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Instruction Manual
AIRPAD MACHINE
AP100
50.2101
IMPORTANT!
Read these instructions carefully before installing and using this machine for the first time.
This will reduce your risk of injuring yourself or damaging your machine.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
1 GENERAL 4
2 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 4
3 INTRODUCTION 5
4 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION 5
5 SAFETY GUARDS 7
6 MAJOR MACHINE COMPONENTS 7
7 UNAUTHORIZED USE 8
8 RESIDUAL RISKS 8
9 RECOMMENDED PREVENTIVE MEASURES FOR USERS 8
10 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 9
11 EXPLANATION OF MACHINE IDENTIFICATION LABEL 9
12 MACHINE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 10
13 PACKAGING 10
14 UNPACKING 10
15 MOVING THE UNPACKED MACHINE 11
16 MACHINE INSTALLATION 12
17 VERIFICATIONS TO BE PERFORMED BEFORE STARTING THE MACHINE 12
17.1 Environmental conditions 12
17.2 Lighting conditions 12
18 POWER CONNECTION 13
19 INFORMATION REGARDING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13
20 CONTROL PANEL 13
21 STARTING THE MACHINE 15
21.1 Power on 15
21.2 Stopping the machine 15
21.3 Shutdown 16
21.4 Film roll loading 16
21.5 Loading the film on the rollers 17
21.6 Inserting the film in the guide 18
21.7 Selecting a program 19
21.8 Adjusting the meters of pillows 20
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22 POSSIBLE MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS 21
22.1 Adjusting speed 21
22.2 Adjusting filling 22
22.3 Adjusting heat sealing power 22
22.4 Preset programs 23
23 INSTALLABLE ACCESSORIES 23
24 ALARM WARNING ON THE DISPLAY 24
25 INFORMATION REGARDING NOISE 24
26 MAINTENANCE 24
26.1 Verification type and frequency 25
27 MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS THAT MUST BE PERFORMED EXCLUSIVELY BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
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28 DECOMMISSIONING 25
29 INSTRUCTIONS FOR EMERGENCY SITUATIONS 26
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1 GENERAL
• This machine was designed and built to produce air pillows for packaging using pre-sealed and pre-perforated 20-35
micron PE/PE and PE/PA folded film from FROMM. The use of this machine is reserved for professional operators
who have received appropriate instructions and training.
• This manual is to be used exclusively with the AP100 machine, designed to produce air pillows (Airpad).
• For safety reasons, this entire Instruction Manual must be read before installing or operating the machine, making
repairs or performing maintenance.
• In particular, please carefully read the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS section, which presents the intended use of the
machine and the hazardous situations that could not be avoided when designing and manufacturing this machine.
• Tampering with the machine or using incompatible products (corrosive or flammable) is prohibited.
• Warranty coverage is valid if the machine is used exclusively for the purpose for which it was designed,
manufactured and protected. Please read the recommendations and information, including general questions,
regarding health and safety requirements, as well as the technical information provided by the Manufacturer to the
User regarding the machine’s use and operation.
• The warranty will not apply if the spare parts used are not original spare parts.
• Inappropriate use of the machine, including use that exceeds operating limits and modification of the machine or
parts thereof releases the manufacturer from any and all liability for personal injury or property damage.
For questions regarding any of the aforementioned, we recommend that our customers contact Customer Service.
2 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Declaration of conformity
pursuant to EC Directives
We certify that the AP100 machine complies with the provisions of Directives 2006/42/EG, 2006/95/EG, 2004/108/EG
The following harmonized standards, national standards and normative documents are applicable:
UNI EN 12100-1/2:2005 + A 1:2009
ISO 13849-1:2008 + AC:2009
CEI EN 60204-1:2006
EN ISO 14121:2007
Technical design file from:
Fromm Italiana s.r.l.
Viale del Lavoro, 21
37013 Caprino Veronese (VR) –
ITALY
20.04.2015
R.Fromm
Administrator
FROMM Holding AG
Hinterbergstrasse 26
CH - 6330 Cham - Switzerland
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3 INTRODUCTION
The AP100 machine was designed and manufactured pursuant to the European Community Directive 2006/42/EEC.
