatures up to 225°F (107°C). Prolonged contact can cause serious burns. Note red indicator light on power button indicating power ON and platens hot.
TURN ELECTRIC POWER OFF AND UNPLUG WHEN NOT OPERATING THE ROSIN PRESS
If you need to leave the rosin press for any reason, always turn the electric power off.
MANUAL HYDRAULIC PUMP
Do not place fingers or other body parts in the area between heat platens when hand pumping the hydraulic pump. Pinching or crushing injuries could result.
AIR OR ELECTRIC HYDRAULIC POWER OPTIONS
Do not place fingers or other body parts in area between heat platens. Keep BOTH hands on power unit controls at all times when hydraulically closing press platens.
All rosin press loading and closing functions are to be activated by a single-person operator ONLY.
OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY
Know how to stop and reverse press action immediately in case of emergency. Understand the use of all rosin press controls. Never permit anyone to operate the rosin press without proper instruction. Do not let children operate the rosin press.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
KNOW THE SAFETY INFORMATION
Read and become familiar with the entire User Guide. Learn the equipment applications, limitations, and possible hazards.
KEEP GUARDS AND SHIELDS IN PLACE
Keep all guarding in place and in working order to protect both the device and the operator.
WORK IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT
Do not use equipment in a dangerous environment or damp/wet locations. Never expose the control panel directly to rain or water. Keep the work area well-illuminated.
WORK AWAY FROM FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR GASES
Do not use the device in the presence of flammable liquids or gases.
KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN
Cluttered areas and workspaces invite accidents.
TRAINED OPERATORS ONLY
Keep children and bystanders away from the device. visitors should be kept at a safe distance from the work area.
DON’T FORCE THE EQUIPMENT
It will operate optimally and safely at the rate for which it was designed.
USE THE RIGHT TOOL
Don’t force the device to do a job for which it was not designed.
WEAR PROPER APPAREL
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry that may get caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is recommended. Wear a protective hair covering to contain long hair.
ALWAYS OPERATE DEVICE IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA
Dust generated from certain materials can be a health hazard. Use a dust collection system whenever possible.
WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK
This device may produce dust or operate near other dust-producing machines. If dust extraction is not considered, a dust mask must be worn.
POWER DOWN AND DISCONNECT
Power down and disconnect equipment before servicing and when changing any accessories, consumables, or other components.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS BEFORE OPERATION
The equipment should be inspected prior to use to ensure proper operation in performing its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. Any damaged part including guards should be properly repaired or replaced.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION
Safety goggles can protect your eyes from fast-moving debris.
ALWAYS WEAR EAR PROTECTION
Wear ear muffs or earplugs when operating loud machinery.
COMPONENTS
GET TO KNOW YOUR TRP STACK ROSIN PRESS
GETTING STARTED
BEFORE OPERATION
Read and understand this manual. Know what the controls do and how to operate them. Familiarize yourself with the rosin press and its operation before you begin using it. Know how to quickly shut off the machine in case of an emergency.
SAFETY CHECK
For your safety, and to maximize the service life of your equipment, it is very important to take a few moments each time before you operate the press to check its condition. Be sure to take care of any problem you find before you operate the rosin press. Improperly maintaining this rosin press, or failing to correct a problem before operation, could cause a malfunction which could cause you to be seriously injured. Always perform a pre-operation inspection before each operation, and correct any problem. Before beginning your pre-operation check, be sure the rosin press is on a level surface, the power switch is in the OFF position, and the power cord is unplugged.
CHECK THE GENERAL CONDITION OF THE ROSIN PRESS
- Check each control for proper operation.
- Check parts for wear. Replace if necessary.
- Check that all nuts, bolts, and clamps are tightened appropriately.
CONNECT POWER CORD
- Connect the rosin press power cord to a 20A 120V AC circuit. Optional air or electric power units may be plugged into the same outlet. Do not connect and disconnect the power cord with wet hands. Do not operate in the rain.
