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- Page 1 TC-350 Top Vacuum Packaging Machine Table Operation Manual Version 6.9.1 1915 E. Acacia Street, Ontario, CA91761, U.S.A : 1-909-923-3888 FAX : 1-909-923-3588 http://www.promaxvac.com S/N: QC SIGNATURE:...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. SAFETY ........................1 1.1 SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS ................1 1.2 PERSONAL SAFETY ....................2 1.3 FOOD SAFETY ......................3 2. INSTALLATION ..................... 4 2.1 UNPACKING ........................4 2.2 MOVING THE MACHINE ................... 4 2.3 MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS ..................5 2.4 ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS ................ - Page 3 General This owner’s manual contains information relating to your Promax /Promarks machine. It will provide you with basic information concerning both operation and maintenance of your new machine. Please read it carefully as failure to do so may result in bodily injury and / or damage to the equipment.
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Page 4: Safety
Failure to follow these safety rules and take necessary precautions can result in serious injury or death as well as cause damage to the equipment. 1) Never operate or service your Promax / Promarks machine until you have read this manual completely and understand it fully. -
Page 5: Personal Safety
The following procedures and guidelines must be observed to avoid problems that can result in property damage, personal injury or death. If you have any questions regarding this information please contact Promax /Promarks, Inc. Service Department at (909) 481-3338. Hazardous Voltage: DANGER Electrical power must be disconnected and locked out before servicing or cleaning of the machine. -
Page 6: Food Safety
1.3 FOOD SAFETY While many Promax / Promarks machines are used in applications involving vacuum packaging and vacuum cooking, there are inherent risks associated with these techniques that can result in serious illness or death to the consumer of the food product. -
Page 7: Installation
Wipe down the outside of the machine. 2.2 MOVING THE MACHINE Promax chamber style vacuum packaging machines are available in three basic designs, TC (Table Top), SC (Free Standing Single Chamber) and DC (Double Chamber). Recommendations for the movement of all three types are listed below. -
Page 8: Environment Requirements
2.3 TC-350 SPECIFICATION 2.4ENVIRONMENT EQUIREMENTS The machine will be difficult to start if the air temperature is very low. This is caused by the increase in the vacuum pump’s oil viscosity due to the low temperature. To prevent this, please set up machine according to the installation checklist described as below: ... -
Page 9: Check Oil Level
2.5 CHECK OIL LEVEL Check the oil level only when the machine is not in operation and all vacuum built up in the chamber has been vented. Be aware that the oil may be very hot and avoid all contact. Checking the Oil Level * Check the oil level on a daily basis * When checking the oil level use the sight gauge shown in figure 1 below. -
Page 10: Operation
3. OPERATION 3.1 VACUUM SETTING GUILDLINES Products Vacuum time/Sec. Storage life when stored at 2 ~ 6 ℃/day Fresh meat Pork Beef Meat with liquid 15 ~ 30 Pasta 3 ~ 9 Sliced sausage Cold cuts 10 ~ 21 3.2 BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ... -
Page 11: Operation Of The Pnc-01 Digital Control Panel
3.4 OPERATION OF THE DIGITAL CONTROL PANEL 3.4.1 Operation of the Model Digital Control Panel When following the instructions for programming your machine please refer to Fig. 5 below. Figure 5 PRO G RA M PROGRAM TIME / % SK I P STO P CY CLE CY CLE... - Page 12 D. Changing Program Settings 1. Choose the program number you wish to edit 2. Press and hold down the Right Arrow key for 3 seconds. 3. You will see the Time / % display begins to flash. 4. Change the settings as indicated in steps E to J. Important Note: If your machine is equipped with the most recent version of the PNC-01 control you will not need to implement the instructions above in order to change program settings.
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Page 13: Setting The Parameters For The Optional Settings
Press the Right Arrow key to move to the next setting. The Soft Air LED will remain on. However you are now setting the Vent Off time. 4. Using the Plus/Minus keys set the amount of time you want the vent valve to remain closed between each vent pulse. - Page 14 4. Press the Left Arrow key again you will see that the Gas LED remains lit. You will set a time value for the next two settings only if you wish to use the PULSE GAS feature. 5. Using the Plus / Minus keys set a GAS ON time 6.
- Page 15 1. The first setting will be Total Vacuum Time. Using the Plus/Minus keys set the total time you want the vacuum cycle to last. 2. Press the Right Arrow key to move to the next setting. The VAC LED will remain on.
- Page 16 3.5 Operation of the Optional PD-01 Digital Control Using the touch up/down touch pads (Refer to Fig. 4 below) set the time for the vacuum, gas , and seal and cool as indicated below. The times indicated in the digital display are in seconds. Important note: the settings indicated below represent a starting point only and you will need to perform adequate testing to determine the exact settings needed for your product.
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Page 17: Maintenance
4.MAINTENANCE 4.1 Basic Maintenance The following maintenance procedures should be followed no matter what model Promarks machine you own. 4.1.1 Daily Visual Inspection Your machine should have the following items inspected daily. If this inspection is performed daily prior to the start of your days production you will find that your machine will always perform consistently, last longer and suffer less down time. -
Page 18: Daily Cleaning
4.1.2 Daily cleaning Important Note: The following daily cleaning points are meant to help keep your machine in proper 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. -
Page 19: Vacuum Valve Maintenance
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. - Page 21 4.5 MAINTENANCE INTERVALS AND CHECK ITEMS Maintenance Intervals/ Daily Yearly Biyearly 3 ~ 5 years Note Bimonthly Quarterly Check items Keep the vacuum lid open after finished working and let vacuum pump running about 15 minutes. Check the oil level Check the sound of motor Oil come out from...
