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ENGLISH

Operator’s Manual

Item No. 26131-1

Rev 2/23/15

Vacuum Packing machine with 12" Sealing Bar

Thank you for purchasing this Vollrath Vacuum Packing Machine. Before operating the equipment, read and familiarize yourself with 

the following operating and safety instructions. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Save the original box and 

packaging. Use this packaging to ship the equipment if repairs are needed

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Item

Model Description

Voltage

Hz

Amps

Plug 

40831 VP12 Vacuum Packing Machine 

with 12" Sealing Bar

120

60

8.5

NEMA 

5-15P

S

afety

 P

recautionS

To ensure safe operation, read the following statements and understand 

their meaning. This manual contains safety precautions which are 

explained below. Please read carefully.

  

warning

Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can cause 

severe personal injury or death. 

  

cautiOn

Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can cause 

minor or major personal injury if the caution is ignored.

NOTICE

 is used to note information that is important but not hazard-

related.
These precautions should be followed at all times. Failure to follow these 

precautions could result in injury to yourself and others.

 

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Unplug when not in use.

 

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Keep unit and power cord away from open flames, electric burners or 

excessive heat.

 

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Do not operate unattended. 

 

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Do not operate if unit has been damaged or is malfunctioning in any 

way. 

f

unction

 

and

 P

urPoSe

This unit is intended to vacuum seal food products in a commercial kitchen 

environment. It is not intended for household, industrial or laboratory use. 

Summary of Contents for 40831 VP12

Page 1: ...ich are explained below Please read carefully WARNING Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can cause severe personal injury or death CAUTION Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can cause minor or major personal injury if the caution is ignored NOTICE is used to note information that is important but not hazard related These precautions sho...

Page 2: ...ning program D Display Shows the current value of the active function during the program cycle or the set value of the selected function when the machine is idle E Function LEDs The LED for the function illuminates when the function is active during the program cycle or when the function is selected in the programming mode F Increase Time Vacuum Stop Button During a packing cycle stops the current...

Page 3: ...d quickly reaches the boiling point which can lead to an insufficient seal NOTICE Hot products create condensation which can damage the pump 2 Watch the vacuum process through the clear lid 3 Press the vac stop button as soon as bubbles appear in the product This will stop the vacuum and start the seal step NOTICE Do not let products boil Boiling will increase the amount of moisture that enters th...

Page 4: ...m removes any moisture that may have accumulated in the pump During the program the pump and oil reach operating temperature which evaporates any moisture in the pump 1 Press the Pump Conditioning button 2 The display shows 3 Close the lid 4 The program starts Moving dots appear on the display 5 The program runs for approximately 15 minutes Do not interrupt the program If the program is interrupte...

Page 5: ...gasket wears due to the extreme pressure differences and must be replaced regularly Tools Needed Replacement gasket Scissors 1 Remove the worn gasket Lid gasket 2 Cut a new piece of gasket slightly longer than the old one Position the new gasket so the lip faces downward and outward 3 Press the gasket into the slot evenly 4 Trim the gasket so the ends come tightly together to prevent leakage The e...

Page 6: ...s damaged or worn Replace the seal pad The Teflon tape is damaged Replace the Teflon tape The vacuum bag opening is not clean Clean the vacuum bag s opening Service and Repair There are no user serviceable parts within this appliance To avoid serious injury or damage never attempt to repair the unit or replace a damaged power cord yourself Do not send units directly to The Vollrath Company LLC Ple...

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