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Chamber machine C250
MC06
Serial number:
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Service address:
Manufacturer:
MULTIVAC
Sepp Haggenmüller GmbH & Co. KG
Bahnhofstraße 4
D-87787 Wolfertschwenden, Germany
Tel.: 0049 8334 601 0
www.multivac.com
Date: 10.06.2014
The reproduction, distribution and utilization of this document as well as the communication of its contents to others without express authorization is
prohibited. Offenders will be held liable for the payment of damages. All rights reserved in the event of the grant of a patent, utility model or design.

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  • Page 1 Instruction manual Chamber machine C250 MC06 Serial number: ............Service address: Manufacturer: MULTIVAC Sepp Haggenmüller GmbH & Co. KG Bahnhofstraße 4 D-87787 Wolfertschwenden, Germany Tel.: 0049 8334 601 0 www.multivac.com Date: 10.06.2014 The reproduction, distribution and utilization of this document as well as the communication of its contents to others without express authorization is...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Important information on the manual ..................6 Machine documentation ...................... 6 Changes not covered in the manual..................7 Symbols used........................7 Safety..........................9 General safety instructions..................9 1.1.1 Target group....................9 1.1.2 Unauthorised modifications and manufacture of spare parts....... 11 EC Conformity......................
  • Page 3 Contents 2.3.5 Access rights....................31 Menu tree ......................... 32 Process sequence....................32 Packaging process....................33 Preset recipes ......................33 Technical data......................34 Start-up..........................38 Initial start-up......................38 3.1.1 Setting up the machine ................38 3.1.2 Adding oil to the vacuum pump..............38 Connecting the power supply...................
  • Page 4 Contents 4.14 Setting the brightness of the display ................ 52 Adjustment work and setup ................... 53 Insert and remove the sloping insert ................ 53 Cleaning ........................... 54 Notes on cleaning ....................54 6.1.1 Rules of conduct ..................54 6.1.2 Creating a company cleaning directive ............54 6.1.3 Measures for ensuring a long service life.............
  • Page 5 10.2 Dispose of operating materials................. 81 10.2.1 Disposing of oil and grease................81 10.2.2 Disposing of packaging materials ..............82 10.2.3 Dispose of chemicals ................... 82 Spare parts........................84 Glossary ............................ 86 Index ............................89 MULTIVAC branch offices......................92 10.06.2014...

  • Page 6: Important Information On The Manual

    • Do not work with the machine until you have read through the manual and completely understood its contents. • Please contact MULTIVAC as soon as possible if there is some- thing you do not understand in the manual! Your comments will help us to further improve the manual.

  • Page 7: Changes Not Covered In The Manual

    Important information on the manual Changes not covered in the manual Changes not covered in the manual Continuous development is the foundation for ensuring that our ma- chines are technically advanced and of high quality. For this reason, you may discover slight deviations between the specifications in the manual and your machine.
  • Page 8 Important information on the manual Symbols used Instructions to follow are displayed in the following form: Press key A. Release screw B. Press key C. • Enumerated items are marked with bullet points. – Dashes are used to mark sub-items of enumerated lists or se- quences of steps to be taken.

  • Page 9: Safety

    Safety Safety General safety instructions The machine incorporates the latest technological principles. Never- theless, potential hazards for persons, the machine and other materi- als cannot be entirely excluded. • Before you start up the machine, read through the instruction manual and follow the instructions contained therein. •...
  • Page 10 Safety General safety instructions • The persons can ensure that the machine remains capable of op- eration. • The persons can perform maintenance work and inspections. The persons, who carry out work on electrical components, must have as a minimum requirement the following capabilities, knowledge and competence: •...

  • Page 11: Unauthorised Modifications And Manufacture Of Spare Parts

    Genuine MULTIVAC spare parts and accessories provide the highest level of safety for personnel. Parts and equipment from other manu- facturers have not been tested by MULTIVAC and are therefore not approved. The use of such components can alter the properties of the machine and thereby impair safe operation.

