XtraVac VT300 Application guide

XtraVac VT300 Vacuum Tumbler Operation and Parts Manual
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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 owner’s 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、Specification of the machine
Chapter 3：Function description of the
buttons on the panel
Chapter 4：Instructions of operation, maintenance
4.1、Operation sequence
4.2、Maintenance
Chapter 5：Related environment and accessories
of the machine
5.1、Accessory

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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: Depends
Current: 10 A
Frequency: 50 / 60 Hz
Phase: 1ψ
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 =2M*1.5M*2.M

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1.1.2、Preparations during transportation:
1.1.2.1、The weight of this machine is 160~200 kg, so that the loading capacity of any
handling device is recommended to be more than 1500 kg. 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: The base is wood.
1.1.3.2、Packing sequence: Put the wood base on the ground. Then, put the machine on it. Fix
the machine foot with the wood base, pack the machine with plastic film and put
vibration-absorbing board around the machine.

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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.
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、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 from stainless steel with features of well endurance &
make easy cleaning.
2.1.2、The machine adopts high vacuum pump。
2.1.3、Variable speed control system permits speed change as desired to suit various
products。
2.1.4、Easy to operate ，minimum trouble and allows for continuous 24-hours operation。
2.1.5、It is adequate for food industry factory.
2.2、Function of the machine:
2.2.1、Repeat tumbling, mixing product with sauce completely, enhancing the tenderness of
product。
2.2.2、For shortening pickling time while upgrading product freshness。
2.2.3、For increasing water content in pickles and maintaining tenderness 。
2.3、Product proper for this machine:
2.3.1、Fresh meat, seafood, agricultural products, prepared food, pickles and powdery
products …etc.

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2.5、Specification of the machine:
Type XtraVac VT300
Machine dimension 1180 X 923 X 1320 mm
Maximum Capacity 180 L
Machine Weight 360 kg

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Chapter 3：Function description of the pushbuttons on the panel
Inside the machine cabinet
On the machine front panel
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A Power light I RPM meter
B Massage Time J RPM Adjust
C Resting Time K start
D Total Time L Auto/Manual
E Switch M Loading
F Vacuum meter

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3.1、Power light: When turn on the switch, the power light is on.
3.2、Massage and vacuum time: For setting the machine tumbling time.
3.3、Resting time: Set the resting time between 2 tumbling process。
3.4、Total time: Setting the tumbling and resting total cycling time。
※(Repeating times depend on different products.)
3.5、R.P.M meter: Display the present rotating speed of the Reduction device motor。
3.6、R.P.M Adjust: For adjusting the rotating speed of the Reduction device motor。
3.7、Loading/stop/unloading switch: control the tub revolving direction。
3.8、Manu/ Auto exchanging switch: Exchanging the machine running way, Manu or auto.
3.9、Vacuum meter: Display the present pressure of the inside tub (adjustable by Page14-49).
3.10、Power switch: For power starting.
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A:Time Unit reducing button
B:Time Unit (1S,10S,1M,10M,1H,10H,
C:Time Unit increasing button
D:Mode Option (Please always keep in B)
E:Transparent Cover (When changing
Timer
60H,600H are available)
"Time Unit" ,please take this cover off)

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3.11、Press SET button to 1-P to adjust vacuum level. It has to be〝—〞mark.
No Description No Description
1 Analog output indicator 5 SV/setup item display
2 Digital output 1 indicator 6 UP key
3 Digital output 2 indicator 7 SET key
4 Pressure/parameter display 8 DOWN key
DPA KPA
SET
ANALOG
OUT 1
OUT 2
1
2
3
4
5
678

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Chapter 4：Instructions of operation, maintenance
4.1. Operation sequence
4.1.1、Loading sequence: Make sure to connect the power line and ground line properly.
Confirm that switch is on Manu position 。Turn on the machine power switch.
(Page8-E), and open the Air tightness cover (Page15-41). Put in the stuff
and close the air tightness cover(Page15-41),
※Notice: For shortening the tumbling time and promoting the tenderness, the capacity is
about 50% of the tumbler.
4.1.2、Running sequence: Setting the massage time、resting time and total time. Then turn the
manual/auto switch (Page8-L) to auto position, and the tumbler starts running.
Rotating speed is controlled by R.P.M adjusted controller (Page8-J)。
4.1.3、Unloading sequence: After rotating of the tub. Turn the semi/auto switch to manual
position, open the air tightness cover (Page15-41), and turn the Loading/Stop
/Unloading switch (Page8-L) to Unloading position (Page8-M) for the product
unloading.
4.1.4、Before next feeding ,please turn the Manual/Auto switch (Page8-L) to Manu position.
and turn the Loading/Stop /Unloading switch to Loading position. The tub will be
reverse turning until the cover upward ,please turn the switch to Stop position. Then
Put in the stuff and close the air tightness cover 。
4.2、Maintenance
4.2.1、The machine should be cleaned thoroughly after each using. As vacuum
tube(Page15-37)、filter cup(Page15-29)、Air tightness cover (Page15-41)are needed to
cleaned and set near the machine for dry.
4.2.2、Cleaning of the filter: Check the water of the filter if it is filled on schedule. If it is over

