Chapter 3. Machine adjustment and setting up
After you have closed the upper cover, the packaging cycle will start. It consists of 4 phases:
1.
Suction phase during which all the air contained inside the bell and the bag is sucked.
2.
Gas injection phase (if the machine is equipped with a gas plant).
3.
Sealing phase during which the packet is sealed.
4.
Air re-enter phase and subsequent opening of the cover.
The hood will reach its atmospheric pressure and the upper cover will open again.
Machine is ready for a new packing cycle.
Chapter 4. Limits and conditions in the use of machine
4.1. Items not to be packed
It is absolutely forbidden to pack the following products which might permanently damage the machine and harm operator:
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Liquids of any type and density in fragile containers
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Inflammable materials
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Explosive materials
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Gas bottles under pressure or of any type
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Bulk or volatile powders (unless a filter is assembled on the pump)
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Any material and product which might in any way cause the user to be in a dangerous situation
and damage the machine
Chapter 5. Pouches features
5.1. Pouches to use
They may be of different thickness and shall be both airtight and gastight.
Chapter 6. Safety standards
6.1. Warnings
Do not touch the sealing blade (15) immediately after sealing.
Danger of burns due to hot blade.
Do not seal if the sealing wire is broken.
Replace it immediately.
Chapter 7. Ordinary maintenance
7.1. Precautions for ordinary maintenance interventions
BEFORE ANY ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SWITCH THE MACHINE OFF BY ACTING ON THE MAIN SWITCH AND
REMOVE THE PLUG FROM THE MAINS SOCKET.
DISCONNECT GAS PLANT.
7.2. Cleaning of the sealing bar
Use a dry cloth to remove any film residue on the sealing bar (16). Carry out this operation just after any sealing cycle.
Residues are still hot and may be easily removed.
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