  • Page 12: Ec Conformity

    Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC (exception: industrial trucks such as lifting trolleys and die changing trolleys). Agent authorised to compile the relevant technical documentation according to Directive 2006/42/EC: MULTIVAC Sepp Haggenmüller GmbH & Co. KG Department of Technical Services Bahnhofstraße 4 87787 Wolfertschwenden, Germany Manufacturer: MULTIVAC Sepp Haggenmüller GmbH &...

  • Page 13: Intended Use

    Safety EC Conformity Manufacturer: MULTIVAC Packaging Systems España, S.L. Avda. Sot de les Vernedes, 22-26 E-08396 Sant Cebrià de Vallalta Plant Manager: Txus Baquero Intended use The machine is a piece of technical equipment to be used exclusively as a working appliance. The machine may only be operated by per- sons older than 14 years of age.

  • Page 14: Warning Against Incorrect Use

    • Neglecting the following work tasks: – Inspections. – Cleaning work. – Maintenance work. • Use of third-party parts, i.e. parts that are not MULTIVAC spare parts. • Operation under prohibited ambient conditions. Residual risks The safety instructions in this manual serve as guidelines for trained operating personnel in safe working practice with the machine.

  • Page 15: Monitoring Obligation

    • Make the machine instruction manual accessible to the personnel. If necessary, order an instruction manual from the manufacturer in the appropriate official language. • Inform the personnel about measures for avoiding hygiene risks. • MULTIVAC offers appropriate training courses. 10.06.2014...

  • Page 16: Providing Personal Protective Equipment

    Safety Obligations of the operating company 1.7.5 Providing personal protective equipment The operating company must ensure that the operators wear the re- quired personal protective equipment (foot protection, head gear, gloves, etc.) in accordance with the national directives which apply. In Europe the directive 89/656/EEC specifies the minimum mandatory requirements for the use of personal protective equipment.

  • Page 17: Observe The Requirements For The Gas Supply

    Safety Obligations of the operating company 1.7.9 Observe the requirements for the gas supply Info Compliance with the following requirements is mandatory and is one of the operating company's imperative obligations! General requirements • The operating company is obliged to connect the gas supply in a way that poses no danger to employees or third parties.

  • Page 18: 1.7.10 Avoiding Hygiene Risks

    Safety Obligations of the operating company 1.7.10 Avoiding hygiene risks A high standard of hygiene is achieved through design, choice of ma- terials and workmanship. It is imperative that this high level of hygiene be maintained by every operating company. Particularly where food or sterile medical prod- ucts are being packed, the currently valid hygiene standards must be strictly observed.

  • Page 19: 1.7.12 Pump Protection Function

    Safety Obligations of the operating company • Storage test: Store a good pack for a defined period and then re- inspect. • Stacking test: Stack good packs on top of each other for a defined period and then re-inspect. • Check the seal seam strength with a tensile testing machine. •...

  • Page 20: 1.7.13 Testing Pressure Equipment

    WARNING Unprotected danger zones can cause serious or even fatal injuries. Do NOT alter the safety devices. Use only MULTIVAC spare parts and accessories. Before switching on the machine each time: Check that all safety guards close completely and prevent reaching into the danger zones.

  • Page 21: Safety Devices

    Safety Safety devices 1.8.1 Safety devices Safety devices cover the danger zones lying beneath them. Depend- ing on the equipment of the machine, various safety devices are used, e.g. side panels, doors, protective plates, etc. Injury hazard! Missing protective devices result in unprotected danger zones. Reaching into unprotected danger zones can lead to serious or WARNING even fatal injuries.

