LFA PACL-300 User Manual

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PACL-300

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Page 2: Copyright Notice
Copyright Notice © LFA Machines Oxford Limited, published in 2023 by LFA Machines Oxford Limited 2023. Registered in England and Wales, company number 08428898, registered office for service Demar House 14 Church Road East Wittering, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 8PS.
Page 3: Important Safety Information
Intended Use General Hazards The intended use of this machine is to fill empty • Keep out of reach of children. capsules into the PACL-300 , which will then be • Keep fingers away from all moving parts. © used in the PharmaCap manual capsule filler.
Page 4: Symbols
Loaders do not require a Proposition 65 warning label. Warning for Explosive Material This machine is not explosion proof. LFA recommends that you test your materials' explosivity before running them through this machine. If your materials are indeed explosive, do not use...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Preface Training In-Person Training Training via Video Chat/Phone LFA Articles LFA Videos Installation Tools and Materials Needed The Appropriate Workstation for the Machine Positioning the PACL-300 © Controls Settings and Adjustment Maintenance General Maintenance Prescriptions Lubrication Cleaning Troubleshooting Common Issues Storing the PACL-300 ©...
Page 6: Pacl-300 © Parts List
PACL-300 Parts List © 1. Hopper 8. Hand Wheel 2. Power Switch 9. Capsule Tray Base Plate 3. Anti-Vibration Feet 10. Capsule Gate Arm 4. Emergency Stop 11. Magazine 5. Jog Switch 12. Hopper Cover 6. Stop Button 13. Hopper Gate...
Page 7: Preface
PharmaCap © 's operation smoother and more time-efficient. The purpose of this document is to support your understanding of the PACL-300 © Automatic Capsule Loader components, features, functions, and design. With this manual, you will be able to successfully operate and maintain your PACL-300 Automatic Capsule Loader.
Page 8: Training
Machine training can be beneficial for its successful operation and your personal safety. There are several methods to prepare you for working with your automatic capsule loader. In-Person Training LFA offers free training at our UK, USA, and Taiwan facilities for all our customers and their teams. For more information, go to https://www.lfacapsulefillers.com/services...
Page 9: Installation
© 's 40 kg (approximately 88 lbs) weight. Environmental Conditions It is important that the environment in which you operate and store the PACL-300 Automatic © Capsule Loader has the appropriate temperature and relative humidity levels. These two environmental factors can potentially cause the machine to rust and/or cause the capsules to have a lower quality.
Page 10 The shipment will contain the following: 1. The PACL-300 © Automatic Capsule Loader 2. Hand Wheels 3. Electrical Wire 4. Fill Tray 5. Hopper 6. Hopper Cover and Hopper Gate...
Page 11 • Hammer Instructions 1. Pry open each side of the shipping container with a crowbar and hammer and remove them. 2. Place the Hopper on top of the Capsule Magazine and the PACL-300 and secure it with an © Allen key.
Page 12: Positioning The Pacl-300
PACL-300 © Because of its weight, LFA does NOT recommend carrying the machine manually but rather with an engine hoist. At least two people should be involved (one operating the engine hoist and one stabilizing the machine) in removing the machine from the shipping container and placing it in the workspace.
Page 13: Controls
Controls Basic Components A description of the principal components follows: • The Capsule Hopper holds the empty capsules to be distributed through the machine. • The Capsule Sewing Mechanism aligns the capsules in the correct position with a magazine and inserts them into the PharmaCap capsule holding tray.
Page 14 Control Console 1. Emergency Stop 3. Stop Button 2. Jog Switch 4. Start Button...
Page 15 PACL-300 Automatic Capsule Loader Process © The basic mechanism of the PACL-300 © involves distributing capsules from Hopper, orienting the capsules, and inserting the capsules into the capsule holding tray. Pouring Capsules into Machine Capsules are poured into the Capsule Hopper, which then distributes them into the Capsule Sewing Mechanism.
Page 16 • Disposable latex/rubber gloves (for food grade products and to protect hands from grease) • Hairnet and/or beard net (food grade products only) • Sterile shoe covers (food grade products only) WARNING: For personal protection while operating the PACL-300 , contain long ©...
