Jøtul MT500 User manual
Vacuum Packaging Machines
MT500
Instruction Manual
Version 1
1-800-465-0234
www.omcan.com
3115 Pepper Mill Court, Mississauga, ON, L5L 4X5
4450 Witmer Industrial Estates, Unit 4, Niagara Falls, NY, 14305
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Table of Contents
Section
General Information
Safety
Technical Specications
Installation
Operating
Maintenance
Parts Breakdowns
Electrical Schematics
Warranty Registration
Model MT500
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General Information
Safety
Omcan Manufacturing and Distributing Company Inc. and Food Machinery Of America, Inc. dba Omcan
are not responsible for any harm or injury caused due to any person’s improper or negligent use of
this equipment. The product shall only be operated by someone over the age of 18, of sound mind, and
not under the inuence of any drugs or alcohol, who has been trained in the correct operation of this
machine, and is wearing authorized, proper safety clothing. Any modication to the machine voids any
warranty, and may cause harm to individuals using the machine or in the vicinity of the machine while
in operation.
MT 500 vacuum packaging machines are sturdy, reliable and modem machines, easy to use and combining
high productivity with excellent results. These pages include installation instructions, operating suggestions and
procedures for correct maintenance. The description uses, for precision and simplicity, numbers that indicate
parts specied in the parts list.
PAY ATTENTION TO WORK SAFETY:
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT CAN CAUSE HARM TO PERSONS. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER
TO INSTALL THIS APPLIANCE ONLY AFTER HE HAS READ THIS MANUAL WITH CARE AND BECOME
FAMILIAR WITH ALL NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS.
WARNING
Welding and cooling times must be adjusted depending on the thickness of the bag that is used greater
thicknesses require longer times and vice versa. The time required to aspirate all the air and generate a
vacuum depends on the relationship between the dimensions of the bag and the quantity of product it contains.
Every time there is liquid inside the plate seal or inside the cup these must be immediately cleaned and dried.
Presence of liquid, in fact, may prevent perfect vacuum seal. In this case we recommend repeating the weld
one centimeter back from the rst weld. Avoid putting materials in the bags that may puncture the bag during
aspiration phases.
IMPORTANT
THE MANUFACTURER DECLINES ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR HARM TO PERSONS, ANIMALS OR
PROPERTY CAUSED BY FAILURE TO COMPLY, TOTALLY OR IN PART WITH THE INSTALLATION,
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN ABOVE.
CE STATEMENT OF CONFORMITY AND MACHINE SAFETY STANDARDS
The CE statement of conformity is the process whereby the manufacturer or his agent residing in the European
Community states that the machine placed on the market complies with all the basic health and safety
requirements that concern it. Signing the CE statement of conformity authorizes the manufacturer or his agent
residing in the European Community to put the CE brand on the machine (1). The manufacturer, in particular,
guarantees: The machines are designed to operate, be adjusted and undergo maintenance without these
procedures, performed in the conditions herein stipulated, exposing persons to risks; The manufacturer has
applied the following principles, in the order given, when selecting the most appropriate solutions: reduce or
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Safety
Technical Specications
eliminate risks in the best possible manner (integrate safety in design and manufacture of the machine); adopt
the necessary protection measures regarding risks that cannot be eliminated - inform users regarding residual
risks caused by incomplete efciency of the safety measures adopted. The manufacturer, during design and
manufacture of the machine as well as when drawing up operating instructions, has considered not only formal
use of the machine but also all reasonably possible uses (2). (1)From CE Machine Regulations, Attachment
V, European Community Ofcial Publications Ofce, 1993, Luxembourg.) From CEN/TC 114-EN 292 machine
Safety Standards. The Ce machine conformity Statement (Directive 8 9/392 Ce, Attachment Il, part A) - The
model - MT 500 - vacuum packaging machine - conforms to the terms of Machine Directive (Directive 89/392
CE) as emended and to the national legislation that enacts it and also states that the following (parts of clauses
of) harmonization standards have been applied: en 60204-1, CEN/EN 71, CEN/TC 114,CE 88/378, ATS 2486.
1 YEAR BENCH WARRANTY
WARNING:
The packaging components (cardboard, polyethylene, and others) are classied as normal solid urban waste
and can therefore be disposed of without difculty.
In any case, for suitable recycling, we suggest disposing of the products separately (differentiated
waste) according to the current norms.
DO NOT DISCARD ANY PACKAGING MATERIALS IN THE ENVIRONMENT!
MT 500
• Volt power supply 110V +/-10%.
• Welding bar Length 33cm.
• Average length of packaging cycle: 20 seconds.
• Lt.15 / min vacuum pump.
• ABS-Body.
• Welding zone made with materials suitable for contact with foodstuffs.
• Work cycle controlled by electronic card with microprocessor.
• Dimensions: 36cm x 29cm x 19cm (width x depth x height).
• Weight: 4.5 Kgs.
IMPORTANT
The manufacturer reserves the right to vary the values, dimensions and weights indicated in this manual at any
time and without giving prior notice.