  • Page 22: Safety Labels And Information Labels

    Safety Machine labels 1.9.1 Safety labels and information labels Front view Fig. 3: Front view of the position of the labels Posi- Sign tion Fig. 5: ANSI mandatory sign: inclina- Fig. 4: ISO mandatory sign: inclina- tion of the machine tion of the machine Fig.
  • Page 23 Safety Machine labels Posi- Sign tion Fig. 8: ANSI mandatory sign: Read Fig. 9: ANSI mandatory sign: Read the instruction manual (English / French) the instruction manual (English / Span- ish) Fig. 10: ANSI mandatory sign: Read Fig. 11: ANSI mandatory sign: Read the instruction manual (English / Japa- the instruction manual (English / Chi- nese)
  • Page 24 Safety Machine labels Rear view Fig. 16: Rear view of the position of the labels Position Sign Fig. 17: Safety label on gas connection (option) Fig. 18: Inert gas input pressure sign (option) 10.06.2014...

  • Page 25: Description

    Description Description Design of the machine 2.1.1 Front view Fig. 19: Front view Chamber lid Counter-pressure bar Chamber lid gasket Sealing bar with gas nozzle (option) Chamber Control terminal Locking for lid 10.06.2014...

  • Page 26: Rear View

    Description Design of the machine 2.1.2 Rear view Fig. 20: Rear view Power supply connection (Optional) Inert gas connection Screw plug of fill opening Screw plug of drain opening with oil sight glass 10.06.2014...

  • Page 27: Control Terminal

    Description Control terminal Control terminal Fig. 21: Control terminal <Machine control On/Off> key Display Keys <Arrow key> Keys <1> to <6> <Function selection> key <Sealing> key <Gas flushing> key <Evacuation> key <Stop> key <Machine control • Switch machine control on and off. On/Off>...

  • Page 28: Display

    Description Control terminal <Sealing> key • Press and hold down: Call up "Sealing" menu. • Press briefly: Call up values for sealing. • Confirm the configuration code. • In the MPP process: select the value. <Gas flushing> key • In the MPP process: select the function. In machines with the inert gas option: •...

  • Page 29: Status Display

    Description Display Fig. 22: Startup display Type designation of machine control Software version Configuration code 2.3.2 Status display Process data status display The process data status display shows information on the last pack- aging procedure. Fig. 23: Process data status display Current access right (lock closed = user;...

  • Page 30: Function Display

    Description Display Fig. 24: Evacuation status display (047) Fig. 25: Gas flushing status display (049) Fig. 26: Sealing status display (050) 2.3.3 Function display Depending on the access rights, the function display will offer the following options: • View values. •...

  • Page 31: Diagnostic Display

    Description Display Fig. 28: Function display on/off (013) Selected function Switch status Symbol of function (e.g. sealing) 2.3.4 Diagnostic display Fig. 29: Diagnostic display Diagnostic number Type of error acknowledgement Error text (in ticker) Eliminate the malfunction, see Section 8 "T ".

  • Page 32: Menu Tree

    Description Menu tree Menu tree Fig. 30: Menu tree Process sequence The film pouches are filled and laid in the chamber. When the cham- ber is closed, the following procedures run automatically: Evacuation Evacuation if chamber and film pouches. Gas flushing (optional) Infeed of inert gas. 10.06.2014...

  • Page 33: Packaging Process

    Description Process sequence Sealing • Compressed air is admitted to the sealing diaphragm. The sealing diaphragm ex- pands, pressing the sealing bar against the counter-pressure bar. • The film pouch is sealed. • The sealing bar and seal seam cool off. •...

  • Page 34: Technical Data

    Description Preset recipes Recipe Example of Evacuation Automatic Gas flush- Sealing pressure sensitivity ing pres- time sure No. 3 For dry Automatic 100 mbar to 1.8 s products 150 mbar with little gas flush- ing. No. 4 For dry Automatic 250 mbar 1.8 s products...
  • Page 35 Description Technical data Dimensions Height (a) with closed chamber 460 mm Width (b) 560 mm Depth (c) 520 mm Operating height approx. 346 mm Effective chamber size (W/H/D) 465 mm/150 mm/290 mm Sealing length 465 mm Weight approx. 80 kg Fig.
  • Page 36 Description Technical data Installation conditions and ambient conditions *For safety reasons, a minimum room size is mandatory to prevent high concentrations of gas. Inert gas (option) Max. input pressure 2.5 bar Min. input pressure 0.7 bar Inner diameter of supply line 8 mm Vacuum pump.
  • Page 37 Description Technical data Noise exposure at workplace Fig. 32: Noise exposure measuring point Info The readings of the noise data have been adjusted to take extrane- ous and ambient noises into account. Higher readings may be produced as a result of the following: •...

