Henkelman Aero User manual

Vacuum Packaging Machine
Aero
User Manual
Edition 2.0
Art No. 0894630
Original Instructions for Use
©Henkelman 2021-2022

• The machine is not suitable for the packaging of toxic, corrosive, irritant or potentially
explosive materials.
• All persons responsible for the operation of this machine must at least fully read and
understand the chapters about the operation and safety provided in these operating
instructions.
• All persons responsible for the assembly, installation, maintenance and/or repairs must
fully read and understand these operating instructions.
• The user is at all times responsible for the interpretation and use of this manual.
Contact the owner or the manager in case of questions or doubts about the correct
interpretation.
• This manual should be kept near the machine and should be within reach for its users.
• All major maintenance work, modifications to the machine and observations must be
kept in a logbook; see Logbook on page 47.
• Modifications to the installation/machine are not allowed without the prior written
consent of the supplier.
• For specific maintenance work not included in this manual, please contact the supplier.
• Comply with the safety requirements as set out in Safety on page 9 at all times.
• The correct operation and safety of the system can only be guaranteed if the
recommended maintenance is performed on time and properly.
• Illustrations shown may differ from your machine.
Copyright ©Henkelman BV 2021-2022
Henkelman BV reserves the right to change specifications and/or spare parts without prior notice.
The content of this user manual may also be changed without prior notice.
For information about settings, maintenance and repairs not provided for in this user manual, please contact the technical department of your supplier.
Henkelman BV accepts no liability for damage and/or problems arising from the use of spare parts not supplied by Henkelman BV.
This user manual has been compiled with all possible care. Henkelman BV assumes no responsibility for any errors in this manual and/or the
consequences of an erroneous interpretation of the instructions.
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associated drawings and diagrams.

Contents
List of Figures................................................................................................................................. 5
1 Preamble....................................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 List of the Symbols Used in this Manual...............................................................................6
1.2 Qualified personnel................................................................................................................ 6
1.3 Storing the manual.................................................................................................................7
1.4 Regulatory information...........................................................................................................7
1.5 Terms of Warranty..................................................................................................................7
1.6 Liability....................................................................................................................................7
1.7 Terms and abbreviations........................................................................................................8
2 Safety.............................................................................................................................................9
2.1 Pictograms on the Machine...................................................................................................9
2.2 General Warnings.................................................................................................................. 9
2.3 Warnings During Use...........................................................................................................10
2.4 Warnings for Operating Personnel.......................................................................................11
3 Introduction.................................................................................................................................12
4 Description of the Machine.......................................................................................................13
4.1 Aero series...........................................................................................................................13
4.1.1 Overview of the Main Components..............................................................................14
4.2 Description of the Packaging Process/Machine Functions.................................................. 15
4.2.1 Packaging Process/Machine Functions........................................................................15
4.2.2 General Functions........................................................................................................16
4.3 Sealing System.................................................................................................................... 17
5 Installation...................................................................................................................................18
5.1 Transportation and Installation.............................................................................................18
5.2 Connecting the Machine...................................................................................................... 18
5.3 Prior to the First Use........................................................................................................... 19
6 Operation.....................................................................................................................................20
6.1 Aero Control System............................................................................................................20
6.1.1 Operating Elements......................................................................................................20
6.1.2 Starting the Machine....................................................................................................21
6.1.3 Starting the Packaging Cycle.......................................................................................21
6.1.4 Proceeding to the Next Step in the Cycle....................................................................21
6.1.5 Terminating a Program.................................................................................................21
6.1.6 Changing the Program Settings (manual)....................................................................22
6.1.7 Changing the Program Settings (automatic)................................................................22
6.1.8 Program Settings Parameters......................................................................................23
6.1.8.1 Vacuum.................................................................................................................23
6.1.8.2 Liquid Control (optional).......................................................................................23
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6.1.8.3 Vacuum+ time (optional).......................................................................................24
6.1.8.4 Seal.......................................................................................................................24
6.1.8.5 Red Meat (optional)..............................................................................................25
6.1.8.6 Soft Air..................................................................................................................25
6.1.9 Example programs....................................................................................................... 25
6.1.10 Guidelines for Function Values.................................................................................. 26
6.1.11 Changing the Machine Settings.................................................................................27
6.1.11.1 Settings...............................................................................................................28
6.1.11.2 Service................................................................................................................29
6.1.11.3 Import..................................................................................................................29
6.1.11.4 External Vacuum (optional)................................................................................ 30
7 Maintenance................................................................................................................................31
7.1 Maintenance Schedule.........................................................................................................31
7.2 Cleaning the Machine.......................................................................................................... 32
7.3 Replacing the Sealing Wire................................................................................................. 32
7.4 Replacing the Silicone Rubber of the Silicone Holders....................................................... 34
7.5 Replacing the Lid Gasket.....................................................................................................35
7.6 Inspecting the Lid Springs................................................................................................... 35
7.7 Vacuum Pump maintenance................................................................................................36
7.7.1 Overview.......................................................................................................................36
7.7.1.1 Pump 8 m3/h........................................................................................................ 36
7.7.1.2 Pump 16 - 21 m3/h...............................................................................................37
7.7.2 Service hatch................................................................................................................37
7.7.3 Removing Oil, Refilling Oil...........................................................................................37
7.7.4 Replacing the Oil Exhaust Filter.................................................................................. 38
7.7.4.1 Pump 8 m3/h........................................................................................................ 38
7.7.4.2 Pump 16 - 21 m3/h...............................................................................................39
7.7.5 Running the Pump Cleaning Program.........................................................................39
8 Troubleshooting and Error Codes........................................................................................... 41
9 Disposal.......................................................................................................................................43
10 Appendices............................................................................................................................... 44
10.1 Technical Data....................................................................................................................44
10.1.1 Aero series................................................................................................................. 44
10.2 Electrical Installation...........................................................................................................45
10.3 Vapour Pressure Curve of Water.......................................................................................46
10.4 Logbook..............................................................................................................................47
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List of Figures
Figure 1: Overview of the Main Components.................................................................................14
Figure 2: Overview of the Sealing System.....................................................................................17
Figure 3: Control Panel...................................................................................................................20
Figure 4: USB port location............................................................................................................ 30
Figure 5: External Vacuum Adapter Set (AERO)............................................................................30
Figure 6: Removing the Sealing Bar...............................................................................................33
Figure 7: Replacing the Sealing Wire.............................................................................................33
Figure 8: Replacing the Silicone Rubber of the Silicone Holders...................................................34
Figure 9: Replacing the Lid Gasket................................................................................................35
Figure 10: Overview of the Pump...................................................................................................36
Figure 11: Overview of the Pump...................................................................................................37
Figure 12: Service hatch.................................................................................................................37
Figure 13: Replacing the Oil Exhaust Filter....................................................................................38
Figure 14: Replacing the Oil Exhaust Filter....................................................................................39
Figure 15: Overview of the Electrical Installation............................................................................45
Figure 16: Vapour Pressure Curve of Water.................................................................................. 46
List of Figures 5