This document contains use and maintenance instructions, which must be carefully followed in order to obtain the best
production results and to maintain the initial dependability of your machine; in particular, it is recommended that you
avoid making any adjustments not indicated in this manual, as this may compromise the safety and reliability of the
machine.
Spare parts must be ordered directly from an authorized supplier.
FROMM is always available to provide you with assistance and reminds you that failure to comply with the information
provided in this document shall immediately void your machine warranty.
To correctly use the machine, it is important to know the basic definitions used to assess risk, and how this machine
was designed for safety:
Hazard
A potential source of personal injury or bodily harm.
Hazard area
Any area inside and/or near a machine in which the presence of a person represents a
risk for the safety and health of the person in question.
Exposed person
Any person who finds him or herself fully or partially inside a hazard area.
Operator
The person(s) in charge of installing, operating, adjusting, cleaning, repairing and
moving a machine, or of performing machine maintenance.
Risk
A combination of the probability and seriousness of personal injury or bodily harm that
may occur in a hazardous situation.
Safety guard
A machine component designed specifically to provide protection using a physical
barrier.
Safety device
A device (other than a guard) that reduces risk, when used alone or concurrently with a
safety guard.
Intended use
Use of the machine that complies with the information provided in the Instruction
Manual.
Predictable improper use
Use of the machine that does not comply with the information provided in the
Instruction Manual, but which may be derived from easily predictable behavior.
Training
The process of transferring information and methods to allow those exposed to learn
the correct and safe way to perform the operations assigned to them.
4 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
Do not start the machine without first having read the Instruction Manual and been trained by qualified
personnel.
The user must always comply with local health and safety norms that apply in the country in which the
machine is installed.
Warning and prohibited action decals on the machine
The following warning and prohibited action decals are located on the machine and/or accessories.
Caution, moving parts, do not remove the safety devices.
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Caution, presence of components that may crush or cut.
Caution, hot surfaces.
Do not perform any operations before disconnecting machine voltage.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION!
The following conditions must always be met, unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this manual.
• This machine was delivered by FROMM AIRPAD AG and may be used to create air pillows for packaging, as
indicated in the machine description and the technical data.
Use of the machine other than for its described purpose may represent a hazard, causing damage to the machine and
putting the safety of the operator or other people in the vicinity of the machine at risk.
• Carefully read this manual before using the machine.
• The machine was not built using components that pose particular disposal issues.
• In any event, these components must be disposed of in strict compliance with corresponding laws that are applicable
in the country in which the machine is used, and only by qualified personnel able to assess any potential risks.
• Only personnel trained for this purpose may operate the machine.
• Use the emergency shutdown to stop the machine immediately.
• Only qualified electricians may perform work on the machine’s electrical system.
• When the machine is installed, always make sure that the safety system controls are correctly installed and operate
efficiently. If there are any malfunctions, immediately interrupt the production cycle and ask authorized Technical
Assistance to intervene.
• Perform adjustment and maintenance operations periodically and in compliance with requested requirements, as
indicated in the MAINTENANCE section.
• Safety devices must not be tampered with and/or deactivated.
• The manufacturer supplies the machine ready-to-use, to meet the electrical standards that apply in the country of
use.
• The manufacturer will provide training for machine operators. Otherwise, training must be provided by the installation
company.
• The machines are designed and built to comply with all applicable safety standards.
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• In the event of fire, only dry chemical powder or CO2 extinguishers must be used, in order to avoid damaging
machine equipment or its wiring.
• In the event of flooding, all power sources must be disconnected before entering the room in which the machine is
installed.
5 SAFETY GUARDS
Safety devices and standard behavior
This machine was designed and created to produce air pillows for packaging under safe conditions and with a
minimum amount of effort from the operator.
This section lists the safety devices used, as well as rules that must be respected in order to minimize residual risk.
Fixed protection
The AP100 features fixed guards to prevent access to hazardous areas (moving components or parts with high
surface temperatures, including heat-seal units).
