Installation and User Manual
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1. to select the Settings menu 2 Use the button to select the blinking function to be adjusted 3 For instance the gassing function is turned off Press the button to turn this function on 4 Press the button to select the desired value for instance 180 mbar 5 Press the button to reset all functions to their original values 6 Select the next function with the button 7 Push the menu button amp 5 to store all selected values and to return to the Home menu 7 2 6 Turning Off Machine Follow the same procedure as for the One Program control system as explained in 71 6 metas 5 METOS VACUUM MACHINES o 10 2 2015 8 Symbols in the Display Not al symbols are visible at all times By default the display will show the Home menu indicating the program number P1 through P9 and digital readout for actual vacuum time or pressure mbar he symbols for all selected program functions will show at the bottom of the display The symbol for the active function will be blinking e The remaining two symbols on the right hand side will be visible when applicable Indicator for actual vacuum pressure Programs P1 thru P9 or time sealing time etc PA Automatic sensor mbar In the presence of the service indica e P H20 liquid sensor D tor the remaining production hours or cycles will be briefly indicat ed at start up settings Menu This symbol will blink when turning To adjus2. metos VACUUM MACHINES 2 T4 T5 M1 M2 M4 M5 M6 D2 D3 D4 D6 Installation and User Manual 19 2 2015 9606 041 4221527 MG4221529 MG4221555 MG4291594 METOS VACUUM MACHINES 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 1 22 4 1 4 2 6 1 02 6 3 522 6 4 71 71 1 112 21 9 114 1 1 9 71 6 7 2 12 1 Tod 1250 12 4 72 5 12 5 SH du 10 1 10 2 10 3 10 4 10 5 2 metas TABLE OF CONTENTS vn een 2 Safety Regulations and Warnings essere nene nenne nennen nnn nennen innt 4 life Tr eA 5 SELL CEO oM ege 5 YouTube Henkovac Channel Instruction and Service Videos sse D Installation of UE ET 5 Gas Connection for MAP Applications Modified Atmospheric Packaging 6 Compressed Air Connection for Additional Sealing Hreseure 6 Overview of Main Machine 15 1 2 2 1 41 nennen nennen nnne nnn 7 Digital Control with LCD Display eeeeeeeeeeeeerennernn nnne nnn nnn nnne nnns 8 indies Conor T m 8 Operating the Machine with One Program Control wstem mes 9 TEL 09 ART Se nS Pe SS 10 Time Based Operation vacuum gauge un TEEN 10 Senso Based EE ene 10 Operating the Machine with Ten Program Control stemm 11 Prog
3. Except for regularly changing the oil in the pump important the machine requires little other rou tine maintenance 6 3 Ten Program Control System In addition to vacuum and sealing times Henkovac machines with a Ten Program control system may be programmed for several additional functions Each of the 9 customizable programs is either 1 time controlled 2 sensor controlled 6 3 1 Time Based Operation vacuum gauge mbar he values for vacuum and sealing time as well as the values for several optional functions are selected by the customer and saved in any of 9 customizable programs P1 9 When operating a packaging machine with a time based program the actual vacuum pressure is indicated by the analog vacuum gauge The number of seconds of vacuum time remaining is shown on the LCD display Plug amp Play e When turning on a time based machine for the first time it will start up in the PA program AUTOMATIC This Is a pre set factory program with 30 40 seconds vacuum time and 2 seconds of sealing time e When turning on the machine after that it will start up in the most recently used program Optional installation of a Sensor or Soft Air e A machine with a time based control program can be upgraded to sensor based operation at a later date by installing the optional sensor kit e he Soft Air feature can also be installed at a later date by ordering the optional soft air kit 6 3 2 Sensor Based Operation digita
4. 8 The vacuum chamber is aerated more slowly This allows the packaging material to gradually conform to irregularly shaped products and prevents sharp objects from puncturing the bag e The aeration time count down Is displayed in seconds or the gradually increasing pressure is displayed in mbar or Multi Cycle for MAP applications only 10 9 e After the package is vacuated down to the programmed value it is gassed and revac uated a number of times The objective of this procedure is to minimize the amount of oxygen remaining in the package P e he number of cycles is counted down in the display Cool Down Oil Dehumidification Phase 10 10 When turning off the machine with the amp button the symbol will start blinking in the LCD display and the pump will stop after about 4 seconds Press the button a second time and the pump will stop immediately e Close the lid and the machine will initiate the cool down phase by performing a number of vacuum cycles before turning off automatically These additional cycles allow any moisture in the oil of the pump to evaporate This increases the longevity of the machine and minimizes the need for oil changes and maintenance metas 17 METOS VACUUM MACHINES OZ 102205 Service Indicator Oil Change e After a number of operating hours or packing cycles the service symbol will briefly appear on the display when turning on the machine In addit
5. Press the menu button amp to return to the Home menu 3 Back function While reviewing programmed values returns to the previous selection Stops the active function and initiates the next step in the cycle Packing of sauce soup While the machine is running exits the active function and jumps to the next step in the cycle While packing sauce or soup the package may be sealed as soon as product boiling is detected Menu Button 1 Toggles between Home menu A and Settings menu 2 Save Function During programming confirms and saves the entered program values and returns to the Home menu 3 Return Function Returns to the Home menu p 9 Review program values 1 Cycles through programs P1 to P9 as well as PA and P H20 2 Displays the programmed value for each function the function being reviewed will be blinking 3 Displays the value for the next function 4 Returns to the Home menu Adjust program values and turn functions ON OFF Forward or back adjusted values are saved right away IV 2 Increases or decreases function values 3 Turns functions ON OFF specific functions like soft air clean cut seal etc are turned either on or off 4 f the function is turned on the value may be adjusted by pressing the and buttons 5 Resets the original value 6 Saves changes and returns to the Home menu metas 11 METOS VACUUM MACHINES 10 2 2015 Multi Functional but
