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3. Loosen the set screw and nut from the eccentric pin handle.

4. Remove the eccentric pin handle and eccentric pin from the machine.

5. Remove the sliding sheet top section from the machine.
6. Pull out the sliding sheets from the top section.

Summary of Contents for PharmaCap

Page 1: ...We don t just sell machines we provide service PharmaCap Manual Capsule Filler User Manual...

Page 2: ...any retrieval system of any nature without prior permission except for fair dealing under the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 or in accordance with the terms of license issued by the Copyright...

Page 3: ...pressure Using wet or damp material Personal Protection For personal protection while operating the PharmaCap Capsule Filler abide by these actions Avoid wearing loose jewelry to prevent entanglement...

Page 4: ...is signals potential risk for damage to the machine or other parts Prop 65 Statement for CA Residents Based on LFA s current level of knowledge of our machines PharmaCap Capsule Fillers do not require...

Page 5: ...Training 8 Training via Video Chat Phone 8 LFA Articles 8 LFA Videos 8 Installation 9 Tools and Materials Needed 9 The Appropriate Workstation for the Machine 9 Settings and Adjustment 22 Maintenance...

Page 6: ...6 PharmaCap Capsule Filler Parts List 1 Cap Locking Plate 2 Tamping Plate 3 Capsule Body Plate 4 Eccentric Pin 5 Eccentric Pin Handle 6 Large Lever 7 Base 1 2 3 4 5 7 6...

Page 7: ...ickly change between different capsule sizes the PharmaCap is a versatile and affordable option for a capsule filler The purpose of this document is to support your understanding of the PharmaCap Caps...

Page 8: ...standing of the machine Or if you prefer LFA can provide training via phone for all customers who call the office To set up a training call or email your local LFA office UK Phone 44 01869 250234 Emai...

Page 9: ...les Disposable latex rubber gloves Hairnet and or beard net food grade products only Sterile shoe covers food grade products only The Appropriate Workstation for the Machine Find a clean stable and le...

Page 10: ...10 The shipment will contain the following 1 The PharmaCap Capsule Filler 2 4 2 Formulation Scraper 3 Tamping Tool 4 Cleaning Brush 5 Powder Guard 6 Capsule Holding Tray 3...

Page 11: ...s with Powder The powder guard is put on the machine and is filled with powder The formulation scraper ensures that the powder covers all of the capsule bodies The powder is then compacted by the tamp...

Page 12: ...for powder Safety goggles Disposable latex rubber gloves for food grade products and to protect hands from grease Hairnet and or beard net food grade products only Sterile shoe covers food grade produ...

Page 13: ...to the holding tray 2 1 Note Ensure that the capsules are inserted body side down 3 Gently press down on the capsules with the tamping tool 4 Place the holding tray with the empty capsules onto the Ph...

Page 14: ...counterclockwise 6 Push down the large lever to lift the capsule caps off the capsule bodies 5 5 6 7 Remove the holding tray with the caps and set aside 7 1 Note Ensure to remember the direction of t...

Page 15: ...e bodies into the PharmaCap 9 Run the tamping tool over the PharmaCap to ensure that the capsule bodies are fully inserted and flush with the sliding sheet top section 10 Place the powder guard onto t...

Page 16: ...e bodies inside the PharmaCap and push the excess powder towards the right reservoir 12 1 Note Do not use the cleaning brush provided with the machine to spread the powder as it may cause weight varia...

Page 17: ...17 14 Lower the tamping plate carefully and lock it 15 Rotate the handle clockwise to its limit...

Page 18: ...handle by turning it counterclockwise and unlock and raise the tamping plate 17 Place the powder guard back onto the PharmaCap and redistribute the excess powder with the formulation scraper into the...

Page 19: ...ing tray with the capsule caps back onto the PharmaCap and over the filled capsule bodies 19 1 Note Ensure that the separated caps are aligned with their original bodies 20 Lower the cap locking plate...

Page 20: ...20 23 Raise the cap locking plate and turn the front knob counterclockwise 22 Push down the lever 2 3 times to apply sufficient pressure to seal the capsules...

Page 21: ...21 24 Push down the lever again to raise the holding tray with the sealed capsules 25 Lift up and remove the holding tray from the PharmaCap 26 Push out the filled capsules from the holding tray...

Page 22: ...to 0 from 3 to 4 Tools and Materials Needed Metric set of Allen keys with ball ends Disposable latex rubber gloves for food grade products and to protect hands from grease Hairnet and or beard net fo...

Page 23: ...ndle 3 Remove the eccentric pin handle and eccentric pin from the machine 4 Remove the sliding sheet top section from the machine 5 Lower the cap locking plate 6 Loosen the nuts of the cap locking pla...

Page 24: ...the four bolts on the new sliding sheet top section by hand 7 Remove the two spacers Replace the Tooling 8 Insert the new spacers onto the cap locking plate handle bolts 9 Retighten the cap locking pl...

