Helix
Helix Pro
User Manual R1.1
Table of Contents
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1. Introduction
1.1. Warranty
1.2. What’s Included
1.3. Technical Specifications
1.4. Disclaimers & Safety Precautions
1.5. Unboxing Your Press
2. Press Setup
2.1. Attaching Table Clamps
2.2. Drip Tray Setup
2.3. Electrical Power
3. Rosin Extraction Basics
3.1. Tips & Tricks
3.2. Starting Materials & Filter Types
3.3. Yields & Material Information
3.4. Filter Bag Preparation Part 1
3.5. Filter Bag Preparation Part 2
4. Pressware Controls
4.1. Home Screen
4.2. System Settings
4.3. Workflow Overview
4.4. Quick Press
4.5. Force Slider Bar
4.6. Last Run Data
4.7. Edit Recipe
4.7.1. Edit Recipe Cont.
4.8. Preset Recipes
4.9. Run Recipe
4.10. Recipes (List)
4.11. Software Updates
5. Press Operation
5.1. Loading the Press
5.2. Pressing & Pressure Control
6. Maintenance & Troubleshooting
6.1. Frequently Asked Questions
6.2. Common Issues
1. Introduction
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From all of us here at PurePressure, thank you for your purchase! Our rosin
presses are engineered to last for many years with proper care. The following user
manual covers virtually every topic, including how to use the press, technical
specifications, tips on getting the most out of your equipment, and much more.
Unless otherwise noted, the instructions contained in this manual apply to both the
Helix and Helix Pro rosin presses.
Contact
Sales Inquiries:
sales@gopurepressure.com
720-446-9565
General Questions:
info@gopurepressure.com
Technical Support:
support@gopurepressure.com
purepressure.com
@gopureressure
1.1 Warranty
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PurePressure's rosin presses are built to last for many years with proper care. We want you to be satisfied with your equipment so if
there are ever any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. PurePressure guarantees the following warranty coverage for both the Helix
and Helix Pro rosin presses:
● 2 year limited warranty against manufacturing defects for structural components (frame, truss and support legs) and frame
members.
● 1 year limited warranty against manufacturing defects for the entire press including electronic components.
Warranty Replacements: In event of an approved warranty replacement or service, PurePressure will supply the necessary part(s) and
special tools, if needed. Shipping costs may be covered by PurePressure at its discretion.
Replacement Parts: Replacement parts for various components are available at reasonable prices for press owners directly from
PurePressure.
Exclusions: Warranty coverage eligibility will be determined by PurePressure and at PurePressure's sole discretion. PurePressure's
warranty obligations do not include (i) reasonable wear and tear; (ii) damage or corrosion caused by outdoor elements or outdoor use; (iii) use
of unapproved parts or unproved alterations to components; (iv) defects or damage caused by misuse, improper electrical power supply, (v)
vandalism, negligence, misuse or Force Majeure Events; or (vi) items expected to be consumed or expended during the normal and routine
operation and maintenance. This warranty is eligible for the original purchaser only and is not transferable.
Disclaimer: Except as expressly set forth in this Limited Warranty and to the greatest extent allowed by law, PurePressure makes no other
representations, warranties or conditions, express or implied, including any implied representations, warranties or conditions of
merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and non-interference.
Warranty Procedures: If your press is covered under the warranty period, please contact us with detailed information regarding the issue you
are experiencing so that we can get you operational as soon as possible. If you are experiencing a problem and are outside of the warranty
period, we will do everything in our power to get you affordable replacement component(s) in a timely manner. Please send all warranty and
replacement part related inquiries to support@gopurepressure.com. All returned parts must be accompanied by an RMA number, which we
will supply.
