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Instruction manual Chamber machine C100 MC06 Serial number: ............Service address: Manufacturer: MULTIVAC Sepp Haggenmüller GmbH & Co. KG Bahnhofstraße 4 D-87787 Wolfertschwenden, Germany Tel.: 0049 8334 601 0 www.multivac.com Date: 13.05.2014 The reproduction, distribution and utilization of this document as well as the communication of its contents to others without express authorization is...
Contents Contents Important information on the manual ..................6 Machine documentation ...................... 6 Changes not covered in the manual..................7 Symbols used........................7 Safety..........................9 General safety instructions..................9 1.1.1 Target group....................9 1.1.2 Unauthorised modifications and manufacture of spare parts....... 11 EC Conformity......................
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Contents Menu tree ......................... 28 Process sequence....................28 Packaging process....................29 Preset recipes ......................29 Technical specifications ................... 30 Start-up..........................34 Setting up the machine and starting it up..............34 Operation ......................... 36 Switching on the machine ..................36 Switching off the machine ..................36 Packing products......................
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Contents 6.1.2 Instructions for maintaining the machine's value ......... 49 6.1.3 Instructions on the handling of cleansers............. 50 6.1.4 Instructions on the handling of disinfectants ..........50 6.1.5 Instructions on the handling of anti-corrosion agents and lubricants ... 51 6.1.6 Instructions on the handling of cleaning devices..........
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Contents 10.2.3 Dispose of chemicals ................... 79 Spare parts........................81 Glossary ............................ 83 Index ............................86 MULTIVAC branch offices......................89 13.05.2014...
• Do not work with the machine until you have read through the manual and completely understood its contents. • Please contact MULTIVAC as soon as possible if there is some- thing you do not understand in the manual! Your comments will help us to further improve the manual.
Important information on the manual Changes not covered in the manual Changes not covered in the manual Continuous development is the foundation for ensuring that our ma- chines are technically advanced and of high quality. For this reason, you may discover slight deviations between the specifications in the manual and your machine.
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Important information on the manual Symbols used Instructions to follow are displayed in the following form: Press key A. Release screw B. Press key C. • Enumerated items are marked with bullet points. – Dashes are used to mark sub-items of enumerated lists or se- quences of steps to be taken.
Safety Safety General safety instructions The machine incorporates the latest technological principles. Never- theless, potential hazards for persons, the machine and other materi- als cannot be entirely excluded. • Before you start up the machine, read through the instruction manual and follow the instructions contained therein. •...
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Safety General safety instructions • The persons can ensure that the machine remains capable of op- eration. • The persons can perform maintenance work and inspections. The persons, who carry out work on electrical components, must have as a minimum requirement the following capabilities, knowledge and competence: •...
Genuine MULTIVAC spare parts and accessories provide the highest level of safety for personnel. Parts and equipment from other manu- facturers have not been tested by MULTIVAC and are therefore not approved. The use of such components can alter the properties of the machine and thereby impair safe operation.
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC (exception: industrial trucks such as lift trucks and die changing trolleys). Agent authorised to compile the relevant technical documentation according to Directive 2006/42/EC: MULTIVAC Sepp Haggenmüller GmbH & Co. KG Department of Technical Services Bahnhofstraße 4 87787 Wolfertschwenden, Germany Manufacturer: MULTIVAC Sepp Haggenmüller GmbH &...
Safety Intended use Any other use is considered improper and can endanger persons, the product and the machine. 1.3.1 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) The machine has been designed for use in residential, business and industrial areas (without a separate power substation, it can be con- nected directly to the public mains).
Safety Warning against incorrect use – Cleaning work. – Maintenance work. • Use of third-party parts, i.e. parts that are not MULTIVAC spare parts. • Operation under prohibited ambient conditions. Residual risks The safety instructions in this manual serve as guidelines for trained operating personnel in safe working practice with the machine.
