XtraVac CM1440B Application guide

CM1440B
XtraVac • CM1440B
Vacuum Chamber Machine
Operation & Parts Manual
A Division of the Inauen Group ˜ Kansas City, MO USA
Tel. 800-728-2999 ˜ Fax 816-472-1999

Safe Operation Practices
General Operation
.Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before
starting. Keep this manual in a safe place for further and regular reference and for ordering
replacement parts.
.Only allow people who familiar with the instructions to operate the machine. Be sure to
know controls and how to stop the machine quickly.
.Do not put your hands near moving parts.
.Remove all obstacles, which may interfere with the machine functions.
.Clear the work area such as electrical wires, gloves, knives etc.
.Be sure that everyone else is clear of your work area before operating the machine.
.Do not sit nor stand on the machine.
.Be sure turn off the machine after your work is finished. Never leave a running machine
unattended.
.Always disconnect and wait until the machine has cooled before doing any maintenance.
.Do not wear loose fitting clothes or jewelry as they may get caught in moving parts of the
machine.
.Please wear security shoes, to avoid injury caused by moving the machine or objects falling
from the machine.
.Never exceed the time limit to seal, which is suggested by the manufacturer. This is to avoid
any damage that may be caused to the sealing bars and to reduce the risk of fire in the
machine.
.Never touch the sealing bars after they have been used, this will avoid corporal burns. Wait a
few minutes to let the machine cool down before touching.
.Make sure the sealing bars are well installed in their “Guide Blocks” before starting package.
.Never incline the machine more than 30 degrees, it may tip over and hurt someone seriously.
Your responsibility
This machine should only be operated by personal who can read, understand and respect
warnings and instruction regarding this machine in the owners manual.
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Content
Chapter:1 Safety precautions
1.1 Precautions of transportation, installation and packing
1.2 Precautions before and after machine starting
Chapter 2:Overall description of the machine
2.1 Features of the machine
2.2 Function of the machine
2.3 Product proper for this machine
2.4 Usage life of the machine
2.5 Marking location and content description
2.6 Specification of the machine
Chapter 3:Function description of the pushbuttons on the
panel
Chapter 4:Instructions of operation, maintenance and
troubleshooting
4.1 Operation sequence
4.2 Maintenance
4.3 Troubleshooting
4.4 Reinstall hooker of belt
Chapter 5:Related environment and accessories of the
machine
5.1 Accessory
5.2 Airborne noise level
5.3 Storage condition
5.4 Operation environment
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Chapter 1:Safety precautions
1.1 Precautions of transportation, installation and packing
1.1.1 Preparations before installation
1.1.1.1 Power requirement:
Voltage: Look at the nameplate
Current: Look at the nameplate
Frequency: 50/60Hz
Phase: 3Ø
1.1.1.2 Installation requirement
1.1.1.2.1 Prevent to install the machine in the environment full of dust and corrosive
atmosphere with acid and alkali.
1.1.1.2.2 Prevent to install the machine in the environment with abnormal vibration.
1.1.1.2.3 Prevent to install the machine under direct sunlight or near vapor. Such will
affect its vacuum degree.
1.1.1.2.4 The ground circuit should be independently or parallel.
1.1.1.2.5 Don’t install the machine in the potentially explosive atmosphere.
1.1.1.2.6 Installation space includes the requirement of the operator and machine
Length × Width × Height = 2.5m×2.5m×2.5m
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1.1.2 Preparations during transportation
1.1.2.1 The weight of this machine is 500-600kg, so that the loading capacity of any
handling device is recommended to be more than 1000kg. If you are not sure of the
safe loading capacity, please contact the manufacturer of such handling device. If
the situation is clearly understood, don’t try to handle the machine by yourselves.
1.1.2.2 Either by lifting or by handling, it’s necessary to check the balance carefully in
advance.
1.1.2.3 The work of lifting or by handling should be carried out by means of qualified
operator.
1.1.2.4 During machine handling, any people or car is not allowed to approach the
surrounding of the machine.
1.1.2.5 During handling, notice that whether there is any person or barrier on the handling
path and the surrounding of the machine. If it is, clear it before machine handling.
1.1.3 Precautions during packing
1.1.3.1 Packing material: Wood case.
1.1.3.2 Packing sequence: Put the wood base on the ground. Then, put the machine on it.
Next, pack the machine with plastic film and put vibration-absorbing board around
the machine. Then, assemble the wood case. At last, Use nails to fix the wood base
and case.
1.2 Precautions before and after machine starting
1.2.1 Precautions before machine starting
1.2.1.1 Before using this machine, read and realize the contents of this manual in detail.
1.2.1.2 Check that whether the voltage is correct.
1.2.1.3 Confirm that whether the electric power and its rating is sufficient.
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1.2.1.4 Check that whether all the safety related devices are normal, and notice that whether
anyone within the danger zone.
1.2.1.5 Visual check that whether all mechanical and electric parts are normal, and also
notice that whether the surrounding environment is clean.
