Gima D 500 User manual

D 500
ROTARY SEALER
WITH DOT MATRIX PRINTER
GIMA S.p.a.
Via Marconi, 1 –20060 Gessate (MI) –Italy
Tel. [phone] –Fax [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]
www.gimaitaly.com
Export dept.
Tel. ++39 02.953854209/221/225 –Fax ++39 02.95380056
E-Mail: [e-mail]
www.gimaitaly.com
v.1.0

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WARNING
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE, READ CAREFULLY THIS MANUAL FOR A CORRECT USE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFE RULES.
CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Use and safekeeping of this manual page 1.1
1.2 Manufacturer’s responsability limits page 1.1
1.3 Expected use page 1.2
1.4 Technical characteristics page 1.2
1.5 Transport and moving page 1.2
1.6 Safety rules page 1.3
1.7 To discard the machine page 1.3
2 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
2.1 Installation page 2.1
2.2 Pouches introduction adjustment page 2.1
2.3 Electrical wiring page 2.1
2.4 Switch on the machine page 2.2
2.6 First employ page 2.2
3 COMMAND PANEL
3.1 Keys symbols page 3.1
3.2 Operative settings page 3.1
3.3 Machine configuration setting page 3.2
3.4 Alarm messages page 3.5
4 CORRECT FUNCTIONING
4.1 Sealing temperature page 4.1
4.2 Sealing pressure page 4.1
4.3 Sealing quality page 4.1
4.4 Normal stop of the heat sealer page 4.2
4.5 Emergency stop page 4.2
4.6 Printer page 4.3
4.7 Bag jamming page 4.4
5 MAINTENANCE
5.1 Opening the machine page 5.1
5.2 Main previous maintenance rules page 5.1
5.3 Electrical and thermoelectrical protections page 5.2
5.4 Replacement of the probe sealing jaws page 5.3
5.5 Sealing pressure page 5.4
5.6 Replacement of the transport belts page 5.5
5.7 Replacement of the heating element page 5.7
5.8 Replacement of the sealing jaws page 5.8
5.9 Printing unit page 5.9
5.10 Replacement of the line fuses page 5.10
5.11 Replacement of the battery page 5.10
5.12 Mainboard page 5.11
5.13 Replacement of the line motoreducer page 5.11
6 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS
6.1 Electrical diagram at 230 V page 6.1
7 WARRANTY TERMS AND SPARE PARTS
7.1 Warranty terms page 7.1
7.2 Spare parts order page 7.1

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8 PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
8.1 Power supply page 8.1
8.2 Sealing page 8.1
8.3 Transport page 8.1
8.4 Printer page 8.2
8.5 Alarms page 8.2
9ACCESSORIES
9.1 Working plane page 9.1
CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
SYMBOLS:
warning meaning danger
warning meaning particular suggestion
warning meaning suggested maintenance

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Use and safekeeping of this manual
We thank you for the trust you put in us by buying our heat-sealer serie GIMA D 500.
We are certain that, following correctly the instructions in this manual, you will find the quality of this product worth of
appreciation.
For this reason, please give noted the present instructions to all people who are likely to use this machine.
WARNING
All people involved in the operation of this heat-sealer whether their task is production, maintenance or
revision must read this instruction manual.
The instructions in this use and maintenance manual indicate, for this machine, the correct operations as intended in its
design and technical specifications.
This booklet, provided with each heat-sealer, is to be considered indispensable part of the equipment.
It must be safekept for continuos consultation for as long as the machine is operating.
This manual must be kept always close to the heat-sealer available to the operator for easy consultation.
In case of loss or damage, the customer can ask for a new manual of instructions, mentioning:
-model
-serial number
-manufacturing date
This information are written on the identification plate (pict.1.2), situated on the rear of the machine (pict.1.1).
The manufacturer reserves the right to improve or modify its products, without updating the items issued previously on their manuals.
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1
2
pict.1.1
GIMA D 500
pict.1.2 (plate n.1-pict.1.1)
1
Identification plate
2
Main power supply
3
Green main luminous switch
1.2 Manufacturer’s responsability limits
The manufacturer is not responsible for direct or indirect damages caused by an incorrect use of the heat-sealer,
specifically:
-employing this heat-sealer for other use than the one specified in this manual
-failure in the scheduled maintenance
-modification of the heat sealer without the authorisation of The manufacturer
- use of non original spare parts and not suitable for the model
- partial or total non compliance with the instructions
- exceptional events