Machine operators must wear appropriate clothing. Use of this machine is restricted to appropriately-trained
professionals.
IMPORTANT
STARTING OR USING THE MACHINE WITH THE SAFETY GUARDS REMOVED IS
PROHIBITED.
6 MAJOR MACHINE COMPONENTS
Caution! For safety reasons, do not remove the protective housings from the machine.
Start / emgergency switch
Film roll holder
Protective housing
Unit lifting knob
Control panel
Start / emergency switch
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7 UNAUTHORIZED USE
This machine must be used only for the purposes intended by the manufacturer.
In particular, it is prohibited to use even part of the machine:
- without guards and/or with deactivated or missing safety devices;
- if the machine has not been correctly installed;
- to handle materials other than those supplied by FROMM;
- outdoors, where the machine may be exposed to rain or high levels of humidity;
- in dangerous conditions or if the machine malfunctions;
- for improper use of the machine or for use by untrained personnel;
- for use that does not comply with specific standards;
- in the event of power supply issues;
- in the event of irregular maintenance;
- subsequent to unauthorized modifications or operations;
- with full or partial failure to comply with instructions;
- with accessories other than those recommended by the manufacturer;
Use of the machine is not foreseen:
- in environments at temperatures below +5 or above +30°C.
- in environments with humidity above 80%.
A written statement from the manufacturer is required for exceptions to the above.
Modifications not authorized by the Manufacturer, which alter the machine’s functions and modify risks and/or create
new risk, shall be the full responsibility of the party who performed these modifications.
When these modifications are performed without prior manufacturer authorization, they will nullify all forms of warranty
and invalidate the Declaration of Conformity for the Machine Directive 2006/42/EC.
Use of this machine for purposes other than those recommended by the manufacturer in this manual is strictly
prohibited.
Consequently, the Manufacturer shall not be held liable for injury to persons or animals or damage to property caused
by the improper or prohibited use of the machine.
8 RESIDUAL RISKS
a) Noise:
- though the machine is not noisy, the use of noise protection may be requested due to the sound pressure level
(SPL) in the environment in which the machine is installed.
b) When, for operation or maintenance, the machine must be used in manual mode, the following Personal Protective
Equipment must be used:
- Gloves
c) Heat-related (burns): even though the machine features specific safety guards and signs to warn the operator, a
risk for burns exists when coming into contact with the heat-sealing elements during maintenance;
d) Electricity-related (electrocution, burns):
- risk created by the dangerous residual voltage and current inside the machine, even after the main source of
power has been disconnected.
9 RECOMMENDED PREVENTIVE MEASURES FOR USERS
Startup and operation procedures must be correctly followed
Before performing any maintenance operations or removing any guards, ensure that the machine has been
stopped and that the cutoff switches have been used to disconnect the electrical power supply
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Only remove the guards to perform maintenance activities
10 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
The AP100 is a machine designed to produce air pillows for product protection and void-filling. The machine uses film
supplied by FROMM or made to its specifications. Heat seals are made using a pulsed heat-sealing process. Each
type of pillow uses the appropriate temperature and filling pressure for the specific product. The use of this machine is
reserved for professional operators who have received appropriate instructions and training.
11 EXPLANATION OF MACHINE IDENTIFICATION LABEL
An identification label containing the following information is affixed to the rear of the machine. If the label is damaged,
contact the Manufacturer immediately.
Manufacturer name: FROMM SLOVAKIA a.s.
Machine type: AP100
Serial number: Manufacturer serial number.
Power supply: 90-240V 50/60 Hz.
Power used: 0,1 kW
Breaking fuse: 3.15 Amp
Year of manufacture: Year in which the machine was produced by the manufacturer.
