Floeter AirWave 1 User manual

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Contents
Contents 1
Safety guidelines 2
Air cushion types –FILLER 3
Air cushion types –WRAPPER 4
Machine overview 5
Technical data 5
Recommended settings 6
Accessories and spare parts 8
Operating instructions 9
Control panel settings 11
Preset and lock function 12
Change the knife 13
Change the Transport belts 16
Change the Counter pressure block 19
Film guide pins 20
Error codes 20
Options and expandability 21
Maintenance & Cleaning 23
Warranty 24
Declaration of Conformity 24
Notes 25
Support and Service 26
Document version 08.08.2018

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Safety guidelines
Please read the safety guidelines and operating instruction closely before using the
machine.
- Turn off the machine and disconnect power before opening the machine or
- performing any repair or maintenance work on the machine.
- Switch off the machine if it will not be used for an extended period of time.
- Do not insert any objects into the machine when it is connected to power.
- To prevent the risk of electric shock, ensure that the machine does not come into contact
with liquids.
- Do not operate the machine without the covers for the machine components.
- Keep hair and loose clothing away from the film feed mechanism.
- Place the machine only on surfaces that are adequately large, stable, flat, and horizontal.
This machine is designed for safe operation in compliance with the use, instructions, and
guidelines specified in these operating instruction.
All persons who use this machine must be familiar with the content of these operating
instructions and must carefully follow the safety guidelines.
FLOETER shall not be responsible for damage resulting from improper use of the machine
or non-observance of the safety guidelines.

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Air cushion types –FILLER
Our standard version –Polyethylene 20 µm
Type 7.1 AirWave air cushion filler 100 x 210 mm; 20 µm; 700 m
Ideal for filling small voids and for use as an intermediate layer
Type 7.2 AirWave air cushion filler 150 x 210 mm 20 µm; 700 m
Ideal for filling medium-sized voids and for use as an air cushion ring
Type 7.3 AirWave air cushion filler 200 x 210 mm; 20 µm; 700 m
Ideal for filling large voids
Type 7.4 AirWave air cushion filler 130 x 300 mm; 20 µm; 600 m
Ideal for filling large voids
Type 7.5 AirWave air cushion filler 240 x 300 mm; 20 µm; 600 m
Ideal for filling large voids
All type 7.x are also available as Jumbo rolls with more running meters per roll,
and also in 15µm or 12µm, in pink antistatic version, in our „Heavy Duty“ Version made of
compounding material, or as 100% biodegradable material.
Get in touch with us.

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Air cushion types –WRAPPER
Our standard version –Polyethylene 20µm
Type 8.1 AirWave wrapper 420mm 2 large chambers; 20µm; 450 m
2 large chambers for large volumes and for use as a top layer
Type 8.2 AirWave wrapper 420mm 2 small chambers; 20µm; 450 m
2 chambers for moulded components, edge protection, and wrapping
Type 8.3 AirWave wrapper 420mm 4 chambers; 20µm; 450 m
4 chambers for use as an intermediate layer, wrapping, and envelope
Type 8.4 AirWave wrapper 420mm 8 chambers; 20µm; 450 m
8 chambers for use as an envelope and intermediate layer
Type 8.5 AirWave wrapper 420mm 7 wavy chambers; 20µm; 450 m
7 chambers for use as an envelope and intermediate layer
Type 8.6 AirWave wrapper 420mm cloud type chambers 20µm 450lfm
4 chambers for use as an envelope and intermediate layer
Type 8.3-600 AirWave wrapper 600mm 6 chambers; 20µm; 300lfm
6 chambers for use as an envelope and intermediate layer
All type 8.x are also available as Jumbo rolls with more running meters per roll,
and also in 15 µm or 12 µm, in pink antistatic version, in our „Heavy Duty“ Version made of
compounding material, or as 100% biodegradable material.
Get in touch with us.

