1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Sealer Sales Manuals
  4. Food Saver
  5. SS Series
  6. Service manual

Sealer Sales SS Series Service Manual

L-bar
Hide thumbs Also See for SS Series:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
SS-Series L-Bar Sealers
Model: SS-1622HK
Distributed By:
Version 1.0
Last Updated: 2/20/20
Sealer Sales | www.sealersales.com | Tel: 818-718-8818 | E-mail: contact@sealersales.com

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the SS Series and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Sealer Sales SS Series

Summary of Contents for Sealer Sales SS Series

  • Page 1 SS-Series L-Bar Sealers Model: SS-1622HK Distributed By: Version 1.0 Last Updated: 2/20/20 Sealer Sales | www.sealersales.com | Tel: 818-718-8818 | E-mail: contact@sealersales.com...
  • Page 2 For permission requests, write to the publisher, addressed “Attention: Permissions Coordinator,” at the address below. Sealer Sales, Inc. 8820 Baird Avenue Northridge, Ca 91324 www.sealersales.com Printed in the United States of America Sealer Sales | www.sealersales.com | Tel: 818-718-8818 | E-mail: contact@sealersales.com...
  • Page 3 Sealer Sales Page 2 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY The development of a good safety program, that is rigidly enforced, is absolutely imperative when involved in the operation of industrial equipment. Our machinery is well designed and includes extremely important safety features.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Sealer Sales Page 3 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS ___________________________________________________________ Preface Unpacking Warranty Notice Warranty 9-10 Warranty Exceptions Warnings 12-14 Sealer Section Description and Specifications Installation and Basic Set-Up 16-22 Film Threading Diagram Sequence of Operation 24-27 Temperature Control Adjustment...

  • Page 5: Unpacking

    Sealer Sales is willing to assist in every possible manner to collect claims for loss or damage; however, this does not hold Sealer Sales responsible for collection on claims or replacement of material. Do not throw away damaged pallets or box until freight inspection has occurred.
  • Page 6 Sealer Sales Page 5 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual Your new L-Bar Sealer comes bolted to a pallet and has a tri-walled corrugated box strapped to the pallet to protect it. If your machine does not arrive in this condition, write on shipping paperwork that outside of box is damaged.
  • Page 7 Sealer Sales Page 6 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual Remove film rack from under L-Bar Sealer. Check film rack. You should have (1) Film Rack (4) mounting bolts (1) adjustable knob (2) film roll guides UNPACKING...
  • Page 8 Sealer Sales Page 7 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual Mount film rack roll guides as shown. See page 17 for Film Rack installation. Remove bolts holding L-Bar Sealer to pallet using 13-mm wrench. Place forks of forklift under center of lower support bar of L’Sealer frame and lift off pallet.

  • Page 9: Warranty Notice

    Sealer Sales Page 8 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual IMPORTANT WARRANTY NOTICES OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL The operating and maintenance manual has been carefully prepared to provide the user with all the information needed to properly install, operate, and maintain your Preferred Packaging equipment.

  • Page 10: Warranty

    Sales freight prepaid. Sealer Sales’ sole obligation and purchaser’s sole remedy in the event of a warranty dispute shall be, at Sealer Sales' option , to repair or replace the part in question. Labor incurred in removing or installing the defective part is covered by this warranty.
  • Page 11 Sealer Sales Page 10 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual Sealer Sales shall have no liability to any person for direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages or delay resulting from any defect negligence, or tort and customer hereby waives for itself any and all claims for punitive damages and all claims of negligence of strict liability or both.

  • Page 12: Warranty Exceptions

    Sealer Sales Page 11 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual WARRANTY EXCEPTIONS The following parts are an exception to the general warranty list on page 9. Each part listed below shall carry a 30-day warranty unless designated otherwise. SS-1622HK Sealer Parts Conveyor Belt...

  • Page 13: Warnings

    Sealer Sales Page 12 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual WARNINGS Every effort has been taken to ensure your safety while operating this machine; however, there still remain certain risks. Do not allow this machine to be operated before informing all personnel of the following warnings.
  • Page 14 Sealer Sales Page 13 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual WARNING..To minimize the potential for personnel injury, always be sure that machine operators and others working on the machinery are properly trained in the correct usage of the equipment and properly instructed regarding the safety procedures for operation.
  • Page 15 Sealer Sales Page 14 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual WARNING..It is important that the machine operator turn off the Main Power Switch when he/she has finished operating the unit. WARNING..Turn off machine and disconnect power cord from power source before attempting to work on machine.

  • Page 16: Description And Specifications

    Sealer Sales Page 15 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS OF MODEL SS-1622HK SEALER DESCRIPTION The purpose of a SS-1622HK Sealer is for medium to high volume packaging requiring excellent seals and minimal maintenance. It features a Hot Knife seal bar for sealing of films.