  • Page 38: Start-Up

    Start-up Start-up Initial start-up 3.1.1 Setting up the machine Prepare a firm, level site for the machine. Ensure there is adequate access to the connections at the desired location. Observe the technical specifications. Danger of explosion! Operating the machine in a potentially explosive atmosphere can result in explosion due to hot machine parts.

  • Page 39: Connecting The Power Supply

    Start-up Connecting the power supply Connecting the power supply NOTICE Danger of material damage! If the mains voltage of the machine does not match that of the mains, the machine will be overloaded. This can damage the vacuum pump. Connect the machine to the mains electricity only if the voltages are identical.

  • Page 40: Cleaning The Machine (Basic Cleaning)

    Start-up Connecting inert gas Fasten the hose with hose clamps. Open the stop-cock for the gas supply. Set the input pressure; see the section technical specifications. Cleaning the machine (basic cleaning) After putting the machine into service carry out an intensive clean- ing of the machine, see Section 6 "C ".

  • Page 41: Operation

    Operation Operation Switching on the machine Before switching on the machine for the first time fill the vacuum pump with oil, see Section 7 "M ". AINTENANCE If present, open the stop-cock for the gas supply. Connect the machine to the mains electricity at a place which is always easily accessible.

  • Page 42: Packing Products

    Operation Packing products Packing products Switch on the machine. Load the desired recipe. For the first test packs, use a preset recipe, see Section 2.7 "P " and see Section 4.8.2 "L RESET RECIPES OAD FACTORY SET- ". TINGS Health hazard! Insufficient or sporadic cleaning can promote the growth of micro- organisms which can contaminate the product.
  • Page 43 Operation Packing products If necessary, use spacer plates. – The pouch neck is centred on the pouch height x. Use the diagonal insert for packaging liquids, see Section 5.1 "I ". NSERT AND REMOVE THE SLOPING INSERT – Liquid cannot escape from the film pouch. Gas flushing option: Pull the pouch opening over the gas noz- zles so that the inert gas flows into the film pouch.
  • Page 44 Operation Packing products NOTICE Danger of material damage! Penetration by foreign matter (e.g. liquids, product residue, foreign bodies) will damage the vacuum pump. Damage can cause faults in the machine, which in turn can result in reject packs. Cancel the evacuation process immediately if foreign matter is sucked in.

  • Page 45: Opening And Closing Menus

    Operation Packing products Check the pack. Info Visually inspect the packs on a regular basis while the machine is running. Depending on product and pack it may be necessary to carry out additional and considerably more complex test proce- dures. This is the responsibility of the operator, see Section 1.7.11 "C ".

  • Page 46: Selecting And Resetting Access Rights

    Operation Changing values Press the <function selection> key. – The display for the selected parameter appears. Set the value with the <arrow> keys. – The set value is adopted. To exit the parameter, press the <Function selection> key. Selecting and resetting access rights 4.6.1 Selecting access authorisations Call up "User"...

  • Page 47: To Reset Authorisation Access Creator

    Operation Selecting and resetting access rights 4.6.4 To reset authorisation access creator Call up "PIN" menu. Select Reset PIN. Enter Super-PIN, see supplementary sheet "Super-PIN". – The reset password for the authorisation access Creator ap- pears. – The status display appears. Language selection 4.7.1 Selecting the language via menu...

  • Page 48: Load Factory Settings

    Operation Working with recipes Load using keys <1> to <6> Press the desired key briefly <1> to <6>. – The selected recipe is loaded. Loading through the “load recipe” menu Call up "Load recipe" menu. Select the desired recipe with the <arrow> keys. Press the <Function selection>...