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one-thirds of the amount, please pour out the water.
4.2.3、The Cover gasket on the Air tightness cover should check very often. If there is defect
or damage , please replace it immediately.
4.2.4、It is about 3 months to change the large O-Ring (Page15-17) on the bushing
4.2.5、To check the O-Ring (Page15-35) of the inner bushing (Page15-34,36) inside the
vacuum tube each week, If there is defect, please replace it immediately.
4.2.6、Vacuum oil replacement.
4.2.3.1、Recommended vacuum oil: BP Engergol RC100, Esso Nuto H100, Mobil Rarus 427.
4.2.3.2、Drain the oil completely before filling new oil
4.2.3.3、Oil capacity should be kept at least two-thirds of total amount.
4.2.4、Change the oil of the vacuum pump for every 120 hours. 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.
4.2.5、Cleaning Air exhaust tube: Withdraw the Fixing pin first, otherwise the tube is still fixed.
4.2.6、Detail drawing of the oil pump
1. oil filling hole
2. oil sight glass
3. oil draining hole

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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、Cover gasket: 1250mm。
5.1.1.2、O-Ring (L).： 8 、 O-Ring (M)： 6 、 O-Ring(S)：4
5.2、Noise level：70 dB(A).
5.3、Storage condition:
5.3.1、Temperature:0℃~45℃.
5.3.2、Humidity:20~95%RH.
5.4、Operation environment:
5.4.1、Temperature: 5℃~40℃.
5.4.2、Humidity:20~95%RH.

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5.4.3、Attitude: 0~1000M 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.
5.4.4.3、If the Vacuum Tumbling Machine is set inside the cold storage , please move the
vacuum pump outside the cold storage and connect the tumbling with vacuum
pipe.
Trouble Shooting for
Situation Reason Measure
Insufficient Vacuum 1. Vacuum Oil is not
enough.
2. Oil quality becomes
worse.
3. Water comes into the
Vacuum Pump.
4. Air leakage comes from
the Tank Cover.
5. Air leakage comes from
the tubes.
Fill it
Replace it
Clean away the water from the
Filter.
Replace the Lid Rubber Gasket if
defective.
Replace the O-ring if defective.
Abnormal sound from
running
1. Loosing screw
2. Dried Bearing
Check it timely and screw tightly.
Fill the Lubricant timely.

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XtraVacVT300
No Description Component
No No Description Component No
2 Hex. nut XVT75675 27 High pressure exhaust pipe 560
XVT77395
3 Spring washer XVT70827 27 High pressure exhaust pipe 800
XVT86372
4 wheel XVT77347 28 Tube bundle XVT467857
5 Hex. screw XVT77348 29 Filter XVT77396
6 Right cover XVT77349 30 Vacuum Pump 110V XVT65823
7 Front cover XVT77350 31 Back cover XVT77397
8 Reduction device motor XVT77351 32 Cam XVT77333
9 Gear wheel XVT77352 33 Bearing XVT77334
10 Transmission chain XVT77353 34 O ring (L) XVT77399
11 Left cover XVT77354 35 Inner bushing XVT77400
12 Gear wheel XVT77355 36 O ring (M) XVT77398
13 Bearing XVT77356 37 Air exhaust tube cover XVT77246
14 Left cover XVT77357 40 Cover gasket XVT77335
15 Right cover XVT77358 41 Air tightness cover XVT77401
16 Limit switch XVT456311 42 Relay XVT466708
17 O ring (L) XVT77399 43 Timer XVT91729
18 Outer bushing XVT77373 44 Terminal block XVT77438
19 Air inlet valve XVT458053 45 Amplifier XVT70633
20 Tri-Piping connector XVT467864 46 DC Adjusting Controller(110V) XVT77436
21 O ring (S) XVT77391 47 Revolving contactor XVT77437
22 Fixing pin XVT77392 48 Revolving contactor XVT77437
23 Nipple XVT77393 49 Rectifier XVT77439
24 Tri-Piping connector XVT76773 50 Power Supply XVT456321
25 Pressure exhaust valve XVT77448 51 Control Box XVT77440
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Vacuum connection tube XVT467856 52 1-way fitting XVT467861

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53 O/L relay XVT77535 67 Door latch XVT466936
54 Front Panel XVT77441 68 Ball Valve XVT77448
55 PC board XVT77402 69 Fixing bead XVT77449
56 Rheostat XVT77442
57 Power light XVT77443
58 Massage Time XVT77434
59 Resting Time XVT77434
60 Total Time XVT77434
61 Switch XVT464560
62 Vacuum meter XVT466822
63 RPM meter XVT77444
64 RPM Adjust XVT77442
65 Chain link XVT77446
66 Foot stand XVT77447