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Floeter AirWave 2 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Contents Safety guidelines Air cushion types – Type 7 filler Air cushion types – Type 8 wrapper Machine overview Technical data Recommended settings Accessories and spare parts Initial operation Operating instruction Preset function – quick selection Lock function Change the knife Change the Teflon belt Change the transport belt...

  • Page 3: 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 4: Air Cushion Types - Type 7 Filler

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Air cushion types – Type 7 filler Our standard version – Polyethylene 20 µm 7.1-7.3 with 700 m; 7.4-7.5 with 600 m Type 7.1 AirWave air cushion filler 100 x 210 mm Ideal for filling small voids and for use as an intermediate layer Type 7.2 AirWave air cushion filler 150 x 210 mm Ideal for filling medium-sized voids and for use as an air cushion ring Type 7.3 AirWave air cushion filler 200 x 210 mm...

  • Page 5: Air Cushion Types - Type 8 Wrapper

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Air cushion types – Type 8 wrapper Our standard version – Polyethylene 20µm 8.1-8.6 with 450 m; 8.3 600 with 300 m Type 8.1 AirWave wrapper 420mm 2 large chambers 2 large chambers for large volumes and for use as a top layer Type 8.2 AirWave wrapper 420mm 2 small chambers 2 chambers for moulded components, edge protection, and wrapping...

  • Page 6: 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 Extendable base Film channel Spare part compartment Technical data Power supply: 115-240 V;...

  • Page 7: Recommended Settings

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Recommended settings Recommended Recommended Air Blowing Time Temperature [°C] Volume Cushion Type 12m/min 20m/min 12m/min 20m/min 12m/min 20m/min °C °C (20µm): 235-250 250-270 30-45 30-50 235-250 250-270 30-45 35-50 235-250 250-270 35-50 35-50 +0,1 +0,3 235-250 250-270 35-50 35-50 +0,1 +0,3...
  • Page 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Recommended Recommended Air Blowing Time Cushion Temperature [°C] Volume Type 12m/min 20m/min 12m/min 20m/min 12m/min 20m/min °C °C Super (12µm): *8.1 200-220 60-80 *8.2 200-220 60-80 **8.3 200-220 220-240 70-90 80-95 -0,1 **8.4 200-220 220-240 70-90 80-95 -0,1 -0,3 200-220 220-240...

  • Page 9: Accessories And Spare Parts

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Accessories and spare parts Power cord (1 pcs) Hex key (3 pcs) Teflon belt (1 pcs) Knife (1 pcs) Fuse (1 pcs) Film guide pins (2 pcs)

  • Page 10: Initial Operation

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Initial operation Switch on machine Connect power to the machine and switch on the machine. The start screen will appear automatically after approximately 3 seconds on the display.
  • Page 11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Insert film roll Please rotate the spindle anti-clockwise (about 1/2 turn) to unlock the core holder. To load and also to unload a film roll. Turn clockwise to lock. Please note that the roll sits all the way on the spindle.

  • Page 12: Operating Instruction

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating instruction Use the touch display to set the sealing temperature, film length, and air volume. Start, Stop function Once machine is powered on the sealing unit starts heating up. When set target temperature is achieved „Start panel“ change color.
  • Page 13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Adjust seal temperature Adjust seal temperature by touching temperature panel Touch to adjust target temperature. Then touch to close setting page and return to start screen. The machine starts heating or cool down until set temperature. Please have a little patience. Air cushion production can only start when target temperature is achieved.

  • Page 14: Preset Function - Quick Selection

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Preset function – quick selection Five presets with temperature, air volume, running speed and Blowing time are possible for a quick selection. Programming can be done at programming level. Touch at start screen to get to the screen for selecting program For quick selection of a preset touch assigned number (1, 2, 3, 4, or 5) and keep in touch until return to start screen.

  • Page 15: Lock Function

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Lock function Control panel can be locked, to prevent setting changes by unauthorized person. Touch at start screen to get to the screen for entering code. Enter code “1-2-3”, touch to confirm and return to start screen Touch to return to start screen without lock function.

