Vollrath 40833 Owner’s Manual
Operator’s Manual
Vacuum Packing Machine with Dual 16" Sealing Bars
Thank you for purchasing this Vollrath equipment. Before operating the
equipment, read and familiarize yourself with the following operating
and safety instructions. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE. Save the original box and packaging. Use this packaging
to ship the equipment if repairs are needed.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
To ensure safe operation, read the following statements and understand
their meaning. This manual contains safety precautions which are
explained below. Please read carefully.
WARNING
Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can
cause severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION
Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can
cause minor or major personal injury if the caution is ignored.
NOTICE: Notice is used to note information that is important but not
hazard-related.
To reduce risk of injury or damage to the equipment:
• Unplug when not in use.
• Keep unit and power cord away from open flames, electric burners
or excessive heat.
• Do not operate unattended.
• Do not operate if unit has been damaged or is malfunctioning in any
way.
FUNCTION AND PURPOSE
This unit is intended to vacuum seal food products in a commercial
kitchen environment. It is not intended for household, industrial or
laboratory use.
Item No. Model Description
40833 VP16 Vacuum Packing Machine with Dual 16" Sealing Bars
Table of Contents
Installation ................................................................... page 2
Operation ..................................................................... page 3
Packing Liquid Products ............................................. page 5
Cleaning....................................................................... page 6
Maintenance ................................................................ page 6
Troubleshooting .......................................................... page 8
CLEARANCE AND ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
NOTICE: Never place the machine near a heat source. This can
damage the lid.
• 6" (15 cm) clearance on all sides and 15½" (39.4 cm) above the
machine for the lid to fully open.
• Ambient temperature must be between 41-86 °F (5-30 °C).
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INSTALLATION
NOTICE: Do NOT tilt the machine. Tilting could allow oil to flow out
of the pump and cause damage to the machine.
NOTICE: Using a voltage other than the nameplate rated voltage will
cause damage to the unit. Incorrect voltage, modification
to the power cord or electrical components can damage
unit and will void the warranty.
NOTICE: Running the machine without oil or insufficient oil will
damage the machine and void the warranty.
1. Remove all packing material and tape, as well as any protective
plastic from the equipment.
2. Clean any glue residue left by the plastic or tape.
3. Place the vacuum pack machine on a flat, level surface.
4. Install the included 4" (10.2 cm) legs. ETL Sanitation requires
machine to be used with included legs.
5. Check the oil gauge window at the back of the machine. Verify the oil
level is between the minimum and maximum fill lines.
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
6. Plug the power cord into a grounded electrical outlet that matches
the nameplate rated voltage.
7. Run the Pump Conditioning program. See Run the Pump
Conditioning Program on page 6.
A
B
C
D
A Lid
B Chamber
C Seal Bar
D Control Panel
E Lid Retainer
F Oil Inspection Window
G Seal Pad
E
G
A
B
C
F
H
A Program Display
B Program Button
C Reprogram Button
D Pump Conditioning Program Button
E Function LEDs
F Decrease/Cancel Button. Decreases vacuum pressure, vacuum
plus or seal time. Also cancels the cycle.
G On/Off Button
H Vacuum Gauge
I Increase/Stop Button. Increases vacuum pressure, vacuum plus
or seal time. Also stops the vacuum.
J Display
K Function Select Button
D E GF
HIJK
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OPERATION
NOTICE: Never pack products that can be damaged by vacuum
packaging.
To reduce condensation and corrosion risk for the pump,
cool products before packing.
When packing food, always select a program that includes
Liquid Sensor Control.
Special instructions apply for packing liquid products. See
Edit Programs on See “Packing Liquid Products” on
page 5.
The machine is designed for a maximum use of five hours
per day.
This machine is not designed for continuous use. Allow 15
seconds between packing cycles.
Do NOT exceed a vacuum time of 60 seconds.
If the machine has been in use for one hour, stop the
machine and allow it to cool to ambient temperature.
Do NOT tilt the machine. Tilting could enable oil to flow out
of the pump and cause damage to the machine.
Place the Product in the Chamber
CAUTION
Burn Hazard
Sealing bar may become hot after repeated use. Do not touch
the sealing bar when placing vacuum bags in the chamber.
1. Place the food product in a vacuum sealing bag that fits completely
within the chamber.
