Operating Instructions MAIN OFFICE & PRODUCTION FACILITY:
1185 PINERIDGE ROAD
Ethylene Generator NORFOLK, VA 23502 USA
800-446-8100 • 757-855-0191
Model: Auto-Ripe® (2021 model) e-mail:
[email protected]OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ! WARNING !
1. Place generator inside ripening/degreening room, minimum THIS GENERATOR CREATES ETHYLENE (C2H4).
of 0.3 meters (1 foot) away from and not directly above
ETHYLENE IS EXPLOSIVE AT 27,000 PPM.
mains electrical outlet, in a convenient and protected area
free from traffic of pallet jacks and lifts. Mount on wall or • DO NOT USE AUTO-RIPE® GENERATORS IN ENCLOSURES
order optional floor stand. OF LESS THAN 57 M3 (2000 FT3 ) WITHOUT WRITTEN
APPROVAL FROM CATALYTIC GENERATORS, LLC.
2. Depending on reservoir size (standard is 4.0 liters; 1.0 and • ONLY USE THE NUMBER OF GENERATORS REQUIRED TO
2.5L also available), with power OFF and generator MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE ETHYLENE LEVEL. MONITOR
disconnected from electrical outlet, open reservoir cover, ETHYLENE LEVEL AND ADJUST GENERATOR QUANTITY
pour in Ethy-Gen® II Ripening Concentrate, and close cover. AND SETTINGS ACCORDINGLY.
3. Plug generator into a properly grounded mains electrical • DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR. REPAIRS SHOULD ONLY
outlet of correct voltage. BE MADE BY AUTHORIZED, TRAINED PERSONNEL. IF
THERE IS ANY INDICATION OF A MALFUNCTION,
4. Select a conversion setting of Ethy-Gen® II to ethylene by
DISCONNECT POWER AND CONTACT CATALYTIC
using the chart below and rotate switch located on front
GENERATORS, LLC. OR LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR.
panel (NOTE: these settings are for 100-200 ppm ethylene; if
• DO NOT INVERT BOTTLE WITH ETHY-GEN® II ON TOP OF
you require different ppm levels, contact us. See other
RESERVOIR. THIS CHANGES THE ETHYLENE PRODUCTION
important notes below about ethylene levels):
RATE AND THE UNSTABLE POSITION COULD RESULT IN
APPROXIMATE ROOM CONVERSION NO. OF LITERS USED IN 24 BOTTLE BEING TIPPED OVER, CAUSING A FIRE HAZARD.
SIZE IN M3 (FT3 ) SETTING* HOURS PER SETTING • DO NOT USE OTHER ETHYLENE PRODUCING DEVICES
57-70 (2000-2500) 1 0.50 LITRE WITH THIS GENERATOR.
70-140 (2500-5000) 2 0.67 LITRE ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
140-212 (5000-7500) 3 1 LITRE See generator side panel to confirm voltage
230 VAC / 0.66 AMP / 160 W / 50-60 Hz
212-300+ (7500-10600+) 4 2 LITRES
120 VAC / 1.33 AMP / 160 W / 50-60 Hz
5. Turn generator ON when ready to use.
ETHY-GEN® II IS A FLAMMABLE LIQUID
6. Follow proven ripening/degreening/storage procedures,
KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT AND OPEN FLAME
with generator on and Ethy-Gen® II in reservoir.
7. Auto-Ripe (2021 model) is equipped with a level sensor; IMPORTANT: ONLY USE ETHY-GEN® II IN THIS
two LED lights turn on when the Ethy-Gen® II reservoir CATALYTIC GENERATOR
reaches 250 mL (0.26 qt.) or less.
