Operating Instructions
1. Select the Pouch
Select the proper size VacMaster
®
barrier vacuum pouch. Allow a minimum
of 1” to 2” of extra headspace at the top of the pouch to ensure a quality,
positive seal.
2. Plug in machine and switch power “ON”
The “WORKING” indicator light on the control panel will illuminate when the
power is on.
3. Adjust / Set Timing Controls
All adjustments must be made with lid in the OPEN position.
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Vacuum Time:
Press the “SET” button once and you will notice the
“VACUUM” indicator will light. Adjust the vacuum time “up” or “down” by
using the “+” or “-” buttons. For initial test set the vacuum time to 40
seconds. Adjust vacuum accordingly to achieve the vacuum required.
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Gas Flush:
This model does not offer the gas flush option, Press “SET”
button and leave at 0.0 seconds.
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Sealing Time:
Press the “SET” button until the “SEALING” indicator lights.
Adjust the sealing time “up” or “down” using the “+” or “-” buttons. For
initial test set the sealing time to 1.2 seconds. Adjust sealing time
accordingly to achieve a positive seal.
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Cooling Time:
Press the “SET” button until the “COOLING” indicator
lights. Adjust the cooling time “up” or “down” using the “+” or “-” buttons.
For initial test set the cooling time to 2.0 seconds.
~ Press “SET” until all setting lights are clear and the machine is ready to
work. “Ed” will appear on display.
4. Fill pouch and place in Chamber
◦ Remove or replace filler plate to accommodate the product to be vacuumed.
◦ Always use as many filler plates as possible. Lay the pouch flat in the
chamber with the opening of the pouch across the seal bar.
◦ Pouch opening should extend across the seal bar by ½” to 1”. Make sure
the opening is flat and wrinkle-free.
Note: the entire pouch must remain inside the chamber.
5. Close lid
Hold down firmly until vacuum engages.
6. Process
Closing the lid begins the vacuum cycle.
7. Remove pouch & inspect
Vacuum
– check the quality of the vacuum by looking at the tightness of the
pouch and the product. If you notice “air pockets” increase the vacuum time
by a few seconds, test again. This may take up to 60 seconds depending on
pouch size and the volume of product being packaged.
Seal
– Inspect the pouch seal.
Note: A positive seal will look “clear” upon inspection. If the seal is “spotty
or incomplete” increase the sealing time by 0.2 seconds.
If the seal is “white or milky” decrease seal time by 0.2 seconds.
Additional Controls:
Vacuum Gauge
Represents the vacuum level inside the chamber.
STOP Button
Stops the vacuum cycle and the pouch will be sealed immediately.
This feature can be used to eliminate or minimize product from escaping
the pouch during the vacuum cycle. It can also be used to control the
vacuum level when packaging softer, fragile items.
Vacuum Cycle
(counts down to zero)
Sealing Cycle
(counts down to zero)
Cooling Cycle
(counts down to zero)
Vacuum Devac
(air is let back into the chamber)
Lid will open automatically when cycle
is complete.
*Keep face and body clear of opening lid.*
