XpressFill XF4500C User manual

XpressFill XF4500C

Congratulations on the purchase of your XpressFill Can filling machine.
Thank you for choosing our handcrafted can filler as the technology to can your passion. We look forward to
assisting you in experiencing the best performance from your filler.
This manual is written with your safety and convenience in mind. We highly recommend reading the manual before
using your filler for the first time.
If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact us.
XpressFill Systems LLC
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San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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805.541.0100
Toll free 844.361.2750
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Important Safety Instructions
Misuse of the can-filling 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 unqualified Service Technicians or non-original
replacement parts. All repairs must be performed by a qualified Service Technician or with the approval from an
XpressFill Technician. Only original factory replacement parts should be used.
Electrical shock or fi re could result if the electrical supply for the can filler covered in this manual is not correctly
installed or if the can filler has been improperly grounded. Do not use the can filler covered in this manual unless
you are certain the electrical supply has been correctly installed and the can filler has been properly grounded.
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Safety Warnings

Table of Contents
1Introduction
2Know Your Filler
3Set Up Your Filler
4Operating Procedures
5Troubleshooting
6Cleaning and Sanitizing
7Additional Information
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Introduction
XpressFill Product Guarantee
We guarantee our products to be free of defects in materials and workmanship. The filler will be repaired or replaced
if, upon inspection at the factory, the filler is found to be defective in materials or workmanship.
This guarantee does not apply to damage resulting from normal wear and tear, accident, abuse, negligence or
shipping. The guarantee may be rendered invalid if the customer has made repairs or alteration to the machine
without first consulting XpressFill Systems LLC.

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Know Your Filler
1. Can fill indicator light
2. Can pressure adjustment (knob 30 turns)
3. Pressure Gauge
4. Fill toggle switch (3 positions)
∙ Start fill
∙ Stop fill
∙ can release
5. Top off button
6. Pressure release switch
7. Fill and purge spout
8. Level sensor
9. Pressure release tube
10. Can neck filler stopper
11. Pneumatic ram
12. Can foot rest
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The below diagram highlights the important features on your filler, which will be referenced throughout this manual.
Being familiar with each of these and their functions will make your filling experience easier.
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1. Fill Indicator Light: This green light will turn on
while the liquid is flowing from the spout.
2. Can Pressure Adjustment Knob: This knob allows
you to adjust the pressure inside your can. Turning
the knob counterclockwise will lower the pressure,
while turning it clockwise will increase the pressure.
This will typically only need to be adjusted when
starting a new filling session and during cleaning.
3. Pressure Gauge: Indicates the pressure inside the
can.
4. Fill Switch: The three (3) position fill switch turns
the fill cycle on (up position), turns the fill cycle off
but maintains a seal (center position), and releases
the can supporting foot rest after the can pressure
has been safely released (down position).
5. Top Off button This button allows you to add a
“shot” of beverage after the can has been released
from the stopper. This action will create an
additional volume of foam o which to place the lid
prior to seaming. This action is optional depending
on the desired amount of foam.
6. Pressure Release Switch: This switch is used to
manually control a valve to release the pressure in
the can. The switch should be in the down position
to start the fill sequence so the can will pressurize.
Once the fill is complete, set the Fill Toggle Switch
to the “Stop Fill” position and flip the Pressure
Release Switch to the up position to release the
pressure in the can.
7. Fill and Purge Spout: This spout is used for the gas
flush and liquid filling.
8. Level Sensor: This sensor sets the level at which the
flow will stop and be positioned up or down to
change the fill level to your specifications. Be
careful not to pull on the electrical wire.
9. Pressure Release Tube: This tube is vented to relieve
the pressure in your can.
10. Stopper: The stopper seals your can and helps to
control the level your can is filled to.
11. Pneumatic Ram: The pneumatic ram lifts the can
foot rest and is activated when the filling sequence
begins.
12. Can Foot Rest: These feet will hold your can
securely in place once the fill sequence is started.
Do not put your hands between the can and the foot
to prevent injury.
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Setting Up Your Filler
and Filling Your First Can
Required Equipment
•XF4500C can filler
•Pressurized CO2 tank and 1/4" hosing (an additional CO2 tank can be used or a ‘Y’ fitting from your CO2 tank)
•Air compressor and 1/4" hosing
•Outlet container and 1/4" hosing
(See Figure 2 on page 9)
Connect the air/CO2 and inlet from the keg hosing
to their respective attachment points shown in
Figure 1.
Note: Some air/CO2 and liquid will come out of
the vent in operation. The output labeled “Vent”
should be connected to a container to collect any
liquid.
Figure 1

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1. Air compressor
2. CO2 tank
3. CO2 regulator
4. CO2 line to keg inlet
5. Pressurized keg
6. Line to “Inlet” input on filler
7. CO2 line to “CO2” input on filler
8. Compressed air line to “Air” input on filler
The recommended operating pressures for the CO2 and air compressor are listed below. Please keep in mind that
varying temperatures and product properties will mean that adjusting the pressures will be necessary for your
product. You are encouraged to adjust these pressures carefully until you find a combination that works for your
product and bottling environment.
Pressure Recommendations
Air: 30 psi recommended
CO2: 30 psi recommended
Tip: Please see page 12 for “Adjusting Pressure” to set pressures outside the recommended settings.
Warning: Follow the recommended settings of the equipment you are using. Exceeding manufacture recommended
settings may result in injury to self and others, as well as damage and/or failure of the machine.
Figure 2

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Operating Procedures
Step By Step
1. You will first want to unpack your filler from the
shipping box and spread the components out on a
large flat surface. Make sure that you also have the
following:
a. Pressurized CO2 tank with regulator and
connecting hosing (we recommend a wye as well,
see setup diagram for details).
b. Air compressor and 1/4" hosing
c. A small (.5 liter or so) catch container for
collecting vented liquid.
2. Place your filler on a flat surface where you plan to
can, ensuring that you have access to a standard wall
outlet or extension cord. Place the liquid and CO2
tanks, as well as the air compressor, nearby.
3. Attach the support legs by sliding the legs between
the enclosure and the rubber feet. The support legs
should extend forward, however if you extend them
out the back you need to clamp them to the flat
surface.
4. Begin by plugging the provided power cord into your
machine, and then plug it into the wall outlet. Flip the
Power Switch on the right side to turn on the filler.
Confirm the cleaning switches on the left side are in
the down position (Fill Mode).
5. Toggle the fill switches to the full up position (Start
Fill Position). Wait a few seconds to verify that the
green fill light illuminates.
6. Flip the fill switch back down to the Release Can
Position, the green fill light will turn off.
7. Once you are sure the filler is powering up properly,
turn off the power switch on the right side of filler.
8. Make sure the Pressure Relief Switch is in the off
position (Down).
The valves on the tanks should be off.
It is highly recommended that waster be used during the initial set up procedure. Water allows you to
familiarize yourself with the filler by removing most variables related to your product, for ease of operation,
and the reduction of waste of your product.