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Contents
Contents
Important information on the manual ....................................................................................... 6
Read the manual carefully before you begin working with the machine.
• This manual is an integral component of the unit. Keep the manual
for future reference.
• Do not work with the machine until you have read through the
manual and completely understood its contents.
• Please contact MULTIVAC as soon as possible if there is something you do not understand in the manual! Your comments will
help us to further improve the manual.
• Do not start up the machine if there are any visible defects!
• Only trained persons are permitted to install, operate and service
the machine. The operating company is responsible for the qualifications and training of operating personnel.
• If you sell, transfer ownership or lend the machine to others, you
must provide the manual along with it!
For reasons of clarity, some illustrations show the machine without
the prescribed safety devices. Operating the machine without the
safety devices is prohibited.
WARNING
Injury hazard!
Altered, damaged, defective or incorrectly applied or missing safety
devices will render the danger zones unprotected.
Unprotected danger zones can cause serious or even fatal injuries.
¾ Do NOT alter the safety devices.
¾ Use only MULTIVAC spare parts and accessories.
Before switching on the machine each time:
¾ Check that all safety guards close completely and prevent
reaching into the danger zones.
¾ Check that only those safety devices are used which are suit-
able for the machine equipment.
¾ Check that all safety devices are functional and in a technically
flawless condition.
Machine documentation
• Instruction manual.
• EU Declaration of Conformity
• Supplementary sheet "Super-PIN" (loose page enclosed with the
machine).
Info
The complete scope of delivery is listed in the order confirmation.
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Important information on the manual
Changes not covered in the manual
Changes not covered in the manual
Continuous development is the foundation for ensuring that our machines are technically advanced and of high quality. For this reason,
you may discover slight deviations between the specifications in the
manual and your machine. We also cannot rule out errors. The specifications, figures and descriptions in this manual do not constitute a
legal contract between the manufacturer and customer.
Symbols used
Warnings draw your attention to hazards. Warnings are displayed in
the following form:
Danger from electrical shock!
Used to indicate that serious danger of electrical shock is imminent.
DANGER
Ignoring this danger can cause serious or even fatal injuries.
¾ Observe the notices for avoiding danger.
Immediate danger!
Used to indicate that serious danger is imminent.
DANGER
Ignoring this danger can cause serious or even fatal injuries.
¾ Observe the notices for avoiding danger.
Dangerous situations!
Used to indicate dangerous situations.
WARNING
Non-observance can cause serious or even fatal injuries.
¾ Observe the notices for avoiding danger.
Potentially dangerous situations!
Used to indicate potentially dangerous situations.
CAUTION
Ignoring this danger can cause injuries.
¾ Observe the notices for avoiding danger.
NOTICE Danger of material damage!
Used to indicate potentially dangerous situations.
Ignoring these situations can cause material damage.
¾ Observe the notices for avoiding danger.
Information that contributes to a better understanding of how the machine functions is shown in the following form:
Info
Indicates information on special features deserving your attention.
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Symbols used
Instructions to follow are displayed in the following form:
¾ Press key A.
¾ Release screw B.
¾ Press key C.
• Enumerated items are marked with bullet points.
– Dashes are used to mark sub-items of enumerated lists or se-
quences of steps to be taken.
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1 Safety
1.1 General safety instructions
The machine incorporates the latest technological principles. Nevertheless, potential hazards for persons, the machine and other materials cannot be entirely excluded.
• Before you start up the machine, read through the instruction
manual and follow the instructions contained therein.
• Keep the instruction manual near the machine for future reference.
• Observe the safety and accident prevention regulations valid in
your country.
1.1.1 Target group
The persons, who work with or at the machine, must have as a minimum requirement the following capabilities, knowledge and competence:
• The persons are authorized by the company operating the machine to carry out those tasks, which they perform with or at the
machine.
• The persons are at least 14 years old.
• The persons know the danger zones of the machine and the accident prevention regulations.
• The persons know how they should behave in an emergency
situation.
• The persons have been given instruction about the machine and
are familiar with the handling of it.
• The persons have read and understood the operating directive.
• The persons have read and understood the instruction manual of
the machine.
• The persons have been informed about the possible hygiene risks.
The persons, who put the machine into service, or adjust and set it up,
or who are responsible for maintenance work and eliminating faults,
must have the following capabilities, knowledge and competence:
• Due to their professional training, knowledge and experience, as
well as their familiarity with the relevant regulations, the persons
are able to assess the tasks assigned to them and to recognize
potential hazards.
• The persons can read and interpret technical texts and technical
drawings or plans.
• The persons are familiar with the handling of computer-controlled
machines.
• The persons can install components and modules for technically
complex systems.
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• The persons can ensure that the machine remains capable of operation.
• The persons can perform maintenance work and inspections.
The persons, who carry out work on electrical components, must
have as a minimum requirement the following capabilities, knowledge
and competence:
• Due to their professional training, knowledge and experience, as
well as their familiarity with the relevant regulations, the persons
are able to assess the tasks assigned to them and to recognize
potential hazards.
• The persons have been trained as qualified electricians and are
able to prove this.
• The persons have up-to-date knowledge and experience in the
electrical area, and they have actively practised these skills in recent years.
The persons, who carry out work on gas supplies, must have as a
minimum requirement the following capabilities, knowledge and competence:
• Due to their professional training, knowledge and experience, as
well as their familiarity with the relevant regulations, the persons
are able to assess the tasks assigned to them and to recognize
potential hazards.
• The persons have been trained in handling gas supplies and are
able to prove this.
• The persons have up-to-date knowledge and experience in gas
supplies, and they have actively practised these skills in recent
years.
Injury hazard!
Operating the machine in a negligent and inattentive manner is very
WARNING
dangerous.
Negligent handling, inattentiveness and a disorderly work area can
cause serious injuries.
¾ Do NOT operate the machine if you are tired or under the influ-
ence of alcohol or medication.
¾ Work attentively and with care.
¾ Wear personal protective equipment.
¾ Keep the work area clean and orderly.
¾ Only carry out work for which training has been given.
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NOTICE Danger of material damage!
Improper use of the machine can damage it.
Damage can cause faults in the machine, which in turn can result in
reject packs.
¾ Do NOT overload the machine.
¾ Clean and service the machine on a regular basis.
¾ Check if the machine is in full working order prior to starting
work.
¾ Do NOT start the machine if you notice defects, damage or a
change in the operating behaviour of the machine.
¾ Have faults and damage repaired immediately by an authorised
technician.
¾ Repairs and service work should only be carried out by an
authorised technician.
1.1.2 Unauthorised modifications and manufacture of
spare parts
WARNING
Genuine MULTIVAC spare parts and accessories provide the highest
level of safety for personnel. Parts and equipment from other manufacturers have not been tested by MULTIVAC and are therefore not
approved. The use of such components can alter the properties of the
machine and thereby impair safe operation.
Injury hazard!
It is very dangerous to use third-party parts.
The use of third-party parts endangers safe operation and can
cause serious injuries.
¾ Do NOT perform any unauthorised modifications or conver-
sions.
¾ Do NOT modify or remove any protective or safety devices.
¾ Use only MULTIVAC spare parts and accessories.
The manufacturer disclaims any liability for damage caused by the
use of third-party parts or unauthorised modifications.
Fig. 1: Pro Original
The lubricants recommended by MULTIVAC are ideally matched to
the individual modules of the machine.
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NOTICE Danger of material damage!
The use of unsuitable lubricants can increase the wear of the machine and lead to corrosion of the transport chains.
This can damage the machine.
¾ Only use recommended lubricants for the transport chains.
1.2 EC Conformity
In the design and construction of packaging lines, packaging machines or auxiliary packaging machines, the following regulations
have been observed:
• EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
• EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EEC (exception: industrial trucks such as lift trucks and die changing trolleys).
• Regulation 1935/2004/EC on materials and articles intended to
come into contact with food.
The safety objectives of the EC Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
are complied with in accordance with point 1.5.1 of Annex I to the EC
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC (exception: industrial trucks such as
lift trucks and die changing trolleys).
Agent authorised to compile the relevant technical documentation
according to Directive 2006/42/EC:
MULTIVAC Sepp Haggenmüller GmbH & Co. KG
Department of Technical Services
Bahnhofstraße 4
87787 Wolfertschwenden, Germany
The machine is a piece of technical equipment to be used exclusively
as a working appliance. The machine may only be operated by persons older than 14 years of age.
Use the machine only to pack products in pre-made film pouches.
The film pouches are closed with a seal seam.
For specifications, see Technical specifications.
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Intended use
Any other use is considered improper and can endanger persons, the
product and the machine.
1.3.1 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
The machine has been designed for use in residential, business and
industrial areas (without a separate power substation, it can be connected directly to the public mains). Operation can be impaired when
used in an industrial environment.
1.3.2 Non-ionising radiation
The machine produces unintended non-ionising radiation. This is only
emitted by electrical operating equipment as a function of its inherent
technical nature. e.g. from electric motors, high voltage wires, magnetic coils. There are moreover no strong permanent magnets built
into the machine. Any effect on active implants can therefore be excluded with a high degree of probability as long as a safety distance
of 30 cm is maintained between the implant and the field source. Active implants can be: heart pacemakers, defibrillators etc.
1.4 Reasonably foreseeable incorrect use
The following work methods are not in accordance with regulations
and therefore are prohibited:
• Operation in an atmosphere capable of explosion.
• Packing of highly flammable, combustible or explosion-prone
products.
• Packing of dust-forming or powder-forming material.
• Gas flushing of film pouches with explosive gas mixtures (e.g.
oxygen proportion over 21 %).
• Use of the chamber lid and the viewing window in the chamber lid
as a storage, working or cutting surface.
• Cleaning of the chamber lid and the viewing window in the chamber lid with cleaning agents which have an abrasive effect (e.g.
abrasive household liquid cleaner, scouring pads, steel wool etc).
