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0614 IH-1075
OPERAtING ISSUE
ACtIONS
RECOMMENDAtIONS
No Green Power light
Check Main Power Switch.
Check fuse.
Is the machine operating?
Has the machine’s duty cycle increased?
Is Power Switch in the ON position?
Replace fuse if necessary.
If yes, green lamp is out on the Main Power Switch. Replace
Power Switch.
Machine has automatically shut down to prevent
overheating. turn off power and allow machine to cool for
1/2 hour. turn on Main Power. Call Uline if problem persists.
No/Poor Vacuum
Check incoming air pressure.
Check bag.
Air pressure should be set to 75-85 psi.
Make sure bag is flat and crease-free between vac seal
jaws. Use both hands to support bag. Note: Optional support
tray may help when vacuuming larger/bulkier packages.
No Heat/Poor or Weak Seal
Increase heat time settings.
Check element for hot spots or burn
through. Element should be extended all
the way to the right.
Replace element. turn the sealer on again.
No Heat
Check element finger nuts.
Check contact surfaces.
Check fuse.
Ensure they are tight with no gaps.
Ensure all contact surfaces are clean.
If burnt out, replace fuse.
No Cool
Check bag.
Increase cool time.
Bag Sticks to Seal Jaw
Check the Pressure Bar.
Replace if necessary.
Gaps/Creases in Seal
Check bag.
Check element and teflon
®
for bumps,
hot spots, burns or creases.
Ensure bag is flat when vac jaw closes.
Increase heat and cool times. Replace element and teflon
®
as necessary.
Nozzle does not retract or
extends too slow/fast
Check incoming air pressure.
Adjust Nozzle Extend Flow Control.
Air pressure should be set at 75-85 psi.
Reduce/increase opening in Nozzle Extend Flow Control to
slow down/speed up nozzle extend.
the Pressure Bar does not
close. One side sticks open.
Realign Pressure Bar pistons.
to realign, disconnect air pressure, close jaw by hand,
loosen and retighten Pressure Bar piston nuts.
Premature element burn out.
Element is sparking.
Check procedure for proper element
replacement.
Confirm flaps are facing up. Make sure nuts are tight and
there are no gaps.
Jaws do not close
Check incoming air pressure.
Air pressure should be set to 75-85 psi.
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