  • Page 17: Installation And Basic Set-Up

    Sealer Sales Page 16 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual INSTALLATION AND BASIC SET-UP IMPORTANT Read this manual carefully, and make it available to everyone connected with the supervision, maintenance, or production of this machine. Additional copies are available at your request.
  • Page 18 Sealer Sales Page 17 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual Do not attempt to install, adjust, or operate this machine without first reading the contents of this manual. Although the design of the equipment incorporates safeguards to protect operating and maintenance personnel, care should be used in operating, adjusting, and servicing.
  • Page 19 Sealer Sales Page 18 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual MOUNTING FILM Select the proper width of centerfold film for the item being packaged, allowing for width and height of package. With the package properly positioned within the film in the sealing area, allow sufficient film to overlap the sealing bars so that a seal may readily be made without any possibility of open areas due to insufficient film.
  • Page 20 Sealer Sales Page 19 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual Once threaded, separate film top from bottom and insert product tray between. Make sure that the centerfold of film is placed at the rear of the product tray. This allows the operator to insert product between the layers of film on the product tray and to prepare to move product and film into the sealing area.
  • Page 21 Sealer Sales Page 20 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual size product or different size film. Adjustments may be made with the adjustment knob attached to the bottom of the film rack. FILM BRAKE The film brake is located on the operator side of the film cradle.
  • Page 22 Sealer Sales Page 21 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual The tray is adjustable to achieve proper depth, equal to the depth of the package, allowing product to be placed exactly in the centerfold of the film each time. A locking wing screw allows you to set tray position.
  • Page 23 Sealer Sales Page 22 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual of the package is above the seal pad and the other ½ of the package is below the seal pad. This will place the seal in the center of your package and help release any film tension that may occur.

  • Page 24: Film Threading Diagram

    Sealer Sales Page 23 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual FILM THREADING DIAGRAM B-Wind Pin Perf. CF Shrink Film FILM Rollers FILM THREADING DIAGRAM...

  • Page 25: Sequence Of Operation

    Sealer Sales Page 24 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual SEQUENCE OF OPERATION Product is placed on the film separator tray. The product tray functions as a means to separate the film, allowing placement of product between upper and lower portions of the film.
  • Page 26 Sealer Sales Page 25 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual SEQUENCE OF OPERATION After setting the temperature controller for the front and side Hot Knife Seal Bars for the film type in use (see page 28 for instructions), proceed as follows. With film threaded, (see instructions for mounting film) place right hand on package and slide product into the upper left hand corner of the film (i.e.
  • Page 27 Sealer Sales Page 26 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual Place right hand under top sheet of film and on front right corner of product. Place left hand on tail of both sheets of film. Now push the package with right hand and pull the film with left hand moving package and film into lower right corner of seal area.
  • Page 28 Sealer Sales Page 27 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual The operator may then load the next package onto the product tray, thus speeding up the sealing operation. SEQUENCE OF OPERATION...