  • Page 49: Delete Recipe

    Operation Working with recipes Press the <Function selection> key. – The current values are stored in the selected recipe. 4.8.4 Delete recipe Info If the currently loaded recipe is deleted, a new recipe must be loaded. Call up "Recipe, deleting" menu. Select the recipe to be deleted with the <arrow>...

  • Page 50: Setting The Sealing

    Operation Select and set process Info Do not set an Evacuation pressure value in Automatic. Press <Evacuation> key briefly again and set the value for Post- evacuation time to 0 s. Call up the "evacuation" menu. Set the value for Distribution time to 0 s. Select MCV process.

  • Page 51: Display Production Data

    Operation Display production data 4.13 Display production data 4.13.1 Display total cycles of the machine Call up the "operating data" menu. Call up "Counter" menu. Select Total cycles. 4.13.2 Display hours of operation Display machine's hours of operation Call up the "Operating data" menu. Call up "Hours of operation"...

  • Page 52: Setting The Brightness Of The Display

    Operation Display production data Info The settings of recipes 1 through 6 can be speed dialed from the list. To do so, load the respective recipe with the keys <1> through <6>. 4.14 Setting the brightness of the display Call up "User" menu. Select brightness.

  • Page 53: Adjustment Work And Setup

    Adjustment work and setup Adjustment work and setup Insert and remove the sloping insert If necessary, use filling plates for the desired incline. Hook the sloping insert on the screws of the sealing bar. Attach the support angle to the sloping insert at the required posi- tion.

  • Page 54: Cleaning

    In addition, the machine may be damaged. Assign only properly instructed and qualified personnel. Information on qualifica- tion and training can be obtained from MULTIVAC Service. The ability to handle materials effectively and efficiently depends on: • Using the proper dosage of care products.

  • Page 55: Parameters For Pre-Rinsing And After-Rinsing Water

    Cleaning Notes on cleaning NOTICE Danger of material damage! Acidic cleansers are caustic. These can cause plastics to become brittle and age prematurely. Do NOT shorten the cleaning intervals for acidic cleaning and disinfection. NOTICE Danger of material damage! Inappropriate work on anodized aluminium parts causes a damag- ing of the anodized coating.

  • Page 56: Use With Disinfectant

    Cleaning Notes on cleaning • The quantity of cleanser is not the decisive factor for successful cleaning. – Applying amounts in excess of the proper dosage does not im- prove or accelerate cleaning efficiency, but only hinders the re- quired rinsing off of the cleanser. •...

  • Page 57: Corrosion Protection And Lubrication

    Cleaning Notes on cleaning 6.1.7 Corrosion protection and lubrication Health hazard! Excess lubricants can accumulate at lubrication points. Excess grease has no lubricating function; however, it can breed WARNING micro-organisms and contaminate the product. Check the lubricating points regularly for the accumulation of excess lubricants.

  • Page 58: Cleaning The Machine

    Cleaning Cleaning the machine Cleaning the machine Info • The recommended daily cleaning tasks recommended here must be supplemented by the intensive cleaning procedure according to the degree of dirt. • Cleaning personnel must be instructed for the cleaning work by the operating company.
  • Page 59 Cleaning Cleaning the machine Remove the following components: – Diagonal insert with support bracket. – Spacer plates. – Sealing bars – Insertable counter-pressure bar. Cleaning and disinfecting dismantled components Take the removed components to a separate room suitable for wet cleaning NOTICE Danger of material damage! The Teflon tape of the sealing bar is very sensitive.
  • Page 60 Cleaning Cleaning the machine Wait until the contact time has elapsed (see instructions of cleanser manufacturer). Wipe with new cloth and water of drinking quality. Inspect for dirt and cleanser residues. If necessary, perform another manual cleaning and wipe it off. Disinfect components with alcohol-based disinfectant: Thoroughly disinfect the inert gas nozzles.
  • Page 61 Cleaning Cleaning the machine If necessary, clean and wipe off again. Disinfect the machine and the floor. NOTICE Danger of material damage! Penetration by foreign matter (e.g. liquids, product residue, foreign bodies) will damage the vacuum pump. Damage can cause faults in the machine, which in turn can result in reject packs.
  • Page 62 Cleaning Cleaning the machine Attach the following components: – Insertable counter-pressure bar. – Sealing bars – Spacer plates. – Diagonal insert with support bracket. Disinfect the entire loading area with alcohol-based disinfectant. Leave the chamber lid open to dry. If present, open the stop valve for the gas supply. Connect the machine to the mains electricity.