ETHY-GEN® II Concentrate is specially formulated to quickly
8. Turn generator OFF when ethylene application is complete. and efficiently produce ethylene (C2H4) when reacted to the
IMPORTANT NOTES CONCERNING ETHYLENE LEVELS: properly heated catalyst contained in our generators. The
• *ROOM TIGHTNESS WILL AFFECT HOW MUCH OF THE emissions from ETHY-GEN® II, when converted by our
ETHYLENE PRODUCED WILL REMAIN IN ROOM AND THE generator, have been thoroughly tested by third party
RESULTING ETHYLENE PART PER MILLION (PPM) LEVEL. laboratories for government registrations and no harmful
THEREFORE THE SETTING USED MAY PRODUCE DIFFERENT byproducts are created. Any liquid other than ETHY-GEN® II
PPM LEVELS IN ROOMS OF SIMILAR SIZE.
passing over this catalyst bed may drastically shorten the
• BEST PRACTICE IS TO RUN GENERATOR FOR 6 HOURS
generator’s life due to the production of abnormal
(PREFERABLY OVERNIGHT) AND MEASURE ETHYLENE
LEVEL. THEN ADJUST GENERATOR SETTING AND/OR condensation and undesired substances, which will clog the
NUMBER OF GENERATORS ACCORDINGLY. generator. It may produce a residue in the catalyst bed
• FOR ROOMS LARGER THAN 300 M3 (10,600 FT3), ONE which will cause the generator to have inefficient conversion
GENERATOR MAY CREATE SUFFICIENT ETHYLENE. to ethylene and perhaps render the unit inoperable. Also the
HOWEVER, IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO ADD ADDITIONAL use of liquids other than ETHY-GEN® II may convert into
GENERATORS TO ACHIEVE PROPER ETHYLENE LEVEL.
dangerous and unhealthy byproducts.
ROOM TIGHTNESS WILL DICTATE RESULTS.
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. ETHY-GEN® II has been tested and will not convert into dangerous and
unhealthy byproducts.
• 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 us 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, create dangerous/unhealthy byproducts and 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.
GENERATOR RETURN WARRANTY
If a generator does not appear to be functioning Catalytic Generators, LLC (CGL) warrants that this generator shall be free
from defects in material and manufacture, and conform to our
properly, please check the following:
specifications as stipulated in product literature. If it fails to conform to
• Is electricity is correctly supplied to the generator? 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
• Has the generator circuit breaker tripped? Reset if exclusive remedy, shall be, at the Buyer’s option, either to repair or replace
necessary. the generator within a reasonable time after written notification thereof
and return of the defective generator.
• Check the Operation Status Light as described EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY STATED HEREIN, THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES,
above. EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO ANY PARTS OR PRODUCTS
MANUFACTURED BY CGL. CGL EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES AND DISCLAIMS ANY
After checking these, if the unit still appears to be IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND ANY WARRANTIES OF
malfunctioning, contact us. If you are outside of North FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, APPLICATION OR USE, AND BUYER
AGREES THAT THE GOODS ARE SOLD "AS IS."
America, contact your nearest distributor.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL CGL BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL
When returning a generator for shipment, remove any OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER SUCH DAMAGES ARE SOUGHT
Ethy-Gen® II from the reservoir, carefully pack and IN CONTRACT, IN TORT (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO NEGLIGENCE
AND STRICT LIABILITY) OR OTHERWISE, AND CGL’S LIABILITY SHALL IN NO
protect generator in a suitable box, and ship via a EVENT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PARTS OR PRODUCTS ON
traceable and insured method. WHICH SUCH LIABILITY IS BASED. BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY
FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY OF BUYER OR
Note on leased generators in North America: if you OTHERS ARISING OUT OF USE OR POSSESSION OF ANY PART OR PRODUCT
need a replacement generator, you need to call us to SOLD HEREUNDER.
initiate the return & replacement process!
Ripening Guides: we have recommendations for the ripening of many
fruits on our web site at www.catalyticgenerators.com/ripening-tips.html
Ripening Room / Postharvest Supplies: our sister company, QA Supplies,
has hundreds of instruments used to inspect, ripen and monitor fruit.
www.catalyticgenerators.com Visit www.QASupplies.com.