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1.3 Expected use
The GIMA D 500 is a rotary heat-sealer for closing hermetically sterilization pouches with chirurgical instruments and
disposables made with multilayered envelopes like polyester / polyethylene, or other multilayered envelopes bags like
paper/polyethylene, aluminium/polyethylene, etc.
The machine has been studied to be used only by an operator.
WARNING
The machine must not be used for other use than the one above mentioned, for which the machine has
been designed and built.
WARNING
THE HEAT SEALER MUST NOT TO BE USED FOR SEALING SINGLE PLASTICS FILMS LIKE
POLYETHILENE, PLYPROPYLENE, PVC, AND SO ON.
1.4 Technical characteristics
Sealing speed 6 m/min
Electronic temperature control with 20°C - 200°C ( 1%)
Automatic stop of the heat-sealer if the temperature has fallen down from setting value in a range 5°C.
Autotest function
LC display with 2 lines for 8 characters
Clock and calendar with automatic update
Membrane keyboard
Sealing width 12,5 mm multilines
Free edge over the seal 0 - 30 mm
Preadjusted sealing pressure
Built-in 9 dots matrix printer
Power supply: 230V 50 / 60 Hz or 115V 50 / 60 Hz
Max power absorption 500 W
Acoustic emission level 70 dB(A)
Dimensions without accessories:
Width = 473 mm - Depth = 235 mm - Height = 181 mm
Net weight 13,6 Kg
As for DIN 58953 P. 7 specifications
Built in accordance to the CE rules
Environmental working conditions: Temperature: from 5°C to 40°C (from 41°F to 104°F)
Humidity relative: 30% - 95% (without condensation)
The manufacturer reserves the right to modify the machines they manufacture without any obligation respect to those
previously supplied
1.5 Transport and moving
We suggest to use the original packing during the transport.
We suggest to handle with care and keep the packing, in dry environment, follow the positioning symbols.
TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE, WHEN IT IS MOVED, IS FONDAMENTAL TO PRESERVE THE
ORIGINAL PACKING.
The manufacturer declines every responsibility for eventual damages to the machine, in case of shipments
made without the original packing
To avoid damage when unpacking and for subsequent movements, act only below the basement.
The heat-sealer can be damaged if lifted or moved using other parts such as casing, conveyors, etc.

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1.6 Safety rules
WARNING
THE OPERATOR MUST BE PROPERLY TRAINED AND HAVE FULL KNOWLEDGE OF THE CONTENTS OF
THIS MANUAL
Before electrical wiring, check if the data on the identification plate (pict.1.2) corresponds to the local
power supply
WARNING
CONNECT THE MACHINE ONLY TO A POWER SUPPLY WITH A PROTECTIVE DEVICE AGAINST
OVERVOLTAGE AND DISPERSION TO EARTH, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY RULES AND
CORRECTLY SIZED.
WARNING
UNPLUG THE MACHINE FROM THE MAIN POWER SUPPLY (N.2-PICT.1.1) BEFORE ANY MAINTENANCE
OPERATION.
Do not operate with the heat-sealer if the safety panels are open or removed.
Here there are the most important suggestions for the security and good maintenance of the machine:
To ensure its good function, keep the heat-sealer clean.
Before cleaning procedures on the heat-sealer machine unplug it (n.2-pict.1.1) from the main supply.
Do not clean the heat-sealer with fluid or spray cleaners. Wipe the outside with a slightly moist cloth and clean the
inside with compressed air.
Never introduce in the sealing area anything else than the bags to be sealed.
Do not introduce in any opening of the heat-sealer any metallic objects, to avoid electrical shocks.
The heat-sealer must be used only indoor and in a dampness free environment.
Temperature: from 5°C to 40°C (from 41°F to 104°F)
Humidity relative: 30% - 95% (without condensation)
Do not operate with the heat sealer in environments with risk of fire or explosion.
Do not use the heat-sealer to pack inflammable, corrosive or explosive substances or in any case with dangerous
products.
Use only original spare parts.
It is advisable to have the heat-sealer checked by a qualified technician every year.
Do not change the set parameters while the heat-sealer is working.
In case of replacement of the fuses check that they are of the same value
1.7 To discard the machine
According to the DIRECTIVE 2002/96/CE rules this symbol indicates that the device,
when its work-life is ended, must not be discarded as a urban waste.
It can be given to a suitable discharging centers of the electronics and electric equipments
or delivered to the dealer if you purchase an equivalent device.
The device owner is responsible for the delivery in to the discharging centers.
To get more informations about the discharging system, we suggest you to contact your
local discharging waste service.
The right discharging of the disuse devices avoids such a negative consequences to the ambience and the
human health.

