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Printed MAY 2017 4th Edition 4.06E MICROCOMPUTER CONTROLLED TABLETOP NOZZLE TYPE VACUUM SEALER FAS-402 SERIES OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS B TYPE www.vanderstahl.com...
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FAS-402 Series Operating Instructions Ver. 4.06E Thank you for purchasing FAS-402 series sealer! FAS-402 series is a table-top vacuum sealer controlled by the microcomputer, which makes it possible to set up the various operation patterns that the customers require. This manual explains the terms that is used when setting the seal conditions. Please read this manual thoroughly before use for the better understanding on how to set up/operate the FAS-402 series.
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Set the heating time according to the material and thickness of the film. As a result of research to further improve the FAS-402 series, some details in the operating instructions may differ from your actual machine.
For smooth operation ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11 Other safeguards …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 12 Outline of structure ……………………………………………………………………………………… 13 Proper operating boundaries for the FAS-402 series …………………………………………… 13 Major parts and function ……………………………………………………………………………… 14 Proper use of the sealer ……………………………………………………………………………… 15 Secure the work place ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 15 Install the foot switch ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
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FAS-402 Series Operating Instructions Ver. 4.06E Operation procedures ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 34 8-5-1 Seal only ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 34 8-5-2 Vacuum (manual) and sealing ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 36 8-5-3 Vacuum (timer) and sealing ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 38 8-5-4 Vacuum (gauge) and sealing ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 40 Replacing the routine maintenance parts ………………………………………………………… 42 Slide the lower fluoro glass sheet (For FAS-402, FAS-402-10D) ……………………………………………………………...
Certificate of inspection, Vacuum pump instruction manual, Dry filer instruction manual ----- one each. If the items in package are not same with above list, please contract to Van der Stahl Scientific. Before using , to verify that the circuit breaker is in the "OFF" position. If...
FAS-402 Series Operating Instructions Ver. 4.06E Warning-Caution label location and content Warning - Caution labels are placed in locations where there is a danger of injury to a person or damage to the machine. Label location details are illustrated below. Please check them before beginning operation. Labels not readily apparent are indicated by dotted lines.
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FAS-402 Series Operating Instructions Ver. 4.06E Warning-Caution label location and content (Cont’d) CAUTION NOZZLE Pay attention to the nozzle moving forward or backward during vacuum. Pinching may occur. CAUTION KEEP HANDS W2031-E AWAY Pay attention to the nozzle moving forward or backward during vacuum.
FAS-402 Series Operating Instructions Ver. 4.06E Operating precautions For safety operating In an emergency, unplug the power cord Warning immediately This sealer incorporates a number of safety devices and is carefully designed to prevent fires or other malfunctions. However, should all of...
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FAS-402 Series Operating Instructions Ver. 4.06E Do not use parts other than those specified Warning When replacing parts, always use only specified parts sold through Van der Stahl Scientific. We are not responsible for malfunctions caused by the use of unspecified parts.
FAS-402 Series Operating Instructions Ver. 4.06E Use machine properly Caution Read the operating instructions carefully and operate sealer correctly. Accidents or damage caused by misuse of the machine not in accordance with the operating instructions are the sole responsibility of the customer.
Before using the machine, clean the sealing area. Other safeguards The FAS-402 series is an impulse sealer Do not become alarmed if the sealing area does not become hot after the power switch is turned to the ON position. The machine has not malfunctioned.
Film thickness limits for the FAS-402 series are described below. The machine cannot seal bags which are thicker than that indicated. The machine may malfunction if you try to exceed the limits of the machine.
FAS-402 Series Operating Instructions Ver. 4.06E Major parts and function Control (switch) panel Dry filter Installed to prevent the condensation of water from the compressor comes Frame cover inside the machine. The water is Open the frame cover for the machine discharged from the hose.
FAS-402 Series Operating Instructions Ver. 4.06E Proper use of the sealer Secure the work place For safety and efficient operation, please set the sealer in the appropriate place as described below. Installing the machine on an unstable or Warning inclined surface may cause the overturn of the sealer.
About the auto-drain function The dry filter installed to the FAS-402 series has the auto-drain system. The moisture inside the filter is exhausted with the exhaust air through the drain hose on the side of machine. Please make sure to place a...