  • Page 29: Temperature Control Adjustment

    Sealer Sales Page 28 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual TEMPERATURE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT FOR SS-1622HK For Using PVC Film Set temperature controls at You should use felt pad on bottom approximately 350 degrees PVC Inserts pad for best sealing results. for best results.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Sealer Sales Page 29 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual TROUBLESHOOTING The following guidelines are provided to aid in determining the source of any operation difficulties that may develop. In performing the tests and checks which follow, carefully inspect for any loose components, broken or loose wires, poor electrical connections, etc., while testing the various...
  • Page 31 Sealer Sales Page 30 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual Seal Timer Make sure timer is not set on zero (0) on time dial. F1 – L1 --15AMP F2 – L2 -- 15 AMP Check main fuses. F7 – 1 AMP F6 – 2 AMP F5 –...
  • Page 32 Sealer Sales Page 31 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual Check to see if CR1 contactor is pulled in at all times when Main Switch is in the ON position. Wire 6 Wire 2 Wire 7 Wire 3 Check for operation of contactor – CR1.
  • Page 33 Sealer Sales Page 32 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual Check for operation of contactors CR2 and CR3. Check for 220 power on wires 7 and 8. When CR2 is pulled in, you should have 220 present on wires 9 and 10.
  • Page 34 Sealer Sales Page 33 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual Check Temperature Control thermocouple wires (Terminals + #2 and #3). First, disconnect. Next, check with meter for continuity across the two thermocouple wires. If no continuity is present across thermocouple wires, replace thermocouple.
  • Page 35 Sealer Sales Page 34 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual 11. Check heater cartridge for loose connections or broken wires at end of heater cartridge. TROUBLESHOOTING—NO HEAT TO SEAL BARS...
  • Page 36 Sealer Sales Page 35 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual UNBALANCED HEAT FROM FRONT AND SIDE SEALING BARS Make sure temperature setting is the same for both front and side seal bars. TROUBLESHOOTING—UNBALANCED HEAT FROM FRONT AND SIDE SEALING BARS...
  • Page 37 Sealer Sales Page 36 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual Check for broken or loose Check for broken or loose wires to heater cartridge. wires to thermocouple. Check for poor connections to each thermocouple wire on Temperature Control. TROUBLESHOOTING—UNBALANCED HEAT FROM FRONT AND SIDE SEALING BARS...
  • Page 38 Sealer Sales Page 37 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual WEAK SEALS AND/OR POOR FILM CUT-OFF Improper setting of temperature control. Refer to page 28 for proper adjustment. Improper operating technique. Too much film tension, make sure film is relaxed prior to sealing.
  • Page 39 Sealer Sales Page 38 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual Burned PTFE tapes 1/2” or 3/4” replace. If PTFE tapes become burned or worn, weak seal may occur. See page 47 for Replacement Instructions. Wavy silicone rubber sealing pad. Replace. (See instructions on page 48.)
  • Page 40 Sealer Sales Page 39 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual CONVEYOR – WILL NOT RUN Not set at zero. Check conveyor timer. Make sure it is not set at zero. F7 – 1 AMP F6 – 2 AMP F5 – 3 AMP F4 –...
  • Page 41 Sealer Sales Page 40 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual Drive Roller Adjustment Screw Check conveyor belt and make sure it is not adjusted too tightly. Adjust conveyor belt using Drive Roller Adjustment Screw. Check that conveyor motor sprocket set screws are not loose on shaft.
  • Page 42 Sealer Sales Page 41 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual Make sure wires number 20 and 7 are connected to C1 capacitor. Make sure RL1, 220V relay is secure in relay socket and points are not burnt. TROUBLESHOOTING—CONVEYOR WILL NOT RUN...
  • Page 43 Sealer Sales Page 42 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual MAGNETIC HOLD DOWN Dual Magnets Seal head will not stay down – sealer operates normally otherwise. Sealing Time Not at Zero Check seal timer (TR2) setting. Make sure it is not set at zero.
  • Page 44 Sealer Sales Page 43 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual Check magnet switch adjustment. Make sure switch is being activated when the seal bar is within ¼” of contact with seal pad. Press switch by hand. If no click is heard, replace switch.
  • Page 45 Sealer Sales Page 44 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual Wires 27 Wires 28 Check for 24 (nominal) volts DC output from + (positive) and – (negative) wires number 27 and 28 on terminals of rectifier. If no DC voltage, replace rectifier.
  • Page 46 Sealer Sales Page 45 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual EXCESSIVE FILM DRAG Check for proper film threading. (See diagram on page 23.) Film brake. Loosen film roll brake. Make sure film guide rolls are not restraining roll from turning freely. TROUBLESHOOTING—EXCESSIVE FILM DRAG...
  • Page 47 Sealer Sales Page 46 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual EXCESSIVE FILM WINDING OR “SPILL” Film brake. Tighten film roll brake. TROUBLESHOOTING—FILM WINDING...