1.2 What’s Included
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What’s Included With Your Press
(items may differ depending on kit or model)
● LED capacitive touch screen
● Magnet mounting removable handle
● Vertical orientation legs (qty 2)
● Rubber leveling feet (qty 4)
● Table clamps (qty 2)
● Removable stainless steel drip tray
● Parchment clips
● Power cable
● Food grade lead screw grease packets
(qty 4)
Helix Pro
5 Tons of Force
7” x 2.5” Plates
Helix
3 Tons of Force
4” x 2.5” Plates
1.3 Technical Specifications
Specification Helix Helix Pro
Weight 65 lb 70 lb
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Overall Dimensions
(Depth x Width x Height)
Power Requirement 120/240VAC
Fuses (2x) Type: Fast Acting 250V
Force Output 6,000 lbf; 47 lbf-ft
Structural Components 1018 Carbon + 11-44 Stress Proof Steel +
Heat Plates Sizes: 4” x 2.5”
Vertical: 14” x 15.5” x 21.5” Vertical: 14” x 15.5” x 21.5”
3A at startup / 2A continuous
Current: 10A
Dimensions: 5mm x 20mm
Lead Screw Pitch: 5 TPI
4130 Steel
Material: 6061 Aluminum
Maximum Temperature: 300 °F
120/240VAC
4A at startup / 2A continuous
Type: Fast Acting 250V
Current: 10A
Dimensions: 5mm x 20mm
10,000 lbf; 74-lbf-ft
Lead Screw Pitch: 6 TPI
1018 Carbon + 11-44 Stress Proof Steel
+ 4130 Steel
Sizes: 7” x 2.5”
Material: 6061 Aluminum
Maximum Temperature: 300 °F
Please review this
1.4 Disclaimers & Safety Precautions
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WARNING: IF THE HEAT PLATE ICON ON YOUR SCREEN IS RED THEN THE PLATES ARE HOT ENOUGH TO CAUSE BURNS.
WARNING: HEAT PLATES CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS. NEVER PLACE FOREIGN OBJECTS, FINGERS, HANDS OR OTHER
BODY PARTS ON OR BETWEEN THE HEAT PLATES.
WARNING: PINCH POINT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. NEVER PLACE FOREIGN OBJECTS, FINGERS, HANDS OR OTHER
BODY PARTS ON OR BETWEEN THE HEAT PLATES.
WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION AS WELL AS HEAT RESISTANT GLOVES FOR SAFE OPERATION.
WARNING: PUREPRESSURE, LLC IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR INJURY OR LOSS DUE TO IMPROPER USE OF EQUIPMENT.
DISCLAIMER: DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM OPERATING FORCE. EXCEEDING MAXIMUM FORCE BY OVER 25% MAY VOID
YOUR WARRANTY.
DISCLAIMER: DO NOT PRESS WITHOUT USING THE INCLUDED METAL DRIP TRAY. FAILURE TO USE THE DRIP TRAY MAY
RUIN YOUR ELECTRONICS IN THE EVENT OF MATERIAL OVERFLOW AND COULD VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
DISCLAIMER: CONNECTING TO ANY OTHER POWER SOURCE OTHER THAN WHAT YOUR PRESS IS RATED FOR ON ITS
SERIAL LABEL WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
WARNING: ONLY USE THE DESIGNATED AC POWER PLUG PROVIDED WITH YOUR PRESS. USING ALTERNATE VOLTAGES
OTHER THAN SPECIFED CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO YOUR UNIT.
WARNING: PARCHMENT CLIPS ARE NOT HANDLES. DO NOT USE TO LIFT THE PRESS.
WARNING: DO NOT PRESS ANYTHING OTHER THAN SOFT PLANT MATERIALS IN THE HELIX OR HELIX PRO PRESS.
PRESSING OTHER OBJECTS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
WARNING: WHEN USING ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL TO CLEAN THE HEAT PLATES THE POWER SHOULD BE DISCONNECTED,
AND THE HEAT PLATES SHOULD BE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES AND EYE PROTECTION.
information
carefully prior to
press operation!
1.5 Unboxing Your Press
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Steps to Safely Unbox Your Press
Note: The Helix and Helix Pro rosin presses weigh 65
and 70 lb respectively. Get a friend to help you if
necessary.
1. Remove the top accessory box if present.
2. Open the top flap of the cardboard box and
proceed to remove the packaging foam as
well as the top handle. (Figure 1A)
3. Slide off and remove the magnetized
removable handle from the top of the press.
4. Your press will come in a
moisture-protecting plastic bag. Firmly grip
the two side handle ports of your Helix or
Helix Pro, then carefully lift your press out of
the box. (Figure 2A)
Figure 1A
Figure 2A
5. Set it on the table you intend to operate on
and remove the plastic bag.
Note: We recommend setting your
2. Press Setup & Table Orientation
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press up on the corner of a table if
possible.
