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- Page 1 OPERATING & SERVICE PARTS MANUAL HDX-3040 L BAR SEALER READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT Revised 2021...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Electrical Requirements & Setup ................. 3 Shipping and Warranty Unpacking the System Standard Features ......................5 Machine Features & Specifications RS-5 Plus Digital Controller Air Venting Exact Seal System Film Clamps Balanced Magnetic Hold Down Seal Conveyor Optional Features Preliminary Setup &... - Page 3 If any damage is found, it is your responsibility to contact the carrier and immediately file a claim. Heat Seal is not responsible for any damages to the machine incurred during the shipment once it leaves our facility in Cleveland, Ohio. If there are any missing parts, contact Heat Seal Customer Services immediately.
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Page 4: Electrical Requirements & Setup
UNPACKING THE SYSTEM The HDX-3040 is a unitized L bar sealer machine . Your machine is shipped on a pallet with the L Sealer and Conveyor standing on a Console Leg Kit. Once the system has been unpackaged, check the system for any damage or missing parts. For your convenience, a wiring diagram is packaged with your unit. -
Page 5: Standard Features
STANDARD FEATURES MACHINE FEATURES Exact Seal System Package Platform Seal Conveyor RS-5 Plus Digital Controller Balanced Magnetic Hold Down Film Cradle, Guide & Sealing Conveyor Perforating Rollers Vertical Adjustment Casters & Levelers Rigid Construction MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS Film Capacity 34” Wide L Bar Sealing Area 30”... -
Page 6: Plus Digital Controller
STANDARD FEATURES RS-5 PLUS DIGITAL CONTROLLER (1) Configuring machine controls has never been easier. The standard digital controller is conveniently positioned for operator ergonomics, and has a three year warranty on original machine controller. The is designed to be simple to use with extremely precise temperature controls. -
Page 7: Optional Features
OPTIONAL FEATURES STAINLESS STEEL CONSTRUCTION The stainless steel construction option converts all hardware and painted machine parts to stainless steel. Selecting this option will not make the HDX Combo into a wash down unit. The Stainless Steel HDX Combo designed to be a wipe down machine in damp environments. -
Page 8: Preliminary Setup & Adjustments
PRELIMINARY SETUP & ADJUSTMENTS STANDARD FILM THREADING Place a roll of centerfold film (1) on the film rollers with the open side towards the operator side of the L sealer (2). The film rack is adjustable to accommodate the various size package with the same width roll of film. - Page 9 PRELIMINARY SETUP & ADJUSTMENTS POWERED FILM UNWIND & INVERTER FILM THREADING • (See Threading Diagram) • This is a recommended starting position and adjustments should be made to provide the appropriate film around the package for shrinking and conservative use of your film.
- Page 10 FEATURES & START UP is a programmable digital controller designed to control adjustable machine settings with the easy to use control pad. The digital controller is configured to control impulse or hot knife L Sealers equipped with or without a shrink tunnel. MENU SCREEN (1) The Menu Screen displays the programmed machine settings.
- Page 11 OPERATING THE CONTROLLER BELOW DESCRIBES MENU SETTINGS FOR L BAR SEALER HOT KNIFE MACHINES SEAL TIME ‘SEAL TIME’ is the amount of time the magnets hold the seal bars in the sealing position. This setting ranges from 0 (Off) to 2 (Max) seconds.
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Page 12: Troubleshooting Guide
The side knife is the knife running across the seal conveyor and parallel to the side of the machine. Call a local Heat Seal distributor to properly diagnose and fix this issue. ‘MACHINE ELEMENT TEMPERATURE OUT OF SPEC, PLEASE WAIT’... -
Page 13: Operating Procedures
OPERATING PROCEDURES SYSTEM OPERATION Due to the various types and gauges of shrink films, the sealing temperature control will require adjustment to obtain the optimum setting for the film being sealed. Always use the minimum setting that will provide a satisfactory seal to achieve maximum heat knife life and minimize replacement of the sealing pads. - Page 14 OPERATING & SHRINK PROCEDURE WRAPPING THE PACKAGE After threading the film from the film cradle and rack and over and under the package tray (1), seal the open end of the film with the L sealer (2) by placing open end on the seal conveyor and sealing open end, readying it to seal package. SEALING THE PACKAGE Place the package to be wrapped (3) on the tray inserting it between the centerfold film.
- Page 15 OPERATING PROCEDURES POWERED FILM UNWIND & INVERTER SYSTEM OPERATION Due to the various types and gauges of shrink films, the sealing temperature control will require adjustment to obtain the optimum setting for the film being sealed. Always use the minimum setting that will provide a satisfactory seal to achieve maximum heat knife life and minimize replacement of the sealing pads.
- Page 16 OPERATING & SHRINK PROCEDURE POWERFILM UNWIND & INVERTER WRAPPING THE PACKAGE SEALING THE PACKAGE SHRINKING THE PACKAGE Revised 2021...
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Page 17: Recommended Cleaning & Maintenance
The L Sealer seal pad will show wear from constant use and will need replaced when problems occur or it no longer provides a constant seal for your packages. See your Heat Seal Price List for replacement part information. -
Page 18: Servicing The Heating Elements
MAINTENANCE & CLEANING SERVICING THE HEATING ELEMENTS FOR HOT KNIFE SYSTEMS MAKE SURE ALL POWER HAS BEEN SHUT OFF AND DISCONNECTED AND ELEMENTS HAVE COOLED BEFORE SERVICING THE ELEMENTS TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT. ONLY QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHS SHOULD PERFORM THIS SERVICING. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM: FILM SPLITS ALONG CENTER FOLD SOLUTION: CHECK FOR DAMAGE TO FILM ROLL. MAKE SURE PRODUCT TRAY IS POSITIONED CORRECTLY. PROBLEM: FILM SPLITS AT HOLE PUNCH SOLUTION: CHECK HOLE PUNCH FOR PROPER ALIGNMENT. CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE PUNCHED HOLES. PROBLEM: FILM SPLITS AT TOP OF PACKAGE SOLUTION:... - Page 20 LOOSEN THE KNOBS ON THE IMPULSE WIRE TENSION BLOCKS. PROBLEM: FILM CAN’T SEPARATE, STATIC OR FILM COLLAPSES PACKAGE SOLUTION: CALL YOUR FILM SUPPLIER. ANY OF THE PRECEDING TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES DO NOT WORK, PLEASE CALL YOUR LOCAL HEAT SEAL DISTRIBUTOR SERVICE FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE. Revised 2021...
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