If necessary, order an instruction manual from the manufacturer in the appropriate official language. • Inform the personnel about measures for avoiding hygiene risks. • MULTIVAC offers appropriate training courses. 1.7.5 Providing personal protective equipment The operating company must ensure that the operators wear the re- quired personal protective equipment (foot protection, head gear, gloves, etc.) in accordance with the national directives which apply.
Safety Obligations of the operating company 1.7.8 Provide power supply Connect the machine to the mains electricity at an always easily ac- cessible place. In the case of an emergency the machine must be capable of being disconnected immediately from the mains electricity. The power supply must be equipped as follows: •...
Safety Obligations of the operating company • The operating company must ensure that the input and operating pressures given in the Technical specifications are adhered to and not exceeded. Personnel qualifications Only qualified persons with the corresponding required training, ex- perience and reliability may perform work on the gas supply.
Safety Obligations of the operating company Health hazard! Insufficient or sporadic cleaning can promote the growth of micro- organisms which can change unfavourably the product that is to be WARNING packed. This can severely damage the health of people, especially of the consumers.
Safety Obligations of the operating company • Damage to the pack caused e.g. by sharp-edged products. Time of inspection • After machine start-up. • When a defined time interval was reached during running opera- tion. • When the pack size was changed. •...
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Safety Machine label • Make sure all labels are intact and legible. • If necessary, clean the labels with soap and water. – Do NOT clean the labels with solvents. • Replace damaged, scratched or illegible labels with new ones. Info Labels can be obtained from the manufacturer.
Description Description Construction of the machine Fig. 7: Construction of the machine Chamber lid Counter-pressure bar Chamber lid gasket Chamber with spacer plates and sloping insert with support angle Inert gas nozzle (option) Sealing bar Locking device for chamber lid Control terminal Power supply 10 (Optional) Inert gas connection...
Description Control terminal Control terminal Fig. 8: Control terminal <Machine control On/Off> key Display Keys <Arrow key> Keys <1> to <6> <Function selection> key <Sealing> key <Gas flushing> key <Evacuation> key <Stop> key <Machine control • Switch machine control on and off. On/Off>...
Description Control terminal <Sealing> key • Press and hold down: Call up "Sealing" menu. • Press briefly: Call up values for sealing. • Confirm the configuration code. • In the MPP process: select the value. <Gas flushing> key • In the MPP process: select the function. In machines with the inert gas option: •...
Description Display Fig. 9: Startup display Type designation of machine control Software version Configuration code 2.3.2 Status display Process data status display The process data status display shows information on the last pack- aging procedure. Fig. 10: Process data status display Current access right (lock closed = user;...
Description Display Fig. 11: Evacuation status display (047) Fig. 12: Gas flushing status display (049) Fig. 13: Sealing status display (050) 2.3.3 Function display Depending on the access rights, the function display will offer the following options: • View values. •...
Description Display Fig. 15: Function display on/off (013) Selected function Switch status Symbol of function (e.g. sealing) 2.3.4 Diagnostic display Fig. 16: Diagnostic display Diagnostic number Type of error acknowledgement Error text (in ticker) Eliminate the malfunction, see Section 8 "T ".
Description Menu tree Menu tree Fig. 17: Menu tree Process sequence The film pouches are filled and laid in the chamber. When the cham- ber is closed, the following procedures run automatically: Evacuation Evacuation if chamber and film pouches. Gas flushing (optional) Infeed of inert gas. 13.05.2014...
Description Process sequence Sealing • Compressed air is admitted to the sealing diaphragm. The sealing diaphragm ex- pands, pressing the sealing bar against the counter-pressure bar. • The film pouch is sealed. • The sealing bar and seal seam cool off. •...
Description Preset recipes Recipe Example of Evacuation Automatic Gas flush- Sealing pressure sensitivity ing pres- time sure No. 3 For dry Automatic 100 mbar to 1.8 s products 150 mbar with little gas flush- ing. No. 4 For dry Automatic 250 mbar 1.8 s products...
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Description Technical specifications Dimensions Height (a) with closed chamber 330 mm Width (b) 400 mm Depth (c) 500 mm Operating height approx. 256 mm Effective chamber size (W/H/D) 310 mm/120 mm/310 mm Sealing length 305 mm Weight approx. 50 kg Fig.