Setting up your Helix or Helix Pro rosin press is extremely simple. We recommend setting up
your press on a sturdy metal or wood table, either in the middle or on a corner as shown
below.
Corner Mount Middle Mount
2.1 Attaching Table Clamps
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When attaching your table clamps, ensure
they are firmly seated but not overly tight for
optimal hold.
1. First, ensure that your rubber leveling feet
are all correctly leveled on your table,
leaving at least ¼” of space between the
top of the rubber feet and the bottom of
the metal leg frame member.
2. Next, locate your table clamps (qty 2) and
slide them onto the front leveling feet with
the clamp on the bottom of the table.
(Figure 1A)
3. Then, hand-tighten both clamps onto the
table. (Figure 2A)
4. Your press is now secured to your table
and ready to begin pressing.
Figure 1A
Figure 3A
Figure 2A
Note: ensure your table clamp guide channel is set up
properly beneath the bottom of the press legs as
shown in Figures 1A and 2A; Figure 3A demonstrates
incorrect placement.
2.2 Drip Tray Set Up
Using your drip tray is extremely important in order to
help protect your electronics as well as ensure your rosin
flows out and away from the heat quickly on your
parchment paper.
1. Your drip tray will come installed your press during
shipping. At times, you may need to remove it for
cleaning. We recommend using high strength
isopropylene alcohol (99%) in order to do so.
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Figure 1A
2. To remove your drip tray, simply raise the upper heat
plate, lift up on the drip tray from the bottom and
carefully remove it from the press.
3. To reattach your drip tray, raise the upper heat plate
entirely.
4. Then, gently slide your drip tray in, making sure not to
scratch your plates. (Figure 1A)
5. Finally, seat the drip tray as shown here with the corner
tabs exposed. (Figure 2A)
Note: You may adjust the fitment of the drip tray by flexing the tabs. A slight pinch can keep the drip tray snuggly in place!
Figure 2A
2.3 Electrical Power
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Power Module
Your press kit will come with an appropriate power
cable for your location.
Power Draw
Helix: 3 amps while heat ramping, 2 amps continuous
draw.
Helix Pro: 4 amps while heat ramping, 2 amps
continuous draw.
Fuse Replacement
1. Ensure the power switch is in the OFF position
and remove the power cable. Wait for at least
60 seconds.
Using a small screwdriver, gently pry loose
and remove the fuse holder. (Figures 1A, 2A)
Carefully replace the fuses [Fast Acting 250V,
10A, 5mm x 20mm]. (Figure 3A)
Figure 1A
Figure 2A
Figure 3A
Note: Your product serial label will indicate if your press is rated for 120/240VAC or just 120VAC. The fuses on this machine
should not blow under normal operation. Should your fuses blow, it is likely that there is a problem with the supplied power.
3. Rosin Extraction Basics
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Rosin is created with heat, pressure, and filtration.
● The heat being applied to your material liquefies the
glandular trichome heads present in cannabis, then the
pressure forces the resulting cannabinoid-rich oil
through the filtration media.
● Technically speaking, rosin is a mechanical separation
process, as opposed to a true “extraction”. However,
the term extraction is used interchangeably with
solvent-based and solventless extraction.
● Rosin can be produced with a variety of different
textures or consistencies and has a potency level that
is on par with hydrocarbon-based extraction (60% 90% +). Rosin can also often be extremely terpene-rich
and aromatic if high quality material is being pressed.
● Different materials, strains, growing media, and other
factors contribute to the yield and quality of your rosin.
We encourage ample experimentation with your
material to dial in the perfect settings with your
PurePressure rosin press to get the best results
possible!
Consistencies & Textures
Lower temperatures tend to produce budders
and batters, where higher temperatures can
often produce a shatter or oil-like consistency.
Depending on your material, rosin can be made
into sugar, wax, shatter sauce, budder, and
more!
Live Rosin
Live rosin is made by washing fresh frozen
cannabis into bubble hash and then pressing it
into rosin. For optimal results, use a freeze
dryer to dry your hash in order to get the best
color and terpene profile.
3.1 Tips & Tricks
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Top Rosin Tips
1. For the best, lightest color possible, use
extremely freshly dried material.
2. Always make sure your material is properly
cured. Flowers should be between 55% 62% RH in the jar for optimal yields with
flower rosin.
