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Henkelman BV accepts no liability for damage and/or problems arising from the use of spare parts not supplied by Henkelman BV. This user manual has been compiled with all possible care. Henkelman BV assumes no responsibility for any errors in this manual and/or the consequences of an erroneous interpretation of the instructions.
5.1 Transportation and Installation..................... 18 5.2 Connecting the Machine...................... 18 5.3 Prior to the First Use......................19 6 Operation.............................20 6.1 Aero Control System......................20 6.1.1 Operating Elements......................20 6.1.2 Starting the Machine....................21 6.1.3 Starting the Packaging Cycle..................21 6.1.4 Proceeding to the Next Step in the Cycle..............21 6.1.5 Terminating a Program....................
Figure 2: Overview of the Sealing System..................17 Figure 3: Control Panel........................20 Figure 4: USB port location......................30 Figure 5: External Vacuum Adapter Set (AERO)................30 Figure 6: Removing the Sealing Bar....................33 Figure 7: Replacing the Sealing Wire..................... 33 Figure 8: Replacing the Silicone Rubber of the Silicone Holders........... 34 Figure 9: Replacing the Lid Gasket....................
Preamble This is the manual for your Henkelman Vacuum Packaging Machine series: Aero. This manual is intended for anyone who works with or services the machine. This manual contains information and instructions for installation, operation and maintenance of the machine. We recommend that you carefully read this manual before use and follow the procedures and instructions strictly.
The warranty is subject to the following limitations. The warranty period for products supplied by Henkelman BV is 3 years from the date indicated on the purchase document. This warranty is limited to manufacturing and machining defects and therefore does not cover breakdowns involving any part of the product that is exposed to any form of wear and tear.
• With the exception of the applicable legal regulations of public order and good faith, we are not liable to pay for any damage of any sort whatsoever to the opposite party or to third parties, directly or indirectly, including lost profits, damage to movable or immovable property or personal injury.
Safety Your Vacuum Packaging Machine has been carefully designed and expertly built to be operated safely. This is corroborated by the EC Declaration of Conformity. However, there are always dangers and safety risks that cannot be eliminated. These dangers and risks are the result of the use functions of the machine and operation of the machine by the user.
• High pressure cleaning is not allowed. This may cause damage to the electronics and other components. • Prevent water from entering the ventilation inlet of the chamber or the exhaust of the pump. This causes irreversible damage to the pump. •...
Warnings for Operating Personnel • Operating personnel must be 18 years or older. • Only authorised persons are allowed to perform work on or with the machine. • Personnel may only perform work for which it was trained. This applies to both maintenance and normal use.
Introduction Henkelman BV is a supplier of ultra-modern vacuum packaging machines. Our machines are developed and manufactured to meet the highest standards. They combine a sleekly build and functional design with optimal ease of use and a long service life. After mounting the plug, it is just a matter of "plug &...
If detailed information is available in this manual, you will be referred to the specific sections. Aero series Basic vacuum packaging machines for basic packaging needs. The Aero series represent a range of compact table-top models. All Aero models are equipped: •...
4.1.1 Overview of the Main Components The figure below shows the main components of the Aero series. The model shown may differ from your machine. Figure 1: Overview of the Main Components The lid closes the vacuum chamber during the application of the vacuum. A rubber is mounted in the lid to ensure proper closing.
Description of the Packaging Process/Machine Functions This section provides an overview of the packaging process and available machine functions. See Changing the Program Settings (manual) on page 22 for information about setting the parameters to the correct values. 4.2.1 Packaging Process/Machine Functions This section describes the packaging process and the machine functions.
Step Process phase Screen image Operation Red meat (op- This option is added to the normal vacuum function. tional) A small amount of air is rapidly flushed inside the chamber before sealing. This prevents degassing of the product during and after the sealing phase. De- gassing may create air pockets inside the package.
Function Pictogram Operation External Vacu- This function allows special food containers to be vacuumed out- side the machine. The vacuum for this program is set at a fixed value of 99 % with liquid control (if available). The program runs for 15 minutes or until stopped.
Installation Consult Technical Data on page 44 for the specifications of the machine. Before installing the machine, carefully read the safety instructions in Safety on page 9. Failure to follow or disregard of the safety instructions may result in serious injury. Transportation and Installation The machine must be moved and transported in an upright position.
Prior to the First Use See Vacuum Pump maintenance on page 36 for more information how to perform these steps. Prior to the first use, the following steps must be performed: Failure to do so may result in unrepairable damage to the machine. Check the oil sight glass to see if the amount of oil in the pump is sufficient.
A long press (3 seconds) is used to activate the settings menu. This menu is only accessible with the owner login code. Refer to Changing the Machine Settings on page 27. On/Off button Serves to turn the Aero on or off. Operation...
STOP button This is used to interrupt the entire cycle during a packaging cycle. All functions are skipped and the cycle is terminated. The STOP button is also used to exit the programming function and to exit the menu. 6.1.2 Starting the Machine Plug in the machine (see Electrical Installation on page 45).
Terminate the program. Press the STOP button. The program will be terminated and the vacuum chamber is decompressed. 6.1.6 Changing the Program Settings (manual) This section describes the units and limits of the parameters and how parameters can be adjusted. See Operating Elements on page 20 for an overview of the operating elements.
The following parameters cannot be set during automatic programming. In these cases, pressing the ▶ button will have no effect. • Liquid Control • Red Meat • Seal Complete the program. The screen displays “Save adjustments?”. Choose to save or reject the new parameters. •...
Use the ◄ and ▶ buttons to scroll to the parameter Liquid control. The screen displays the current liquid control parameter setting. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to adjust the value. The vacuum parameter can be set On or Off. Press the ▶...
