Floeter AirWave 2 User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Contents
Safety guidelines 2
Air cushion types – Type 7 filler 3
Air cushion types – Type 8 wrapper 4
Machine overview 5
Technical data 5
Recommended settings 6
Accessories and spare parts 8
Initial operation 9
Operating instruction 11
Preset function – quick selection 13
Lock function 14
Change the knife 15
Change the Teflon belt 18
Change the transport belt 21
Film guide pins 24
Error codes 25
Options and expandability 26
Advanced settings 28
To change advanced settings touch at start screen. 28
Enter code “1-3-5”, continue with and choose desired submenu. 28
Maintenance & Cleaning 29
Warranty 30
Declaration of Conformity 30
Support and Service 31
Document version 25.04.2019

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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 – Type 7 filler
Our standard version – Polyethylene 20 µm
7.1-7.3 with 700 m; 7.4-7.5 with 600 m
Type 7.1 AirWave air cushion filler 100 x 210 mm
Ideal for filling small voids and for use as an intermediate layer
Type 7.2 AirWave air cushion filler 150 x 210 mm
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
Ideal for filling large voids
Type 7.4 AirWave air cushion filler 130 x 300 mm
Ideal for filling large voids
Type 7.5 AirWave air cushion filler 240 x 300 mm
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 laminated
material, or as 100% biodegradable material.
Get in touch with us.

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Air cushion types – Type 8 wrapper
Our standard version – Polyethylene 20µm
8.1-8.6 with 450 m; 8.3 600 with 300 m
Type 8.1 AirWave wrapper 420mm 2 large chambers
2 large chambers for large volumes and for use as a top layer
Type 8.2 AirWave wrapper 420mm 2 small chambers
2 chambers for moulded components, edge protection, and
wrapping
Type 8.3 AirWave wrapper 420mm 4 chambers
4 chambers for use as an intermediate layer, wrapping, and
envelope
Type 8.4 AirWave wrapper 420mm 8 chambers
8 chambers for use as an envelope and intermediate layer
Type 8.5 AirWave wrapper 420mm 7 wavy chambers
7 chambers for use as an envelope and intermediate layer
Type 8.6 AirWave wrapper 420mm cloud type chambers
4 chambers for use as an envelope and intermediate layer
Type 8.3-600 AirWave wrapper 600mm 6 chambers
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 laminated
material, or as 100% biodegradable material.
Get in touch with us.

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Machine overview
Technical data
Power supply: 115-240 V; 50-60 Hz
Power consumption: 200 W
Production speed: 20 m / min resp. 10 m / min
Weight: 6,25 kg
Color: Standard: anthracite / blue (individual on request)
AirWave2 dimensions (l / w / h): 413 / 316 / 232 mm
(extendible base 150mm)
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)
Extendable base
Connection jumbo roll
holder
(optional)
Spare part
compartment

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Recommended settings
*Recommended speed: 12m/min **Guiding pins recommended
Cushion
Type
Recommended
Temperature [°C]
Recommended Air
Volume
Blowing Time
12m/min
20m/min
12m/min 20m/min 12m/min 20m/min
°C
°C
PE
(20µm):
7.1
235-250
250-270
30-45
30-50
0
0
7.2
235-250
250-270
30-45
35-50
0
0
7.3
235-250
250-270
35-50
35-50
+0,1
+0,3
7.4
235-250
250-270
35-50
35-50
+0,1
+0,3
7.5
235-250
250-270
40-60
45-65
+0,1
+0,3
*8.1
235-250
-
60-80
-
0
-
*8.2
235-250
-
60-80
-
0
-
**8.3
235-250
250-270
70-90
80-95
-0,1
0
**8.4
235-250
250-270
70-90
80-95
-0,1
-0,3
8.5
235-250
250-270
75-95
90-100
-0,1
-0,3
8.6
235-250
250-270
75-95
90-100
-0,3
-0,3
*8.3-600
235-250
-
90-100
-
-0,3
-0,3
ECO
(15µm):
7.1
210-230
230-250
30-45
30-50
0
0
7.2
210-230
230-250
30-45
35-50
0
0
7.3
210-230
230-250
35-50
35-50
+0,1
+0,3
7.4
210-230
230-250
35-50
35-50
+0,1
+0,3
7.5
210-230
230-250
40-60
45-65
+0,1
+0,3
*8.1
210-230
-
60-80
-
0
-
*8.2
210-230
-
60-80
-
0
-
**8.3
210-230
230-250
70-90
80-95
-0,1
0
**8.4
210-230
230-250
70-90
80-95
-0,1
-0,3
8.5
210-230
230-250
75-95
90-100
-0,1
-0,3
8.6
210-230
230-250
75-95
90-100
-0,3
-0,3
*8.3-600
210-230
-
90-100
-
-0,3
-0,3
Super
ECO
(12µm):
7.1
200-220
220-240
30-45
30-50
0
0
7.2
200-220
220-240
30-45
35-50
0
0
7.3
200-220
220-240
35-50
35-50
+0,1
+0,3
7.4
200-220
220-240
35-50
35-50
+0,1
+0,3
7.5
200-220
220-240
40-60
45-65
+0,1
+0,3