Manufacturer
Power used
Fuse
Machine code
Serial number
Volts/Hertz
Year of manufacture
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12 MACHINES TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Machine
Dimensions
Width
470 mm
Length
440 mm
Height (without film roll)
379 mm
Weight
Total weight (without film roll)
approx. 11,4 kg
Conditions
Operating temperature
+ 5 to +30oC
Operating environment
clean, dry
Electricity
Power supply
90-240 V 50/60Hz
Rated power
0.2 kVA
Power used
approx. 0.1 kW
Film
Film width
max. 200 mm
Film type
PE/PE - PE/PA
Film thickness
20 - 35 µm
Film roll dimensions
int.Ø 76 mm
ext.Ø 280 mm max.
CAUTION: do not use film that has not been supplied by FROMM, or that is of a different thickness than
specified without contacting the manufacturer.
13 PACKAGING
The machine is generally shipped in a cardboard box.
The package contents is covered:
- with a barrier bag in low-density polyethylene (LPDE), which is heat-sealed in the event of sea transport;
- with cling film for all other types of transport.
- In both cases, filling materials are added.
In accordance with UNI 9151/3, the packaging contains enough silica gel desiccant to keep moisture levels below
35% during the estimated transport time (unless otherwise agreed).
Note: Boxes can be stacked only 4 high!
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UNPACKING AND INSPECTION UPON RECEIPT
Upon receipt, inspect the packaging to ensure that it has not been damaged or tampered with.
THE TRANSPORTER AND MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE NOTIFIED OF ANY DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE
OBSERVED UPON RECEIPT.
Opening the packaging
- Open the cover of the box.
- Remove the filling material.
- Remove the desiccant, if present.
- Ensure that no small machine parts remain in the box.
- Perform a detailed inspection of the general conditions.
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15 MOVING THE UNPACKED MACHINE
Do not stand under hanging loads.
Be especially careful with hanging parts, and the risks associated with these parts.
The machine may be lifted and moved in the following fashion:
- One person may move the machine;
Maintain the machine in a vertical position when moving, taking
care to avoid injuring people and damaging property.
These instructions must be followed under all circumstances.
Do not stand near the operation areas under any circumstances.
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16 MACHINE INSTALLATION
Assemble the machine before positioning it in the area in which it will be operated:
-insert the roll holder arm ( A in the drawing) and secure it with screws ( B in the drawing);
-loosen and remove the screws ( F in the drawing), and remove the footed arm ( D in the drawing) then insert the
screws in their new position and secure the arm in the fully extended position;
-insert the rollers ( C in the drawing), and secure them with hexagon socket head screws ( E in the drawing);
The machine features adjustable feet, and may be wheeled using the trolley provided by FROMM. Otherwise, it must
be positioned on a flat, level and sufficiently resistant surface using the appropriate resistance, ensuring that
the retractable footed support bar is fixed in its external position ( D in the drawing) . The machine must have a
suitable container to collect the air pillows produced, or the abovementioned basket.
17 VERIFICATIONS TO BE PERFORMED BEFORE STARTING THE MACHINE
Before starting the machine, ensure that no parts have been left on any part of the machine.
17.1 Environmental conditions
The machine may operate at temperatures between +5°C and +30°C.
The machine must not be started if exposed to poor weather conditions; in addition, if the machine
is stored, even temporarily, outdoors, it must be suitably protected from the environment.
17.2 Lighting conditions
The work area must be sufficiently lit, with a minimum value of 500 lx.
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18 POWER CONNECTION
CAUTION - RISK OF ELECTROCUTION
The machine is prepared for electrical connection using a male/female power plug, and the cable supplied allows it to
be connected to the electrical mains using a Schuko plug (EC 7/7).
The power socket to which the machine will be connected must have a rated (max 10A) and differential (max 30mA)
circuit breaker installed upstream and coordinated with the User’s ground system.
In addition, upstream of the socket, a power supply cutoff switch must be installed.
The cable supplied is a multi-strand, flexible, PVC-insulated H05VV-F, which must be protected against abrasion and
cutting, and must be positioned such that it does not hinder the passage of people or things.
Caution
Before performing any operations, make sure that the mains voltage and frequency values correspond to
those on the machine's identification label. The Manufacturer shall not be held liable for machine connection
to electrical networks that do not correspond to the machine identification label. All electrical connections
must be performed by specialized personnel, and in full compliance with applicable norms.
