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working order. They are in no way intended to provide the required level of sanitation needed for the
packaging of food products. As noted earlier in this manual your company should consult with an expert in
the sanitation field to design a robust sanitation routine when packaging food products.
1. Clean the seal bar's Teflon tape very carefully using a rag and a mild organic solvent. DO NOT
directly wash down this area of the machine.
2. Clean the rubber pad in the seal pressure bar. Once again use a rag and a mild organic solvent. DO
NOT directly wash down this area of the machine.
3. Wipe down the stainless steel housing using an approved stainless steel cleaner.
4. On machines with clear chamber lids or viewing windows clean them using a mild glass cleaner.
5. If your machine is an SC Series or a DC Series unit open the housing access door and visually
check for oil or debris around the vacuum pump area. If you see anything that needs to be cleaned
DO NOT start cleaning until the machine is properly locked out and tagged out.
4.2 Vacuum Pump Maintenance
For detailed information concerning maintenance and repair of your machine's vacuum pump please
refer to the manufactures operating manual that was packaged with your new machine.
4.3 Seal Bar Maintenance
A. Replacing the Teflon Cover
1. Remove the seal bars from your machine.
a. Seal bars are located in the chamber on all TC Series machines and some smaller SC Series
machines.
b. Seal bars are located in the lid on larger SC Series machines and all DC Series machines.
2. Remove the screws that hold the Teflon holding strap in place. Refer to Figure A on the next
page.
3. Remove the old Teflon cover.
4. Inspect the seal element.
a. Clean it off with lacquer thinner if needed.
b. Replace if broken or burnt badly. Refer to the instructions under B below for replacement
5.Install the new Teflon cover and reinstall the seal bars.
B. Replacing the Seal Element
1. Using a hex wrench loosen the screws holding the seal element and remove it
2. Install the new seal element. Refer to Figures B & C on the next page.
a. Place the new element across the surface of the seal bar leave an excess of about 3/4" at
each end.
b. Make sure you put the tension spring back in place..
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