Sipromac 560A User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
VACCUM
MACHINE
560A

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This symbol points out important safety instructionswhich, if notfollowed, couldendanger
thepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyofyourselfandothers.Readandfollowallinstructions
in this manual before attempting to operate your machine.
Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
General Operation
•Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before
starting. Keep this manual in a safe place for further and regular reference and for ordering
replacement parts.
•Only allow responsible individuals familiar with the instructions to operate the machine. Be
sure to know controls and how to stop the machine quickly.
•Never put your hands near moving parts.
•Only allow qualified individuals for the maintenance of your machine.
•Remove all obstacles, which may interfere with the machine functions.
•Clear the work area such as electrical wires, buckets, knives etc.
•Be sure that everyone else is clear of your work area before operating the machine.
•Do not sit nor stand on the machine.
•Always turn off the machine after your work is done. Never leave a running machine
unattended.
•Always disconnect and wait till the machine has cooled before attempting any maintenance.
•Do not wear loose fitting clothes or jewelry as they may get caught in moving parts of the
machine.
•Always wear security shoes, to prevent injury caused by moving the machine or objects falling
from the machine.
•Never exceed the time limit to seal, which is recommended by the manufacturer. This is to
avoid any damage that may be caused to the sealing bars and to eliminate the risk of fire in
the machine. Thus avoiding corporal burns.
•Never touch the sealing bars after they have been used, this will avoid corporal burns. Wait a
few minutes to let the machine cool down before touching.
•Always make sure that the sealing bars are well installed in their "Guide Blocks" before
starting a cycle.
•Never incline the machine more than 30 degrees, it may tip over and hurt someone seriously.
•Work only in daylight or good artificial light.
Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs!

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Service
•Use proper containers when draining the oil. Do not use food or beverage containers that may
mislead someone into drinking from them. Properly dispose of the containers, or store in a
safe place immediately following the draining of the oil.
•Prior to disposal, determine the proper method to dispose of waste from your local office of
Environmental Protection Agency. Recycling centers are established to properly dispose of
materials in an environmentally safe fashion.
Do not pour oil or other fluids into the ground, down a drain or into a body of
water.
Warning-Your responsibility:
This machine should only be operated by personal who can read, understand and respect
warnings and instructions regarding this machine in the owners manual. Save these
instructions for future reference.

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VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINES-OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Setting up the machine
2. Electrical connection
3. Operation 3.1 Working principles
3.2 Special packaging
3.2.1 Gas flushing
3.2.2 Electrical bag cut (optional)
3.3 Vacuum packaging operation
3.3.1 Basics
3.3.2 Functions menu
3.3.2.1 Create a program
3.3.2.2 Delete a program
3.3.2.3 Select operating mode
3.3.3 Programs menu
3.3.3.1 Program identification
3.3.3.2 Vacuum time setting (sensor disabled)
3.3.3.3 Vacuum level setting (sensor enabled)
3.3.3.4 Vacuum plus time setting (sensor enabled)
3.3.3.5 Gas time setting (sensor disabled)
3.3.3.6 Gas flush level setting (sensor enabled)
3.3.3.7 Sealing time setting
3.3.4 Vacuum cycle execution
3.3.5 System monitor
3.4 Daily cleaning
4. Trouble shooting
4.1 Failure during a packaging cycle
4.2 Insufficient vacuum
4.2.1 Leakage in the bag
4.2.2 No leakage in the bag
4.2.3 Insufficient vacuum in the chamber
4.3 Faulty seal
4.3.1 Insufficient seal
4.3.2 No seal
4.3.3 Permanent sealing current
4.3.4 Seal does not stick
4.4 Fault in the valves
4.5 Control board failure
5. Regular maintenance

