ANKOM XT15 Series - Manual (Page 19)

Operator’s Manual
Rev F 12/08/14
pg. 19
8. Determine the amount of fat that was extracted.
8.1 When the Pressure Gauge reads zero, remove the Extraction Vessel by pushing down on the Safety
Valve Handle to release the locking pin and then rotating the Main Handle to the open position.
8.2 Use the Extraction Vessel Handle to remove the Extraction Vessel.
Warning: The Extraction Vessel interior and top will be HOT when the
extraction process is complete.
8.3 Remove the Teflon Insert from the Extraction Vessel.
8.4 Remove the Bag Holder from the Teflon Insert.
8.5 Remove the filter bags from the Bag Holder.
8.6 Dry the samples for 15 – 30 minutes in the oven at 102 ± 2°C or in the
ANKOM
RD
Dryer set at the factory setting of 110°C.
8.7 Remove the samples from the oven or dryer and place them in a Desiccant
Pouch.
8.8 Allow the samples to cool to room temperature. This should take about 10 –
15 minutes.
8.9 Re-weigh each filter bag (W3) immediately after removing from the Desiccant Pouch.
9. Clean the fat from the bottom of the vessel using paper towel.
If too much fat accumulates in the bottom of the Extraction Vessel, an
overtemp fault will occur.