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Description Technical specifications Inert gas (option) Max. input pressure 2.5 bar Min. input pressure 0.7 bar Inner diameter of supply line 8 mm Vacuum pump Nominal suction capacity • 10 m • 12 m Achievable final pressure approx. 2 mbar Noise exposure at the workplace Based on Machinery Directive...
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Description Technical specifications Info The measured values of the noise data have been adjusted to take extraneous and ambient noises into account. Higher measured values may be produced as a result of the follow- ing: • Highly sound-reflecting rooms. • Modified settings. •...
Start-up Start-up Setting up the machine and starting it up Danger of explosion! Operating the machine in a potentially explosive atmosphere can result in explosion due to hot machine parts. DANGER Explosions can cause serious injuries or even death. Do NOT use the machine in rooms that are exposed to explo- sion hazards.
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Start-up Setting up the machine and starting it up Risk of death! During the packing process, inert gases are released. Inhaling inert gas can impair your breathing. Over a longer period of DANGER time, this can be fatal. A surface area of at least 40 square meters per machine must be made available.
Operation Operation Switching on the machine Before switching on the machine for the first time fill the vacuum pump with oil, see Section 7 "M ". AINTENANCE If present, open the stop-cock for the gas supply. Connect the machine to the mains electricity at a place which is always easily accessible.
Operation Packing products Packing products Open the chamber lid. If necessary, use filling plates. – The pouch neck should be located at the centre of the pouch height x. Use the sloping insert for packaging liquids, see Section 5.1 "I ".
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Operation Packing products Gas flushing option: Pull the pouch opening over the gas nozzles so that the inert gas flows into the film pouch. Pull the pouch neck flat on the sealing bar. – The pouch neck lies on the sealing bar without creases. NOTICE Danger of equipment damage! Penetration by foreign matter (e.g.
Operation Packing products Remove the finished pack. Check the pack. Info Visually inspect the packs on a regular basis while the machine is running. Depending on product and pack it may be necessary to carry out additional and considerably more complex test proce- dures.
Operation Opening and closing menus 4.4.2 Quitting menus Using the <arrow> keys, select the respective menu heading. – The text of the menu heading changes and becomes the (menu) function quit. Press the <function selection> key. – The menu is exited and the system changes to the next highest display level.
Operation Selecting and resetting access rights 4.6.3 Change password for authorisation access creator Call up "PIN" menu. Select Change PIN. Enter old password with keys <1> to <6>. Enter new password with keys <1> to<6>. Confirm the new password again. –...
Operation Language selection Press the <function selection> key. – The language is activated. Working with recipes 4.8.1 Load recipe Info If no recipe is saved, the message “recipe missing” appears. The last settings remain active. Load using keys <1> to <6>...
Operation Working with recipes Saving via keys <1> to <6> Press and hold down desired key <1> to <6>. – The message "Recipe saved" appears. – The current values are stored in the selected recipe. Saving via the “save recipe” menu Call up "Recipe, saving"...
Operation Select and set process Call up the "gas flushing" menu (Optional). Switch on On/off gas flushing. Set Distribution time. Set Rinse time. Press <Gas flushing> key briefly and set value for Gas flushing pressure. 4.9.2 To set MCV process Press <Evacuation>...
Operation Entering basic settings Set Ventilate diaphragm. 4.12 Modifying and resetting machine cycles Call up the "operating data" menu. Call up "Counter" menu. Call up machine cycles. Set the value with the <arrow> keys or set to "0". – The set value is adopted. 4.13 Display production data 4.13.1 Display total cycles of the machine...
Operation Display production data 4.13.4 Show settings To view the settings of recipes 7 through 30, load the desired rec- ipe via the menu, see Section 4.8.1 "L ". OAD RECIPE Call up the "production data" menu. Select Settings . –...
Adjustment work and setup Adjustment work and setup Insert and remove the sloping insert If necessary, use filling plates for the desired incline. Hook the sloping insert on the screws of the sealing bar. Attach the support angle to the sloping insert at the required posi- tion.
