Vante 4160 User manual

Doc. No 41600833-01 Rev A1
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
TPE TUBE SEALER
Model 4160
Generator/Controller

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Vante®
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Tucson, AZ 85716 USA
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Part No. 41600833-01 Rev. A
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Preliminary Information
Document Scope
Use this manual as a guide for setting up, adjusting, and operating the model 4160 TPE Tube
Sealing System generator. The information in this manual is based on technical data that has
been verified and validated by Vante.
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for skilled personnel who understand the procedures for welding and
forming thermoplastic materials. Users assume any risks associated with setup and operation of
this product. Use the model 4160 TPE Tube Sealing System generator at your own discretion.
Exclusions and Limits of Liability
Vante makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and assumes no liability in connection with
any use of this information. Vante assumes no liability or obligation nor guarantees product
performance. The contents of this manual are not to be construed as license to operate under, nor
a recommendation to infringe upon, any patents.
Proprietary Information
The TPE Tube Sealing System is protected by U.S. patent numbers 77026592, 7084382,
7151243, 7211776, and 7326897. All rights are reserved. Copying of the protected designs
associated with the TPE Tube Sealing System is strictly prohibited without the prior written
consent of Vante.

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User Alerts
Throughout this document, WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES notify the reader of
important and critical information.
WARNING: A warning indicates a condition or procedure that could cause bodily harm.
Warnings are enclosed in bold-line boxes.
CAUTION: A caution indicates a condition or procedure that could result in damage to the
unit. Cautions are enclosed in thin-line boxes.
NOTE: A note indicates important, useful information.
Safety symbols
Warning, risk of electric shock
Warning (general)
NOTE: When the general warning symbol appears on a device label, refer to this user
manual for warning details.
Warning, hot surface
Earth (ground) terminal
Fuse
| On
O Off
CE Marking Information
For inquiries related to the CE marking of this product, please contact Vante at:
100 N. Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716 USA
[phone] (tel)
[phone] (fax)

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Table of Contents
Preliminary Information.................................................................................................................. v
Document Scope......................................................................................................................... v
Intended Audience...................................................................................................................... v
Exclusions and Limits of Liability.............................................................................................. v
Proprietary Information .............................................................................................................. v
User Alerts................................................................................................................................. vi
Safety symbols........................................................................................................................... vi
CE Marking Information ........................................................................................................... vi
List of Figures..............................................................................................................................viii
List of Tables ...............................................................................................................................viii
1. Product Overview.................................................................................................................... 1
1.1. Overview.......................................................................................................................... 1
1.2. Component Identification................................................................................................. 3
1.3. Operating Environment.................................................................................................... 6
1.4. Recommended Tubing ..................................................................................................... 6
1.5. Operational and Performance Safety Features................................................................. 6
2. Procedures for Use................................................................................................................... 9
2.1. Installation........................................................................................................................ 9
2.2. Startup ............................................................................................................................ 10
2.3. Run Cycle....................................................................................................................... 12
2.4. Cycle Interrupt Indicator................................................................................................ 14
2.5. System settings............................................................................................................... 15
2.6. Errors.............................................................................................................................. 16
2.7. Air sources...................................................................................................................... 16
2.8. COM port ....................................................................................................................... 17
2.9. T/C port.......................................................................................................................... 17
2.10. Sealing Head............................................................................................................... 17
2.11. Teflon Fiberglass Adhesive Barriers.......................................................................... 19
2.12. General process information....................................................................................... 20
2.13. Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................... 21
3. Maintenance........................................................................................................................... 23
3.1. Cleaning ......................................................................................................................... 23
3.2. Product Certification...................................................................................................... 23
4. Repair..................................................................................................................................... 25
4.1. General........................................................................................................................... 25
4.2. Fuse Replacement .......................................................................................................... 26
4.3. Returning Materials to Vante......................................................................................... 27
5. Manufacturer Warranty ......................................................................................................... 29
Index ............................................................................................................................................. 31

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List of Figures
Figure 1.1 TPE Sealing system components................................................................................... 3
Figure 1.2 Product labeling and components: rear view................................................................. 4
Figure 1.3 Voltage and fuse labels.................................................................................................. 4
Figure 1.4 Sealing head with safety switch .................................................................................... 7
Figure 2.1 Authentication screen diagram.................................................................................... 10
Figure 2.2 Automatically generated temporary key ..................................................................... 11
Figure 2.3 Main control screen..................................................................................................... 12
Figure 2.4 Confirm or cancel recipe changes ............................................................................... 14
Figure 2.5 System settings screen................................................................................................. 15
Figure 2.6 Sealing head indicator light......................................................................................... 17
Figure 2.7 Sealing head open/close .............................................................................................. 18
Figure 2.8 Sealing head activation switch .................................................................................... 18
Figure 2.9 Teflon fiberglass adhesive barrier application ............................................................ 19
Figure 4.1 Fuse holder .................................................................................................................. 26
List of Tables
Table 1.1 Product specifications..................................................................................................... 1
Table 1.2 Product component list ................................................................................................... 5
Table 1.3 Tubing specifications...................................................................................................... 6
Table 2.1 4160 TPE sealing system troubleshooting guide.......................................................... 21

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1. Product Overview
1.1. Overview
The Model 4160 TPE sealer generator includes a controller which, when coupled with the Model
4161 or Model 4162 sealing head, will provide automated sealing for a wide variety of
thermoplastic materials and sizes.
This sealing system is intended for use by personnel, trained by their organization in using this
equipment to seal thermoplastic elastomer (TPE and PVC) tubing or parts in a controlled
environment.
Vante devices meet or exceed appropriate electric safety standards and pose no electrical shock
hazard when used with properly fused and grounded outlets.
NOTE: “Sealer/generator” refers to the model 4160. “Sealing head” refers to the models
4161 and 4162.
Table 1.1 Product specifications
Manufacturer name
Vante®
Device name
TPE Tube Sealer
Mechanical
Dimensions
15.2 × 10.9 × 6.4 in. (38.6 × 27.7 × 16.2 cm)
13 × 2.75 × 2.25 in. (33 × 7 × 5.7 cm)
12.3 × 2.75 × 2.25 in (31.2 × 7 × 5.7 cm)
Controller: 4160
Sealing Head: 4162
4161
Operating weight:
14 lbs. (6.3 kg)
Shipping weight:
20 lbs (9 kg)
Electrical
Power Input
100VAC +/-10% 50/60 Hz 4A
115VAC +/-10% 50/60 Hz 4A
230VAC +/-10% 50/60 Hz 2A
Fuses
2 × 250 VAC, 5 × 20 mm T4A
2 × 250 VAC, 5 × 20 mm T4A
2 × 250 VAC, 5 × 20 mm T2A
Power output
< 200 watts DC
Air Supply Requirements
Clean, dry, regulated and filtered constant pressure air source
Line pressure( regulated)
90 psi (max)
CFM (min)
5 CFM

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Particulate filter
5 μm (maximum allowable particle)
Environmental
Specifications
Controlled environment
Use
Indoor use only
Operational temperature
15C –35C
Storage temperature
-25 C –60C
Humidity
70% maximum relative humidity, non-condensing
Altitude
2000m (max)
Over-voltage category
II
Pollution degree
2
Seal time (max)
180 seconds
Seal temperature
100°C –195 °C (max)