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Page 22: Troubleshooting
5. TROUBLESHOOTING 5.1 PROBLEMS AND CORRECTIONS Problem and Corrections - Review installation procedure section to ensure the installation is correct. If correct, the troubleshooting chart below lists possible problems, causes, corrections, and reference guide. Problem Cause Correction Control panel is under normal The KM1, QM1, MCB1, MCB2 Check each part and turn on the protectors are disconnected. -
Page 23: Pin D Type Terminal Wiring Connection Instructions
Problem Cause Correction No or improper sealing. Sealing wire is broken. Replace it. Sealing wire is loose. Tighten it. Insufficient pressure. Pressure bar is damaged, replace Replace it. Sealing transformer is damaged. Replace it. Teflon tape or silicone rubber is damaged. -
Page 24: Pneumatic Diagram
5.3 Pneumatic Diagram DESCRIPTION NOTE Vacuum Gauge Control Panel Ventilation Valve Sealing Valve Gas Valve Vacuum Pump Distribution Connector Pressure control valve... -
Page 25: Electrical Diagram
5.4 Electrical Diagram... -
Page 26: Fabrication
6. FABRICATION 6.2 VACUUM CHAMBER 6.4 LID DIAGRAM 6.3 SEALING BAR 6.5 ELECTRICAL BOX 6.1 BODY... -
Page 27: Body Diagram
6.1 BODY Body Diagram... - Page 28 7.1-TC35100P00 PART NO. DESCRIPTION NOTE TC35101001 Frame TC35102001 Back door plate Electrical assembly ETC35FLR0211110 VA04120001 Vibration abasorber foot 2700429 Hex hd screw M8x12 2874051 Control panel PD-01 28704940 Button guard 2870048 Round-Flat head button 29135565 Vacuum gauge 10 29090428 Copper PU adapter 11 VA04110001 PCB mounting plate 12 2703307...
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Page 29: Vacuum Chamber Diagram
6.2 VACUUM CHAMBER DIAGRAM Vacuum Chamber Diagram TC35200000... - Page 30 7.2-TC35200P00 PART NO. DESCRIPTION NOTE TC35201001 Vacuum chamber (FLR) Option TC35241000 Vacuum chamber (FB) TC35210000 Hex bushing block holder TC35211000 Hex bushing block holder TC35212000 Sealing bar plate (FB) Option TC35213000 Sealing bar plate (LR) TC35231000 Sealing bar holder TC35214A00 Pressure bag assmebly (FB) Option TC35215A00...
- Page 31 7.2-TC35200P01 PART NO. DESCRIPTION NOTE 30 2705303 Split lock washer M5 31 2707208 Hex nut M5 32 29118015 Solenoid valve SMC VT307-9(B)G-02 AC24V 50/60HZ 33 29090312 PU hose VSL-8x1/4” 34 TC35202000 Bracket Solenoid Valve 35 2700416 Screw, Hex HD M5x10 (S) 36 29090313 C Type Adapter VSC-8x1/4”For Plastic Hose 37 2909074...
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Page 32: Sealing Bar-Standard Diagram
6.3 SEALING BAR-STANDARD DIAGRAM Sealing Bar - Standard TC35220000... - Page 33 7.3-TC35220P00 PART NO. DESCRIPTION NOTE TC35270000 Sealing Bar (FB) Option TC35220000 Sealing Bar (LR) TC35228003 End Block (FB) Option TC35228003 End Block (LR) 2702002 Flat head Screw M4 x 25 VA04271000 Sealing wire holder 3200955 Teflon Tape (FB) Option 3200955 Teflon Tape (LR) 2827010064 Sealing Wire (FB)
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Page 34: Lid Diagram
6.4 LID DIAGRAM Lid Diagram TC35300000... - Page 35 7.4-TC35300P00 PART NO. DESCRIPTION NOTE TC35301001 Vacuum lid 3114459 Lid gasket VA04303001 Binding post screw 3200410 Tape 20Wx8Mx6.4t TC35311001 Cushion bar -top (FB) Option TC35313001 Cushion bar -top (LR) Sealing silicone(FB) 3114463 Option Sealing silicone(LR) TC35320002 Hinge pin TC35321000 Hex Bushing Block Holder VA04322002 Hinge bolt 10 VA04330002...
- Page 36 7.5 ELECTRICLA BOX ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION Q’TY NOTE 2810739 Contactor CN-11-B5/3A1a (AC24V) KM2~3 2810758 Contactor CU-18/4A (AC24V) 2811538 Overload Relay RHU-10K1(11.3~16A) 2890048 Fuse 20mm 1A 2811659 Fuse 20mm 4A F3~F4 2890069 Fuse 20mm 25A FAZ1~2 2801734 Breaker FAZ-C32/1 2833328 Time Relay ANLY AMY-2 6S AC24V...
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