Audion D541 User manual

Continuous sealer

D541

D541 ENG Rev.01

User manual

www.audion.com

'translation of the original instructions'

No part of this publication may be reproduced and/or published by means of print, photocopy,

or in any other way, without prior written permission from Audion Elektro BV.

Audion Elektro BV reserves the right to modify the machine and/or change the operating manual

without prior notice.

Audion Elektro BV is not liable for any damage caused by specifications deviating from the

standard version.

Although this operating manual was compiled with the utmost care, Audion Elektro BV does not

accept any liability for any mistakes it may contain and/or the consequences of any incorrect

interpretation of its contents.

Audion Elektro BV is not liable for any damage or problems resulting from the use of parts other

than original parts. If this operating manual does not provide instructions for certain repairs,

settings or maintenance, please contact your dealer or Audion Elektro BV.

Please read this operating

manual carefully before using

the sealer or carrying out

maintenance on it.

The sealer is part of the Audion

product range. We also

provide:

- Impulse sealers.

- Heat sealers.

- Continuous sealers.

- Vacuum sealers.

- Vacuum chambers.

- Crimping machines.

- Validatable sealers.

- Form, fill and seal machines.

Since its inception in 1947,

Audion has gained a lot of

experience and expertise with

a wide variety of sealing and

packaging machines. Our

solutions for packaging

problems are unique. Our many

years of experience together

with our modern production,

assembly and testing methods

ensure that our packaging

machines meet the highest

quality standards. We can also

customise the machines

according to your specific

requirements.

Audion is the right supplier for

a packaging machine that is

geared to your requirements.

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Contents

1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.1 Manufacturer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.2 Machine type plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.3 Warranty conditions and liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.1 Symbols used in this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.2 User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.2.1 Operating personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.2.2 Maintenance personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.3 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2.3.1 General safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2.3.2 What to do in case of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.3.3 Use for special applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2.4 Safety provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

3.1 Unpacking the sealer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

3.2 Fixing the adhesive feet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

3.3 Connecting the sealer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

4 Description

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4.1 Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

4.2 Overview of the Continuous sealer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

4.3 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

4.3.1 Coolrun mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

5 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

5.1 Switching on the sealer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

5.1.1 Setting the sealing temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

5.1.2 Adjusting the film guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

5.2 Sealing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

5.2.1 Sealing of large bags. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

5.2.2 Sealing of smaller bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

5.3 Stopping the sealer (STANDBY mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

5.4 Changing the operating settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

5.4.1 Resetting the default operating settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

6 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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7 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

7.1 Maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

7.1.1 Weekly maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

7.1.2 Monthly maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

7.1.3 Annual maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

7.2 Replacing the PTFE fibreglass belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

7.3 Replacing the fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

8 Disposing of the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

8.1 Directive 2002/96/EC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

8.2 Correct disposal for reuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Bijlage 1 Technical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

B1.1 Dimensional drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

B1.2 Technical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Bijlage 2 Electrical Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Bijlage 3 Spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

B3.1 Wear parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

B3.2 Service parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

B3.3 Exploded view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Bijlage 4 Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

B4.1 Maintenance log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Bijlage 5 EC declaration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Introduction

1 Introduction

1.1 Manufacturer

The Continuous sealer was manufactured by:

1.2 Machine type plate

The sealer has an EC mark. This means that the sealer meets the fundamental

health and safety requirements of the European Communities.

Audion Elektro BV

Hogeweyselaan 235

1382 JL Weesp

The Netherlands

Telephone: +31 (0)294 491717

Fax: +31 (0)294 491755

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.audion.com

Figure 1-1: Machine type plate of the Continuous sealer

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1.3 Warranty conditions and liability

Subject to the limitations stated below, we provide a 12-month warranty for the

products we deliver. This warranty is limited to manufacturing defects and

therefore does not cover any malfunctions caused by any form of wear, or any

part of the delivered product that is subject to wear.

•The warranty we provide for parts or accessories purchased from third parties

is limited to the warranty the third-party provides to us.

•The warranty is void if the other party and/or any third parties engaged by

them use the product in a way that it is not intended for.

•The warranty is also void if the other party and/or any third parties engaged

by them carries out work and/or modifications on the delivered product.

•Any parts we replace in order to meet our warranty obligations become our

property.

•Should the other party not meet obligations resulting from the agreement

entered into between the parties in whole or in part or in a timely manner, we

are not obliged to provide warranty for as long as that situation continues.

We exclude all liability to the extent that the liability is not regulated by law. Our

liability will never exceed the total amount of the order in question.

Subject to the generally applicable legal rules of public order and good faith, we

are not obliged to pay compensation to the other party or any third party for

damages of any nature whatsoever, incurred directly or indirectly, including

trading loss, damage to movable or immovable property or persons.

In any case, we are not liable for any damage resulting from or caused by using

the delivered product or its unsuitability for the purpose for which the other party

purchased it.

Safety

2 Safety

2.1 Symbols used in this manual

The following symbols are used in this user manual:

A tip on how a task can be carried out more efficiently.

Instructions for carrying out a task in the correct manner.

Danger of injury to the user or damage to the sealer if the

instructions are not observed.

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2.2 User

The sealer should only be operated by authorised personnel.

Improper use of the sealer may lead to serious personal injury and

considerable material damage.

Keep bystanders at a distance. Do NOT allow unauthorised

personnel to operate the sealer.

2.2.1 Operating personnel

The company using the machine has organized a training to inform its operating

personnel of the potential risks of unskilled behaviour while carrying out their

tasks.

Installation, maintenance and repair require specialised

knowledge, which is why these tasks should only be performed by

maintenance personnel.

Observe the safety instructions in this user manual. Failure to

observe the safety instructions may cause unacceptable risks.

The operating personnel must be familiar with all chapters of this user manual

with the exception of ’Installation’ and ’Maintenance’. Always observe the

following safety instructions before using the sealer or carrying out any

maintenance work.

2.2.2 Maintenance personnel

This personnel's professional training, knowledge and experience, and knowledge

of the manufacturer's terms enable them to carry out the assigned work and

immediately recognize any risks that may arise.

Observe the safety instructions in this user manual. Failure to

observe the safety instructions may cause unacceptable risks.

Maintenance personnel must be familiar with all chapters of this user manual.

Always observe the following safety instructions before using the sealer or

carrying out any maintenance work on it.

Safety

2.3 Safety instructions

The sealer meets the fundamental health and safety requirements of the European

Community. This means that the sealer can be operated and maintained safely if

all safety instructions are carefully observed. However, improper or careless use

can create dangerous situations.

Observe the safety instructions in this user manual. Always

remain alert to dangerous situations and avoid any improper or

careless use.

2.3.1 General safety instructions

Observe the following general safety instructions:

•Tie back long hair.

•Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery.

•Always wear the personal protective equipment (PPE) prescribed by the

company, such as safety shoes, gloves, and goggles.

Use the PPE required on the shop floor, such as safety shoes,

gloves and goggles and/or hearing protection, in particular when

carrying out maintenance work.

•Check the operation of the sealer every day.

•Keep your hands away from dangerous parts of the sealer.

•Always leave protective covers in place during production.

•Never bypass or deactivate any safety provisions.

•The sealer should never be operated or maintained by people who are under

the influence of alcohol, medication and/or drugs.

•Only use sealable material that is suitable for the sealer.

•The user is obliged to observe the commonly applicable hygienic measures.

•If you are not sure whether the sealer is working properly, switch it off

immediately and consult the maintenance personnel.

•Both the user and the sealer must be supervised while the sealer is in use.

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