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User manual www.audion.com Continuous Sealer D 552 AVT D 552 AVT ENG Rev.01...
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Audion Elektro BV is not liable for any damage or problems resulting from the use of parts other than original parts. If this operating manual does not provide instructions for certain repairs, settings or maintenance, please contact your dealer or Audion Elektro BV.
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Continuous Sealer D 552 AVT Please read this operating manual carefully before using the sealer or carrying out maintenance on it. The sealer is part of the Audion product range. We also provide: - Impulse sealers. - Heat sealers. - Continuous sealers.
Continuous Sealer D 552 AVT 1.3 Warranty conditions and liability Subject to the restrictions stated below, we provide a 12-month warranty regarding the products delivered by us. This warranty is limited to manufacturing defects and therefore does not cover any malfunctions caused by any form of wear, or any part of the delivered product that is subject to wear.
2 Safety 2.1 Symbols used in this manual The following symbols are used in this user manual: A tip on how a task can be carried out more efficiently. Instructions for carrying out a task in the correct manner. Danger of injury to the user or damage to the sealer if the instructions are not observed.
Continuous Sealer D 552 AVT 2.2 User The sealer should only be operated by authorised personnel. Improper use of the sealer may lead to serious personal injury and considerable material damage. Keep bystanders at a distance. Do NOT allow unauthorised personnel to operate the sealer.
2.3 Safety instructions The sealer meets the fundamental health and safety requirements of the European Community. This means that the sealer can be operated and maintained safely if all safety instructions are carefully observed. However, improper or careless use can create dangerous situations. Observe the safety instructions in this user manual.
Continuous Sealer D 552 AVT • Do not switch the sealer back on until the malfunction has been repaired. • Should any liquid or foreign object enter the machine, switch off the sealer and immediately remove the plug from the wallsocket and have the sealer checked by maintenance personnel before using it again.
2.4 Safety provisions The sealer has the following safety provisions: 1. Safety covers. - Electrical and mechanical parts in the housing are protected. 2. Metal parts are earthed. - No dangerous voltage can develop between (external) metal parts and the earth.
Continuous Sealer D 552 AVT 3 Installation 3.1 Unpacking the sealer Check the following when unpacking the sealer: 1. Are all parts and accessories present? - Sealer - User manual The sealer is packaged in environmentally friendly material that can be disposed of as ordinary household waste.
Continuous Sealer D 552 AVT 3.4 Adjusting the sealer You can make the following adjustments: • Height of sealing unit in relation to the conveyor belt; to adjust the length of the bags. • Horizontal distance between conveyor belt and sealing unit; to adjust the position of the bags on the conveyor belt.
3.4.3 Adjusting the height of the conveyor belt The height of the conveyor belt is adjusted as follows: 1. Loosen the 2 mounting nuts at the back of the conveyor-belt brackets. 2. Take the conveyor belt from the frame. Always make sure two people lift the conveyor belt from the frame together.
Continuous Sealer D 552 AVT 4 Description of the sealer 4.1 Function The Continuous Sealer is a band sealer for the packaging of a wide variety of products in larger quantities. The products are packaged in ready-to-use bags and subsequently sealed. The sealer is suitable for the sealing of ready-to-use bags made of polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), thin PVC, and various laminates with a thickness of between 20μm and 150μm.
1. Housing 2. Control panel 3. Conveyor belt 4. Setting of distance and height of the conveyor belt in relation to the sealing unit 5. Frame with castors. The sealer comprises a frame with castors onto which a conveyor belt and housing are mounted.
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Continuous Sealer D 552 AVT 1. Display Indicates the actual sealing temperature, speed or a malfunction notification. While adjusting the values, the set value will be shown. 2. Prog Press to change the settings menu of the sealer. An led next to the button will indicate which setting can be adjusted: Temp, the sealing temperature.
5 Operation 5.1 Preparing the sealer for production 5.1.1 Switching on the sealer Switch on the sealer as follows: 1. Set the to ’1’. MAIN SWITCH If necessary, put the plug in the socket. 2. If necessary, turn the EMERGENCY STOP clockwise to reset it.
Continuous Sealer D 552 AVT 5. Press the button until the actual PROG sealing temperature is once again shown in the display. The T led will blink if the set temperature deviates more than 5°C from actual sealing temperature. Make a number of trial seals and, if...
5.1.4 Starting the sealer Start the sealer as follows: 1. Press the S button. TART 2. Wait until the T led is no longer blink- ing. The sealer has now reached the set temperature ready sealing. 5.2 Sealing Bags are sealed as follows: 1.
Continuous Sealer D 552 AVT 5.3 Stopping the sealer (S mode) TANDBY After use, stop the sealer as follows to put it in S mode: TANDBY 1. Press the S button. TART The sealer will now switch to mode; the display will TANDBY show "---".
5.4 Emergency stop In case of an emergency, switch off the sealer completely as follows: 1. Press the EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON In case of emergency situations, always make use of the EMERGENCY immediately. STOP BUTTON Do not use the EMERGENCY STOP to switch off the sealer in BUTTON normal circumstances.
