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- Page 1 Model: User’s Manual VP540 (110V) www.VacMasterFresh.com Register your product and get support at...
- Page 2 Congratulations on your purchase of the VacMaster VP540 Chamber Machine! ® Thank you for purchasing the VacMaster VP540 Chamber Machine. The ® VP540 is designed as a commercial grade vacuum packaging system and can be used for a wide variety of products. With the VP540 you can extend food life, maintain food quality, reduce freezer burn and reduce food waste and costs.
- Page 3 Adding Oil to Vacuum Pump Turn off and unplug machine to prevent electrocution. 1. Using the included ARY approved oil, fill the enclosed plastic oil bottle. 2. Locate the oil fill bolt on the top of the vacuum pump. 3. Remove oil fill bolt.
- Page 4 Getting Started with Vacuum Packaging If you are part of the food processing or food service industry, there is a good chance that you already know the advantages of vacuum packaging. It has been used with success for many years as a safe and cost effective method for extending shelf life and maintaining the quality of food products.
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Page 5: Packaging Information
Packaging Information With the VP540, you can easily package a wide variety of sizes and shapes. You can also prep and store smaller individual serving portions as well as bulk items. • Keeps food fresh 3-5 times longer than conventional storage bags. -
Page 6: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions For your safety, follow these precautions when using your VacMaster VP540: ® ▪ Read Operator’s Guide carefully before using the machine for the first time. ▪ Do not use the VP540 on wet or hot surfaces, or near a heat source. ▪... -
Page 7: Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting The VacMaster VP540 has been designed with ease of use and low ® maintenance in mind. Follow these few points for years of trouble-free operation: Cleaning ◦ UNPLUG your VP540 before cleaning. ◦ Regularly clean machine with damp cloth removing any food debris. ◦... -
Page 8: Vacuum Pump Maintenance
Changing/Replacing Oil in Vacuum Pump 1. Run vacuum process a couple of times to “warm up” the oil. 2. Turn off machine and unplug to prevent electrocution. 3. Locate the drain & fill plugs on the side of the unit. 4. - Page 9 Features of VP540 Seal Bars *Filler Plate Silicone Bars *Lid Lock Power Switch Control Panel *Lid Lock Feature: not to be used during the vacuuming cycle. Used to keep lid closed when machine is not in use or while machine is in storage. *Filler Plates: used to “take up space”...
- Page 10 Operating Instructions 1. Select the Pouch Select the proper size VacMaster barrier vacuum pouch. Allow a minimum ® of 1” to 2” of extra headspace at the top of the pouch to ensure a quality, positive seal. 2. Plug in machine and switch power “ON” The “WORKING”...
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Page 11: Vacuum Gauge
4. Fill pouch and place in Chamber ◦ Remove or replace filler plate to accommodate the product to be vacuumed. ◦ Always use as many filler plates as possible. Lay the pouch flat in the chamber with the opening of the pouch across the seal bar. ◦... - Page 12 Fig. 1 Part Assembly Name Quantity Number Part Number 1 Hexagon Socket Cap Screw 2 Upper Platen for Lid 3 Chamber Lid 979501 4 Lid Gasket 979202 5 Top Bar 979505 6 Seal Pad 976598 7 Seal Wire 979109 8 Teflon Tape 979822 Seal Bar Assembly...
- Page 15 Notes...
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Page 16: Limited Warranty
Defective material may be returned to ARY, Inc. after inspection by an agent of ARY, Inc. and upon receipt from ARY, Inc. of shipping instructions specific to the defective Goods authorized by ARY, Inc. to be returned.
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