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*Recommended speed: 12m/min **Guiding pins recommended
Listed values are recommendations to warrant durability of machine at good results. These values
should not be exceeded. But temperature and air volume can slightly vary dependent on ambient
conditions or application.
Cushion
Type
Recommended
Temperature [°C]
Recommended Air
Volume
Blowing Time
12m/min
20m/min
12m/min 20m/min 12m/min 20m/min
°C
°C
Super
ECO
(12µm):
*8.1
200-220
-
60-80
-
0
-
*8.2
200-220
-
60-80
-
0
-
**8.3
200-220
220-240
70-90
80-95
-0,1
0
**8.4
200-220
220-240
70-90
80-95
-0,1
-0,3
8.5
200-220
220-240
75-95
90-100
-0,1
-0,3
8.6
200-220
220-240
75-95
90-100
-0,3
-0,3
*8.3-600
200-220
-
90-100
-
-0,3
-0,3
Heavy
Duty
(26µm)
7.1
235-250
250-280
30-45
30-50
0
0
7.2
235-250
250-280
30-45
35-50
0
0
7.3
235-250
250-280
35-50
35-50
+0,1
+0,3
7.4
235-250
250-280
35-50
35-50
+0,1
+0,3
7.5
235-250
250-280
40-60
45-65
+0,1
+0,3
*8.1
235-250
-
60-80
-
0
-
*8.2
235-250
-
60-80
-
0
-
**8.3
235-250
250-280
70-90
80-95
-0,1
0
**8.4
235-250
250-280
70-90
80-95
-0,1
-0,3
8.5
235-250
250-280
75-95
90-100
-0,1
-0,3
8.6
235-250
250-280
75-95
90-100
-0,3
-0,3
*8.3-600
235-250
250-280
90-100
-
-0,3
-0,3
Bio:
7.1
170-180
180-200
30-45
30-50
0
0
7.2
170-180
180-200
30-45
35-50
0
0
7.3
170-180
180-200
35-50
35-50
+0,1
+0,3
7.4
170-180
180-200
35-50
35-50
+0,1
+0,3
7.5
170-180
180-200
40-60
45-65
+0,1
+0,3
*8.1
170-180
-
60-80
-
0
-
*8.2
170-180
-
60-80
-
0
-
**8.3
170-180
180-200
70-90
80-95
-0,1
0
**8.4
170-180
180-200
70-90
80-95
-0,1
-0,3
8.5
170-180
180-200
75-95
90-100
-0,1
-0,3
8.6
170-180
180-200
75-95
90-100
-0,3
-0,3
*8.3-600
170-180
-
90-100
-
-0,3
-0,3

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Accessories and spare parts
Power cord (1 pcs)
Hex key (3 pcs)
Teflon belt (1 pcs)
Knife (1 pcs)
Fuse (1 pcs)
Film guide pins (2 pcs)

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Initial operation
Switch on machine
Connect power to the machine and switch on the
machine.
The start screen will appear automatically after
approximately 3 seconds on the display.

