Rapid Packaging Eastey Value Series User manual

VS1620
L-Bar Sealer Tunnel Combo Unit
Value Series
User Guide Rapid Packaging, Inc.
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VS1620
L-Bar Sealer Tunnel Combo Unit
Value Series
User Guide
Revised 12/18/2015
P/N VS000002 Rev D
Copyright and Trademarks
Copyright ©2013-2015 Eastey Enterprises, Inc.
All rights reserved. All trademarks and brand names
are the property of their respective owners.
Eastey Enterprises, Inc.
7041 Boone Ave. N.
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
Phone: [phone]; Fax [phone]
www.eastey.com

Contents
Safety.........................................................................................................7
Introduction ...............................................................................................8
General System Description .........................................................................................8
System Components.....................................................................................................8
Specifications................................................................................................................9
Dimensions.............................................................................................................10
Installation and Set Up ...........................................................................11
Unpacking...................................................................................................................11
Assembly ....................................................................................................................11
Product Tray...........................................................................................................11
Power Cord.............................................................................................................12
Location Requirements...............................................................................................12
Loading the Film..........................................................................................................13
Threading the Shrink Film...........................................................................................15
Aligning the Shrink Tunnel..........................................................................................16
Seal Head Height Adjustment.....................................................................................17
Operation .................................................................................................18
Tunnel Operation ........................................................................................................18
Main Power.............................................................................................................18
Conveyor and Blower..............................................................................................19
Tunnel Heat............................................................................................................19
Setting the Tunnel Temperature.............................................................................19
Blower Speed .........................................................................................................20
Conveyor Speed.....................................................................................................20
Sealer Operation.........................................................................................................20
Seal Time................................................................................................................20
Take Away Time.....................................................................................................21
Energizing Time......................................................................................................21
Sealing the Product ................................................................................................22
Shutting Down.............................................................................................................22
Maintenance ............................................................................................23
Sealer..........................................................................................................................23
Daily........................................................................................................................23
Shrink Tunnel..............................................................................................................23
Daily........................................................................................................................23
Monthly...................................................................................................................23
Electrical Schematic...............................................................................29
Illustrated Parts List ...............................................................................31
Warranty Statement ................................................................................44
Customer Support ...................................................................................47

Safety 7
Safety
Always disconnect electrical power before attempting maintenance to any electrical or
moving parts. Do not tamper with electrical wiring.
Keep hands away from moving conveyors and assemblies.
Never operate this or any moving equipment without all covers and guards in place.
Do not increase the factory settings on either the mechanical or electrical overload
devices.
Do not make any modifications to either the electrical circuitry or the mechanical
assemblies of this machinery.
Heat sealing equipment can become very hot after a period of use. Keep hands away
from hot surfaces if the machine is in operation or has been running recently.
Adequate ventilation should be provided at all times. The use of certain types of plastic
film in sealing or shrinking equipment may result in the release of hazardous fumes due
to the result of degradation of the film at high temperatures. Before using any plastic film
in this equipment the manufacturer or supplier of the film should be contacted for
specific information concerning the potential release of hazardous fumes.

8 Introduction
Introduction
General System Description
The Eastey L-Bar Sealer and Tunnel Combo will seal and shrink wrap a variety of
products all on one frame. The Eastey L-Bar Sealing Machine is very easy to set up and
operate.
System Components
Heat Tunnel
Seal Head
Frame
Take Away
Conveyor
Product
Tray
Leveling
Pads
Casters
Control
Panel
Sealer Table
Red Locking
Lever
Seal Time and
Take Away
Timers

Introduction 9
Specifications
Model
L-Bar Sealing Machine
Film Material
Polyolefin Shrink Film
8in (20cm) –18in (45 cm) width
Voltage
220VAC 50/60Hz 30 Amps
Machine Weight
662lbs (300kg)
Machine Dimensions
Length (A) = 85.6in (218cm)
Width (B) = 31.5in (80cm)
Height (C) = 53.5in (136cm)
Energizing Seal Band
Time Adjustment*
*See Caution.
Sealer Height
Adjustment
Wheel
Film
Roller
Magnet Hold
Down
Pinwheel
Roller