2. Place the bag in the chamber with the open end over the sealing bar.
Make sure the bag is smooth, without wrinkles or folds. Multiple
vacuum bags can be placed over the sealing bars. Do NOT overlap
vacuum bags.
Turn On the Machine
1. Rotate the lid retainer so it is not covering the lid. The lid retainer is
used only for securing the lid when the machine is not in use.
2. Press the On/Off button.The function display shows codes for the
software revision. For example:
3. If the machine has not been used for a while, run the Pump
Conditioning Program. See page 6.
Select a Program
Packing a Food Product: Select a program that includes Liquid Sensor
Control.
Packing a Liquid Product: See important information under Packing
Liquid Products on page 5.
prog
Press until the desired program number shows in the display.
Function
0-9
Program
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Vacuum Pressure % 99 90 99 99 99 80 90 50 90 60
Vacuum Plus
Extends the vacuum
cycle to enable air
trapped in the product
to escape the bag.
H2O Liquid Sensor
Control
Use when packing food.
Detects the boiling
point, stops the vacuum
and advances to the next
step to produce a better
quality product and
prevent the pump from
taking on liquids.
Sealing (seconds) 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5
Soft-Air (seconds)
Gently forms the bag to
protect delicate
products or prevent
damage to the bag from
sharp edges on product.
15 OFF 15 10 10 OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
3 3 2 2 2 OFF OFF 2 OFF OFF
3. For small products, place one or more insert plates under the
product. This fills empty space in the chamber, which reduces the
cycle time.
Run the Program
1. Close the lid. Do not use the lid retainer. Using the lid retainer during
a packing cycle will interfere with the cycle. The cycle automatically
starts.
2. The lid opens when the cycle is complete.
3. Remove the packed product.
4. Wait 15 seconds before packing another product.
Stop a Cycle
The machine can be stopped before a packing cycle is complete.
stop
Stops the vacuum function and continues to the next function.
vac
Stops and cancels the program.
stop
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OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
Edit Programs
1. Select a program to edit. Programs 1 through 9 can be customized. Program 0 cannot be changed.
prog
Press
until the number of the program to be edited is shown in the program display.
For example:
2. Reprogram.
Press to edit the program.
The program number begins to flash:
3. Select a function to edit (continues onto next page).
0-9
Vacuum Pressure Percentage Vacuum Time H2O Liquid Sensor Control
1. Press until the Vacuum LED
illuminates.
1. Press until the Vacuum LED
illuminates.
Use this function when packing liquid.
1. Turn on H2O Liquid Sensor Control.
Press to turn the function on or off.
2. Press or to set a vacuum
stop
vac
stop
pressure.
2. Press to reduce the vacuum pressure
to OFF.
stop
vac
When H2O is turned on the function display
shows:
• The recommended minimum is 50%.
• To use Vacuum Plus, Vacuum Pressure
must be set to 99%.
3. Press to confirm the setting.
4. To edit the Vacuum Plus function, continue
with the steps for Vacuum Plus.
3. Press once to enter Vacuum Time
function.
The Vacuum LED remains illuminated. The
function display shows:
2. To edit the H2O Plus function, continue with
the steps for H2O Plus.
H2O Plus
1. Turn on H2O Plus.
Vacuum Plus
1. Turn on Vacuum Plus.
Press
4. Press or to set the number of
stop
vac
stop
seconds. A red dot indicates Vacuum Time is
active.
Press until the Vacuum LED
illuminates and the function display shows:
until the Vacuum LED illuminates and the
function display shows:
2. Set the time.
stop
Press or
vac
stop
• The recommended maximum is 60 seconds.
5. Press to confirm the setting.
2. Press to confirm the setting. A red
stop
Press or to set the time,
vac
stop
in tenths of a second.
dot after H2O indicates H2O Plus is active.
to set the number of seconds.
A red dot indicates Vacuum Plus is active.
3. Press to confirm the setting.
4. Edit another function in the current program.
Press .
5. Save changes and exit the current program.
Press .
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Sealing Time Soft-Air Time
1. Press until the Seal LED
illuminates.
2. Press or to set the
stop
vac
stop
number of seconds.
1. Press until the Soft -Air
LED illuminates.
2. Press or to set the
stop
vac
stop
number of seconds.
• 2.0 to 2.5 seconds is recommended for most bags.
3. Press to confirm the
setting.
3. Press to confirm the
setting.
PACKING LIQUID PRODUCTS
Special care needs to be taken when vacuum packing liquid or moist
products.