  • Page 16: Change The Knife

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Change the knife You can easily change the knife for AirWave2 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! You must follow this step.
  • Page 17 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Step 3: Remove the knife Undo the locating screw with the provided hex key. Remove the blade bracket. Caution!! Even used blades are extremely sharp! Step 4: Change blade Undo the little screw which fixes the blade with the provided hex key.
  • Page 18 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Step 5: Insert the knife Insert the knife into the slot at the machine and fix it with the screw. Remount the upper cover and fix it with the screws with provided hex key.

  • Page 19: Change The Teflon Belt

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Change the Teflon belt You can easily change the Teflon belts at AirWave2 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.
  • Page 20 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Step 3: Loosen transport rolls Turn the tension lever to move the transport rolls apart. Step 4: Release Teflon belts Push the lower of the two guiding rollers to the right against the spring to release the tension for the lower Teflon belt.
  • Page 21 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Step 6: Tension the belts Turn the tension lever back to the left to press the transport rolls against each other. Step 7: Close the machine covers Fit the covers of the Teflon belts and screw it with the prepared hex key. Lower cover first and then the upper one.

  • Page 22: Change The Transport Belt

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Change the transport belt You can easily change the transport belt at AirWave2 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.
  • Page 23 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Step 4: Release transport belt Push the upper left guiding rollers to the right against the spring to release the tension for the transport belt. Remove the slackened transport belt from the rollers. Step 5: Insert new transport belt Place the new transport belt over the right transport rollers now press the left roll to the right against the spring...
  • Page 24 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Step 7: Close the machine covers Fit the upper cover and screw it with the prepared hex key. Now you can reconnect the power cord and switch on the machine.

  • Page 25: Film Guide Pins

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Film guide pins For a more effective air volume or better film guide for the film Types 8.3 - 8.5 use the two guiding pins. Screw the pins at the machine casing with the prepared hex key Thread the film through the pins and over the airpipe.

  • Page 26: Error Codes

    Error film Roll of film is empty or film is misthreaded Error electric Please contact our Floeter Service if this Error occurs repeatedly or if it would not be possible to reset. Error heating Please contact our Floeter Service if this Error occurs...

  • Page 27: 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 28 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Mobile table solution Bring your machine to the ideal working height. (compatible with Docking station) Docking station For a decentralized consumption with mobile rolling container completely independent of machine position. The large roll coiler For the production of endless rolled sheets of the cushion mats Roll trough For an easy storage of endless rolled sheets in optimum...

  • Page 29: Advanced Settings

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Advanced settings To change advanced settings touch at start screen. Enter code “1-3-5”, continue with and choose desired submenu. Factory Submenu in Level 135 meaning Choices setting - 12 m/min - 20 m/min Production Running speed 12 m/min With Jumbo roll holder: speed - 12JR m/min...

  • Page 30: Maintenance & Cleaning

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Maintenance & Cleaning The AirWave2 is a low maintenance machine. Mechanically claimed parts can show traces of abrasion after certain operating time. Furthermore there can occur contamination or residues at the AirWave2. Our recommendation at regular intervals: Check Teflon belts and replace as the circumstances require Check blue transport belt and replace as the circumstances require Check red and white transport rolls regarding contamination and grip clean or replace if necessary...

  • Page 31: Warranty

    Damage caused by machine downtimes Contact: FLOETER Verpackungs-Service GmbH Robert-Bosch-Str. 17 71701 Schwieberdingen Germany tel: 0800 FLOETER (free within Germany) e-mail: info@floeter.com tel: +49 (0) 71 50 / 92396-0 Declaration of Conformity The machine AirWave2 and it´s equipment is compliant with the relevant harmonized standards listed according to EG-Regulations 2006/42/EG, the European EMC Directive 2014/30/EU and LVD Directive 2014/35/EU.

  • Page 32: 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/support FLOETER Verpackungs-Service GmbH Robert-Bosch-Straße 17 71701 Schwieberdingen Germany tel.: +49 (0) 7150 / 92396 - 0 Info@floeter.com www.floeter.com...

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