MACHINE SETUP

Setup instructions assume that the machine was properly unpacked, and all packing materials have been removed before beginning Setup.  As a preparation for Setup and other sections of this online manual, we recommend viewing Naming section for terminology.

Setting up the machine consists of the following:

• Moving Custom Pouch Sealer
• Connecting Electricity
• Connecting Compressed Air
• Cleaning the Machine

Moving the Custom Pouch Sealer.  This machine is made primarily of welded aluminum bar and tubing which means that it is relatively light to lift albeit very strong.  We suggest two people lift the machine.  If a forklift is preferred, make sure forks are placed under Lower Die structure, and prior to lifting make sure Table Mounting screws are removed.

Connecting Electricity.  Electricity is connected to the machine via the Safety Switch.  Safety Switch is located on the Right Side of the machine facing to right end and above the Control Panel.

Opening the Safety Switch.

• Prior to connecting electricity to machine, make sure that the house breaker from which you are bringing electricity to the machine is in the OFF position.
• To open the Safety Switch, gently push down on the exposed Lockout metal loop on the bottom of the metal box.  Lift the bottom edge of the box upward.  When the lid is in the full up position gently pull the lid away from the Safety Switch.  Set aside.
• Photo inset to far right shows Safety Switch with cover lid removed.  Upper photo shows the switch.  Lower photo shows an inner lid protecting the wire connection area.  Remove the lower section by using a screw driver or other similar tool and urge lid out by inserting tool into bottom edge hole and pulling lid out.

• With lower inner lid removed, and referring to photo (inset right) locate entry point for incoming electricity from House power source, L1, L2, and Ground.

• Connect L1, L2, and Ground as shown in photo above.  ONLY CONNECT A 3-WIRE 220/240 VAC SINGLE PHASE POWER SOURCE TO THE SAFETY SWITCH.

We suggest you use a State certified electrician to connect the electrical power source to the Safety Switch.  Line 1 and Line 2 are fused and the Ground Line is not fused.  Pre-installed 35 Amp fuses may be a bit of an overkill.  If and when these fuses require replacement, suggest replacing fuses with a 20 to 25 Amp delay type fuse.

If you ever need to replace or remove fuses, simply remove the fuse holder block by lifting the fuse holder block lever and removing the fuse holder.

After electricity is connected to Safety Switch, remove the fuse holder block and rotate 180 degrees and insert back into the Safety Switch.  To operate the machine, the word ON must appear in the upper position.  Refer to instructions with photo above right.

When the fuse holder block is in the ON position, and House power source breaker is ON, power is connected to the machine.

Connecting Compressed Air.  Compressed air is used to activate pneumatic components of the machine.  There are two components activated by pneumatics.  Press Cylinders (2) and Die Release Cylinders (4).  All cylinders for this machine were specified as high temperature cylinders which mean they are rated to work with operating temperatures up to 500 deg F.

Prior to connecting compressed air, please make sure that your compressor can provide a constant supply of 80 to 90 psi of DRY air pressure.  Also prior to installing compressed air, make sure that all packing straps, materials used for packing the Custom Pouch Sealer are free of the machine.  The location of the air compressor as it regards location of machine doesn’t matter as long as air pressure/volume is available to machine.

Pneumatic Inlet & Gauges Section is shown in the photo (above) and is located on the opposite end of Control Panel.  Connect your compressor air hose with quick disconnect to incoming end of Air Filter/Die Regulator.  The Air Filter will capture any water/moisture in your compressed air line.  Make sure to remove any water buildup in this reservoir.  Parts Replacement Warranty on air cylinders is voided if water or moisture is found in any air cylinder.  Therefore it is very important that Air Filter reservoir is checked regularly.  If you notice an accumulation of water more frequently than preferred, we recommend you add a water/moisture extractor, dryer or timed water release valve to your air compressor.  Contact Novaseal for details of various accessory products recommended for this machine.  To remove water accumulation from the reservoir, disconnect the compressed incoming air line and unscrew reservoir to remove water accumulation. 

As soon as compressed air is connected to the machine, a couple of things will happen.  Firstly the Upper Die structure will move to UP position.  Die release cylinders are normally engaged, and can only be retracted by selecting command on PLC/HMI.

Prior to modifying air pressure, wait for your air compressor to properly supply compressed air to each Air Regulator.  Factory Default Settings for each Air Regulator/Gauge. 

• Upper Die Press, PRS = 30 psi
• Die Release, DIE = 45-50 psi

For best results compressed air should always be connected to Custom Pouch Sealer.  If necessary, air regulator pressure can be adjusted by gently lifting regulator cap and turning clockwise to increase pressure or counterclockwise to decrease pressure.  Air regulators are cascaded which means that full pressure goes to first regulator, in this case, the Die Release, and less pressure goes tot second regulator, Upper Die Press.

Cleaning the Machine.  This machine is a sophisticated high tech heat sealing machine and debris left on the machine can and will adversely affect the quality of the seal or possibly cause other non-desirable results.  Aside from general cleaning and maintenance of the Custom Pouch Sealer, please make sure to remove any sealed material that may adhere to bottom of upper die or top of lower die.  When cleaning smooth painted surfaces, clean with Formula 409 (or equivalent) spray cleaner.