Henkovac Compact Series User manual

Art. no. 96.07.0.0030/01.04
http://www.henkovac.nl, e-mail: [email protected].
Manufactured by:
Het Sterrenbeeld 36, 5215 ML ‘s-Hertogenbosch The Netherlands
P.O.Box 2261, 5202 CG ’s-Hertogenbosch The Netherlands
tel: [phone], fax: [phone]
http://www.hfe.nl, e-mail: [email protected]
Englisch

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2004 HFE Vacuum Systems BV
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the prior written permission of the manufacturer. This also applies for the accompanying illustrations and/or diagrams and schematics.
The information in this document is based on the general data associated with the construction, material qualities and working methods,
known at the moment of publication, so that we reserve the right to make changes without giving prior notice.
This document is applicable to the indicated models of the Henkovac packing machine in the version supplied. The manufacturer
therefore does accept any liability for any form of damage or injury resulting from deviating from the specifications of these machines as
supplied to you.
All possible care was taken when creating this document, but the manufacturer accepts no liability for mistakes or any consequences
thereof.
TAKE THE TIME TO READ THIS DOCUMENT THOROUGHLY TO ACQUAINT YOURSELF WITH THE
CORRECT AND APPROPRIATE USE OF THE HENKOVAC VACUUM PACKING MACHINES.
2004-01

Contents
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CONTENTS
SAFETY AND WARNING NOTICES................................................................................................ 4
1 INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................... 5
2 OPERATION ................................................................................................................................ 6
2.1 Warm up position ................................................................................................................................. 6
2.2 Vacuuming and Sealing ....................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Vacuuming........................................................................................................................................... 6
2.4 Sealing................................................................................................................................................. 6
3 LOOKING AFTER YOUR MACHINE........................................................................................... 8
3.1 Warnings.............................................................................................................................................. 8
3.2 Clean Daily........................................................................................................................................... 8
3.3 Weekly maintenance (See Section below “Seal bar Check list”) ......................................................... 8
3.4 Monthly maintenance........................................................................................................................... 8
3.5 Annual maintenance ............................................................................................................................ 8
3.6 Oil ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
4 SEAL BAR CHECK LIST............................................................................................................. 9
4.1 Replacing the sealing wire and Teflon tape ....................................................................................... 10
4.2 Replacing the sealing wires ............................................................................................................... 10
4.3 Replacing the Teflon tape .................................................................................................................. 10
4.4 Reinstalling a new sealing bar ........................................................................................................... 10
4.5 Replacing the silicone in the counter bar ........................................................................................... 10
4.6 Maintenance of the silicone gasket in the lid .................................................................................... 10
4.7 Replacing silicone gasket in the lid ................................................................................................... 10
5 TECHNICAL DATA.................................................................................................................... 11
6 PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS................................................................................................. 12

Safety and warning notices
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SAFETY AND WARNING NOTICES
Warning
Read the User Instructions thoroughly before starting to install and operate this machine.
To avoid risk of electric shock or damage to the machine, always switch off the machines and isolate from
the power supply before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning.
Make sure at all times that this manual is within easy reach to refer to.
CAUTION:
Never use the machine without the seal bar installed.
Before vacuum packing any sauces, soups or other liquids refer to the relevant section in the Operating
chapter for correct and safe setting up of the machine.

Installation
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1 INSTALLATION
•Make sure the machine is level and has been placed on a solid level surface.
•To ensure easy access for maintenance and sufficient ventilation, the machine must not be closed
in and is easily accessed from all sides.
•The main cable must be routed in such a manner to minimize any tripping hazard or that will cause
damage to it.
•Before connecting the machine to the mains make sure that the voltage stated on the specifications
plate is the same as that of the mains supply and that the connection is properly earthen.
•The standard machine must be connected to 230 Volt - 1 phase - 50 Hertz (depending on the
country).
•Check the oil level. It is crucial that there is enough oil in the machine. If the machine has been
supplied without oil, (see chapter “Looking After Your Machine” section entitled “Oil”).
•The temperature in the workspace should not be lower than 10°C, as the oil in the vacuum pump
will thicken and prevent the smooth operation of the pump.
•Before you start with the vacuum process, familiarize yourself with the procedure.
•Don’t just start vacuuming sauces or other liquid products. When vacuuming sauces or soups, the
pressure in the vacuum chamber must be carefully monitored, because the boiling point of liquids
is lower as the vacuum percentage goes up. As soon as the boiling point has been reached, you
can see the gas bubbles in the product.