• Aseptic packing of products.
Info
Misuse will exclude any liability on behalf of the manufacturer. In
such a case, the operating company alone bears the risk.
1.5 Warning against incorrect use
• Incorrect operation
For example: sealing times that are too short or too long and therefore result in improperly sealed packs which in turn damage the
product.
• Neglecting the following work tasks:
– Inspections.
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Warning against incorrect use
– Cleaning work.
– Maintenance work.
• Use of third-party parts, i.e. parts that are not MULTIVAC spare
parts.
• Operation under prohibited ambient conditions.
1.6 Residual risks
The safety instructions in this manual serve as guidelines for trained
operating personnel in safe working practice with the machine. The
manufacturer cannot however foresee all possible product-related
hazards. This is why the safety instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual cannot be considered exhaustive. The operating company and operating personnel remain ultimately responsible
for safety.
1.7 Obligations of the operating company
1.7.1 Creating the operating directive
The machine and operating materials are a potential source of hazards. The operating company is obliged to draw up an operating directive. The operating directive regulates the handling of hazardous
machines or operating materials, as well as laying down rules for behaviour in the case of an emergency. The required information can be
found in the following documents:
• The EC directives for worker protection.
• National legislation.
• Accident prevention regulations.
• The machine instruction manual.
1.7.2 Monitoring obligation
The operating company is obliged to continuously monitor the condition of the entire machine, for example:
• Visible defects or damage.
• Changes in the operating behaviour.
• Age of the machine.
The operating company is obliged to ensure, that the machine is no
longer operated when it is older than 19 years. The correct functioning of the safety functions for the electronic components can no
longer be guaranteed after this age. The year of manufacture on the
type plate of the machine serves as the starting point for assessing
the age. In order to be able to operate the machine after this, the operating company must commission the manufacturer to check the
safety functions of the machine.
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Obligations of the operating company
Info
Do NOT start up the machine, if there are visible defects or if the
machine is older than 19 years.
1.7.3 Making the selection of personnel
The operating company has to choose the personnel according to the
tasks to be carried out, see Section 1.1.1 "T
ARGET GROUP". The oper-
ating company has to order and authorise the personnel for the tasks
to be carried out.
Info
Trainees or other persons receiving instructions may only operate
the unit under the constant supervision of an experienced technician.
1.7.4 Training the personnel
The operating company is responsible for ensuring, that the personnel is trained and instructed in accordance with the tasks, which have
been assigned to them. The following measures can for example contribute to the training and instruction:
• Provide an operating directive, which is comprehensible to the
personnel.
• Instruct personnel on how to handle the machine correctly.
• Make the machine instruction manual accessible to the personnel.
If necessary, order an instruction manual from the manufacturer in
the appropriate official language.
• Inform the personnel about measures for avoiding hygiene risks.
• MULTIVAC offers appropriate training courses.
1.7.5 Providing personal protective equipment
The operating company must ensure that the operators wear the required personal protective equipment (foot protection, head gear,
gloves, etc.) in accordance with the national directives which apply. In
Europe the directive 89/656/EEC specifies the minimum mandatory
requirements for the use of personal protective equipment.
1.7.6 Avoiding hazards
The operating company must check, whether there are special hazards during operation, e.g. through hazardous fumes. The operating
company must undertake measures to avoid or limit the hazards.
1.7.7 Providing the installation location
The operating company is obliged to provide a suitable installation
location for the machine. The requirements for the installation location
can be obtained from the manufacturer.
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1.7.8 Provide power supply
Connect the machine to the mains electricity at an always easily accessible place. In the case of an emergency the machine must be
capable of being disconnected immediately from the mains electricity.
The power supply must be equipped as follows:
• Overcurrent protective device according to IEC 60204-1: 2005.
• Mains power breaker according to IEC 60204-1: 2005.
Connection via residual
current protective
device
If the machine is to be operated via a residual current protective device, a residual current protective device which is sensitive to all types
of current should be used.
Info
In exceptional cases, the leakage current can be so high that an
isolating transformer needs to be installed between the power supply and the machine.
Connection to IT
network
General requirements
The machine cannot be connected directly to an IT network.
The IT network must be converted to a TN-S network by an isolating
transformer. The machine is connected to the TN-S network.
1.7.9 Observe the requirements for the gas supply
Info
Compliance with the following requirements is mandatory and is
one of the operating company's imperative obligations!
• The operating company is obliged to connect the gas supply in a
way that poses no danger to employees or third parties.
• The operating company is obliged to create an instruction manual
with all safety-related information for the following phases in the
service life of the machine:
– Starting up.
– Operation and conduct in the event of unusual occurrences.
– Servicing during operation.
– Shutdown.
– Rectification of faults.
• All parts of the gas supply and its equipment, which come into contact with oxidizing acting gases, are to be kept free of oil and
grease.
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Personnel qualifications
Structural requirements
Safety
Obligations of the operating company
• The operating company must ensure that the input and operating
pressures given in the Technical specifications are adhered to and
not exceeded.
Only qualified persons with the corresponding required training, experience and reliability may perform work on the gas supply.
• The operating company is obliged to install a pressure reducer and
safety valve in the gas supply line to the machine.
• The operating company is obliged to connect the machine to the
gas supply with a lockable ball valve.
When the ball valve is closed, the supply of gas to the machine is
interrupted.
• It must be ensured that the input pressure at the machine does not
exceed that given in the Technical specifications, e.g. through the
fitting of an overpressure valve.
• The pressure relief capacity of the safety valve must be dimensioned for the maximum possible throughput of the pressure reducer.
• In the case of a release of pressure, the gas must be diverted to
non-hazardous areas.
1.7.10 Avoiding hygiene risks
A high standard of hygiene is achieved through design, choice of materials and workmanship.
It is imperative that this high level of hygiene be maintained by every
operating company. Particularly where food or sterile medical products are being packed, the currently valid hygiene standards must be
strictly observed. The person charged by the operating company with
safety and/or hygiene must clarify, which regulations apply to the
product to be packed, and the person must then implement these
regulations.
The manufacturer assumes no liability whatsoever for any warranty
claims and damage claims of any kind resulting from insufficient hygiene and insufficient cleaning.
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Health hazard!
Insufficient or sporadic cleaning can promote the growth of micro-
WARNING
organisms which can change unfavourably the product that is to be
packed.
This can severely damage the health of people, especially of the
consumers.
Among other measures the following are definitely required:
¾ Create a company cleaning guideline.
¾ Perform cleaning regularly.
¾ Check the effectiveness of cleaning procedures on a regular
basis.
¾ Follow instructions in the chapter 'Cleaning'.
1.7.11 Checking the packs
Health hazard!
Faulty or damaged packs (reject packs) can have far-reaching con-
CAUTION
sequences, for example, spoiled products.
Spoiled products can pose a health hazard.
¾ Check packs on a regular basis during running operation.
¾ Do NOT put faulty or damaged packs (reject packs) into circula-
tion.
Info
It is the operating company's duty to determine the overall testing
procedure.
Testing procedure
Depending on the film pouch and the demands placed on the packs,
various types of testing procedures are available, e.g.:
• Check seal seam width.
• Visual inspection: Asses the pack optically.
• Storage test: Store a good pack for a defined period and then reinspect.
• Stacking test: Stack good packs on top of each other for a defined
period and then re-inspect.
• Check the seal seam strength with a tensile testing machine.
The following faults can result in a pack not being airtight:
• A leaky seal seam. Possible reasons:
– The inside of the packaging material is contaminated by product
in the seal seam area.
– The sealing time is too short.
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Time of inspection
Safety
Obligations of the operating company
• Damage to the pack caused e.g. by sharp-edged products.
• After machine start-up.
• When a defined time interval was reached during running operation.
• When the pack size was changed.
• When other types of films or other film thicknesses are being used.
• When spare parts or wearing parts were built in.
• After faults to the machine were eliminated.
• After changes to the machine settings.
1.7.12 Pump protection function
The vacuum pump in the machine runs for a set time when the
chamber lid has been closed. During this time any undesired liquid in
the oil of the vacuum pump evaporates. This increases the lifespan of
the vacuum pump. When packaging moist or liquid products, the operating company is obliged to perform this function at least once a
day at the end of a working day. The manufacturer assumes no liability whatsoever for any warranty claims and damage claims of any
kind that result from the insufficient performance of this function.
NOTICE Danger of material damage!
Penetration by foreign matter (e.g. liquids, product residue, foreign
bodies) will damage the vacuum pump.
Damage can cause faults in the machine, which in turn can result in
reject packs.
¾ Cancel the evacuation process immediately if foreign matter is
sucked in.
¾ Change the oil in the vacuum pump.
1.7.13 Testing pressure equipment
The operating company is responsible for observing the countryspecific test intervals for pressure equipment. This test is to be performed by qualified persons.
1.8 Safety devices
The housing is a safety guard and prevents the reaching into danger
zones. The closed housing must be secured with the screws before
the machine can be operated.
1.9 Machine label
Safety and information labels have been attached to the machine.
• Do NOT remove these labels.
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Machine label
• Make sure all labels are intact and legible.
• If necessary, clean the labels with soap and water.
– Do NOT clean the labels with solvents.
• Replace damaged, scratched or illegible labels with new ones.
Info
Labels can be obtained from the manufacturer.