Use the ◄ and ▶ buttons to scroll to the parameter Seal. The screen displays the current seal parameter setting. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to adjust the value. The vacuum parameter can be set from 0.1 s to 4.0 s. Press the ▶...
6.1.10 Guidelines for Function Values For each function, values can be set if you are authorized as an owner. In order to understand the consequence of the set value, the table below explains the consequences of giving a low or high value for each function.
Function Range Conditions Seal time 0.3 – 4.0 s This is the time that the sealing wires and/or the cut-off wire are heated. The longer the time, the more heat is transferred to the bag. Cleaning of the 15 min. Fixed value.
• Import & Export Press the ► button to enter the menu. 6.1.11.1 Settings In this menu the machine settings can be changed. • Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select the settings sub-menu and use the ► button to confirm. ∘...
∘ Off Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select Red meat and use the ► button to confirm. ∘ On ∘ Off Not all program options are available on all machines. • Show machine information The machine information is shown. ∘...
Connect the external vacuum hose adapter (3) to the valve of the food container. Slide the sliding valve (2) towards the hose (closed position). Figure 5: External Vacuum Adapter Set (AERO) Press the ► button to start the vacuum cycle.
Maintenance When carrying out maintenance work, always observe the following safety rules. • Always disconnect the power supply by disconnecting the plug. • Only trained technicians are authorised to perform the described maintenance activities. • Test the machine after carrying out maintenance work or repairs to make sure the machine can be used safely.
Activity * 1-D 1-W 1-M 6-M Replacement Replace the sealing wires. Replace the silicone rubber of the silicone holders. Replace the lid gasket. Replace the oil exhaust filter. Contact your dealer for professional servicing. Replace the plastic lid (if applicable). * 1-D = Daily, 1-W = Weekly, 1-M = Every month, 6-M = Every 6 months, 1-Y = Annually, 4-Y = Every 4 years Cleaning the Machine...
Figure 6: Removing the Sealing Bar Remove the sealing bar by lifting it from the cylinders. See Figure 6: Removing the Sealing Bar on page 33. Figure 7: Replacing the Sealing Wire Remove the Teflon tape (1) that protects the sealing wire. Remove the screws (2) at the bottom of the sealing bar and remove the sealing wires (3).
Place the other end of the wire in its location and tension it with pliers. Now fasten it by tightening the screws. Cut both ends of the wire. Replace the Teflon tape on the sealing wire. Cut a piece of Teflon tape at the length of the sealing bar plus approximately 5 cm. Attach the tape over the sealing wires on the sealing bar evenly and without folds.
Replacing the Lid Gasket The lid gasket ensures the vacuum chamber is fully closed during the machine cycle. This is essential to reach the maximum vacuum level. Due to extreme pressure differences, the gasket wears and should therefore be replaced regularly. Replace the lid gasket if damaged or as specified in Maintenance Schedule on page 31.
Vacuum Pump maintenance The vacuum pump creates the vacuum. Regular maintenance of the pump is very important. 7.7.1 Overview Depending of the configuration the machine is equipped with one of the following pumps: 7.7.1.1 Pump 8 m Figure 10: Overview of the Pump Vacuum pump - Creates the vacuum for the process.
7.7.1.2 Pump 16 - 21 m Figure 11: Overview of the Pump Vacuum pump - Creates the vacuum for the process. Oil exhaust filter - Filters the air by capturing oil vapours. Oil sight glass - Indicates the maximum and minimum oil levels of the vacuum pump. Oil drain plug - Removing the oil drain plug allows the oil to be drained.
See Overview on page 36 for the pump fitted in the machine and an overview of the parts. If the machine remains unused for a prolonged period of time, the oil must be removed from the pump. This is necessary because moisture and dirt in the oil may affect the pump, causing the pump to jam at the next use.
Follow the steps below to remove the old oil exhaust filter: Remove the filter cover (3) of the vacuum pump (1) and put it aside. Remove the oil exhaust filter (2) from the vacuum pump. Follow the steps below to install a new oil exhaust filter: Turn the new filter into the vacuum pump.
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It is advisable to run the program before using the machine for the first time, after the machine has been stationary for a lengthy period of time, and especially prior to changing oil. Run the pump cleaning program every week. If you package moisture-containing products, such as soups and sauces, the pump cleaning program should be run every day.
Troubleshooting and Error Codes The tables below show the possible malfunctions and the corresponding causes as well as the steps to be taken. Malfunction Activity More information Control panel does not illumin- • Connect the machine to the Connecting the Machine on ate.
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Malfunction Activity More information Vacuum bag is not sealed cor- • Check the seal settings Operation on page 20. rectly. of the program and adjust Replacing the Sealing Wire on them. page 32. • Check/replace the Teflon Replacing the Silicone Rubber tape and the sealing wires.
Disposal Do not dispose of oil and components as household waste. When repla- cing oil or components at the end of the service life, ensure that all ma- terials are collected and disposed or reused in a legal and environment- ally sound manner.
Appendices 10.1 Technical Data 10.1.1 Aero series Aero 42XL 42XL+ General Ambient temperature 5 to 30°C 5 to 30°C 5 to 30°C 5 to 30°C 5 to 30°C 5 to 30°C during operation Machine working con- 10-90% 10-90% 10-90% 10-90%...
Figure 15: Overview of the Electrical Installation Power connection This serves to connect the machine to the power supply. Control panel This serves to operate the control functions. Your machine has the following control option: • Aero Control System on page 20 Appendices...
10.4 Logbook This logbook must include: • Annual maintenance work • Major replacements and emergencies • Modifications • Tests of the emergency stop buttons and safety devices Date: Performed by: Description: (authority, technician) (nature of the activities, which parts have been replaced) Appendices...
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Date: Performed by: Description: (authority, technician) (nature of the activities, which parts have been replaced) Appendices...
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