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Explanation of Abbreviations (F) Front Seal (LR) Left & Right Seal (FC) Front Seal with Hot Wire Cut-off (LRC) Left & Right Seal with Hot Wire Cut-off...
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2.3 SC-520 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...
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.
3.4 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.
4. MAINTENANCE 4.1 Basic Maintenance The following maintenance procedures should be followed no matter what model Promax/ 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.
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.
4.4 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...
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, Check each part and turn on the function, but vacuum pump...
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Problem Cause Correction No or improper sealing. Insufficient pressure. Sealing Replace it. Tighten it. Pressure NOTE : Please do not adjust transformer is damaged. Teflon bar is damaged, replace it. sealing longer than regular time, tape or silicone rubber is Replace it.
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7.3.2-TC52220P00 PART NO. DESCRIPTION NOTE TC52220000 Sealing bar VA04221000 Heating band holder 3200962 Teflon tape 2824050265 Sealing element for seal 2827130012 Sealing element for cut 2704617 Socket set screw M4 x 10 TC52225000 Teflon tape 45 x t0.45 x L540 2703304 Round head screw M4 x 6 TC52226000...
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7.3.1-TC52274P00 PART NO. DESCRIPTION NOTE TC52274000 Sealing bar VA04271000 Sealing element holder 3200962 Teflon tape 2825060003 Sealing element ,16mm VA04277000 Spring 2704617 Socket set screw M4 x 10 TC52225000 Teflon tape 45 x t0.45 x L540 2703304 Round head screw M4 x 6 TC52226000 Teflon tape plate 10 2703310...
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7.4-TC52300P00 PART NO. DESCRIPTION NOTE TC52301002 Vacuum lid 3114474 Lid gasket VA04303001 Binding post screw VA04310000 Spacer TC52311000 Sealing bar - top TC52312000 Sealing silicone 2740209 Handle bar TC52313001 Window frame TC52208000 Spring 10 TC28325000 Washer 11 2700402 Hex head screw M6 x 16 12 2702086 Hex head screw M6 x 30 13 2705151...
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7.4-TC52318P00 PART NO. DESCRIPTION NOTE TC52318000 Vacuum lid 3114474 Lid gasket VA04303001 Binding post screw VA04310000 Spacer TC52311001 Sealing bar - top TC52312000 Sealing silicone 2740209 Handle bar TC52313001 Window frame TC52208000 Spring 10 TC28325000 Washer 11 2700402 Hex head screw M6 x 16 12 2702086 Hex head screw M6 x 30 13 2705151...