Fig. 2: Safety labels and information labels
Posi-
Sign
tion
Fig. 3:
I
SO manda-
tory sign:
Read the
instruction
manual
Fig. 4: ANSI mandatory sign: Read
the instruction manual (English /
French)
Fig. 6: ANSI mandatory sign: Read
the instruction manual (English / Chi-
nese)
Fig. 5: ANSI mandatory sign: Read
the instruction manual (English / Span-
ish)
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2 Description
2.1 Construction of the machine
Fig. 7: Construction of the machine
1
Chamber lid
2
Chamber lid gasket
3
Counter-pressure bar
4
Chamber with spacer plates and sloping insert with support angle
5
Sealing bar with inert gas nozzles (optional)
6
(Optional) Inert gas connection
7
Power supply
8
Vacuum pump
9
Oil sight glass
10
Screw plug of fill opening
11
Control terminal
12
Locking device for chamber lid
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Control terminal
2.2 Control terminal
Fig. 8: Control terminal
1
<Machine control On/Off> key
2
Display
3
Keys <Arrow key>
4
Keys <1> to <6>
5
<Function selection> key
6
<Sealing> key
7
<Gas flushing> key
8
<Evacuation> key
9
<Stop> key
<Machine control
On/Off>
Display
<Arrow key>
<Arrow key>
Keys <1> to <6>
<Function selection>
• Switch machine control on and off.
• Display process data.
• Show menus.
• Show parameters and functions.
• Graphic support.
• Display diagnostic messages.
• Increase values.
• Navigation within menus.
• Decrease values.
• Navigation within menus.
• Load and save recipes.
• Enter password.
• Enter the configuration code.
• Call up additional menus.
• Scroll to previous screen.
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Control terminal
<Sealing> key
• Press and hold down: Call up "Sealing"
menu.
• Press briefly: Call up values for sealing.
• Confirm the configuration code.
• In the MPP process: select the value.
<Gas flushing> key
<Evacuation> key
<Stop> key
• In the MPP process: select the function.
In machines with the inert gas option:
• Press and hold down: Call up "Gas flushing" menu.
• Press briefly: Call up values for gas flushing.
• Press and hold down: Call up "Evacuation"
menu.
• Press briefly: Call up values for evacuation.
• Delete configuration code.
• In the MPP process: select the step
• Skip current machine process and proceed
with the next process.
– Pressing during the evacuation process:
Aborts the evacuation process and resumes the gas flushing process.
– Pressing during the gas flushing proc-
ess: Aborts the gas flushing process
and resumes the sealing process.
– Press during sealing process: Cancel
sealing process and ventilate the
chamber.
• Acknowledge diagnostic message.
• Return from the menu to the status display.
2.3 Display
The display shows different views with differing information depending on the machine's phase of operation.
2.3.1 Startup display
The startup screen appears after switching on the machine.
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Display
Process data status
display
Fig. 9: Startup display
1
Type designation of machine control
2
Software version
3
Configuration code
2.3.2 Status display
The process data status display shows information on the last packaging procedure.
Process sequence
status display
Fig. 10: Process data status display
1
Current access right (lock closed = user; lock open = set-up personnel)
2
Currently loaded recipe
3
Chamber lid symbol, machine is ready.
4
Gas pressure
5
Evacuation pressure
The process sequence status display shows the progress of the currently running process, e.g. evacuation. During the process the corresponding symbol flashes on the display. If time runs out during a
process, then a clock with the remaining time will flash in place of the
symbol.
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Display
Fig. 11: Evacuation status display (047)
Fig. 12: Gas flushing status display (049)
Fig. 13: Sealing status display (050)
2.3.3 Function display
Depending on the access rights, the function display will offer the
following options:
• View values.
• Enter values.
• Switch functions on and off.
Example of a function display with values:
Fig. 14: Function display with value (052)
1
Actual value
2
Setting
3
Symbol of function (e.g. evacuation)
4
Measurement
5
Selected parameter
6
Selected function
Example of a function display for switching a function on and off:
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Display
Fig. 15: Function display on/off (013)
1
Selected function
2
Switch status
3
Symbol of function (e.g. sealing)
2.3.4 Diagnostic display
Fig. 16: Diagnostic display
1
Diagnostic number
2
Type of error acknowledgement
3
Error text (in ticker)
Eliminate the malfunction, see Section 8 "TROUBLESHOOTING".
2.3.5 Access rights
To avoid incorrect operation, the following access rights are assigned.
Access right Explanation
Operator Not password protected.
The operator may enter settings that are required to operate the machine (e.g. Language choice).
The operator cannot modify values.
Set-up personnel Password protected.
The set-up personnel can modify values and
switch statuses.
Only a limited number of settings in the service menu are possible (e.g. vacuum test).
Service Unrestricted authorisation.
Super-PIN
• Reset password for access right Set-up personnel to factory setting.
• Reset machine control.
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Menu tree
2.4 Menu tree
(Exit)
Distribution time
Automatic
Procedure (standard/MCV)
MCV threshold
MCV period
(Exit)
Sealing (On/Off)
Ventilation delay
Cool off
(Exit)-Fill diaphragm
Ventilate diaphragm
(Exit)
(Exit)
(Exit)
Recipe 1
Recipe 2
Recipe 3
Recipe n
Recipe 30 Factory settings
Load recipe
(Exit)
Recipe 1
Recipe 2
Save recipe
Recipe
(Exit)
Recipe 3
Recipe n
Recipe 30 Factory settings
(Exit)
Evacuate
Recipe 1
Recipe 2
Delete recipe
Menue
Gas flushing (not active)
Recipe 3
Recipe n
Recipe 30 Factory settings
Settings
(Exit)
Sealing
Change PIN
Language
Authorisation
User
Reset PIN
PIN
Brightness
Basic Settings
Machine cycles
Total cycles
(Exit)
Counter
Production data
Operating hours
Vacuum pump
Operating hours
Cycle period
Settings
Service
User
Configurator
Legend:
(Password: 1234)
Fig. 17: Menu tree
2.5 Process sequence
The film pouches are filled and laid in the chamber. When the chamber is closed, the following procedures run automatically:
Evacuation Evacuation if chamber and film pouches.
Gas flushing (optional) Infeed of inert gas.
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Process sequence
Sealing
• Compressed air is admitted to the sealing
diaphragm. The sealing diaphragm expands, pressing the sealing bar against the
counter-pressure bar.
• The film pouch is sealed.
• The sealing bar and seal seam cool off.
• The sealing diaphragm is ventilated, the
sealing diaphragm slackens.
• The chamber is ventilated.
• The chamber lid opens automatically if it is
not locked.
2.6 Packaging process
The following processes are available for packing products.
Processes Example of use
Recipe Example of
use
No. 1 For dry
products
without gas
flushing.
Standard Technical products or products without special
requirements.
MCV Testing airtightness of packs or for drying prod-
ucts.
2.7 Preset recipes
Recipes 1 to 6 are preset at the factory. The settings depend on the
machine equipment.
Info
Recipes 1 to 6 contain presettings which have to be adjusted to the
individual cases.
Evacuation
pressure
Automatic 4 Off 1.8 s Off
Automatic
sensitivity
Gas flushing pressure
Sealing
time
MHP
No. 2 For moist
Automatic 10 Off 1.8 s Off
products
without gas
flushing.
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Recipe Example of
use
Evacuation
pressure
Automatic
sensitivity
Gas flushing pressure
Sealing
time
Description
Preset recipes
MHP
No. 3 For dry
products
with little
gas flushing.
No. 4 For dry
products
with medium gas
flushing.
No. 5 For dry
products
with strong
gas flushing.
No. 6 For prod-
ucts with a
big air
pocket.
No. 30 Factory
settings
Automatic 4 100 mbar to
1.8 s Off
150 mbar
Automatic 4 250 mbar 1.8 s Off
Automatic 4 500 mbar 1.8 s Off
12 mbar 10 Off 1.8 s Evacuation
time: 2 s
Evacuation
pause: 4 s
10 mbar 6 Off 1.3 s Evacuation
time: 2 s
Evacuation
pause: 2 s
2.8 Technical specifications
Power supply
Mains voltage See type plate.
Phases See type plate.
Nominal power See type plate.
Nominal current See type plate.
Max. mains fuse See type plate.
Max. short circuit current See type plate.
Protection type IP54
Dimensions
Height (a) with open chamber lid 640 mm
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Description
Technical specifications
Dimensions
Height (a) with closed chamber
370 mm
lid
Width (b) 560 mm
Depth (c) 520 mm
Operating height approx. 256 mm
Effective chamber size (W/H/D) 465 mm/150 mm (optional 220
mm)/355 mm
Sealing length 465 mm
Weight approx. 70 kg
Fig. 18: Dimensions
Installation conditions and ambient conditions
Ambient temperature +2 °C to +40 °C
Storage temperature -25 °C to +80 °C
Relative air humidity during op-
90 % non-condensing
eration or storage of the machine, max.
Inclination of the machine during
15 °
transport, max.
Minimum room size for machines
40 m2
with the gas flushing option*
*For safety reasons, a minimum room size is mandatory to prevent
high concentrations of gas.
Condition of the machine New condition with optimum set-
tings at the time of delivery.
A-weighted emission soundpressure level at the workplace
L
(DIN ISO 11202, accuracy
pA
68.8 dB
Measurement inaccuracy: 6 dB
class 3) for vacuum pump MRP
20
A-weighted emission sound-
<70 dB
pressure level at the workplace
L
(DIN ISO 11204, accuracy
pA
class 3) for vacuum pump RB
0021
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Description
Technical specifications
Noise exposure at the workplace
A
0,7 m
1,55 m
A
0,5 m
Fig. 19: Noise exposure measuring point
Info
The measured values of the noise data have been adjusted to take
extraneous and ambient noises into account.
Higher measured values may be produced as a result of the following:
• Highly sound-reflecting rooms.
• Modified settings.
• Wear.
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Start-up
3 Start-up
3.1 Setting up the machine and starting it up
Danger of explosion!
Operating the machine in a potentially explosive atmosphere can
DANGER
result in explosion due to hot machine parts.
Explosions can cause serious injuries or even death.
¾ Do NOT use the machine in rooms that are exposed to explo-
sion hazards.
¾ Prepare a firm, level site for the machine.
– To ensure adequate space for cooling, there must be a clear
distance of at least 100 mm on all sides of the machine.
¾ Ensure that there is adequate access to the connections.