3. Quality in = quality out. Use the best
material available for stellar results.
4. Typically higher temperatures will increase
yield and decrease terpene preservation.
Lower temperatures will ensure the highest
level of terpene preservation but tend to
decrease yields. Press accordingly!
5. For optimal terpene preservation, do not
press rosin above 220 °F.
6. Making rosin is easy. Stick with it and keep
experimenting with your variables until you
get it just right for your material.
Other Helpful Information
1. Making great rosin always starts in the garden.
Certain strains will over perform, and others will
underperform, so always go into the process
with quality in mind.
2. Press within a few weeks after harvesting, if
possible. Older material tends to underperform
both with yield and clarity. As your material ages,
it oxidizes and chemical changes occur within
the cannabinoids themselves, making it both less
potent and less terpene-rich.
3. Store your rosin in an airtight container within a
cooled environment (such as a refrigerator or
freezer) to preserve terpenes and texture.
4. Experiment with different starting materials. If you
normally press flower, try your hand at making
bubble hash or tumblin some kief. The
possibilities with rosin are endless - fresh frozen
live rosin, rosin sauce, solvent-less THCA
separation, and more can be made with a
PurePressure rosin press.
3.2 Starting Materials & Filter Types
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Starting Material and Filter Type
1. First and foremost, you will need to choose what kind of starting material you intend to press into rosin.
The most common materials used in this process are freshly dried cannabis flowers, kief (or dry sift), or
ice water bubble hash. We do not recommend pressing trim as-is.
2. Next, you’ll need to select the micron filter size you wish to use. A larger micron number corresponds to
larger pore openings in the mesh fabric. We typically recommend 25μm or 36μm for dry sift and hash,
and 115 micron for flower and shake.
Bubble Hash
Dry Sift / Kief
Flower
Micron Usages
25μm/36μm/72μm
Ideal for bubble hash, dry sift
90μm/115μm
Ideal for flower, shake
3.3 Yields & Material Information
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Note: Some strains tend to
yield very well, whereas
others may not. Heavily
resinous, terpene-rich
strains will always yield the
highest quality rosin!
PSI: The PSI on the X axis refers to the pressure at your bag. While the Helix and Helix Pro can automatically calculate bag
pressure, the formula is as follows:
(Pressing Force / Bag Area (sq inches) = PSI at the Bag
Example:
(4,000 LBF) / (6 square inch bag) = 666 PSI at the bag
3.4 Filter Bag Preparation Part 1
Preparing Your Rosin Filter Bag
1. Using your PurePressure Quick Flip tool, take your
PurePressure rosin bag and slide it over the tube.
(Figure 1A)
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Figure 1A
2. Next, using the dowell, press down on the
bag-covered end of the tube to turn the bag
inside out and through the tube. (Figure 2A)
3. Then, using the dowell, poke out the inside
corners so your bag is a complete rectangle.
(Figure 3A)
Note: if you are just pressing a single bud in the Helix or
Helix Pro, you can easily do so without a rosin filter bag.
Figure 2A
Figure 3A
3.4 Filter Bag Preparation Part 2
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Filling Your Rosin Filter Bag
1. Using a PurePressure filling funnel, fill the bag with
your material, making sure it is evenly distributed
in the bag and that there is at least ¾” left at the
end of your bag to fold over. (Figures 1-2B)
2. Fold over the remaining, unfilled portion of your
rosin filter bag and insert the bag, folded-side
down, into chamber of your PurePressure
pre-press mold. Replace the top of the pre-press
mold and push down with hand pressure, or use
an arbor press (1 ton max). (Figure 1C)
Note: when filling a filter bag with flower, do not grind your
material prior to filled. Instead, break the material up in the
bag with your fingers in order to properly fill out the edges.
Tip: Flip your pre-press mold over, remove the top facing
plate, and press down on the middle chamber to release
your prepared rosin filter bag.
Figure 1B
Figure 1C
Figure 2B
4. Pressware Controls
The Pressware Interface Allows for Total Control
In fact, PurePressure’s Pressware has been designed
and engineered specifically for solventless cannabinoid
oil extraction.
All variables in the rosin extraction process can be
controlled to an extreme degree of precision, enabling
you, the user, to create the highest quality solventless
concentrates possible. The system enables you to save
your recipes for 100% repeatable results.
