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- Page 1 VS1620 L-Bar Sealer Tunnel Combo Unit Value Series User Guide Rapid Packaging, Inc. 763-404-8900 | info@RapidPackaging.com www.RapidPackaging.com...
- Page 3 VS1620 L-Bar Sealer Tunnel Combo Unit Value Series User Guide Revised 12/18/2015 P/N VS000002 Rev D Copyright and Trademarks Copyright ©2013-2015 Eastey Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. All trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Eastey Enterprises, Inc. 7041 Boone Ave.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety ......................7 Introduction ....................8 General System Description ..................8 System Components ..................... 8 Specifications ........................ 9 Dimensions ......................10 Installation and Set Up ................11 Unpacking ........................11 Assembly ........................11 Product Tray ......................11 Power Cord ......................12 Location Requirements .................... -
Page 7: Safety
Safety 7 Safety Always disconnect electrical power before attempting maintenance to any electrical or moving parts. Do not tamper with electrical wiring. Keep hands away from moving conveyors and assemblies. Never operate this or any moving equipment without all covers and guards in place. Do not increase the factory settings on either the mechanical or electrical overload devices. -
Page 8: Introduction
8 Introduction Introduction General System Description The Eastey L-Bar Sealer and Tunnel Combo will seal and shrink wrap a variety of products all on one frame. The Eastey L-Bar Sealing Machine is very easy to set up and operate. System Components Heat Tunnel Seal Head Frame... -
Page 9: Specifications
Introduction 9 Magnet Hold Down Pinwheel Roller Film Roller Sealer Height Adjustment Wheel Energizing Seal Band Time Adjustment* *See Caution. Specifications Model L-Bar Sealing Machine Film Material Polyolefin Shrink Film 8in (20cm) – 18in (45 cm) width Voltage 220VAC 50/60Hz 30 Amps Machine Weight 662lbs (300kg) Machine Dimensions... -
Page 10: Dimensions
10 Introduction Dimensions See the table at the bottom of the previous page, page 9 (Machine Dimensions in the Specifications table), for overall machine length, width, and height. Height Length Width Side View End View... -
Page 11: Installation And Set Up
Installation and Set Up 11 Installation and Set Up Unpacking Carefully unpack the Eastey L-Bar Sealer from the shipping carton. Remove the shipping bolts and straps that secure the L-Bar Sealer and product tray to the shipping pallet. Remove the product tray and lift the Case Taper off the pallet. Attention! The Eastey L-Bar Sealer is a very heavy piece of equipment and will require a forklift or several people to... -
Page 12: Power Cord
12 Installation and Set Up Power Cord The Eastey L-Bar Sealer can be used in a variety of locations. To allow the option of hard wiring the power cord into an existing electrical panel the Eastey L-Bar Sealer is shipped without a three pronged plug attached to the power cord. If the L-Bar sealer is going to be used with a typical three pronged outlet attach a certified and approved three pronged plug to the power cord. -
Page 13: Loading The Film
Installation and Set Up 13 Aligning the Seal Head Limit Switch and Actuator The seal head limit switch and limit switch actuator are located on the hinge upright angle closest to the oven. Attention! Ensure the limit switch and cap screw that activates it are aligned and the cap screw adjusted so that the head will activate the limit switch when the front seal bar is approximately one-eighth to one-quarter inch from the lower... - Page 14 14 Installation and Set Up The film position is adjustable. Loosen the film core retaining collar lock knobs and position the shrink film roll according to the product size. Retighten the retaining collar locking knobs. Product Tray Adjustment Knob Perforation Adjustment Knob...