¾ Have the power supply of the machine fitted by a qualified electri-
cian with a suitable mains fuse in accordance with IEC 602041:2005. See the machine type plate for the dimensions of the
mains fuse.
Injury hazard!
The machine is heavy.
WARNING
Carrying the machine can cause injuries.
¾ Have a second person assist you.
¾ Lift the machine carefully out of the box and place it on the pre-
pared site.
¾ Ensure that the machine is not connected to the mains electricity.
¾ Remove the safety guard on the back of the machine.
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Start-up
Setting up the machine and starting it up
¾ Unscrew the screw plug. To do so, turn the screw plug anticlock-
wise.
¾ Fill the vacuum pump with the oil supplied up to the middle of the
oil sight glass.
– The oil level is then approximately in the middle of the oil sight
glass.
max.
min.
¾ Check the oil level on the oil sight glass:
– The oil level should reach the middle of the oil sight glass.
– If oil level is under the MIN mark, add oil.
¾ Turn the screw plug in the fill opening and screw it tight. To do so,
turn the screw plug clockwise.
¾ Wipe off and remove any oil.
¾ Fasten the safety guard.
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Start-up
Setting up the machine and starting it up
Danger of explosion!
Gas mixtures with oxygen proportions over 21% are explosive.
DANGER
A gas mixture with an oxygen proportion over 21 % can cause an
explosion and fire if it comes in contact with heat, oil or grease.
¾ Do NOT use a gas mixture with an oxygen proportion of over
21%.
Risk of death!
During the packing process, inert gases are released.
DANGER
Inhaling inert gas can impair your breathing. Over a longer period of
time, this can be fatal.
¾ A surface area of at least 40 square meters per machine must
be made available.
¾ Air the rooms sufficiently and avoid any accumulation of gas.
¾ Observe the maximum input pressure, see 'Technical specifica-
tions'.
¾ Cut off the gas supply at the end of work.
¾ Adhere to the safety regulations in effect in the country where
the machine is used.
¾ Connect the inert gas (only for machines with inert gas connec-
tion).
¾ Close the stop-cock for the gas supply.
¾ Attach the gas hose to the inert gas connection of the machine.
¾ Fasten the hose with hose clamps.
¾ Open the stop-cock for the gas supply.
¾ Set the input pressure; see Technical Specifications.
¾ Check the mains voltage on the type plate and compare it with the
voltage of the mains electricity.
¾ If the values match, connect the machine to the mains electricity
at a place which is always easily accessible.
¾ Remove all the protective film.
¾ Clean the machine, see Section 6 "CLEANING".
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Operation
4 Operation
4.1 Switching on the machine
¾ Before switching on the machine for the first time fill the vacuum
pump with oil, see Section 7 "MAINTENANCE".
¾ If present, open the stop-cock for the gas supply.
¾ Connect the machine to the mains electricity at a place which is
always easily accessible.
¾ Press the <Control On/Off> key.
– The machine control performs a self-test.
– The software version of the machine control briefly appears in
the display.
– The status display appears.
– The machine is ready for operation.
4.2 Switching off the machine
¾ Press the <Control On/Off> key.
– The screen for performing the pump protection function ap-
pears.
¾ If necessary, perform the pump protection function.
¾ Close and press down the chamber lid.
– The vacuum pump runs for a set time.
– A counter counts to zero.
– The display goes out.
– The chamber lid opens automatically if it is not locked.
¾ To cancel the pump protection function, press the <Control
On/Off> key again.
– The display goes out.
Info
The display goes out automatically after 10 s without input or without closing the chamber lid.
¾ Close chamber lid and lock it in place.
¾ Close the stop valve for the gas supply, if part of the machine.
¾ If required disconnect the machine from the mains electricity.
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Operation
Packing products
4.3 Packing products
¾ Open the chamber lid.
¾ If necessary, use filling plates.
– The pouch neck should be located at the centre of the pouch
height x.
¾ Use the sloping insert for packaging liquids, see Section 5.1 "IN-
SERT AND REMOVE THE SLOPING INSERT ".
– Liquid cannot escape from the film pouch.
¾ Switch on the machine.
¾ Load the desired recipe.
¾ For the first test packs, use a preset recipe, see Section 2.7
"PRESET RECIPES " and see Section 4.8.2 "LOAD FACTORY SET-
TINGS ".
Health hazard!
Insufficient or sporadic cleaning can promote the growth of micro-
WARNING
organisms which can contaminate the product.
This can pose serious health hazards for consumers.
¾ Disinfect your hands should they come into contact with any
machine part other than the operating elements.
¾ Do NOT lay the product on the machine.
¾ Observe the company cleaning guidelines.
¾ Follow instructions in the chapter 'Cleaning'.
¾ Fill the film pouch.
¾ Insert film pouch.
– The opening of the film pouch should extend 2 to 3 cm beyond
the sealing device.
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Operation
Packing products
¾ Gas flushing option: Pull the pouch opening over the gas nozzles
so that the inert gas flows into the film pouch.
¾ Pull the pouch neck flat on the sealing bar.
– The pouch neck lies on the sealing bar without creases.
NOTICE Danger of material damage!
Penetration by foreign matter (e.g. liquids, product residue, foreign
bodies) will damage the vacuum pump.
Damage can cause faults in the machine, which in turn can result in
reject packs.
¾ Cancel the evacuation process immediately if foreign matter is
sucked in.
¾ Change the oil in the vacuum pump.
¾ Close and press down the chamber lid.
– The processes in the machine run automatically.
– The chamber lid opens automatically if it is not locked.
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Operation
Packing products
¾ Remove the finished pack.
¾ Check the pack.
Info
Visually inspect the packs on a regular basis while the machine is
running. Depending on product and pack it may be necessary to
carry out additional and considerably more complex test procedures. This is the responsibility of the operating company, see Section 1.7.11 "C
¾ If necessary, adapt the settings to the product.
HECKING THE PACKS".
¾ Enter all required times and values.
¾ Save recipe, see Section 4.8.3 "SAVE RECIPE ".
4.4 Opening and closing menus
4.4.1 Calling up menus
¾ Press the <function selection> key.
– The "main menu" appears.
¾ Select the desired menu with the <arrow> keys.
¾ Press the <function selection> key.
– The desired menu appears.
¾ Select the desired submenu with the <arrow> keys.
¾ Press the <function selection> key.
– The desired submenu appears.
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Operation
Opening and closing menus
4.4.2 Quitting menus
¾ Using the <arrow> keys, select the respective menu heading.
– The text of the menu heading changes and becomes the
(menu) function quit.
¾ Press the <function selection> key.
– The menu is exited and the system changes to the next highest
display level.
4.5 Changing values
¾ Call up the desired menu.
¾ Using the <arrow> keys, select the desired parameter.
¾ Press the <function selection> key.
– The display for the selected parameter appears.
¾ Set the value with the <arrow> keys.
– The set value is adopted.
¾ To exit the parameter, press the <Function selection> key.
4.6 Selecting and resetting access rights
4.6.1 Selecting access authorisations
¾ Call up "User" menu.
¾ Select Authorisation.
¾ Enter the password with the keys <1> to <6>.
– The corresponding access right appears in the status display.
¾ If the selected access authorisation is no longer needed, reset the
access to operator, see Section 4.6.2 "RESETTING THE ACCESS
RIGHT TO OPERATOR (BLOCKING ACCESS)".
4.6.2 Resetting the access right to operator (blocking access)
¾ Call up "User" menu.
¾ Select Authorisation.
¾ Enter the password of the current access right with the keys <1>
to <6>.
– The Operator access right appears in the status display.
– Settings cannot be changed.
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Operation
Selecting and resetting access rights
4.6.3 Change password for authorisation access creator
¾ Call up "PIN" menu.
¾ Select Change PIN.
¾ Enter old password with keys <1> to <6>.
¾ Enter new password with keys <1> to<6>.
¾ Confirm the new password again.
– The password has been changed.
– The status display appears.
4.6.4 To reset authorisation access creator
¾ Call up "PIN" menu.
¾ Select Reset PIN.
¾ Enter Super-PIN, see supplementary sheet "Super-PIN".
– The reset password for the authorisation access Creator ap-
pears.
– The status display appears.
4.7 Language selection
4.7.1 Selecting the language via menu
¾ Call up "User" menu.
¾ Select Language.
¾ Using the <arrow> keys, select the desired language.
¾ Press the <Function selection> key.
– The language is activated.
4.7.2 Selecting the language via the shortcut key
¾ Switch off the display with the <Machine control on/off> key.
¾ Switch on the display with the <Machine control on/off> key.
¾ While the startup display is shown, press the <Function selection>
key.
– The "language selection" display appears.
¾ Using the <arrow> keys, select the desired language.
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Operation
Language selection
Load using keys <1> to
<6>
¾ Press the <function selection> key.
– The language is activated.
4.8 Working with recipes
4.8.1 Load recipe
Info
If no recipe is saved, the message “recipe missing” appears. The
last settings remain active.
¾ Press the desired key briefly <1> to <6>.
– The selected recipe is loaded.
Loading through the
“load recipe” menu
¾ Call up "Load recipe" menu.
¾ Select the desired recipe with the <arrow> keys.
¾ Press the <Function selection> key.
– The selected recipe is loaded.
4.8.2 Load factory settings
Info
Factory settings cannot be overwritten or deleted.
¾ Call up "Recipe loading" menu.
¾ Select recipe no. 30 with the <arrow> keys.
¾ Press the <Function selection> key.
– The factory settings are loaded.
4.8.3 Save recipe
Info
When selecting an already assigned recipe number, the recipe
stored under this number is directly overwritten.
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Saving via keys <1> to
<6>
Saving via the “save
recipe” menu
¾ Press and hold down desired key <1> to <6>.
– The message "Recipe saved" appears.
– The current values are stored in the selected recipe.
