Compac C2H Use And Maintenance Manual

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HEAT SEALER MACHINE MODEL

C2H

USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

This manual is an integral part of the machine and must accompany it with each

ownership change or company move.

The manual must be kept with care, shared and made available to all interested

persons.

EDITION 07/2016

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Page 1 HEAT SEALER MACHINE MODEL USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL This manual is an integral part of the machine and must accompany it with each ownership change or company move. The manual must be kept with care, shared and made available to all interested persons.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
COMPAC S.r.l. CONTENTS CHAP. 1 – GENERAL WARNINGS………………………………………………………3 1.1 MANUFACTURER’S LIABILITY ..................... 3 1.2 WARRANTY CONDITIONS...................... 3 1.3 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ...................... 5 1.4 TERMINOLOGY ......................... 6 1.5 MACHINE USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE .............. 6 1.6 MACHINE DISMANTLING (see EC directive) ................. 6 CHAP.
Page 3: Chap. 1 - General Warnings
The conditions necessary to be able to benefit from the warranty vary based on the type of intervention requested, as described here below. 1- Warranty for Italian customers. 1.1- Customer on-site warranty by Compac srl or a service centre chosen by Compac srl for machines sold by resellers. EDITION 07/2016...
Page 4 COMPAC S.r.l., or due to problems that have taken place as a result of installation and/or interventions carried out by unauthorised personnel or damage resulting from the transport, as in circumstances that in any case cannot be related to manufacturing defects.
Page 5: Technical Assistance
COMPAC s.r.l. via Spallanzani, 8/A - 42024 Castelnovo di Sotto (RE) tel. 0522/688509 - fax. 0522/688552 - e-mail: info@compac.it In the service request always mention marking data found on the plate on the rear covering of the machine and reproduced on the following page.
Page 6: Terminology
1.5 MACHINE USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE WARNING: the C2H model heat sealer machine was not designed to work in environments where there is a possibility that potentially explosive gas or vapour or dusts atmospheres may be created.
Page 7 COMPAC S.r.l. EDITION 07/2016...
Page 8: Chap. 2 - Safety Regulations
COMPAC S.r.l. CHAP. 2 - SAFETY REGULATIONS 2.1 GENERAL STANDARDS It is the responsibility of the person in charge of the machine to follow EEC directives and local regulations, regarding work environment, in terms of operator safety and health and observing current regulations for accident prevention.
Page 9: Residual Risks
COMPAC S.r.l. 2.3 RESIDUAL RISKS Despite the presence of the safety devices mentioned in the previous paragraph, the machine has the following residual risks: Burning in correspondence of the sealing plate that can only be reached with the ● drawer opened.
Page 10: Intended And Unintended Use
COMPAC S.r.l. The figure on the side shows the placement of signs containing safety warnings for the machine. 2.4 INTENDED AND UNINTENDED USE This machine is intended to heat seal film on vessels containing food products. Both the film and the vessels must be produced with material suitable for contact with food, and its dimensions and formats must be those specified in chapter 8.
Page 11 COMPAC S.r.l. - Do not use the machine with bare feet or wet hands. At the end of each shift ENSURE THAT: - the power cord, the plug, the 'ON/OFF' key and the front panel protecting the buttons and the display are intact; in case of damage, do not power the machine and contact qualified personnel for technical assistance.
Page 12: Chap. 3 - Machine Description
COMPAC S.r.l. CHAP. 3 - MACHINE DESCRIPTION Below are some images of the machine with indications of the most important characteristics. 1- Adjustment keys 2- Display 3- Time setting keys 4- Temperature setting keys 5- Sealing Plate control lever fig.3.1...
Page 13 COMPAC S.r.l. fig. 3.3 20- Fan with protection grid (on both sides) 23- Fuse holder 21- Power supply socket 24- Serial number – CE plate 22- Main switch 25- Internal drawer film reel B1 EDITION 07/2016...
Page 14: Chap. 4 - Technical Sheet
COMPAC S.r.l. CHAP. 4 - TECHNICAL SHEET C2H MODEL HEAT SEALER MACHINE • Total weight: C2H – approximately 43 kg (without reels) • Power supply: single-phase + earthing • Power supply voltage: 220 V + 10% • Power supply frequency: 50Hz •...
Page 15: Chap. 5 - Handling And Transport
COMPAC S.r.l. CHAP. 5 - HANDLING AND TRANSPORT The machine is delivered packaged in a tray (cardboard box) containing specific protections to avoid damage to the machine during transportation. Handling of this tray must be carried out using suitable equipment and steps to avoid risks to the operator (transpallet, trolleys, etc.) since the weight of the machine exceeds 30 Kg and its...
