Promax BT-800K User manual

BT-800K
Belt Type Vacuum Packaging Machine
Operation Manual
Version 6.9.1
1915 E. Acacia Street, Ontario, CA91761, U.S.A
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. SAFETY ................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS ............................................................................... 1
1.2 PERSONALSAFETY .................................................................................................... 2
1.3 FOOD SAFETY ............................................................................................................ 3
2. INSTALLATION..................................................................................................... 4
2.1 UNPACKING ..................................................................................................................4
2.2 MOVINGTHE MACHINE ........................................................................................... 4
2.3 MACHINE SPECIFICATI ONS ..................................................................................... 5
2.4 ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................... 5
2.5 CHECK OIL LEVEL ..................................................................................................... 6
2.6 POWER CONNECTION ............................................................................................... 6
2.7 VACUUM PUMPROTATION ...................................................................................... 6
3. OPERATION PARAMETERS ..........................................................................7-16
4. MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................... 17
4.1 BASIC MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................. 17
4.1.1 DAILYVISUAL INSPECTION ......................................................................... 17
4.1.2 DAILY CLEANING ............................................................................................. 18
4.2 VACUUM PUMPMAINTENANCE ............................................................................. 18
4.3 SEALBAR MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................... 18
4.4 VACUUM VALVE MAINTENANCE ......................................................................... 19
4.4.1 VENT VALVE GREASING PROCEDURE ...................................................... 19
4.4.2 VACUUM VALVE GREASING PROCEDURE ................................................ 19-20
4.5 MAINTENANCE INTERVALCHART ....................................................................... 21
5. TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................ 22
5.1 OPTIONAL DEVICE ..................................................................................................... 22
5.2 25 PIN D TYPE TERMINALWIRING CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS ............ 23
5.3 PNEUMATIC DIAGRAM ............................................................................................. 24
5.4 ELECTRICALDIAGRAM ........................................................................................... 25-26
6. FABRICATION ..................................................................................................... 27
6.1 BODY DIAGRAM ........................................................................................................ 28-34
6.2 WORKING BED (BOTTOM) ....................................................................................... 35-37
6.3 SEALING BAR/ CUSHION BAR CONFIGURATIONS ........................................... 38
6.3.1 CUSHION BAR (FB)............................................................................................. 38-39
6.3.2 CUSHION BAR (FBPK)....................................................................................... 40-42
6.3.3 SEALING BAR (FBTBPK)................................................................................... 43-45
6.4 CHAMBER LID,TOPDIAGRAM ................................................................................ 46-47
6.5 SEALING BAR CONFIGUATIONS,TOP ................................................................. 48
6.5.1 SEALING BAR (FB).............................................................................................. 48-50
6.5.2 SEALING BAR (PK)............................................................................................. 49-51
6.6 BELT CONVEYOR........................................................................................................ 51-53
6.7 WATER COOLING........................................................................................................ 54-56
6.8 OPERATOR BOX........................................................................................................... 59-60
6.9 ELECTRICAL BOXES.................................................................................................. 61

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1.SAFETY
1.1SAFETY RECOMENDATIONS
Unsafe practices or unauthorized modifications of machine could result in accidents or property
damage.
For safe installation, operation, handling and maintenance, please strictly follow the simple safety
rules stated below and take precautions. Failure to follow these safety rules and take necessary
precautions can result in serious injury or death as well as cause damage to the equipment.
1) Never operate or service your Promax / Promarks machine until you have read this manual
completely and understand it fully.
2) All adjustments and repairs must be carried out only by qualified technicians or maintenance
personnel.
3) No service work should be attempted until the machine’s power has been turned off.
All proper lock out / tag out procedures should be followed.
4) Do not put tools, parts or other foreign objects on or into the machine.
5) Always keep the machine clean, lubricated and in good working condition.
6) To provide protection against the risk of electrical shock the power connection must be
properly grounded at all times.
7) The machine should always be operated on a flat stable surface.
8) A certified electrician should be employed to install the permanent electrical
connections for your new machine.