Operation
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2 OPERATION
The models Compact MINI, MAXI, Gastrovac, Gastrovac PRO and SUPER are machines that functions
automatically, When the filled vacuum pouch has been put in the vacuum chamber and the lid is closed
the operation will start automatically. The machine will automatically follow the entered program from
vacuuming to sealing. After the sealing has been completed the vacuum pump will turn off and the lid
will automatically open.
2.1 Warm up position
After the machine has been switched off for a period of time we recommend that the machine is
“warmed up”. Set the On/Off switch in the position WARM UP (B). Allow the pump to run (10 minutes
max.). the main switch can then be reset to ON. The machine is ready to be used.
2.2 Vacuuming and Sealing
Set the On/Off Switch (B) to position ON. The red light will light up, (adjacent to the switch) to indicate
that the machine is ready to be used.
The vacuum chamber contains filler plates. When the vacuum pouches are filled, a number of the filler
plates must be removed (or not for smaller packs) so that the vacuum pouch lies directly on the
sealing bar, ensure that the pouch lies half above the bar and half below it. The vacuum pouches
should never stick out of the machine to stop the lid closing, NEVER TRY TO FORCE THE LID
CLOSED.
2.3 Vacuuming
Depending on the desired vacuum, the vacuum dial (C) on the control panel can be set. A red light (D)
serves as a control indicator of the vacuum time. Start with position 3. If there is insufficient vacuum,
set the dial to a higher value. The attained vacuum can be seen on the vacuum gauge (G) on the right
side of the control panel. It is important that the vacuum time for products with enclosed air is
extended.
2.4 Sealing
The seal time is set by the seal dial (E), The red light (F) serves as a control indicator of the sealing
time. Starting with position 3, if the sealing time is too long (scorching the bag), set the dial to a lower
value; if the sealing time is too short (the sealed product easily opens), set the dial to a higher value.

Operation
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A. On/Off indicator
B. On/Off Switch
C. Vacuum dial
D. Vacuum indicator
E. Seal dial
F. Seal indicator
G. Vacuum gauge
-1
-0.8
-0.6 -0.4
-0.2
-0
bar
acc.
1.6
AB
CDEF G
Fig. 2-1

Looking after your machine
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3 LOOKING AFTER YOUR MACHINE
Regular and thorough maintenance prevents breakdowns, prolongs the machine’s operational life and
guarantees optimum hygiene.
3.1 Warnings
•Always unplug the machine when carrying out maintenance or repairs.
•To prevent accidents always replace damaged or oxidized gas or torsion springs in the lid.
•Never use high-pressure water to clean the machine as this can cause irreparable damage to the
machine and to the electronics.
•An authorized service representative must carry out repairs.
3.2 Clean Daily
•Clean the lid, insert plates, bottom and walls of the vacuum chamber with a damp clothe.
•Pay particular attention to the silicon strip in the lid.
•Do not clean the transparent lid with synthetic cleaning agent as this weakens the acrylic material.
•Clean the control panel with a dry cloth.
•In order to prevent oxidation in the pump, the vacuum pump must run for about 5 minutes after
cleaning, (see “Warm up” procedure) to allow the condensed water in the oil can evaporate.
3.3 Weekly maintenance (See Section below “Seal bar Check list”)
•Check the oil, add oil if necessary. (Section below correct oil specifications)
•Check the condition.
•Check the silicone gasket in the lid; replace if damaged.
•Check the silicone strip in the counter bar; replace if damaged.
3.4 Monthly maintenance
•Check the condition of the oil. (See “Oil” section below for correct specification)
Note: Replace the oil after 160 hours of operation.
•If the machine is not used frequently, change the oil every 6 months.
3.5 Annual maintenance
•Check the condition of the vacuum hoses and pipes and replace them if necessary.
•Check the condition of the silicone strip of the counter bar and replace if necessary.
•Check the condition of the gas springs in the lid and replace them if necessary.
3.6 Oil
The oil in the vacuum pump must be checked and replaced on a regular basis.

