Operating Instructions
Ethylene Generator
Model: Easy-Ripe
®
, Sure-Ripe
®
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place generator inside ripening / degreening room, not directly above or below electrical outlet, in a convenient and protected area free from traffic of pallet jacks and lifts.
2. With power OFF and generator disconnected from electrical outlet, open reservoir cover, pour in up to 2 quarts of Ethy-
Gen® II Ripening Concentrate, and close cover (Do not overfill; reservoir capacity is 2.7 QT / 2.5 L).
Ethy-Gen® II is a Flammable Liquid!
3. Plug generator into a properly grounded electrical outlet of correct voltage.
4. Using the chart below, select a conversion setting and rotate switch located on front panel (NOTE: Sure-Ripe® has one conversion rate; uses one quart in 12 hours and this is not adjustable. See other important notes below concerning ethylene levels produced):
EASY-RIPE® CONVERSION RATE OF
ETHY-GEN® II TO ETHYLENE
SWITCH
SETTING
1
APPROXIMATE ROOM
SIZE IN FT
3
(M
3
)
1500-2500 (43-70)
APPROX. HOURS
REQUIRED TO
CONVERT ONE
QUART
48
2
3
2500-5000 (70-140)
5000-7500 (140-212)
36
24
4 7500-10000+ (212-280) 12
5. Turn generator ON when ready to use.
6. Follow proven ripening / degreening procedures, with generator on and ETHY-GEN® II in reservoir.
7. Turn generator "OFF" when ethylene application is complete.
MAIN OFFICE & PRODUCTION FACILITY:
1185 PINERIDGE ROAD
NORFOLK, VA 23502 USA
800-446-8100 • 757-855-0191 e-mail: [email protected]
!
WARNING
!
THIS GENERATOR CREATES ETHYLENE (C
2
H
4
).
ETHYLENE IS EXPLOSIVE AT 27,000 PPM.
DO NOT USE GENERATORS IN ENCLOSURES OF LESS
THAN 1,500 CUBIC FEET (43 M
3
) WITHOUT WRITTEN
APPROVAL FROM CATALYTIC GENERATORS, LLC.
ONLY USE THE NUMBER OF GENERATORS REQUIRED TO
MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE ETHYLENE LEVEL. MONITOR
ETHYLENE LEVEL AND ADJUST GENERATOR QUANTITY
AND SETTINGS ACCORDINGLY.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR. REPAIRS SHOULD ONLY
BE MADE BY AUTHORIZED, TRAINED PERSONNEL. IF
THERE IS ANY INDICATION OF A MALFUNCTION,
DISCONNECT POWER AND CONTACT CATALYTIC
GENERATORS, LLC.
DO NOT INVERT BOTTLE WITH LIQUID ON TOP OF
RESERVOIR. THIS CHANGES THE ETHYLENE PRODUCTION
RATE AND THE UNSTABLE POSITION COULD RESULT IN
BOTTLE BEING TIPPED OVER, CAUSING A FIRE HAZARD.
DO NOT USE OTHER ETHYLENE PRODUCING DEVICES
WITH THIS GENERATOR.
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
See generator side panel for voltage
120 VAC / 1.33 AMP / 160 W / 60 Hz
230 VAC / 0.66 AMP / 160 W / 50-60 Hz
ETHY-GEN
®
II IS A FLAMMABLE LIQUID
KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT AND OPEN FLAME
IMPORTANT NOTES CONCERNING ETHYLENE LEVELS:
ROOM TIGHTNESS WILL AFFECT HOW MUCH OF THE
ETHYLENE PRODUCED WILL REMAIN IN ROOM AND THE
RESULTING ETHYLENE PART PER MILLION (PPM) LEVEL.
FOR ROOMS LARGER THAN 10000 FT
3
(280 M
3
), ONE
GENERATOR MAY CREATE SUFFICIENT ETHYLENE, OR IT
MAY BE NECESSARY TO ADD ADDITIONAL GENERATORS TO
ACHIEVE PROPER ETHYLENE LEVEL. BEST PRACTICE IS TO
RUN GENERATOR FOR 3+ HOURS AND MEASURE ETHYLENE
LEVEL. THEN ADJUST GENERATOR SETTING AND/OR
NUMBER OF GENERATORS ACCORDINGLY.
