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  • Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Contents Contents Safety guidelines Air cushion types – FILLER Air cushion types – WRAPPER Machine overview Technical data Recommended settings Accessories and spare parts Operating instructions Control panel settings Preset and lock function Change the knife Change the Transport belts Change the Counter pressure block Film guide pins Error codes...
  • Page 4: Safety Guidelines

    All persons who use this machine must be familiar with the content of these operating instructions and must carefully follow the safety guidelines. FLOETER shall not be responsible for damage resulting from improper use of the machine or non-observance of the safety guidelines.
  • Page 5: Air Cushion Types - Filler

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Air cushion types – FILLER Our standard version – Polyethylene 20 µm Type 7.1 AirWave air cushion filler 100 x 210 mm; 20 µm; 700 m Ideal for filling small voids and for use as an intermediate layer Type 7.2 AirWave air cushion filler 150 x 210 mm 20 µm;...
  • Page 6: Air Cushion Types - Wrapper

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Air cushion types – WRAPPER Our standard version – Polyethylene 20µm Type 8.1 AirWave wrapper 420mm 2 large chambers; 20µm; 450 m 2 large chambers for large volumes and for use as a top layer Type 8.2 AirWave wrapper 420mm 2 small chambers; 20µm; 450 m 2 chambers for moulded components, edge protection, and wrapping Type 8.3 AirWave wrapper 420mm 4 chambers;...
  • Page 7: Machine Overview

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Machine overview Power cord, power switch Connection jumbo roll holder (optional) Interface for external Sensor end of film control (optional) Control panel Film roll shaft Filling pipe for air supply Extendible base Film channel Spare part compartment Technical data Power supply: 230 V;...
  • Page 8: Recommended Settings

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Recommended settings Recommended Recommended Air Volume Cushion Type Temperature [°C] PE (20µm): 170-180 170-180 7.3* 170-180 7.4* 170-180 7.5* 170-180 170-180 170-180 170-180 8.4* 170-180 8.5* 170-180 170-180 8.3-600 170-180 ECO (15µm): 140-150 140-150 7.3* 140-150 7.4* 140-150 7.5* 140-150 140-150...
  • Page 9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Recommended Recommended Air Volume Cushion Type Temperature [°C] Heavy Duty (compounding material): 190-200 190-200 7.3* 190-200 7.4* 190-200 7.5* 190-200 190-200 190-200 190-200 8.4* 190-200 8.5* 190-200 190-200 8.3-600 190-200 Bio: 110-120 110-120 7.3* 110-120 7.4* 110-120 7.5* 110-120 110-120 110-120...
  • Page 10: Accessories And Spare Parts

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Accessories and spare parts Hex key (4 pcs) Teflon belt (1 pcs) Knife (1 pcs) Power cord (1 pcs) Fuse (1 pcs) Film guide pins (2 pcs)
  • Page 11: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating instructions Connect power to the machine and switch on the machine. The start screen will appear automatically after approximately 5 seconds on the control panel. Insert film roll Load the roll of film on to the film roll shaft. Please note the side of air fill channel of the film.
  • Page 12 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Pull the film above the air nozzle and through the film channel. Press the “IN/OUT button” and pull the film all the way through. The corner of the film can be cut at an angle to make it easier to fit the film over the air nozzle.
  • Page 13: Control Panel Settings

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Control panel settings Use the control panel to set the sealing temperature, film length, and air volume. Once a roll of film is loaded and all settings are correct, press “Start” to start the production of air cushions. Setting the sealing temperature The preset sealing temperature is 170°C.
  • Page 14: Preset And Lock Function

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Preset and lock function Four presets with temperature, air volume and blowing time are possible for a quick selection. Programming the presetting can be done at programming level. To program or change a preset press 2-3 sec.”0” and enter “4-5-6”. Press “SET” to get to the requested value.
  • Page 15: Change The Knife