Seal bar check list
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4 SEAL BAR CHECK LIST
•Clean the sealing and counter bars daily to ensure optimum sealing of the packaging material. Use
a dry cloth for this purpose.
•Check the condition of the sealing wires regularly. They should be free of kinks and should be
tightly strung on the sealing bar. For flawless operation the Teflon tape must be free of damage.
•If the sealing wires or the Teflon tape are damaged, replace them immediately.
•Check the counter bar. This is made of silicone, which generally has a long operational life and
therefore does not need replacing often. However, if parts of the beam are scorched, replace the
silicone strip immediately.
•Ensure that spare sealing wires and Teflon tape are always kept in stock.
1. Teflon tape
2. Sealwire
3. Spring
4. Screw
5. Hexagon nut
6. Beam
(6) 12.03.0.0140
(3) 06.03.1.0020
(5) 01.05.2.5016
(4) 01.09.1.0100
(2) 11.09.0.0020
(1) 12.15.0.0030
94.01.0.0375
MINI:
MAXI:
GASTROVAC:
SUPER:
GASTROVAC PRO:
(6) 12.03.0.0140
(6) 12.03.0.0110
(6) 12.03.0.0120
(6) 12.03.0.0120
94.01.0.0355
94.01.0.0355
94.01.0.0385
94.01.0.0385
SUPER:
GASTROVAC PRO:
GASTROVAC:
MAXI:
MINI:
Fig. 4-1

Seal bar check list
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4.1 Replacing the sealing wire and Teflon tape
Remove the sealing bar from the chamber.
Remove the damaged Teflon tape from the seal bar.
Unlock and remove the two (M6) grub screws (that retain the seal wire) from the underside of the seal
bar using a 4mm-hexagon key.
Remove the damaged seal wire.
Carefully clean the sealing bar.
4.2 Replacing the sealing wires
1. Ensure that the two tension spring and screw assembly are in place in either end of the seal bar.
2. Fold over 50mm of the end of the new seal wire, push this end into the slot (underneath the seal
bar) so that it extends beyond the (hole) position where the electrical pin contacts in the chamber
fit. Clamp this end of the wire into place with the (M6) grub screw.
3. Run the remaining length of the wire along the top of the bar, fold over the end and fit similarly at
this opposite end as the first, ensure that both (M6) grub screws are tightly secured.
4.3 Replacing the Teflon tape
Remove the protective paper backing strip (from the new Teflon tape strip) and stick the tape onto the
bar. Ensure that the tape overlaps the ends of the seal bar.
4.4 Reinstalling a new sealing bar
Put the repaired sealing bar back into the chamber over the plug pins. On machines with the sealing
bar in the lid the contact points must be reconnected.
4.5 Replacing the silicone in the counter bar
Pull the silicone strip out of the groove, clean the groove and fit the new strip.
4.6 Maintenance of the silicone gasket in the lid
Clean the silicone gasket with a damp cloth. Never use synthetic cleaning agents. If the gasket is
damaged replace immediately as this will reduce the efficiency of the machine.
4.7 Replacing silicone gasket in the lid
Remove the damaged gasket. Cut a length of new silicone gasket to match the old strip clean the
groove and press the new gasket into place. Make sure the ends of the strip are pressed evenly
together. No leakage should occur!

