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I have uneven fill levels.
Please note that the XF460 is a volumetric filler, not a level filler. You might encounter
different fill lines in your bottles due to differences in your bottles. Your bottles might
have the same weight, but have a slight variance in wall thickness, neck size, punt, etc.
This often translates to a different fill height.
If you encounter a sudden difference in your fill levels, an orifice in the machine might be
partly clogged. Run warm water with your cleaning solution several times through the
machine. If that does not solve the problem please contact us to evaluate further steps.
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One or more spouts are dripping
After not using the machine for a while, you might have a spout that keeps dripping after
the fill cycle. The rubber parts in the check valve may be dry but will usually seal again
after starting and stopping the flow. Simply run your fill cycle a couple of times, preferably
with water or your cleaning solution. Please contact us to order new check valves if the
problem continues.
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I need a spare fuse.
There is a spare fuse in the power entry connector (where power cord plugs in).
Unplug the machine and set screwdriver on the notch (do not remove screws) and pop
the spare fuse holder toward you, then replace the fuse.
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Cleaning
Please note: You are responsible to ensure that your Xpressfiller is clean and does not
contaminate your product. We recommend a thorough cleaning before and after your bottling
run.
Flush warm water through the filler for one or two runs, followed by whatever solution you
choose for one or two runs, and then follow with a clear water rinse. You may choose to use a K-
Meta or Na-Meta cleaning solution (easily obtainable at supply stores), or just plain baking soda as
your cleaning solution. Add citric acid if you wish to increase the cleaning effect. You may want to
ask others in your industry what products they recommend as opinions and preferences vary
widely. Sanitize with Isopropyl alcohol or a minimum 80 proof vodka.
After that, unhook your Transfer Kit from the Machine and empty all fluid left in the machine by
letting the pump suck in air.
This will be sufficient until you are ready to start bottling again, or if you are ready to place the
machine in storage until the next bottling.
Cleaning is far and above the best way to keep your XpressFill happy and performing to its
optimum potential. It does not hurt the machine to do several cleaning runs.
Happy Filling!
