ERME T3P, Translation Of The Original Instructions

Page 1: ...Vacuum packaging machines Table models professional T3P T5P T7P Translation of the original instructions Before starting work read these instructions ...

Page 2: ...1 0 Date of issue March 2017 This manual is protected by copyright and is exclusively for internal purposes Transfer of this manual to third parties reproductions in any manner and form in full or in part as well as exploitation and or communication of content without written permission from the manufacturer except for internal purposes is prohibited ...

Page 3: ...14 2 2 1 Foreseeable misuse 14 2 3 Basic safety instructions 15 2 4 Special dangers residual risks 16 2 4 1 Danger due to electrical current 16 2 4 2 Danger due to hot surfaces 16 2 4 3 Danger due to pressurised components 17 2 4 4 Danger due to oxygen displacing gases 17 2 4 5 Risk of crushing 17 2 5 Emissions 18 2 5 1 Noise emission 18 2 6 The operator s responsibility 18 2 7 Personnel requireme...

Page 4: ...6 6 Installation 37 6 1 Safety instructions 37 6 2 Electrical connection 38 6 3 GreenVac connection option 39 7 Control operation 40 7 1 Safety instructions 40 7 2 Requirements for the installation site 40 7 3 General instructions 41 7 4 Information about packaged goods 41 7 4 1 Basic machine settings 41 7 4 2 Instructions on storage times 42 7 4 3 Packaging liquids 43 7 5 Switching on the machine...

Page 5: ... 58 10 1 Safety instructions 58 10 2 Personnel qualifications 59 10 3 Measures prior to maintenance 59 10 4 Service reminder 59 10 5 Maintenance report 60 10 6 Description of the maintenance work 61 10 6 1 Service program 61 10 6 2 Checking the oil level 62 10 6 3 Cleaning the piston rods 62 10 7 Replacing wearing parts 63 10 7 1 Replacing the input fuse 63 11 Decommissioning and disposal 64 11 1 ...

Page 6: ...the market by ERME AG SWISS VACUUM SOLUTIONS Contact data see Legal notice page 2 1 2 Target group In addition to the operator the target groups for these operating instructions include Operating personnel operation and cleaning instructions Maintenance personnel troubleshooting and maintenance instructions Specialists who are tasked by the operator with performing tests and maintenance work ...

Page 7: ...s reduce repair costs and downtimes and increase the reliability and service life of the machine In addition the local accident prevention regulations and general safety regulations applicable at the site where the machine is operated must also be observed Carefully read through the operating instructions before starting all work They are part of the product and must be stored at a location where ...

Page 8: ...onal steps are marked by an arrow Example ü Requirement 1 Work step 1 ð Reaction to work step 1 Lists Lists without a mandatory order are displayed as a list with a preceding bullet point Example Item 1 Item 1 sub item A Item 2 Lists with a mandatory order are displayed as a list with a preceding number Example 1 First 2 Second References to chapters pages References to specific chapters in which ...

Page 9: ... operating instructions are also provided with pictograms to clarify the type of the possible hazard The following pictograms are used Symbol Meaning General warning message Danger due to electricity Danger due to hot surfaces Risk of crushing Observe the operating instructions General information and helpful tips on handling ...

Page 10: ...revention A warning message of this danger level indicates an impending dangerous situation If the dangerous situation is not prevented it will result in death or severe irreversible injuries Follow the instructions in this warning message to prevent the risk of death or severe personal injuries Risk of injury WARNING Risk of injury Consequences of non compliance 4 Instructions about prevention A ...

Page 11: ...ted it may result in light or moderate injuries Follow the instructions in this warning message to prevent personal injuries Material damage NOTICE Material damage due to Consequences of non compliance 4 Instructions about prevention A warning message of this danger level indicates possible material damage If the situation is not prevented it may result in material damage Follow the instructions i...

Page 12: ...ons the technological state of the art as well as knowledge and experience acquired over many years We reserve the right to make technical modifications in the course of further developing the machine that is the subject of these operating instructions No claims can be derived from the information figures and descriptions provided in these operating instructions The manufacturer assumes no liabili...

