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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL HOOK...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. GENERAL ..........................5 1.1. Revisions ........................5 1.2. Warnings ........................5 1.3. Waste management ....................... 6 1.4. Authorized technician ..................... 6 2. SPECIFICATIONS AND INSTALLATION ................7 2.1. Dimensions ........................7 2.2. Certifications ........................7 2.3. Electrical specifications ....................7 2.4.
  • Page 4 3.5.4. Programming mode ....................17 3.5.4.1. Program identification ..................17 3.5.4.2. Vacuum level by sensor .................. 18 3.5.4.3. Vacuum plus ....................19 3.5.4.1. Vacuum sensor controlled gas injection ............19 3.5.4.2. Sealing time ..................... 19 3.5.5. Running a vacuum cycle ..................20 3.5.6.
  • Page 5 8.3. Mechanical schematics ....................vi Owner’s manual...

  • Page 6: General

    1. GENERAL 1.1. Revisions Revision Date Modifications 14-05-2020 Original manual 1.2. Warnings • Clear the work area of any potential This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could source of danger such as electrical wires, endanger the personal safety and/or buckets, knives, etc.

  • Page 7: Waste Management

    1.3. Waste management • Use proper containers when draining the • Prior to disposal, determine the proper oil. Do not use food or beverage method to dispose of waste from your containers that may mislead someone into local office of Environmental Protection drinking from them.

  • Page 8: Specifications And Installation

    2. SPECIFICATIONS AND INSTALLATION 2.1. Dimensions Hauteur Depth Width Package (wood) 25" (635 mm) 32" (815 mm) 29" (740 mm) Appliance 23" (585 mm) 23.7" (600 mm) 19.7" (500 mm) Chamber height 6.8" (175 mm) Distance between 13.1" (335 mm) seal bars Seal bars length 19.1"...

  • Page 9: Specifications

    2.4. Specifications Built in stainless steel with clear lid Pouch cut-off Soft-air that allow a slow return to atmospheric pressure 8m³ pump Microprocessor Precision vacuum sensor Shims to adjust product height Silencer that reduce noise when returning at atmospheric pressure Gas injection system (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) (20% Maximum oxygen) 2.5.

  • Page 10: Options

    2.6. Options 1- Inclined shim HOOK FILLER: Allow to place the product in the optimal angle every time, ideal for liquids. Product code: SMAAK_HOOK_FILLER 2- HOOK CART: Allow you to easily carry your appliance around while offering a work area at the ideal height.

  • Page 11: Operating Instructions

    3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1. Optimal use In order to optimize the efficiency of your appliance, please read the following advices carefully. Choosing the proper location to install your appliance is really important to maximize the output you can get from it. Take care of anticipating the area required to place the product to be packaged, the packaged product and the supplies (pouch) required beside the area required for the appliance itself.

  • Page 12: Product Layout In The Vacuum Chamber

    3.3. Product layout in the vacuum chamber Product layout is crucial to get a nice quality package. 3.3.1. Solids of minimal thickness Using two superposed shims is strongly recommended when dealing with thin products. This facilitate the pouch manipulation while filling the extra space in the vacuum chamber, reducing the required amount of time to get a proper vacuum level.

  • Page 13: Liquids Or Solids With Liquids

    3.3.4. Liquids or solids with liquids Packaging using the inclined shim SMAAK HOOK FILLER is strongly recommended. 3.3.1. Gas injection nozzles Your appliance is equipped with a gas injection system, also known as a modified atmosphere packaging. When you’re using this feature, it is preferable to insert the nozzles into the pouch opening in order to guarantee a good penetration of the gas inside the pouch.

  • Page 14: Product Particularities

    3.4. Product particularities Depending on the product to be packaged, being meat, soup, sauce or anything else, some particularities will influence the method used to get a proper vacuum. 3.4.1. Suggestions Product Vacuum level Vacuum extra time Meats 98.5 % Liquids 90.0 % 3.4.2.

  • Page 15: Products To Avoid And Products That Require Special Treatment

    Water boiling point from vacuum pressure table Pressure (mbar) Equivalent vacuum % Boiling point (°C) 1013 99.5 3.4.1. Products to avoid and products that require special treatment Some products should not be vacuum packed at all to prevent botulism and other similar sicknesses.

  • Page 16: Vacuum Packing

    (ex: a funnel). For a liquid, use the inclined SMAAK JAB FILLER accessory to keep the liquid level below the seal bar. The pouch must be laid flat without wrinkles.

  • Page 17: Basics

    Make sure there is no air bubbles or leaks: If the package is not entirely void of air bubbles, raise the vacuum level, or the vacuum plus time if dealing with liquids, and try again. Make sure the seal is strong enough and airtight: The seal must be clear and even.

  • Page 18: Function Mode

    In function mode, use the key to select a function and the key to gain access to the function. In programming mode, use the key to select a program and the key to edit it. In edition mode of the program, use the key to switch between parameters.

  • Page 19: Vacuum Level By Sensor

    Ex: Set the identification « EXAMPLE 1 » KEYS RESULTS 2, 2, 8, 8, 8, 2, 2, 4,4,4, 9, 9, 9, 1, 1, 1, 1, Press the key to confirm identification 3.5.4.2. Vacuum level by sensor For a selected program, set the desired vacuum level, in percent. The decimal point is set between the second and third characters.

  • Page 20: Vacuum Plus

    Note: The gas tank and regulator (set to 5 PSI or 0.333 kg/cm³) are not included with this appliance. The connector to hook up your tank is located at the back. The maximum delay allowed for gas injection is 30 seconds.