19 INFORMATION REGARDING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The electrical equipment complies with the following standards:
• Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
• Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC
• IEC/EN 60204-1 “Safety of machinery – Electrical equipment of machines”
• EC/EN 60439-1 “Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies (TTA)”
All components meet current market standards of approval.
• Do not have repairs performed by unqualified persons.
• Unauthorized persons must not use or make adjustments to the machine.
• Maintenance activities on the electrical system must be performed solely by qualified and authorized personnel.
20 CONTROL PANEL
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START - press the button and the red LED will illuminate. The automatic cycle will begin and
the machine will execute the active program.
STOP - press the STOP button to stop the automatic cycle (STOP BUTTON)
PROGRAM SELECTION - press the button. The letter "P" on the display flashes. Select the
desired program using the and keys.
After approximately 4 seconds, the value selected is saved and stops flashing.
CAUTION: The available programs are set according to the film used. Further modifications
may only be made by authorized personnel.
FAN POWER - press the button and the red LED will illuminate. Select the desired value
using the and keys.
After approximately 4 seconds, the selected value is saved and the screen displays the first
page.
CAUTION: the allowed variation interval is limited to prevent the proper machine functioning
from being affected.
SPEED SELECTION - press the button and the red LED will illuminate. Select the desired
value using the and keys.
After approximately 4 seconds, the selected value is saved and the screen displays the first
page.
CAUTION: the allowed variation interval is limited to prevent the proper machine functioning
from being affected.
POWER SELECTION - press the button and the red LED will illuminate. Select the desired
value using the and keys.
After approximately 4 seconds, the selected value is saved and the screen displays the first
page.
CAUTION: the allowed variation interval is limited to prevent the proper machine functioning
from being affected.
METER SELECTION - press the button. A value will appear on the screen. Select the desired
value using the and keys.
After approximately 4 seconds, the selected value is saved and the screen displays the first
page.
Each time the machine is started, the machine will produce a length of pillows equal to the
number of meters selected. This function is disabled when the value 0 is selected.
FUNCTION KEY - press the button. The letter "F" and a value will appear on the screen.
Select the desired value using the and keys.
Each value corresponds to an additional function (if activated).
By pressing F 0 all additional functions are disabled.
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21 STARTING THE MACHINE
21.1 Power on
The machine is turned on using a switch found on the rear of the machine. The electronics start up and the display is
illuminated. Data is loaded in a few minutes and the machine is then ready for use.
Powering on the
machine
When the machine is turned on, it displays the last
program used.
Press the button
The machine will start, using the last program and
parameters selected.
The machine will start in automatic mode according to the operating mode selected. The machine may only be started
in automatic mode.
21.2 STOPPING THE MACHINE
The machine features an on/off switch.
The machine may also be shutdown under any of the following conditions:
- a. Using the stop button .
- b. After an alarm.
- c. When the pillow basket is overfilled (if installed).
- d. When the number of meters selected in the program has been reached.
- e. By the optical sensor on the front of the machine.
In the abovementioned cases, it may be necessary to perform an action to restart the machine or to satisfy a specific
condition:
- a. Press the start button .
- b. Eliminate the error and press start.
- c. The machine starts in automatic mode when the sensor on the machine allows it.
- d. The machine starts when the start button is pressed.
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21.3 Shutdown
Press the STOP button
To end the active cycle.
Shutdown
Use the switch located on the back of the machine to completely shutdown the
machine. This same switch should be used in case of emergency. After the switch is
moved to the 0 position, the machine will stop immediately and power will be cut for
the main parts of the machine.
21.4 Film roll loading
21.4.1
Lift the top feed unit by pulling the knob in the direction
indicated by the arrow.
21.4.2
Insert the roll and ensure that the open channel end of the
film is on the inside.
Open channel
end
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21.4.3
Make sure that the roll is fully inside the containing flanges.
21.4.4
If there is no opening, cut the corner of the film on the open
channel end.
21.5 Loading the film on the rollers
21.5.1
For a right-feed roll, feed the film through the rollers with
the inside on the upper roller and the outside touching the
lower roller.
