Vollrath VP12 Manual Del Operador página 5

MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Unplug unit before servicing.
NOTICE: All maintenance must be performed by a qualified service
technician.
NOTICE: Do NOT tilt the machine. Tilting could enable oil to flow out
of the pump and cause damage to the machine.
The following maintenance schedule is only a guideline. Actual
maintenance needs will vary depending on machine use. Inspect your
machine regularly.
Interval Procedure
Weekly Check the oil by viewing the Oil Inspection Window.
Inspect the seal bar for wear.
Inspect the seal pad under the lid for wear.
Inspect the lid gasket and lid.
Every six Replace the oil in the vacuum pump. Contact Vollrath
months Technical Services.
Replace the sealing wires and Teflon
Replace the seal pad under the lid.
Replace the lid gasket.
Yearly Inspect the oil exhaust filter. Contact Vollrath Technical
Services.
Every four Replace the lid, gas springs and seal cylinder
years membranes. Contact Vollrath Technical Services.
Replace the Sealing Wires and Teflon
Check the sealing bar for damage. Replace the Teflon tape or sealing
wires if the seal quality is no longer sufficient or if the Teflon tape or
seal wires are worn.
Tools Needed:
• Phillips screwdriver
• Tensioning tool or pliers
• Scissors
• Lint-free cleaning cloth
• Replacement Teflon tape
• Replacement sealing wire
1. Pull up on the sealing bar to remove it from the machine.
2. Remove the Teflon tape that protects the sealing wires.
Vacuum Packing Machine with 12" Sealing Bar Operator's Manual
3. Remove the screws on the bottom side of the seal bar.
4. Remove the sealing wires.
5. Remove the Teflon tape from the sealing bar.
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tape.
6. Clean the sealing bar with a lint-free cloth.
7. Cut a piece of replacement Teflon tape to the same length as the
sealing bar.
8. Apply the replacement tape to the sealing bar.
9. Cut new sealing wires to the length of the sealing bar, plus about 6"
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Tape (15 cm).
10. Attach one wire to one side of the seal bar by tightening the screw.
11. Pull the wire across the sealing bar straight and tight.
12. Attach it by tightening the screw.
13. Repeat steps 10 through 12 for the second wire.
14. Trim the wires.
15. Cut a piece of Teflon tape the same length of the sealing bar, plus
about 2" (5 cm).
16. Apply the tape smoothly over the sealing wires on the sealing bar.
17. Trim the tape.
18. Place the sealing bar back in the machine. Verify that the sealing
bar is properly snapped into the holder.
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