Within the settings menu, you can also modify the
interface units individually to be metric or imperial.
Contained in the following sections we will cover exactly
how to use your Pressware controls and how you can get
the most out of your PurePressure rosin press.
Save Up to 29
Recipes
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Touchscreen LCD
Tech
4.1 Home Screen
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The Home Screen appears after startup from this screen you can manage heater settings, view active pressure
values, view a loaded recipe and navigate to a variety of menu options. You cannot press while on the Home
Screen.
1: Heaters 1 and 2
Tap to turn your upper
and lower heaters on and
off.
H1 = Top Plate
H2 = Bottom Plate
2: Quick Press
Start pressing
immediately with your
current settings. You can
also save your Quick
Press settings into a new
recipe.
3: Run Recipe
Load and use an existing
pre-made recipe.
4: Last Run Data
View the data from your
last pressing operation.
This includes heat, time,
pressure, and pressure
stages.
5: Temperature Settings
Tap to set and change your
temperature on your top and bottom
plates; red indicates the plate surfaces
are hot enough to burn you.
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1
2
3
4
6: Live Force Readout
Press this button when bag
pressure is displayed to select
bag size.
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9
10
11
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12: Contact
Touch to quickly display
PurePressure contact info.
7: Home Button
Return to the home
screen at any time.
8: Force Toggle
Tap to view your live force
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reading, and pressure at
the bag (if set).
9: Loaded Recipe
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If you’re running a recipe,
it will display which one
you are using here.
10: System Settings
Review and adjust your
values for Imperial or
Metric as well as your
desired buzzer sound
level and adjust operating
voltages.
11: Recipes
View, save, edit, and load
all of your pre-saved
recipes - you may have
up to 29 saved at one
time.
4.2 System Settings
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Note: Adjusting the temperature
and pressure units
will require you to convert these
values in any saved recipes.
You can adjust your System Settings at any time. This will allow you to change a few key things, including
whether your press displays numbers in Imperial or Metric, as well as how loud you want the beeping
indicator to be (you can also silence it) to alert you during cycle pressure changes.
1: Force
Displays in either LB or KG.
2: Temperature
Displays in either Fahrenheit
or Celsius.
3: Input Volts
Displays voltage
requirements.
4: Buzzer
Noise settings available
are high, medium, low,
1
2
3
4
and silent or off.
5: Statistics
This tab offers detailed
information about your
press, usage stats, and
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error codes for
debugging if necessary.
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6
6: Save
Saves your settings.
7: Cancel
Exits the menu without
saving
any changes.
4.3 Workflow Overview
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One-off Press
Quick Press
Creating a Recipe
Quick Press
Last Run
Data
Edit Recipe
Run Recipe
Pressing a Known Material
Recipe / Run
Recipe Select
Run Recipe
Repeat
Recipe
Repeat
Recipe
4.4 Quick Press
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Quick Press is one of Pressware’s most powerful features because it allows you to save your
parameters into a the recipe for later use! Set your temperature and press start, and then begin
pressing by turning the twist handle.
Note: Your notification bar will display your current stage, any notifications,
● Using the Quick Press menu is the
easiest way to start pressing and
determine how to run a good recipe for
your material. It will enable you to store
up to 6 pressure stages and the time
you spent on each.
● As you press, it will automatically show
you where your force is. You can then
hit “Next Stage” to record your
previous maximum force for each
stage.
errors, and so on.
Live force readout
● Once you get the perfect press from
your material, you can then view your
Last Run Data and save all of your
settings into a stored recipe!
Maximum force
achieved at each stage.
Maximum overall force
achieved.
4.5 Force Slider Bar
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The Helix and Helix Pro rosin presses feature a true live force readout from the digitally-calibrated
load cell. This enables the press to give you an accurate force application while simultaneously
calculating bag pressure, ensuring a reliable and repeatable process every time.
As you press, the system will record your
maximum force, as well as show you with the
blue slider bar, the live force read out.
When following along from a recipe, if you
exceed the set amount of force your stage will
turn red. If you are under pressure, your stage
will turn yellow. When it’s green, that means
you are +/- 100 lbf of where you need to be.
4.6 Last Run Data
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Once you’ve pressed, the Last Run Data menu will tell you exactly what you did and how you
did it. You can save this information directly into a new recipe, or just look to see what you want to
change for your next press.