10 Introduction
Dimensions
See the table at the bottom of the previous page, page 9 (Machine Dimensions in the
Specifications table), for overall machine length, width, and height.
Height
(C)
Length
(A)
Side View End View
Width
(B)

Installation and Set Up 11
Installation and Set Up
Unpacking
Carefully unpack the Eastey L-Bar Sealer from the shipping carton.
Remove the shipping bolts and straps that secure the L-Bar Sealer and product tray to
the shipping pallet. Remove the product tray and lift the Case Taper off the pallet.
Attention! The Eastey L-Bar Sealer is a very heavy piece of
equipment and will require a forklift or several people to
move safely off the shipping pallet.
For shipping the product tray has been disassembled from the L-Bar Sealer.
Assembly
The Eastey L-Bar Sealer has been assembled at the factory and requires very little
assembly.
ProductTray
The product tray contains both the film roller and the perforating pinwheel. The product
tray has been disassembled from the sealer for shipping. There are 4 bolts that are
used to mount the product tray. Use the provided hardware to attach the product tray to
the in feed end of the L-Bar sealer.
L-Bar Sealer
Section
Product
Tray

12 Installation and Set Up
PowerCord
The Eastey L-Bar Sealer can be used in a variety of locations. To allow the option of
hard wiring the power cord into an existing electrical panel the Eastey L-Bar Sealer is
shipped without a three pronged plug attached to the power cord. If the L-Bar sealer is
going to be used with a typical three pronged outlet attach a certified and approved
three pronged plug to the power cord.
Attention! Ensure that any wiring complies with all electrical wiring
codes and specifications that apply to the installation
location.
Location Requirements
There are four casters located on the bottom of the L-Bar Sealer to help in moving the
machine. When the sealing machine is in the operating location adjust the four leveling
pads for correct height.
When installing the L-Bar Sealer please be aware of the following considerations:
1. The mounting surface is flat and level.
2. Alignment with any existing packaging lines or conveyors.
The machine should be placed on a flat, level floor so that it does not rock or move. We
recommend that the machine be securely locked in place when used.
When the Eastey L-Bar Sealer Tunnel Combo is positioned in the operating location you
will need access to:
1. The control panel.
2. Seal head handle.
3. Sealer table height adjustment wheel.
4. Sealer table horizontal red locking lever.
5. Shrink film roller.
6. Pin perforation wheels.
These locations are generally accessible from the operator side of the machine. The
film and pinwheel rollers are located under the product table.

Installation and Set Up 13
Aligning the Seal Head Limit Switch and Actuator
The seal head limit switch and limit switch actuator are located on the hinge upright
angle closest to the oven.
Attention! Ensure the limit switch and cap screw that activates it are
aligned and the cap screw adjusted so that the head will
activate the limit switch when the front seal bar is
approximately one-eighth to one-quarter inch from the lower
seal band.
Loading the Film
Load the new roll of polyolefin shrink film onto the film roller under the product tray.
Install the film roll so the center fold is at the back of the machine (the operator side is
considered the “Front” of the machine).
To load a roll of film:
Lift the shrink film roller off the roller mounts located beneath the product tray.
Loosen the locking knob on one of the film cores and slide it off the roller.
Install the new roll of shrink film onto the film roller.
Reinstall the film core.
Limit
Switch
Cap
Screw
View

14 Installation and Set Up
The film position is adjustable. Loosen the film core retaining collar lock knobs
and position the shrink film roll according to the product size. Retighten the
retaining collar locking knobs.
The pin perforation wheel punches little holes in the shrink wrap to allow air to evacuate
while in the shrink tunnel. Loosen the pin perforation adjustment knobs at each end of
the perforating wheel roller and move the perforation rollers away from the rubber roller.
Position the pin perforation rollers according to the product size. After threading the film
move the perforating wheels back to the operating position (against the rubber roller)
and retighten the pin perforation adjustment knobs.
The product tray position is adjustable. Loosen the product tray adjustment knob and
align the product tray with the center fold edge of the shrink film. Retighten the
adjustment knob.
Film Core
Thumb Screw
Locking Knobs
Pinwheel
Perforation
Rollers
Shrink Film
Roller
Product Tray
Adjustment Knob
Pin
Perforation
Adjustment
Knob
Pin
Perforation
Adjustment
Knob