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Machine overview
Technical data
Power supply: 230 V; 50 Hz / 120 V; 60 Hz
Power consumption: 115 W (20 W Stand-By)
Production speed: 8-10 m / min
Weight: 5,6 kg
Colour: Standard: anthracite / blue (individual on request)
AirWave1 dimensions (LxWxH): 413 x 316 x 232 mm (extendible base 150mm)
Bluetooth interface: optional
Control panel
Filling pipe for air supply
Sensor end of film
Film channel
Film roll shaft
Power cord, power switch
Interface for external
control (optional)
Extendible base
Connection jumbo roll
holder (optional)
Spare part
compartment

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Recommended settings
Cushion Type
Recommended
Temperature [°C]
Recommended Air Volume
[%]
PE (20µm):
7.1
170-180
26
7.2
170-180
30
7.3*)
170-180
36
7.4*)
170-180
46
7.5*)
170-180
70
8.1
170-180
80
8.2
170-180
60
8.3
170-180
66
8.4*)
170-180
80
8.5*)
170-180
80
8.6
170-180
80
8.3-600
170-180
100
ECO (15µm):
7.1
140-150
26
7.2
140-150
30
7.3*)
140-150
36
7.4*)
140-150
46
7.5*)
140-150
70
8.1
140-150
80
8.2
140-150
60
8.3
140-150
66
8.4*)
140-150
80
8.5*)
140-150
80
8.6
140-150
80
8.3-600
140-150
100
SuperECO (12µm):
7.1
140-150
26
7.2
140-150
30
7.3*)
140-150
36
7.4*)
140-150
46
7.5*)
140-150
70
8.1
140-150
80
8.2
140-150
60
8.3
140-150
66
8.4*)
140-150
80
8.5*)
140-150
80
8.6
140-150
80
8.3-600
140-150
100

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Cushion Type
Recommended
Temperature [°C]
Recommended Air Volume
[%]
Heavy Duty (compounding material):
7.1
190-200
26
7.2
190-200
30
7.3*)
190-200
36
7.4*)
190-200
46
7.5*)
190-200
70
8.1
190-200
80
8.2
190-200
60
8.3
190-200
66
8.4*)
190-200
80
8.5*)
190-200
80
8.6
190-200
80
8.3-600
190-200
100
Bio:
7.1
110-120
26
7.2
110-120
30
7.3*)
110-120
36
7.4*)
110-120
46
7.5*)
110-120
70
8.1
110-120
80
8.2
110-120
60
8.3
110-120
66
8.4*)
110-120
80
8.5*)
110-120
80
8.6
110-120
80
8.3-600
110-120
100
*) Please consider the recommended Blowing time “BT” for the cushion types 7.3 - 7.5,
8.4 and 8.5:
00: Type 7.1 / 7.2 / 8.1 / 8.2 / 8.3
01: Type 8.4 / 8.5
02: Type 7.3
03: Type 7.4 / 7.5
Please ask your foreman for the required code for Level 2.
The listed settings are recommendations to ensure a longer life of the machine by still
good cushion results. Do not exceed these settings. But temperature and air volume can
differ a little bit depending on field of application and environmental conditions.

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Accessories and spare parts
Hex key (4 pcs)
Teflon belt (1 pcs)
Knife (1 pcs)
Power cord (1 pcs)
Fuse (1 pcs)
Film guide pins (2 pcs)

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Operating instructions
Connect power to the machine and switch on the
machine.
The start screen will appear automatically after
approximately 5 seconds on the control panel.
Insert film roll
Load the roll of film on to the film roll shaft.
Please note the side of air fill channel of the film.
The channel must be on the side closest to the
machine.
Guide the air fill channel of the film onto the air
nozzle. Slide the film on the air nozzle a few more
cm forward in direction of sealing unit.
That will simplify the next step.

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Pull the film above the air nozzle and through the
film channel. Press the “IN/OUT button” and pull
the film all the way through.
The corner of the film can be cut at an angle to
make it easier to fit the film over the air nozzle.