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SIPROMAC INC.
VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINES
1. SETTING UP THE MACHINE:
Before choosing the site for the machine, please consider that you will also need room
forpackagedand non-packaged products apart from the space neededforthe machine
itself.
Keep in mind that the machine must not be set up upon uneven ground. Especiallywith
mobile models, the weight of the pump mightthen cause warpingof the machine. Then
the lid will not fit correctly.
Before starting to work, check the oil view glass on the pump, if there is a sufficient
quantity of oil in the pump. Never use oil other than recommended by the producer.
Never exceed maximum quantity of oil indicated, when adding or changing oil. Verify
weekly.
Normal ambient temperature for the vacuum pump is between 10 to 70oC.For
temperature below 10oC; it is recommended to use synthetic oil. Please consult
factory and pump manufacturer manual for more information or when ambient
temperature are outside normal limits
2. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION:
Electrical connections must be made by qualified personnel. This person must make
sure that the electrical entries corresponds to the proper voltage and amperage of the
machine. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS: This appliance must be connected to a
grounded,metal,permanentwiringsystem;oran equipment-grounding conductormust
berunwith the circuitconductorsand connected to theequipment-groundingterminalor
lead on the appliance. A qualified electrician should be consulted if there is any doubt
as to whether an outlet box is properly grounded.
All vacuum machines are supplied with an electrical schematic drawing.
An important step in connecting the machine is to make sure that the pump turns in
its correct rotation.
The pump should not rotate more than 3 to 4 seconds in the wrong rotation or it
may cause serious damage. The proper rotation is indicated by an arrow on the
pump motor.
3.OPERATION:
3.1 Working principles:
A vacuum packaging cycle is made of 3 stages. First the vacuum is made, the air is
completely taken out of the chamber and from bag containing the product. (See figure
1). Then it is possible to inject neutral gas from the nozzles, if the product is delicate.

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Finally, a mechanism pushes the sealing bar to the rubber support to seal the bag.
To obtain nice packages, the products and the bags have to be of proportional sizes.
The bag's opening should never exceed 50 cm(2") past the seal bars. The product
shouldbe centered in heightin relationto the sealbarbyadjustingthespacersprovided.
To obtain a good seal, make sure that no residue of fat is left between the bag's inner
sides where sealing is done.
3.2 Special packaging:
3.2.1 Gas flushing (option):
There is an atmospheric pressure of 1 kg/ sq. cm (14 lbs/sq. inch) upon products when
fully evacuated. Products which can be damaged by high pressure must be packaged
with a partial vacuum, or the pressure must be counterbalance by inflating the bag with
gas (nitrogen or carbon dioxide) before sealing after evacuation.
For gas flushing, the bags are placed on the sealing bars, the open end placed over
the gas nozzles mounted alongside the sealing bar. After evacuation, the vacuum
valve closes and the gas valve opens. Gas time (sec.) can be set in the program
menu.

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The necessary gas tank and pressure valve mounted on tank is not supplied, The
pressure of the gas regulator should be set at approximately 1/3 kg/sq. cm
( 5 lbs/sq.inch.). Each machine has an adaptor for gas connection when gas flush
option is ordered.
3.2.2 Electrical bag cut (optional):
This option is used to obtain a package that the excess bagtail is cut off close to the
seal (cannot be used with top and bottom sealing).
3.3 Vacuum packaging operation:
Note: Refer to the menus structure on page 13 and the keyboard detail on page 14.
3.3.1 Basics:
Use key "POWER" to power ON / OFF the vacuum packaging machine. When the
unit is energized, the identification of the last executed program is displayed on LCD
screen. To disconnect, use the "POWER" key to turn off the machine , then remove
plug from outlet. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the
cord. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing or cleaning.
Use the "ESC" key to change over from the programs menu to the functions menu
and from the functions menu to the programs menu.
In functions menu, use key "SELECT" to select a function and key
"ENTER" to accede and executed the selection.
In programs menu, use key "SELECT" to select a program and key
"ENTER" to accede and modify the selection.
In programs submenu, use key "ENTER" to pass over the parameters and point to
the following one; the parameters are blinking to point out the acquisition mode. A
return to programs menu is performed automatically following the last parameter
acquisition.
In program submenu, use key "ESC" to get back to the programs menu. Strike any key
to clear the error messages which may be displayed on LCD screen.
3.3.2 Functions menu:
3.3.2.1 Create a program:
When executing the "create a program" function, the program submenu is
acceded, starting with the identification. The initial identification "Pxx NO NAME"
is given to the program and all parameters are established to zero; the program
number is allocated automatically.