  • Page 21: Running A Vacuum Cycle

    Examples KEYS RESULTS 4.50s 4, 5, or 4, 5, 0 4, 5, 1 4.50s … 4.50s 4, 5, 4 4.50s 2, 3, 5 2.35s … 2.35s 2, 3, 9 2.35s 0.00s or 0, 0, 0 3.5.5. Running a vacuum cycle To start a cycle, all that need to be done is to close the lid.

  • Page 22: Menus Structure

    3.5.7. Menus structure 3.5.7.1. Function mode F1 CREATE A PRGM: Program creation F2 DELETE A PRGM: Program deletion 3.5.7.2. Programming mode Pxx NAME: Program identification Program sub menu VACUUM LV: xx.x% (0.0-99.5%) VACUUM PLUS: xxs (0-99s) SEAL TIME: x.xxs (0.00s – 3.50s) Pxx NAME (12 characters) 3.5.7.3.
  • Page 23 4- Test the result on a new package. The recommended speed to return at atmospheric pressure is about 5 seconds as letting too much air in too fast can deform your packages and can damage your product inside and product with sharp edges may damage the pouch. 1- Soft air valve adjustment Owner’s manual...

  • Page 24: Daily Maintenance

    4. DAILY MAINTENANCE 4.1. Cleaning For proper hygiene, it is imperative to clean the vacuum chamber, shims and inclined shims daily. Make sure to clean the lid seal thoroughly to get a proper seal. Also make sure to clean the seal bars and bellows to obtain the best result possible, to do so you must disconnect the power connectors and remove the seal bars.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    5. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE(S) SOLUTION(S) The lib is in the low position (closed) when starting the Raise the lid and wait The error « COVER DOWN appliance ERROR » is displayed The signal coming from the lid Check the switch adjustment position switch was lost during a Replace the switch cycle.
  • Page 26 PROBLEM CAUSE(S) SOLUTION(S) Let the product cool down before packaging The product is too hot Lower the required vacuum level (Ex: Sauce) and add some time to the Vacuum The appliance can’t reach the plus setting required vacuum level (boiling If possible, freeze the product product) before packing...
  • Page 27 PROBLEM CAUSE(S) SOLUTION(S) The gas tank valve is closed Open the gas tank valve The gas tank is empty Replace the gas tank The gas pressure regulator is Increase the regulator pressure (5 adjusted too low PSI recommended) The gas flush hose is not properly Make sure the hose is firmly hooked up to the appliance inserted inside the connector...

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    6. MAINTENANCE 6.1. Maintenance schedule The advanced maintenance on this appliance should be done by a local service technician in order to keep your appliance in a perfect operating shape. Your appliance maintenance schedule Tasks Owner Tech. Period ✓ Clean the appliance Daily ✓...

  • Page 29: Vacuum Pump

    6.2. Vacuum pump 6.2.1. Parts identification 1- Oil level glass sight 2- Oil fill plug 3- Air exhaust cover 4- Air exhaust filter (Air exhaust filter is located inside the pump, behind the Air exhaust cover (3)) 5- Drain plug 6.2.2.

  • Page 30: Filling Up The Vacuum Pump

    12- Drain the rest of the oil 13- Inspect the drain plug seal for any sign of wear or damage, replace if needed 14- Firmly screw the drain plug back in place (5) 15- Dispose of the used oil appropriately and following local regulations 6.2.2.2.

  • Page 31: Seal Bars

    Note: During normal operation of the pump, the filter become saturated in oil, it is normal to see a lowering of the oil level right after an air filter replacement. Warning: Some other model of filters sold on the market could fit in the filter location of your vacuum pump, but their filtration capacity is reduced and the raise the pump’s back pressure.

  • Page 32: Replacing The Teflon™ Tape

    6.3.2. Replacing the Teflon™ tape For replacing the Teflon™ tape, please follow these steps (Refer to section 6.3.16.2.1 for part identification): 1- Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet 2- Remove the damaged Teflon™ tape (1) 3- Clean the seal bar (2) (3) to remove any impurities 4- Cut the Teflon™...
  • Page 33 (8) Cut the excess element, keeping a length of 1cm (3/8 in) extra), fold the extra over itself 12- Clean the seal bar (2) to remove any impurities 13- Cut the Teflon™ tape to the needed length (1) 14- Put the Teflon™ tape in place making sure to have it properly centered 15- Put the clear tape in place on each side of the seal bar to seal the Teflon™...

  • Page 34: Sales Conditions And Warranty

    7. SALES CONDITIONS AND WARRANTY Orders - Acceptance of our proposals implies acceptance without reserve of these present Conditions of Sale prevail nevertheless upon any contrary stipulations that may appear on the Buyer's order forms, general conditions of purchase or any other document originating from the Buyer.

  • Page 35: Appendix

    8. APPENDIX 8.1. Electrical schematics Owner’s manual...
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  • Page 38 1.000 UN 106-00701 VALVE 3WAY 24VAC 1/4'' NPT WITH BRACKET (SMC) 1.000 UN 106-00101 VALVE 2WAY 24VAC 1/4'' NPT WITH BRACKET (SMC) 1.000 UN 033-0009 MEMBRANE SMAAK 1.000 UN MEMBRANE 032-0510 PRESSURE TRANSDUCER 0-15 PSIA 1.000 UN VACUUM SENSOR 039-0230 REFLEX BAND ELEMENT 2.5MM...

  • Page 39: Pneumatical Schematics

    8.2. Pneumatical schematics Owner’s manual...
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  • Page 50 CONTACT INFORMATION sales@smaakstore.com • 819 395-5151 1-855-395-5252 819 395-5343 smaakstore.com 2555 Alfred-Nobel, Drummondville (QC) Canada J2A 0L5...

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