¾ Call up "Recipe, saving" menu.
Operation
Working with recipes
¾ Using the <arrow> keys, select the desired memory location.
¾ Press the <Function selection> key.
– The current values are stored in the selected recipe.
4.8.4 Delete recipe
Info
If the currently loaded recipe is deleted, a new recipe must be
loaded.
¾ Call up "Recipe, deleting" menu.
¾ Select the recipe to be deleted with the <arrow> keys.
¾ Press the <Function selection> key.
– The message “completed” appears.
– The recipe has been deleted.
4.9 Select and set process
4.9.1 Set standard process
¾ Press <Evacuation> key briefly and enter value for Evacuation
pressure.
¾ For automatic evacuation, decrease the value until Automatic
appears.
– The machine controls the evacuation process automatically.
¾ Press <Evacuation> key briefly again and set value for Post-
evacuation time.
¾ Call up the "evacuation" menu.
¾ Set Distribution time.
¾ Set Automatic.
¾ Select Standard process.
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Select and set process
¾ Call up the "gas flushing" menu (Optional).
¾ Switch on On/off gas flushing.
¾ Set Distribution time.
¾ Set Rinse time.
¾ Press <Gas flushing> key briefly and set value for Gas flushing
pressure.
4.9.2 To set MCV process
¾ Press <Evacuation> key briefly and enter value for Evacuation
pressure.
Info
Do not set an Evacuation pressure value in Automatic.
¾ Press <Evacuation> key briefly again and set the value for Post-
evacuation time to 0 s.
¾ Call up the "evacuation" menu.
¾ Set the value for Distribution time to 0 s.
¾ Select MCV process.
¾ Set MCV threshold.
¾ Set MCV duration.
¾ Call up the "gas flushing" menu (Optional).
¾ Switch off Gas flushing On/Off.
¾ Call up the "sealing" menu.
¾ Switch off Sealing On/Off.
4.10 Setting the sealing
¾ Switch on On/off sealing.
¾ Set Delayed ventilation.
¾ Set Cooling down.
¾ Call up the "sealing" menu.
¾ Press <Sealing> key briefly and set value for Sealing time.
4.11 Entering basic settings
¾ Set Fill diaphragm.
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¾ Set Ventilate diaphragm.
4.12 Modifying and resetting machine cycles
Operation
Entering basic settings
Display machine's
hours of operation
¾ Call up the "operating data" menu.
¾ Call up "Counter" menu.
¾ Call up machine cycles.
¾ Set the value with the <arrow> keys or set to "0".
– The set value is adopted.
4.13 Display production data
4.13.1 Display total cycles of the machine
¾ Call up the "operating data" menu.
¾ Call up "Counter" menu.
¾ Select Total cycles.
4.13.2 Display hours of operation
¾ Call up the "Operating data" menu.
Display vacuum pump's
hours of operation
¾ Call up "Hours of operation" menu.
¾ Select Hours of operation.
¾ Call up the "Operating data" menu.
¾ Call up "Hours of operation" menu.
¾ Select Vacuum pump.
4.13.3 Display cycle time
¾ Call up the "operating data" menu.
¾ Select the "Cycle time" menu.
– A list of cycle times is displayed.
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Operation
Display production data
4.13.4 Show settings
¾ To view the settings of recipes 7 through 30, load the desired rec-
ipe via the menu, see Section 4.8.1 "LOAD RECIPE ".
¾ Call up the "production data" menu.
¾ Select Settings .
– The settings of the loaded recipe appear in a list.
Info
The settings of recipes 1 through 6 can be speed dialed from the
list. To do so, load the respective recipe with the keys <1> through
<6>.
4.14 Setting the brightness of the display
¾ Call up "User" menu.
¾ Select brightness.
¾ Using the <arrow> keys set the desired brightness.
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Adjustment work and setup
5 Adjustment work and setup
5.1 Insert and remove the sloping insert
¾ If necessary, use filling plates for the desired incline.
¾ Hook the sloping insert on the screws of the sealing bar.
¾ Attach the support angle to the sloping insert at the required posi-
tion.
¾ If the sloping insert is no longer needed, remove it, along with the
support angle, from the chamber.
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Cleaning
6 Cleaning
The objective of the cleaning work is to avoid risks to hygiene. If the
cleaning is insufficient or not performed properly, this may result in
the contamination of the products and to health hazards for end consumers. In addition, the machine may be damaged.
Info
Optional equipment for aiding the cleaning can be retrofitted for
various machine types. For further information, contact our sales
and service departments.
6.1 Notes on cleaning
6.1.1 Instructions for creating company cleaning guidelines
The company operating the machine is under an obligation to create
company cleaning guidelines. These cleaning instructions must be
matched to the particular needs of the operating company (type of
product, environment, sector etc).
The following points should be contained in the company cleaning
guidelines:
• Required cleaning intervals.
• Care products to be used. For care products, refer to the "Care
products table".
• Using the proper dosage of care products.
• Persons in charge of cleaning.
• The individual working stages for hygienic cleaning of the machine,
taking into consideration the following points:
– Safety instructions.
– Instructions for maintaining the machine's value.
– Instructions on the handling of cleansers.
– Instructions on the handling of disinfectants.
– Instructions on the handling of anti-corrosion agents and lubri-
cants.
– Instructions on the handling of cleaning devices.
– Recommendations for the course of the daily cleaning.
– Recommendations for the course of the intensive cleaning.
– Qualifications of the cleaning personnel. Assign only suitably
qualified and instructed personnel. Information on qualification
and training can be obtained from MULTIVAC Service.
• First aid measures.
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Incorrect use of care
products
Cleaning
Notes on cleaning
6.1.2 Instructions for maintaining the machine's value
Regular and proper care helps to maintain the machine's value. The
best protection against harmful influences is to clean and disinfect the
machine on a regular basis. The longer product residue and other
aggressive deposits remain on the machine, the more harmful their
corrosive effects will be. On the other hand, care products can also
cause damage if they are used incorrectly.
• After every cleaning of the machine or its surroundings (for exam-
ple the floor or adjacent machines), always thoroughly remove any
care product residue from the machine with water of drinking quality. This prevents corrosion.
• Do NOT use any care products for the cleaning of the machine or
its surroundings, which contain chlorine or which are highly acidic
or alkaline. These create strong vapours and cause corrosion.
• Do NOT shorten the cleaning intervals for the mildly acidic clean-
ing and disinfection. All acidic cleansers are corrosive and they
can cause embrittlement and premature aging of plastics.
• Where components are made of aluminium, it is NOT permitted to
use tools which scratch metal, or to use harsh cleansers or cleaning devices which have an abrasive effect. These damage the
anodised layer. The components can then corrode. Residues of
cleansers and other aggressive deposits must be removed immediately.
• Do NOT use care products, which contain solvents, for compo-
nents made of plastic. These can cause embrittlement and premature aging of plastics.
• Dosage and application time of the care products, as well as the
correct temperature of the mixing water, must be observed. The
manufacturers also provide information on the maximum permissible dosages which apply in the food area.
• If used incorrectly, care products can damage components made
of rubber or plastic. Before applying care products, please take
time to read the instructions and warnings provided by the manufacturer.
Parameters for pre-
rinsing water and post-
rinsing water
The following points must be observed in order to prevent damage to
the machine:
• Do NOT rinse with a steam jet or high-pressure cleaner . Only use
low pressure between 4 bar and 6 bar (58 psi to 88 psi).
• Use a flat fan nozzle with a 5 ° to 15 ° inclination and an approx.
3/16 " nozzle opening.
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Notes on cleaning
WARNING
• The temperature of the water must NOT exceed 60 °C (140 °F).
• Only rinse off with water of drinking quality.
6.1.3 Instructions on the handling of cleansers
Chemical burn hazard!
Acidic cleansers are caustic. Caustic effects are NOT noticed immediately.
Contact with the skin can cause burns.
¾ Wear the prescribed personal protective equipment when han-
dling cleansers.
¾ Observe the manufacturer's instructions.
• For type of cleanser, refer to the "Care products table".
• Always follow the instructions for use from the cleanser manufac-
turer.
• The quantity of cleanser is not the decisive factor for successful
cleaning.
– Applying amounts in excess of the proper dosage does not im-
prove or accelerate cleaning efficiency, but only hinders the required rinsing off of the cleanser.
• Dried cleanser residues make cleaning more difficult and pro-
longed.
– Even the smallest residues can inhibit the effect of the disinfec-
tion.
– Check by measuring the pH factor of the post-rinsing water.
• Regular checks of cleaning (i.e. by contact tests) reduce the risk of
product contamination.
• Insufficient cleaning cannot be compensated for by doubling the
concentration of the disinfectants.
6.1.4 Instructions on the handling of disinfectants
Incorrect use of disinfectant can contaminate the product with chemicals or decrease the effectiveness of disinfection. This can pose serious health hazards for consumers.
• Always follow the instructions for use from the disinfectant manu-
facturer.
• Only rinse or wipe off after disinfection, if this is required by the
disinfectant manufacturer.
• Always observe the applicable hygiene regulations.
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Notes on cleaning
6.1.5 Instructions on the handling of anti-corrosion
agents and lubricants
Excess lubricants can accumulate at lubrication points. Excess
grease has no lubricating function; however, it can breed microorganisms and contaminate the product.
• For type of anti-corrosion agent, refer to "Care products table".
• Always follow the instructions for use from the manufacturer of the
anti-corrosion agent or lubricant.
• Check the lubricating points regularly for the accumulation of lubri-
cants and remove excess lubricant.
• Only use H1 or FDA-approved lubricants and anti-corrosion agents.
• Regular checking of the microbiological shelf life of the anti-
corrosion agent and lubricant helps to reduce the risk of product
contamination.
6.1.6 Instructions on the handling of cleaning devices
• The cleaning devices will become germ hot spots if they are not
cleaned often enough. This can cause cross contamination, which
will damage the product. Use only plastic brushes and brooms.