Installation and Set Up 15
Film and Product Alignment Diagram
Threading the Shrink Film
Thread the shrink film over the perforating wheel and around the end roller. Immediately
after the end roller the shrink film will split, with the top of the film traveling over the
product tray and the bottom traveling underneath the product tray.
Film Threading Diagram
Perforation
Pinwheels
Product Tray
Film Core
Retaining Collar
Film Core
Retaining Collar
Operator
Side
End of
Tray
Product
Tray
Note the Film
Splits Here
End
Roller
Perforating
Wheel
Shrink Film
Roll
Rubber
Roller

16 Installation and Set Up
Aligning the Shrink Tunnel
When the film, product tray and product are correctly aligned, release the red lever
stopper and position the entire sealer and product tray assemblies in line with the shrink
tunnel opening centering the product down the center of the tunnel. Reset the red lever
stopper to lock the sealer assembly in position.
Red Lever
Stopper
Shrink
Tunnel
Opening
Sealer and
Product Tray
Assemblies

Installation and Set Up 17
Seal Head Height Adjustment
To adjust the vertical height of the sealing band, use the height adjustment wheel
located under the sealing assembly. Turn the wheel to move the seal band position up
or down.
Position the sealing band as near as possible to the center of the product to be sealed.
Seal Head Height
Adjustment Wheel
Sealing Band
Take Away
Conveyor
Center the sealing
band on the side of the
product to be sealed

18 Operation
Operation
The Eastey L-Bar Sealing Machine is very easy to operate. Become familiar with the
control panel and timers located on the operator side of the machine.
Tunnel Operation
MainPower
To begin operation turn, the “Main Switch” to the “ON”
position. The “Main Switch” controls power for both the
tunnel and sealer.
Energizing Seal Band
Time Adjustment*
*See Caution.

Operation 19
ConveyorandBlower
Press the Conveyor and Blower “ON” (green button) to start the conveyor
and blower in the heat tunnel.
To turn the conveyor and blower off press the red Conveyor and Blower
“OFF” button.
TunnelHeater
Turn the tunnel Heater Switch to the “ON” position.
SettingtheTunnelTemperature
Use the programmable switch to set the temperature
inside the shrink tunnel. The programmable switch will
display the current temperature inside the heat tunnel
(top) and the temperature setting.
Press the “SET” button to set the temperature.
Press this button to select the digit to change.
The selected digit will begin to flash.
Press the Up or Down arrows to change
the value of the selected digit.
Press the “SET” button to save the new values.
Attention! Do Not set the temperature higher than 350°. Setting the
temperature higher than 350° will damage the machine and the
product.
The output light will turn on while the tunnel is heating up.

20 Operation
BlowerSpeed
Use the “Blower SPEED” dial to set the air flow inside the shrink tunnel.
The blower speed will vary according to the product dimensions and film
properties.
ConveyorSpeed
Use the “Conveyor SPEED” dial to set the conveyor speed through the
shrink tunnel. The conveyor speed will vary according to the product
dimensions and film properties.
Sealer Operation
SealTime
Use the “Seal TIME” timer to set the seal time. The seal time is the amount of time that
the magnets will hold the seal head down on the film. The seal time may vary according
to the type of film in use.
When the seal bar frame is pressed down onto the film, it will
remain in position for the set time then automatically release. Do
not hold the seal bar down onto the film.
Ensure that the timer sliding switches are in the times one (X1)
and the second (Sec) positions. If the timing switches are in the
X10 and or the minute positions it will result in a ridiculous value
that is way out of operating range.
Attention! Move the “Seal TIME” switch in very small
increments.