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  • Page 1 VSA1721TK-V1 Value Series Auto L-Sealers User Guide...
  • Page 3 Auto L-Sealers User Guide Revised 04/06/2022 P/N VSA01000 Rev. C1 Copyright and Trademarks Copyright ©2017-2022 Eastey Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. All trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Eastey Enterprises 7041 Boone Ave. N. Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 Phone: (763) 428-4846;...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety ..........................7 General Safety Precautions ..................7 Explanation of Symbols ....................9 Introduction ......................... 10 General System Description ..................10 Specifications ......................10 Dimensions ......................... 12 Unpacking ........................13 Installation ........................14 Location Requirements ....................14 Operation ........................16 Control Panel ......................
  • Page 6 Appendix C: Temperature Setting Specifications for Shrink-Wrap Plastics ..81 Warranty Statement ....................82 Customer Support ....................... 84...
  • Page 7: Safety

    Read this manual carefully and make it available to everyone connected with the supervision, maintenance, or operation of this machine. Additional copies are available on request (Eastey.com/contact-us). The development of a good safety program that is rigidly enforced is absolutely imperative when involved in the operation of industrial equipment.
  • Page 8  Do not make any modifications to either the electrical circuitry or the mechanical assemblies of this machinery. Such modifications may introduce hazards that would not otherwise be associated with this machinery. Eastey will not be responsible for any consequences resulting from such unauthorized modification. Do not operate a machine if any modification has been made ...
  • Page 9: Explanation Of Symbols

    Introduction 9 Explanation of Symbols Caution sign or Safety Alert symbol. Indicates caution, be alert, Your safety is involved. Knowledge of safe operation is required. Ground symbol. Indicates ground. Use Class-3 (lower than 1000) cable to ground to earth. Incomplete grounding may lead to electrical shock. Electrical hazard.
  • Page 10: Introduction

    10 Introduction Introduction General System Description System Temperature Color Main Film Roll E-Stop Controllers Touch Power Unwind Control Film Roll Button Panel Switch Inside Upper Panel Enclosure Perforator L-Sealing Release Area – Inside Lever Transparent Enclosure Film Height Adjust- Discharge ment Film Separator...
  • Page 11 Introduction 11 Explanation of Model Numbers • VSA = Value Series Automated Eastey L-sealer. • 17 — First two digits indicate length of sidebar or nominal maximum length of side seal in inches: 17 inches. • 21 — Remaining two digits indicate length of front bar or nominal maximum length of front seal in inches: 21 inches.
  • Page 12: Dimensions

    12 Introduction  17"W × 21"L seal area  Scrap unwind automatically wraps up the scrap film left from the sealer  Easy to use design requires minimal training and maintenance  Maximum film width up to 22"  Maximum film roll O.D. up to 12" ...
  • Page 13: Unpacking

    We are willing to assist you in every reasonable manner to help you collect claims for loss or damage. However, this willingness on Eastey’s part does not make Eastey or its parent or related companies responsible for collections or claims or replacement of equipment damaged or lost in transit.
  • Page 14: Installation

    14 Installation Installation Lift the machine up and off of the shipping pallet. CAUTION! The VSA series L-sealer is heavy and will require a forklift, floor crane, or several people to move safely off the shipping pallet. Use proper equipment when lifting the L-sealer and ensure it is secure and will not shift while being moved off the shipping pallet.
  • Page 15 Installation 15 All units are equipped with a takeaway conveyor to move sealed product out the exit of the L-sealer. Provision should be made for exiting packages. For example, a table or bin where packages that have been sealed will be placed until they can be picked up, or a conveyor that will move them to the tunnel.
  • Page 16: Operation

    WORKING DEVICE FIRST IN QUALITY. BUILT TO LAST. (800) 836-9344 WW W.EASTEY.COM Controls are arranged along the front side of the Control Panel. Controls are listed and explained below, beginning at the left and continuing to the right. Power Lamp — Indicates power and is illuminated when power is on. Indicates whether machine is connected to power and the Main Power switch at far right of the panel is turned to the On position.
  • Page 17: Other Control Features

    Operation 17 M.D. Thermo — Temperature controller for the L-Sealer heat element that is aligned with the Machine Direction (M.D.). More specific information about setting the M.D. temperature controller is provided in the pages following explanation of use of the Operator’s Panel.
  • Page 18: Operator's Panel

