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...
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.
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;...
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;...
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;...
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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:...
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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.
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...
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.
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.
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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.
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...
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...
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...