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Gima D 400 Manual

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D 400
ROTARY SEALER
GIMA S.p.a.
Via Marconi, 1 – 20060 Gessate (MI) – Italy
Tel. 02.953854.1 – Fax 02.95381167
E-Mail:
gima@gimaitaly.com
www.gimaitaly.com
Export dept.
Tel. ++39 02.953854209/221/225 – Fax ++39 02.95380056
E-Mail:
export@gimaitaly.com
www.gimaitaly.com

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  • Page 1 D 400 ROTARY SEALER GIMA S.p.a. Via Marconi, 1 – 20060 Gessate (MI) – Italy Tel. 02.953854.1 – Fax 02.95381167 E-Mail: gima@gimaitaly.com www.gimaitaly.com Export dept. Tel. ++39 02.953854209/221/225 – Fax ++39 02.95380056 E-Mail: export@gimaitaly.com www.gimaitaly.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    G I M A D 4 0 0 WARNING BEFORE USING THE MACHINE, READ CAREFULLY THIS MANUAL FOR A CORRECT USE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFE RULES. CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Use and safekeeping of this manual page 1.1 Manufacturer’s responsability limits page 1.2 Expected use page 1.2...
  • Page 4 G I M A D 4 0 0 Replacement of the heating element page 5.8 Replacement of the sealing jaws page 5.11 Replacement of the line fuses page 5.12 5.10 General main board page 5.12 5.11 Replacement of the motoreducer page 5.13 5.12 Infeed photocell calibration...
  • Page 5 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Use and safekeeping of this manual We thank you for the trust you put in us by buying our heat-sealer Gima D400. We are sure that, following correctly the instructions in this manual, you will find the quality of this product worth of appreciation.

  • Page 6: Manufacturer's Responsability Limits Page

    - partial or total non compliance with the instructions - exceptional events 1.3 Expected use The Gima D400 is a continuous heat-sealer for closing hermetically sterilization pouches with chirurgical instruments and disposables made with multilayered envelopes like polyester / polyethylene, or other multilayered envelopes bags like paper/polyethylene, aluminium/polyethylene, etc.

  • Page 7: Technical Characteristics Page

    G I M A D 4 0 0 1.4 Technical characteristics  Sealing speed 6 m/min  Electronic temperature control with 10°C - 200°C ( 1%)  Automatic stop of the heat-sealer if the sealing temperature has fallen down from setting value in a range ...
  • Page 8 G I M A D 4 0 0 1.6 Safety rules WARNING THE OPERATOR MUST BE PROPERLY TRAINED AND HAVE FULL KNOWLEDGE OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL Before electrical wiring, check if the data on the identification plate (pict.1.2) corresponds to the local power supply WARNING CONNECT THE MACHINE ONLY TO A POWER SUPPLY WITH A PROTECTIVE...
  • Page 9 G I M A D 4 0 0 Safety Signs Signs DESCRIPTION General Warning Burns due to temperature dangerous warning Electricity Danger - Dangerous Voltages 1.7 To discard the machine According to the DIRECTIVE 2012/19/EU rules this symbol indicates that the device, when its work-life is ended, must not be discarded as a urban waste.

  • Page 10: Instructions For Use

    G I M A D 4 0 0 2. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 2.1 Installation The equipment can be used in any working environment that is dry and without excessive dust, according to the chap.1.6 Place the sealer on a work surface, leaving an enough large space in front of it for the bags to run over and on the sides the space for the introduction and exit of the bags from the machine.

  • Page 11: Electrical Wiring Page

    G I M A D 4 0 0 2.3 Electrical wiring Check that the main luminous switch (n1-pict.2.2) is switch off, in the " 0 " position (OFF). Introduce the socket (n.3-pict.2.2) of the main power supply cable (n.4-pict.2.2) into the plug of the general switch (n.2-pict.2.2) before inserting the plug of the supply cable (n.4- pict.2.2) into the single phase socket.