    Using the Touch Panel Interface Once you have touched the Eastey screen, the touch panel will display the tabbed interface and you will be able to work with the tabbed interface of the Operator’s Panel.
  • Page 19 Operation 19 The touch panel interface is organized into three tabbed pages labeled: Other, Working, and Settings. To view or enter information in any of the tabs, touch the tab label area with your finger. Working Tab The Working tab is normally active during normal operation. (If not, you can view it by touching the tab label, Working, on the touch screen.) Tab areas at top for Working tab is selected;...
  • Page 20 20 Operation Setting tab is Up to 10 recipes selected. (groups of settings, each Touch Selection for a different button to access product) can be recipe screens. saved at any Displays the time Product Name the Horizontal sensor recipe is for. button.
  • Page 21 Operation 21 If you want to work with one of the first five recipes (Product No. 1 through 5), work in the first Recipe screen. To work with recipes six through ten (Product No. 6 through 10), touch Next at the bottom of the screen. (In each screen, touching the Prev. button allows you to return to the previous screen.) 3.
  • Page 22 22 Operation 5. Type the Product Name to give to the recipe. When you have finished typing, Press the Enter key ( ) to enter the name and close the keypad window and return to the Recipe screen. 6. Touch and hold Renamed Save for approximately two seconds to save the Product Name.
  • Page 23 Operation 23 OTHER WORKING SETTING Seal Time: Sec.(0.1~5.0) Advance: Sec.(0.0~5.0) Sec.(0.1~5.0) Conveyor Stop: PREV. NEXT 12. Touch the rectangle for Seal Time to enter time in seconds for the seal timer. 5 ESC CLR Because only numbers and a decimal point are acceptable input, a numerical keypad appears.
  • Page 24 24 Operation OTHER WORKING SETTING T.D. Thermo: °C M.D. Thermo: °C Infeed Width: Triangle Height: Seal Line Height: PREV. 16. Touch the rectangle for T.D. Thermo to set the temperature (in Celsius) for the sealer heating element that is oriented transverse to the main axis of the machine.
  • Page 25 Operation 25 Other Tab The remaining tab is labeled Other. This tab contains two buttons for general monitoring and troubleshooting of the system. These buttons allow you to view a log of system alarms, or view a log of I/O messages from the system PLC. Record of Alarm To view the current log entries of system alarms, touch the Record of Alarm button.
  • Page 26 26 Operation If you need to see the full text of an alarm message, scroll to the desired message and then touch the right-arrow button ( ). Press the X at the upper right of the Long Message text window when you are finished. Long message text SEALING SAFETY Touch the Prev.
  • Page 27: Film Setup

    Operation 27 Film Setup CAUTION! Turn off the working switch when setting up the film. Note: You can turn the heat on to the sealer heat elements (M.D. Thermo and T.D. Thermo) to allow them to warm up to operating temperature while setting up the film. Select the proper width of center-fold film for the product being packaged, taking into account the width and height of the package, plus six inches for scrap.
  • Page 28 28 Operation Film Unwind Path Diagram Film Roll Guide (2 – 1 left, 1 right) Shrink film roll Film cradle roller (2) Dancer Perforator wheel Roller Perforator lever Handle Film Driving roller for unrolling film separator Counterbalance Anti-static Top Inverter Triangle wand Film guiding roller Film guiding roller...
  • Page 29 Operation 29 3. Pull down on the film perforator handle, as shown in the following photo, to temporarily disengage the film perforator and hold the film perforator out of the way, while threading the film. 4. Thread the film through and around the idler rollers and the pin perforator as shown in the Film Unwind Path Diagram illustration on the previous page.
  • Page 30 30 Operation 5. Separate the film and pull it through the antistatic bar and around the rollers to the inverters. 6. Pull the film out slightly more than one meter (39 inches) across the top of the upper inverter.
  • Page 31 Operation 31 Note: Each inverter triangle (top and bottom) inverts, that is, flips the part of the film (top or bottom) with which it comes into contact upside-down. It turns the top half of the film upside- down and the bottom half upside-down, in such a way that the film exits the inverters inside-out relative to how it is stored on the roll, and in such manner that the center-fold seam approaches the outer corner of the inverter at the...
  • Page 32 32 Operation Film routing for Top and Bottom Inverter Triangles Use this diagram to route the top film over, then under the top inverter triangle, and the bottom film under, then over the bottom inverter triangle.
  • Page 33 Operation 33 9. The film will look something like this photo. 10. Match both the top sheet and bottom sheet of the film and guide the leading end of the film toward the sealing area.
  • Page 34 34 Operation 11. Pull the film to the left to the L-sealing area and lift the lever to temporarily release the pinch wheels. CAUTION! This is a pinch area. Take care to avoid pinching hands or fingers while using the pinch wheel to secure the leading film.
  • Page 35: Setup For Scrap Winding

