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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate your machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
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Service Use proper containers when draining the oil. Do not use food or beverage containers that may mislead someone into drinking from them. Properly dispose of the containers, or store in a safe place immediately following the draining of the oil. ...
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VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE MODEL 420A (MC-40 SIPROMAC) GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS II MECHANICAL A- Front view general assembly drawing B- Rear view general assembly drawing C- Cover adjustment procedure D- Central shaft assembly drawing E- Seal bar assembly drawings...
VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINES OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Setting up the machine 2. Electrical connection 3. Operation 3.1 Working principles 3.2 Special packaging 3.2.1 Gas flushing 3.2.2 Top and bottom sealing (bi-active) 3.2.2 3.2.3 Electrical bag cut 3.3 Setting of digital controls 3.4 Daily cleaning 4.
SIPROMAC INC. VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINES 1. SETTING UP THE MACHINE: Before choosing the site for the machine, please consider that you will also need room for packaged and non-packaged products apart from the space needed for the machine itself. Keep in mind that the machine must not be set up upon uneven ground. Especially with mobile models, the weight of the pump might then cause warping of the machine.
To obtain nice packages, the products and the bags have to be of proportional sizes. The bag's opening should never exceed 50 cm(2") past the seal bars. The product should be centered in height in relation to the seal bar by adjusting the spacers provided. To obtain a good seal, make sure that no residue of fat is left between the bag's inner sides where sealing is done.
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3.3 Vacuum packaging operation: 3.3 Vacuum packaging operation: Note: Refer to the menus structure on page 14 and the keyboard detail on page 15. 3.3.1 Basics: Use key "POWER" to power ON / OFF the vacuum packaging machine. When the unit is energized, the identification of the last executed program is displayed on LCD screen.
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3.3.3 Programs menu: 3.3.3.1 Program identification: For a selected program, set the identification, using the numeric keyboard characters chart; press numeric key untill the desired character is selected (4 times for the numeric value). Use key "ENTER" to validate the character and to validate the characters string at the end(the new characters string is blinking).
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3.3.3.4 Gas flush level setting: For a selected program set the gas flush level following the same procedure as for the vacuum level; the maximum gas flush level setting is 10% below the vacuum setting. 3.3.3.5 Sealing time setting: For a selected program set the sealing time, starting with the seconds; the decimal point is automatically inserted following the first digit entry and the validation is automatically performed following the third digit entry (the new sealing time is blinking).
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"D3 MODEL SELECT" "D4 GAS OPTION" "D5 SEALING TIME" "D6 COOLING TIME" "D7 OFFSET CALIB.” "D8 VACUUM SENSOR” "D9 SIPROMAC PUB” "D10 LOADING TIME" (automatic units only) "D11 UNLOADNG TIME" (automatic units only) "SYSTEM MONITOR" (no access code required) "SOFTWARE: R x.xx"...
WARNING: All electrical work described in this brochure should be done by a QUALIFIED and AUTHORIZED technician. 3.4 Daily cleaning: For hygenic cleanliness, it is imperative to clean chamber and spacers daily. Also clean the lid rubber to assure tight seat of the lid. Cleaning instructions for gas injection nozzles: Periodically on a regular basis the gas injection nozzles must be removed with the connection tube and soaked in a food grade soap and water solution, then dried and re-installed.
4.2 Insufficient vacuum: 4.2.1 Leakage in the bag: Most frequently, insufficient vacuum in bags is due to leakage in bag and not due to any fault of the machine. Pin-hole leak for which there is no obvious explanation is due to faulty bag material. Pin-hole leak caused by sharp edge of the product (bone, etc.).Use bone-guard or thicker film.
4.5 MC40 Control board failure NOTE:Refer to menu structure on page 13. This board software is allowing access to a "Diagnostics Menu". Only qualified service technicians are authorized to access this menu by entering a security password. By acceding either the "D1 input test" feature or the "D2 output test" feature,a trained technician will be able to quickly know the origin of the problem: pump, sealing system, pneumatic problem, security switches problem, etc...
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MODEL 420A COVER ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE Reference Drawing:# 005B0598 # 004B0124 PROBLEM: MACHINE TABLE AND COVER SEEMS TO BE STRAIGHT, LID GASKET IS GOOD BUT COVER DOES NOT SIT PROPERLY ON BOTH SIDES OF TABLE. 1. Floor should be flat (within 1/8" approx.).