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Installation
Operating
Set MT 500 on a stable horizontal surface. Make sure ventilation is not blocked by any obstacle. Check that
the operating voltage for MT 500 corresponds to available grid voltage. Also check that the plug has a ground
connection since this appliance has insulation and is equipped with a device for connection to the safety
ground conductor in accordance with the provisions for class 1 appliances (CEI 64 8 Standards) and must be
rmly connected to ground. The power outlet must be able to furnish at least 110 V of power.
Set sealing timer on number four (4). Insert the product into a large bag. Lift the mobile cover. Position the
mouth of the bag one (1) centimeter beyond the black seal. Lower the cover and press the pump push-button,
putting pressure downwards so that the needle on the vacuum gauge goes past position 0.2. When the
vacuum is made and the vacuum gauge needle has stabilized, then press sealing push-button and wait until
the vacuum pump automatically turns off.
RECOMMENDATIONS
The bag must be the right size for the product to be contained. Adjust the sealing timer based on the thickness
of the bag. The thicker the bag, the more sealing time is needed. Removing the blood will be faster/slower
depending on the proportions between the product and thickness of the bag. Blood may need to be removed
with certain types of meat. This blood will not get inside the pump but stops inside the seal which must be
cleaned. If liquid is removed, then re-seal the bag right below the sealing you have just made. If there are
wrinkles along the sealing the re-seal the bag as above. Before sealing the bag, stretch it out with your hands
to eliminate any air bubbles. Use care when packaging meat with bones as they can puncture the bag.
1. General Cut-out Switch
2. Pump Push Button
3. Vacuum gauge
4. Welding push button
5. Welding timer
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Maintenance
All maintenance must be done with the machine off and the power plug disconnected from the power outlet.
The machine must remain off for at least 20 minutes so that all welding components cool down. The following
maintenance procedures can be performed safely if you comply with these precautions every day, or whenever
necessary. Clean exterior components, seals, the lter, etc. using alcohol detergent. Parts that are cleaned
must be perfectly dried before restarting the appliance. Eliminate all foreign bodies that prevent free air
circulation in the air aspiration tubes. The welding bar cover strip has an average working life of about 2000
welds. Replace this cover strip when necessary.
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Parts Breakdown
Model MT500 14407
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Parts Breakdown
Model MT500 14407
Item
No. Description Position Item
No. Description Position Item
No. Description Position
16552 Potentiometer 1 19928 Mobile Plate Vacuum 10 39091 Transformer 19
16553 Time regulator knob 2 16556 Silicon Rubber 11 39092 Power Supply Cable 20
16554 Vacuum Push Button 3 16557 Teon 12 16563 Appliance Base 21
17779 Vacuum Gauge 4 19928 Fixed Plate 13 39093 Rubber Feet 22
16554 Welding Push Button 5 16559 Element 14 39094 Draft Tube 23
39088 Main Switch 6 16560 Upper Cover 15 16564 Rubber Joint 24
17780 Pin 7 39090 Filter 16 16565 Vacuum Pump 25
17781 Hinge 8 16561 Fuse 17 39095 Cables 26
39089 Chamber Cover 9 16562 Electronic Board 18 16566 Foam Gasket 27
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Electrical Schematics
Model MT500 14407
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Warranty Registration
Thank you for purchasing an Omcan product. To register your warranty for this product, complete the information below, tear off the card at
the perforation and then send to the address specied below. You can also register online by visiting:
OMCAN INC.
PRODUCT WARRANTY REGISTRATION
3115 Pepper Mill Court,
Mississauga, Ontario
Canada, L5L 4X5
OMCAN
PRODUCT WARRANTY REGISTRATION
1889 Maryland Avenue,
Niagara Falls, New York
USA, 14305
www.omcan.com/warrantyregistration.html
Thank you for choosing Omcan
Purchaser’s Information
Name: Company Name:
Address:
Telephone:
City: Province or State: Postal or Zip: Email Address:
Country: Type of Company:
Restaurant Bakery Deli
Dealer from which Purchased: Butcher Supermarket Caterer
Dealer City: Dealer Province or State: Institution (specify):
Invoice: Other (specify):
Model Name: Model Number: Serial Number:
Machine Description:
Date of Purchase (MM/DD/YYYY): Date of Installation (MM/DD/YYYY):
For mailing in Canada For mailing in the US
Over the last 60 years, Omcan has grown to become a leading supplier to the food
service industry in Canada and the USA. Our success over these many years is
directly attributed to our established relationships with all of our valued customers
and through providing them with Diverse, Dependable and Proven products.
Omcan continues to help our customers remain competitive.
With associates in North America, Europe, and Asia, our global footprint continues
to expand as we hold to the principle that clients benet from the accessibility
and familiarity of our sales team. In 2013 as our geography and brand recognition
continued to grow, we changed to one name Omcan Food Machinery.
In over 200,000 sq ft of warehouse space we stock over 2,500 quality food
equipment and supplies for the food preparation market.
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