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3.3.2.2 Delete a program:
When executing the "delete a program" function, the programs menu is
acceded and the number of the first program in memory is blinking to point out
the deletion mode. Use key "SELECT" to select a program and key "ENTER" to
accede and confirm deletion of the selection. Use key "ESC" to unconfirm a
deletion and to leave the function. When leaving the function, the number of the
actual program on LCD screen cease to blink.
3.3.2.3 Select operating mode:
When executing the "select operating mode" function, which is available
only for the automatic units, the actual selection is blinking to point out the
acquisition mode. Use key "SELECT" to get through the operating modes, which
are automatic, semi-automatic and manual; the validation of the selected
operating mode is performed automatically. Use key "ESC" or "ENTER" to leave
the function and get back to the program menu.
3.3.3 Programs menu:
3.3.3.1 Program identification:
For a selected program, set the identification, using the numeric keyboard
characters chart;pressnumerickeyuntilthe desired characterisselected(4times
for the numeric value). Use key"ENTER" to validate the character and to validate
the characters string at the end(the new characters string is blinking). In a middle
of an acquisition, use key "ESC" to come backward and erase one or several
characters.
Example:EXAMPLE 1 keys 2, 2, ENTER E
(9 characters) keys 8, 8, 8, ENTER X
keys 1, ENTER A
keys 5, ENTER M
keys 6, ENTER P
keys 4, 4, 4, ENTER L
keys 2, 2, ENTER E
keys 9, 9, 9, ENTER space
keys 1, 1, 1, 1, ENTER 1
key ENTER to validate the characters string
3.3.3.2 Vacuum time setting (sensor disabled):
For a selected program set the vacuum time, in seconds; the validation is
automatically performed following the second digit entry (the new vacuum time is
blinking). In a middle of an acquisition, use key "ENTER" to validate the vacuum
time and key "ESC" to come backward and start over with a new acquisition (the
old vacuum time is blinking).

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Examples: 1s keys 0, 1 or 1, ENTER
15s keys 1, 5
3.3.3.3 Vacuum level setting (sensor enabled)
For a selected program set the vacuum level, starting with the values; the
decimal point is automatically inserted following the second digit entry and the
validation is automatically performed following the third digit entry (the new
vacuum level is blinking). The vacuum level is rounded off to the nearest half
value. In the middle of an acquisition, use key "ENTER" to validate the vacuum
level and key "ESC" to come backward and start over with a new acquisition
(the old vacuum level is blinking). Set vacuum level to zero to bypass the
pressure transducer and proceed only using the vacuum plus time.
Examples: 90.0% keys 9, 0, 0 or 9, 0, ENTER or
keys 9, 0, 1 or 9, 0, 2 or 9, 0, 3 or 9, 0, 4
97.5% keys 9, 7, 5 or
keys 9, 7, 6 or 9, 0, 7 or 9, 0, 8 or 9, 0, 9
0.0% keys 0, 0, 0 or 0, ENTER
3.3.3.4 Vacuum plus time setting (sensor enabled)
For a selected program set the vacuum plus time, in seconds; the validation is
automatically performed following the second digit entry (the new vacuum plus
time is blinking). In a middle of an acquisition, use key "ENTER" to validate the
vacuum plus time and key "ESC" to come backward and start over with a new
acquisition (the old vacuum plus time is blinking).
Examples: 1s keys 0, 1 or 1, ENTER
15s keys 1, 5
3.3.3.5 Gas time setting (sensor disabled)
For a selected program set the gas time setting following the same procedure as
for the vacuum time. Keep in mind that increasing gas time decrease sealing
pressure. Some vacuum must be kept inside to assure proper functioning.
3.3.3.6 Gas flush level setting: (sensor enabled)
For a selected program set the gas flush level following the same procedure as
for the vacuum level; the maximum gas flush level setting is 10% below the
vacuum setting.
3.3.3.7 Sealing time setting:
For a selected program set the sealing, starting with the seconds; the decimal point is