PROMARKS DC-800, Operation Manual

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4.1.2 Daily cleaning
Important Note : The following daily cleaning points are meant to help keep your machine in
proper working order. They are in no way intended to provide the required level of sanitation
needed for the packaging of food products. As noted earlier in this manual your company
should consult with an expert in the sanitation field to design a robust sanitation routine when
packaging food products.
1. Clean the seal bar’s Teflon tape very carefully using a rag and a mild organic solvent. DO
NOT directly wash down this area of the machine.
2. Clean the rubber pad in the seal pressure bar. Once again use a rag and a mild organic
solvent. DO NOT directly wash down this area of the machine.
3. Wipe down the stainless steel housing using an approved stainless steel
cleaner.
4. On machines with clear chamber lids or viewing windows clean them using a mild glass
cleaner.
5. If your machine is an SC Series or a DC Series unit open the housing access door and
visually check for oil or debris around the vacuum pump area. If you see anything that
needs to be cleaned
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 are located in the chamber on all TC Series machines and some smaller SC
Series machines.