  • Page 63: Performing Intensive Cleaning

    Cleaning Cleaning the machine 6.2.2 Performing intensive cleaning Info • Intensive cleaning complements daily cleaning. As part of this process additional cleaning measures are required depending on the degree of contamination of the components described in this chapter. • The intensive cleaning may only be performed by specially trained personnel.
  • Page 64 Cleaning Cleaning the machine Insert the dry chamber lid gasket in the groove of the lid. If the chamber lid gasket or groove is wet, dry with a new cloth or sterile compressed air. Info During insertion, do not stretch the gasket. Smooth out gasket.

  • Page 65: Care Products Table

    Cleaning Cleaning the machine Disinfect gasket with alcohol-based disinfectant. Wait until the contact time has elapsed (see instructions of dis- infectant manufacturer). Switch off the machine. Care products table Recommended care products: Type Manufacturer Designation Cleansers, neutral Ecolab Europa P3-topax 12 Ecolab USA Quorum Pink II Diversey Europe...
  • Page 66 Cleaning Care products table Type Manufacturer Designation Diversey Europe JD Divodes FG VT29 Diversey USA Anti-corrosion agents Esso Primol 352 Castrol Optimol F+D Fluid Spray Klüber Lubrication Klüberfood NH1 K 32 Stainless steel care products Ecolab Europa P3-proguard MC All recommended anti-corrosion agents and stainless steel care products are food compatible.

  • Page 67: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Dangerous voltage! Switching off the machine does not rid it of electrical current. Touching electrically charged components can cause serious or DANGER even fatal injuries. Before performing any cleaning or service work: Disconnect the machine's power supply from the mains electric- ity.

  • Page 68: Maintenance Recommendation

    Maintenance Maintenance schedule Page Complet Every 1000 opearating hours or yearly Page Complet Vacuum pump Oil change Vacuum pump Exchanging the air de-oiling element Entire machine Check the age Maintenance recommendation 7.2.1 Entire machine - Perform a wipe test Check the result of the cleaning and disinfection by means of a wipe test.

  • Page 69: Entire Machine - Alkaline Cleaning And Disinfection

    Maintenance Maintenance recommendation If necessary, replace the sealing bar, see Section 7.4 "R ". PLACE THE SEALING BAR Check the counter-pressure bar for damage. If necessary, repair the counter-pressure bar,. 7.2.4 Entire machine - Alkaline cleaning and disinfection See company cleaning guidelines and. 7.2.5 Vacuum pump - Checking oil level, topping up Check the oil level on the oil sight glass.

  • Page 70: 7.2.11 Entire Machine - Check The Age

    Read the year of manufacture on the type plate. If the machine is older than 19 years: Shut down the machine. Have the safety functions checked by MULTIVAC Service. Performing the vacuum test Call up the "Service" menu. Call up the "test" menu.

  • Page 71: Install The Sealing Bar

    Maintenance Replace the sealing bar 7.4.2 Install the sealing bar Disconnect the machine from the mains electricity. Install the sealing bar on the carriers. Install the sealing bar in such a way that the screws on the sealing bar point to the middle of the chamber. 10.06.2014...

  • Page 72: Change The Oil In The Vacuum Pump

    Maintenance Change the oil in the vacuum pump Change the oil in the vacuum pump 7.5.1 Drain oil Switch off the machine. Disconnect the machine from the mains electricity. Burn hazard! The surface of the vacuum pump can reach temperatures of over 70 °C during operation.