1. Cool foods before packing. Hot food quickly reaches the boiling
point, which can lead to an insufficient seal.
NOTICE: Hot products create condensation, which can damage
2. Use the included incline plate and magnetic positioning bars to
position the bag so the liquid is below the sealing bar. Magnetic bars
are shipped attached to the underside of the incline plate.
the pump.
Magnetic positioning bar
Incline plate
3. Use a program that includes the Liquid Sensor Control function. This
will prevent the product from boiling.
NOTICE: Boiling will increase the amount of moisture that enters
the pump, which can lead to corrosion.
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CLEANING
Daily
Run the Pump Conditioning Program
The Pump Conditioning Program removes any moisture that may have
accumulated in the pump. During the program, the pump and oil reach
operating temperature, which evaporates any moisture in the pump.
1. Press .
2. The display shows .
3. Close the lid.
4. The program starts. Moving dots appear on the display.
5. The program runs for approximately 15 minutes. Do not interrupt
the program. If the program is interrupted, it must be run again to
ensure completion.
Clean the exterior and interior
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Keep water and other liquids from entering the inside of the
equipment. Liquid inside the equipment could cause an
electrical shock. Do not spray water or cleaning products.
Liquid could contact the electrical components and cause a
short circuit or an electrical shock.
CAUTION
Burn Hazard
Allow equipment to cool before moving or cleaning.
NOTICE: Do not use cleaners containing ammonia, alcohol, acetone
NOTICE: Do not use paper towels, abrasive materials, scratching
NOTICE: Do not use WD-40
1. Unplug the machine. Allow it to cool.
2. Wipe the vacuum chamber, lid, sealing bar, silicone holder and
3. Thoroughly wipe off any mild soap or chemical cleaners. Residue
or dry cleaning products. Cleaners with these chemicals
will damage Plexiglas
will damage the finish.
cleansers, razor blades, brushes, steel wool or scouring
pads, such as Scotch Brite™ pads.These will damage the
finish.
cleaning products. These will damage the finish.
exterior with a soft, lint free or microfiber cloth and warm water, or
a mixture of warm water and a small amount of mild dish
detergent.
could corrode the surface of the unit.
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, acrylic and other plastics. These
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or petroleum, industrial or commercial
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Unplug unit before servicing.
NOTICE: All maintenance must be performed by a qualified service
NOTICE: Do NOT tilt the machine. Tilting could enable oil to flow out
The following maintenance schedule is only a guideline. Actual
maintenance needs will vary depending on machine use. Inspect your
machine regularly.
Interval Procedure
Weekly Check the oil by viewing the Oil Inspection Window.
Every six
months
Yearly Inspect the oil exhaust filter. Contact Vollrath Technical
Every four
years
Replace the Sealing Wires and Teflon® Tape
Check the sealing bar for damage. Replace the Teflon tape or sealing
wires if the seal quality is no longer sufficient or if the Teflon tape or
seal wires are worn.
Tools Needed:
• Phillips screwdriver
• Tensioning tool or pliers
• Scissors
• Lint-free cleaning cloth
• Replacement Teflon tape
• Replacement sealing wire
1. Pull up on the sealing bar to remove it from the machine.
technician.
of the pump and cause damage to the machine.
Inspect the seal bar for wear.
Inspect the seal pad under the lid for wear.
Inspect the lid gasket and lid.
Replace the oil in the vacuum pump. Contact Vollrath
Technical Services.
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Replace the sealing wires and Teflon
Replace the seal pad under the lid.
Replace the lid gasket.
Services.
Replace the lid, gas springs and seal cylinder
membranes. Contact Vollrath Technical Services.
tape.
2. Remove the Teflon tape that protects the sealing wires.
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MAINTENANCE (CONTINUED)
3. Remove the screws on the bottom side of the seal bar.
4. Remove the sealing wires.
Replace the Seal Pad
Inspect the pad for roughness. Replace if areas of the pad are rough.
Tools Needed:
• Replacement seal pad
• Scissors
1. Remove the worn pad from the holder.
Seal pad
5. Remove the Teflon tape from the sealing bar.
6. Clean the sealing bar with a lint-free cloth.
7. Cut a piece of replacement Teflon tape to the same length as the
sealing bar.
8. Apply the replacement tape to the sealing bar.
9. Cut new sealing wires to the length of the sealing bar, plus about 6"
(15 cm).
