Promax TC-280 User manual

TC-280
Table Top 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 PERSONAL SAFETY.................................................................................................. 2
1.3 FOOD SAFETY .......................................................................................................... 3
2. INSTALLATION..................................................................................................... 4
2.1 UNPACKING ................................................................................................................ 4
2.2 MOVING THE MACHINE ......................................................................................... 4
2.3 TC280 SPECIFICATION............................................................................................. 5
2.4 ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS........................................................................ 5
2.5 CHECK OIL LEVEL ................................................................................................... 6
2.6 POWER CONNECTION............................................................................................. 6
3. OPERATION........................................................................................................... 7
3.1 VACUUM SETTING GUIDELINES.......................................................................... 7
3.2 BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................. 7
3.3 OPTIONAL DEVICE................................................................................................... 7
3.3.1 GAS FLUSHING UNIT..................................................................................... 7
3.4 OPERATION OF THE PA-01 ANALOG CONTROL PANEL................................ 8
3.5 OPERATION OF THE PD-01 DIGITAL CONTROL PANEL................................ 9
3.6 OPERATION OF THE PNC-01 DIGITAL CONTROL PANEL ............................. 10
4. MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................... 15
4.1 BASIC MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................... 15
4.1.1 DAILY VISUAL INSPECTION ....................................................................... 15
4.1.2 DAILY CLEANING........................................................................................... 15
4.2 VACUUM PUMP MAINTENANCE........................................................................... 16
4.3 SEAL BAR MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................... 16
5. TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................ 17
5.1 PROBLEMS AND CORRECTIONS ........................................................................ 17
6. DRAWINGS ............................................................................................................20
6.1 PNEUMATIC DIAGRAM ......................................................................................... 20
6.2 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM ....................................................................................... 21
7. FABRICATION ......................................................................................................22
7.1 BODY DIAGRAM ...................................................................................................... 23-24
7.2 VACUUM CHAMBER DIAGRAM .......................................................................... 25-27
7.3 SEAL BAR CONFIGUATIONS ................................................................................ 28
7.3.1 SEAL BAR DIAGRAM STANDARD(F)......................................................... 28-29
7.3.2 SEAL BAR DIAGRAM(FC)............................................................................. 30-31
7.4 LID DIAGRAM .......................................................................................................... 32-33
7.5 ELECTRICAL BOX ................................................................................................... 34

General
This owner’s manual contains information relating to your Promax/ Promarks machine. It will provide
you with basic information concerning both operation and maintenance of your new machine. Please
read it carefully as failure to do so may result in bodily injury and / or damage to the equipment.
Please fill in the information below. You will find the information on the bill of lading and on the
machines identification tag. You will need this information when ordering replacement parts or
making technical inquiries.
Model # _____________________________
Serial # ______________________________
Ship Date: ____________________________
Owner: _______________________________
Location: _____________________________

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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 chamber style vacuum packaging machines are available in three basic designs, TC
(Table Top), SC (Free Standing Single Chamber) and DC (Double 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 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.
* 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 TC-280 Specifications
2.4 Environmental Requirements
The machine will start with difficultly if the air temperature is very low. The cause of this is
an increase in the vacuum pump’s oil viscosity due to low temperature. To prevent this, please
set up machine according to the installation checklist described below:
1.Temperature : around 5 ~ 40℃
2.Working elevation : between 0 ~ 1000 meters
3.Relative humidity : 30 ~ 95% RH
During operating, heat is generated by the vacuum pump and vacuum process, so the machine
temperature keeping around 70 ~ 80℃is normal. Also must have free air access for cooling.
A 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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2.5 Check 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 Power connection
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.

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3. OPERATION
3.1 Vacuum setting guildines
Pr
odu c ts Vacuum time/Sec. Storage life when stored at
2~ 6 ℃ / day
Fresh meat 30 10
Pork 30 10
Bee f 30 30
Meat with liquid 15~ 30 14
P a s ta 3~ 9 21
Sliced sausage 15 10
Cold cut s 9 10~ 21
3.2Basic operating instructions
Turn on the main switch and the LED display shows the operation menu, at this time, machine is
ready to operate.
Place the product to be packaged in a vacuum pouch. Place the bag in chamber with the open end
of bag across the sealing bar. (With a package that doesn’t completely fill the chamber, place
provided flat plates in the chamber to shorten vacuum time.)
Close the lid to start the cycle, the lid will open automatically when cycle is completed.
Take out the sealed product from vacuum chamber.You are ready to start the next cycle.
After all packaging is completed, please let the vacuum pump run for about 15 minutes, then turn
off the main switch to shut down the machine.
3.3Optional device
3.3.1 GAS FLUSHING UNIT
If your machine is equipped with an optional gas flush system please note the following points.
Make sure you have connected a regulated gas source to the gas inlet fitting
Do not set your regulator for a pressure of greater than 40psi
Place the open end of your package in front of the gas inlet nozzles
Do not tuck the bag under the gas nozzles