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USING THE APPLIANCE
To include the GAS option, proceed as follows:
1) CONNECTION TO THE GAS CYLINDER
Connect the cylinder to the machine by inserting the hose into the hose connector (A) provided on the rear panel (see photo).
Open the cylinder (supplied by a specliast Company) valve and adjust the cylinder pressure by means of the pressure reducer supplied together
with it at 0.5 - 1 bar.
2) SWITCHING ON
Turn On the main switch on the front of the machine; a LED on the control panel (models VM18/53/19/1800/20/30) or an indicator light on
the switch (models VM12/16) lights up;
3) Insert the open end of the bag on the gas hose (B) fitted on the same side as the sealing bar.
4) SETTING THE VACUUM CREATION TIME
Set the time using the VAC control knob. The time can be set initially, indicatively, in the value range of 4.5 - 5 and, if necessary,
modified in the second cycle. It is therefore advisable to carry out a few test runs before proceeding with product packaging in
series, in such a manner as to set the parameter to avoid waste of time.
5) SETTING THE SEALING TIME
Set the sealing time using the SEAL control knob. For bags with basic weight 90/100, set the SEAL control knob at 3.5; for bags
with basic weight 150/100, turn it to position 4.
6) SETTING GAS OPTION
Set the gas flushing time by turning the GAS control knob to a maximum value of 4 - 5. The maximum permitted gas pressure is
equal to 60%; beyond this value, the pressure exerted by the sealing bar on the bag may be insufficient and the bag sealing may
be defective. The quantity of gas flushed can be adjusted by adjusting the GAS control knob according to the vacuum gauge
reading: note that the maximum gas percentage (60) corresponds to a vacuum of 0.40 bar. In the "OFF" position, the GAS
function is deactivated. When the STOP button is pressed, the machine proceeds to the sealing phase. If the lid opens during the
cycle, reduce the gas flushing time.
7) STARTING THE WORK CYCLE
Lower the lid with both hands, pressing slightly on the corners. The machine will start the work cycle according to the vacuum, gas and sealing
values set.
8) WORK CYCLE END
The machine automatically ends the cycle after the sealing bar cooling phase and when the lid opens. Remove the packed product and check the
bag seal. Adjust the values set, if necessary, and then proceed with the second cycle.
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Operation and maintenance manual / Ed. 10 - 2005
OPERATION WITH GAS OPTION INCLUDED
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