  • Page 12: First Employ Page

    G I M A D 4 0 0 2.5 First employ WARNING: - In order to avoid imperfect seals, bad functioning and/or machine stops, the operator always must introduce into the machine the pouch well stretched as shown on the pict.2.4. pict.2.4 - The DIN 58953 P7 rules requires the pouches can be filled up max until ¾...

  • Page 13: Keys Symbols Page

    G I M A D 4 0 0 CONTROL PANEL In this section will be described the panel commands, which can be done by the operator to manage the working adjustments and the desired machine configuration. The command panel allows the operator to visualize, set and/or modify the sealing temperature parameters.

  • Page 14: Operative Visualizations Page

    G I M A D 4 0 0 3.2 Operative visualizations When starting the machine (see par.2.4) the display visualizes the firmware version and the software elaborates a diagnostic of the machine. Once completed, in case of no alarms or immediately after stopping the alarm, the view concerning the sealing temperature is visualized: T = 1 7 5 °...

  • Page 15: Machine Alarms Page

    G I M A D 4 0 0 NOTE By pushing keys Up and/or Down the characters will change quickly; by pushing once the key the change will be slow. By pushing key F with the blinking date no change will be done and the following view of the setting menu 3.3.2 Setting views sequence Following the proposed views sequence;...
  • Page 16 G I M A D 4 0 0 By pushing key SET the acoustic signal stops and the two blinking views disappear. In case one of the sealing parameters (temperature, strength, speed) is beyond the set limits, in visualization views 1) and/or 2) the relating number value will blink. If alarm is blocking (see Tab.1) the motor of the machine stops and does not start.
  • Page 17 G I M A D 4 0 0 3.5 Block – Unlock display The display lock is a software option which prevents any change in the recorded parameters/data; with a locked display all views of all menu can be visualized but it is impossible to carry on any change.

  • Page 18: Correct Functioning

    (*) GANDUS Saldatrici s.r.l socio unico takes no responsability for the given data reliability. For other materials or in case of troubles in finding the correct temperature, please send GIMA s.p.a a sampling of bags to allow comparative tests and calculate the relevant adjustment values.

  • Page 19: Normal Stop Of The Heat Sealer Page

    G I M A D 4 0 0 - never feed the pouches into the in-feed guide using a feeding speed higher than the machine transport speed; - pouches feeding too much fast, can interfere with the in-feed photocell characteristic that might cause a transport stop;...

  • Page 20: Bag Jamming Page

    G I M A D 4 0 0 4.6 Bag jamming In case of a bag jamming into the machine, do as follows: Swith off the sealer acting on the main switch (n.3-pict.1.1) and disconnect the power cable (n.2-pict.1.1). - Do not rip the bag towards the external of the machine to avoid formation of bag residuals, which could obstruct the sealing tunnel with a consequent jam of the following bag.
  • Page 21 G I M A D 4 0 0 openness: the screws (n.2-pict.4.1) will be screwed to the frame machine (n.3-pict.4.1). IF THE SEALER HAD BEEN OFF FROM FEW TIME, TO AVOID BURNS NOT TOUCH SEALBARS (pos. B-pict.4.3). Insert the reverse lever (n.2-fig.4.2), supplied together with the sealer, into the holes of the upper motor pulley (n.1-fig.4.2): see fig.4.2.

  • Page 22: Pouches Expulsion Page

    G I M A D 4 0 0 unscrew the 2 screws (n 5-pict.4.1) and open the frontal cover (n.4-pict.4.1) of the machine Disconnect the motor group (3-pict.4.4): turning clockwise it after loose the upper locking screw (n.2-pict.4.4) and the rotation screw (n.1-pict.4.3) Only if necessary, reduce sealing pressure (see par.4.2) Insert the reverse lever (n.2-fig.4.2), supplied together with the sealer, into the relaive holes in the upper motro pulley (n.1-fig.4.2): see fig.4.2.