Page 17 2. Pour capsules into the Capsule Hopper. 3. Pull out by hand the Capsule Tray Base Plate. 4. Insert the PharmaCap capsule holding tray and Fill Tray onto the Capsule Tray Base Plate. © 5. Ensure that the Capsule Gate Arm is pushed in.
Page 18 6. Press the Start button to begin operation. 6.1 Note: The machine will automatically stop when the capsule holding tray has filled. 7. Rotate the Hand Wheel clockwise. 8. Carefully lift up the capsule holding tray from the Capsule Tray Base Plate. CAUTION: Lift up the capsule holding tray from the bottom four corners.
Page 19: Settings And Adjustment
WARNING: For personal protection while adjusting the PACL-300 , contain long © hair and do not wear loose jewelry. WARNING: To prevent any potential personal injury, ALWAYS push the PACL-300 © Emergency Stop button when making adjustments. Instructions Note: Wear latex/rubber gloves (and appropriate food grade attire if applicable) during this process.
Page 20 4. While supporting the Orienter Assembly with one hand, loosen the screws on the left side with an Allen key. 5. Rotate the Hand Wheel at the back of the machine until the Capsule Magazine is at its lowest position, then stop rotating just when it begins to come up again. 6.
Page 21: Maintenance
Lubrication Regularly greasing your machine is vital to prolonging its operational life. Parts that are not greased properly can make the capsule loader seize up and cause major problems later. LFA recommends maintaining a lubrication schedule for your PACL-300 , which can be found in this ©...
Page 22 Instructions Note: Wear latex/rubber gloves (and appropriate food grade attire if applicable) during this process. 1. Loosen the knob on the Capsule Arm Gate. 2. Remove the front cover and back cover of the machine by taking off the screws with an Allen key.
Page 23 4. Lubricate the gear rack underneath the Capsule Tray Base Plate machine.
Page 24 Lubrication Schedule LFA recommends the following PACL-300 parts to be lubricated according to the following © frequency: Part Location Image Frequency Type of Lubricant Inside the machine, L Bracket Daily NLGI Grade 2 past the front cover Underneath the Gear Rack...
Page 25: Cleaning
's operation, powder may accumulate in the machine. It is important to clean © the machine thoroughly to prevent rusting and cross contamination. LFA recommends that the machine be cleaned after each operation. Tools and Materials Needed • Bagless vacuum •...
Page 26: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Sometimes unavoidable issues will occur while operating the PACL-300 © . Fortunately, there are several methods to remedy these issues. Common Issues Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution Rotate the machine until the Capsule Capsule Gate Arm is not fully pushed in.
Page 27: Storing The Pacl-300
If the machine is not to be in use for a long time, make sure the covers are back on and that the Capsule Tray Base Plate is fully inserted in the machine. Environmental Conditions It is important that the environment in which you store the PACL-300 © has the appropriate temperature and relative humidity levels.
Page 28: Appendix
Appendix Material of Contact Parts Contact Part Material Capsule Hopper SUS304 Capsule Orientation Teeth S45C with electroless nickel coating Capsule Magazine AL6061 Feeding Tray AL6061...
Page 29: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Machine PACL-300 © Description Automatic Capsule Loader Number of Stations 300 (12x25) Max Production Capacity 300 pcs / 25 sec Motor Power 0.2 kW / 0.25 hp Power USA 3 A / 110 V (60 Hz) Power UK 1.7 A / 240 V (50 Hz)
Page 30: Maintenance Checklist
Maintenance Checklist Before Operation □ Visually inspect the machine and the parts. □ Ensure all nuts and bolts are tight. □ Operate the machine with no capsules to ensure it is not jammed. During Operation □ Watch for buildup of powder in the Capsule Magazine and the Orienter Assembly. □...
Page 47: Resources
LFA Machines. The list LFA Website below contains our current social media pages: In order to aid you in your mixing production, LFA Machines maintains a website that offers a Twitter: @lfatabletpress breadth of useful information about the PACL- Instagram: @lfatabletpresses ©...
Page 48 LFA MACHINES Copyright © 2023 by LFA Machines www.lfamachines.com Germany Taiwan United Kingdom United States Business Parc Am Unit 4B 6601 Will Rogers Blvd 7F.-5, No. 2, Sec. 2 Trippelsberg 92 Murdock Road Fort Worth Taiwan Blvd., West Dist., Düsseldorf...

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