1.2.1.6 Sequences of power on:
1.2.1.6.1 Turn on the factory power.
1.2.1.6.2 Turn on the main switch of the machine.
1.2.2 Precautions after machine starting
1.2.2.1 Confirm that whether the display is correct.
1.2.2.2 Confirm that whether the sound coming from pump running is normal (refer to
clause 3.12.2).
1.2.2.3 Confirm that whether the rotation direction of the conveyor is consistent with the
marking on the chain guard. If the direction is wrong, change the wires.
1.2.2.4 Wear safety shoes, protection clothes and mask to ensure safety and hygiene of the
operator.
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Chapter 2:Overall description of the machine
2.1 Features of the machine:
2.1.1 The machine main body is made of stainless steel with features of pretty appearance,
well endurance and easy cleaning.
2.1.2 The machine adopts high vacuum pump specific for food packaging and micro-
computerized auto control system with 10 sets of friendly memory function and
independent display.
2.1.3 If product with lots of juice is packed, it is possible to adjust the table angle preventing
juice leakage. Such design is proper for a lot of products.
2.1.4 The machine is allowed to connect auto loading and unloading device for automatic
production.
2.1.5 Conveyor is used for continuous production. Such can increase the total production,
save lots man power and working time.
2.1.6 Stainless steel chain is adopted to ensure hygiene and quality requirement.
2.1.7 The machine adopts high vacuum pump (imported from Europe) micro-computerized
auto control system with water-resistance design.
2.1.8 It is adequate for any processing factory.
2.2 Function of the machine
2.2.1 Keep food fresh, original taste, anti-septic
2.2.2 Extend the preservation limit.
2.2.3 Prevent humidity and stain on electronic and ironmongery components.
2.2.4 It is proper for contents of solid, powder or liquid.
2.3 Product proper for this machine:
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2.3.1 Meat, seafood, agriculture products, dehydrated food, herbs, vegetarian food, pickles
and spices.
2.3.2 Electronic components, ironmongery components, medical equipment, clothes, powder
and flavoring
2.4 Usage life of the machine:
2.4.1 Except the consumable parts, the machine’s intended usage life is 10 years.
2.4.2 Provide one year free maintenance and service after shipping. The date is calculated
from the end of installation.
2.4.3 We accept 18 month warranty at most, so that machine’s installation should be finished
in 6 month. After the warranty, we will charge for further maintenance service.
2.4.4 Free maintenance service doesn’t include consumable parts and vacuum oil.
2.4.5 If there is any abnormal or unstable situation during the warranty period, please inform
us or our agent. We will improve it immediately.
2.5 Marking location and content description
2.5.1 Nameplate: stuck on the back of control cabinet.
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2.5.2 Electric shock warning sign: stuck on the cabinet door
2.5.3 Warning sign: Stuck on the chain guard, upper lid.
2.5.4 Conveyor direction label: Stuck on the chain guard
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2.6 Specification of the machine
Type XtraVac 1440B
Machine dimension 1775 x 1960 x 1470 mm
Vacuum chamber
dimension
1105 x 651 x 120 mm
Sealing line dimension 1050 mm x 2
Optional accessory Nitrogen filling function
Sealing by water cooling
Machine weight 570 kg
Motor 7 kW
Heater 2.5 kW
Available bag length
250mm
250mm
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Chapter 3:Function description of the pushbuttons on the
panel
A Memory set display (10 sets)
B Vacuum time display
C Nitrogen filling time display
D Sealing time display
E Cooling time display
F Memory release key
G Memory input key
H Reserved key
I E-stop key
J Time increase key
K Time decrease key
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3.1 Memory set display(A): display the current memory set (e.g. ”3” means the 3rd set)
3.2 Vacuum time display(B): display the current setting of vacuum time (unit: 1/s)
3.3 Nitrogen filling time display(C): display the current setting of nitrogen filling time
(unit: 1/s)
3.4 Sealing time display(D): display the current setting of sealing time (unit: 0.1/s)
3.5 Cooling time display(E): display the current setting of cooling time (unit: 0.1/s)
3.6 Memory release key(F): press key for modifying memory function
3.7 Memory input key(G): press key for locking memory function
3.8 Reserved key(H): key reserved for further use.
3.9 E-stop key(I): make timing function stop, and release the upper lid.
3.10 Time increase key(J): press key for time adding
3.11 Time decrease key(K): press key for time reducing
3.12 Sequence of trial run:
3.12.1 Connect the power.
3.12.2 If the running condition sounds smoothly, it’s clockwise rotating. If the machine
doesn’t work, please turn off the machine immediately. Then, change the power
wires.
※Attention: remember to ground the machine.
3.12.3 Packaging test:
(A) Test the sealing temperature and adjust the sealing time in accordance with Chapter 3
page 11(D).
(B) Test the vacuum degree and adjust the vacuum time in accordance with Chapter 3 page
11(B).
3.12.4 If everything is OK, operate the machine according to the instructions in Chapter 4 for
normal production.