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Control panel settings
Use the control panel to set the sealing temperature, film length, and air volume. Once a
roll of film is loaded and all settings are correct, press “Start” to start the production of air
cushions.
Setting the sealing temperature
The preset sealing temperature is 170°C.
To change the sealing temperature, press “SET” and enter the
required temperature. Press „ENTER“ to continue and „ESC“
to end adjustment function. The machine will start heating-up
or cooling down to required temperature. During this process
the display will show the flashing symbol .
The progress bar display the current status of sealing
temperature like a thermometer.
Once the machine reaches the set temperature, the symbol
flashing will change to durable and filled .
Please have a little patience. The production can start only
when set temperature is reached. If the „START“ button has
been pressed during heating or cooling process, the machine
would be in waiting mode and would start production
independent when target temperature has been reached.
Setting the film length
The length of the air cushion strand you want to produce can
be preset in meters, as needed. This value is set to 0 by
default, which tells the machine to produce air cushions
continuously. Press three times “SET” and enter the requested
length. Press „ENTER“ to continue and „ESC“ to end the adjustment function. Press
“START” to start the production. The machine will stop automatically once the preset air
cushion strand length has been reached.
Please note: the machine will save the set length until you delete or change the length.
Setting the air volume
Set the air volume you want by pressing the buttons “+” and “-” next to the display. The
air volume can be set between 0 - 100 %. Use the recommended air volume for the
respective film types.

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Preset and lock function
Four presets with temperature, air volume and blowing time are possible for a quick
selection. Programming the presetting can be done at programming level.
To program or change a preset press 2-3 sec.”0” and enter “4-5-6”. Press “SET” to get to
the requested value. Adjust setting and press “ENT” to continue and get to the next
setting. Press “ESC” to get back to foreman / control level.
Factory-adjusted: M1 for type 7.1 PE-Film 20µm; M2 for type 8.3 PE-Film 20µm
For quick selection you have to be at foreman / control level. Press long time the number
of requested program position and settings will be set. 1, 2, 3 or 4.
Control panel can be locked, to prevent setting changes by unauthorized person.
Please ask your foreman for the code to lock or unlock the control panel.

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Change the knife
You can easily change the knife for AirWave1 yourself.
Step 1: Switch off the machine and disconnect power
Always switch off the machine before opening it.
Disconnect power to the machine by removing
the power cord completely from the machine.
Allow the machine to cool down!
Only then open the machine casing on the right
side.
-unscrew the screws with provided hex key
-hold cover at the bottom and remove cover with
a little tilting movement.
You must follow this step. It is for your safety.

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Step 2: Remove the knife
Undo the locating screw with the provided hex key.
Remove the blade bracket.
Caution!!
Even used blades are extremely sharp!
Step 3: Change blade
Undo the little screw which fixes the blade with
the provided hex key.
Turn around the blade one time 180° or
apply a new one if both sides were already
used.
Fix the blade with the corresponding screw.

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Step 4: Insert the knife
Insert the knife into the slot at the machine casing
and fix it with the screw.
Remount the cover at the top, close the machine
casing and fix it with the screws.

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Change the Transport belts
You can easily change the Teflon belts for AirWave1 yourself.
Step 1: Switch off and disconnect power
Switch off the machine and disconnect power
Always switch off the machine before opening it. Disconnect power to
the machine by removing the power cord completely from the
machine.
Allow the machine to cool down!
Step 2: Remove covers
Undo screws and remove the upper cover first and
after that the lower cover.
Step 3: Loosen transport rolls
Turn the tension lever to move the transport rolls
apart.

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Step 4: Release transport / Teflon belt
Same steps for transport as for Teflon belt:
Push the upper hinder guiding roll toward the one in
the front against the spring,
and release the tension for the transport belt.
Remove the slackened transport belt
Step 5: Insert new transport / Teflon belt
Same steps for transport as for Teflon belt:
Place the new belt over the hinder transport roll,
push the roll toward the roll in the front
place the belt over the front roll and loosen the
pressure
Gently turn the rollers to check whether the belt is
situated correctly between the seal pads. The belt
should be able to move free.

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Step 6: Tension the belts, close the machine.
Turn the tension lever back to the left to
press the transport rolls against each
other.
Fit the covers of the Teflon belts and
screw it with the prepared hex key.
Lower cover first and then the upper one.
Now you can reconnect the power cord and
switch on the machine.