6. i den motsatta nden av balken och tr den sa l ngden blir passlig forslutningstradens andar maste vara langa att de gor elektrisk kontakt med stiften vakuumkammaren 4 Apply the Teflon tape smooth and tight over the seal beam make sure that the beam is clean and free of grease 5 Re install the beam in the vacuum chamber check to make sure that the ends of the sealing wire make contact with the steel pins METOS VACUUM MACHINES 102205 11 4 2 Aluminum Stainless Steel Seal Beam Remove the sealing and cutting wires as follows 1 Remove the old wires by pulling them loose from the seal beam contacts 2 Loosen the clamp screws and remove the seal beam from the U profile 3 Remove the Teflon tape from the seal beam 4 Remove the mounting plates C on both ends of the seal beam by loosening the screws this releases the sealing wires B and or sealing and cutting wires 5 Clean the seal beam thoroughly PS Notes e After removal of the wires check the strips of fiber glass A for damage replace if necessary e Check the condition of the tensioning springs D at both ends of the seal beam replace if neces sary e Using the seal beam without the springs may cause the sealing wires to break e Check contact plate E for damage replace if necessary Install the sealing and cutting wires as follows 1 If necessary install new strips of fiber glass on the seal beam 2 Insert the new wires B behind on
7. is filled with an inert gas such as CO2 nitrogen oxygen or a mixture thereof This feature is either time pres sure controlled metas 19 METOS VACUUM MACHINES 1022015 10 6 Sealing E The synthetic packaging material is melted shut by a heated sealing wire idi ww y e LES B single seal double seal clean cut amp two sided seal clean cut controlled e Single Seal Only for T2 The package is sealed with a single sealing wire Double Seal All other machines are equipped with a double sealing wire e Clean Cut Seal CC Seal One of the two heated wires is used to score the package This makes it easy to remove the excess packaging material Ine package has one seal and a nicely trimmed edge e Clean Cut Controlled Seal CCC Seal Only for Ten Program machines with sensor based control Can be turned on or off in the Settings menu Identical to the Clean Cut seal with the only difference that the heating time for the scoring wire can be programmed independently This improves control over the scoring process Typically used for shrink bags Two Sided Seal Only for Ten Program machines with sensor based control Can be turned on or off in the Settings menu The counter beam contains a sealing wire as well Used for thick material or metallic packaging materials requiring additional heat to seal the bags 10 7 Extra Sealing Pressure During the sealing process the
8. kit at a later date The control system rec ognizes the sensor and will automatically switch over to sensor based operation Le Incase the sensor should fail the machine will automatically switch over to time based operation 10 3 P H20 Program for Liquid Products e Only for Ten Program machines with sensorbased control e Specially designed for the packaging of cooled liquid products like sauces and soups at temperatures 150C 600F Under normal air pressure 1000 mbar water boils at 1000 C At that point water transfers rapidly from a liquid phase to a gas phase At lower air pressure boiling starts at a lower temperature as well as rapid evaporation To avoid product loss through evaporation and spillage the P 20 program detects the point of boiling and initiatese sealing function in the cycle Since air is replaced by water vapor at this point the oxygen content in the package will be very low 10 4 Vacuum Plus seconds e Only for Ten Program machines with sensorbased control e Can be turned on or off in the Settings menu After reaching a programmed vacuum pressure the sealing function may be delayed by adding a pro grammable number of seconds to the vacuum process This enables any air to escape from porous products 10 5 MAP Gassing option e Only for Ten Program machines with sensorbased control e Can be turned on or off in the Settings menu After reaching a programmed vacuum pressure the package
9. vacuum cycles while the cover stays closed and the machine will turn off automatically after about 15 minutes e These cycles are necessary to cool down the machine and to allow any moisture in the oil of the pump to evaporate 72 Ten Program Control System he Ten Program control system is standard time based on the M2 4 8 D1 D6 sensor based operation 15 an option which can be installed at a later date The Ten Program control system provides 1 9 customizable programs P1 P9 2 Program this is an Automatic Program Pre set at the factory at a vacuum time of 30 40 seconds or b mbar for a sensor based program and a sealing time of 2 seconds 3 Program P H20 for liquid products see page 19 e When turning on the machine the pump will start After about 15 minutes of inactivity the pump will stop automatically 7 2 1 Programmable Functions The following functions may be customized for each program P1 P9 CG Vacuum time in seconds or mbar only with sensor a 1888 AUTOMATIC Sealing time in seconds 6 Vacuum Plus on off in seconds Gassing on off in seconds or mbar only with sensor 4 Clean Cut Controlled Seal on off in seconds 65 Soft Arr on off in seconds or mbar only with sensor Multi cycle on off in number of cycles 7 2 2 Reviewing Function Values for P1 P9 1 Turn the machine on by pushing the button 2 he most re
10. ber E T TN You can locate this information on the identifi cation plate on the right hand side or back side of your machine 12 2 YouTube Henkovac Channel Instruction and Service Videos Instructional videos are placed on YouTube for the operation and service of your machine You may locate these videos on the YouTube website under Henkovac Channel 12 3 Trouble Shooting Check List Fault Symptom Possible Cause Machine does not work The machine is not plugged in Plug the machine into the electrical outlet The ground fault safety in the electrical panel Check the electrical panel has tripped A fuse in the electrical panel is faulty Check the electrical panel A fuse in the machine is faulty Consult your dealer The motor protection of the machine is Consult your dealer switched off The vacuum pump does not run The oil is too thick or contaminated Change the oil 10 2 at full speed The pump motor runs on two phases Check the voltage if correct consult your dealer The vacuum in the package is SH Forslutningstogen lacker The package seam is poorly formed Increase the sealing time and or reduce the MAP gas pressure The package seam is burnt Decrease the sealing time The opening of the vacuum bag is contami Try again and make sure that the opening of the nated bag stays clean The sealing beam is dirty Clean the sealing beam The Teflon lining of the sealing beam is dam Replace the Teflon lining aged T