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006-0637 1 de 3 PAGE FULL FILENAME H:\DESSIN\DEPTDESS-2\PLAN ÉLECTRIQUE\006 + PART LIST 2010\420\006-0637 420A CONT.VSD TRANSF.CONT.(yel 25) MC40 W001 Vacuum BLACK JP3/1 Gas Opt. right WHITE GAS OPTION JP3/1 Gas Opt. left Bellows right (Air Reg Opt.) JP3/1 REMOVE JUMPER IF AIR...
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006-0637 2 de 3 PAGE FULL FILENAME H:\DESSIN\DEPTDESS-2\PLAN ÉLECTRIQUE\006 + PART LIST 2010\420\006-0637 420A CONT.VSD TRANSF.CONT.(yel 25) MC40 W001 YELLOW JP3/1 BROWN JP3/1 PURPLE JP3/1 GREY JP3/1 PINK N/A JP3/2 Vac.Pump O/L1 PUMP BEIGE RELAY JP3/2 WCV1 WCV2 WHITE N/A...
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006-0637 3 de 3 PAGE FULL FILENAME H:\DESSIN\DEPTDESS-2\PLAN ÉLECTRIQUE\006 + PART LIST 2010\420\006-0637 420A CONT.VSD TRANSF.CONT.(yel 25) MC40 WCV3 ooooooo PC BOARD volt. category VACUUM PACK model 420A SIPROMAC system month Control circuit year block control St-Germain de Grantham RC filters must be connected on...
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006-0637 1 de 3 PAGE FULL FILENAME H:\DESSIN\DEPTDESS-2\PLAN ÉLECTRIQUE\006 + PART LIST 2010\420\006-0637 420A 2 PUMPS CONT..VSD TRANSF.CONT.(yel 25) MC40 W001 Vacuum BLACK JP3/1 Gas Opt. right WHITE GAS OPTION JP3/1 Gas Opt. left Bellows right (Air Reg Opt.) JP3/1...
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006-0637 2 de 3 PAGE FULL FILENAME H:\DESSIN\DEPTDESS-2\PLAN ÉLECTRIQUE\006 + PART LIST 2010\420\006-0637 420A 2 PUMPS CONT..VSD TRANSF.CONT.(yel 25) MC40 W001 YELLOW JP3/1 BROWN JP3/1 PURPLE JP3/1 GREY JP3/1 PINK N/A Vacuum JP3/2 O/L1 O/L11 PUMP BEIGE Vacuum RELAY JP3/2...
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006-0637 3 de 3 PAGE FULL FILENAME H:\DESSIN\DEPTDESS-2\PLAN ÉLECTRIQUE\006 + PART LIST 2010\420\006-0637 420A 2 PUMPS CONT..VSD TRANSF.CONT.(yel 25) MC40 WCV3 ooooooo PC BOARD volt. category VACUUM PACK model 420A SIPROMAC system month Control circuit year block control St-Germain de Grantham...
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006-0630 1 de 1 FULL FILENAME H:\DESSIN\DEPTDESS-2\PLAN ÉLECTRIQUE\006 + PART LIST 2010\420\006-0630 420A POW,3 PH.VSD PAGE L2 L3 W M1 W EL ( T / B OPTION ) W TB 14 (blk) 20 (blk) (20 yel) 20 (blk) (20 brn)
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006-0721 1 de 1 FULL FILENAME H:\DESSIN\DEPTDESS-2\PLAN ÉLECTRIQUE\006 + PART LIST 2010\420\006-0621 420A 2 PUMPS POW.VSD PAGE O/L1 WM11 O/L11 W EL W TB ( T / B OPTION ) 14 (blk) 13 14 20 (blk) (20 yel) 20 (blk)
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006-0620 1 de 1 FULL FILENAME H:\DESSIN\DEPTDESS-2\PLAN ÉLECTRIQUE\006 + PART LIST 2010\420\006-0620 420A POWER,1PH.VSD PAGE W M1 W EL ( T / B OPTION ) W TB 14 (blk) 20 (blk) (20 yel) 20 (blk) (20 brn) (20 pur) (20 gry)
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