Page 25: ...rts that are not greased properly can make the capsule filler seize up and cause major problems later LFA recommends maintaining a lubrication schedule for your PharmaCap Capsule Filler which can be f...

Page 26: ...26 2 Apply mineral oil to the handle threads on top of the tamping plate 3 Apply NLGI grade 2 grease onto the eccentric pin...

Page 27: ...27 4 Apply NLGI Grade 1 grease to the cogs underneath the machine...

Page 28: ...After cleaning Mineral oil Eccentric Pin Handle Handle on the side that is pulled to separate capsule caps and bodies in the PharmaCap After cleaning Mineral oil Large Lever The point at which the sid...

Page 29: ...h Disinfectant Sanitizer e g Member s Mark Commercial Sanitizer Potable water and clean cloths Disposable latex rubber gloves Hairnet and or beard net food grade products only Sterile shoe covers food...

Page 30: ...screw and nut from the eccentric pin handle 4 Remove the eccentric pin handle and eccentric pin from the machine 5 Remove the sliding sheet top section from the machine 6 Pull out the sliding sheets f...

Page 31: ...hine s base 12 Use the cleaner on the capsule body plate wash off the cleaner with water and immediately dry the capsule body plate with a clean cloth 13 Sanitize the capsule body plate with a clean c...

Page 32: ...plate 16 Use the cleaner on the tamping plate wash off the cleaner with water and immediately dry the tamping plate with a clean cloth 17 Sanitize the tamping plate with a clean cloth and reassemble i...

Page 33: ...the water 25 Use a wire pipe cleaner and or toothbrush to clean difficult to remove debris on the powder guard and the capsule holding tray 26 Use the cleaner on the powder guard and capsule holding t...

Page 34: ...ule Body Plate Clean on machine Clean on machine Clean on machine Remove from machine N A N A Remove from machine Remove from machine Cleaning Level Key Level 1 Remove powder Level 2 Dry clean with cl...

Page 35: ...sule loading tray is not lining up correctly with the PharmaCap base Inspect the alignment and adjust if needed The cap locking plate has incorrect spacer sizes Replace the spacers The large lifting l...

Page 36: ...cable during this process Lubricate the Handles and Large Lever Lubricate the tamping plate s handle threads the eccentric pin handle and the large lever with mineral oil Lubricate the Eccentric Pin a...

Page 37: ...ng Tray Component of PharmaCap that holds capsules on top of the machine s base Excipient An inactive substance that serves as the vehicle or medium for a drug or other API Formulation Powder mix of t...

Page 38: ...psule sizes 00 0 1 2 3 4 Filling precision 3 Weight 40 kg 88 lbs Length 428 mm 16 8 in Height 452 mm 17 8 in Width 308 mm 12 1 in Bores per Plate Plate Size Number of Bores Plates Maximum Output Hour...

Page 39: ...er in the capsule loading plate tamping plate and powder guard Weigh a few sample capsules to ensure the desired weight and fill are being met After Operation Remove all excess powder with a bagless v...

Page 40: ...40 Diagrams PharmaCap Dimensions Drawing Name Product Name Version Provided By LFA Machines www lfamachines com PharmaCap v2 Dimensions PharmaCap v2 1 0 428 mm 452 mm 308 mm...

Page 41: ...41 PharmaCap Exploding Diagram Groups Drawing Name Product Name Version Provided By LFA Machines www lfamachines com PharmaCap v2 Exploding Diagram Groups PharmaCap v2 1 0...

Page 42: ...42 PharmaCap Exploding Diagram Group 1 Drawing Name Product Name Version Provided By LFA Machines www lfamachines com PharmaCap v2 Exploding Diagram Group 1 PharmaCap v2 1 0...

Page 43: ...43 PharmaCap Exploding Diagram Group 2 Drawing Name Product Name Version Provided By LFA Machines www lfamachines com PharmaCap v2 Exploding Diagram Group 2 PharmaCap v2 1 0...

Page 44: ...44 PharmaCap Exploding Diagram Group 3 Drawing Name Product Name Version Provided By LFA Machines www lfamachines com PharmaCap v2 Explosive Diagram Group 3 PharmaCap v2 1 0...

Page 45: ...45 PharmaCap Exploding Diagram Group 4 Drawing Name Product Name Version Provided By LFA Machines www lfamachines com PharmaCap v2 Exploding Diagram Group 4 PharmaCap v2 1 0...

Page 46: ...46 PharmaCap Exploding Diagram Group 5 Drawing Name Product Name Version Provided By LFA Machines www lfamachines com PharmaCap v2 Exploding Diagram Group 5 PharmaCap v2 1 0...

Page 47: ...47 PharmaCap Exploding Diagram Group 6 Drawing Name Product Name Version Provided By LFA Machines www lfamachines com PharmaCap v2 Exploding Diagram Group 6 PharmaCap v2 1 0...

Page 48: ...com warranty LFA Website In order to aid you in your mixing production LFA Machines maintains a website that offers a breadth of useful information about the PharmaCap Capsule Filler and other machine...

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