Flexicon FF20 Instruction Handbook Manual
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FF20
(example; exact model may vary)
This instruction handbook is for the daily users of the equipment.
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1 Table of Contents
1 Table of Contents .................................................................................................................... 2
2 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 3
2.1 FF20 ....................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Abbreviations in this manual ................................................................................................... 3
2.3 Symbols on the machine ......................................................................................................... 3
2.4 Caution and employee safety .................................................................................................. 4
2.5 Essential training before daily use ........................................................................................... 4
2.6 References ............................................................................................................................. 4
2.7 Dismantling and disposal ........................................................................................................ 4
3 General information ................................................................................................................. 5
3.1 Unpacking and inspection ....................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Receiving and storing the FF20............................................................................................... 5
3.3 Mounting of inlet and outlet trays ............................................................................................. 5
3.3.1 Side infeed .............................................................................................................................. 5
3.3.2 Front infeed ............................................................................................................................. 5
3.4 Mounting of filling stand .......................................................................................................... 8
3.5 Technical specifications .......................................................................................................... 9
3.5.1 Dimensions with front infeed ................................................................................................... 9
3.5.2 Dimensions with side infeed .................................................................................................. 10
3.5.3 Services ................................................................................................................................ 11
3.5.4 Bottles and trays ................................................................................................................... 11
3.5.5 Ingress protection ................................................................................................................. 11
3.5.6 Weight ................................................................................................................................... 11
3.5.7 Materials of construction ....................................................................................................... 11
3.5.8 Optional fillers and capping machines ................................................................................... 11
4 Installation ............................................................................................................................. 12
4.1 Connections .......................................................................................................................... 12
5 Control panel ......................................................................................................................... 13
6 Daily Use .............................................................................................................................. 14
6.1 Starting-up and running ......................................................................................................... 14
6.2 Adjustments .......................................................................................................................... 14
6.2.1 Adjusting the round table inner bottle rail .............................................................................. 14
6.2.2 Adjusting the bottle sluice...................................................................................................... 14
6.2.3 Adjusting the inlet sensor ...................................................................................................... 15
6.2.4 Adjustment of the filling stand ............................................................................................... 15
6.3 Production START and STOP ............................................................................................... 16
6.4 Stepping bottles .................................................................................................................... 16
6.5 Removing bottles from outlet / collection tray ........................................................................ 16
7 Malfunctioning ....................................................................................................................... 17
7.1 Function errors / Trouble shooting ......................................................................................... 17
8 Cleaning ................................................................................................................................ 18
8.1 Cleaning Frequency .............................................................................................................. 18
8.2 Preparations for cleaning ...................................................................................................... 18
8.3 Cleaning Guidance................................................................................................................ 18
8.4 Detergents or cleaning agents .............................................................................................. 18
9 Maintenance & service .......................................................................................................... 19
9.1 Maintenance ......................................................................................................................... 19
9.1.1 Tension of toothed belt .......................................................................................................... 19
9.1.2 Alignment of bottle disc (round table) .................................................................................... 19
9.1.3 Alignment of trays ................................................................................................................. 20
9.2 Service .................................................................................................................................. 20
9.3 Methods and frequency of inspections for safety functions .................................................... 20
10 Change of voltage ................................................................................................................. 20
11 Declaration of conformity....................................................................................................... 21
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2 Introduction
All the photographs in the handbook are photo examples and may vary slightly from the exact model; i.e.
type of bottle used on the photograph, type and guiding on the inlet and outlet trays etc.
2.1 FF20
FlexFeed 20 is a rotary bottle handling system.
A rotary table moves the bottles from the inlet area to the bottle sluice, from which each bottle is moved
further on by a bottle pusher.
Filling is performed automatically when a bottle is present below the filling nozzle.
After filling, the bottle is pushed towards the outlet tray.
FF20 is delivered without an external filler.
In order to perform fillings, a filler must be connected. (See further information in section 3.5)
2.2 Abbreviations in this manual
App.
