Contents Safety ..........................7 Explanation of Symbols ....................8 Introduction ........................9 VS1620TK Hot-Knife L-Sealer and Heat Tunnel Combo ..........9 System Overview ......................9 Specifications ......................10 Dimensions ......................11 Installation and Set Up ....................12 Unpacking ........................12 Assembly ........................
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Rollers ......................... 28 Troubleshooting ......................29 Parts List ........................31 VS1620TK Spare Parts List ..................31 VS1620TK L-Sealer Tunnel Combo Unit ..............32 Main Assembly – VS1620-TKLR Live Roller (LTS504(ENG)X2-ALL) VS1620-TKMB Mesh Belt ........................ 32 Base Frame with Takeaway Height Adjustment – VSSA0264 (LTS504(ENG)X2-A) ..........................
Safety 7 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.
Safety 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 1000hms) cable to ground to earth. Incomplete grounding may lead to electrical shock. Electrical hazard.
VS1620TK Hot-Knife L-Sealer and Heat Tunnel Combo The Eastey VS1620TK Hot-Knife L-Sealer and Heat Tunnel Combo will seal and shrink wrap a variety of products all on one frame. It is designed to be very easy to set up and operate.
10 Introduction Magnet Hold Down Pinwheel Roller Film Roller Sealer Height Adjustment Wheel Specifications Specification Details Film Material Polyolefin, or PVC Shrink Film 8 in. (20cm) – 18 in. (45cm) width Power Requirements 220VAC 50/60Hz 30 Amps Single Phase Machine Weight 650 lbs.
Introduction 11 Dimensions Dimensions are shown in inches (and centimeters). Height 53.5 in. TAKEAWAY SEA L TIME TIME M.D. THERMO. T.D. THERMO. SEALER (136cm) Length Width 86.5 in. 32 in. (218cm) (81cm) Side View End View Specification Details Machine Dimensions Length (A) = 86.5 in (218cm) Width (B) = 32 in.
12 Installation and Set Up Installation and Set Up Unpacking Carefully unpack the Eastey Hot-Knife L-Sealer and Heat Tunnel Combo unit from the shipping carton. Remove the shipping bolts and straps that secure the L-Sealer and Heat Tunnel Combo unit to the shipping pallet. Remove the product tray and lift the L-Sealer and Heat Tunnel Combo unit off the pallet.
Installation and Set Up 13 Power Cord The Eastey L-Sealer and Heat Tunnel combo can be used in a variety of locations. To allow the option of hard wiring the power cord into an existing electrical panel, the combo unit is shipped without a three-pronged plug attached to the power cord. If the combo unit 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 heat tunnel. 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 seal...
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Installation and Set Up 15 Product Tray Adjustment Knob Pinwheel Perforation Rollers Perforation Adjustment Knob Perforation Adjustment Knobs Film Core Thumb Screw Shrink Film Locking Knobs Roller The pin perforation wheel punches small holes in the shrink wrap to allow air to evacuate while in the shrink tunnel.
16 Installation and Set Up Threading the Shrink Film Thread the shrink film over the perforating wheel and around the end roller. Immediately after the end roller, separate the shrink film, 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 Heat-Shrink Tunnel When the film, product tray and product are correctly aligned, release the red lever stopper and position the entire L-sealer and product tray assembly in line with the heat shrink tunnel opening, centering the product with the center of the tunnel. Reset the red lever stopper to lock the L-sealer and product tray assembly in position.
18 Installation and Set Up Seal Head Height Adjustment To adjust the vertical height of the L-sealer, use the height adjustment wheel located under the sealing assembly. Turn the wheel to move the L-sealer position up or down. Seal Head Height Adjustment Wheel Position the center of the seal as near as possible to the center of the product to be sealed.
Operation 19 Operation The Eastey VS1620TK Hot-Knife L-Sealer and Heat Tunnel Combo is very easy to operate. Become familiar with the control panels for the heat tunnel and L-sealer located on the operator side of the machine. Sealer and Tunnel Operation...