11. cently used program will be indicated for instance P3 3 All selected functions for this program are indicated at the bottom of the display 4 To review the values for these functions push the 2 button use the 9 function value The values cannot be changed this can only be done in the Settings menu Push the x button to return to the Home menu Od Ol 14 metos METOS VACUUM MACHINES 10 2 2015 7 2 3 Programming and Adjusting Values for P1 P9 1 Select the program to be set up or adjusted for instance P2 2 Push the menu b i button to access the Settings menu 3 All functions for the selected program are indicated at the bottom of the display 4 Push the button to select the blinking function to be adjusted 5 Adjust the value of the selected function with the 8 button 6 Press the button to reset all functions to their original values 7 Select the next function with the button 8 Press the menu button to save the entered values and to return to the Home menu 7 2 4 Turning Program Functions ON OFF The following functions can be turned ON OFF for each program P1 P9 Vacuum Plus on off in seconds Gassing on off in seconds or in mbar only with sensor Clean Cut Controlled CCC Seal on off in seconds Soft Air on off in seconds or in mbar only with sensor Multi cycle on off in number of cycles 7 2 5 Adjusting ON OFF Function Values 1 Press the menu button
12. e main switch and or unplug it from the electrical outlet Attention Observe the recommended service intervals Overdue maintenance may lead to costly repairs and over hauls and may void the equipment warranty E e After reaching a programmed number of operating hours or pack ing cycles the service symbol will briefly appear on the display when the machine is started up In addition the display will indicate how many hours or cycles remain before an oil change is required e After passing the service limit the display will indicate the negative number of excess operating hours or cycles 11 2 Vacuum Pump 22 metos To protect the vacuum pump proper maintenance is important Carry out the following tasks carefully e Check the vents and clean as necessary before turning on the machine to assure proper cooling of the pump When the air filter is saturated with oil an oil mist may be expelled replacement of the filter is re quired Use the cool down dehumiditication feature When turning off the machine KX and closing the cover 4 the pump continues to run for some time Any moisture in the oil of the pump will evaporate during this phase This increases the longevity of the machine and minimizes the need for oil changes and pump maintenance Check the oil level regularly and add as needed Change the oil when the service symbol c appears on the display Note After the oil has been changed th
13. e of the mounting plates C and tighten the screws D make sure that the end of the wires line up with the bottom edge of the mounting plate 3 Position the wires across the seal beam and loosely install the second mounting plate 4 Carefully clamp the seal beam upside down in a bench vice 5 Pull the wires as tightly as possible with a pair of pliers A and secure the second mounting plate D by tightening the screws Note 1 The wires can be further tightened by slightly loosening the screws of one of the mounting plates 2 Pull the wires one by one tighter with a pair of pliers 3 Re tighten the screws after the correct tension has been achieved 4 Cut the end of the wires flush with the bottom edge of the mounting plate 5 Apply the Teflon tape smooth and tight over the seal beam without creases Make sure that the beam is clean and free of grease 6 Re install the seal beam in the vacuum cham ber and re connect the wires metas 25 METOS VACUUM MACHINES 10 2 2015 11 4 3 Aluminum T Shaped Seal Beam L Remove the sealing wires as follows 1 Remove the seal beam from the machine 2 Remove the Teflon tape 3 Loosen the screws D on both sides of the beam this will release the sealing wires B 4 Clean the seal beam thoroughly Install the sealing wires as follows 1 Apply new fiber glass to the beam if necessary 2 Place new wires B on the beam and fasten them on one side with moun
14. e service interval counters may be reset by pressing and holding the button amp for b seconds METOS VACUUM MACHINES 10 2 2015 11 3 Adding and Changing the Pump Oil Warning The operating temperature of the pump is 70 C 158 F or higher Wear gloves when servicing the pump or let it cool off sufficiently to prevent injuries Table Models Mobile or Double Chamber Models Oil filler cap A Ene B Oil sight glass 99804 Oil drain plug B C Recommended Oil Types Recommended Oil Types DIN 51506 HLPT 22 VG032 am 16m 21m T phase pump VG068 40m 63m 1 phase pump VG 100 40m 300m 3 phase pump Adding Oil 1 Remove the oil filler cap 2 Add oil up to the maximum level mark use oil according to DIN 51506 lubrication oil group VC See Technical Specifications for additional information When in doubt consult your dealer 3 Replace the oil filler cap 4 After several packing cycles check the oil level and add as needed Changing Oil 1 Remove the oil drain plug and drain the oil Replace the drain plug Remove the oil filler cap Add the correct oil up to the maximum level mark Replace the oil filler cap A CO N Reset the service interval counters by pressing and holding the D button for b seconds Note Collect the oil to have it processed and recycled according to the locally applicable regulations metas 23 METOS VACUUM MACHINES o 10 2 2015 11 4 Seal Bea
15. ed on your purchase of this machine we assume that you are familiar with the fundamentals of vacuum packaging For additional information and guidance about vacuum packaging applications we recommend that you contact your dealer 3 1 Service from your Dealer For technical support please contact your dealer Please have the following information available e Machine type e Serial number You can locate the serial number on the front page of the original manual In addition you can find it on the identification plate on the right hand side or back side of your machine 3 2 YouTube Henkovac Channel Instruction and Service Videos Instructional videos are placed on YouTube for the operation and service of your machine You may locate these videos on the YouTube website under Henkovac Channel 4 Installation of Machine General e evel the machine on a flat firm surface e Position the machine in such a manner that the pump is unobstructed and properly ventilated Engage the locks on the wheels if so equipped Check the oil level in the pump add oil if necessary Never operate the machine when the oil level is low Mobile and Double Chamber Models a Wheel locks Oil sight glass Table Top Model Oil sight glass Electrical Connection 3 phase vacuum pump If the machine is incorrectly hooked up to a three phase electrical connection the pump will make excessive noise If this happens take the following