NOTICE The Rosin Press machine alone draws approximately 10 amps. With optional electric power unit, total current draw will be approximately 20 amps.
ATTACH HYDRAULIC PUMP UNIT
- Connect hose from manual, air, or electric hydraulic pump to Rosin Press cylinder. Engage hose fitting by pushing into mating cylinder and turning locking ring to secure.
NOTICE Ensure hose tip is fully seated with no threads showing. If it is not fully seated, fluid will not flow to and from the pump, and platens will not move up and down properly.
STARTING THE ROSIN PRESS
Flip the power switch to the ON position. Heat platens will take up to 15 minutes to heat and stabilize at desired temperature.
STOPPING THE ROSIN PRESS
Flip the power switch to the OFF position.
DISCONNECT POWER CORDS
Unplug Rosin Press cord from power outlet. Unplug optional air or electric hydraulic power unit from AC outlet.
COOL DOWN
Allow sufficient time in power off mode for Rosin Press to cool before attempting to move machine.
NOTICE Be sure to hold the plug when disconnecting the power cord from the electrical outlet. Do not disconnect by pulling on the power cord.
PID SETTINGS
Your press has a PID controller on it, it has a temperature sensor and two heating cartridges per platen. These elements communicate with each other in a permanent closed loop controlled by a microcomputer. Your PIDs come preset with Standard Operational Parameters however some users may want to adjust or fine-tune the PIDs further.
PID INTERFACE
CONTROLS
PID STANDARD OPERATIONAL PARAMETERS
The following settings have been optimized by Triminator engineers to provide the best platen performance. Refer to the PID Manufacturing Settings graph. Follow these settings exactly
NOTICE Make sure your Temp Unit is set to Fahrenheit. Setting Fahrenheit temps in Celsius can result in melting components of the machine.
OPERATION
Program optimal press platen temperature into temperature control (PID) units. Typically press operation will be between 195° to 220°F.
SET TEMPERATURE
- Press and hold UP ARROW button for 3 seconds.
- Press UP or DOWN ARROW until desired temp is shown.
- Press SET button.
PRESSING ROSIN
- With the power on, wait at least 15 minutes after Rosin Press starts for press platens to reach the desired and stable temperature. Note that some slight fluctuation is normal.
- Insert pre-filled filter bag packet(s) and PTFE catchment paper between press platens. To optimize press performance, position bags close to center of the press plate surface. Multiple small bags may be used.
- Close press platens by activating hydraulic pump, either by hand unit or with power pump options. The pressure gauge on pump will read approximately 500 psi. Wait until liquid can be seen forming along packet edges, then slowly increase pump pressure to 7000 psi. Combination of heat and intense pressure will push out all liquid rosin material from filter bag packets.
- Maximum recommended pressure as viewed on pump gauge is 7000 psi. Approximately 20 Tons at press platens.
- When all rosin has been extracted, release pump pressure. Platens will return to open position. Remove spent filter bag packet and catchment paper, reload with fresh material, and repeat the press operation.
- When filter bag packet and catchment paper have cooled sufficiently, dried rosin material may be removed.
TROUBLESHOOTING THE PID
If you find a platen or platens are not functioning properly, you may wish to reset the PID. Some of the most common issues people may have are below.
| PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | SOLUTION |
| PRESS DOESN’T REACH THE PRESET TEMPERATURE | PID parameters set up incorrectly. | Verify Standard Operational Parameters are set to the suggested values. If your settings don’t match the suggested values, follow steps to Reset Parameters. |
| TEMPERATURE GUN SHOWS A DIFFERENT TEMPERATURE | Reading temperatures in reflective surfaces or at an angle. | Use a contact thermometer with a lubricant between the tip of the reader and the specific surface area for which you want to read the temperature.