Clean the cleaning devices daily and apply disinfectant afterwards.
• The exhaust air emitted and agitated by the vacuum cleaner must
comply with the prescribed limit values for the packaging environment. Accordingly, the appropriate filter elements must be used in
the vacuum cleaner.
6.2 Cleaning recommendations
Info
• Always clean the machine from top to bottom.
• In the following, optional equipment versions are also described.
Only perform steps that correspond to the version of the machine.
• The illustrations are examples.
¾ Open the chamber lid.
¾ Remove all products from the chamber.
¾ Switch off the machine.
¾ Disconnect the machine from the mains electricity.
¾ Cover the mains plug with waterproof plastic bags.
¾ Close the stop-cock for the gas supply, if part of the machine.
¾ Allow the machine and sealing bar to cool down.
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Cleaning recommendations
¾ Store empty, new film pouches outside the room in a clean, dry
place during the cleaning procedure.
¾ Remove all waste (e.g. product scraps, film trim) on or around the
machine.
¾ Remove the following components:
– Sloping insert with with support angle.
– Filling plate.
– Sealing bar, see Section 7.3.1 "REMOVE THE SEALING BAR".
– Insertable counter-pressure bar.
¾ Check chamber lid gasket for dirt or contamination.
¾ If there is dirt or contamination, remove the chamber lid gasket
from the groove.
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Cleaning recommendations
¾ Take the removed components to a separate room suitable for
wet cleaning.
¾ Clean dismantled components manually with cleaning solution.
¾ Only clean the Teflon tape of the sealing bar manually with a
soft cloth or a soft brush.
¾ Thoroughly clean the inert gas nozzles.
¾ Wait until the application time has elapsed (see instructions of
cleanser manufacturer).
¾ Wipe with new cloth and water of drinking quality.
¾ Inspect for dirt and cleanser residues.
¾ If necessary, perform another manual cleaning and wipe it off.
¾ Disinfect dismantled components with an alcohol-based disinfec-
tant.
¾ Thoroughly disinfect the inert gas nozzles.
¾ Wait until the application time has elapsed, see instructions of dis-
infectant manufacturer.
¾ Clean the floor with a rubber wiper.
¾ Dispose of the waste properly.
¾ Apply cleanser to the floor in the low-pressure foaming procedure.
¾ Wait until the application time has elapsed (see instructions of
cleanser manufacturer).
¾ Rinse off the floor with water of drinking quality.
¾ Manually clean the entire machine, including the table, with clean-
ing solution.
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Cleaning recommendations
¾ Only clean the chamber lid manually with a soft cloth or a soft
brush.
¾ Wait until the application time has elapsed (see instructions of
cleanser manufacturer).
¾ Wipe with new cloth and water of drinking quality.
¾ Inspect the entire machine and the floor for dirt and cleanser resi-
dues.
¾ If necessary, clean and wipe off again.
¾ Disinfect entire machine, including table, with alcohol-based disin-
fectant.
¾ Close chamber lid and lock it in place.
¾ Use a hand-held spray lance to apply disinfectant to the floor.
¾ Wait until the application time has elapsed, see instructions of dis-
infectant manufacturer.
¾ If necessary, rinse the floor with water of drinking quality; see in-
structions of the disinfectant manufacturer.
¾ Remove the plastic bag from the mains plug.
¾ Dispose of plastic bags properly. For reasons of hygiene, never
reuse bags.
¾ Open the chamber lid.
¾ Attach the following components:
– Insertable counter-pressure bar.
– Sealing bar, see Section 7.3.2 "INSTALL THE SEALING BAR".
– Filling plate.
– Sloping insert with with support angle.
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Cleaning
Cleaning recommendations
¾ Disinfect entire chamber with alcohol-based disinfectant.
¾ Dry a wet chamber lid gasket or groove with a new cloth or blow
them dry with sterile compressed air.
¾ Install the chamber lid gasket.
¾ Press the chamber lid gasket into the groove of the chamber
lid.
– The beginning and end of the chamber lid gasket must butt
up against each other without a gap.
¾ During insertion, do not stretch the chamber lid gasket.
¾ Smooth out chamber lid gasket.
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Cleaning recommendations
¾ Leave the chamber lid open to dry.
¾ If present, open the stop-cock for the gas supply.
¾ Connect the machine to the mains electricity.
¾ Clean the cleaning devices (e.g. rubber wipers, brushes).
¾ Place cleaning devices in disinfectant solution.
¾ Unpack the film pouches and lay them ready.
¾ Perform a vacuum test, see Section 7.8 "PERFORMING THE VAC-
6.3 Care products table
Recommended care products:
Type Manufacturer Designation
Cleansers, neutral
UUM TEST".
Ecolab Europa P3-topax 12
Ecolab USA Quorum Pink II
Shureclean VK10 Diversey Europe
JD Shureclean Plus VK9
Diversey USA
Shureclean VK10
JD Shureclean Plus VK9
Cleansers, alkaline
Ecolab Europa P3-topactive LA
JD Ultraclean VK3 Diversey Europe
Diverfoam SMS HD VF22
Diversey USA
JD Ultraclean VK3
Diverfoam SMS HD VF22
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Care products table
Type Manufacturer Designation
Cleansers, acidic
Disinfectants
Disinfectants (alcohol-based)
P3-topax 52 Ecolab Europa
P3-topax 56
Quorum Red Ecolab USA
Foam shine
Diversey Europe
JD Acifoam VF10
Diversey USA
P3-topax 91 Ecolab Europa
P3-topax 990
Ecolab USA Ster-Bac
JD Divosan extra VT55 Diversey Europe
JD Suredis VT1
Diversey USA
JD Divosan extra VT55
JD Suredis VT1
Ecolab Europa P3-alcodes
Diversey Europe
JD Divodes FG VT29
Diversey USA
Anti-corrosion agents
Esso Primol 352
Castrol Optimol F+D Fluid Spray
Klüber Lubrication Klüberfood NH1 K 32
Stainless steel care products Ecolab Europa P3-proguard MC
All recommended anti-corrosion agents and stainless steel care
products are food compatible.
Buying source:
• Ecolab: www.ecolab.com
• Diversey: www.diversey.com
• Esso: www.exxonmobil.com
• Castrol: www.castrol.com
• Klüber Lubrication: www.klueber.com
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Maintenance
DANGER
7 Maintenance
Dangerous voltage!
Switching off the machine does not rid it of electrical current.
Touching electrically charged components can cause serious or
even fatal injuries.
Before performing any cleaning or service work:
¾ Disconnect the machine's power supply from the mains electric-
ity.
¾ Have work in the control cabinet performed by authorised tech-
nicians only.
Info
Observe the safety instructions, see Section 1 "S
Clean the machine after maintenance work and repairs and disinfect if necessary.
AFETY".
7.1 Maintenance schedule
As needed
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Entire machine Perform a wipe test
Every 8 operating hours or daily
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Vacuum pump Perform the pump protection function
Entire machine Visual inspection
Entire machine Alkaline cleaning and disinfection
Vacuum pump Checking oil level, topping up
Every 50 operating hours or weekly
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Entire machine Acidic cleaning and disinfection
Connections Visual inspection
Vacuum system Check
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Maintenance schedule
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Every 1000 opearating hours or yearly
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Vacuum pump Oil change
Vacuum pump Exchanging the air de-oiling element
Entire machine Check the age
7.2 Maintenance recommendation
7.2.1 Entire machine - Perform a wipe test
¾ Check the result of the cleaning and disinfection by means of a
wipe test.
See the company cleaning guidelines and recommendations, see
Section 6 "CLEANING".
7.2.2 Vacuum pump - Perform the pump protection function
¾ Perform the pump protection function, for this switch off the ma-
chine, see Section 4.2 "SWITCHING OFF THE MACHINE".
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7.2.3 Entire machine - Visual inspection
¾ If the viewing window in the chamber lid is damaged have it re-
¾ Have the chamber lid gasket replaced by the service depart-
¾ Check the entire machine exterior for damage.
¾ Check that all safety labels are present.
¾ Check that all safety devices are attached and undamaged.
¾ Check the viewing window in the chamber lid for damage (e.g
scratches, cracks).
placed immediately by the manufacturer.
¾ Check chamber lid gasket for damage.
ment if necessary.
¾ Check sealing bar for damage.
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Maintenance
Maintenance recommendation
¾ If necessary, replace the sealing bar, see Section 7.3 "RE-
PLACE THE SEALING BAR".
¾ Check the counter-pressure bar for damage.
¾ If necessary, repair the counter-pressure bar, see Section 7.4
"REPAIR COUNTER-PRESSURE BAR".
7.2.4 Entire machine - Alkaline cleaning and disinfection
¾ See company cleaning guidelines and see Section 6 "CLEANING".
7.2.5 Vacuum pump - Checking oil level, topping up
¾ Check the oil level on the oil sight glass.
¾ If water is present in the oil, change the oil in the vacuum
pump, see Section 7.5 "CHANGE THE OIL IN THE VACUUM PUMP".
¾ If necessary, refill oil, see Section 7.5.2 "FILLING THE VACUUM
PUMP WITH OIL.".
7.2.6 Entire machine - Acidic cleaning and disinfection
¾ See company cleaning guidelines and see Section 6 "CLEANING".
7.2.7 Connections - Visual inspection
¾ Disconnect the machine from the mains electricity.
¾ Check power cable for damage.
¾ If present, check that the supply line for inert gas is fitted tightly
and undamaged.
7.2.8 Vacuum system - Check
¾ Perform a vacuum test, see Section 7.8 "PERFORMING THE VAC-
UUM TEST".
7.2.9 Vacuum pump - Oil change
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¾ Change the oil in the vacuum pump, see Section 7.5 "CHANGE THE
OIL IN THE VACUUM PUMP".