16. factory settings for the seal time is 2 seconds 7 1 3 Reviewing Vacuum Time and Sealing Time 1 Press the ES 2 time is pre set at the factory 2 Press the GI button to display the programmed sealing time the sealing time is pre set at the factory at 2 seconds 71 4 Adjusting Vacuum Time for P1 1 Press twice on the or button After pressing once the programmed value is displayed After pressing twice the symbol C amp will start blinking and the value may be adjusted 2 Save the new value by pressing the menu button 3 loretain the original value press the button 4 Exit the program by pressing the menu button 715 Adjusting Sealing Time for P1 1 Press twice on the plus or minus button After pressing once the programmed value is displayed After pressing twice the symbol c will start blinking and the value may be adjusted 2 Save the new value by pressing the menu button 3 loretain the original value press the button D 4 Exit the program by pressing the menu button metas 13 METOS VACUUM MACHINES 102205 71 6 Turning Off Machine 1 Turn the machine off by pressing the button 2 he symbol the display will start blinking 3 Push the button a second time and the pump will stop im mediately 4 f no action is taken the pump turns off after 4 seconds 5 Close the cover and the machine will initiate the cool down phase and perform a number of
17. function stops the chamber is aerated and the cover opens Subsequent functions in the cycle are cancelled Stop the cycle and start sealing Dy pressing the button the packing cycle is interrupted and the program jumps to the next func tion in the process 18 metos METOS VACUUM MACHINES 102205 10 Further Explanation of Packaging Concepts 10 1 Sensor Based Control The actual air pressure in the chamber is measured by a sensor The result of this measurement is digi tally indicated on the LCD display Normal air pressure is about 1000 mbar The vacuum pump of the machine reduces this to about 2 5 mbar Depending on the program the pressure by which certain functions need to take place can be programmed Examples are MAP gassing and Soft Arr The air pressure in time controlled machines is indicated by the analog vacuum gauge 10 2 Time Based Control e he standard control of a One Program machine as well as a Ten Program machine is time based he Ten Program time based machine can be converted into sensor based operation by ordering the optional sensor kit A time controlled machine is programmed with a time value in seconds according to which a desired vacuum is reached The vacuum measurement is indicated by the analog vacuum gauge The reading of the analog vacuum gauge is less accurate than the digital reading of a sensor controlled machine The Ten Program machine can be retro fitted with a sensor
18. g the Pump Ou 20 11 4 Seal Beams and Counter Beams sse nnne 24 SO 24 1142 Aluminum Stainless Steel SEG Baarn nannten anne 25 Alumna BEI EE EE 26 11 4 4 Applying Teflon Tape to Seal Beam nnn nnne 26 11 5 Replacing Silicone Rubber Seal of Counter RBeam nnns 27 Ile Sear Or vacuum Chamber EIERE 27 EK 21220 27 11 8 Vacuum Hoses and lubes sss nnne 27 12 Malfunctions and Hd ut TEE 28 12 1 Service and Technical Support nennen nnne 28 12 2 YouTube Henkovac Channel Instruction and Service Videos 28 eeler e heck E 28 13 Recommended Spare Parts sess nennen niit niani nons 29 14 ASTRID 30 EEC o 1D T 30 15 Commonly Used KE lu sese eere nenne nnne nnn nn nnn tenerent natns 30 metas METOS VACUUM MACHINES O Z 102205 2 Safety Regulations and Warnings 4 metas General The manufacturer of this equipment accepts no liability whatsoever for damage or injury caused by failing to adhere to the directions and instructions in this manual or through carelessness during the installa tion use maintenance and repair of the machine identified on the front of this document or any of its accompanying options or components The owner of the machine is fully responsible at all times for the adherence to the locally applicable safety regulations and guidelines Obey all safety instructions and guide
19. he silicon rubber seal in the counter beam Replace the silicon rubber seal Is damaged There is not enough gas in The bag is too small select a bigger bag the bag The programmed gas level is too low Increase the gas level value The bag is not correctly positioned over the Adjust the bag position gas outlets 28 metos METOS VACUUM MACHINES 7102205 Fault Symptom Possible Cause The machine does not seal The bag is not correctly positioned over the Adjust the bag position sealing beam The sealing wire is broken Replace the sealing wire The thermal safety of the power supply was Wait until the safety resets which can take tripped half an hour Decrease the sealing time The electrical contacts of the seal beam Remove the seal beam and clean the pins have fouled and contacts with sand paper The service interval counters have reached Change the oil and reset the service counters their maximum programmed values by pressing and holding the stop uu button 5 seconds The service symbol Esc ap pears when turning on the ma chine indicating the remaining production hours or cycles 13 Recommended Spare Parts Part No Description 0 Lime 00000005 Oil ISO VG100 1 Ltr PRIVATE Miscellaneous S metas 29 METOS VACUUM 102205 14 Utilities Electrical Voltage current frequency see identification plate Maximum voltage tolerance 10 to 10 Gas optional Maxi