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1.2PERSONALSAFETY
Please read and understand this operation manual before using this equipment. Failure to
follow the operating instructions may result in personal injury or damage to the machine.
The following procedures and guidelines must be observed to avoid problems that can result in
property damage, personal injury or death. If you have any questions regarding this information
please contact Promax /Promarks, Inc. Service Department at [phone].
Hazardous Voltage:DANGER
Electrical power must be disconnected and locked out before servicing or cleaning of the machine.
Do not remove any panels before power has been disconnected and locked out due to the risk of
electric shock hazard.
Explosion Hazard: DANGER
When utilizing the gas flush feature (optional) do not use any gas mixture with greater than 22%
oxygen content.
Blade Hazard: WARNING
If your machine is equipped with either a Perforating Knife System (optional) or a Precut Knife
System (optional) then do not remove or install blades without wearing protective gloves. These
blades are SHARP, use care when handling.
Signal words used in classifying potential hazards are defined as follows:
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which if not avoided, may result
in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result
in serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result
in minor to moderate injury. Caution also indicates actions that may cause property
damage.

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1.3FOOD SAFETY
While many Promax / Promarks machines are used in applications involving vacuum packaging
and vacuum cooking, there are inherent risks associated with these techniques that can result in
serious illness or death to the consumer of the food product. Therefore if you are using
your machine for food applications, you must consult a qualified food technician or specialist
in vacuum / modified atmosphere (M.A.P.) to review the safety of your application.
GAS FLUSH
If your machine is equipped with gas flush (optional) and your application involves the use of
gas flush to extend the shelf life of your product you must consult a qualified food technician or
specialist to review your application and develop a suitable gas mixture for your package.
Further you must perform quality control and gas analysis on your final M.A.P. package.
CLEANING
Every environment and application is different; therefore Promax / Promarks cannot provide
cleaning procedure instructions that will guarantee microbiological sanitation. Therefore Promax /
Promarks recommends that the purchaser of these machines consult with a sanitation expert to
review your procedures for cleaning the machine while operating in your environment and with
your specific product to develop a robust cleaning schedule and methodology,followed by
bacterial testing to ensure satisfactory cleaning is achieved.

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2.INSTALLATION
2.1 UNPACKING
•Carefully remove the cardboard outer shell by cutting the retaining straps then removing
the top and then the side panels.
•Inspect the machine carefully for any hidden shipping damage. Notify the shipping
company right away if any damage is observed.
•Remove the machine from the wooden skid. This can be done by two people on the
smaller table top machines. However an approved fork lift will be required for the larger
SC and DC models. Important note: Refer to the Moving the Machine Section below.
•Wipe down the outside of the machine.
2.2 MOVINGTHE MACHINE
Promax /Promarks chamber style vacuum packaging machines are available in three basic
designs, TC (Table Top), SC (Free Standing Single Chamber), DC (Double Chamber) and
BT(Continuous Chamber). Recommendations for the movement of all three types are listed
below.
TC Machines: Some of the smallest TC units may be lifted off of their wooden skid and moved
manually. However Promax /Promarks recommends that moving even the smallest of their TC
units should not be attempted by one person. The larger TC units should be lifted with the aid of
a fork lift or other approved lifting aid. Prior to lifting with a forklift the forks should be adjusted
to a width that provides the machine with stable support. The proper lifting point for TC machines
is to place the
forks so they come in contact with the units rubber feet located on the bottom of the
machine.
SC Machines: All SC units should be lifted from their wooden skid and moved to the location
where they will be used with an approved fork lift. Be sure to take note of the points listed below.
DCMachines: All DC units should be lifted from their wooden skid and moved to the location
where they will be used with an approved fork lift. Be sure to take note of the points listed below.
BTMachines: All BT units should be lifted from their wooden skid and moved to the location
where they will be used with an approved fork lift. Be sure to take note of the points listed below.
* Make sure the fork lift forks are properly adjusted for width and use fork extensions if needed.
*Make sure to ascertain the center of gravity and use identified lifting points.

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2.3 BT-800K SPECIFICATION
2.4ENVIRONMENT EQUIREMENTS
The machine will be difficult to start ifthe air temperature is very low. This is caused by the
increase in the vacuum pump’s oil viscosity due to the low temperature. To prevent this, please set
up machine according to the installation checklist described as below:
zTemperature: around 5 ~ 40℃
zWorking elevation: between 0 ~ 1000 meters
zRelative humidity: 30 ~ 95% RH
zDuring operating, heat is generated by the vacuum pump and vacuum process, so a
machine temperature of around 70 ~ 80℃ is normal. The machine must have free air
access for cooling.
zA minimum distance from walls, other machines, etc. should be maintained, at least 20 cm for
each side of machine for providing adequate ventilation.

