Contents Safety ......................8 Introduction ....................9 General System Description ..................9 System Components ..................... 9 Specifications ......................10 Dimensions ......................11 Installation and Set Up ................12 Unpacking ........................12 Assembly ........................12 Product Tray ......................12 Power Cord ......................13 Location Requirements ....................
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Troubleshooting ..................31 Parts List ....................33 VS1620 Spare Parts List ..................... 33 Electrical ........................34 Electrical Panel ....................... 34 Electrical Parts List ....................35 Electrical Schematic (Sheet 1 of 2) ................. 36 Electrical Schematic (Sheet 2 of 2) ................. 37 VS1620 L-Sealer Tunnel Combo Unit .................
Safety 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.
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...
10 Introduction 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...
Introduction 11 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...
For shipping the product tray has been disassembled from the L-Bar Sealer. Assembly The Eastey L-Bar Sealer has been assembled at the factory and requires very little assembly. Product Tray The product tray contains both the film roller and the perforating pinwheel. The product tray has been disassembled from the sealer for shipping.
Installation and Set Up 13 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.
14 Installation and Set Up 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...
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Installation and Set Up 15 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...
16 Installation and Set Up 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.
Installation and Set Up 17 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.
18 Installation and Set Up 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.
Operation 19 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 Emergency Stop E-STOP Energizing Seal Band Time Adjustment* *See Caution.
20 Operation 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”...
Operation 21 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.
22 Operation Sealer Operation Seal Time Use the “Seal TIME” timer to set the seal time. The seal time is the amount of time that the magnets will hold the seal head down on the film. The seal time may vary according to the type of film in use.
Note: The Energizing Seal Band Time Adjustment has been set at the Eastey facility and should not have to be changed. See the information below for adjustment if needed. The Energizing Seal Band Time is the amount of time that the seal band will be energized when in the cutting position.
24 Operation Shutting Down When shutting down it is important to let the temperature inside the shrink tunnel cool down before turning off the main power. Turn the Heater switch to the “OFF” position. Attention! Do not turn the conveyor and blower off until the shrink tunnel has cooled down considerably.
Maintenance 25 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.
26 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.
Maintenance 27 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.
28 Maintenance Seal Band Seal Band Teflon Tape Teflon Tape Ceramic Bead Teflon Tape (both sides of seal band) 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 Seal pads are designed to be easy to install and replace.
Maintenance 29 Extrusion Silicone Extrusion Silicone Teflon Tape Silicon Ceramic Corner Radius Guide 2. Apply Teflon tape close up to the seal band 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.
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30 Maintenance Reinstall and secure red cover over spring compensator. Reinstall and secure red cover over spring compensator.
Troubleshooting 31 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Power not connected. Connect power; switch on. Control power lamp does not light. Fuse burned out. Replace fuse. Defective switch. Replace switch. Disconnected wire. Check wire connections. ...
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32 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Wrong RPM of material Adjust to correct RPM. Material does not move. mounting roller. Chain tension clamping Adjust chain clamping to correct is set too tight. tension. Chain tension clamping ...
Parts List 33 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...
38 Parts List VS1620 L-Sealer Tunnel Combo Unit Main Assembly...
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Parts List 39 ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER PAGE Base Frame With Main Control Panel VS1620AA Infeed Height Adjustment Mechanism VS1620AB 3(a) Heat Tunnel Support And Wire Conveyor (Standard) VS1620DA 3(b) Heat Tunnel Support And Flat Belt Conveyor (Optional) Heat Tunnel Outer Jacket VS1620DC L-Sealer And Frame VS1620E...
40 Parts List Base Frame With Main Control Panel (VS1620AA) ITEM Q’TY PART NUMBER ITEM Q’TY PART NUMBER LTM504-AP11 LTS504P-HP05 VS1620-AP01 LTS504P-HP06 VS1620-AP02 VS1620-HP02 VS1620-HP01 VS1620-HP03 LTS504P-AM01 VS1620-HP04 LTS504P-AM02 LTS504P-AM09 LTS504P-HP07 5BD01075X25...
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Parts List 41 ITEM Q’TY PART NUMBER ITEM Q’TY PART NUMBER 5BD31M20X180 VS1620-OP03 5BE06SC20UU VS1620-EM10...
