Microcanner MC ATOMIC Instruction Manual
Date
04/29/21
Microcanner
MC ATOMIC
OPERATING
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
Version 1.1
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WARNING!
OPERATING AUTOMATED EQUIPMENT IS DANGEROUS, DO NOT OPERATE THE
MC ATOMIC CANNING SYSTEM UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THIS MANUAL AND
HAVE RECEIVED PROPER TRAINING. PRECAUTIONS MUST BE TAKEN TO
SAFEGUARD OPERATORS. OPERATORS MUST BE TRAINED AND AWARE OF
DANGER POINTS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY RULES COULD RESULT IN
INJURY OR DEATH.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRACTICES
●Conveyors are dangerous and present entanglement hazards. Loose clothing,
hair, and jewelry should be avoided at all costs. Never place hands near or inside
of a moving conveyor.
●NEVER permit children, or un-trained operators anywhere near an operating
machine.
●In the event of an emergency, hit the E-stop.
●Never perform adjustments without being in E-Stop mode, or unplugging.
●Never plug into an outlet that is not GFCI. Water and electricity do not mix.
●Never open the control panel while powered up / plugged in.
●Keep clear of all moving parts.
●Clear machine jams only when in E-stop mode or fully powered down.
●It is recommended that you wear safety glasses anytime during operation of the
MC-ATOMIC canning system.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2. MACHINE REQUIREMENTS-------------------------------------------------------------------
3. GENERAL MACHINE SERVICE-------------------------------------------------------------4.
START UP PROCEDURE-----------------------------------------------------------------------
5. SEAM SETUP GUIDE----------------------------------------------------------------------------
6. CHANGE OVER PROCEDURE--------------------------------------------------------------7.
HMI OPERATERATIONS-----------------------------------------------------------------------
8. TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL RUN----------------------------------------------------------
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1. INTRODUCTION
●Thank you for purchasing a Microcanner MC ATOMIC canning system.
This manual is written for your benefit to help you fully understand how
to operate and service your machine. With proper operation and
service your machine will offer you years of service.
●The MC ATOMIC canning system is designed to run 12 & 16oz 202
series cans and Sleek Series cans with a few simple changeover
steps. The machine will run up to 25 cases per hour, this will vary from
product to product based on carbonation and/or specific gravity along
with temperature of the product.
2. MACHINE REQUIREMENTS
●For safety purposes you should plug your machine into a 110v 20 amp
GFCI outlet.
●Clean dry air supply to the machine. Below is an air dryer we would
suggest.
○https://www.smcusa.com/products/air-preparation-equipment/air-dr
yers/refrigerated-air-dryers/idf~127900
○Model IDF B3E-11N should be adequate. Consult your local SMC
representative prior to purchase.
○Failure to provide dry air will destroy valves and void the warranty.
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○Air Regulator at the machine is to be set at 80 P.S.I. If your
pressure needle jumps around during operation, you will need to
supply a surge tank near the machine.
○CO2 delivery system that is regulated to 20 P.S.I. (use the inline
flow controls on the can purge and under cap gas to restrict the
flow. The machine only needs a few PSI for this application. The
inline flow controls will allow you to make finer adjustments than the
regulator will). This line should have a standard quick connect for
hooking up to the filler head.
●34°F product @ 2.64 CO₂@ 15 PSI head pressure (head pressure will
vary and a longer line set may be required when running high gravity,
high IBU double IPA beer)
●Sanitizer pump to rinse filler valves (visit www.microcannerparts.com
for list of parts and instructions on assembling the pump)
●A drain under the machine or area for the water to run away from the
machine, so the bottom of the machine does not become submerged
more than ¼” in water.
3. GENERAL MACHINE SERVICE
Like any other piece of equipment, new car or tractor, your canning
machine needs to be cleaned, lubricated and periodically serviced.
Screws loosen, filters plug up with contaminates, sensors vibrate out of
adjustment and seam tooling wears. It is important to assign a technician
to learn the system and take good care of it.
●Prior to each use, all screws and sensors should be checked for
tightness.
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●During each use seams should be checked at least every 200 cans to
assure that bad cans are not being made due to worn out or loose
tooling.
●Drain beer from the fill line and run sanitizer through it after use.
Thoroughly clean fill level sensor and spray with alcohol.
●Following each use, the entire machine should be hosed off (no
pressure washers). A bucket of warm water and Dawn soap should be
prepared, and the machine be scrubbed with a soft plastic bristle bush.
All water spots should be polished off using vinegar and rags.