FAS-402 Series Operating Instructions Ver. 4.06E Plugging in the electrical power code Be sure to connect the power plug directly into the wall outlet with adequate current carrying capacity as described at Insert the electric power “10 Specification.” 110V specification plug fully into the wall outlet.
FAS-402 Series Operating Instructions Ver. 4.06E 7-11 Test sealing After setting all the conditions at the control unit, hold the bag by both hands and stretch it tight. Set the bag between seal levers. (Insert the vacuum nozzle into the bag if necessary.) Depress the foot switch to proceed the...
Operate the machine with the pre-installed operation patterns This chapter explains how to operate the FAS-402 series with the pre-installed operation patterns to give you the general idea of how to operate the machine properly. Please get used to the FAS-402 operation with the pre-installed operation patterns.
Please refer to “8-4 Reference for control unit setting and machine preparation” for how to change the seal parameters. * Firstly, please operate the machine with a pre-installed operation pattern to get used to the FAS-402 series. * The special terms are explained at “8-3 Explanation of terms.”...
FAS-402 Series Operating Instructions Ver. 4.06E 8-1-1 Sample operating procedures : operation “seal only” Operation No.[01] SEALING ONLY The seal parameters set at the time of factory shipment: HT : 140ºC/280ºF, CT : 100ºC/200ºF = Refer to “8-5 Operation procedures >>> 8-5-1 Seal only.”...
FAS-402 Series Operating Instructions Ver. 4.06E 8-1-2 Sample operating procedures : operation “manual vacuum + sealing” Operation No.[02] VAC & SEAL The seal parameters set at the time of factory shipment: HT : 140ºC/280ºF, CT : 100ºC/200ºF = Refer to “8-5 Operation procedures >>>...
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FAS-402 Series Operating Instructions Ver. 4.06E ・ Pressure lever descends completely down to the seal position and sealing starts. (Heating lamp turns on.) ・ After the heating is finished (Heating lamp turns off), cooling lamp turns on. ・ Cooling is finished.
FAS-402 Series Operating Instructions Ver. 4.06E Register sample operation patterns Maximum 10 operation patterns can be stored in the microcomputer controller (control unit). Attention If you are going to register over 10 operation patterns, the message "Entry No' is full Please delete an unnecessary entry No' "...
FAS-402 Series Operating Instructions Ver. 4.06E 8-2-1 Sample case: how to register the operation “seal only” The following operation procedures are for the brand new machine without any change on the TIPS setting. Let’s register "Sealing only" operation to the operation number [05].
FAS-402 Series Operating Instructions Ver. 4.06E 8-2-2 Sample case: how to register the operation “vacuum (timer) + seal” The following operation procedures are for the brand new machine without any change on the TIPS setting. Let’s register "Vacuum timer" operation to the operation number [06].
* The name is derived from the fact that the current and heat are delivered on impulse, or instantaneously. METHOD "METHOD" appears on the liquid crystal screen of FAS-402 series when operator select the sealing method. (Displayed on the control unit screen) (Sealing only or Seal and Vacuum) Sealing method generally means "Impulse style", "Ultrasonic style", "High...
FAS-402 Series Operating Instructions Ver. 4.06E How to set the control unit Explanation of each button on the control panel MENU button = Push to display the menu mode 1 Entry 2 Change 3 Delete 4 Maintain ENT button = Push to complete the setting...
FAS-402 Series Operating Instructions Ver. 4.06E NOTES: The following explains on condition circuit breaker and the power switch are ON. The numeric values on the control unit display is described as “xx” The cursor position is described as . mark on the control unit display indicates the different contents by each operation number.
FAS-402 Series Operating Instructions Ver. 4.06E 8-4-4 Select / Enter / Change the sealing 8-4-5 Set the heating temperature method Change the temperature of currently displayed operation pattern: Push button when the display shows one of the registered operation pattern as...
FAS-402 Series Operating Instructions Ver. 4.06E 8-4-6 Set the heating time Without the heating time: Change the temperature of currently Set heating displayed operation pattern: temperature Cool cycle Push the button when an operation pattern Heat cycle Set cooling temperature is displayed on the screen.
FAS-402 Series Operating Instructions Ver. 4.06E If you hold the button in, the numeric value will Press the button. The below display will increase/decrease continuously. Use this method be shown on the screen. when making wide range changes in the settings.
