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BASIC SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS 

PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND 

BEFORE SERVICING 

REMOVING THE PRESSURE BAR FOR EASIER SERVICING 

You can remove the pressure bar for easier servicing by simply removing The 
Pressure Bar Bolts.  Do not use any tools to hold the Pressure Bar Rods as they 
may be damaged.  They can only be held from the flat spots at the top of the rod. 

When re-installing, please make sure to: 

1) Remove the air pressure to the Vacuum Sealer.
2) Push the Nozzle inside the Nozzle Enclosure.
3) Lower the Cylinder rods on each sides
4) Re-install the Pressure Bar making sure there is an internal tooth washer

between the Pressure Bar and the Cylinder Rod, and another on top
against the head of the Bolt.

To order spare parts go to www.AmeriVacS.com and click on “Shop Online” then 

“Replacement Parts” 

THE HEATING ELEMENT (Part No. E- and T-) 

Remove the broken Heating Element: 

1) Remove 1½” Teflon that covers the old Heating Element.
2) Remove thumb nuts and washers from both sides.  Remove Heating

Element.

3) Remove ½” Teflon that was under the Heating Element.

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Summary of Contents for AVS-20

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL AVS 20 RETRACTABLE NOZZLE VACUUM SEALER 99 Washington Street Melrose MA 02176 800 517 8431 TestEquipmentDepot com Visit us at www TestEquipmentDepot com...

Page 2: ...unit is made for this higher voltage See serial number tag next to the Power Receptacle of your Sealer to confirm Compressed air set to between 100 and 110 psi NOTE If choosing a portable Air Compres...

Page 3: ...cable If you ordered the Vacuum Regulator and or Vacuum Filter accessories you will also find these on the back of the Vacuum Sealer and user instructions on the last page of this manual GETTING CONN...

Page 4: ...The Vacuum Sealer requires a constant air pressure between 100 to 110 psi SETTING THE SEAL PART OF YOUR AMERIVACS RETRACTABLE NOZZLE VACUUM SEALER 1 Turn on your Vacuum Sealer by pressing the main On...

Page 5: ...ing Element set the Heat Timer to lowest possible setting that will result in a strong seal Before continuing please read and understand the following steps before doing them as the process will be ve...

Page 6: ...9 Hold bag taut on the sides close to the front of the Pressure bar to avoid any wrinkles in your seal and keeping fingers away from the Sealing Jaws press and hold the Foot Switch When you see that t...

Page 7: ...the Nozzle Enclosure 3 Lower the Cylinder rods on each sides 4 Re install the Pressure Bar making sure there is an internal tooth washer between the Pressure Bar and the Cylinder Rod and another on to...

Page 8: ...right element post assembly inward You can use a large flat screwdriver to hold it in the compressed position see photo at right NOTE If you have a 30 or larger sealer repeat above steps for the left...

Page 9: ...GR 1 Remove old gray or black rubber from machine body and Pressure Bar and any leftover adhesive 2 Remove backing from the one of the new foam rubbers both rubbers provided are the same and press ont...

Page 10: ...he tip of the nozzle as possible Bag looses its vacuum after time Bag material might be porous Use a bag made for vacuum Do not use channel bags Bag might have been punctured by sharp corner Use thick...

Page 11: ...99 Washington Street Melrose MA 02176 Phone 781 665 1400 Toll Free 1 800 517 8431 Visit us at www TestEquipmentDepot com...

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