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    G I M A D 4 0 0 5. MAINTENANCE THE MAINTENANCE OF THE SEALER MUST BE MADE ONLY BY QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS, WHO MUST HAVE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL. BEFORE ANY OPERATION, TURN OFF THE MACHINES WILL TAKE THE SWITCH (n.3-fig.1.1) BY POSITION O (OFF) AND DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD (n.2-pict.1.1).
  • Page 24 G I M A D 4 0 0 Pressure wheel Pressure wheel grooves pict.5.2 SEALING JAWS Check periodically that the surfaces (in PTFE made) of the sealing jaws (n.1 and n.2-pict.5.3) in contact with the pouches are clean without any rest of pouches; on the contrary, clean them with a soft band or with a small plastic or wooden stick.
  • Page 25 G I M A D 4 0 0 Safety thermostat Upper transport belt Lower transport belt pict.5.4 5.3.1 Thermic protection through thermostat (n.1-pict.5.4), which intervenes if there is a lack on the PLC temperature electronic control. Its intervention will prevent from any danger of overheating, by stopping the machine. If you do not switch off the machine through the main green luminous switch (n.3-pict.1.1), after the stopping of the machine through the thermostat (n.1- pict.5.4), the sealer will restart as soon as the temperature lowers till a value...
  • Page 26 G I M A D 4 0 0 4. take out the sensible terminal of the probe (n.3-pict.5.6) from the lower sealing jaw 5. take out the cable (n.2-pict.5.6) from the locknut and remove the probe from the machine 6. replace it with a new one during the mounting operation of the new probe strew the sensible terminal with conductor paste 7.
  • Page 27 G I M A D 4 0 0 4. Keep the head screw (n.2-pict.5.7) stop, turn clockwise the nut (n.3-pict.5.7) and lock it 5. Close the frontal cover of the machine Any pressure increase must be limited to not damage the counter wheel ring (n.3- pict.5.7) and the motor .
  • Page 28 G I M A D 4 0 0 pict.5.8 1 Motoreducer Upper screw Locking motoreducer 3 Support motoreducer pict.5.9 1 Pin upper pulley Upper transport bar 11 Safety thermostat 2 Upper pulley Pin upper pulley 12 Lower transport belt 3 Plug upper bar Upper motor pulley 13 Lower transport bar 4 Transport bar spring...
  • Page 29 G I M A D 4 0 0 Act as follows: open the upper cover and the frontal cover following the instructions to the par.5.1 discharge the sealing pressure (see par.5.5) After loosening the upper screw lock (n.2-pict.5.8) and the screw rotation (n.14- pict.5.9), disconnect the motoreducer unit (n.1-pict.5.8) by rotating in the direction of the arrow the arrow fig.5.8 disengage the motor reducer (n.1-pict.5.9) turning it anticlockwise (see arrow in...
  • Page 30 G I M A D 4 0 0 Correct tensioning when the belt has small vertical oscillations during the transport D. How to mount the upper trasport belt Insert the upper transport belt (n.5-pict.5.9) first of all on the upper motor pulley (n.2- pict.5.9), then on the upper conduct pulley (n.2-pict.5.9) Stretch the upper trasport belt and fixing the lower pivot lower conduct pulley (n.1- pict.5.9) with the relative screw...
  • Page 31 G I M A D 4 0 0 unscrew the nut n.3-pict.5.12) unscrew the no-head screw (n.1-pict.5.12) of the heating element unscrew the two guide pins (n.1 and n.4-pict.5.14) remove from the machine the assemby jaws+heating element (n.2-pict.5.14) 2. REPLACEMENT OF THE UPPER HEATING ELEMENT insert the new heating element in the upper sealing jaw in such a way that it is completely contained into the jaw seat.
  • Page 32 G I M A D 4 0 0 remount everything by following the reverse procedure fig.5.10 1 Screw of the upper ground cable Safety thermostat 2 Lower locknut Screw of the lower ground cable 3 Upper adjusting nut pict.5.11 (pos.4-pict.5.10) pict.5.12 (pos.1-pict.5.10) pict.5.13 (pos.5-fpict.5.10) 1 Spacer washers...

