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4. Maintenance
4.1 General
Ensure that the cycle of the machine is finished, before working on the machine. Depending on the
planned job you wish to perform, the power can be disconnected.
Temperature:
The temperature of the heating plate can be tested regularly by using Thermolabels can be obtained at
your Thermopatch supplier.
Teflon cover:
The Teflon cover of the heating plate should always be clean to prevent labels or patches sticking to it
or soiling the heat seal products. Clean the cover with a dry, clean cloth when the machine is still warm.
Repeat this several times a day when using the machine intensively. Damaged or soiled Teflon
covers need to be replaced. These can be obtained at your Thermopatch supplier.
Sealing pad:
Clean the sealing pad while it is still warm. Use a clean, lint free cloth to clean it regularly. Do not
heat seal on zippers, staples, buttons etc. to avoid damage by puncturing or tearing the sealing pad.
Never use solvents to clean the sealing pad.
Replacing the Teflon cover or sealing pad:
The Teflon cover or the sealing pad should, depending on their condition, be replaced regularly.
When performing the replacement, make sure the machine has cooled down sufficiently. Peel off the
self-adhesive Teflon cover (like a used band-aid). Then carefully remove any glue residue that was left
behind. Make sure that all residue is removed and the metal surface is clean, before placing the new
cover, without bubbles. Teflon covers and sealing pads can be obtained at your Thermopatch supplier.
Lubrication:
Normally the machine does not require lubrication. However when the Sealing Arm Handle is slow to
rise, lubricating the pivots and rotating parts will help the Sealing Arm Handle.
