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1.2 PERSONAL SAFETY 

 

Please read and understand this operation manual before using this equipment. Failure to 

follow the operating instructions may result in personal injury or damage to the machine.

 

 

The following procedures and guidelines must be observed to avoid problems that can result in 
property damage, personal injury or death. If you have any questions regarding this information 
please contact Omcan Inc.  Service Department at (905) 828-0234. 

 

Hazardous Voltage

:

 

DANGER

 

 

Electrical power must be disconnected and locked out before servicing or cleaning of the machine. 

Do not remove any panels before power has been disconnected and locked out due to the risk of 

electric shock hazard. 

 

Explosion Hazard: 

DANGER

 

 

When utilizing the gas flush feature (optional) do not use any gas mixture with greater than 22% 

oxygen content. 

 

Blade Hazard: 

WARNING

 

 

If your machine is equipped with either a Perforating Knife System (optional) or a Precut Knife 

System (optional) then do not remove or install blades without wearing protective gloves. These 

blades are SHARP, use care when handling. 

 

 
 
 

Signal words used in classifying potential hazards are defined as follows:

 

 

 
 
 

DANGER

: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which if not avoided, may result 

in death or serious injury. 

 

 
 
 

WARNING

: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result 

in serious injury. 

 

 
 
 

CAUTION

: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result 

in minor to moderate injury. Caution also indicates actions that may cause property 

damage. 

 

Summary of Contents for TC-420

Page 1: ...TC 420 Table Top Vacuum Packaging Machine Operation Manual Version 6 9 1 ...

Page 2: ...LEVEL 6 2 6 POWER CONNECTION 6 2 7 VACUUM PUMP ROTATION 6 3 OPERATION 7 3 1 VACUUM SETTING GUIDELINES 7 3 2 BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 7 3 3 OPTIONAL DEVICE 7 3 3 1 GAS FLUSHING UNIT 7 4 MAINTENANCE 8 4 1 BASIC MAINTENANCE 8 4 1 1 DAILY VISUAL INSPECTION 8 4 1 2 DAILY CLEANING 9 4 2 VACUUM PUMP MAINTENANCE 9 4 3 SEAL BAR MAINTENANCE 9 10 4 4 MAINTENANCE INTERVAL CHART 11 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 12 5 1...

Page 3: ...Explanation of Abbreviations F Front Seal LR Left Right Seal FC Front Seal with Hot Wire Cut off LRC Left Right Seal with Hot Wire Cut off ...

Page 4: ...ily injury and or damage to the equipment Please fill in the information below You will find the information on the bill of lading and on the machines identification tag You will need this information when ordering replacement parts or making technical inquiries Model _____________________________ Serial ______________________________ Ship Date ____________________________ Owner __________________...

Page 5: ...arried out only by qualified technicians or maintenance personnel 3 No service work should be attempted until the machine s power has been turned off All proper lock out tag out procedures should be followed 4 Do not put tools parts or other foreign objects on or into the machine 5 Always keep the machine clean lubricated and in good working condition 6 To provide protection against the risk of el...

Page 6: ...electric shock hazard Explosion Hazard DANGER When utilizing the gas flush feature optional do not use any gas mixture with greater than 22 oxygen content Blade Hazard WARNING If your machine is equipped with either a Perforating Knife System optional or a Precut Knife System optional then do not remove or install blades without wearing protective gloves These blades are SHARP use care when handli...

Page 7: ...tend the shelf life of your product you must consult a qualified food technician or specialist to review your application and develop a suitable gas mixture for your package Further you must perform quality control and gas analysis on your final M A P package CLEANING Every environment and application is different thereforeOmcanInc cannot provide cleaning procedure instructions that will guarantee...

Page 8: ... for the movement of all three types are listed below TC Machines Some of the smallest TC units may be lifted off of their wooden skid and moved manually However Omcan Inc recommends that moving even the smallest of their TC units should not be attempted by one person The larger TC units should be lifted with the aid of a fork lift or other approved lifting aid Prior to lifting with a forklift the...

Page 9: ...g to the installation checklist described as below z Temperature around 5 40 z Working elevation between 0 1000 meters z Relative humidity 30 95 RH z During operating heat is generated by the vacuum pump and vacuum process so a machine temperature of around 70 80 is normal The machine must have free air access for cooling z A minimum distance from walls other machines etc should be maintained at l...

Page 10: ...ow is reached Figure 1 2 6 POWER CONNECTION When preparing to install the machine s main power connection please refer to the electrical information on the serial number plate located on the machine s back panel A certified electrician should be employed to complete this connection 2 7 VACUUM PUMP ROTATION If your machine operates on 3 phase power it is important to check the rotation of the vacuu...

Page 11: ...ded flat plates in the chamber to shorten vacuum time Close the lid to start the cycle the lid will open automatically when cycle is completed Take out the sealed product from vacuum chamber You are ready to start the next cycle After all packaging is completed please let the vacuum pump run for about 15 minutes then turn off the main switch to shut down the machine 3 3 OPTIONAL DEVICE 3 3 1 GAS F...

Page 12: ...um on the sight gauge Refer to Page 7 2 Replace the oil after 500 hours of operating time C Vacuum Chamber Lid Gasket 1 Check for general wear 2 Check for damage 3 Replace as needed D Pressure Bar Rubber On TC and some SC machines this is the rubber part found in the lid of your machine that meets with the seal bar when the machine is in operation In other SC machines and in all DC machines this i...

Page 13: ...leaned DO NOT start cleaning until the machine is properly locked out and tagged out 4 2 Vacuum Pump Maintenance For detailed information concerning maintenance and repair of your machine s vacuum pump please refer to the manufactures operating manual that was packaged with your new machine 4 3 Seal Bar Maintenance A Replacing the Teflon Cover 1 Remove the seal bars from your machine a Seal bars a...

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Page 15: ...xhaust cover or not X Bottom sealing bar working normally or not X Clean the exhaust filter X Change vacuum oil X Replace exhaust filter X Replace Teflon tape X As request Replace sealing Silicone rubber X As request Replace lid gasket rubber X As request Replace pressure bag X As request Replace vanes X Above mentioned maintenance intervals are scheduled basically for 8 working hours per day Reco...

Page 16: ...cuum pump is rotating in wrong direction Lid silicone rubber damaged Fill oil if necessary Stop machine immediately Then alter the power connection and reconnect to correct ones Replace Insufficient vacuum in bag Note Mostly insufficient vacuum in bag is due to leakage of bag but not the fault of machine Bag is leaking Sharp corners on wrapped product puncture the bag Bag is too large Replace the ...

Page 17: ... damaged Teflon tape or silicone rubber is damaged Sealing time and cooling time are too short Sealing pressure is too low Heating element is loose Heating element is broken Replace it Tighten it Pressure bar is damaged replace it Replace it Replace it Adjust to proper time Replace the pressure bag Lid does not close Vacuum valve is damaged Limit switch is disconnected or damaged Replace it Reconn...

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