– Recommendations for the course of the daily cleaning. – Recommendations for the course of the intensive cleaning. – Qualifications of the cleaning personnel. Assign only suitably qualified and instructed personnel. Information on qualification and training can be obtained from MULTIVAC Service. • First aid measures. 13.05.2014...
Cleaning Notes on cleaning 6.1.2 Instructions for maintaining the machine's value Regular and proper care helps to maintain the machine's value. The best protection against harmful influences is to clean and disinfect the machine on a regular basis. The longer product residue and other aggressive deposits remain on the machine, the more harmful their corrosive effects will be.
Cleaning Notes on cleaning • The temperature of the water must NOT exceed 60 °C (140 °F). • Only rinse off with water of drinking quality. 6.1.3 Instructions on the handling of cleansers Chemical burn hazard! Acidic cleansers are caustic. Caustic effects are NOT noticed im- mediately.
Cleaning Notes on cleaning 6.1.5 Instructions on the handling of anti-corrosion agents and lubricants Excess lubricants can accumulate at lubrication points. Excess grease has no lubricating function; however, it can breed micro- organisms and contaminate the product. • For type of anti-corrosion agent, refer to "Care products table". •...
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Cleaning Cleaning recommendations Store empty, new film pouches outside the room in a clean, dry place during the cleaning procedure. Remove all waste (e.g. product scraps, film trim) on or around the machine. Remove the following components: – Sloping insert with with support angle. –...
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Cleaning Cleaning recommendations Take the removed components to a separate room suitable for wet cleaning. Clean dismantled components manually with cleaning solution. Only clean the Teflon tape of the sealing bar manually with a soft cloth or a soft brush. Thoroughly clean the inert gas nozzles.
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Cleaning Cleaning recommendations Only clean the chamber lid manually with a soft cloth or a soft brush. Wait until the application time has elapsed (see instructions of cleanser manufacturer). Wipe with new cloth and water of drinking quality. Inspect the entire machine and the floor for dirt and cleanser resi- dues.
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Cleaning Cleaning recommendations Disinfect entire chamber with alcohol-based disinfectant. Dry a wet chamber lid gasket or groove with a new cloth or blow them dry with sterile compressed air. Install the chamber lid gasket. Press the chamber lid gasket into the groove of the chamber lid.
Cleaning Cleaning recommendations Leave the chamber lid open to dry. If present, open the stop-cock for the gas supply. Connect the machine to the mains electricity. Clean the cleaning devices (e.g. rubber wipers, brushes). Place cleaning devices in disinfectant solution. Unpack the film pouches and lay them ready.
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Cleaning Care products table Type Manufacturer Designation Cleansers, acidic Ecolab Europa P3-topax 52 P3-topax 56 Ecolab USA Quorum Red Foam shine Diversey Europe JD Acifoam VF10 Diversey USA Disinfectants Ecolab Europa P3-topax 91 P3-topax 990 Ecolab USA Ster-Bac Diversey Europe JD Divosan extra VT55 JD Suredis VT1 Diversey USA...
Maintenance Maintenance Dangerous voltage! Switching off the machine does not rid it of electrical current. Touching electrically charged components can cause serious or DANGER even fatal injuries. Before performing any cleaning or maintenance work: Disconnect the machine's power supply from the mains electric- ity.
Maintenance Maintenance schedule Page Complet Vacuum system Check Every 1000 opearating hours or yearly Page Complet Vacuum pump Oil change Vacuum pump Exchanging the air de-oiling element Entire machine Check the age Maintenance recommendation 7.2.1 Entire machine - Perform a wipe test Check the result of the cleaning and disinfection by means of a wipe test.
Maintenance Maintenance recommendation Check the viewing window in the chamber lid for damage (e.g scratches, cracks). If the viewing window in the chamber lid is damaged have it re- placed immediately by the manufacturer. Check chamber lid gasket for damage. Have the chamber lid gasket replaced by the service depart- ment if necessary.