20 Operation Main Power To begin operation, turn the Main Switch to the ON position. The Main Switch controls power to both the tunnel and sealer. Conveyor and Blower Press the Conveyor and Blower ON (green button) to start the conveyor and blower in the heat tunnel.
Operation 21 Setting the Tunnel Temperature Use the programmable switch to set the temperature inside the heat-shrink tunnel. The programmable switch will display the current temperature inside the tunnel (top) and the temperature setting below. Press the SET button to set the temperature. Press this button to select the digit to change.
22 Operation E-Stop or Emergency Stop A red E-Stop button is placed centrally above the heat tunnel control Emergency Stop panel. In the event of an emergency, press the E-Stop button in. This E-STOP brings the heat tunnel to a halt in a way to avoid damage or excessive film waste.
Operation 23 T.D. Thermo — Transverse Direction or Side Seal Temperature Control Set the temperature for the side hot knife seal using the “T.D. Thermo” temperature controller. This temperature controller operates same as the front seal temperature controller. • Press the first button to set the temperature. •...
24 Operation Sealing the Product Advance the film across the product tray. Remember the film is split with the bottom half going beneath the product tray and to top going over the product tray. Note: For best results, the seal head should be cycled three to four times initially before sealing to warm up the upper seal head.
Operation 25 After the temperature in the tunnel has cooled to approximately 150°F or 66°C or cooler (this will be a considerable amount of time) turn the Conveyor and Blower off. Turn Main Power switch to the OFF position. Special Notes About the Tunnel Shutdown Sequence ...
26 Maintenance Maintenance The Eastey Hot-Knife L-Sealer and Heat Tunnel Combo 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.
Maintenance 27 Cleaning The machine will require occasional cleaning. 1. After daily operation, carefully wipe the sealing cutter clean with a ball of accumulated scrap sealing film. 2. The machine is not designed or built for waterproof function. When cleaning the machine, use only a clean cloth, lightly dampened if necessary, to clean exterior surfaces.
28 Maintenance 4. Remove the insert and cutting rule, both at the same time. 5. Place the replacement cutting rules into the new inserts, both at the same time, ensuring that the beveled edge is in the corner. 6. Push the beveled edges together. NOTE: The inside beveled edges of the cutting rule need to come together.
Troubleshooting 29 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Control power lamp • Power not connected. • Connect power; switch on. does not light. • Fuse burned out. • Replace fuse. • Defective switch. • Replace switch. • Disconnected wire. • Check wire connections. No fuse breaker •...
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30 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Material does not • Wrong RPM of material • Adjust to correct RPM. move. mounting roller. • Chain tension clamping • Adjust chain clamping to is set too tight. correct tension. • Chain tension clamping •...
Parts List 31 Parts List VS1620TK Spare Parts List In addition to having on hand an extra set of hot cutting knives, seal pads, and typical wear items for the sealer, the following spare parts are recommended. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REFERENCE Q’TY VSSA0009...
32 Parts List VS1620TK L-Sealer Tunnel Combo Unit Main Assembly – VS1620-TKLR Live Roller (LTS504(ENG)X2-ALL) VS1620-TKMB Mesh Belt ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION REFERENCE PAGE VSSA0264 Base Frame with Takeaway Height Adjustment LTS504(ENG)X2-A VSSA0265 L-Sealer Takeaway Conveyor Assembly LTS504(ENG)X2-B 3(a) VSTA0069LR Heat Tunnel Assembly –...
Parts List 37 Heat Tunnel Assembly with Live Roller Conveyor – VSTA0069LR (LTS504(ENG)X2-D) ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION REFERENCE Q’TY VSTA0070 HEAT TUNNEL HOOD & HEATERS LTS504(ENG)X2-D-1 VSTA0071LR HEAT TUNNEL CONVEYOR & SUPPORT LTS504(ENG)X2-D-2LR WITH LIVE ROLLERS...