● Pressware records your average
temperature, total press time,
pressure, and pressure stages
from your most recent press
cycle.
● The Last Run Data menu is the
most accurate way to dial in
your settings by learning what
you did and then adjusting from
there.
● Easily save your Last Run Data
settings directly into a new
Recipe, where you can make
changes or re-use those
settings at will.
Note: These inputs are dependent on the user and are not automatically
captured by the press when saved into a recipe if you are running a
Quick Press, or will display if you are viewing Last Run Data from
running a pre-existing recipe.
4.7 Edit Recipe
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With Recipes, you can save every variable and then your press will automatically load
those settings at the push of a button.
● Your press has 29 recipe slots that you
can fill with your own custom creations.
● Both Helix presses enable you to run our
pre-loaded recipes, which cover most
materials and bag sizes for instant results.
● Recipes can be created either manually
with these menu options, or from a Last
Run Data set.
● Selecting a bag size will allow the press to
automatically calculate the pressure at
your bag.
● Recipes will automatically control your
temperature and press time.
● Material, weight, bag micron type,
actuation speed, and humidity are all for
reference purposes, to help ensure that
the operator has every piece of info they
need.
4.7.1 Edit Recipe Cont.
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1: Material
Flower, dry sift, or hash.
2: Weight
Set the weight of your
material to have a repeatable
bag fill and make yield
calculations easier.
3: Bag Size
Set your bag size in order for
the press to calculate
pressure accurately.
4: Micron
Choose the ideal filter micron
for your material.
5: Humidity
Set the relative humidity value
of your material, if desired.
6: Stages 1 - 6
Air pressure and pressing time are set
here, with up to 6 stages possible.
Select the number of stages with the
Stages box to the far left.
1
6
7 8 9
Enter a reference name for your recipe.
We recommend entering the strain as
the recipe (and be sure to select the
2 3 4
7: Name
material type).
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8: Save
Save your recipe as-is.
Returns to recipe list.
10: Delete
Erases and deletes your
recipe permanently. Your
settings will not be
recoverable after deletion.
11: Cancel
Exit the Edit Recipe menu
and discard any changes
you have made.
12: Heater 1 (Top) and 2
(Bottom)
Set the top and bottom
plate temperatures for
your recipe.
9: Save&Run
Saves and brings you to
the Run Recipe screen to
be used immediately.
4.8 Preset Recipes
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With the Pressware control interface, you can select a material type and a bag size - the system
will populate an automatic recipe for you to use. Preset options are contained in Recipe #0 in your
recipe list.
● Tap the “Material” button to select
what you are planning to press. The
available options are Flower, Kief, and
Hash.
● Then, hit the “Bag Size” button to
select which sized bag you intend to
use.
● Once these two selections have been
made, your press will load an
appropriate starter recipe that you
can simply run.
● Once you load these recipes, you can
then modify time, temperature, force,
and so on to easily make your own
special recipes with your material.
Material Bag Size
4.9 Run Recipe
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From the Run Recipes screen, you can automatically load any saved recipe to be used
immediately. There are two ways to load a recipe. First, you can load a recipe from the “Run Recipe” off
of the home screen, or you can select the recipe you wish to use from the “Saved Recipes” list.
● You will be taken to the “Saved
Recipes” list to choose the recipe you
wish to run.
● From there, it will take you directly to the
“Recipe” settings menu of your choice.
● Simply hit “Save&Run” at the bottom to
load you recipe and begin using it.
4.10 Recipes (List)
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From the Recipes screen, all of your saved recipes are stored and catalogued.
● Each screen displays 5 recipes,
including their name, material, weight,
bag size, and micron type (if set).
● To access a specific recipe, simply tap
the name to enter the “Edit Recipes”
screen.
● There are a maximum of 29 total recipe
slots, with “0” being used for the
Preset recipes.
● Any recipe that has been created and
stored is available in this menu subset.
Hit “Page Down” to scroll through all
stored recipes.
● You can also return to the home
screen from the “Recipes” list by hitting
“Home”.
4.11 Software Updates
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USB Location
With PurePressure’s Pressware Connect software, you
can always stay up to date with the latest version of our
firmware.
1. First, carefully lay your press down on its back with the legs
hanging off of the edge of a table.