7.2.12 Entire machine - Check the age Read the year of manufacture on the type plate. If the machine is older than 19 years: Shut down the machine. Have the safety functions checked by MULTIVAC Service. Replace the sealing bar 7.3.1 Remove the sealing bar Switch off the machine.
Maintenance Replace the sealing bar 7.3.2 Install the sealing bar Disconnect the machine from the mains electricity. Install the sealing bar on the carriers. Install the sealing bar in such a way that the screws on the sealing bar point to the middle of the chamber. 13.05.2014...
Maintenance Repair counter-pressure bar Repair counter-pressure bar Open the chamber lid. Pull the profile thread together with the Teflon tape out of the counter-pressure bar. Pull the Teflon tape off the profile thread. Remove the glue residue from the profile thread. Cut the new Teflon tape to fit the length of the profile thread.
Maintenance Repair counter-pressure bar Press the profile thread evenly into the counter-pressure bar and smooth it flat. Clean the profile thread. – The profile thread should be free of dirt and grease. Stick the new Teflon tape onto the dry profile thread so that it ad- heres without bubbles or creases.
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Maintenance Change the oil in the vacuum pump Allow the machine and vacuum pump to cool down for 1 hour. Hold the liquid container (e.g. an empty oil bottle) under the drain opening. For machines with MRP pump, remove the cover. Unscrew the screw plug of the drain opening.
Maintenance Change the oil in the vacuum pump Dispose of old oil properly. Fill the vacuum pump with new oil, see Section 7.5.2 "F ILLING THE .". VACUUM PUMP WITH OIL 7.5.2 Filling the vacuum pump with oil. Switch off the machine. Disconnect the machine from the mains electricity.
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Maintenance Change the oil in the vacuum pump Danger of crushing! The housing is heavy. Reaching under the opened housing can cause crushing injuries. WARNING Always support the opened housing. Support housing with supporting bar. Burn hazard! The surface of the vacuum pump can reach temperatures of over 70 °C during operation.
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Maintenance Change the oil in the vacuum pump Fill the vacuum pump with oil up to the middle of the oil sight glass. Use only oils that are approved by the manufacturer, see 'Spare Parts' section or the spare parts catalogue. Info Only use low odour synthetic oil if food is being packed.
Maintenance Change the oil in the vacuum pump Insert the screw plug with the sealing ring in the fill opening and screw it tight. Hold the housing and take the supporting rod out of the holder. Close the housing. Tighten the screws on both sides. –...
Maintenance Change the air de-oiling element Insert a new air de-oiling element. Place the screw plug, together with the spring, onto the air de- oiling element pipe and tighten it. Turn this screw clockwise. – The arrow on the air de-oiling element points downwards. Change chamber lid gasket Open the chamber lid.
Maintenance Change chamber lid gasket During insertion, do not stretch the chamber lid gasket. Smooth out chamber lid gasket. Perform a vacuum test, see Section 7.8 "P ERFORMING THE VAC- ". UUM TEST Performing the vacuum test Call up the "Service" menu. Call up the "test"...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Danger of injury! Ignorance of proper machine handling is very dangerous. Improper handling can lead to serious injuries. WARNING For all service and repair work: Make sure you observe the safety instructions and accident prevention regulations. Disconnect the unit's power supply from the mains electricity. Only qualified electricians are permitted to work on electrical modules.
Troubleshooting Malfunctions with diagnostic message Symptom Cause Solution • Vacuum hose between the • Notify the service. chamber and the vacuum sensor is clogged, missing or leaking. • Vacuum hose is loose, leaking • Notify the service. or clogged. • Chamber lid gasket is not air- •...
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Troubleshooting Faults without diagnostic message Symptom Cause Solution • Gas flushing pressure is set • Reduce Gas flushing pressure too high. value. • Gas flushing time is set too • Reduce Gas flushing time high. value. • Pouch neck is clamped by •...
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Troubleshooting Faults without diagnostic message Symptom Cause Solution • The pressure difference be- • Reduce Evacuation pressure tween the chamber and the value. outside environment is not • Reduce Gas flushing pressure large enough before the seal- value. ing process. •...
