XpressFill XF460 User manual

XpressFill XF460 / XF260

Congratulations on the purchase of your XpressFill Bottle filling machine.
Thank you for choosing our handcrafted bottle filler as the technology to bottle 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
265 Prado Road, Suite 1
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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805.541.0100
Toll free 844.361.2750
[email protected]
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Important Safety Instructions
Misuse of the bottle-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 fire could result if the electrical supply for the bottle filler covered in this manual is not correctly
installed or if the bottle filler has been improperly grounded. Do not use the bottle filler covered in this manual
unless you are certain the electrical supply has been correctly installed and the bottle filler has been properly
grounded.
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Safety Warnings

Table of Contents
1Introduction
2Set Up Your Filler
3Gas Sparge Option
4Troubleshooting
5Cleaning Your Filler
6Additional 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.

2
Set Up Your Filler
1. Unpack the filler from the box. Place the filler on the flat
surface where you plan to bottle.
Tip: To get familiar with your filler, you may want to
initially test it with water.
2. Connect the quick connect plug into the machine. Make sure
the inline strainer is mounted in the correct direction (an
arrow on the side shows the flow path). Then place the other
end of the Transfer Kit in your product.
Note: Your product needs to be placed below the filler to
avoid differences in fill levels.
3. Plug the filler into a wall outlet. Turn on the Power Switch.
The Digital Timer shows time in seconds.
Note: A power conditioned/surge protector is highly
recommended.
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Optional 1/4” hose barb input
for gas purge/sparge
Product input
Power cord receptacle/
fuse/spare fuse
(see page 12)

4. To change the fill time on your XF460, simply follow
these steps:
a. Each digit can be changed with the numbered push
button below the display. Once you dial in your desired
time, press the RST (Reset) button to save the changes
b. Refer to your flow calibration sheet to get an idea
where to start with the time setting for your volume of
product.
5. Place your bottles under each of the four spouts. Push the
start button or hold the manual button to allow the pump to
prime until you notice a consistent flow.
Note: To make sure there is no air in the flow path, turn
the inline strainer upside down while the pump is priming.
This ensures that the air bubbles in the strainer housing
mostly dissolves, although a little air bubble in the strainer
is normal.
6. Empty the bottles and place them back under the spouts,
then press the start button. The digital timer will count
down the fill time. During the first cycle, be ready to hit
the stop button in case you set the time too long. You then
can refine your level by changing the time.
Each bottling session may require slightly different times
for the same volume, mainly due to the temperature of the
product.
If the filler is equipped with the gas option, simply press
the Gas button for as long as desired; approximately 35
seconds for a 750ml bottle.
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If your filler has the gas sparge option, first make sure you have the hose going into the filler safely connected to
your gas tank and pressure regulator. The recommended pressure is 20 - 30 psi. To flush your bottle, simply push the
“Gas” button for the desired length of time (1-3 seconds) before you start the fill cycle.
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Before calling the factory, please read through the Troubleshooting Guide.
Bottle Filler Is Not Priming
The XF460/260 Bottle Filler is equipped with a diaphragm pump. Over time the valve kit for the pump, depending
on the age and use, might lose some of its effectiveness. This is an easily exchangeable part. The indication that the
valve kit has failed is that you hear the pump running, but the pump does not prime.
Uneven Fill Levels
Please note that the XF460/260 is a volumetric filler, not a level filler. You might encounter different fill lines in
your bottles due to differences in your bottles. Your bottle might have the same weight, but have slight variances in
wall thickness, neck size, punt, etc. This often translates to slightly different fill heights.
If you encounter a sudden difference in your fill levels, an orifice in the machine might be partly clogged. Run
warm water with your cleaning solution several times through the machine. If that does not solve the problem,
please contact us to evaluate further actions.
Dripping Spouts
Sometimes dripping occurs after a fill cycle for different reasons. One could be a particulate caught in a check valve.
Simply run your fill cycle a couple of times, warmwater or your cleaning solution. If the problem persists contact
XpressFill for trouble shooting technical assistance
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Please note: You are responsible to ensure that your filler 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 efficient performance from your filler. Please use caution when using any cleaning product.
For general cleaning, we highly recommend a product called PBW by Five Star Chemicals. It is safe, fast,
effective and our customers have been happy with the results. To clean your XpressFill, begin by flushing your filler
with 2 gallons of plain warm water. Follow the warm water flush with a mixture of 2 ounces of PBW cleaner
dissolved in 2 gallons of water. Allow the PBW to soak inside your filler for a few minutes. When using PBW in
food processing areas, the equipment that has been cleaned must be rinsed with potable water.
After cleaning with PBW, the manufacturer recommends sanitizing prior to the next use. Saniclean, also from
Five Star Chemicals, is highly effective and completely food grade if diluted correctly per the manufacturer's
instructions. Use 1 once of the sanitizer in 3 gallons of water, and follow the steps according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
Before storing your XpressFill, flush your filler with 2 gallons of warm water. Be sure you get all water out of
the flow path. This is done by continuing to run the pump until it runs dry. In order to get the last of the water out of
the filler, carefully tip the filler upside down several times to allow all liquid in the flow path to empty. USE
CAUTION, it is best to have at least 2 people involved in the cleaning process.
DANGER: Read and follow all manufacturers’ instructions.
Corrosive to skin and eye. Contains Phosphoric Acid. 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.
Contains Phosphoric Acid, a known corrosive.
Alternative Cleaning and Sanitizing Routine
1. Wash with a 1% caustic soda solution 1
2. Then rinse with 1% citric acid solution 2
3. And finally flush with clear, potable water
11% caustic soda solution (aka sodium hydroxide or lye)
4 grams by weight = teaspoon
2 teaspoons (7-8 grams by weight) caustic soda + 1 quart water = 1% solution
add soda to warm water to avoid splash back
21% citric acid solution
2 teaspoons (7-8 grams by weight) citric acid + 1 quart water (approximately) = 1% solution
(Ball brand used in jam making)
2 teaspoons citric acid = 1/2 cup lemon juice
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