FAS-402 Series Operating Instructions Ver. 4.06E 8-4-10 Set the vacuum level 8-4-11 Select the maintenance mode Refer to "8-4-8 Select the vacuum pattern” and select When screen displays operation No. “3 Gauge” (ex. [01] SEALING ONLY) Place the cursor to "3 Gauge" and push button.
FAS-402 Series Operating Instructions Ver. 4.06E Operation procedures In this chapter, the flow of four operation patterns is explained. After setting the control unit, please proceed the operation according to the following 8-5-1 Seal only Operation number Change Move x.xs...
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FAS-402 Series Operating Instructions Ver. 4.06E Set the cooling temperature. Refer to “8-4-7 Set the cooling temperature.” [Setting range: 40°C/100°F ~ set heating temperature] Set a pouch on the sealing position. Depress the foot switch (1st). Pressure lever descends and fasten a pouch with sponge rubber. (Keep on stepping until the pressure lever close.)
FAS-402 Series Operating Instructions Ver. 4.06E 8-5-2 Vacuum (manual) and sealing Operation number Change Move V MANUAL Vacuum by manual x.xs Heating time Heating temperature Cooling temperature Operation number Change Move V MANUAL Vacuum by manual x.xs Heating time Heating temperature...
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FAS-402 Series Operating Instructions Ver. 4.06E Depress the foot switch (1st). The nozzle will come forward. Set a pouch on the sealing position. Depress the foot switch (2nd). Pressure lever descends and fasten a pouch with sponge rubber. (Keep on stepping until the pressure lever close.)
FAS-402 Series Operating Instructions Ver. 4.06E 8-5-3 Vacuum (timer) and sealing Operation number Change Move VT xx.xsec Vacuum by timer and set-up value x.xs Heating time Heating temperature Cooling temperature Operation number Change Move VT xx.xsec Vacuum by timer and set-up value x.xs...
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FAS-402 Series Operating Instructions Ver. 4.06E Set the cooling temperature. Refer to “8-4-7 Set the cooling temperature. [Setting range: 40°C/100°F ~ set heating temperature] Depress the foot switch (1st). The nozzle will come forward. Set a pouch on the sealing position.
FAS-402 Series Operating Instructions Ver. 4.06E 8-5-4 Vacuum (gauge) and sealing Operation number Change Move Vacuum by vacuum gauge and set-up value VG- xxkpa x.xs Heating time Heating temperature Cooling temperature Operation number Change Move VG- xxkpa Vacuum by vacuum gauge and set-up value x.xs...
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FAS-402 Series Operating Instructions Ver. 4.06E Set the cooling temperature. Refer to “8-4-7 Set the cooling temperature. [Setting range: 40°C/100°F ~ set heating temperature] Depress the foot switch (1st). The nozzle will come forward. Set a pouch on the sealing position.
Do not replace parts according to other methods not described in the operating instructions. It is Warning dangerous if incorrect methods are used. When replacing parts, always use only specified parts sold through Van der Stahl Scientific. Warning Otherwise malfunction may occur.
FAS-402 Series Operating Instructions Ver. 4.06E Slide the lower fluoro glass sheet (For FAS-402, FAS-402-10D) Fluoro glass sheet holder [Replace when] When the fluoro glass sheet breaks, burns, or when the seal becomes messy, etc. [Essential tools] Scissors Loose the four plastic nuts (white) securing the fluoro glass sheet holder and sponge holder.
FAS-402 Series Operating Instructions Ver. 4.06E Replace the center-dry tape (For FAS-402-10D) This chapter explains how to change the center dry tape adhered to the upper pressure lever. [Replace when] When the fluoro glass sheet breaks, burns, or when the seal becomes messy, etc.
■ When replacing the heating element with the different width: The FAS-402 series is shipped with 10mm width heating element mounted at the time of factory shipment. When you change to the 5mm heating element, you...
FAS-402 Series Operating Instructions Ver. 4.06E Replace the glass tape (19mm: pressure lever/ 25mm: seal receiving plate) and Sarcon sheet [Replace when] The heating element breaks often, the seal becomes messy, etc. [Essential tools] Phillips screwdriver, Scissors, About 2mm About 2mm...