For temperature gun use; paint a black spot on the surface of the platen with a permanent marker. Take the reading as close as possible to that spot, perpendicular to the surface. |
RESETTING PID PARAMETERS
UNLOCK GENERAL SETTINGS PID MENU
- Press and hold SET button and UP arrow for 3 seconds.
- Press SET button to advance through settings until you get to the screen Loc.
- Press UP to increase number or DOWN arrow to decrease number until you get to the number 0, then press SET button again until you get to the main screen or allow the screen to timeout to return to the main screen.
Now the PID is unlocked and the parameters can be reset.
UNLOCK ADVANCED SETTINGS PID MENU
- Press and hold SET button for 3 seconds.
- Press SET button to advance through settings until you get to the screen Loc.
- Press UP to increase number or DOWN arrow to decrease number until you get to the number 0, then press SET button again until you get to the main screen or allow the screen to timeout to return to the main screen.
NOTE: Unlocking either General or Advanced settings will unlock the other.
RESET THE GENERAL SETTINGS PID PARAMETERS TO DEFAULT
VALUES
The following settings have been optimized by Triminator engineers to provide the best platen performance. Refer to the PID Manufacturing Settings graph. Follow these settings exactly.1. Press and hold SET button and UP arrow for 3 seconds.
- Push SET button to advance through settings
- Push UP to increase number or DOWN arrow to decrease number until you get to the desired value. Enter the setting based on the numbers provided in the PID Manufacturing Settings graph.
- Push SET button again and continue setting all the values.
For P, I, and D, the settings are dependent on top or bottom platen. Use chart numbers shown in the PID Standard Operational Parameters graphic to set the platens. Once all values have been set, push SET button again until you get to the main screen or allow the screen to timeout to return to the main screen. Once you have your PID parameters set. Lock your PID Menu to prevent any changes.
RELOCK GENERAL SETTINGS PID MENU 1
- Push SET button and UP arrow and hold for 3 seconds.
- Push SET button to advance through settings until you get to the screen Loc.
- Push UP to increase number or DOWN arrow to decrease number until you get to the number 1, then push SET button again until you get to the main screen or allow the screen to timeout to return to the main screen.
RELOCK GENERAL SETTINGS PID MENU 2
- Push SET button and UP arrow and hold for 3 seconds.
- Push SET button to advance through settings until you get to the screen Loc.
- Push UP to increase number or DOWN arrow to decrease number until you get to the number 0, then push SET button again until you get to the main screen or allow the screen to timeout to return to the main screen.
Now the parameters are locked which will prevent any accidental changes.
SETTING MAXIMUM PLATEN TEMPERATURE
If you prefer to set a maximum platen temperature, you’ll need to unlock the General Settings PID Menu 1 and 2 before following the steps below.
- Push SET button and UP arrow and hold for 3 seconds.
- Push SET button to advance through settings until you get to the screen d1H.
- Push UP to increase number or DOWN arrow to decrease number until you get to the maximum temperature, then push the SET button again until you get to the main screen or allow the screen to timeout to return to the main screen.
WARRANTY
Thank you for your purchase of the TRP Stack Rosin Press. The Terminator TRP Stack Rosin Press is covered by our manufacturer’s warranty as follows:
- Warranty coverage for one (1) year or 1,000 operating hours, whichever occurs first, on motors, electrical components, and the remainder of machine components.
The warranty period begins on the date the equipment is received by the customer. Any damage that occurs during shipping will be the responsibility of the Terminator. The above terms are valid if the Triminator equipment is used and maintained as directed. If the equipment is modified in any way, all terms of this warranty are void. This warranty does not apply to cosmetic damage, such as scratches or general wear and tear. Should you experience a technical problem with your equipment, please contact Eteros Technologies at the email or phone number outlined in the Service and Repairs section.
Documents / Resources
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TRIMINATOR TRP Stack Rosin Press [pdf] User Guide TRP Stack Rosin Press, TRP, Stack Rosin Press, Rosin Press, Press |