21.5.2
For a left-feed roll, feed the film around the outside of the
lower roller.
Open channel
end
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21.6 Inserting the film in the guide
21.6.1
Slide the cut corner of the film on the nozzle.
21.6.2
IMPORTANT:
Feed the film through to the end of the housing.
21.6.3
Lower the top feed unit by pulling the knob in the direction
indicated by the arrow.
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21.7 Selecting a program
The machine is supplied with the programs used by the customer.
The programs differ in pillow size and in the film used.
The program may be changed only when the machine is stopped (after the stop button has been pressed).
Proceed as follows to select a program:
Press the button
The active program will flash. The program
may now be changed.
Use the + and - keys
Use the +/- keys to select the desired
program number
After 4 seconds, the newly selected
program is saved.
The machine is ready to be used with the
new program.
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21.8 Adjusting the meters of pillows
Note that selecting 0 as a value will eliminate this function.
This value may also be modified when the machine is in operation.
Press the button
The current value is displayed.
Use the + and - keys
Use the +/- keys to select the number
of meters desired (this number may be
between 0 and 999)
The machine will stop after reaching
the set number of meters.
After approximately 4 seconds, the
selected value is saved and the screen
displays the first page.
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22 POSSIBLE MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS
22.1 Adjusting speed
To increase or decrease the feed speed.
This value may also be modified when the machine is in operation.
Press the button
The LED on the button is lit and the
current value is displayed on the
screen.
Use the + and - keys
Select the desired value using the +/keys (this value may be modified by +
or - 5 with respect to the default value,
and always within the limits set by the
Manufacturer).
After approximately 4 seconds, the
selected value is saved and the
screen displays the first page.
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22.2 Adjusting filling
If during the production cycle, the air pillows are too full or not filled sufficiently, the fan speed may be adjusted.
This value may also be modified when the machine is in operation.
Press the button
The LED on the button is lit and the
current value is displayed on the screen.
Use the + and - keys
Select the desired value using the +/- keys
(this value may be modified by + 2 and 10 with respect to the default value, and
always within the limits set by the
Manufacturer).
After approximately 4 seconds, the
selected value is saved and the screen
displays the first page.
22.3 Adjusting heat-sealing power
If during the production cycle, the heat seals are excessively sealed or not sealed enough, the heat-sealing power
may be adjusted.
This value may also be modified when the machine is in operation.
Press the button
The LED on the button is lit and the
current value is displayed on the screen
Use the + and - keys
Select the desired value using the +/keys (this value may be modified by + 3
and - 5 with respect to the default value,
and always within the limits set by the
Manufacturer).
After approximately 4 seconds, the
selected value is saved and the screen
displays the first page.
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22.4 PRESET PROGRAMS
The machine is supplied with the following factory-set programs.
Program
File code
Pillow length
[mm]
Film
thickness
[µm]
Fan speed
[%]
Feed speed
[%]
Heat-seal
power [%]
1
135
25
15
14
13
2
200
25
17
15
13 3
135
20
15
14
13 4
200
20
17
15
13
23 INSTALLABLE ACCESSORIES
The following optional accessories may be installed on the machine.
Flasher
Remote
sensor
Pedal
control
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24 ALARM WARNING ON THE DISPLAY
The machine features a self-diagnosis system: in the event of an anomaly, sensors transmit signals to the system.
The system uses codes to identify the various anomalies. The table below indicates the code, type of anomaly
causing the alarm and the actions that must be taken.
Code
Cause
Action
E1
Out of film. The film roll is empty.
The film is off the nozzle.
The teflon or silicone belt is broken.
Replace the roll of film and load it onto the
machine.
Repeat the film loading operation (section
21.5).
Replace the teflon or silicone belt.
E2
The front sensor has detected an
accumulation of pillows near the output
rollers.
Remove the accumulated pillows to free the
sensor. The machine will restart in automatic
mode.
E3
Machine operation inhibited by remote
control
E4
Overheating. The machine reached an
excessively high temperature and was
automatically stopped.
