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It uses a Planetary Gear System to provide the needed speed for efficient grinding.
We recommend a handle turn speed of about 120 turns per minute.
As you turn the handle, you are turning the Planetary Gear - NOT the burr.
Unlike direct drive systems found in most hand grinders where 1 handle turn equals 1 burr turn
If the grinding action stops DO NOT PUSH HARDER ON THE HANDLE.
Just reverse direction of the handle to reposition the beans, and start again, spinning up to your target RPM.
The burrs are bi-directional, and reversing does not affect the burrs or the grind consistency.
Adjustment Lever
Hopper Cover
Back Cover
IMPORTANT
Read Before Grinding:
The OE Apex is unlike other hand coffee grinders.
One turn of the handle turns the burr 4 times.
Burr speed is essential to provide the power to grind the beans.
BRUTE FORCE does not work with the OE Apex Grinder.
Handle
Bean
Hopper/
Planetary
Body Cover
Gear Box
Grounds Chute
Inner Frame
Catch Glass
Silicone
Base Cover
Knob
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Summary of Contents for Orphan espresso Apex
- Page 1 As you turn the handle, you are turning the Planetary Gear - NOT the burr. Unlike direct drive systems found in most hand grinders where 1 handle turn equals 1 burr turn BRUTE FORCE does not work with the OE Apex Grinder. If the grinding action stops DO NOT PUSH HARDER ON THE HANDLE.
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Page 2: Setting The Grind Size
From experience with manual coffee grinding, we have found that the ‘holding hand’ does much more work than the ‘turning hand’. The OE Apex is no different than any other hand grinder in this regard - holding the grinder in place is the larger challenge. Depending on the beans you use (roast level, age, fineness level of the grinding) and your worktop, various approaches can be used: 1. - Page 3 OE Apex Mechanicals Parts first! The construction of the OE Apex is such that all of the mechanical components are contained in one main part of the grinder - the Chassis. The Chassis is a die cast aluminum frame with roller bearings on each end.
- Page 4 Grounds Chute Please NOTE: We are presenting a lot of information about the mechanics, and internals of the OE Apex - this is for your information, and NOT an open invitation to disassemble the grinder beyond the Deep Cleaning Instructions. If you pull the axle in order to hold the burr set in your hand you have entered into an area that is purely recreational.
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Page 5: Cleaning And Maintenance
The operative speed for the OE Apex is achieved by the use of a Planetary Gear system mounted on the handle side of the grinder. Sun Gear Mounted on Axle End Aluminum Gear Box Outer Housing Planetary Gears & Ring Gear... - Page 6 3. Remove the 3 screws which hold the PGB Housing to the body. (Note - these are longer than the Ring Gear Anchor screw. Lift away the Housing and set aside. 4. Remove the Adjustment Lever Pin (unscrew CCW) and remove the small screw on the top of the plastic Body Cover - 2.5mm Hex.
- Page 7 8. You now have complete access to the Grind Chamber. Lift off the Grind Chamber Cover, brush, clean, etc. 9. Assembly is the reverse - Remember to replace the Grind Chamber Cover. Finger tighten the 3 screws of the Inner Frame, fully tighten the Outer Back Cover screw, then finish tightening the inner 3 screws.
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Page 8: Maintenance
To reassemble proceed with Deep Cleaning Steps 9 - 10 . Maintenance The OE Apex requires very little maintenance: -- Outer body parts can be wiped with a clean, soft cloth -- Silicone Base Cover can be washed in mild soap & water -- Reuseable Silicone Base Gel Pads can be washed in mild soap &...
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