Continuous Sealer D 552 AVT 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting only performed authorised maintenance personnel. In the event of a malfunction, always remove the plug from the socket before attempting to solve the problem. If the problem cannot be solved using the troubleshooting table below, please contact your dealer or Audion.
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Problem Cause Solution The cooling is not work- The blower is not on. Switch on the blower. ing. The cooling plates are Set the cooling plates set too high. correctly. Internal malfunction. Contact your dealer or Audion. Error code E1 Frequency setting 50 Hz Check the frequency of or 60 Hz (PCB jumpers)
Continuous Sealer D 552 AVT 7 Maintenance Maintenance should only be performed by authorised maintenance personnel. Always remove the plug from the socket before carrying out any maintenance work. Do not use any water, abrasive cleaning agents, chemical solvents or other liquids when cleaning the machine.
7.1 Maintenance schedule 7.1.1 Daily maintenance Daily maintenance should be carried out by the operating personnel (see foreword). Part Work PTFE belts Make sure the PTFE belts are clean. If necessary, clean with a damp cloth. Heating blocks Make sure the heating blocks are clean. If necessary, clean with a damp cloth.
Continuous Sealer D 552 AVT 7.2 Switching off the sealer and opening the protective cover Open the protective cover as follows: 1. Set the main switch to ’0’. 2. Remove the plug from the socket. Never carry out maintenance on the Continuous Sealer while it is live.
7.3 Replacing the PTFE belts Warning! The heating blocks can still be hot, even if the sealer has been switched off for a while. Replace the PTFE belts as follows: 1. Put the cooling plate, the after-press roller and the heating block in the uppermost position.
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Continuous Sealer D 552 AVT 5. Pull the locking pins of the tension roll- ers upward and allow the tension rollers to gently spring back. Make sure the PTFE belts run smoothly across the rollers. 6. Place the V belts back across the pullies.
7.4 Replacing the V belts Replace the V belts as follows: 1. Remove the V belts by pushing these from the pullies. 2. Place the V belts back across the pullies. Make sure the V belts run smoothly across the rollers with the serrated edge on the outside.
Continuous Sealer D 552 AVT 7.6 Replacing the heating elements Replace the heating elements as follows: 1. Loosen the clamping screws in the connecting block. 2. Pull the wires from the connecting block. 3. Cut through the cable binders. 4. Put the heating block in the uppermost position.
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11. Push the connecting wires through the opening. 12. Place back the heating blocks. 13. Tighten the mounting bolts again. Note that the upper heating block should still be able to move up and down somewhat after tightening of the mounting bolts. 14.
Continuous Sealer D 552 AVT 7.7 Adjusting the pressing force of the heating blocks The heating blocks are adjusted as follows: 1. Turn the setting nut to adjust the pressing force. Try to keep the pressing force down as far as possible so as to minimise wear and tear on the PTFE belts.
7.9 Adjusting the pressing force of the cooling plates The cooling plates are adjusted as follows: 1. Turn the setting nut to adjust the pressing force. Try to keep the pressing force down as far as possible so as to minimise wear and tear on the PTFE belts.
Continuous Sealer D 552 AVT 7.11 Adjusting the tension of the conveyor belt The conveyor belt is adjusted as follows: 1. Loosen the two locking nuts at the bottom of the conveyor belt a few turns. 2. Turn the tightening bolts to adjust the pressing force.
8 Disposing of the machine Correct disposal of the machines and equipment helps protect the environment and public health. 8.1 Directive 2002/96/EC According to the European Directive 2002/96/EC regarding waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), the adjacent icon indicates that the machine or the piece of equipment to which it has been applied, as it is disposed of, is to be collected separately from the other waste and may not be discarded together with residual waste.
A1.2 Technical information General Dimensions See the dimensional drawing Weight 93 kg Ambient temperature +5 ºC - +40 ºC Humidity 30% - 95% rel. without condensation Seal length unlimited Seal width 10 mm Sealing speed Max. 10 metres per minute IP value IP20 Electricity...
Continuous Sealer D 552 AVT Appendix 2 Electrical Diagram Maintenance to the electrical installation may only be performed by authorised maintenance personnel. Always remove the plug from the socket before carrying out maintenance work on the electrical installation. Electrical Diagram...
Appendix 3 Spare parts Only use original Audion parts for repairs and maintenance. Repairs and maintenance may only be performed by authorised maintenance personnel. Always keep a set of recommended consumables in stock so that a defective part can be replaced quickly and the production process resumed without delay.
Continuous Sealer D 552 AVT Appendix 4 Always keep a log of all maintenance work. Refer to Chapter 7 - ’Maintenance’ for an overview of the maintenance work to be carried out. Make a copy of the log and use it to sign off the maintenance...
Continuous Sealer D 552 AVT Appendix 5 CE declaration EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY AUDION ELEKTRO B.V., located at the Hogeweyselaan 235 in Weesp, The Netherlands herewith declares that the ALL IN SEALER 552 Type: D 552 AV(T)-2 is in conformity with the provisions of the following EEC directives: 2006/42/EC Machine Directive ;...
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