    Operation 35 13. Tap the Feed button on the touch screen to jog the film under control. Do not press and hold the button or film will begin to run and seal continuously. The film will feed into the seal area. Touch the Seal button on the touch screen to cut the film.
  • Page 36: Adjusting Conveyor Width For Size Of Product

    36 Operation Adjusting Conveyor Width for Size of Product 1. Temporarily turn the Working switch to Off and place a sample of the product to be sealed on the conveyor near the infeed end.
  • Page 37 Operation 37 2. Place the product against the rear edge of the Infeed conveyor as shown below, and measure the height 3. Measure the height of the product, (H) and calculate the distance (D) as half of the height of the product (½ × H = D). Example 1: Product Height, H = 4 inches.
  • Page 38 38 Operation 4. Move the Seal Line Guide Bar the distance (D) from the base of the product as calculated (D = ½ × H) and shown in the illustration. 5. Use the Infeed Conveyor Width Adjustment Wheel to adjust the width of the infeed conveyor to the calculated distance D.
  • Page 39: Adjusting Film Inverter Height And Guide Roller Height

    Operation 39 Adjusting Film Inverter Height and Guide Roller Height 1. Adjust the height between the Film Inverter Separator Triangles. There should be a distance of approximately 1/2 inch (13 mm) between the product package and upper inverter triangle. 2. Adjust the height of the Film Guide Roller (shown in the photo below) to the center of the distance between the upper and lower triangles of the film inverter.
  • Page 40 40 Operation Height Adjustment for Upper Triangle and Film Guide Roller Adjust the Film Guide Roller, setting the roller center to the center distance midway between the Upper and Lower Triangle Boards. Height Adjustment Handle Upper Inverter Triangle Lower Inverter Triangle Film Guide Roller...
  • Page 41: Manual Seal Test

    WORKING DEVICE FIRST IN QUALITY. BUILT TO LAST. (800) 836-9344 WW W.EASTEY.COM Working Switch 2. If the L-Sealer heat elements are not already up to operating temperature, bring them up to operating temperature by setting the temperature on the M.D. Thermo and T.D.
  • Page 42 42 Operation 4. Remove the paper or cardboard and the seal function test runs automatically. This allows you to verify settings and to verify that a proper seal is formed. If it will be necessary to go back and make or check any adjustments, it will be evident as a result of this test.
  • Page 43: Adjustments

    Adjustments 43 Adjustments Adjusting Film Inverter Height and Guide Roller Height 1. Adjust the height between the Film Inverter Separator Triangles. There should be a distance of approximately 1/2 inch (13 mm) between the product package and upper inverter triangle. 2.
  • Page 44 44 Adjustments Height Adjustment for Upper Triangle and Film Guide Roller Adjust the Film Guide Roller, setting the roller center to the center distance midway between the Upper and Lower Triangle Boards. Height Adjustment Handle Upper Inverter Triangle Lower Inverter Triangle Film Guide Roller...
  • Page 45: Adjusting Conveyor Width For Size Of Product

    Adjustments 45 Adjusting Conveyor Width for Size of Product 1. Temporarily turn the Working switch to Off and place a sample of the product to be sealed on the conveyor near the infeed end. 2. Place the product against the rear edge of the Infeed conveyor as shown below, and measure the height...
  • Page 46 46 Adjustments 3. Measure the height of the product, (H) and calculate the distance (D) as half of the height of the product (½ × H = D). Example 1: Product Height, H = 4 inches. Distance from product to seal line guide bar, D = ½ H = ½ × 4 in. D = 2 inches.
  • Page 47 Adjustments 47 5. Use the Infeed Conveyor Width Adjustment Wheel to adjust the width of the infeed conveyor to the calculated distance D.
  • Page 48: Maintenance

