vc999 RS420 User manual

MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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Project Scope for Manuals
Machine Specifications
for
MERKLEY & SONS PACKING
SRS No.: RS35508410240
Web: 355
Index: 240
Loading: 650
Discharge: 450
Voltage: 220V 3ph/60 Hz
Product
Descriptions:
1. Bulk Links & Patties 2:1 2:1
2. Summer Sausage 4:1 4:1
Die Configurations:355/240(2:1) (4:1)
RS Flexible Material Specifications:
Form Web: 358 +/- 1mm
Non-Form Web 341 +/- 1mm
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Project Scope for Manuals
Machine Components
Heater Rods
ELR452855 FORM Bent Heater Rods 3
ELR452855 SEAL Bent Heater Rods 2 3
Bladders
PRS457854 SEAL Bladders 2
Bladders 2 0
Bladders 3 0
Seal Gaskets
PLA362100 (Bulk Links & Patties 2:1) 1
PLA362101 (Summer Sausage 4:1 ) 1
Infeed Station
FUG462536 Assm, Film Unwind (Upper Unwind)F 355 1
ARS451796 Toolbox RS Series 1
Forming Station
STL456164 Assm, Forming Station 1
PRS457282 Assm, pneumatic panel 1
PRS458690 Assm, form heat valve 1
Loading Station
STL454772 Assm, Knee Free 355/650 1
FTR453262 Gripper Chain 14.78
FTR451137 Master Link 2
STL460984 Assm, Short Mach. Kit 1
Sealing Station
STL456154 Assm, Seal Station 355 1
ELR462003 Assm, pnl 220V/60 Hz 1
FUG457126 Assm, NF unwind 355 1
PRS456273 Assm, pneu sl st 1
VAR458343 Assm, vc vlv mnST 1 1
Discharge Station
STL456462 Assm, disc 355/450 1
TRM460216 Assm, trim revlv trim removal 1
ARS461242 Assm, KK Water Cooler 1
Cutting Station
LTC452857 Assm, Rotary knife quick release shft 355 2
LTC452487 Assm, Rotary knife assembly 1
LTCR60148 Assm, Rotary knife hub assembly 8
CCT457862 Assm, cross cut knife 355 1
Vacuum Systems
VAR456606 Assm, vacfox 100 (VC Kansas City) 1(Sealing)
Printers/Labelers
Language Stickers
ARS452484 English Stickers 1
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Die Components
Dept Part # Description Qty
DFT 362010 form die top 355/240 1
DHP 362020 heater plate 355/240 2
DHP 362020_1htr back plate 355/240 2
DHP 362021 pyramid heat plate 355/240 1
DFB 362030 form die bottom 355/240 1
DFD 362040 div set 355/240 2:1 1
DFD 362041 div set 355/240 4:1 1
DFI 362042 div wall md 240/9.53 4
DFP 362052 fill plates 355/240 1
DFR 362050 radius plate 355/240 2:1 2
DFR 362051 radius plate 355/240 4:1 4
DST 362060 bladder seal die top 355/240 1
DPP 362070 bladder pusher plate 355/240 1
DSP 362071 total seal 355/240 1
DSB 362080 seal die bottom 355/240 1
DSS 362090 seal frame 355/240 2:1 1
DSS 362091 seal frame 355/240 4:1 1
PSP 362300 240/1680 loadsuprail 3
PSP 362301 240/450 disrail 3
PSP 362302 355/240/450 platform 1
PLA 362400 mold 355/230 2:1 1
PLA 362401 mold 355/230 4:1 1
DCA 362500 infeed die spacer 240/1680 2
DCA 362501 exit die spacer 240/1680 2
SGS 462586 assm, F grd 355/240/450 R (R65479) 1
SGS 462587 assm, F grd 355/240/450 L (R65480) 1
SGS 462588 assm, S grd 355/240/450 R (R65481) 1
SGS 462589 assm, S grd 355/240/450 L (R65482) 1
SGS 462590 assm,C grd 355.450.100r (R65483) 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 – SAFETY
SECTION 2 – TRANSPORTATION
SECTION 3 – INSTALLATION
SECTION 4 – INTERFACE / TOUCH SCREEN
SECTION 5 – MAINTENANCE & INSPECTION SCHEDULE
SECTION 6 – TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SECTION 7 – PNEUMATIC DIAGRAMS
SECTION 8 – ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS
SECTION 9 – PARTS LIST / ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS
SECTION 10 – DIE ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS

SECTION 1 - SAFETY

SAFETY
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
The following protective clothing is suggested when operation or servicing the machine:
•Protective eye wear
•Gloves
•Ear plugs
•Hard hat
•Steel-toe shoes
Loose clothing or metal jewelry (ie, watches and rings) should not be worn during
operation of this machine.
MAIN SWITCH
Before doing any repair work or change over to the machine turn the main switch off and
lock out power, air, and water. Before removing power purge water if dies are to be
removed.
EMERGENCY STOP
The machine is equipped with two emergency stop buttons, one on the seal station and
the other on the form station. The emergency stop buttons will dump all air pressure and
cutoff electricity to high voltage components only (vacuum pump, main motor, trim
canister, and heaters). Disengage the emergency stop by turning the switch clockwise.
Main Switch Emergency
Stop

SAFETY
COMPRESSED AIR
Before doing any repair work to the machine depress the lock out valve located in the
pneumatic cabinet. This will release air pressure to the high and low pressure manifolds.
The regulators for each manifold should display 0 psi when lock out valve is depressed.
SEALING STATION (back side)
High Pressure Regulator Low Pressure Regulator
Lock Out Valve

SAFETY
HAZARD AREAS OF THE MACHINE
Non-Forming/Sealing Station
Discharge/Cutting Loading Forming Infeed
Station Station Station Station
•The hazard areas of the machine are protected by safety guards.
•Each guard is unique and fits on the machine only one way.
oMagnetic safety switches are used in the guards.
•When the guard is lifted off the machine, the magnetic safety switch will stop the
machine cycle.
•Safety guards are to be inspected on a daily basis.
•It is possible for the flat guards to chip or crack.
•Damaged flat guards must be replaced immediately.
•Please contact VC999 parts department and provide machine model, serial, and die
numbers.
NEVER REACH UNDER OR AROUND GUARDS WHILE MACHINE IS ON.

SAFETY
FILM INFEED
ROTARY MOTION - DANGER OF INJURY
Keep all loose clothing, jewelry and fingers out of machine when advancing the machine.
FORMING AND SEALING STATION
CLOSING MOVEMENT - DANGER OF CRUSHING
HOT HEATING PLATE - DANGER OF BURNING
NEVER REACH UNDER THE GUARD WHEN MACHINE IS IN OPERATION.
Before doing any work in the forming or sealing area remove the safety guard.
Note: Heating plate is located under the die top. Wear protective gloves and handle the
die top by its edges. Store the die top in a safe place allowing it to cool. The assistance
of another person may be necessary when handling heavy dies.
DISCHARGE / CUTTING STATION
LINEAR MOTION – DANGER OF INJURY
NEVER REACH UNDER THE GUARD WHEN MACHINE IS IN OPERATION.
Before doing any work in the cross cutting area remove the safety guard.
When changing blades lock out and tag out compressed air.
Wear protective gloves when handling blades.
If the cross cut unit is removed from the machine cover the blade prior to transporting.
Hold the cross cut unit from the ends or top. Do not reach into the cutting area.
ROTARY MOTION – DANGER OF INJURY
BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL WHEN CHANGING THE KNIVES.
Hold the knife shaft at its ends. Store the knife in a protective sleeve.