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Lava V333 / Premium Line 

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www.lava-vacuum-packing.com

 

   www.lava-europe.com

  

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Your Lava vacuum packing machine is covered by a two-year warranty. This warranty specifically 
excludes breakdown caused by liquid entering the air-pump. It is very important that you are aware 
that allowing liquid to enter the air-pump will cause the machine to breakdown and invalidate your 
warranty.  
 
If you are vacuum packing items which have a high liquid content (soup etc.) then you should use 
acrylic containers rather than bags, as the design of containers prevents liquid from being drawn 
into the machine. All Lava machines are fitted with a liquid trap which prevents liquid from 
entering the pump. However once the liquid trap is full, the liquid has nowhere else to go and will 
be sucked into the pump. If you see liquid being drawn out of the bag and into the machine then you 
must stop the machine immediately and empty out the liquid trap. 
 
The cause of the problem needs to be determined and this is usually “over-packing” something 
which contains a significant amount of liquid. For example, raw meat has a fairly high liquid 
content and if you “over-pack” it you will squeeze the liquid out of the meat and into the bag, which 
will then be sucked into the machine. A new product called Liquid Stop can help prevent this 
problem. 
 
To prevent “over-packing” you can either manually seal the bag before maximum pressure is 
reached or use a variable pressure valve in combination with the pressure gauge and pack at a lower 
pressure. For example 0.2 bar instead of 0.9 bar. This will have some effect on the longevity of the 
product being packed since less air is being removed, but it can improve the presentation of softer 
food items as they will be able to keep their shape better. The use of a small strip of Liquid Stop can 
also prevent liquid uptake. 

 
 

 

 

A.   

Top rubber sealing strip 

B.   

Top vacuum rubber seal 

C.   

On/Off button 

D.   

Sealing strip element 

E.   

Liquid trap with variable vacuum pressure release valve 

Summary of Contents for LA-VA V333

Page 1: ...Lava V333 Premium Line Copyright www lava vacuum packing com www lava europe com 1 Operating Instructions LA VA V333 Premium Line Vacuum Packing Machine ...

Page 2: ...mmediately and empty out the liquid trap The cause of the problem needs to be determined and this is usually over packing something which contains a significant amount of liquid For example raw meat has a fairly high liquid content and if you over pack it you will squeeze the liquid out of the meat and into the bag which will then be sucked into the machine A new product called Liquid Stop can hel...

Page 3: ... You will need to allow enough space in front of the machine to lay the bag flat and you may find it easier to place a one inch high cutting board or something similar underneath the bag to keep it as flat as possible Plug in the machine and switch it on using switch C T The switch should light up red If not then check both the power supply and fuse You should choose a bag that is the correct size...

Page 4: ...he most common cause of problems with Lava machines 5 Close the lid and you will hear the pump start up You must then press down firmly on the corners of the lid NOTE when the machine is new or the seals have just been replaced you will need to press down very hard on the corners of the lid for about one second to initiate the vacuum Failure to press down hard enough at this stage is the second mo...

Page 5: ...rtant not to contaminate the area of the bag to be sealed with grease or liquids this can also create a bad seal Please note that if you are packing at a very low pressure then you may need to press down very hard on the lid of the machine during the sealing process Vacuum Packing in Containers Acrylic containers are ideal for packing things like soup fresh salad or soft fruit like raspberries or ...

Page 6: ... a liquid trap E If at any time liquid of any sort enters this trap please stop the machine immediately The liquid trap is designed to stop liquids from entering the vacuum pumps and damaging components beyond repair This important facility is not found on other inferior makes and distinguishes the Lava machines from other competitors To empty the liquid trap switch the machine off remove the lid ...

Page 7: ...etely dry before using Warning The vacuum packing unit is not a toy and should not be used by children Keep bags out of reach of children Never submerse or spray water on the vacuum packing machine Always disconnect from the power when not in use Lava Vacuum Packing Lava Europe CoolGame UK Ltd Woodwynd Bidford on Avon B50 4NA United Kingdom Phone 44 871 716 8170 Email andrew coolgameuk com VAT Reg...

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