20. imizes the amount of oxygen in the product The machine vacuates and gases the pack age several times in a row thus flushing air and oxygen from the chamber and the package This feature is used for delicate products that do not permit vacuation down to 5 mbar while at the same time requiring a low oxygen content 10 10 Cool Down Oil Dehumidification of the vacuum pump During the vacuum process moisture is removed from the product through evaporation This moisture can be absorbed by the oil of the vacuum pump Too much moisture in the oil will reduce the effective ness of the pump In addition it will reduce the lubrication properties of the oil affecting the longevity of the pump Heat and ventilation will dissipate this moisture for which reason it is important to let the pump run for some time at the end of production e Turn the machine off with the button and close the cover when 4 the a symbol starts blinking The pump will continue to run for some time before turning off automatically This allows any moisture in the oil of the pump to evaporate metas 21 METOS VACUUM MACHINES 102205 11 Maintenance 11 1 General Regular maintenance prevents equipment malfunctions and prolongs the life of the machine In addition It optimizes sanitary conditions Always have a certified Henkovac dealer carry out repair and maintenance activities Warning N e During maintenance activities always turn the machine off at th
21. ion the display will indicate how many hours or cycles remain before an oil change is required e After reaching zero the display will indicate the negative number of exceeded oper ating cycles or hours o reset the service interval counters after the oil change press and hold the D button for b seconds 9 Standard Vacuum Pump Settings Le 1 Pump stops after vacuum cycle 2 Pump runs continuously stops after 15 minutes he pump of mobile packaging machines 1 M2 and 5 M6 7 as well as the pump of double chamber units D1 D3 D4 and 06 runs continuously After completion of a packing cycle the pump will stop after 15 minutes of inactivity The pump of table units 12 3 4 and T5 starts when the cover is closed the pump stops when the cover Is opened again he21m3 pump of the continues to run while the 40m3 pump stops between packing cycles e These settings may be adjusted by the dealer in the Service menu 9 1 One Program Control System Stop the cycle and aerate By pressing the D button during the packing cycle the active function is stopped the chamber is aerated and the cover opens Subsequent functions in the cycle are cancelled Stop the cycle and start sealing By pressing the of the sealing button 3 jumps to the sealing function 9 2 Ten Program Control System Stop the cycle and aerate Dy pressing the x button during the packing cycle the active
22. ke sure that it does not stick out at either end of the counter beam 11 6 Rubber Seal of Vacuum Chamber Cover To assure that the vacuum chamber is properly sealed it is important that the rubber seal is in good condition and is not damaged Replace the cover seal as follows 1 Copy the length of the original rubber seal 2 Pull the original rubber seal from the groove 3 Clean the groove 4 Evenly press the rubber seal into the groove position the ends of the seal tightly against each other to prevent leakage 11 7 Struts Dampers and Springs e Machines with transparent covers are equipped with gas struts to open the cover e Machines with metal covers are equipped with oil dampers and springs to open the cover e Have the struts dampers and springs checked by your dealer once every 5 years and have them replaced as necessary e Have the gas struts replaced if the lid no longer opens properly 11 8 Vacuum Hoses and Tubes Check the vacuum hoses and tubes for kinks tears and porosity replace if necessary metas 27 METOS VACUUM MACHINES O ZO 102205 12 Malfunctions and Notifications Incase the machine has technical problems please use the check list below to see if you can resolve the malfunction yourself e ftechnical support is required please contact your dealer 12 1 Service and Technical Support Please have the following information available Mu e Machine type T3 dta e Serial num
23. l display mbar e When operating a packaging machine with a sensor based program the actual vacuum pressure is digi tally shown on the LCD display in mbar standard setting or in vacuum Plug amp Play When turning on a sensor based machine for the first time it will start up in the PA program This is a pre set factory program with 5 mbar of vacuum and 2 seconds of sealing time When turning on the machine after that it will start up in the most recently used program Optional installation of Soft Air e The Soft Air feature can also be installed at a later date by ordering the optional soft air kit 10 metas METOS VACUUM MACHINES 10 2 2015 6 4 Operating the Machine with Ten Program Control System On Turns the machine on The machine will start up in the most recently used program The pump of a machine with a transparent cover will start when the cover is closed Off Turns the machine off 4 When pressing the button once the 6 symbol will start blinking and the pump will stop after about 4 seconds When pressing the button a second time the pump will stop immediately Closing the cover will initiate the cool down phase the machine will complete a number of vacuum cycles before turning off automatically 1 Stop function Stops the machine at any point in the cycle and aerates the chamber 2 Reset function While programming resets the program value to its original setting
24. lines as provided in this manual User Manual Every user of the machine should be familiar with the contents of this manual and follow its instruc tions carefully Management must train the appropriate personnel on the basis of this manual and make sure that all directions and indications are adhered to e Never change the order of the actions to be taken e Always keep the manual in the proximity of the machine Pictograms and Instructions on the Machine The labels with pictograms warnings and instructions that are attached to the machine are part of the safety measures taken These labels should not be damaged or removed and should remain present and legible throughout the life of the machine Immediately replace or repair any labels that are damaged or have become illegible Intended Use of the Machine 1 The machine is designed for vacuum packaging of food or other products for 8 hours a day 5 days a week Any other or extended use is not in accordance with this purpose and the manufacturer accepts no liability for any resulting damage or injury Only use this machine while in perfect technical condition in accordance with the above mentioned purpose Technical Specifications The specifications outlined in this manual may not be altered Modifications Modifications of the machine or its components is not permitted Safety Measures The machine is equipped with the following standard safety devices e Short circuit and overl
