Minipack-Torre Pratika 56 CS Series, Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Chapter 7. Ordinary maintenance GB
7.1. Precautions and setting to maintenance mode
CAUTION!

Maintenance must be performed exclusively by skilled personnel familiar with the machine.

Never carry out maintenance, lubrication, or repairs when the machine is in operation and/or
connected to the power supply.
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Never carry out maintenance on moving parts.
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After maintenance re-fit all guards to restore normal operating conditions.

Always observe all safety standards as specified in this manual and these currently applied in the
country of installation.
SETTING THE MACHINE TO THE MAINTENANCE MODE
This procedure must be performed before all routine maintenance,cleaning and special maintenance, to shut off the
machine from all power sources, as follows:

Press the STOP button (14) (if the machine is running)

Switch the machine off by rotating the main switch (Q1) to “0” (OFF)

Remove the plug from the mains socket
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Disconnect the pneumatic system by removing the hose from the compressed air system from the coupling on the
filter unit (see chapter 5.5.)
7.2. Maintenance table
7.2.1. Routine maintenance plan
This type of machine is designed for minimal maintenance; however always observe Maintenance schedule set out
below.
FREQUENCY COMPONENT OPERATION
Every
day Machine Remove all residue for product processing which may impair
correct machine operation.
Every
day Blade Clean surfaces that come into contact with the film, using
cloths or paper. Never use objects that may damage the
surfaces.
Every 2
weeks Pneumatic circuit. Ensure that there are no leaks from fittings.
Eliminate all condensate formed in the filter unit.
Every 12
months Supports Carry out lubrication with grease type:NLGI 2.
Every 12
months Gear couplings Ensure sufficient lubrication.
Every 3
months Blade and contrast bars Check the condition of the adhesive teflon strips and silicon
plate.
WARNING!
Gears reduction unit are lubricated with “permanent” type synthetic oil and therefore do not require lubrication.
7.2.2. Maintenance plan of safety devices
The periodical control of the “ SAFETY DEVICES” listed in the table is required.
FREQUENCY COMPONENT OPERATION
Each
month Upper hood

Opening of upper hood and rear door (both in manual and
automatic mode).
 Check the consequences:
 luminous and acoustic alarm, the machine blocks.
Each
month Sealing bar
guards  Movement of guards placed around sealing bar near four
sensors (in manual mode)
 Check the consequences:
 luminous and acoustic alarm, the machine blocks.
Each
month Pushbutton
EMERGENCY  Activation of emergency button (manual and automatic
mode)
 Check the consequences:

luminous and acoustic alarm, the machine blocks.
Record of control
Each control of the safety devices must be recorded, indicating the data and result of the control performed:
date of check, inspector, result.
Reporting fault
Should a fault be detected, contact the Assistance Service of the Supplier for its restoration.