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Maintenance recommendation
7.2.10 Vacuum pump - Exchanging the air de-oiling element
¾ Change the air de-oiling element, see Section 7.6 "CHANGE THE
AIR DE-OILING ELEMENT".
7.2.11 Entire machine - Check the age
¾ Shut down the machine.
¾ Have the safety functions checked by MULTIVAC Service.
¾ Read the year of manufacture on the type plate.
¾ If the machine is older than 19 years:
7.3 Replace the sealing bar
7.3.1 Remove the sealing bar
¾ Switch off the machine.
¾ Disconnect the machine from the mains electricity.
¾ Open the chamber lid.
¾ Let the sealing bar cool down.
¾ Pull out the sealing bar.
7.3.2 Install the sealing bar
¾ Disconnect the machine from the mains electricity.
¾ Install the sealing bar on the carriers.
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Maintenance
Replace the sealing bar
¾ Install the sealing bar in such a way that the screws on the
sealing bar point to the middle of the chamber.
7.4 Repair counter-pressure bar
¾ Open the chamber lid.
¾ Pull the profile thread together with the Teflon tape out of the
counter-pressure bar.
¾ Pull the Teflon tape off the profile thread.
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r
Repair counter-pressure ba
¾ Remove the glue residue from the profile thread.
¾ Cut the new Teflon tape to fit the length of the profile thread.
¾ Press the ends of the profile thread into the counter-pressure bar
so that they are flush.
¾ Press the profile thread into the centre of counter-pressure bar.
¾ Press the profile thread evenly into the counter-pressure bar and
smooth it flat.
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Maintenance
Repair counter-pressure bar
¾ Clean the profile thread.
– The profile thread should be free of dirt and grease.
¾ Stick the new Teflon tape onto the dry profile thread so that it ad-
heres without bubbles or creases.
7.5 Change the oil in the vacuum pump
7.5.1 Drain oil
WARNING
¾ Switch off the machine.
¾ Disconnect the machine from the mains electricity.
¾ Allow the machine and vacuum pump to cool down for 1 hour.
Burn hazard!
The surface of the vacuum pump can reach temperatures of over
70 °C during operation.
Touching the vacuum pump can lead to burns.
Before performing any work on the vacuum pump:
¾ Allow the vacuum pump to cool down.
¾ Wear personal protective equipment.
¾ Remove the safety guard on the back of the machine.
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Change the oil in the vacuum pump
¾ Hold the liquid container (e.g. an empty oil bottle) under the drain
opening.
¾ Unscrew the screw plug. To do so, turn the screw plug anticlock-
wise.
¾ Drain the oil completely.
¾ Wipe off any oil from the machine.
¾ Turn the screw plug in the drain opening and screw it tight. To do
so, turn the screw plug clockwise.
¾ Dispose of old oil properly.
¾ Fill the vacuum pump with new oil, see Section 7.5.2 "FILLING THE
VACUUM PUMP WITH OIL.".
¾ Fasten the safety guard.
7.5.2 Filling the vacuum pump with oil.
¾ Switch off the machine.
¾ Disconnect the machine from the mains electricity.
¾ Allow the machine and vacuum pump to cool down for 1 hour.
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Maintenance
Change the oil in the vacuum pump
Burn hazard!
The surface of the vacuum pump can reach temperatures of over
WARNING
70 °C during operation.
Touching the vacuum pump can lead to burns.
Before performing any work on the vacuum pump:
¾ Allow the vacuum pump to cool down.
¾ Wear personal protective equipment.
¾ Remove the safety guard on the back of the machine.
¾ Unscrew the screw plug. To do so, turn the screw plug anticlock-
wise.
¾ Fill the vacuum pump with oil up to approximately the middle of
the oil sight glass. Use only oils that are approved by the manufacturer, see 'Spare Parts' section or the spare parts catalogue.
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Change the oil in the vacuum pump
Info
Only use low odour synthetic oil if food is being packed.
¾ Check oil level on the oil sight glass:
– The oil level is then approximately in the middle of the oil sight
glass.
max.
min.
¾ Turn the screw plug in the fill opening and screw it tight. To do so,
turn the screw plug clockwise.
¾ Wipe off and remove any oil.
¾ Fasten the safety guard.
¾ Connect the machine to the mains electricity.
¾ Switch on the machine.
¾ Check the oil level after a couple of machine cycles.
7.6 Change the air de-oiling element
WARNING
¾ Switch off the machine.
¾ Disconnect the machine from the mains electricity.
Burn hazard!
The surface of the vacuum pump can reach temperatures of over
70 °C during operation.
Touching the vacuum pump can lead to burns.
Before performing any work on the vacuum pump:
¾ Allow the vacuum pump to cool down.
¾ Wear personal protective equipment.
¾ Allow the vacuum pump to cool down.
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Change the air de-oiling element
Burn hazard!
The surface of the vacuum pump can reach temperatures of over
WARNING
70 °C during operation.
Touching the vacuum pump can lead to burns.
Before performing any work on the vacuum pump:
¾ Allow the vacuum pump to cool down.
¾ Wear personal protective equipment.
¾ Remove the safety guard on the back of the machine.
¾ Open the chamber lid.
¾ Take all the objects out of the chamber apart from the sealing bar.
¾ Unscrew the screws.
¾ Carefully fold open the bottom section and insert the retaining rod
in the holding device.
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Change the air de-oiling element
¾ Unscrew the screw plug or the screws on the cover. Turn these
screws anticlockwise.
¾ For vacuum pump RB 0021: Undo the screw until the tension
springs rotate clockwise and can be removed.
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Maintenance
Change the air de-oiling element
¾ Pull out the air de-oiling element.
¾ Insert a new air de-oiling element.
¾ For vacuum pump MRP20: Place the screw plug, together with
the spring, on the nozzle of the air de-oiling element and
tighten it. Turn this screw clockwise.
– The arrow on the air de-oiling element points downwards.
¾ For vacuum pump RB 0021: Insert the air de-oiling element
with the handle pointing upward and fix it with the tension
spring.
¾ For vacuum pump RB 0021: Fasten the cover with the screws.
¾ Lift up the bottom section and hold it firmly. Place the retaining rod
into the holding device provided.
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Change the air de-oiling element
¾ Close the bottom section and fix it with the screws.
¾ Fasten the safety guard.
7.7 Change chamber lid gasket
¾ Open the chamber lid.
¾ Remove the chamber lid gasket from the groove.
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Maintenance
Change chamber lid gasket
¾ Press the new chamber lid gasket into the groove of the chamber
lid.
– The beginning and end of the chamber lid gasket must butt up
against each other without a gap.
¾ During insertion, do not stretch the chamber lid gasket.
¾ Smooth out chamber lid gasket.
¾ Perform a vacuum test, see Section 7.8 "PERFORMING THE VAC-
UUM TEST".
7.8 Performing the vacuum test
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¾ Call up the "Service" menu.
¾ Call up the "test" menu.
¾ Select Vacuum test.
¾ Switch on the vacuum test.
¾ Return to the status display.
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Maintenance
Performing the vacuum test
¾ Close and press down the chamber lid.
– The evacuation system is being checked.
– The processes in the machine run automatically.
– The corresponding diagnostic message appears.
– The chamber lid opens.
¾ Acknowledge the diagnostic message.
– The vacuum test is switched off.
¾ If the vacuum test is not successful, see the displayed diagnostic
message to correct the fault, see Section 8 "TROUBLESHOOTING".
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Troubleshooting
WARNING
8 Troubleshooting
Injury hazard!
Ignorance of proper machine handling is very dangerous.
Improper handling can lead to serious injuries.
For all service and repair work:
¾ Make sure you observe the safety instructions and accident
prevention regulations.
¾ Disconnect the unit's power supply from the mains electricity.
¾ Only qualified electricians are permitted to work on electrical
modules.
¾ Service and repair work should be carried out by authorised
technicians only.
8.1 Malfunctions with diagnostic message
Symptom Cause Solution
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• Vacuum pump does not
switch off.
• Ventilation valve does not
open.
• No gas available or near end. • Connect inert gas or ensure
• Stop valve for the gas supply
is closed.
• Gas hose has a kink in it. • Remove the kink in the gas
• Value for the gas flushing
pressure is set such that it
cannot be reached.
• The vacuum sensor is incor-
rectly calibrated.
• Notify the service. 67
• Notify the service.
that there is sufficient gas
supply (e.g. change gas bottle).
• Open the stop valve for the
gas supply.
hose.
• Correct the value for Gas flushing pressure.
• Notify the service.
• Vacuum sensor is defective. • Notify the service.
• Gas valve does not open. • Notify the service.
69 • Value for the Evacuation
pressure is set so low that it
• Correct the value for Evacua-tion pressure.
cannot be reached.
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Malfunctions with diagnostic message
Symptom Cause Solution
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• Vacuum hose between the
• Notify the service.
chamber and the vacuum
sensor is clogged, missing or
leaking.
• Vacuum hose is loose, leaking
• Notify the service.
or clogged.
• Chamber lid gasket is not air-
• Notify the service.
tight.
• Vacuum sensor is defective. • Notify the service.
• Vacuum pump is not being
• Notify the service.
triggered or the vacuum pump
is defective.
• Vacuum pump is leaky. • Notify the service.
• Filter in the line to the vacuum
• Notify the service.
sensor is dirty and blocked.
• Leak in hose connections. • Notify the service.
• Leak in vacuum hose. • Notify the service.
• The vacuum sensor and as-
• Notify the service.
sociated line is leaking.
81 • Sealing diaphragm leaks. • Notify the service.
8.2 Faults without diagnostic message
Symptom Cause Solution
Machine does not run.
Chamber lid does not
remain closed despite
pump running.
Poor vacuum in the
pack.
• Machine is switched off. • Switch on the machine.
• Mains plug is unplugged. • Plug in the mains plug.