2. Next, using a 5/32” allen wrench or bit, remove the left
triangle leg from the press. (Figure 1A)
3. Locate the USB-B port behind the leg. (Figure 2A)
4. Using a USB-A to USB-B cable (also known as a standard
printer cable), plug your press into a laptop computer and
run the Pressware Connect application.
5. Next, visit Downloads
(https://gopurepressure.com/pages/downloads) to
download the appropriate files you will need. Make sure to
select either the correct Windows or Mac file version
depending on your computer.
Figure 1A
Figure 2A
6. Once downloaded, unzip and open the files contained
within the firmware update folder. There will be step-by-step
instructions included that are specific for either operating
system to update your firmware to the latest version.
5. Press Operation
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Loading and operating your PurePressure rosin press is simple and intuitive. In the following pages we
will cover how to best operate your press. We always recommend doing a few dry runs without material before
pressing to better familiarize yourself with the operation of your press.
Basic Steps to Start Pressing
1. Turn your press on, making sure your plates are
retracted.
2. Set your desired temperature(s) and then turn on
your top and bottom heaters.
3. Load your parchment into the front and rear
parchment clips, and then carefully center your bag
between the parchment on the bottom heat plate.
4. Press Start.
5. Then, turn your twist handle to start pressing! You
must engage the load cell a minimum of 100 lbf
before the weight will register on screen.
6. Depending on your material, you will want to use
less or more force, which we will cover in the
following section.
5.1 Loading the Press
First, prepare your work area by having your pre-filled
filter bags and parchment paper ready to go.
WARNING: be mindful of your heated press plates!
Step 1: Fold a 9.25” x 20” PurePressure sheet of parchment
paper in half
● For vertical pressing, insert the folded end into the rear
parchment clip.
Step 2: Tuck the unfilled end of your rosin bag underneath itself
and then carefully insert and center your rosin filter bag on top of
the lower bottom heat plate. (Figure 1A)
Step 3: Lastly, cover the rosin filter bag with the top parchment
fold, re-center the bag, and while using tension on the parchment,
insert the open parchment end into the parchment clip. (Figure
2A)
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Figure 1A
Figure 2A
Note: it is crucial to center your bag and the material in order
for proper force distribution. This will help ensure you get the
best yield and quality possible, as well as reduce the chance of
experiencing a blowout.
5.2 Pressing and Pressure Control
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Your Helix rosin press is capable of unparalleled precision with the twist
handle. Here’s how to use it effectively to avoid bag blowouts and get the
maximum yield, every time.
1. To begin pressing and to increase pressure, turn
the twist handle clockwise until you make contact
with your bag. Once contact is made, the lower
heat plate will travel downwards with the upper
heat plate until the load cell is contacted.
2. Your digital load cell will automatically read how
much force you are applying at 100 lbf or more.
3. If you are pressing sift or hash, ensure that you
apply force very slowly in order to avoid blowing
out your bag. Often these materials need time to
warm up and begin flowing before full force is
applied.
Note: There is a slight
delay ( < 1 second)
between the load cell and
the value displayed. Go
slow! Make slow,
calculated adjustments
and the results will be
great.
4. As your rosin begins flowing, the force will start
reducing as pressure is alleviated with oil leaving
the bag. Continue applying force by turning the
handle.
5. Once oil stops flowing, or the recipe is complete,
simply turn the handle counter-clockwise to reduce
pressure and retract the top plate assembly.
6. Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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Your PurePressure Helix rosin press is engineered to go the distance and requires virtually no
maintenance with proper care. Make sure to do the following to ensure long term reliability.
★ Do not lubricate the left or right Internal Guide
Rods.
★ Do lubricate the screw threads using food-safe
grease by PurePressure.
★ Use an adequately grounded power outlet or a
surge protector.
★ Do not exceed your press’s force limit by more
than 1,000 lbf.
★ Use your press indoors in a clean, low-dust
room.
★ Remove power, then use denatured alcohol or
rubbing alcohol to quickly clean your heat plates
when they are at room temperature.
★ Every 2,000 presses or so, fully retract your
plates and put a light coating of the included
Screw Juice (food grade screw grease lubricant)
on your lead screw.
If you encounter an issue with your press that
is not described in the following pages, please
contact us at support@gopurepressure.com -
we’re always here to help!