  • Page 73: Adding Oil To The Vacuum Pump

    Maintenance Change the oil in the vacuum pump Insert the screw plug with the sealing ring in the drain opening and screw it tight. Dispose of old oil properly. Fill new oil into the vacuum pump, see Section 7.5.2 "A DDING OIL ".
  • Page 74 Maintenance Change the oil in the vacuum pump Fill the vacuum pump with oil up to the middle of the oil sight glass. Use only oils that are approved by the manufacturer, see 'Spare Parts' section or the spare parts list. Info Only use low odour synthetic oil if foodstuffs are being packed.

  • Page 75: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Injury hazard! Ignorance of proper machine handling is very dangerous. Improper handling can lead to serious injuries. WARNING For all service and repair work: Make sure you observe the safety instructions and accident prevention regulations. Disconnect the unit's power supply from the mains electricity. Only qualified electricians are permitted to work on electrical modules.

  • Page 76: Faults Without Diagnostic Message

    Troubleshooting Malfunctions with diagnostic message Symptom Cause Solution • Vacuum hose between the • Notify the service. chamber and the vacuum sensor is clogged, missing or leaking. • Vacuum hose is loose, leaking • Notify the service. or clogged. • Chamber lid gasket is not air- •...
  • Page 77 Troubleshooting Faults without diagnostic message Symptom Cause Solution • Gas flushing pressure is set • Reduce Gas flushing pressure too high. value. • Gas flushing time is set too • Reduce Gas flushing time high. value. • Pouch neck is clamped by •...
  • Page 78 Troubleshooting Faults without diagnostic message Symptom Cause Solution • The pressure difference be- • Reduce Evacuation pressure tween the chamber and the value. outside environment is not • Reduce Gas flushing pressure large enough before the seal- value. ing process. •...

  • Page 79: Shutdown, Transport, Storage

    Shutdown, transport, storage Shutdown, transport, storage Info Observe the safety instructions, see Section 1 "S ". AFETY Taking the machine out of service Disconnect the machine from the mains electricity. If present, close the stop-cock for the gas supply and detach the gas hose from the inert gas connection.

  • Page 80: Storing The Machine

    Shutdown, transport, storage Storing the machine Storing the machine Shutting down the machine. Select a suitable storage site. Observe the ambient conditions for storing the machine, see Technical specifications. Ensure that the location site is of adequate load-bearing capac- ity and keep the weight of the unit in mind, see Technical speci- fications.

  • Page 81: Disposal

    Disposal Disposal 10.1 Disposing of the machine Info • Sealing bars can be reused on other machines of the same se- ries. • If disposal of the machine is not handled by the manufacturer, dispose of the machine as described below. Disconnect the machine from the mains electricity, see Section 9 "S ".

  • Page 82: 10.2.2 Disposing Of Packaging Materials

    Disposal Dispose of operating materials 10.2.2 Disposing of packaging materials Info Packaging materials are resource materials that can be recycled. • Improper disposal is harmful to the environment. • Films should be collected for recycling. • Follow the disposal instructions of the packaging material manu- facturer.
  • Page 83 Disposal Dispose of operating materials Info Improper disposal is harmful to the environment. • Observe the safety data sheets of the cleanser and disinfectant manufacturers. • Follow the disposal instructions of the cleanser and disinfectant manufacturers. • Observe regionally applicable disposal regulations. 10.06.2014...

  • Page 84: Spare Parts

    Spare parts Spare parts Fig. 33: Spare parts drawing (SAP-DIS 16000134755) Item Material number Designation Quan- tity and unit of meas- ure- ment 105893127 Round cord (chamber lid gas- 2.0 m ket), for chamber height 150 10.06.2014...
  • Page 85 Spare parts Item Material number Designation Quan- tity and unit of meas- ure- ment 101643292 Tension spring 1 pc. 81863151040 Profile thread 1.0 m 81848121000 Teflon tape 0.13 mm x 16 mm 1.0 m 105174192 Sealing bar, complete 2 pc. 11131198180 Heating tape 3 mm 2 pc.