    48 Maintenance Maintenance The Eastey VSA Value Series Semi-Automatic L-Sealer will provide many hours of maintenance-free operation. There are a few items that may require attention from time to time. Cleaning Cleaning of the machine is occasionally necessary. 1. After daily operation, carefully wipe the sealing cutter clean with a soft cloth.
  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 49 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution  Power not connected.  Replace part. Control power lamp does not light.  Fuse burned out.  Switch on power.  Defective switch.  Disconnected wire.  Poor connection.  Check heating wire. No fuse breaker tripped.
  • Page 50 50 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution  Wrong RPM of  Adjust to correct RPM. Material does not move. material mounting roller.  Chain tension  Adjust chain clamping to clamping is set too correct tension. tight.  Chain tension ...
  • Page 51 Troubleshooting 51 Problem Possible Cause Solution  Disconnected wire.  Reconnect or replace wire. Safety device failure.  Defective limit switch.  Adjust or replace limit switch.  Defective relay unit.  Replace part as required.  Insufficient air  Check air pressure. Air pressure.
  • Page 52: Parts List

    52 Parts List Parts List VSA1721-TK-V1 Base Panels and L-Sealer Cover...
  • Page 53 Parts List 53 VSA1721-TK-V1 Base Panels and L-Sealer Cover Parts List – 504G (All) ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION Q’TY 504G Cover, L-Sealer Enclosure 504G-AC01 Door / Bin, Base Front Infeed (right) Corner 504G-AP13 Panel, Base Cover, Infeed (right) 504G-AP12 Panel, Base Cover Exit (left) 504G-AP11 Panel, Base Cover, Back, Exit 504G-AP14...
  • Page 54: Vsa1721-Tk-V1 Base Chassis Frame And Sealer Lift

    54 Parts List VSA1721-TK-V1 Base Chassis Frame and Sealer Lift...
  • Page 55 Parts List 55 VSA1721-TK-V1 Base Chassis Frame and Sealer Lift Parts List – 504G(A-1 + A-2): (A-1 = 1-20;50-59); (A-2 = 60-61) ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION Q’TY 504G-AP01 Frame Weldment, Top Of Base Frame 504G-AP06 Base Corner Panel, Intake Back (right) 504G-AP04 Base Corner Panel, Intake Front (with door - right) 504G-AP05...
  • Page 56 56 Parts List ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION Q’TY Z-15GQ22-B Switch Z-15GQ-B Switch...
  • Page 57: Vsa1721-Tk-V1 Intake Conveyor And Film Inverter

    Parts List 57 VSA1721-TK-V1 Intake Conveyor and Film Inverter...
  • Page 58 58 Parts List VSA1721-TK-V1 Intake Conveyor and Film Inverter Parts List – 504G(B-1 + B-2): (B1 = 1-28; 50-51); (B2 = 52-59) ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION Q’TY 504G-BP01 Frame, Intake Conveyor 504G-BP16 Inverter Triangle, Lower 504G-BP16 Frame Member, Intake Conveyor, Support 504G-BP02 Bracket, Intake Conveyor Adjustment 504G-BP08...
  • Page 59 Parts List 59 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION Q’TY UFL002 Bearing UFL002 Bearing 6200ZZ Bearing RS35,43R Roller Chain RS35,14T Gear Wheel RS35,15T Gear Wheel 5GU15K Gearbox 5IK60GU-CWTE Motor...
  • Page 60: Vsa1721-Tk-V1 Scrap Take-Up Spool And Tensioner

    60 Parts List VSA1721-TK-V1 Scrap Take-Up Spool and Tensioner...
  • Page 61 Parts List 61 VSA1721-TK-V1 Scrap Take-Up Spool and Tensioner Parts List – 504G(C-1) ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION Q’TY 504G-CC01 Spool Board, Outer Disk 504G-CM04 Seat Disk, Outer Spool Attachment 504G-CM03 Axle, Main Spool 504G-CP02 Rod, Spool Draw 504G-CM02 Pulley, Drive, Spool 504G-CM01 Pulley, Drive, Motor 504G-CP01...
  • Page 62: Vsa1721-Tk-V1 Conveyor, Take-Away

