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Henkelman BV accepts no liability for damage and/or problems arising from the use of spare parts not supplied by Henkelman BV. This dealer manual has been compiled with all possible care. However, Henkelman BV cannot be held responsible for any errors in this manual and/or for the consequences of misinterpretation of the instructions.
Contents 1 Foreword............................4 1.1 Symbols used in this manual....................4 2 Before first use..........................5 3 AERO Control System......................... 6 3.1 Controls..........................6 3.2 Starting up the machine......................7 3.3 Open the settings menu......................7 3.4 Change number of programs....................8 3.5 Red meat..........................9 3.6 Activate liquid control......................
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Before first use Before first use, the following steps must be performed: Failure to do so may damage the machine beyond repair. Check the pump oil level using the sight glass. Optional: Top up oil if necessary. For more information on how to perform these steps, see the “Vacuum pump maintenance”...
AERO Control System Controls Control panel Screen The screen displays the various programmes, settings and progress of the cycle. Cursor keys Use these to navigate through the functions. Pump conditioning/setting key This key allows the pump conditioning cycle to be started, and is also used to access the settings menu.
Use the ◄ and ▶ keys to select a number and use the ▲ and ▼ keys to change it. Confirm the code by pressing ▶. The machine remembers the last used authorisation code, even when the machine has been switched off. You may therefore need to change the authorisation setting manually when you have finished. AERO Control System...
Change number of programs The Aero control comes with 3 programs as standard, which can be reduced to 1 program for the sake of user friendliness. Go to Settings. Go to No. of programs. Go to No. of programs: x.
Go to Aeration time: x Set the aeration time to a value between 0.1 and 1.0 Press ◄ to save the settings and return to the menu. This value may only be changed after consulting the manufacturer. AERO Control System...
▲ ◄► Liquid control Liquid control: x ▼ Go to Configuration. Go to Liquid control. Go to Liquid control: x. Turn liquid control ON or OFF. Press ◄ to save the settings and return to the menu. AERO Control System...
Liquid control ▲ ◄► Soft-air Soft-air: x ▼ Go to Configuration. Go to Soft air. Go to Soft air: x Switch soft air On or Off. Press ◄ to save the settings and return to the menu. AERO Control System...
After-seal (cooling time) is set to 1 second as standard. Go to Service. Go to Cooling time. Set the after-seal time to a value between 0.1 and 9.9. Press ◄ to save the settings and return to the menu. AERO Control System...
Press ◄ to save the settings and return to the menu. Pump cleaning / Service A pump cleaning/service warning can be set on the Aero controller. After the set time, the machine displays a warning that the pump needs cleaning or maintenance.
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Go to Service. Go to Service warning. Go to Warning after. Go to Warning after: x. Set the number of months to a value between 01 and 12. Press ◄ to save the settings and return to the menu. AERO Control System...
◄► ◄► Read service book Counters Oper cycles:... Condit. cycles:... Go to Service. Go to Read serv. logbook. Go to Counters. Read the counters and note the values as appropriate Press ◄ to return to the menu. AERO Control System...
If the sealing system is in good condition, air will only enter briefly. If air continues to flow in, there must be a leak somewhere in the sealing system. The other functions can be tested in the same way. AERO Control System...
Red meat availability Red meat availability Red meat settings Number of programs. Liquid control Soft-air Service warning settings Clean pump settings Calibration Pre-seal After Seal Timing Aeration After restoring factory setting at dealer-level, the machine must be recalibrated. AERO Control System...
Troubleshooting may require checking which software version is installed and then updating it if necessary. Go to Settings. Go to Machine info. Go to SW version. Read and make a note of the software version. Press ◄ to return to the menu. AERO Control System...
At the same time, pull the panel out a little (2). The USB port can now be seen. Insert a USB flash drive with the new software version. The USB flash drive must only hold the file supplied by Henkelman. The name of the file must not be changed. Update...
Regular calibration of the machine is required to maintain optimum performance. Calibrating the pressure sensor requires a digital vacuum gauge, which is available from Henkelman. The vacuum gauge is placed in the vacuum chamber. The atmospheric pressure is set first with the lid open.
Maintenance schedule Operation * 1-D 1-W 1-M 6-M Cleaning Clean the machine. Inspections Check the oil level. Run the pump cleaning program. Inspect the sealing bars. Inspect the silicone seal of the silicone holders. Inspect the lid seal. Check the plastic lid for cracks (if applicable). Inspect the lid springs.
Troubleshooting The tables below indicate the possible problems, their causes and the steps to be taken. Problem Operation More information Control panel does not light up. • Plug the machine into the mains. • Check the circuit breaker. • Check or replace the control transformer fuse.
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Problem Operation More information Check/replace the silicone seal See “Replacing the silicone in the silicone holders. seals in the silicone holders” in the user manual Check inside the vacuum bag for any dirt and clean it. Lid does not open automatic- Check the gas springs in the ally.
Technical specifications Aero series 42XL 42XL+ General Ambient temperature 5 to 30 °C 5 to 30 °C 5 to 30 °C 5 to 30 °C 5 to 30 °C 5 to 30 °C during operation Machine operating 10-90% 10-90% 10-90%...
Logbook This logbook should include the following: • Annual maintenance work • Major replacements and emergencies • Modifications • Testing of emergency stop buttons and protective devices Date: Carried out by: Description: (authority, technician) (nature of work, what was re- placed) Annexes...
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Date: Carried out by: Description: (authority, technician) (nature of work, what was re- placed) Annexes...
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