Page 16: Chap. 6 - Installation And Positioning
COMPAC S.r.l. CHAP. 6 - INSTALLATION AND POSITIONING For machine positioning, it is recommended to respect the spaces indicated in the following figure. fig.6.1 - For optimal machine stability, the worktable must have a depth of approximately 500 mm so that the feet are sufficiently distant from the front edge in order to avoid the risk of losing stability as a result of collisions or vibrations.
Page 17: Electrical Connection
NOTE: the machine is equipped with power supply cord with "Schuko" type pressure cast plug: tampering with the cable is prohibited; in case of tampering, Compac s.r.l. is not liable for possible damages to the machine or made to the machine by third parties as a result of this tampering.
Page 18 COMPAC S.r.l. 2 Maximum relative humidity: from 90% at 20°C to 50% at 40°C (IEC EN 60204-1) without condensation. 2 Absence of corrosive gasses. 2 Absence of magnetic fields. 2 Absence of water, oil or other chemical substance spray. EDITION 07/2016...
Page 19: Chap. 7 - Machine Use
COMPAC S.r.l. CHAP. 7 - MACHINE USE 7.1 START-UP (also see fig.3.1, 3.2 and 3.3) After making sure that the main switch (22) located in the rear part of the machine is disengaged ('OFF' position), insert the power supply plug into the power socket; press the main switch placing it to 'ON' position.
Page 20: Inserting And Replacing Film Reels
COMPAC S.r.l. 7.2 INSERTING AND REPLACING FILM REELS FILM REEL B1: The free flap of the film must unwind from the front part of the reel and must be pushed inside the "F" slit present under the reel. fig.7.2.1 Remove the drawer and pull towards the B2 reel support, grasping the handle M in fig.7.2.2.
Page 21 COMPAC S.r.l. Verify that the flap of film has descended along the back wall of the machine, as shown in figure, so that it is possible to grab it with a hand and pull it over the drawer. WARNING: risk of burning on the heat sealing plate, use heat-proof gloves if the machine is still hot.
Page 22 COMPAC S.r.l. Once film threading is complete, the film must be properly distended and pass under both the rod T1 found at the bottom of the machine and rod T2 that connects the rear part of the slides of the drawer.
Page 23 COMPAC S.r.l. Proceed, working on the external drawer blocking system: - Pass the film flap from the bottom through the slit F1 on the upper part of the drawer; - Lift the film holding rod "T4" pulling it upwards; - Pass the film in the space between the rod and fig.7.2.11...
Page 24: Heat Sealing Cycle
COMPAC S.r.l. 7.3 HEAT SEALING CYCLE After completing the previous phases it is possible to pass to the tray heat sealing, proceeding in the following way: - Check that the temperature value indicated by the display corresponds to that set and is correct based on the material to be heat sealed (see chap.
Page 25 COMPAC S.r.l. Push the drawer all the way and lower the plate control lever till end-run, leaving it immediately to allow the automatic timed ascent that will occur in a few seconds. WARNING: extracting the drawer to be careful not to press the plate P command inside drawer.
Page 26: Format Selection
COMPAC S.r.l. 7.4 FORMAT SELECTION In order to seal a greater number of tray formats, this machine is equipped with an oscillating drawer located inside the main drawer. To use the internal drawer grab it from the bottom and pull it towards the operator until it blocks.
Page 27: Warnings For Use
COMPAC S.r.l. This way the internal drawer will be lowered to free up work space for the external drawer. fig.7.4.4 In this configuration it is possible to seal formats G, L, M by simply moving the selector switch of the external drawer "S2" in order to adapt it to the dimensions of the tray and use the film of the large reel (210 mm band).
Page 28: Chap. 8 - Packaging Materials
8.1 TRAYS, VESSELS AND REELS The machine can use all trays from the series indicated in the following table, produced and sold by Compac srl: The indicated trays and vessels from the Series are present in the following types of materials: PP –...
Page 29 COMPAC S.r.l. Sealing temperature on PLA – CA+PLA: 85°C approximately. Sealing temperature on CELLULOSE PULP: 140°C approximately. IN COMBINATION WITH G – L – M SERIES TRAYS AND VESSELS Sealing temperatures on PP: 150°C approximately; Sealing temperature on CA+PET – APET – CPET - ALc: 150°C approximately;...
Page 30 COMPAC S.r.l. Transparent Trays / Vessels (PP) Suitable due to temperature resistance of the material to be used for heating food in the microwave oven at a temperature below +110°C. They cannot be used in a traditional over. To keep food in the tray, use the fridge at temperatures not below 0°C.