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Insert film roll
Please rotate the spindle anti-clockwise
(about 1/2 turn) to unlock the core holder.
To load and also to unload a film roll.
Turn clockwise to lock.
Please note that the roll sits all the way on
the spindle.
Load the roll of film onto 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.
Pull the film above the air nozzle and through the
film channel and press the “IN/OUT button”
while pulling 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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Operating instruction
Use the touch display to set the sealing temperature, film length, and air volume.
Start, Stop function
Once machine is powered on the sealing unit starts heating
up. When set target temperature is achieved „Start panel“
change color.
and machine is ready to use.
When a roll of film is loaded and all settings are correct,
touch to start the production of air cushions.
During production of air cushions display show Stop panel.
Touch to stop production of air cushions
Adjust air volume
Adjust air volume of the air cushions between 0 and 100, by touching
or at touch display.
The air volume can be adjusted before production of air cushions at start screen and also
during air cushion production at stop screen.
Please see recommended settings for adequate air volume for the different cushion types.

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Adjust seal temperature
Adjust seal temperature by touching temperature panel
Touch or to adjust target temperature.
Then touch to close setting page and return to start
screen. The machine starts heating or cool down until set
temperature.
Please have a little patience. Air cushion production can
only start when target temperature is achieved.
If you touch during heating up or cooling down
process the machine will get in waiting position and will
start air cushion production by itself once target
temperature is achieved.
Please see recommended settings for the different cushion types.
To change displayed unit, please see “advanced settings”.
Preset film length
The length of the air cushion film 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.
To set requested length of air cushion strand, touch at start screen.
Enter the requested length
Touch to confirm and return to start screen
Touch to discontinue and return to start screen
without changed setting.
Please note that preset length will be kept until delete or
new adjustment.
To change displayed unit, please see “advanced settings”.

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Preset function – quick selection
Five presets with temperature, air volume, running speed and Blowing time are possible
for a quick selection. Programming can be done at programming level.
Touch at start screen to get to the screen for selecting program
For quick selection of a preset touch assigned number (1, 2,
3, 4, or 5) and keep in touch until return to start screen.
Settings will automatically be transferred in start screen
Factory-adjusted: M1 for type 7.1 PE-Film 20µm; M2 for
type 8.3 PE-Film 20µm
To program or change a preset enter “4-5-6” and touch
Select one program by touching M1, M2, M3, M4 or M5 to
get to the corresponding programming level.
Touch to return to start screen with without any
changes.
To change displayed unit, please see “advanced settings”.
At programming level touch or to adjust
temperature, air volum, running speed or blowing time.
When all settings are done, touch to continue
changes and get back to program quick selection page.
Touch to return to program quick selection page
without any changes.

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Lock function
Control panel can be locked, to prevent setting changes by unauthorized person.
Touch at start screen to get to the screen for entering code.
Enter code “1-2-3”, touch to confirm and return to
start screen
Touch to return to start screen without lock
function.
A little padlock symbol show that touch display is locked.
If so, it is only possible to
feed film , start , or stop air cushion
production.
Temperature, air volume or production length is not
possible to change. Therefore display needs to be unlocked.
Touch “SET” enter code and touch “ENT” to confirm and
return to start screen.

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Change the knife
You can easily change the knife for AirWave2 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!
You must follow this step. It is for your safety.
Step 2: Remove cover
Undo both screws of upper cover with appropriate
hex key and remove cover

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Step 3: Remove the knife
Undo the locating screw with the provided hex key.
Remove the blade bracket.
Caution!!
Even used blades are extremely sharp!
Step 4: 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 5: Insert the knife
Insert the knife into the slot at the machine
and fix it with the screw.
Remount the upper cover and fix it with the
screws with provided hex key.

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Change the Teflon belt
You can easily change the Teflon belts at AirWave2 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!
You must follow this step. It is for your safety.
Step 2: Remove covers
Undo both screws of upper cover with appropriate
hex key and unscrew lower cover with provided
hex key and remove it.

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Step 3: Loosen transport rolls
Turn the tension lever to move the transport rolls
apart.
Step 4: Release Teflon belts
Push the lower of the two guiding rollers to the
right against the spring to release the tension
for the lower Teflon belt.
Remove the slackened Teflon belt from the rollers.
Step 5: Insert new Teflon belts.
Place the new Teflon belt over the left transport
rollers
And press the roll again to the right against the
spring until the Teflon belt can be placed on the
right roll.