    62 Parts List VSA1721-TK-V1 Conveyor, Take-Away...
  • Page 63 Parts List 63 VSA1721-TK-V1 Conveyor, Take-Away Parts List – 504G(D-1) ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION Q’TY 504G-DP01 Conveyor Support Pan, Take-Away Conveyor 504G-DM12 Conveyor Side Plate, Take-Away Conveyor 504G-DP04 Bracket, Conveyor Mount, Right 504G-DP03 Bracket, Conveyor Mount, Left 504G-BC01 Drive Roller 504G-DM02 Roller, Conveyor 504G-DM03...
  • Page 64: Vsa1721-Tk-V1 L-Sealer

    64 Parts List VSA1721-TK-V1 L-Sealer...
  • Page 65 Parts List 65 VSA1721-TK-V1 L-Sealer Parts List – 504G(E+F-1, 2, 3): (F-1 = 1-30); (F-2 = 31-52;70-77); (F-3 = 78-81) ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION Q’TY 504G-EP18 Bracket, Box Crossmember and Air Cylinder Mount 504G-EP04 Seal Arm Linkage Hinge Bracket, Lower 504G-EP03 Seal Arm Linkage Hinge Bracket, Upper 504G-EM17...
  • Page 66 66 Parts List ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION Q’TY 504G-EP22 Bracket, Retainer Plate 1 504G-EP05 Bracket, Sealer Support, Inside, Transverse Direction 504G-EP06 Bracket, Sealer Support, Outside, Transverse Direction 504G-EM26 Spacer Block, Sealer Brackets 504G-EM25 Spacer Tube, Sealer Brackets 504G-EP11 Actuator, Sensor 504G-EM01 Bracket, Sealer Channel, Transverse Direction 504G-EM04...
  • Page 67 Parts List 67 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION Q’TY Z-15GW22-B Switch...
  • Page 68: Vsa1721-Tk-V1 Film Roll Unwinder With Perforator

    68 Parts List VSA1721-TK-V1 Film Roll Unwinder with Perforator...
  • Page 69 Parts List 69 VSA1721-TK-V1 Film Roll Unwinder with Perforator Parts List – 504G(G-1, 2): (G-1 = 1-30); (G-2 = 31-36; 60-70) ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION Q’TY 504G-GP01 Frame, Weldment Main Vertical, Rear 504G-GP10 Panel, Rear Bottom 504G-GP07 Film Separator 504G-GP09 Bracket, Lower Rear Film Rollers, Right 504G-GP18 Bracket, Lower Rear Film Rollers, Left...
  • Page 70 70 Parts List ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION Q’TY 504G-GM15 Shaft, Dancer Roller Axle 504G-GM06 Rod, Roller Shaft 504G-GM08 Bracket, Counterweight Attachment 504G-GM07 Counterweight, Dancer 504G-GC02 Roller, Perforator 504G-GM19 Bracket, Roller Lever 606ZZ Bearing 6203ZZ Bearing 6200ZZ Bearing UFL002 Bearing UFL001 Bearing Z-15GQ22-B Switch...
  • Page 71: Appendix A: Electrical Schematics

    Appendix A: Electrical Schematic 71 Appendix A: Electrical Schematics Electrical Schematics...
  • Page 72 72 Appendix A: Electrical Schematic...
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  • Page 74 74 Appendix A: Electrical Schematic...
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  • Page 76 76 Appendix A: Electrical Schematic...
  • Page 77 Appendix A: Electrical Schematic 77...
  • Page 78 78 Appendix A: Electrical Schematic...
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  • Page 80: Appendix B: Air Diagram

    80 Appendix B: Air Diagram / Pneumatic Schematic Appendix B: Air Diagram Pneumatic Schematic...
  • Page 81 Appendix C: Temperature Setting Specifications for Shrink Wrap Plastics 81 Appendix C: Temperature Setting Specifications for Shrink-Wrap Plastics PVC (Poly-Vinyl Chloride) Temperature settings: 325° F front bar; 325° F side bar Pad type: Felt Dwell Time: Approximately 1 second Polyolefin Temperature settings: 335°...
  • Page 82 VSA Value Series Semi-Automatic L-Sealers Warranty Statement Eastey warrants that all of the products it ships will be in good working order and free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of shipment by Eastey and will conform to the published specifications for that product.
  • Page 83 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 HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
  • Page 84 For help setting up or operating the VSA Value Series L-Sealer, please contact 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 info@eastey.com www.eastey.com Thank you again for your purchase of Eastey products. We are pleased to be a part of your packaging needs.

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