Shutdown, transport, storage Shutdown, transport, storage Info Observe the safety instructions, see Section 1 "S ". AFETY Taking the machine out of service Disconnect the machine from the mains electricity. If present, close the stop-cock for the gas supply and detach the gas hose from the inert gas connection.
Shutdown, transport, storage Storing the machine Storing the machine Shutting down the machine. Select a suitable storage site. Observe the ambient conditions for storing the machine, see Technical specifications. Ensure that the location site is of adequate load-bearing capac- ity and keep the weight of the unit in mind, see Technical speci- fications.
Disposal Disposal 10.1 Disposing of the machine Info • Sealing bars can be reused on other machines of the same se- ries. • If disposal of the machine is not handled by the manufacturer, dispose of the machine as described below. Disconnect the machine from the mains electricity, see Section 9 "S ".
Disposal Dispose of operating materials 10.2.2 Disposing of packaging materials Info Packaging materials are resource materials that can be recycled. • Improper disposal is harmful to the environment. • Films should be collected for recycling. • Follow the disposal instructions of the packaging material manu- facturer.
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Disposal Dispose of operating materials Info Improper disposal is harmful to the environment. • Observe the safety data sheets of the cleanser and disinfectant manufacturers. • Follow the disposal instructions of the cleanser and disinfectant manufacturers. • Observe regionally applicable disposal regulations. 13.05.2014...
Spare parts Spare parts Fig. 20: Spare parts drawing (SAP-DIS 16000015492) Item Material number Designation Quantity and unit of measure- ment 105893127 Round cord (chamber lid gasket) 1.6 m 105003538 Tension spring 1 pc. 81863151040 Profile thread 0.32 m 81848121000 Teflon tape 0.13 mm x 16 mm 0.32 m 105057615...
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Spare parts Item Material number Designation Quantity and unit of measure- ment 11131117143 Repair kit for sealing bar (contains items 4, 1 pc. 7, 8, 9) 81848121006 Teflon tape 0.13 mm x 40 mm 0.39 m 81848121001 Teflon tape 0.25 mm x 16 mm 0.43 m 11131198220 Vacromium tape (heating tape 3 mm)
Glossary Glossary Automatic If the function Automatic is set, the machine will reach the optimum evacuation time and pressure depending on the product. The automatic evacuation is suitable for the following cases: • Achieving the best possible vacuum for long shelf life. •...
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Glossary Evacuation pressure Is the pressure to which the film pouch and the chamber are evacu- ated. The pressure is measured in the chamber. Evacuation to a pre-determined pressure is suitable for the following cases: • Achieving a package result which is different from that of the op- timum evacuation pressure.
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Glossary Vacuum pump - Pro- Counts the vacuum pump's hours of operation. Counting starts as duction data soon as the vacuum pump is turned on. The display cannot be changed. Vacuum test Automatic leakage test of the vacuum system and the sealing dia- phragm.
Index Index Diagnostic display 27 Diagnostic message 72 Access authorisations, selecting 40 Diagnostic message, acknowledging 24 Access right 40 Diagnostic number 27 Access right, resetting 40 Dimensions 30 Access rights 27 Disinfectant 50 Access, blocking 40 Display 24 Adjustment work 47 Display cycle time 45 Against regulations 13 Display hours of operation 45...
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Index Hygiene standard 17 MCV Duration 84 MCV threshold 84 Measurement of residual oxygen 18 Inclination of the machine 31 Menu tree 28 Incorrect use 13 Misuse 13 Inert gas 32 Modifications 11 Inert gas connection 22 Monitoring obligation 14 Inert gas nozzle 22 Inputs, sealing 44 Installation conditions 31...
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Index Protective equipment 15 Software version 25, 36 Pump protection function 19 Sound pressure level 32 Purging time gas flushing 84 Spacer plate 22 Spare parts 81 Spare parts for pumps 82 Reasonably foreseeable incorrect use 13 Stacking test 18 Recipe 42 Standard process 29 Recipe keys 42...
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