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Summary of Contents for Oktober MK16s
- Page 1 OKTOBER CAN SEAMERS MKseries Operation Manual Version 2. May 17, 2019...
- Page 2 SET-UP Check out the how-to videos on our website! To remove your seamer from its box, lift as shown below. It is heavy (~45lbs) so use caution while lifting. Locate your seamer on a flat, level tabletop or bar-height surface. Make sure there is enough room around the seamer to move around it easily.
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Page 3: Safety Precautions
!!!SAFETY PRECAUTIONS!!! -Since canning is likely to create a wet environment, make sure the flooring around the seamer is non-slip. -Always plug the seamer into a GFCI outlet to avoid shocking hazards. -Pay attention to things like loose clothing, long hair, etc. The can and upper and lower chucks will be spinning and can cause injury if anything gets wrapped around them. - Page 4 MKseries SEAMER DIAGRAM...
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Page 5: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED Your seamer comes calibrated and ready to go so you shouldn’t need to adjust anything. If you do have an issue, check the troubleshooting list at the end of the manual. There are a few things that may need to be adjusted due to shipping, issues, etc. - Page 6 Seaming Seaming is super simple. The basic idea is to rotate the right handle all the way to its stop, back it off to its starting position, then do the same for the left handle. The can spins fast enough that the speed you go isn’t super critical, but you don’t want to slam the handles in either.
- Page 7 Make sure the correct adapter is in place for the can size you plan to use. Adapters generally snap onto the top of the standard adapter like a “Lego” piece. 1. -Rotate both operation levers outward to their starting positions. 2.
- Page 8 Daily Maintenance -Wipe down the seamer with warm water and a rag to keep it clean of sticky residue. You can add a small amount of sanitizer or dish soap, but it is NOT suggested to use other cleaners. Warm water is all that is needed to break up sticky residues.
- Page 9 Our method of seam inspection requires a “tear-down tool,” some nippers or wire cutters, and a set of calipers. The tear-down tool and calipers are available on the Oktober website. When measuring the seam thicknesses, the calipers should be parallel to the inside taper of the can (as shown below), rather than parallel to the straight sides of the can.
- Page 10 Complete the first operation ONLY, remove the can from the seamer, and measure the first operation seam thickness as shown. First Operation Seam Thickness: MK16s (and MK19s) .074in - .078in MK32 .104in - .112in Place the can back into the seamer and run the second operation.
- Page 11 Start from the notch that you cut with the nippers. Measure the “cover hook length” in at least 3 places around the inside lip of the removed seam. Cover Hook Length: MK16s (and MK19s) .053in - .065in MK32 .065in - .085in...
- Page 12 Measure the “body hook length” in at least 3 positions around the perimeter of the can. Body Hook Length: MK16s (and MK19s) .055in - .075in MK32 .072in - .088in ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Calibration If any of the measurements from the seam inspection aren’t within the specifications, it may be time to adjust the seamer’s calibration.
- Page 13 Vertical roller position Remove the seamer’s top cover (see MKseries Seamer Diagram) The gap between the roller and the top surface of the upper chuck needs to be set to a minimum (see diagram above). Basically the gap should be as small as possible, while allowing free rotation of the roller when it is engaged over the chuck (hard-stop position).
- Page 14 While adjusting the gap, you will need to push UP on the bottom of the roller. That will hold the assembly against the lower adjuster nut while you make adjustments. Adjust the lower nut and spin the roller by hand until it starts to be slightly difficult to turn, then back the nut off just enough to allow the roller to turn freely again.
- Page 15 Once the force is set to zero, rotate the upper nut: 1-3/4 turns for MK16s and MK19s (10-11 “flats” of the side of the nut) 2-1/2 turns for MK32s (15-16 “flats” of the side of the nut) Snug up the lower base adjuster nut Test a can by seaming it and measuring the body hook.
- Page 16 Other Maintenance Seaming Rollers: The bearings in the seaming rollers are oil-impregnated bronze bearings and are nearly maintenance free. If the rollers become sticky, they probably need to be thoroughly rinsed with water to break up the sticky residue. In extreme cases, you can remove the entire roller assembly out of the seamer and soak it in warm water (see diagram below).
- Page 17 Troubleshooting Can does not spin when seamer is turned on Sometimes during shipping, the motor gets displaced enough for the drive belt to slip off the pulleys. Unplug the seamer and remove the top cover and check to make sure the belt is correctly running over all three pulleys (see below). If it is not, you should be able to slip the belt back on by first wrapping it around the black pulleys, then slipping the belt over the inside edge of the white plastic pulley.
- Page 18 to be in-line with the larger pulley. Tighten the screw, place the belt onto the pulleys, and test by spinning the large pulley by hand. If the belt stays on the pulleys then it is aligned properly. If the seamer does not turn on, it may be because either the thermal overload switch (located on the bottom of the motor) or circuit breaker (white button located on the backside of the electrical box) has tripped.
- Page 19 Make sure you have the correct type of end for the upper chuck. There are several can end “profiles” available, and they are not compatible with eachother. The B64 profile comes standard on Oktober seamers, others are available when you place your seamer order. They can also be swapped out fairly easily.
- Page 20 Broken Handle If you do happen to break a handle off, it is easy to replace. Chances are, the broken threads are still in the roller housing. To remove them, use a small drill bit (1/8in works well) to “drill out” the threads. You won’t actually drill into the metal, but the bit will use friction to spin the threads out the other side of the hole.