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2. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
2.1 Installation
The equipment can be used in any working environment that is dry and without excessive dust, according to the chap.1.6
Place the sealer on a work surface, leaving an enough large space in front of it for the bags to run over and on the sides
the space for the introduction and exit of the bags from the machine.
Be sure that the heat sealer is at least 30 mm from the back wall in order to allow a perfect release of the heat produced
inside and that on the sides there is the necessary space to allow a an easy loading and unloading of the bag that are
being sealed.
2.2 Pouches introduction adjustment
To easily open the sealed medical pouches, it is necessary to leave a free edge over the seal.
According to the specific needs, it is possible to obtain a free edge from 0 to 30 mm. doing as follows:
- loosen the locking knob (n.1-pict.2.1) and move it:
on the right to reduce the free edge over the seal (min. 0 mm)
on the left to increase the free edge over the seal (max to 30 mm)
-at the end of this operation, lock the knob (n.1-pict.2.1)
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2
3
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4
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pict.2.1
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Knob to infeed guide
2
Infeed guide
pict.2.2
1
General luminous switch
2
Plug of the general switch
3
Socket of the supply cable
4
Power supply cable
2.3 Electrical wiring
Check that the main luminous switch (n1-pict.2.2) is switch off, in the " 0" position (OFF).
Introduce the socket (n.3-pict.2.2) of the main power supply cable (n.4-pict.2.2) into the plug of the general switch (n.2-
pict.2.2) before inserting the plug of the supply cable (n.4-pict.2.2) into the single phase socket.
Respecting the chapter 1.6, insert the plug of the main power supply (n.4-pict.2.2) into the single phase socket with
protected earth from a magnetothermic switch, after checking that the data of the plate are the same of the power supply
net.

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2.4 Switch on the machine
Switch on the machine through the main GREEN luminous switch (n.1-pict.2.2) on position “ I” (ON).
The display lightens and the sealer does an autodiagnostic on the main components of the machine:
After the display shows:
-on the first line, the result of the temperature probe control ( PROBE OK),
-on the second line the firmware version ( Ve.018_P)
After the display shows the sealing bars real temperature (fist line of the display) and the set temperature
(second line of the display):
pict.2.3
After display shows switching on the machine, the sealing bars begin their heating; when the current and set temperature
are at the same value, the sealers is ready to be used.
The temperature stabilization takes some minutes.
2.5 First employ
WARNING:
-In order to avoid imperfect seals, bad functioning and/or machine stops, the operator always must
introduce into the machine the pouch well stretched as shown on the pict.2.4.
pict.2.4
-The DIN 58953 P7 rules requires the pouches can be filled up max until ¾ of their length
-Do not apply any kind of label and/or adhesive on the pouches near the sealing area
-For proper operation of the sealing machine, avoiding alarms, it is important that the pouches are
introduced with a relative distance not less than 50 mm.
After switching on the machine (see par.2.4) and reaching the set sealing temperature, the machine is ready to do the
first seal.
When introducing the first pouch into the sealing machine through the infeed guide the motor will automatically start
running and the pouch will be feeded into the machine.
If the operator does not introduce any pouches into the sealing machine for approx. 10 sec, the gearmotor will stop
automatically, in order to avoid useless consumes; it will start again running automatically when a new pouch is
introduced.
OK
T E S T
I N P R O G R
P R O B E O K
Ve.018_P
2 1 . 0 ° C
1 6 5 !

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3. CONTROL PANEL
In this section will be described the panel commands, which can be done by the operator to manage the working
adjustments and the desired machine configuration:
-Working adjustment
-Machine configuration
The control panel (pict.3.1) allows the operator to visualize, set and/or modify the sealing temperature parameters and
the printing parameters.
3.1 Keys symbols
pict.3.1 (comand panel )
The keyboard keys show the following functions:
F
-
service key
Set
-
setting function key
Up
-
key to
-increase the selected date (number or character)
-display the next screen
Down
-
key to
-decrease the selected date (number or character)
-display the previous screen
3.2 Operative settings
This section describes the operative settings of the machine.
3.2.1 Sealing temperature
To set or modify the SET value of sealing temperature proceed as follows:
1. press SET;
2. through the keys UP and/or DOWN choose the function
S e t T E M P
1 6 0 ° C

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3. press SET; the display shows:
SET TEMP
160°C
4. through the keys UP and/or DOWN choose the new SET value
5a press Fto confirm and go out from the menu
or
5b press SET to confirm and remain into the function
WE ADVICE, AFTER EVERY VARIATION OF SEALING TEMPERATURE VALUE, TO WAIT FOR SOME
MINUTES BEFORE BEGINNING TO SEAL, TO LET THE TEMPERATURE STABILIZE AT THE NEW VALUE
3.2.2 Printer activation
The key allows the operator to activate or disactivate the printer
-press F; the display shows:
159°C
160
printer activated
-press F ; the display shows:
159°C
160
printer inactive
3.2.3 Pouch expulsion
When some pouches stop into the sealing tunnel, because of the temperature alarm function, the control system allows
to take out the pouches from the machine. To make this do as follows:
-press for about 2 sec the key UP
-keep the key pressed until all the pouches are out of the machine
Releasing the key, the gear will keep running for about 5 seconds.
3.3 Machine configuration setting
This paragraph is concerned with the “machine configuration” and it consists of the following list of functions:
-SET OUTPUT PRINTING DATE FORMAT: mmddyy, yymmdd, mmyy
-SET OUTPUT PRINTING SYMBOLS: C l e a r , E N
-SET OUTPUT PRINTING EXPIRY PERIOD:
m o n t h (from 1 up to 60 ) i.e. 5
d a y s (from 1 up to 365 ) i.e. 48
c o m p l e t e d a t e (direct : dd/mm/yyyy) i.e. 14-05-2011 (or 05-14-2011)