IMPORTANT
ETHY-GEN
®
II Concentrate is specially formulated to quickly and efficiently produce ethylene (C
2
H
4
) when reacted to the properly heated catalyst contained in our generators. Any liquid other than ETHY-GEN
®
II passing over this catalyst bed may drastically shorten the generator’s life due to the production of abnormal condensation and undesired substances, which will clog the generator. It may produce a residue in the catalyst bed which will cause the generator to have inefficient conversion to ethylene and perhaps render the unit inoperable. Also the use of liquids other than ETHY-
GEN
®
II may convert into dangerous and unhealthy byproducts.
ONLY USE ETHY-GEN
®
II IN THIS CATALYTIC GENERATOR
IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT ETHY-GEN® II CONCENTRATE
Ethy-Gen® II Concentrate holds the required registration as a Plant Protection Product with the US EPA, UK CRD and other governing bodies that regulate the use of ethylene and ethylene generating liquids for ripening and degreening. Use of unregistered products is unlawful in many countries.
The use of any liquid other than ETHY-GEN
®
II Concentrate in a generator from Catalytic Generators, LLC is a violation of our lease unless prior written notice is given by Catalytic Generators, LLC and the appropriate US or UK Government Regulatory
Agencies.
Using inferior or illegal liquids in this generator for fruit ripening will produce residues in the catalyst. These residues will eventually clog the catalyst chamber, decrease ethylene production and will void the generator warranty.
OPERATION STATUS LIGHT
The circuitry of the generator constantly monitors the internal catalytic conversion process and will indicate if there is a malfunction via the “Operation Status” Light.
This light will flash GREEN when the generator is first powered on; it will also flash GREEN if the internal catalyst bed temperature falls below the permissible operating temperature range.
A RED or Flashing RED light indicates that there is an internal problem and the generator must be reset. Follow the reset procedure as listed on the generator. If the Operation Status Light fails to return to Solid Green, the unit needs to be returned for service.
OPERATION STATUS
GREEN or Flashing GREEN:
NORMAL
RED or Flashing RED:
WILL NOT OPERATE
Generator must be returned to
Catalytic Generators, LLC for service.
GENERATOR RETURN
If a generator does not appear to be functioning properly, please follow these instructions:
Check to be sure that electricity is correctly supplied to the generator.
Check the generator circuit breaker and reset if necessary.
Check the Operation Status Light as described above.
After checking these, if the unit still appears to be malfunctioning, contact us. If you are outside of North
America, contact your nearest distributor.
When returning a generator for shipment, carefully pack and protect generator in a suitable box, and ship via a traceable and insured method.
Note on leased generators in North America: if you need a replacement generator, you must call us to initiate the return & replacement process!
WARRANTY
Catalytic Generators, LLC (CGL) warrants that this generator shall be free from defects in material and manufacture, and conform to our specifications as stipulated in product literature. If it fails to conform to such specifications or any defect in material or manufacture appears within one year from the date of shipment, CGL’s entire liability, and the Buyer’s exclusive remedy, shall be, at the Buyer’s option, either to repair or replace the generator within a reasonable time after written notification thereof and return of the defective generator.
EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY STATED HEREIN, THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO ANY PARTS OR PRODUCTS
MANUFACTURED BY CGL. CGL EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES AND DISCLAIMS ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND ANY WARRANTIES OF
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, APPLICATION OR USE, AND BUYER
AGREES THAT THE GOODS ARE SOLD "AS IS."
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL CGL BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER SUCH DAMAGES ARE SOUGHT
IN CONTRACT, IN TORT (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO NEGLIGENCE
AND STRICT LIABILITY) OR OTHERWISE, AND CGL’S LIABILITY SHALL IN NO
EVENT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PARTS OR PRODUCTS ON
WHICH SUCH LIABILITY IS BASED. BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY
FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY OF BUYER OR
OTHERS ARISING OUT OF USE OR POSSESSION OF ANY PART OR PRODUCT
SOLD HEREUNDER. www.catalyticgenerators.com
Ripening Guides: we have recommendations for the ripening of many fruits on our web site at www.catalyticgenerators.com/ripeningtips.html
Ripening Room / Postharvest Supplies: our sister company, QA Supplies, has hundreds of instruments used to inspect, ripen and monitor fruit.
Visit www.QASupplies.com.