Page 31 COMPAC S.r.l. CARDBOARD (CA+PET) TRAYS / VESSELS EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS CAPACITY SERIES ITEM TRAYS VR45PC02 137 x 122 x 45 VR33GC02 190 x 140 x 33 VR45GC02 190 x 140 x 45 VR75GC02 190 x 140 x 75 1.250 VR45LC02 230 x 190 x 45 1.500...
Page 32 COMPAC S.r.l. TRANSPARENT POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE AMORPHOUS TRAYS / VESSELS EXTERNAL SERI CAPACITY ITEM DIMENSIONS TRAYS GB30PT 137 x 95 x 30 GB45PT 137 x 95 x 45 GB63PT 137 x 95 x 63 GB45PNT 137 x 120 x 45 GB65PNT...
Page 33 COMPAC S.r.l. Transparent Trays / Vessels (APET). They cannot be used in microwave or traditional oven. Food can be frozen in the tray up to a minimum temperature of -40°C. The tray, due to its characteristics of high barrier to gas of APET material, is suitable to be used for packaging food in MAP (Modified Atmosphere Packaging).
Page 34: External Dimensions
COMPAC S.r.l. WHITE / BLACK POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE CRYSTALLISED (CPET) TRAYS / VESSELS EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS CAPACITY SERIES ITEM WHITE TRAYS D45PB 137 x 120 x 45 D38GB 190 x 136 x 38 D50GB 190 x 136 x 50 1.000 D70GB 190 x 136 x 70 1.500...
Page 35 COMPAC S.r.l. SMOOTH WALL ALUMINIUM (ALc) TRAYS EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS CAPACITY SERIES ITEM TRAYS VA45Pc 142 x 126 x 45 VA45GC 196 x 142 x 45 VA45Hc 214 x 142 x 45 1.000 VA75Hc 214 x 142 x 75 1.250 VA45Lc 233 x 196 x 45 1.500...
Page 36 COMPAC S.r.l. There are reels of film available for closing the packages with the following characteristics: (B1) - TRANSPARENT FILM REELS – P1 / P2 / G / H SERIES USAGE ITEM MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS ON TRAYS TEMPERATURE – C° mono / sealing...
Page 37 The composition, high mechanical resistance and seals guarantee the declared features. In particular COMPAC, using film and tray properties, offers concrete advantages that satisfy the various consumer needs. Microperforated film (MF) In combination with cardboard trays, they are ideal for packaging fried foods, allowing vapour to exit the package while keeping product fragrance.
Page 38 COMPAC S.r.l. MODE OF USE FOR OPERATORS / FINAL USERS IN COMBINATION WITH TRAYS AND VESSELS (PP) ITEM MODE OF USE It also seals in the presence of liquids (oil, water, etc.) on the edge of the tray. It can B1T / B2T be placed in the microwave, making sure a hole is made in the film before heating.
Page 39 BIODEGRADABLE and COMPOSTABLE TRAYS / VESSELS IN +PLA COMPAC are compliant with the criteria of certification: Compliance certification "OK compost" including UNI EN13432: << Packaging - Requirements for packaging recoverable through composting and biodegradation - Test scheme and evaluation criteria for the final acceptance of packaging >>...
Page 40 Food can be frozen in the tray up to a temperature of -40°C. BIODEGRADABLE and COMPOSTABLE TRAYS / VESSELS IN CA+PLA COMPAC are compliant with the criteria of certification: Compliance certification "OK compost"...
Page 41 In particular, both sides can be sealed. BIODEGRADABLE and COMPOSTABLE FILM REELS / FILM SHEETS IN PLA COMPAC are compliant with the criteria of certification: Compliance certification "OK compost" including UNI EN13432: << Packaging - Requirements for packaging recoverable through composting and biodegradation - Test scheme and evaluation criteria for the final acceptance of packaging >>...
Page 42 COMPAC S.r.l. TRAYS IN CARDBOARD + PURE CELLULOSE PULP (PULP) EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS CAPACITY SERIES ITEM TRAYS VP45PU 140 x 124 x 45 VP45GU 194 x 140 x 45 VP45HU 212 x 140 x 45 1.500 VP45LU 232 x 194 x 45 1.500...
Page 43: Chap. 9 - Maintenance
COMPAC S.r.l. CHAP. 9 - MAINTENANCE 9.1 GENERAL INFORMATION In order for the machine to operate in the best possible conditions, perform maintenance on a regular basis. All maintenance operations must be carried out with the machine cold, with the main switch disengaged and the power supply cable detached.
Page 44: Extraordinary Maintenance
COMPAC S.r.l. 9.3 EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE NOTE: extraordinary maintenance operations are reserved to personnel in charge of maintenance; they must not be carried out by operators in charge of normal machine use. A) Drawer removal and cleaning: 1. Remove the film reels 2.
Page 45: Minor Operating Faults
9.4 MINOR OPERATING FAULTS The C2H model heat sealer machine is a robust design machine that will unlikely present operational problems if the instructions in this manual are followed. In any case, here we present a few cases of problems that are easy to remedy: in case of difficulty, it is recommended to contact technical service.
Page 46 COMPAC S.r.l. REMEDY 1: check the rubber profile, clean it if dirty, replace it if damaged REMEDY 2: remove the drawer as described in the previous paragraph and, keeping the plate control lever, verify, observing from the bottom, that the blade teeth are not bent or broken;...

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