• Ambient temperature too low. • Operate the machine only at
permissible ambient temperature, see "Technical Specifications".
• Chamber lid pressed closed
too briefly.
• Press the chamber lid shut
more evenly, more firmly and
for longer.
• Chamber lid gasket is dirty. • Clean the chamber lid gasket.
• Chamber lid gasket is dam-
• Change chamber lid gasket.
aged.
• Evacuation pressure is set too
high.
• Reduce Evacuation pressure
value.
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Troubleshooting
Faults without diagnostic message
Symptom Cause Solution
• Gas flushing pressure is set
too high.
• Gas flushing time is set too
high.
• Pouch neck is clamped by
chamber lid.
• Reduce Gas flushing pressure
value.
• Reduce Gas flushing time
value.
• Insert the film pouch so that
the pouch neck lies within the
chamber. Cut off the pouch
neck if necessary.
• Chamber lid gasket is dirty. • Clean the chamber lid gasket.
• Insufficient oil quantity or oil in
• Refill or replace oil.
the vacuum pump is too old.
• Chamber lid gasket is dam-
• Change chamber lid gasket.
aged.
• Moist or liquid products give
off steam during the evacuation process.
• Abort the evacuation process
with the <Stop> key in case
the chamber lid mists up.
• Pack product with the Auto-matic function. Set the value
for the Automatic sensitivity.
Pack is leaking.
• Evacuation system is leaking. • Notify the service.
• Sealing time is set incorrectly. • Increase the value for Sealing time in small increments.
• Pouch neck is clamped by
chamber lid.
• Insert the film pouch so that
the pouch neck lies within the
chamber. Cut off the pouch
neck if necessary.
• Seal seam is dirty. • Keep the inside of the film
pouch in the area of the seal
seam clean.
• Film pouch damaged. • Use a new film pouch.
• Film pouch not suitable. • Use a film pouch suitable for
sealing.
• Pouch neck is clamped by
chamber lid.
• Insert the film pouch so that
the pouch neck lies within the
chamber.
• Film pouch not suitable. • Use a film pouch suitable for
sealing.
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Troubleshooting
Faults without diagnostic message
Symptom Cause Solution
• The pressure difference be-
tween the chamber and the
outside environment is not
large enough before the sealing process.
• Reduce Evacuation pressure
value.
• Reduce Gas flushing pressure
value.
• Reduce Gas flushing time
value.
• Sealing bar damaged. • Replace sealing bar.
Seal seam is uneven
and wavy.
• The pressure difference between the chamber and the
outside environment is not
large enough before the sealing process.
• Reduce Evacuation pressure
value.
• Reduce Gas flushing pressure
value.
• Reduce Gas flushing time
value.
• Teflon tapes on the sealing
• Change the Teflon tapes.
bar and counter-pressure bar
are worn.
• Profile thread in the counterpressure bar is worn.
• Repair the counter-pressure
bar.
Seal seam is milky. • Sealing time is set incorrectly. • Reduce the Sealing time
value. The seal seam should
be clear and transparent.
The excess pouch neck
can only be severed with
• Sealing time is set incorrectly. • Increase the value for Sealing time in small increments.
difficulty at the sever
seal or it can not be
severed at all.
• Air de-oiling element is defec-
• Change air de-oiling element. Odour or smoke.
tive.
• Oil return valve of vacuum
• Notify the service.
pump is clogged.
• Air de-oiling element clogged. • Change air de-oiling element. Machine is very loud.
• Vacuum pump defective. • Notify the service.
High oil consumption. • Air de-oiling element clogged. • Change air de-oiling element.
Oil leaks out of machine.
• Screw plugs or oil sight glass
not tight.
• Tighten screw plugs and oil
sight glass.
• Vacuum pump defective. • Notify the service.
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Shutdown, transport, storage
9 Shutdown, transport, storage
Info
Observe the safety instructions, see Section 1 "S
9.1 Taking the machine out of service
AFETY".
¾ Disconnect the machine from the mains electricity.
¾ If present, close the stop-cock for the gas supply and detach the
gas hose from the inert gas connection.
¾ Clean machine and then preserve it, see Section 6 "CLEANING".
¾ Close chamber lid and lock it in place.
9.2 Transporting the machine
9.2.1 Transporting the machine
WARNING
¾ Wear personal protective equipment.
Injury hazard!
The machine is heavy.
Carrying the machine can cause injuries.
¾ Have a second person assist you.
NOTICE Danger of material damage!
At an inclination of more than 15°, the oil in the vacuum pump
shifts.
The air de-oiling elements will get wet from the oil and become ineffective. This will damage the vacuum pump.
¾ Transport and set the machine down as horizontally as possi-
ble.
¾ Do NOT tilt the machine.
¾ Carefully raise the machine.
¾ For machine dimensions and weight, see "Technical specifica-
tions".
¾ Transporting the machine
¾ Avoid severe jolts.
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Shutdown, transport, storage
Storing the machine
9.3 Storing the machine
¾ Shutting down the machine.
¾ Select a suitable storage site.
¾ Observe the ambient conditions for storing the machine, see
Technical specifications.
¾ Ensure that the location site is of adequate load-bearing capac-
ity and keep the weight of the unit in mind, see Technical specifications.
¾ If necessary, cover the machine with film.
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Disposal
10 Disposal
10.1 Disposing of the machine
Info
• Sealing bars can be reused on other machines of the same series.
• If disposal of the machine is not handled by the manufacturer,
dispose of the machine as described below.
¾ Disconnect the machine from the mains electricity, see Section 9
"SHUTDOWN, TRANSPORT, STORAGE".
¾ Dispose of the materials properly, observing all legal and com-
18 R5-RB0021 110 V to 115 V 50 Hz to 60 Hz 80121402815
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Spare parts
Item Typ Voltage Frequency Material number
18 R5-RB0021 220 V to 230 V 60 Hz 80121402816
18 R5-RB0021 230 V 50 Hz 80121402814
18 MRP20 100 V to 115 V 50 Hz to 60 Hz 106688697
18 MRP20 220 V to 240 V 50 Hz to 60 Hz 106688695
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Glossary
Glossary
Automatic
Automatic sensitivity
Cooling down Sealing
If the function Automatic is set, the machine will reach the optimum
evacuation time and pressure depending on the product.
The automatic evacuation is suitable for the following cases:
• Achieving the best possible vacuum for long shelf life.
• Packing of products for which the optimum evacuation pressure
is not known.
• Packing of the same product but one which has varying properties (e.g. varying moisture content, varying temperature).
If the evacuation is automatic the value for Automatic sensitivity can
be adapted to the product.
Determines the evacuation time and the evacuation pressure
reached when evacuating with the Automatic function. The sensitivity is adjustable from 1 to 10. The lower the sensitivity, the lower the
evacuation pressure reached. The value for Automatic sensitivity is
dependant on the product.
High value for Automatic sensitivity (value 10):
• Is suitable for very moist or fluid products.
• Evacuation process ends early.
• Evacuation pressure reached in the pack is high.
Low value for Automatic sensitivity (value 1):
• Is suitable for dry products.
• Evacuation process ends late.
• Evacuation pressure reached in the pack is low.
Value for the cooling down time of the seal seam. The vacuum in the
chamber and the sealing pressure are maintained for this length of
time. The seal seam can harden. The sealing is switched off during
this time.
Cycle time
Delayed ventilation -
The display contains the times of the individual procedures of the
last packaging procedure.
The ventilation of the chamber begins with a delay after sealing.
Sealing
Distribution time evacuation
Switching interval between the completed evacuation process and
the beginning of the gas flushing process. During the distribution
time remaining air pockets in the products can escape before the
package is sealed.
Distribution time - Gas
flushing
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Switching interval after the gas flushing process, during which the
gas can distribute itself in the the film pouch.
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Evacuation pressure
Fill diaphragm
Gas flushing pressure
Glossary
Is the pressure to which the film pouch and the chamber are evacuated. The pressure is measured in the chamber.
Evacuation to a pre-determined pressure is suitable for the following
cases:
• Achieving a package result which is different from that of the optimum evacuation pressure.
• Packing of products for which the optimum evacuation pressure
is known.
• Packing of the same product which has identical properties.
During this time sealing pressure is applied to the sealing diaphragm.
Indicates the pressure until the film pouch is filled with inert gas.
Pressure is measured in the chamber.
Gas flushing time
Hours of operation
Machine cycles
MCV duration
MCV threshold
Post-evacuation time
Rinsing time, gas
flushing
Sealing time
Indicates the amount of time for which the film pouch will be filled
with inert gas. Pressure is not influenced by this.
Shows the time the machine has been operating. The counter begins to count as soon as the machine is switched on and can not be
reset.
Counts the number of complete machine cycles. The counter can be
modified and reset. It is used to control the quantities produced.
During this time the set vacuum is maintained during the MCV process (Pressure value + threshold).
If the pressure value set here is exceeded during the MCV process,
further evacuation automatically takes place.
This time extends the evacuation process. Through this, the reached
evacuation pressure is lower than the set value. This time begins,
when the set pressure is reached. Suitable for damp products.
During this time the vacuum valve and gas valve are opened simultaneously. On one side of the chamber a vacuum is created, on the
other side gas is supplied. The film pouch is thoroughly flushed with
gas. This reduces the residual oxygen content.
During this time the film pouch is sealed. The sealing time depends
on the material and the thickness of the film pouch.
Sealing time max
Settings - Production
Data
total cycles
This time determines the maximum value for the sealing time.
Shows all currently set target values.
Shows the completed machine cycles.
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Glossary
Vacuum pump - Production data
Counts the vacuum pump's hours of operation. Counting starts as
soon as the vacuum pump is turned on. The display cannot be
changed.
Vacuum test
Ventilate diaphragm
Automatic leakage test of the vacuum system and the sealing diaphragm.
During this time the sealing diaphragm is evacuated. The sealing is
without sealing pressure.