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Page 15: Threading The Shrink Film
Installation and Set Up 15 Product Tray End of Tray Operator Side Perforation Pinwheels Film Core Film Core Retaining Collar Retaining Collar Film and Product Alignment Diagram Threading the Shrink Film Thread the shrink film over the perforating wheel and around the end roller. Immediately after the end roller the shrink film will split, with the top of the film traveling over the product tray and the bottom traveling underneath the product tray. -
Page 16: Aligning The Shrink Tunnel
16 Installation and Set Up Aligning the Shrink Tunnel When the film, product tray and product are correctly aligned, release the red lever stopper and position the entire sealer and product tray assemblies in line with the shrink tunnel opening centering the product down the center of the tunnel. Reset the red lever stopper to lock the sealer assembly in position. -
Page 17: Seal Head Height Adjustment
Installation and Set Up 17 Seal Head Height Adjustment To adjust the vertical height of the sealing band, use the height adjustment wheel located under the sealing assembly. Turn the wheel to move the seal band position up or down. Seal Head Height Adjustment Wheel Position the sealing band as near as possible to the center of the product to be sealed. -
Page 18: Operation
18 Operation Operation The Eastey L-Bar Sealing Machine is very easy to operate. Become familiar with the control panel and timers located on the operator side of the machine. Tunnel Operation Energizing Seal Band Time Adjustment* *See Caution. Main Power To begin operation turn, the “Main Switch”... -
Page 19: Conveyor And Blower
Operation 19 Conveyor and Blower Press the Conveyor and Blower “ON” (green button) to start the conveyor and blower in the heat tunnel. To turn the conveyor and blower off press the red Conveyor and Blower “OFF” button. Tunnel Heater Turn the tunnel Heater Switch to the “ON”... -
Page 20: Blower Speed
20 Operation Blower Speed Use the “Blower SPEED” dial to set the air flow inside the shrink tunnel. The blower speed will vary according to the product dimensions and film properties. Conveyor Speed Use the “Conveyor SPEED” dial to set the conveyor speed through the shrink tunnel. -
Page 21: Take Away Time
Operation 21 Take Away Time Use the “Take-away TIME” to set the amount of time the conveyor will run. When the seal bar is released the conveyor will automatically move the product into the shrink tunnel according to the set time. The take away time will vary according to the product being sealed and the operator’s ability. -
Page 22: Sealing The Product
22 Operation Sealing the Product Advance the film across the product tray. Remember the film is split with the bottom half going beneath the product tray and to top going over the product tray. Note: For best results, the seal head should be cycled three to four times initially before sealing to warm up the upper seal head. -
Page 23: Maintenance
Maintenance 23 Maintenance The Eastey L-Bar Sealer Tunnel Combo machine will provide many hours of maintenance-free operation and requires very little maintenance for normal operation. There are a few items that may require attention from time to time. Attention! Any maintenance beyond normal cleaning and lubrication should only be performed by trained and qualified personnel. - Page 24 24 Maintenance Replacing the Seal Band, Teflon Tape, or Seal Pads The seal band, Teflon tape, silicone pads, and ceramic beads wear through normal use, and occasionally it will be necessary to replace them. Making a good seal depends on three factors: 1.
- Page 25 Maintenance 25 Lower Seal Band and Bead Disassembly To remove and replace the lower seal band, Teflon tape, and bead, do the following. 1. Disconnect the VS1620 L-Bar Sealer Tunnel Combo Unit power plug from the electrical power source. 2. Examine the L-seal area for dirt and debris and for worn parts or torn tape. 3.
- Page 26 26 Maintenance Seal Band Teflon Tape Seal Band Ceramic Bead Teflon Tape Extrusion Ceramic Bead Extrusion 6. With the parts disassembled, clean the parts as required or determine which parts need to be replaced. Upper Seal Bar Pad Ceramic beads are designed to be easy to install and replace. They are square and inserted into the channel extrusion so that if one side is worn, the pad can be repositioned rotated to use a new side.
- Page 27 Maintenance 27 Silicone Silicone Ceramic Corner Teflon Radius Guide Tape 2. Apply Teflon tape over the silicone pads for the entire length and apply the tape around the outside of the channel flanges to cover the seal pad completely. Lower Seal Bar Assembly 1.
- Page 28 28 Maintenance Reinstall and secure red cover over spring compensator. Reinstall and secure red cover over spring compensator.
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Page 29: Electrical Schematic
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- Page 44 44 VS1620 Spare Parts List VS1620 Spare Parts List PART NO. DESCRIPTION Q’TY VSSA0001 Hot Band Heater Strip VSSA0002 Upper Seal Pad 3 ft. EAST0200 2 inch 3 mil Teflon Tape, 36 yards VSSA0009 Compensator Spring VSSA0012 Compensator Bushing VSSA0013 Red Compensator Cover VSSA0015 Compensator Rod...
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Page 45: Warranty Statement
Warranty Statement 45 Warranty Statement L-Bar Sealer Tunnel Combo Sealing Machine Warranty Statement Eastey Enterprises warrants that all of the products it ships will be in good working order and free from defects in material and workmanship and will conform to the published specifications for that product. - Page 46 46 Warranty Statement LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT OR SIMILAR DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFIT OR LOST OPPORTUNITIES OF ANY TYPE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THESE PRODUCTS EVEN IF EASTEY ENTERPRISES, INC. HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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Page 47: Customer Support
Customer Support 47 Customer Support Eastey Technical Service For help installing or operating the Eastey L-Bar Sealer Tunnel Combo, please contact your authorized Eastey reseller or Eastey Technical Service at one of the numbers listed below. Toll-Free Phone 800-835-9344 Phone 763-428-4846 763-795-8867 E-mail...
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