6.1 Frequently Asked Questions
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What Micron Filter Bag Should I Use?
We typically recommend 25μm or 36μm for hash or kief
and 115μm for flower or shake to start, but highly suggest
experimenting with our 5 different micron types to see
where you find your best results.
25μm/36μm/72μm: bubble hash, kief/dry sift
90μm/115μm: flower, shake
Do I Need to Use a Filter Bag?
If you are pressing just a bud or two, you do not need to.
Otherwise, you will need to in all other situations for
optimal yields and product quality.
At What Temperature Should I Press ?
For flower, most users find their best results between 200
°F and 220 °F. With kief or dry sift, most users find their
best results between 190 °F and 220 °F. Finally, bubble
hash, most users find their best results between 160 °F
and 210 °F.
A higher temperature typically correlates to a higher yield,
but it can also mean terpene loss. Similarly, at a lower
temperature, quality tends to be higher but yields often
decrease.
What Pressure Should I Use?
For flower, you should ultimately reach between 400
and 800 PSI at the bag depending on your material.
This is automatically calculated by your press in the
pressure toggle menu options.
For sift or hash, the same amount of maximum force is
desirable as flower, but you will need to start much
slower and work up to those forces at a lessened rate
to reduce the chance of a blowout.
How Much Should I Put in a Filter Bag?
Maximum Recommended Fill Amounts
● 2” x 3” Flower (6g) Kief/Bubble Hash (8g)
● 2” x 6” Flower (12g) Kief/Bubble Hash (16g)
How Long Should I Press For?
A good rule of thumb is that the smaller your bag is, the
less time you will need to press. Here are some general
time ranges based on bag size:
● 2” x 3” :45 - 2:00
● 2” x 6” 1:00 - 3:00
Note: Fractional separations and other advanced
techniques may take significantly longer.
6.2 Common Issues
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Problem: My flower isn’t yielding well.
Solution: Material relative humidity impacts flower
considerably - make sure your flower is properly humidified to
at least 55% - 62%. We recommend using a humidor or a
Boveda pack. Temperature is often a bigger factor with flower
rosin as well, and typically 200-220°F+ is required.
Problem: My bags are blowing out.
Solution: Make sure that you apply either no force or only a
minimal amount (>100 lbf) to ensure your bag is getting a
proper pre-heat period prior to applying force. Once you start
seeing oil flow, then very carefully and slowly increase the
force, keeping a close eye on the bag itself to make sure it is
not being over stressed.
Additionally, we recommend double bagging your kief and
bubble hash until you determine safe pressure stages, and
especially if you are pressing very high grade bubble hash. This
is best done by having seams on opposite sides, and the
folded-end of the first bag inserted downward into the second
bag to ensure a fold on both ends as well. We often double
bag a 36 micron inside of a 115 micron for the durability the
115 offers, while getting the filtration of the 36 micron.
If you are ever blowing out a bag with flower, it is probably
because the bag is significantly over-packed or there is too
much latent moisture (relative humidity above 65%+).
Problem: I’m not getting much rosin when
pressing.
Solution: Yield can vary dramatically between
different strains, how old it is, what resin content
exists within the plant, and other factors. Typically
clean, fresh, highly resinous plant material tends to
make the best rosin. If you are not experiencing much
if any rosin when pressing a certain bag, you can
increase in temperature (try 10°F increments) and
re-press it to get a better yield, often at the expense
of quality. You can always visit our website to learn
more the rosin extraction process and about different
strains that yield well.
Problem: My rosin is dark.
Solution: Freshness of material is typically the #1
factor that determines the clarity of your rosin. For
optimal results, material should be pressed that has
been harvested and prepared within 1 to 3 weeks
before pressing. After a month or so, flower, kief, and
hash typically oxidizes along with a number of other
chemical changes that affect the composition of your
resulting rosin. Older material also frequently requires
higher temperatures in order to achieve a full
extraction, although this often darkens the resulting
material further.
Happy pressing! If there is anything we
can ever do to help, please contact us.
720-446-9565
purepressure.com
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sales@gopurepressure.com
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info@gopurepressure.com
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support@gopurepressure.com
We’re here to help Monday through
Friday from 8am - 4pm MST.
Make sure to visit our website or contact our sales team
for bag and accessory re-orders!
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