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Change the knife You can easily change the knife for AirWave1 yourself. Step 1: Switch off the machine and disconnect power Always switch off the machine before opening it. Disconnect power to the machine by removing the power cord completely from the machine. Allow the machine to cool down! Only then open the machine casing on the right side.
  • Page 16 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Step 2: Remove the knife Undo the locating screw with the provided hex key. Remove the blade bracket. Caution!! Even used blades are extremely sharp! Step 3: Change blade Undo the little screw which fixes the blade with the provided hex key.
  • Page 17 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Step 4: Insert the knife Insert the knife into the slot at the machine casing and fix it with the screw. Remount the cover at the top, close the machine casing and fix it with the screws.
  • Page 18: Change The Transport Belts

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Change the Transport belts You can easily change the Teflon belts for AirWave1 yourself. Step 1: Switch off and disconnect power Switch off the machine and disconnect power Always switch off the machine before opening it. Disconnect power to the machine by removing the power cord completely from the machine.
  • Page 19 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Step 4: Release transport / Teflon belt Same steps for transport as for Teflon belt: Push the upper hinder guiding roll toward the one in the front against the spring, and release the tension for the transport belt. Remove the slackened transport belt Step 5: Insert new transport / Teflon belt Same steps for transport as for Teflon belt:...
  • Page 20 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Step 6: Tension the belts, close the machine. Turn the tension lever back to the left to press the transport rolls against each other. Fit the covers of the Teflon belts and screw it with the prepared hex key. Lower cover first and then the upper one.
  • Page 21: Change The Counter Pressure Block

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Change the Counter pressure block The counter pressure block of AirWave1 can easily be changed by yourself. Switch off the machine and disconnect power Always switch off the machine before opening it. Disconnect power to the machine by removing the power cord completely from the machine. Allow the machine to cool down! Step 1: Remove the covers Undo screws and remove the upper cover first and...
  • Page 22: Film Guide Pins

    This code will help you correct the error: - „Foil Empty“: film roll empty. - „Check Foil“: refeed film on to the airpipe - „Heat Error“: please contact our Floeter Service if this Error will occurs repeatedly or if it would not be possible to quit.
  • Page 23: Options And Expandability

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Options and expandability Please contact your sales advisor for further information. Distance controlled production by Bluetooth connection. With tablet or smartphone Fully automated control by the installation of a filling level sensor. Optimal for overhead compartment or mobile air cushion storage.
  • Page 24 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Rolling container always brings your air cushions to the ergonomically correct working height. Locally flexible. Mobile table solution Bring your machine to the ideal working height. (compatible with Docking station) Docking station For an decentralized consumption with mobile rolling container completely independent of machine position.
  • Page 25: Maintenance & Cleaning

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Maintenance & Cleaning The AirWave1 is a low maintenance machine. Mechanically claimed parts can show traces of abrasion after certain operating time. Furthermore there can occur contamination or residue of at the AirWave1. Our recommendation: All 30 roll changes and on demand: 1) Check Teflon belts and replace as the circumstances require 2) Check red transport rolls regarding contamination and grip clean or replace if necessary 3) The gear wheels always need to be sufficiently greased...
  • Page 26: Warranty

    Wearing parts, in particular, Teflon transport belts, knifes, and transport rollers Damage caused by machine downtimes Contact: Floeter Verpackungs-Service GmbH Robert-Bosch-Str. 17 71701 Schwieberdingen tel: 0800 FLOETER (free within Germany) e-mail: info@floeter.com tel: +49 (0) 71 50 / 9 24 83-0 www.floeter.com www.airwave1.com Declaration of Conformity The machine AirWave1 and it´s equipment is compliant with the relevant harmonized...
  • Page 27: Notes

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Notes...
  • Page 28: Support And Service

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Support and Service If you need support, advice or do you have any questions? We are here for you: www.floeter.com/en-EN/support Floeter Verpackungs-Service GmbH Robert-Bosch-Straße 17 D-71701 Schwieberdingen tel.: +49 (0) 7150 / 92483 - 0 Info@floeter.com www.floeter.com www.airwave1.com...

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