Vollrath VP16 Installation Manual
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Operator’s Manual
VACUUM PACKING MACHINE WITH DUAL 16" SEALING BARS
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 is used to note information that is important but not hazard-related.
These precautions should be followed at all times. Failure to follow these
precautions could result in injury to yourself and others.
■ Unplug when not in use.
■ Keep unit and power cord away from open ames, 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 Model Description Voltage HZ Amps Plug
40833 VP16
Vacuum Packaging Machine with
Dual 16" Sealing Bars
120 60 13 5-20P
Thank you for purchasing this Vollrath Vacuum Packing machine. 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.
Item No. 26133-1 Rev 2/27/15
clearance requirementS
inStallation
The minimum clearance is 6 inches (15 cm) on all sides of the machine and
30 inches (76.2 cm) inches above the machine.
Ambient temperature must be between 41-86 °F (5-30 °C). Never locate the
machine near a heat source. This can damage the lid.
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 packing machine on a at, level surface.
4. Check the oil gauge window on the side of the machine. Verify the oil
level is between the minimum and maximum ll lines.
NOTICE: Using the machine without oil or insufcient oil will
5. Plug the power cord into a grounded electrical outlet that matches the
nameplate rated voltage.
NOTICE: Using a voltage other than the nameplate rated voltage will
6. Run the Pump Conditioning program. See “Pump Conditioning Program”
on page 6.
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damage the machine and void the warranty.
cause damage to the unit. Incorrect voltage, modication
to the power cord or electrical components can damage
the unit and will void the warranty.
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B
C
D
A
Lid
B
Chamber
C
Seal Bar
D
Control Panel
E
Lid Retainer
F
Oil Inspection Window
G
Seal Pad
G
A
B
C
F
E
C
A
Program Display
B
Program Button
C
Reprogram Button
D
Function Select Button
E
Function Display
F
Increase Value / Cycle Stop Button
G
Vacuum Gauge
H
Pump Conditioning Program Button
I
Function LEDs
D F
E G
I J
KH
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Decrease Value / Vacuum Stop Button
K
On/Off Button
oPeration
4. Multiple vacuum bags can be placed over the sealing bars. Do NOT
CAUTION
Burn Hazard.
Sealing bar may become hot after repeated use.
Do not touch the sealing bar.
NOTICE:
Never pack products that can be damaged by vacuum packaging.
To reduce condensation and corrosion risk for the pump, cool products
before packing.
Special instructions apply for packing liquid products. See ““Edit
Programs” on page 4.
The machine is designed for a maximum use of 5 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 ow out of the pump
and cause damage to the machine.
turn on the machine
1. Press the power button. The function display shows codes for the
software revision. For example:
2. If the machine has not been used for a while, run the Pump Conditioning
Program. See “Pump Conditioning Program” on page 6.
Place the Product in the chamber
If packing a liquid or moist products, see important information under
“Packing Liquid Products” on page 5.
1. Place food product in a vacuum sealing bag that ts 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.
overlap vacuum bags. One of the seal bars can be removed to
accommodate large bags.
Select a Program
Press the program button until the desired program number is shown in the
program display.
Function
Vacuum Pressure % 99 90 99 99 99 80 90 50 90 60
Vacuum Plus
(seconds)
Extends the vacuum
cycle to enable air
trapped in the product
to escape the bag.
H2O Liquid Sensor
Control
Detects the boiling
point, stops the
vacuum and
advances to the next
step to produce a
better quality product
and save 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.
run the Program
1. Close the lid. Do NOT use the lid retainer. 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.
Program
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
15 OFF 15 10 10 OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
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3 3 2 2 2 OFF OFF 2 OFF OFF
StoPPing a cycle
3. For small products, place one or more insert plates under the product.
This lls empty space in the chamber which reduces the cycle time.
The machine can be stopped before a packing cycle is complete.
stop
vac
stop
Stops the vacuum function and continues to next function.
Stops and cancels the program.
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