25. ms and Counter Beams To achieve a quality seal it is necessary that the seal beam and counter beam are in good condition 1 Clean the seal and counter beams daily with a dry cloth 2 Replace the Teflon tape on the seal beam if damaged and replace the sealing wire if kinked 3 Replace the silicone rubber seal if it is burned in Depending on the type of machine there are three seal beam versions 1 Single seal beam T2 2 Stainless steel seal beam 3 Aluminum seal beam 11 4 1 Single Seal Beam 24 metos Remove the sealing wire and Teflon tape as follows 1 Grab the seal beam in the middle and pull it straight up and out of the machine 2 he beam is held in place by 2 pins some force may be necessary to loosen the beam 3 Remove the brown Teflon tape A that is applied to the seal beam 4 Remove the two screws F on the underside of the seal beam this releases the sealing wire B 5 Clean the seal beam thoroughly and remove any glue residue of the Teflon tape Notes e Check the condition of the tensioning springs D at both ends of the seal beam replace if necessary SS e These springs maintain tension on the sealing wire e Using the seal beam without the springs may cause sealing wires to break Install the sealing wire and Teflon tape as follows P 1 Placera f rslutningstr den f rslutningsbalken och fast tradens ens anda med en liten bult 2 Spann tr den med hj lp av en tang 3 Fast tr den
26. mum allowable pressure 1 bar Composition No explosive corrosive caustic and or contaminated gases Connection Hose coupling 8mm for compressed air 10mm for MAP gas 14 1 General Data En p DIN 51506 Ambient Conditions 510 30 C 41 to 86 F 25 to 55 13 Fto 131 F een 15 Commonly Used Symbols The following pictograms and symbols are applied to your machine WARNING N First consult the user manual regarding age e Connecting the gas e Connecting the compressed air DANGER AN e Risk for electric shock before opening remove the plug from the outlet Access by certified personnel only LI m gt m Connection for compressed air Connection for MAP gas 30 metos Ay HENKOVAC UALITY VACUUM SYSTEMS 16 0 CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY CE KONFORMITATSERKLARUNG DECLARATION DE CONFORMIT CE DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA CE Wij We HFE Vacuum Systems bv Wir Het Sterrenbeeld 36 s Hertogenbosch Nous The Netherlands Noi verklaren geheel onder eigen verantwoordelijkheid dat de producten declare under our sole responsibility that the products erkl ren in alleiniger Verantwortung da die Produkte declarons sous notre responsabilite que les produits Dichiariamo sotto la nostra responsabilita che las macchinas Henkovac vacuum packing machines waarop deze verklaring betrekking heeft in overeenstemming is met de volgende Europese Richtlijnen to which
27. ng time at 2 seconds Vacuum 15 indicated on the analog vacuum gauge When turning on the machine after that program P1 will contain the most recently used settings The vacuum and sealing times are easily adjusted to match the needs for the application METOS VACUUM MACHINES O 10 2 2015 6 2 Operating the Machine with One Program Control System dn On Turns the machine he machine will start up in the most recently used program he pump of a machine with a transparent cover will start when the cover is closed Off Turns the machine off Pa When pressing the KSJ button once the symbol will start blinking and the pump will stop after about 4 seconds When pressing the button a second time the pump will stop immediately Closing the cover will initiate the cool down phase the machine will complete a number of vacuum cycles before turning off automatically Stop function Stops the machine at any point in the packing cycle and aerates the chamber Reset function While programming resets the program value to its original setting Press the menu button ES to return to the Home menu Stops the current function and initiates the next step in the cycle By pressing the of the sealing button the vacuum function stops and the program jumps to the sealing function While packing sauce or soup the package may be sealed as soon as product boiling 15 detected Packing of sauce soup En
28. oad safety e Pump fan guards All safety devices must be correctly installed and may only be removed to accommodate maintenance and repair activities by trained and authorized service personnel The machine may never be operated while safety measures are incomplete deactivated or absent The safety devices may never be by passed 1 The use in accordance with purpose as established in EN 292 1 is the use for which the technical product is suitable according to the statement by the manufacturer including his directions in the sales brochure When in doubt it is the use that manifests itself as the most common based on the construc tion model and function of the product Use in accordance with the purpose also means adhering to the instructions in the user manual 02014 HFE Vacuum Systems BV All rights reserved No part of this document may be reproduced and or published by means of print photocopy microfilm or any other method without the prior written permission of the manufacturer This also applies to the accompanying illustrations and or diagrams and schematics METOS VACUUM MACHINES 102205 3 Welcome Thank you very much for your purchase of a Henkovac vacuum packaging machine In order to guarantee the reliability longevity and robustness of your equipment we only used materials of the highest quality in the fabrication of your machine During its design it was our goal to make it easy to use and simple to maintain Bas
29. package is held in place between the seal beam and the counter beam To assure a proper package seal additional air pressure to the sealing beam may be beneficial maximum of 1 bar for instance during MAP gassing above 500 mbar e The M4 M8 and the 01 06 models with the option Gas MAP are standard equipped with a compressed air inlet Otherwise it can be easily retrofitted e Extra sealing pressure is not necessary and not available for the Table Top 1 M2 M3 20 metos METOS VACUUM MACHINES 102205 ty 10 8 Soft Air option e Only for Ten Program machines with sensorbased control e be turned on or off in the Settings menu After the vacuum and sealing process the chamber is aerated and brought back to ambient air pressure Since this happens quickly the packaging material conforms to the product quickly as well If the product has sharp edges the packaging material may be punctured during this process With the Soft Air feature air is introduced into the vacuum chamber in a slower and controlled manner As a result the packaging material gradually conforms to the product thus avoiding damage This feature Is either time or pressure controlled Machines with a Ten Program control system can be retrofitted with this feature 10 9 Multi Cycle e Only for Ten Program machines with sensor based control e Can be turned on or off in the Settings menu e Only in combination with MAP gassing This option min