10.Attach one wire to one side of the seal bar by tightening the screw.
11.Pull the wire across the sealing bar straight and tight.
12.Attach it by tightening the screw.
13.Repeat steps 10 through 12 for the second wire.
14.Trim the wires.
15.Cut a piece of Teflon tape the same length of the sealing bar, plus
about 2" (5 cm).
16.Apply the tape smoothly over the sealing wires on the sealing bar.
17.Trim the tape.
18.Place the sealing bar back in the machine. Verify that the sealing bar
is properly snapped into the holder.
2. Cut a new piece of seal pad the same length as the old one. A pad
that is too short or too long will cause sealing problems.
3. Place the new pad in the holder. Ensure that the pad is completely
and evenly placed in the groove.
4. Place the new piece in the silicone holder. Ensure that the silicone
rubber is completely and evenly placed in the groove.
Replace the Lid Gasket
The lid gasket ensures the vacuum chamber is completely sealed
during the packing cycle. This is essential to achieve maximum
vacuum. The lid gasket wears due to the extreme pressure differences
and must be replaced regularly.
Tools Needed:
• Replacement gasket
• Scissors
1. Remove the worn gasket.
Lid gasket
2. Cut a new piece of gasket slightly longer than the old one. Position
the new gasket so the lip faces downward and outward.
3. Press the gasket into the slot evenly.
4. Trim the gasket so the ends come tightly together to prevent
leakage. The ends must be cut off straight. If the lid gasket is too
short or too long, it can cause problems when closing the lid or
leakage may occur.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Might be Caused By Course of Action
The control panel does not illuminate. The machine is not connected to an electrical outlet. Connect the machine to the power supply.
• The main fuse is burned out.
• The circuit board fuse is burned out.
The control panel is on but there is no
activity after closing the lid.
The lid does not open automatically. The gas spring is damaged.
Final vacuum is not sufficient. The set vacuum time is too short. Extend the vacuum time.
The machine extracts air too slowly. The oil exhaust filter is saturated.
Vacuum bag is not sealed correctly. The vacuum bag is placed incorrectly on the sealing bar. Place the vacuum bag neatly and smoothly on
• The lid micro switch may need to be adjusted.
• The control transformer fuse is burned out.
• The lid micro switch may need adjusting.
• The pump may require technical services.
The lid may have not opened correctly. Check the lid.
The machine use has reached a scheduled oil change. Contact Vollrath Technical Services.
The pump conditioning program needs to be run. See the instructions on page 6.
There is too little oil in the vacuum pump. Contact Vollrath Technical Services.
The extraction hole at the back of the vacuum chamber
is partially covered by the vacuum bag during extraction.
The lid gasket is worn. Replace the lid gasket.
The oil is contaminated. Contact Vollrath Technical Services.
The oil exhaust filter is saturated.
The pump’s extraction filter is blocked.
The sealing time is too long or too short. Adjust the sealing time longer or shorter.
The seal pad under the lid is damaged or worn. Replace the seal pad.
The Teflon tape is damaged. Replace the Teflon tape.
The vacuum bag opening is not clean. Clean the vacuum bag’s opening.
Contact Vollrath Technical Services.
Place the vacuum bag closer to the sealing bar.
the sealing bar. Ensure that the opening of the
bag is always within the vacuum chamber.
SERVICE AND REPAIR
Serviceable parts are available on Vollrath.com.
To avoid serious injury or damage, never attempt to repair the unit or replace a damaged power cord yourself. Do not send units directly to
The Vollrath Company LLC. Please contact Vollrath Technical Services for instructions.
When contacting Vollrath Technical Services, please be ready with the item number, model number (if applicable), serial number, and proof of
purchase showing the date the unit was purchased.
WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR THE VOLLRATH CO. L.L.C.
This warranty does not apply to products purchased for personal, family or household use, and The Vollrath Company LLC does not offer a written
warranty to purchasers for such uses.
The Vollrath Company LLC warrants the products it manufactures or distributes against defects in materials and workmanship as specifically
described in our full warranty statement. In all cases, the warranty runs from the date of the end user’s original purchase date found on the receipt.
Any damages from improper use, abuse, modification or damage resulting from improper packaging during return shipment for warranty repair will
not be covered under warranty.
For complete warranty information, product registration and new product announcement, visit www.vollrath.com.
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2020 The Vollrath Company L.L.C. Part No. 26133-1 ml 2/27/20
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