Parts List 43 Heat Tunnel Assembly with Wire Mesh Belt Conveyor – VSTA0069MB (LTS504(ENG)X2-D) ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION REFERENCE Q’TY VSTA0070 HEAT TUNNEL HOOD & HEATERS LTS504(ENG)X2-D-1 VSTA0071MB HEAT TUNNEL CONVEYOR & SUPPORT LTS504(ENG)X2-D-2LR WITH WIRE MESH BELT CONVEYOR...
52 Parts List L-Sealer Mid Frame with L-Sealer Controls – VSSA0314 (LTS504(ENG)X2-E-2) ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION REFERENCE Q’TY VSSA0349 FIXED PLATE 5HELTS504(ENG)X2AP02 VSSA0350 INDICATOR-5 5FD01HNF VSSA0351 INDICATOR-9 5FD01ST...
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Parts List 53 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION REFERENCE Q’TY VSSA0352 INDICATOR-10 5FD01TAT VSSA0353 AXLE 5HFLTS504(ENG)X2EM11 VSSA0354 HORIZONTAL SEAL SEAT 5HFLTS504(ENG)X2EM15 VSSA0355 VERTICAL SEAL SEAT 5HFLTS504(ENG)X2EM16 VSSA0356 SCREW SEAT 5HFLTS504(ENG)X2EM26 VSSA0357 FIXED RING 5HFLTS504(ENG)X2EM27 VSSA0358 5HFLTS504(ENG)X2EM28 VSSA0359 SUPPORT PAD 5HFLTS504(ENG)X2EM29 VSSA0360 LIMIT RING 5HFLTS504(ENG)X2EM30 VSSA0361...
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54 Parts List ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION REFERENCE Q’TY VSSA0149 LINEAR BUSHING 5BE03UFL003 VSSA0347 CYLINDER 5DA09GSS22096A VSSA0348 SILICON PAD CUSTOMER PARTS...
Parts List 55 Product Tray with Film Holder and Perforator – VSSA0267 (LTS504(ENG)X2-G) ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION REFERENCE Q’TY VSSA0377 FIXED SEAT 5HFLTS504(ENG)X2GM01 VSSA0378 SHRINK WRAP FIXED BLOCK 5HFLTS504(ENG)X2GM02 VSSA0379 PIN RING BUSHING 5HFLTS504(ENG)X2GM03...
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56 Parts List ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION REFERENCE Q’TY VSSA0380 PIN RING 5HFLTS504(ENG)X2GM04 VSSA0381 FIXED SEAT 5HFLTS504(ENG)X2GM05 VSSA0382 FIXED SEAT-1 5HFLTS504(ENG)X2GM06 VSSA0383 FEED ROLLER AXLE-1 5HFLTS504(ENG)X2GM07 VSSA0384 FEED ROLLER-1 5HFLTS504(ENG)X2GM08 VSSA0385 PIN RING AXLE 5HFLTS504(ENG)X2GM09 VSSA0386 FEED ROLLER AXLE-2 5HFLTS504(ENG)X2GM10 VSSA0387 FEED ROLLER-2 5HFLTS504(ENG)X2GM11...
Parts List 57 Main Electrical Panel and Tunnel Control Panel – VSCP0038 (LTS504(ENG)X2-H) ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION REFERENCE Q’TY VSCP0044 MAIN FRAME 5HELTS504(ENG)X2AP08 VSCP0045 INDICATOR-1 5FD01BS VSCP0046 INDICATOR-2 5FD01CBF VSCP0047 INDICATOR-3 5FD01CBN...
Parts List 59 Electrical Electrical Panel RY1 RY2 RY3 SSR1 SSR2 STOP STOP STOP STOP RESET RESET 24V__2.5 A PROG Adjust MODE PROG MODE DATA DATA DC OK LY2N INV1 INV2 0-OFF 0-OFF 450V 100-240V~1.5 A 50-60HZ SEAL TAKEAWAY TIME TIME Sealer T.D.
Eastey Hot-Knife L-Sealer and Tunnel Combo 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 one (1) year from the date of shipment by Eastey and will conform to the published specifications for that product.
Eastey reseller or 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 eastey@eastey.com www.eastey.com Thanks again for your purchase of Eastey products. We are pleased to be a part of your package sealing needs.