  • Page 86: Glossary

    Glossary Glossary Automatic If the function Automatic is set, the machine will reach the optimum evacuation time and pressure depending on the product. The automatic evacuation is suitable for the following cases: • Achieving the best possible vacuum for long shelf life. •...
  • Page 87 Glossary Evacuation pressure Is the pressure to which the film pouch and the chamber are evacu- ated. The pressure is measured in the chamber. Evacuation to a pre-determined pressure is suitable for the following cases: • Achieving a package result which is different from that of the op- timum evacuation pressure.
  • Page 88 Glossary Vacuum pump - Pro- Counts the vacuum pump's hours of operation. Counting starts as duction data soon as the vacuum pump is turned on. The display cannot be changed. Vacuum test Automatic leakage test of the vacuum system and the sealing dia- phragm.

  • Page 89: Index

    Index Index Diagnostic message, acknowledging 28 Diagnostic number 31 Access authorisations, selecting 46 Dimensions 34 Access right 46 Disinfectant 56 Access right, resetting 46 Disinfection 58 Access rights 31 Display 28 Access, blocking 46 Display cycle time 51 Adjustment work 53 Display hours of operation 51 Against regulations 13 Display production data 51...
  • Page 90 Index Measurement of residual oxygen 19 Incorrect use 14 Menu tree 32 Inert gas 36 Misuse 13 Inert gas connection 26 Modifications 11 Inert gas, connecting 39 Monitoring obligation 15 Information labels 22 Inputs, sealing 50 Installation conditions 35 Noise exposure 36 Installation location 16 Nominal current 34 Instructions to follow 8...
  • Page 91 Index Purging time gas flushing 87 Show settings 51 Sloping insert, inserting 53 Sloping insert, removing 53 Reasonably foreseeable incorrect use 13 Software version 29, 41 Recipe 47 Spare parts 84 Recipe keys 48 Stacking test 19 Recipe, deleting 49 Standard process 33 Recipe, saving 48 Startup display 28...

  • Page 92: Multivac Branch Offices

    MULTIVAC branch offices MULTIVAC branch offices GERMANY MULTIVAC Sepp Haggenmüller GmbH & Co. KG Tel.: +49 83 34 601 0 Fax:+49 83 34 601 199 multivac@multivac.de www.multivac.com SWITZERLAND MULTIVAC EXPORT AG Tel.: +41 41 785 65 65 Fax:+41 41 785 65 10 meag@multivac.ch...
  • Page 93 INDIA IRELAND ISRAEL MULTIVAC Laraon India Pri- MULTIVAC Ireland Ltd. MULTIVAC B.P.S. Ltd. vate Limited Tel.: +353 (0) 1 4133200 Tel.: +972 46 344 68 1 Tel.: +91 12 446 10 000 Fax:+353 (0) 1 4133205...
  • Page 94 MULTIVAC branch offices AUSTRIA POLAND PORTUGAL MULTIVAC Vertriebsgesell- MULTIVAC Sp. z o. o. Multi Vacuo - Sistemas de Embal- schaft mbH Tel.: +48 81 746 67 00 agens Lda. Tel.: +43 (0)1 698 1300 Fax:+48 81 746 67 01 Tel.: +351 21 41 95 541 Fax:+43 (0)1 698 1300-99 mupl@multivac.pl...
  • Page 95 MULTIVAC branch offices HUNGARY UNITED ARAB EMIRATES MULTIVAC Hungária Kft. MULTIVAC, Inc. MULTIVAC Middle East (FZE), Tel.: +36 23 500 28 7 Tel.: +800 877 5200 Amir Sotoudeh Fax:+36 23 500 28 8 Tel.: +1 816 891 0555 Tel.: +971 4 299 1980 info@hu.multivac.com...

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