42 Parts List Infeed Height Adjustment Mechanism (VS1620AB) Q’TY Q’TY ITEM PART NUMBER ITEM PART NUMBER VS1620-AP03 VS1620-AP04 LTS504P-AM03 VS1620-AP05 LTS504P-AP07 LTS504P-AM05 LTS504P-AP06 LTS504P-AM07 LTS504P-AM04 LTS504P-AM06 LTS504P-AP08 LTS504P-AM08 LTS504P-AP09 LTS504P-BP11...
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Parts List 43 Q’TY Q’TY ITEM PART NUMBER ITEM PART NUMBER 5BE0151202 5BE016001ZZ 5BF01LTS504PAC01 5BA0113X180 5BC01KRN250X1+FR90 5BF011B3X15T12M64 5CH0151K40GNCT LTS504P-EM01 5CH615GN18K LTS504P-EP18 LTS504P-BP12 LTS504P-EP19 5BF01LTS504PAC02 5BE03UFL002...
44 Parts List Heat Tunnel Support And Wire Conveyor (VS1620DA) Q’TY PART NUMBER Q’TY PART NUMBER ITEM ITEM VS1620-DP01 LTS504P-DP11 VS1620-DP02 LTS504P-DP12 LTS504P-DM01 LTS504P-DP13 LTS504P-DM02 VS1620-DP03 LTS504P-DC03 VS1620-DP04 LTS504P-DC04 VS1620-DP05 LTS504P-DP09 VS1620-DP06 LTS504P-DC02 5BE03UFL004 LTS504P-DP10 5BF01LTS504PDC01...
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Parts List 45 Q’TY PART NUMBER Q’TY PART NUMBER ITEM ITEM 5BE016004ZZ 5CH0151K40GNCT 5BF011B4X18T20M66 5CH615GN18K 5BF011B3X18T15M65 5BF011B3X15T10M64 5BA02A4X063126 5BA0113X038 – 5FA019X1312XCMX...
46 Parts List Heat Tunnel Support And Flat Belt Conveyor Q’TY PART NUMBER Q’TY PART NUMBER ITEM ITEM VS1620-DP01 LTS504P-DP09 VS1620-DP02 LTS504P-DC02 LTS504P-DM01 LTS504P-DP10 LTS504P-DM02 LTS504P-DP11 LTS504P-DC03 LTS504P-DP12 LTS504P-DC04 LTS504P-DP13...
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Parts List 47 Q’TY PART NUMBER Q’TY PART NUMBER ITEM ITEM VS1620-DP03 5BF011B3X18T15M65 VS1620-DP04 5BA02A4X063126 VS1620-DP05 5BB0650395X1626 VS1620-DP06 5CH0151K40GNCT 5BE03UFL004 5CH615GN18K 5BF01LTS504PDC01 5BF011B3X15T10M64 5BE016004ZZ 5BA0113X038 5BF011B4X18T20M66...
52 Parts List Film Unwind And Product Tray (VS1620G) Q’TY Q’TY ITEM PART NUMBER ITEM PART NUMBER LTM504-GM06 LTM504-GM02 LTM504-GM07 VS1620-GP02 LTM504-GC01 VS1620-GP01 5BE016200ZZ VS1620-GP03 5HFLSA504CGM17X2 VS1620-GM09 LTM504-GM01 VS1620-GM01...
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Parts List 53 Q’TY Q’TY ITEM PART NUMBER ITEM PART NUMBER VS1620-GM08 VS1620-GM06 VS1620-GM02 VS1620-GM07 VS1620-GM04 5BE010606ZZ VS1620-GM03 5BC04801025M630 VS1620-GM05 5BE016003ZZ...
56 Parts List Interior Heat Tunnel And Cupola Vent (LTS504P-DB) Q’TY Q’TY ITEM PART NUMBER ITEM PART NUMBER LTS504P-DP14 LTS504P-DP20 LTS504P-DP15 5AF02A40550X207 LTS504P-DP16 5Y2851 LTS504P-DP17 5AF9112 LTS504P-DP18 5AG025X76X3 LTS504P-DP19 LTS504P-DP23 LTS504-DM03...
Parts List 57 Exit Roller Assembly (VS1620DB) Q’TY PART NUMBER Q’TY PART NUMBER ITEM ITEM VS1620-DM02 VS1620-DP10 VS1620-DM03 VS1620-DM01 VS1620-DP09 5BE010606ZZ...
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.
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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...
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