  • Page 48: Maintenance

    Sealer Sales Page 47 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual MAINTENANCE TAPE REPLACEMENT The item most subject to wear on the sealer is the PTFE tape used to cover the silicone sponge rubber on the sealing bar. This ¾”x 10 mill tape should never be permitted to burn through.
  • Page 49 Sealer Sales Page 48 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual FELT PAD REPLACEMENT FOR PVC FILM 1. Remove old feet pad from bottom of seal pad. 2. Cut new length of feet pad using 1” x 1/8” thick 3. Use double sided tape or spray adhesive to allow feet pad to stick to seal rubber.
  • Page 50 Sealer Sales Page 49 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual Sealing Pad Pressure Adjustment for Head Return Cylinder Uniform pressure between the seal bar and the sealing pads must always be maintained for proper sealing uniformity. This adjustment should be checked periodically and should always be checked when sealing gaps occur.
  • Page 51 Sealer Sales Page 50 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual Adjust Height of Seal Bar Set Screws Assembly Casting To raise or lower seal bar height, adjust seal head cylinder assembly casting by loosening the three set screws on shaft. Move assembly casting forward or backward, then reset seal head by locking set screws.
  • Page 52 Sealer Sales Page 51 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual Limit Switch Adjustment The sealing cycle should not begin until the sealing head is within 1/4” or less of the film to be sealed. If the magnets energize before the head is within 1/4” of the film, loosen the lock-nut and turn the screw (located at the rear end of the side seal bar) up slightly (counterclockwise when viewed from above).
  • Page 53 Sealer Sales Page 52 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual Adjustment of Magnets for Correct Sealing Pressure All magnets have been factory adjusted for equal sealing pressure throughout the length of both the front and side seal bars. However, if an adjustment is required, proceed as follows: Disconnect the sealer’s power source.
  • Page 54 The following information is given to assist the operator in that general fashion. If the problem does not rectify itself with this general explanation, discuss it with an authorized distributor of Sealer Sales or with Sealer Sales directly. Conveyor Adjustment...
  • Page 55 Sealer Sales Page 54 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual Disconnect the three power wires from the rear of the motor. Loosen the four bolts that hold the motor mount bracket to the conveyor and slide motor mount forward. Loosen set screws on sprocket that are attached to the motor and remove sprocket.
  • Page 56 Sealer Sales Page 55 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual Replacing Front and Side Seal Bars Turn power switch to off position. Plexiglass Cover Remove front and side plexiglass safety shields. Stainless Film Clamp Remove stainless steel film clamps. MAINTENANCE—REPLACING FROM AND SIDE SEAL BARS...
  • Page 57 Sealer Sales Page 56 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual Remove the 6 Allen screws from side seal bar and 9 Allen screws from front seal bar. Remove seal blade from housing. MAINTENANCE—REPLACING FROM AND SIDE SEAL BARS...
  • Page 58 Sealer Sales Page 57 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual Replacing Heater Cartridge Plexiglass Cover 1. Remove front and side plexiglass safety shields. Plexiglass Cover 2. Remove front and side stainless steel film clamps. MAINTENANCE—REPLACING HEATER CARTRIDGE...
  • Page 59 Sealer Sales Page 58 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual 3. Remove 6 Allen bolts that hold seal blade in place.. Allen Bolts 4. Remove the 4 Allen bolts that hold the front half of the seal bar together. 5. Remove heater cartridge.

  • Page 60: Electrical Schematic

    Sealer Sales Page 59 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual S1: Power Switch PL1: Power Switch Indicator CR1: Contactor (Main Power) C1: Capaci tor FU SE R ATE F1: 15A / 250V F2: 15A / 250V F3: 10A / 250V 1A /250V...

  • Page 61: Electrical Panel Diagram

    Sealer Sales Page 60 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual ELECTRICAL PANEL DIAGRAM CONTROLS FOR SS-1622HK ELECTRICAL PANEL DIAGRAM...

  • Page 62: Parts Nomenclature

    Sealer Sales Page 61 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual MODEL SS-1622HK SEALER Item Part # Parts List Nomenclature 3500-02 Capacitor – 3 MF 400 VAC 3400-57 Conveyor Relay – 220 Volt 3400-13 Contactor Main Power 3400-12 Contactor Front Heat Control 3440-123 Contactor –...
  • Page 63 Sealer Sales Page 62 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual SS-1622HK SEALER REPLACEMENT PARTS Part # Description 3440-13 Arm Return Cylinder 3400-96 Bearing – Discharge Conveyor 3440-10 Bearing – Discharge Conveyor Stabilizer 3440-40 Belt – Discharge Conveyor 3400-102 Bolts – Mounting – Safety Shield – Side 3400-103 Bolts –...
  • Page 64 Sealer Sales Page 63 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual Part # Description 3400-23 Film Rack Bolts – 7mm x 1” 3400-25 Film Rack Guide Bolt Sleeve 3440-48 Film Rack Guide Bolts 3400-26 Film Rack Guide Knob 3400-24 Film Rack Roller 3440-49 Film Rack Roller –...
  • Page 65 Sealer Sales Page 64 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual Part # Description 3440-54 Micro Switch Activation Bolt 3440-55 Motor – Discharge Conveyor 3440-56 Mounting Bracket – Transition Rollers 3400-110 Mounting Screws – Seal Bar – Front 3400-111 Mounting Screws – Seal Bar – Side...
  • Page 66 Sealer Sales Page 65 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual Part # Description 3400-119 Seal Head Adjusting Nuts – Side 3400-60 Seal Pad – Lower – Front Mounting Bracket 3400-61 Seal Pad – Lower – Side Mounting Bracket 3440-63 Seal Pad – Lower, Mounting Bolts 3450-20 Seal Pad Sponge Rubber –...

  • Page 67: Replacement Parts List

    Sealer Sales Page 66 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual Spare Parts List Item # Part # Description Qty. Price 3400-14 Fuse Kit Fuse – 1 AMP Fuse – 2 AMP Fuse – 3 Amp Fuse—10 AMP Fuse - 15 Amp ½” x 10 mill x 10 yrd. PTFE tape...
  • Page 68 Sealer Sales Page 67 SS-1622HK Sealer Service Manual Replacement Parts...

This manual is also suitable for:

Ss-1622hk

Table of Contents