XpressFill XF4400 User manual

XpressFill XF4400/XF2200

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Congratulations on the purchase of your XpressFill Can Filling Machine
ank you for choosing our handcrafted can ller as the technology to “Bottle Your Passion”. We look
forward to assisting you in experiencing the best performance from your ller.
is manual is written with your safety in mind. We highly recommend reading the manual before using
your ller for the rst time.
If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact us.
XpressFill Systems LLC
265 Prado Road, Suite 1
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
USA
[phone]
toll free [phone]
sales@xpressll.com
www.xpressll.com
Important Safety Instructions
Misuse of the can lling machine can result in serious injury or death. Do not use the machine in any way
not covered in this manual or for any purpose other than those explained in the following pages.
Severe product damage and/or injury could result from the use of unqualied Service Technicians or
non-original replacement parts. All repairs must be performed by a qualied Service Technician or with
the approval from an XpressFill Technician. Only original factory replacement parts should be used.
Electrical shock or re could result if the electrical supply for the can ller covered in this manual is not
correctly installed or if the can ller has been improperly grounded. Do not use the can ller covered in
the manual unless you are certain the electrical supply has been correctly installed and the can ller has
been properly grounded.

Safety Warnings

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Set Up Your Filler
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1 Introduction
XpressFill Product Guarantee
We guarantee our products to be free of defects in materials and workmanship. e ller will be
repaired or replaced if, upon inspection at the factory, the ller is found to be defective in materials or
workmanship.
e guarantee does not apply to damage resulting from normal wear and tear, accident, abuse,
negligence or shipping. e guarantee may be rendered invalid if the customer has made repairs or
alterations to the machine without rst consulting XpressFill Systems LLC.

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2 Set Up Your Filler
1. Unpack the ller from the box. Place it on a at surface where you plan to ll your cans.
TIP: To get familiar with your ller, you may want to initially test it with water.
2. Unscrew the adjustment knobs holding the shelf to the machine. Plug the shelf ’s connector into
the mating connector on the left side of the ller.
3. Place a can on the shelf and raise the shelf into position to a point where the level sensor is where
you want the level of the liquid to be in the can. Screw in the adjustment knobs to hold the shelf in
place.
4. Connect a CO2 source to the 1/4” tube-to-stem connector provided. is is to purge your cans
before lling. e purge cycle is approximately 3 seconds.
5. Connect your carbonated beverage to the 3/8” tube-to-stem connector also provided. is connec-
tion is from your keg or brite tank.
TIP: You can use the same CO2 tank for your beverage and CO2 input. Only 2 to 4 psi input
pressure in required. Your desired beverage ow rate is determined by this pressure setting.

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6. Open the CO2 and beverage lines to the ller. Check for leaks before you continue.
7. Connect the power cord to the IPC inlet on the lower right side of the ller.
8. Turn the power switch on, it should illuminate. e power switch in located on the upper right side.
TIP: You can, if desired, use the surgical tubing provided to allow lling from the bottom of your cans.
is will help reduce the amount of foam. Hold the can along side of the spout and cut the tubing to a
length just above the bottom of the can. is tubing can also be used to make minor adjustments in the
lling level by moving the surgical tubing higher or lower on the larger liquid ll spout. e ll will not
stop until the uid has reached the point where the exposed metal of both the CO2 and beverage spouts
are contacted by the liquid simultaneously.
9. Place your cans, two at a time, on the shelf, engaging the small switch at the bottom of the shelf. Hold
the cans in place for the purge cycle and a few seconds of the ll cycle (this will allow the weight of the
partially lled can to hold the can in place). If you have a XF4400, repeat with the second pair of cans.
10. When the cans are full, check the level and make any adjustments as needed (raise/lower shelf or
raise/lower surgical tubing). If the level is satisfactory, remove the cans, two at a time, to your seamer.
11. Repeat steps 9 and 10 until you have nished lling all of your cans.

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3 Troubleshooting
If at any time you have issues with the setup or adjustment of your XF2200/XF4400 can lling
machine, or any questions about lling your product, please contact XpressFill at the number
listed on the front of this manual. We are always happy to assist you.
Premature Shut O
e XF2200/XF4400 is a Level Fill machine, meaning that the ow of product will automati-
cally shut o when liquid touches the exposed metal of the CO2 and beverage ll spouts simul-
taneously. If moisture is allowed to collect between the two spouts, the ller will prematurely
shut o, stopping the ll or not allowing the ll to begin at all. e machine senses that it has a
full can at the point there is contact between the spouts.
To correct this problem, dry the spouts thoroughly. Once completely dry, lling should resume.
Excessive Foaming
If your ll tends to foam excessively, you have a number of options.
One - reduce the pressure (psi) of the liquid input vessel to slow the rate of ow.
Two - use the surgical tubing to ll from the bottom of the can.
ree - reduce the temperature of the liquid - this can be the most critical factor to maintain a
higher level of CO2 in your product and minimizing the amount of foam. We recommend no
higher than 37oF.
Other Problems
If any other issues arise with the machine, it is best to call the factory to resolve them. We are
here to help.

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4 Cleaning & Sanitizing
Cleaning the Shelf
When cleaning/wiping the shelf,
wipe from left to right in order to
avoid damage to the switches.
Please note: You are responsible to ensure that your XpressFill ller is clean and does not contaminate
your product. We recommend a thorough cleaning before and after your bottling run.
Cleaning your XpressFill is quick and easy and is the single most important maintenance you can
perform to ensure long life and ecient performance from your ller. Please use caution when using
any cleaning product.
For general cleaning, we highly recommend a product called PBWTM by Five Star Chemicals. It is safe,
eective and our customers have been happy with the results. To clean your XpressFill, begin by
ushing your ller with 2 gallons of plain warm water. Place empty cans on the shelf to catch the
solution. Follow the warm water ush with a mixture of 1 ounce of PBW cleaner dissolved in 2 gallons
of water. Allow the PBW to soak inside your ller for a few minutes (Do this by removing the cans
from the shelf for a few minutes). It is recommended that the equipment that has been cleaned be
rinsed with potable water.
Danger: PBW can be harmful if swallowed. Can cause eye irritation. Contains sodium metasilicate and
sodium carbonate.
After cleaning with PBW, we recommend sanitizing prior to the next use. SanicleanTM, also from
PBW, is highly eective and completely food grand if diluted correctly per the manufacturer’s
instructions. Use 1 ounce of the sanitizer in 3 gallons of water and follow the steps according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Danger: Read and follow all manufacturer’s instructions. Corrosive to skin and eyes. Contains Phosphoric
Acid, a known corrosive. Harmful if swallowed. Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. Wear protective
goggles and clothing when using. Avoid contamination of food. DO NOT MIX SANICLEAN with
chlorinated cleaners as chlorine gas will result. See Label for more precautionary information.
Before storing your XpressFill, ush your ller with 2 gallons of warm water. Be sure to get all the
water out of the ow path by running air or CO2 through the liquid and CO2 inlet ports.