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Chapter 4:Instructions of operation, maintenance and
troubleshooting
4.1 Operation sequence:
4.1.1 Press power switch, then the indicator of the display screen is lit.
4.1.2 Press “memory release” key, then the display screen starts flashing.
4.1.3 Press “↑” or “↓” to input set number and time.
4.1.4 Then, press “Memory input” key to set program. After that, start packaging process.
4.1.5 If it’s necessary to stop or change program memory function during vacuum or sealing
process, press E-stop device (I) to achieve it. After that, release the E-stop device to
re-start the normal process.
4.1.6 single/auto mode switch: If you want to use single packaging mode, turn the single/auto
mode switch to single mode. Then, press start button for single packaging process. If
you want to use auto packaging mode, turn the single/auto mode switch to auto mode.
Then, press start button for auto process. If you want to stop packaging, press “stop
button” to stop it.
※Attention: keep hands away from the packaging area during auto mode.
4.2 Maintenance:
4.2.1 Cleaning of vacuum chamber
4.2.1.1 If the working process is finished, use clean and wet cloth to wipe the vacuum
chamber and sealing set.
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4.2.2 Vacuum oil replacement.
4.2.2.1 Recommended vacuum oil: BP Engergol RC100, Esso Nuto H100, Mobil Rarus 427.
4.2.2.2 Drain the oil completely before filling new oil.
4.2.2.3 Oil capacity should be kept at least two-thirds of total amount.
4.2.3 If the heat-resistance cloth on the heater is damaged, please replace it immediately.
4.2.4 If it’s necessary to open the upper lid for cleaning or components change, please turn off
the power in advance. Then open the lid and push the plug pin (G8) inside to support
the lid. After maintenance, recover it original situation.
4.2.5 Change the oil of the vacuum pump for every 300 hours. If the packaged product is full
of juice, shorten the oil replacing cycle time. Also check the oil level from oil sight
glass every week. Oil capacity should be kept at least two-thirds of total amount. If the
oil is dirty, please replace it immediately.
4.2.6 The disposal of discarded material should be in accordance with the local environmental
regulations.
4.2.7 Detail drawing of the oil pump
1. Air release hole
2. Oil filling hole
3. Oil sight glass
4. Oil draining hole
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4.3 Troubleshooting
Situation Reason Measure
Sealing line is not
complete
Heat-resistance cloth is
damaged
Replace it
Can’t be sealed Heating wire is burned Replace it
Wrong conveyor direction Motor inverse Turn off the power and
change the wires
Insufficient vacuum Vacuum oil is not enough
Oil quality becomes worse
Rubber gasket is damaged
Fill it
Replace it
Replace it
4.4 Reinstall hooker of belt
Due to cleaning purpose, If you need to reinstall the hooker, please note, the edge of hooker
must be lie on the belt not angled.
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Chapter 5:Related environment and accessories of the
machine
5.1 Accessory:
5.1.1 Standard accessory:
5.1.1.1 Heat-resistance cloth: 1 piece
5.1.1.2 Heating wire: 2 pieces
5.1.2 Optional accessory
5.1.2.1 Nitrogen filling function
5.1.2.2 Nitrogen container: 6000 liters.
5.1.2.3 High pressure hose: inner diameter 7.5 mm
5.1.2.4 Solenoid valve for nitrogen filling: 7 mm
5.1.2.5 Sealing by water cooling
5.2 Airborne noise level: 81 dB(A)
5.3 Storage condition:
5.3.1 Temperature: 0-45ºC
5.3.2 Humidity: 20-95 %RH
5.4 Operation environment
5.4.1 Temperature: 0-45ºC
5.4.2 Humidity: 20-95 %RH
5.4.3 Attitude: 0-1000 m sea level.
5.4.4 Space requirement:
5.4.4.1 It’s necessary to provide enough space for heat emission, handling and maintenance.
5.4.4.2 The machine should be installed in separation of others. Do not too close.
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XtraVac 1440B-A
Spare Parts List
No. Description Component No. No. Description Component No.
1 Fixing support XVT86707 16 Draw shaft XVT86708
3 Hex. Nut XVT81883 17 Hex. Nut XVT81883
4 Spring washer XVT81882 18 Spring washer XVT81882
5 Hex. Nut XVT81883 19 Hex. screw XVT81905
6 Spring washer XVT81882 20 Angle plate XVT86711
7 Hex. Screw XVT81905 21 Hex. screw XVT81905
8 Draw shaft XVT86708 22 Spring washer XVT81882
9 Hex. Screw XVT81905 23 Hex. Nut XVT81883
10 Angle plate XVT86709 24 Hex. Nut XVT81883
11 Spring washer XVT81882 25 Spring washer XVT81882
12 Hex. Nut XVT81883 26 Hex. screw XVT81906
13 Stand shaft core XVT86710 27 Spring washer XVT72931
14 Hex. Screw XVT467851 28 Movable wheel XVT460439
15 Spring washer XVT72931
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