Technical data
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5 TECHNICAL DATA
Data per machine
COMPACTType
MINI MAXI Gastrovac Gastrovac
PRO
SUPER
Size and weight of the machine
Height mm 380 380 415 470 990
Width mm 330 330 415 550 535
Depth mm 460 460 520 580 655
Weight Kg 31 41 55 68
Size and weight of the packed machine
Length mm 500 580 700 700
Width mm 540 540 540 650
Depth mm 630 630 630 630
Weight Kg 36 46 65 83
Size of the vacuum chamber
Length mm 365 365 340 370 530
Width mm 280 280 320 420 455
Depth mm 130 130 135 170 110
Sealing configuration Net sealing length
1 x sealing beam mm 270 270 320 420 420
Vacuum pump
50 Hz m³/h 3 8 16 16 21Capacity
60 Hz m³/h 3.6 9.6 19 19 24
Final pressure mBar 15 2 2 2 2
Oil quantity Ltr 0,06 0,25 0,3 0,3 0,5
Weight vacuum pump Kg 5.1 10.3 18 18 19
50 Hz Db(A) 59 59 60 60 62Noise
60 Hz Db(A) 59 59 64 64 62
General data
Maximum leakage 0.1 mbar/s
Recommend kinds of oil With a surrounding temperature of
VM 068 5 - 12º C
VM 100 12 - 30º C
VS 100 or VC 101 30 - 40º C
Electrical connections
Tension, power, frequency See the identification
Maximum permissible voltage variance - 10% to + 10%
Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature + 5 to + 30º C
Transportation temperature - 25 to + 55º C
Humidity 30 % to 95 % (without condensation)
Positioning Inside, level, free of walls, ect,
•Voltage data was not included in this summary because these are dependent on the electricity
supply of the country that the machine is intended for. The voltage data are given on the machine
indentification plate.
•The useful space in the vacuum chamber depends on the number of sealing trays ant their
positioning. Each tray lessnes the useful space by about 50 mm.
•Sizes and weights are for the standard (simples) model machines.

Problems and solutions
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6 PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
Problem Cause Solution
Machine does not work. • The plug is not inserted in the
socket correctly
• The On/Off switch is in the
‘OFF’ position.
• A fuse in the machine is
ruptured.
• Push the plug into the socket correctly
• Put the switch in the ‘ON’ position.
• Contact your authorized service
representative
The machine does not
work, but the lights are on.
• The lid micro switch is
damaged
• The thermal safeguard has
switched the machine off due to
overheating.
• A fuse could have.ruptured
• There is an internal
malfunction.
• Contact your authorized service
represetatived
• Check if the ventilation openings are
free from obstructions.
-Let the machine cool down and
switch. on again
Contact your authorised service
representative if the fault persists
• Contact your authorized service
representative
• Contact your authorized service
representative
The vacuum pump is not
functioning correctly
• The oil is too thick, the
temperature is too low.
• Let the pump warm up. (see “Warm
up” procedure)
There is insufficient
vacuum.
• The value entered for the
vacuum function is too low.
• There is not enough oil in the
pump.
• The oil is dirty.
• The suction filter is blocked
• The pump’s spray filter is
blocked
• The lid’s silicone gasket is
damaged.
• Increase the value of the vacuum
function
Replenish the oil.
• Change the oil.
• Contact your authorized service
representative
• Contact your authorized service
representative
• Replace the silicone gasket

Problems and solutions
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Problems Cause Solution
Insufficient vacuum in the
bag
• The vacuum pouch is of
inferior quality.
• The product has damaged the
pouch.
• There is insufficient room
between the sealing bar and
the counter bar
• Select vacuum pouches of a better
quality.
• Use a new pouch.
• Check the position of the sealing bar
The vacuum pouch is
incorrectly sealed.
• The vacuum pouch is
incorrectly placed on the
sealing bar.
• The sealing time is not set
correctly.
• There is a break in the sealing
wire.
• The sealing bars are dirty.
• The Teflon tape is worn.
• The counter bar is damaged.
• The vacuum pouches are of
inferior quality.
• The opening of the vacuum
pouch is contaminated.
• Place the opening of the vacuum
pouch over the sealing bar correctly.
• Adjust the sealing time value.
• Replace the sealing wire.
• Clean the sealing bars.
• Replace the Teflon strip
• Replace the silicon strip.
• Select better quality vacuum pouches.
• Remove any obstructions from the
opening of the pouch. Make sure the
opening of the package remains clean
while filling. or replace the bag

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