After the necessary cooling period had
passed, press the START button. If the error
persists, call Technical Assistance and provide
the error code.
E5
The remote sensor (basket) has
detected an accumulation of pillows in
the basket.
Remove the accumulated pillows to free the
sensor. The machine will restart in automatic
mode.
A1
The machine has filled the maximum
number of meters set in the counter for
scheduled maintenance.
Contact Technical Assistance to have general
maintenance performed on the machine.
25 INFORMATION REGARDING NOISE
For machines identical to this machine, noise has been measured during pillow production using 25 micron film, at 1.6
m from the ground and at 1.5 meters from the machine. The following maximum values were measured:
Continuous sound level pressure
(SLP) equivalent weighted A
Leq db (A) < 70
These values may vary by a maximum of 5% due to environmental and production factors.
26 MAINTENANCE
Maintenance operations that are performed with the safety guards removed must be performed when the machine is
shut off and disconnected from the power supply.
Maintenance personnel qualifications
The operator performing the mechanical and electrical maintenance phases must have completed a theoretical and
practical training course that includes the following:
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- machine theory and function;
- assistance from manufacturer technicians for first startup;
Training duration and the degree of technician preparation must be agreed and verified jointly by the Manufacturer
and the Customer, according to the various situations encountered.
26.1 Verification type and frequency
For supplementary maintenance, we recommend contacting FROMM AIRPAD AG.
When the machine is used correctly and under the proper conditions, it generally does not require being overhauled.
Contact FROMM AIRPAD AG Technical Support should any anomalies appear.
26.1.1 Daily maintenance
- Clean the machine at the end of each shift if the machine operates in a dusty environment
- Do not use flammable liquids to clean the machine.
26.1.2 Quarterly maintenance
Check the condition of the electrical equipment and assess its reliability for the time interval until the next maintenance
inspection.
26.1.3 Yearly or supplementary maintenance
After one year of operation, certain highly-used components in the production cycle may need to be replaced or
overhauled. Depending on the exceptional character of these operations, the customer may decide to:
- Replace these components by ordering original spare parts (customer is responsible in the event of incorrect
installation)
- Request on-site assistance from a technician, for more complex or extensive operations.
- Send the machine to the manufacturer for a complete overhaul.
Note: if the customer decides to personally replace components, it must use a qualified technician able to perform the
necessary operations. The Manufacturer declines all responsibility for supplementary operations performed by the
unauthorized personnel, which might lead to malfunction and/or damage and/or production that does not comply with
standards.
27 MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS THAT MUST BE PERFORMED
EXCLUSIVELY BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
All operations performed to correct an anomaly must be performed by FROMM AIRPAD AG Technical Service.
All preventive maintenance or breakdown repair operations not described in this manual must be performed by
employees of FROMM AIRPAD AG or by previously authorized personnel.
CAUTION:
Failure to follow these instructions shall immediately void all contractually-agreed warranty coverage.
28 DECOMMISSIONING
MACHINE DECOMMISSIONING
Before definitively decommissioning the machine, and before disassembly:
- Disconnect the machine from all power sources;
- Disconnect the machine from material loading devices.
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DISASSEMBLY AND DISMANTLING
Once decommissioning operations have been completed, the various parts of the machine may be disassembled.
DISPOSAL
After the individual components have been removed, sort them according to material.
Metals: frame, connectors etc.
Aluminum;
Plastics: seals, cables etc.
Electrical material.
During disposal, recover components that may be recovered for re-use.
AFTER SORTING, ALL MACHINE COMPONENTS MUST BE DISPOSED OF BY
SPECIALIZED COMPANIES THAT WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAWS THAT ARE
APPLICABLE IN THE COUNTRY OF USE.
29 INSTRUCTIONS FOR EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
TYPE OF FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS TO USE
The machine consists almost entirely of metal materials. For this reason, there is not a significant risk of fire. However,
should such an event occur, proceed as follows:
- Disconnect the power supply using the power cutoff switch on the rear of the machine.
- Extinguish the fire using dry chemical powder or CO2 fire extinguishers.
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