FAS-402 Series Operating Instructions Ver. 4.06E Replace the silicone rubber (For single-side heating models) [Replace when] The silicone rubber become uneven. [Essential tools] Industrial alcohol (Ethanol) Remove two types of glass tapes adhered to the pressure lever. Remove the damaged silicone rubber.
FAS-402 Series Operating Instructions Ver. 4.06E Replace the 50mm-width glass tape (For single-side heating models) [Replace when] The heating element breaks often, the seal becomes messy, etc. [Essential tools] Scissors After adhering the silicone rubber, cut the new 50mm-width glass tape 2cm longer than the Pressure lever silicone rubber length.
FAS-402 Series Operating Instructions Ver. 4.06E Connect and remove the tube When remove the tube, press the release ring while Pay attention to the distance pushing the tube. between the release ring and body 21mm Body Release ring press there to remove the tube ■...
FAS-402 Series Operating Instructions Ver. 4.06E 9-11 Replace the vacuum nozzle [Essential tools] Spanner Take off the frame cover. Remove the elbow from the nozzle. Push the open ring to horizontal direction with Nozzle supporter Elbow nozzle, then lock will be canceled.
FAS-402 Series Operating Instructions Ver. 4.06E 9-12 Replace the temperature sensor [Replace when] Temperature sensor is damaged. Screw A-2 Screw B [Essential tools] Phillips screwdriver Temperature sensor The temperature sensor is positioned so that it slides in between the heating element and the glass tape.
FAS-402 Series Operating Instructions Ver. 4.06E 10 Specification Commodity name Nozzle type vacuum sealer Model name FAS-402 FAS-402-10D Power source * Note 1 Maximum power 1. 1kW (5mm heater) / 1.8kW (10mm heater) 2.7kW consumption Power cord * Note 2...
FAS-402 Series Operating Instructions Ver. 4.06E 11 Specifications of accessories 11-1 Air pump Parts name Type Details at out of rating Vacuum air : 40-48L/min Vacuum degree : -88.3kPa Air pump DOP-80SC (special) Supply air : 40-48L/min Relief set-up pressure : 310~330kPa...
FAS-402 Series Operating Instructions Ver. 4.06E 12 Regular check and maintenance For longer the sealer life and normally operation, it is necessary to check and maintain the sealer regularly. Please perform the checking and maintenance on time after purchased the sealer.
FAS-402 Series Operating Instructions Ver. 4.06E 12-2 Clean the air filter The air filter is located in-between the nozzle and the vacuum pump, stores any foreign objects accidentally taken in though the nozzle in filter cup. Be sure to check and clean cup everyday before the operation.
Carefully follow the directions in the operating instructions when replacing parts. Please consult Van der Stahl Scientific if after referring to the chart, the problem cannot be resolved. Please refer any questions regarding replacement of parts not listed in the operating instructions or adjustment of such parts to Van der Stahl Scientific.
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ON? Items marked with a “ ※ ” mark in the "Solutions" column refer to the fact that these problems should be addressed by electrician. If there are any problems, please contact Van der Stahl Scientific.
(xxx : 110 or 220) Items marked with a “ ※ ” mark in the "Solutions" column refer to the fact that these problems should be addressed by electrician. If there are any problems, please contact Van der Stahl Scientific.
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Items marked with a “ ※ ” mark in the "Solutions" column refer to the fact that these problems should be addressed by electrician. If there are any problems, please contact Van der Stahl Scientific.
FAS-402 Series Operating Instructions Ver. 4.06E 15-2 About the maintenance mode The state of a machine is found by display in the maintenance mode. When the trouble occurs, we recommend to display the MAINTENANCE maintenance mode. The position of black marked X and Y told operator the trouble pattern.
FAS-402 Series Operating Instructions Ver. 4.06E 16 To discard The owner of the equipment is responsible for proper disposal of the equipment. When you need to dispose of the machine, please follow the guidance of your local authority. For further information we advise you to contact your local waste facility.
FAS-402 Series Operating Instructions Ver. 4.06E 17 Maintenance parts Sealing section Sealing plate Sponge rubber holder (upper) Sponge rubber holder (lower) Sponge rubber Sponge rubber Electrode Inside of the frame cover Control unit Foot switch insertion port Digital vacuum gauge...
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