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2.5CHECK OIL LEVEL
Check the oil level only when the machine is not in operation and all
vacuum built up in the chamber has been vented. Be aware that the oil
may be very hot and avoid all contact.
Checking the Oil Level
* Check the oil level on a daily basis
* When checking the oil level use the sight gauge shown in figure 1 below. The level
should be between the arrows indicating Minimum and Maximum. If the level is below the
minimum arrow add oil until the maximum arrow is reached.
Figure 1
2.6 POWERCONNECTION
When preparing to install the machine’s main power connection please refer to the electrical
information on the serial number plate located on the machine’s back panel. A certified
electrician should be employed to complete this connection.
2.7 VACUUM PUMP ROTATION
If your machine operates on 3 phase power it is important to check the rotation of the vacuum
pump. The pump should turn in the direction indicated in Figure 2 below. If the pump turns
in the wrong direction it will make a sound that is obviously wrong. Turn off the power
immediately and change the position of two of the power wires and retest.
Figure 2
Main switch

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3.Operating Parameters
PRESS SCREEN INTOMAIN MENU
LEFTRIGHT
UPDOWN
MAIN MENU 1
1.AUTO/SEMI-AUTOON AUTO
2.PUMPING MOTOR ON/OFF SWITCH
3.VACUUM ON/OFF SWITCH
4.START MACHINE OPERATING
5.STOP MACHINE STOP
6.SKIP NEXTONE
7.DISPLAYPERCENTAGE&VACUUM
DEGREE
8.VAC % TIME ,INTERMITTENT TIME
9.PURF
MAIN MENU 2
1.EXIT RETURN MAINMENU
2.CHECK INPUTCONDITION
3.CHECK OUTPUTCONDITION
4.VACUUM STATE
5.MANUALOPERATION MENU MANUAL
ON INPUT
6.I/O LAYOUTOPERATION
7. FAULTHISTORY ERROR MESSAGE
INSTRUCTIONS
8.ITEM,TIME,PASSWORD,NEED TOINPUT
PASSWORD
9. MANUALON/OFF SWITCH
10.GAS, SEALING, COOLING,
INTERMITTENTVACUUM TIME

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MANUALCONTROLMENU 1
PRE-OPERATING NEEDTO CHANGE
MENU 2 MANUALON
1.VAC MOTOR ON/OFF
2.BELTMOTOR ON/OFF
3.OUTMOTOR ON /OFF
MANUALCONTROLMENU 2
PRE-OPERATING NEEDTO CHANGE
MENU 2 MANUALON
1.LID CLOSE ON/OFF
2.VACUUM ON/OFF
3.GAS ON/OFF
4.SEALON/OFF
5.HEATON/OFF
6.VACUUM RELEASE ON/OFF
7.STRETCE ON/OFF
PASSWORD CHANGE MENU
1. MAIN MENU INPUTCORRECT
PASSWORD TOTHE MENU
2. NEED TOINPUTSECOND PASSWORD
THEN ENTER 3 SETS PASSWORD
CONFIRM MENU
FIRSTPASSWORD 3888,SECOND
PASSWORD 3588
(URGENCYSTOP ON).

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THREE SETS PASSWORD MANU
1.THIS MANU CAN MODIFYTHREE SETS
PASSWORD FOR THE OPERATOR
2.FACTORYSETTING :1234,3456,5678.
PARAMETER TIME CHANGE MENU
MAIN MENU 2 INPUTONE OF 3 SETS
CORRECTPASSWORD THEN TO HERE
TIME OPERATING MENU
SETTING SETTING MENU
VAC99%SET
OILCHG SETPRE-INSTALL800 HOURS
OILCHG RESET PRESS OVER 3
SECONDS RETURN ALARM & OIL
CHANGE RESET TIME
Purf DELAY
Purf TIME
TIME SETTING MENU
1.VACUUM RELEASE TIME
2.SAFETYCONTROLTIME
3.SECONDARYTRANSIT STOPTIME
4.EVERYINDEX TIMEDELAY
5.HEATING TIME LIMIT(6 SECONDS
)
6.BROKEN ELEMENTDETECTOR OFF
BYPASS

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INPUTMENU
CHECK X00-X07
CHECK X10-X17
OUTPUTMENU
CHECK Y00-Y07
CHECK Y10-Y17
ULVUSUALMENU
PRESS DELTO CLEARUNUSUAL
MESSAGE

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VACUUM DEGREE &PERCENTAGE
OILCHANGE TIME &READING-FINAL
INPUTMENU 1
1. ACTION - ON
2. NO ACTION - OFF
INPUTMENU 2
1. ACTION - ON
2.NO ACTION - OFF