30. ponents Control panel Seal beam located in the cover on the doublechamber machines Counter beam MAP gassing pipes Fitting plates optional Exhaust located in the cover on double chamber and some mobile models Cover lock not for double chamber machines Silicone sealing gasket Identification plate Main switch MAP gas connection Compressed air connection extra sealing pressure option Wheel with lock ACC E GOTT nu gt On the back side of the machine J Main switch K MAP gas connection L Compressed air connection metas 7 METOS VACUUM MACHINES 102205 6 Digital Control with LCD Display some Henkovac vacuum machines have a control system with just one Program P1 Other machines have an optional expanded control system which can accommodate up to 9 custom programs 1 9 6 1 One Program Control System s metas Henkovac machines with the One Program control system can be programmed for the following 2 functions 1 2 Vacuum time seconds Sealing time seconds The values for vacuum and sealing times are selected by the user and saved in program P1 During operation the LCD display will show symbols to indicate the active function and the progress of the packing cycle The actual vacuum pressure is indicated by the analog vacuum gauge Plug amp Play When turning on the machine for the first time running time of the vacuum pump is pre set at 30 40 seconds and the seali
31. ramming the Machine anne 13 ne Pregrammi Control SVSPDERTT nennen den Ee d petrus 13 Programmable Functions een nnne nnne nnn nr nnne nnn 13 OO PNE RO OE T 13 Reviewing Vacuum Time and Sealing Tume nnne 13 Adjusting Vacuum Time for P1 O 13 Adjusting Sealing Time for P1 IRUEES RER 13 D EDI NN 14 Jen Gelee E O3 EEN 14 OO 14 Fe VIS VIC Funcion valies TO P FPI nee OT 14 Programming and Adjusting Values for HI 15 N TIO Al EO E DO OO 15 ONOFF FUNCION ee 15 le 15 Symbols in the UE UE 16 Standard Vacuum Pump 06 2 4 444 00 000 0 eene netten tn natnra natnra tnnt 18 SS EE 18 del E 18 Further Explanation of Packaging Concepts eene nnns 19 penso Bas Od ODIO 19 19 P H20 Program for Liquid Products nnne 19 Vacuum Plus gt 19 MAP Gassing G red MM 19 10 2 2015 METOS VACUUM MACHINES 10 2 2015 10 6 Sealing M 20 RT ToO DOTT 20 10 8 Soft Air O reir EEN 21 109 Mute 21 10 10 Cool Down Oil Dehumidification of the vacuum 21 11 IM AINIENANCE TERN 22 Rom 27 EREECHEN yt ir she EHRE 22 11 3 Adding and Changin
32. steps e Turn the pump off immediately 1 e Switch the phase wires e Make sure that the rotation direction of the pump matches the arrow on the motor housing metas 5 METOS VACUUM MACHINES 10 2 2015 Turning on Machine f so equipped like some mobile and double chamber models turn on the main power switch on the back of the machine e Push the on off button on the control panel of the machine 4 1 Gas Connection for MAP Applications Modified Atmospheric Packaging e Connect the gas supply line to the inlet on the back of the machine e Maximum pressure 1 bar e Anchor the gas cylinders securely to prevent them from falling over e Make sure that the work area is well ventilated oassure that you use the appropriate gas for your application consult your dealer or gas supplier e Assure a good connection and use high quality materials 4 2 Compressed Air Connection for Additional Sealing Pressure Additional sealing pressure is usually recommended for MAP applications only The 4 8 and the 01 06 models with the option Gas MAP are standard equipped with a compressed air inlet e Extra sealing pressure is not necessary and not available for the Table Top M1 M2 M3 e Consult your dealer for installation details e Maximum pressure 1 bar e Assure a good connection and use high quality materials e metas METOS VACUUM MACHINES 10 2 2015 5 Overview of Main Machine Com
33. t values for off the machine When closing the program functions cover the machine will perform a num ber of vacuum cycles before turning off automatically This allows any moisture in the oil to evaporate Home Menu e Standard default display showing the progress of the packing cycle Settings Menu o enter and adjust the programmable function values e P Active Program Display Up to 9 customizable programs may be entered and displayed e The PA and P H2O programs are pre set at the factory Program Automatic This Plug amp Play program has factory settings for vacuum and sealing functions The pre set values are most commonly used P H20 program This program is specially designed for liquid products to prevent boiling and excessive evaporation P1 P9 can be individually programmed depending on the options available AUTOMATIC Standard Plug amp Play program runs when turning on the machine for the first time e Vacuum time or pressure and sealing time are factory pre set and cannot be changed 188 8 Display of the value of the active function e Displays vacuum pressure in mbar standard or in 96 for sensor based applications e Displays remaining vacuum time in seconds for time based applications sealing time vacuum plus time soft air time or pressure MAP time or pressure multi cycle count etc e when oil change indicator is shorty shown at the start of the machine displays re maining prod
34. tering the desired vacuum time C By pressing the or of the vacuum button the vacuum time can be increased or decreased The selected value is confirmed and saved by pressing the menu button Press the D button to reset the original value Entering the desired sealing time A By pressing the of the sealing button the sealing time be increased or decreased The selected value is confirmed and saved by pushing the menu button Press the button to reset the original value Menu Button Confirms and saves the entered values for vacuum and sealing times Returns to the Home menu metas 9 METOS VACUUM MACHINES 1022205 23 Ee When turning off the machine with the button the e symbol will start blinking he pump will stop after about 4 seconds Press the button a second time and the pump will stop immediately Close the lid the machine initiates the cool down phase and per form a number of vacuum cycles before turning off automatically hese additional cycles allow any moisture in the oil of the pump to evaporate This increases the longevity of the machine and minimizes the need for oil changes and pump maintenance Service Symbol After a number of operating hours or packing cycles the service symbol will briefly appear on the display when the machine is turned on In addition the display indicates how many hours cycles remain before an oil change is required