●After cleaning, a food grade zero weight grease
(https://www.mcmaster.com/1445K41/) needs to be applied to all
cylinders.
●Grease must also be applied to 1st operation and 2nd operation tooling.
While greasing, spin the form wheel. Stop pumping when you just
start to notice the RPM of the wheel drop from the grease contact.
●Prior to running the machine check to see if any water has
accumulated in the catch bowl of the regulator.
○To empty the catch bowl, push up on the chrome thumb screw on
the bottom of the regulator, once all the water is drained simply
stop pushing up on the thumb screw.
4. START UP PROCEDURE
1. Place the machine in the desired location.
2. Place a bubble level on the machine to ensure that it is level.
3. Verify that the machine has proper seamer head tension to the
cans. you want to run. Linked here is a video that shows how to
check tension.
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4. Verify that the cap shedder is at the appropriate running height.
Run a can by hand under the shedder to verify the end catches and
falls on top of the can.
5. Plug in the machine power. Hook up the air supply, connect CO₂on
the quick connect fitting located below the air supply quick connect
fitting.
6. With the machine on, e-stop button off, put the machine into
manual mode. Click the bottom right button on the main screen
labeled “test”. Once on the test screen, select the bottom button
“filler valve” to open the valve and let the sanitizer flow completely
through the fill lines.
a. During this process leave a can under the filling station and
press the “filler lift” so the fill tubes, CO₂tube and float can get
rinsed in the sanitizer.
b. Make sure sanitizer has fully made it through the system.
c. On the HMI turn the “fill valve” off.
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d. Let it sit for the desired amount of time.
e. Lower the can with “filler lift” button.
f. Remove the can filled with sanitizer.
g. Fully purge the system with products. *more details on
sanitizing in the training video.
7. Load ends into the cap feeder station.
8. Load cans onto the machine and the conveyor.
9. Hold back the first can from entering the fill station.
10.Put the machine into auto mode and release cans.
*Be sure to check the seam dimensions (5.4) on the first few
cans, and periodically throughout the run.
5. SEAM SETUP GUIDE
○GETTING STARTED
■Prior to getting started review the seam dimensions that your can
manufacturer supplies.
■Your machine will be set up prior to shipment, but you will want to
verify that the seams are still in spec prior to every run, and
periodically while running.
○GENERAL SEAMING INFORMATION
■There are 3 main components to the operation.
1. The center chuck is what the can is pressed into and holds the
can in place for seaming.
2. The 1st operation form tool is to the right of the chuck (when
looking from the can exit side of the machine) and starts the
seam by curling the end around the lip of the can.
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3. The 2nd operation form tool is to the left of the chuck (when
looking from the can exit side of the machine) and acts as an
anvil to flatten and seal the seam.
■Check out http://www.doubleseam.com/ for a wealth of great
information.
○HOW TO ADJUST SEAM FORM TOOLING
Always contact a Microcanner technician before making any
seam adjustments
1. You should read this section 5.3 and the next 5.4 to get a good
understanding of the necessary steps required to properly set up
your tool prior to adjusting any tooling.
2. It is recommended that any step in this section 5.3 be done with the
air powered down, turned off, and the seaming arms moved
manually to verify fit and function. Failure to follow this step could
result in damage to tooling and voiding warranty of the tooling.
3. Unless your chuck becomes loose, or a bearing fails, there is never
any need to adjust it.
4. When setting up the 1st and 2nd op form tools you want to have
about a paper thickness of air gap (.003”) between the shoulder of
the chuck, and the shoulder of the 1st op tooling. You want two
paper thickness of air gap (.006”) between the shoulder of the
chuck and the shoulder of the 2nd op tooling.
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5. To adjust the height on either form tool you first need to
loosen the two jam nuts, then the two set screws that
lock the threads of the form tools. Never use a set screw
that is not brass or brass tipped as you risk damaging the
threads of the form tool. You then turn the form tools
clockwise to raise the tool, or counter-clockwise to lower
the tool. Once in position, retighten the two set screws,
and jam nuts. Take care to make sure the form tools do
not move while retightening the clamp screws.
6. Linked here is a video covering how to adjust your op
height
7. To adjust the thickness of the seam you will have to
adjust the stroke of the cylinder. To do this you will first
need to loosen the jam nut on the rod of the air cylinder.
Then put a wrench on the rod of the cylinder and turn
accordingly. If you need a tighter seam, you will need to
unthread the rod from the rod end making your stroke
longer. If you need to loosen your seam, you will need to
thread the rod of the cylinder further into the rod end.
Retighten the jam nut once in desired position. Make
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