Chapter 7. Ordinary maintenance
7.1. Precautions for ordinary maintenance interventions
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE, MUST BE EXECUTED BY QUALIFIED STAFF APPROPRIATELY TRAINED.
Before any routine maintenance switch the machine off by acting on the main switch and remove
the plug from the mains socket.
Disconnect gas plant.
7.2. Cleaning of the sealing bar
Use a dry cloth to remove any film residue on the sealing bar
(16).
7.3. Replacement of the Teflon and the sealing blade
Before replacing Teflon and the sealing blade wait for the
machine to be properly cooled.
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Remove the sealing bar (16) from its seat
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Remove the Teflon adhesive tape
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Unscrew the nuts fastening the blades to each end of the
sealing bar
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Tighten the new blades. Make sure they are tout enough
before blocking them
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Use the Teflon adhesive tape to cover the sealing blades
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Place the sealing bar into its seat.
7.4. Replacement of the cover gasket
When the cover gasket (17) is worn out, replace it.
This will improve the efficiency of the machine and increase its
speed rate. Replacement is very easy. After having removed the
gasket which has worn out, clean its seat and insert the new
gasket in a linear way. Make sure its ends are joined. Leave no
opening which might prevent the product from being properly
vacuum-packed.
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