Approximately
e.g.
As example
Hz
Hertz
IH
Instruction Handbook
L/min
Litres per minute
Max.
Maximum
SOP
Standard Operating Procedure
VAC
Volt Alternating Current
WMF
Watson-Marlow Flexicon a/s
2.3 Symbols on the machine
Warning against touching Warning against high voltage
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2.4 Caution and employee safety
This manual should be read before using the FF20.
It is strongly advised that:
• Power is disconnected and secured before any kind of maintenance or cleaning of the machine is
carried out.
• Unauthorised / non-trained personnel should not open any cover or maintain the electrical parts.
• The machine much be placed on a stable bed plate and in such a way, that it is not exposed to
high humidity, high temperatures or other abnormal operating environment. It is not to be used in
explosion hazardous environment.
• Always remember that the FF20 must be earthed through the power supply plug.
2.5 Essential training before daily use
Read the section with Daily Use, thoroughly before using the machine.
Protective equipment and protective devices are installed:
• If fingers are placed in front of the inlet bottle sensor, the bottle ejector will move automatically.
If the ejector meets too much resistance, it will return to start position.
• In manual mode the ejector will not move back.
To protect operator fingers from damage the railing is spring loaded so it will be pushed back.
• Always respect the warning symbols on the machine.
• Cleaning must be performed as described in this Instruction Handbook.
2.6 References
N/A
2.7 Dismantling and disposal
Prior to dismantling, it must be observed that all services are disconnected, and connections to other
equipment are removed.
WM-Flexicon machines may not be disposed using normal refuse collection.
The machines must be collected and disposed separately as they may contain
electrical components such as batteries, electrolyte capacitors, liquid crystal
displays and printed circuit boards.
Further information is available on www.wmflexicon.dk.
*
* (WEEE) DS/EN 50419
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3 General information
3.1 Unpacking and inspection
Please check that all ordered items have been received and that no items are damaged during transport.
In case of any defects or omissions, please contact WMF or your supplier immediately.
Note: FF20 is delivered with a communication cable to be used with WM-Flexicon pumps, only.
3.2 Receiving and storing the FF20
Before unpacking or storing of the FF20 it should be checked if the crate is damaged.
In case of long-term storage of the FF20 before installation, the machine must be stored in the crate, and
placed in a dry room. The crate is not water resistant.
3.3 Mounting of inlet and outlet trays
If the inlet tray or outlet tray have been removed during shipping they must be mounted as shown below.
Use the supplied bolts and fasten them as shown below.
3.3.1 Side infeed
3.3.2 Front infeed
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3.3.2.1 Mounting as side infeed tray
• Position tray as shown on page 5.
• Mount the screws as shown in the red circles and tighten them loosely.
• Adjust the the tray so it is flush with the top surface of the FF20.
• Tighten the screws.
3.3.2.2 Mounting the long railing for side infeed.
The FF20 comes with a short railing mounted on the infeed tray- yellow circles.
There are 2 long railings: 1 for side infeed and 1 for front infeed.
Railing for side infeed with spacers
• Position the railing with spacers in the aligning holes – red circles above.
• Add nuts and tighten loosely.
• Align the end of the long railing to the cirkular railing.
• Tighten the nuts.
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3.3.2.3 Mounting as front infeed tray
• Position tray as shown on page 5.
• Mount the screws as shown in the red circles and tighten them loosely.
• Adjust the the tray so it is flush with the top surface of the FF20.
• Tighten the screws.
3.3.2.4 Mounting the long railing for side infeed.
The FF20 comes with a short railing mounted on the infeed tray- yellow circles.
There are 2 long railings: 1 for side infeed and 1 for front infeed.
Railing for front infeed with spacers
• Position the railing with spacers in the aligning holes – red circles.
• Add nuts and tighten loosely.
• Align the end of the long railing to the circular railing.
• Tighten the nuts.
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