  • Page 33: Replacement Of The Sealing Jaws Page

    G I M A D 4 0 0 pict.5.14 Pin of the upper sealing Pin of the upper sealing jaw 2 upper sealing jaw 5 Infeed photocell Cable of the temperature 6 Main board probe 5.8 Replacement of the sealing jaws The replacement of the sealing jaws is necessary only in case of worn out of the surface coating.

  • Page 34: Replacement Of The Line Fuses Page

    G I M A D 4 0 0 When you remount the thermostat, be sure to remount the spacer washers (n.1- pict.5.1) placed between the plate and the lower sealing jaw. 5.9 Replacement of the line fuses Turning off the luminous green general switch (n.3-pict.1.1) and unplug it form the main supply (n.2-pict.1.1) open the fuse box drawer (n.1-pict.5.15) as shown pull out the fuses to be replaced (n.2-pict.5.15), eventually helping you with a...

  • Page 35: Replacement Of The Motoreducer Page

    G I M A D 4 0 0 pict. 5.16 1 Trimmer brightness display 4 Motor led 2 Infeed photocell led 5 Comon fuse heating elements and motor 3 Heating elements led 6 Heating elements fuse 5.11 Replacement of the motoreducer If you need to replace the motoreducer (n.1-pict.5.8) do as following: - open the upper cover and the frontal cover of the machine as described in par.5.1 - disconnect the 2 motor power cable terminals and the motor ground cable terminal...
  • Page 36 G I M A D 4 0 0 - close the upper cover and the frontal cover of the machine 5.12 Infeed photocell calibration The motor of the sealer should be running even when no pouches are inserted into or, on the contrary, should not start;...
  • Page 37 G I M A D 4 0 0 6. ELECTRIC SCHEME 6.1 Electric scheme 230Vac - 50/60Hz 230V - 50/60Hz blue color thermocouple cable LED5 Led motor on blue color cable main board motoreducer 230Vac terminal board line fuses 3,15AF main switch main switch lamp FTC1 infeed photocell...
  • Page 38 G I M A D 4 0 0 6.2 Electric scheme 115Vac - 50/60Hz 115V - 50/60Hz blue color thermocouple cable LED5 Led motor on blue color cable main board motoreducer 115Vac terminal board line fuses 6,3AF main switch main switch lamp FTC1 infeed photocell black color cable fuse common actuators - T 10A...

  • Page 39: Warranty Terms And Spare Parts

    The warranty is also void if the customer does not comply with the form of payment established even once. For the parts not manufactured by GIMA s.p.a, the warranty is conditioned by the one provided by the supplier. For the duration of the warranty too, if the heat-sealer is subject to any intervention by our personnel outside our seat, the manufacturer will charge work-hour and transportation fee.

  • Page 40: Problems And Solutions

    GIMA D400 8. PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS Here below you will find the possible troubles that can occur during the normal functioning of the sealer and for each one the possible solution. In case you cannot solve the troubles with these instructions, put in contact with our dealer or with us directly.
  • Page 41 GIMA D400 b) Verify that the electrical heating element is not broken: broken or disconnected The seal, at the beginning, shows a shrink of the plastic material: a) check that the sealing path is free and clean. Verify that the pouch, if it is heavy or...
  • Page 42 G IM A D 40 0 9. ACCESSORIES 9.1 Working plane The working plane is an accessory, which makes easier the pouches sliding during sealing operation. APPLICATION OF WORKING PLANE TO THE SEALER To applicate the working plane to the sealing machine, it is necessary to introduce the cavity (n.1-pict.9.1) on the backside of the plane into the two screws on the front cover n.5- pict.4.1 of the sealing machine pict.9.1...
  • Page 47 Fabbricante / Manufacturer / Constructeur / Hersteller Gandus Saldatrici s.r.l socio unico Via Milano, 5 – 20010 CORNAREDO - ITALY Tel +390293194.1 – Fax +390293568803 – www.gandus.it info@gandus.it...

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