35. this declaration relates complies with the requirements of the following European Directives auf die sich diese Erkl rung bezieht folgende Europ ischer Richtlinie entspricht auquel se r f re cette d claration est conforme aux Directives Europ ennes alla quale si riferisce questa dichiarazione conforme alle Direttive Europee the machine guideline 2006 42 EG the EMC guideline 2004 108 EG Conformiteit is aangetoond door overeenstemming met de volgende normen Conformity is demonstrated by complete adherence to the following standards Die bereinstimmung wird nachgewiesen durch die vollst ndige Einhaltung folgender Normen La conformit est demonstr e par la conformit int grale avec les normes suivantes La conformit dimostrata dalla conformit alle sequenti norme NEN EN ISO 12100 1 NEN EN ISO 12100 2 NEN EN ISO 14121 1 NEN EN ISO 13857 NEN EN60204 1 Goudsmid Managing Director The Netherlands s Hertogenbosch Januari 2014 Users Manual Henkovac 04 serie Page 31 of 32 metos kitchen intelligence
36. ting plates C tighten the screws D Position the wires across the beam Fasten mounting plates C tighten screws D Carefully clamp the beam in a bench vice Aa Pull the wires as tightly as possible with a pair of pliers 7 Secure the mounting plates C with the screws 0 Notes Check the strip of fiber glass A for damage and replace if necessary Check the springs and replace if necessary e Using the seal beam without the springs may cause the sealing wires to break 11 4 4 Applying Teflon Tape to Seal Beam 26 metos Position the new Teflon tape on the seal beam and Cut out the corners C Remove the protective backing from the Teflon tape BRB N Apply the new tape to the seal beam the tape has an adhesive strip on both sides 5 Slide the seal beam onto the pins in the vacuum cham ber machines with transparent cover 6 Slide the seal beam in the holder of the cover tighten the mounting screws and re connect the wires ma chines with metal cover Note e The Teflon tape must not adhere to the tension blocks E METOS VACUUM MACHINES Z O 10 2 2015 11 5 Replacing Silicone Rubber Seal of Counter Beam The rubber seal is clamped in the counter beam Replace the counter beam seal as follows 1 Pull the old rubber seal from the groove in the counter beam 2 Clean the groove 3 Evenly press the new rubber seal into the groove and ma
37. ton Performs various functions depending on the active menu P1 P9 PA AUTOMATIC P H20 Home menu No effect while in the PA program For programs P1 9 displays the entered values Settings menu For specific functions like soft air clean cut seal etc the button is used to turn the function ON OFF Programs 1 through 9 Each program may be customized by turning certain functions on or off and by adjusting the function values PA Automatic Program with factory settings for vacuum and sealing functions which is activated when turning on the machine for the first time P H20 Program To be used when packing liquids or semi liauids like sauces and soups see 10 3 Program jumps to the sealing function as soon as product boiling is detected this prevents product loss through spillage and evaporation C When turning off the machine with the K button the symbol will start blinking the LCD 12 metas display he pump will stop after about 4 seconds Press the button a second time and the pump will stop immediately Close the lid the machine initiates the cool down phase and per form a number of vacuum cycles before turning off automatically hese additional cycles allow any moisture in the oil of the pump to evaporate This increases the longevity of the machine and minimizes the need for oil changes and pump maintenance Service Symbol After reaching a certain n
38. uction hours or cycles before an oil change is required mbar e Programmable in the Settings menu 5 1 cycles 16 metos METOS VACUUM MACHINES 102205 SYMBOLS INDICATING PROGRESS OF THE PACKING CYCLE ve OO Cycle Progress Indicator e his symbol rotates during the packing cycle Vacuum Process e n the presence of a sensor the vacuum measurement is digitally displayed e When operating a time based program the vacuum measurement is indicated by the analog vacuum gauge Vacuum Plus 10 4 e With a sensor controlled machine a number of seconds may be added to the vacu um process after the programmed pressure value has been reached MAP Gassing optional for sensor based operation only 10 5 e During the MAP Modified Atmospheric Packaging gassing process the package is vacuated down to a programmed value for instance 600 mbar the vacuum meas urement is shown in the display The gassing time count down is displayed in seconds or the increasing pressure is displayed in mbar or Sealing page 10 6 e The package is heat sealed for a programmable number of seconds single double clean cut Clean Cut Controlled Seal optional 10 6 e Special sealing method by which a second heating wire scores the package making It easy to remove the excess packaging material e The additional wire is time controlled independently the scoring time is displayed Soft Air optional 10
39. umber of operating hours or packing cycles the service symbol will briefly appear on the display when turning on the machine In addition the display indicates how many hours or cycles remain before an oil change is required Except for regularly changing the oil in the pump the machine requires little other routine mainte nance After reaching the service limit the display will indicate the negative number of exceeded operating hours or cycles o reset the service interval counters after the oil change press and hold the D button for b seconds METOS VACUUM MACHINES 102205 7 Programming the Machine 7 1 One Program Control System The One Program control system is standard the T2 T3 14 T5 M1 with 21m3 pump he One Program control system is time based The Ten Program control system time or sensor is optional for these models except for 12 The One Program control system provides only one program P1 e here is no memory to store additional values e The machine starts with the values that were most recently used e he pump starts upon closing of the cover and stops when it is reopened 71 1 Programmable Functions The following function values may be customized for P1 Vacuum time in seconds Sealing time in seconds 7 1 2 Programming 1 Turn the machine on by pressing the on off button a Ihe factory setting for the vacuum time is 30 40 seconds b The
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