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OUTPUT1
1. ACTION - ON
2. NO ACTION - OFF
OUTPUTMENU 2
1. ACTION - ON
2.NO ACTION - OFF
INPUT-OUTPUTCONTROLMENU 1
1. MACHINE OPERATING CAN TO
CONTROLCONDITION
2. ACTION LIGHTON

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ITEN 1 SETTING MENU
1. VACUUM CONTROL
2. VACUUM TIME
3. GAS TIME
4. SEALTIME
5. COOLTIME
6. Purf
7. VACUUM %
8. VACUUM 99% + TIME
9. VACUUM PULSE ON
10. VACUUM PULSE OFF
11. PRESS DESCRIPTION TO SETITEN
NAME
ITEN SETTING MENU
1.CHANGE ITEM PRESS CLEAR
NEWITEN ENTER LIGHT
ON
2.ITEN TIME SET 8 SETS
INPUT-OUTPUTCONTROLMENU 2
1.MACHINE OPERATING CAN TO
CONTROLCONDITION
2.ACTION LIGHTON

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ITEM 4 SETTING MENU
AS SAME AS MENU 1
ITEM 3 SETTING MENU
AS SAME AS MENU 1
ITEM 2 SETTING MENU
AS SAME AS MENU 1

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ITEM 5 SETTING MENU
AS SAME AS MENU 1
ITEM 6 SETTING MENU
AS SAME AS MENU 1
ITEM 7 SETTING MENU
AS SAME AS MENU 1

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ITEM SETTING KEYMANU
1. PRESS DISPLAYWINDOW(1234567)
2. ENTER ITEM NAME
3. PRESS ENTER TO COMPLETE
4. PRESS EXIT TO QUIT
ITEM 8 SETTING MENU
AS SAME AS MENU 1

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4. MAINTENANCE
4.1 Basic Maintenance
The following maintenance procedures should be followed no matter what model
Promarks machine you own.
4.1.1 Daily Visual Inspection
Your machine should have the following items inspected daily. If this inspection is
performed daily prior to the start of your days production you will find that your
machine will always perform consistently, last longer and suffer less down time.
A. Teflon Covers
1. Clean if they have any foreign mater adhering to them
2. Look for any burned spots, cuts or tears. Replace if needed.
B. Vacuum Pump Oil
1. Check the oil level. Fill if below Minimum on the sight gauge. Refer to Fig. 1 on
page 6.
2. Replace the oil after 500 hours of operating time.
C. Vacuum Chamber Lid Gasket
1. Check for general wear
2. Check for damage
3. Replace as needed.
D. Pressure Bar Rubber: On TC and some SC machines this is the rubber part found
in the lid of your machine that meets with the seal bar when the machine is in
operation. In other SC machines and in all DC machines this is the rubber part that
is located on the chamber’s base that meets with the seal bar when the machine is in
operation.
1 Check for excessive wear.
2. Check for burnt spots, cuts and tears.
3. Replace as needed.
E. Vacuum Pump Motor Sound
1. Listen for the smooth, normal sound of your vacuum pump.
2. If any abnormal sounds are detected TURN OFF YOUR MACHINE RIGHT
AWAY and perform a trouble shooting procedure.

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4.1.2 Daily cleaning
Important Note: The following daily cleaning points are meant to help keep your
machine in proper working order. They are in no way intended to provide the
required level of sanitation needed for the packaging of food products. As noted
earlier in this manual your company should consult with an expert in the sanitation
field to design a robust sanitation routine when packaging food products.
1. Clean the seal bar’s Teflon tape very carefully using a rag and a mild organic
solvent. DO NOT directly wash down this area of the machine.
2. Clean the rubber pad in the seal pressure bar. Once again use a rag and a mild
organic solvent. DO NOT directly wash down this area of the machine.
3. Wipe down the stainless steel housing using an approved
stainless steel cleaner.
4. On machines with clear chamber lids or viewing windows clean them using
a mild glass cleaner.
5. If your machine is an SC Series or a DC Series unit open the housing access door
and visually check for oil or debris around the vacuum pump area. If you see
anything that needs to be cleaned DO NOT start cleaning until the machine is
properly locked out and tagged out.
4.2 VACUUM PUMP MAINTENANCE
For detailed information concerning maintenance and repair of your machine’s vacuum
pump please
refer to the manufactures operating manual that was packaged with your new machine.
4.3SEAL BAR MAINTENANCE
A. Replacing the Teflon Cover
1. Remove the seal bars from your machine.
a. Seal bars are located in the chamber on all TC Series machines and some
smaller SC Series machines.