Page 13: ...tallations and wear parts Our General Terms and Conditions apply 1 8 Customer service Please keep the following information readily available for all contact with our customer service department Machine type see type plate on the machine Purchase date see proof of purchase Contact data see Legal notice page 2 NOTE We recommend that the operator conclude a maintenance agreement with ERME AG This en...

Page 14: ... technical specifications and under the operating conditions defined by the manufacturer Any other use beyond this scope is not considered as the intended use The permissible values specified in the Technical data 26 section must be observed 2 2 1 Foreseeable misuse Any use for purposes other than that specified above is not intended The operator solely bears the risk of unintended use or misuse M...

Page 15: ... machine To life and limb of the user or third parties To life and limb of the maintenance personnel To the machine itself To other equipment Knowledge of the safety and user instructions set out in these instructions provides the basis for safe handling and smooth operation of the machine Set up the machine where it is out of the reach of children Regularly clean the machine Only have service and...

Page 16: ...nger up until that point the machine component or equipment must not be used in a defective condition Machine parts on which inspection maintenance and repair work are performed if required must be de energised First check that parts that have been disconnected from the power are free of voltage then earth and short circuit them and isolate adjacent live parts If work is required on live parts inv...

Page 17: ...in the operating instructions Wear personal protective equipment when working on the machine 2 4 4 Danger due to oxygen displacing gases Risk of suffocation due to high inert gas concentrations Higher concentrations of inert gas can result in suffocation since they displace the atmospheric oxygen Only operate the machine at a well ventilated location If necessary install a device for monitoring th...

Page 18: ...chine whether the operating instructions prepared by the operator correspond with the current status of the regulations and adapt them as necessary secure dangerous areas that are created between the machine and other equipment provided by the customer clearly regulate and define the responsibilities for installation operation maintenance and cleaning define the machine operator s responsibility a...

Page 19: ...e she has been assigned and independently identify and avoid possible hazards Qualified electricians can as a result of his her technical training knowledge and experience as well as knowledge of the relevant standards and regulations perform work on electrical machines and independently identify and avoid possible hazards The qualified electrician is trained for the particular operation site wher...

Page 20: ...sed personnel away from the work area In case of doubt address the personnel and direct them out of the work area Stop working as long as unauthorised personnel are in the work area 2 7 3 Instruction The personnel must be regularly instructed by the operator NOTE For better tracking document the performance of the training programs and have the participants confirm their participation with their s...

Page 21: ...nt Wear the following protective equipment for all work Close fitting protective work clothing with low tear strength Work gloves to protect against injuries Protective footwear with steel caps and puncture and oil resistant safety soles Safety goggles to protect the eyes against flying parts and fluids Special protective equipment is also required when performing specific types of work This is in...

Page 22: ...al regulations that apply in the European Union The machine however may pose dangers if it is not operated correctly or in a proper condition Dangerous areas that cannot be eliminated by design are fitted with safety equipment and where necessary marked by warning signs on the machine and by corresponding safety instructions in the operating instructions The machine is equipped with the following ...

Page 23: ...ckers The following symbols and signs are located on the machine They refer to the immediate surroundings where they are attached 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 9 8 1 Only vacuum liquids with the slanted insert 2 Information about the vacuum value for various products 3 Only vacuum products at an ambient temperature of max 20 C 4 Type plate 5 Information about the oil used for the vacuum pump 6 Oil level indicator...

Page 24: ...faulty spare parts Incorrect or faulty spare parts can result in damage to and malfunctions or total failure of the machine and endanger safety Only use original spare parts or spare parts approved by the manufacturer The manufacturer assumes no liability for damages resulting from the use of spare or wear parts that have not been approved by the manufacturer 2 13 Auxiliary and operating materials...

Page 25: ...diately shut down the machine 2 Initiate first aid measures 3 Rescue people from the danger zone 4 Notify the responsible personnel at the operation site 5 Alert the emergency services 6 Clear the access roads for the rescue vehicles 2 15 Environmental protection The incorrect handling of environmentally hazardous substances in particular incorrect disposal can cause significant damage to the envi...

Page 26: ...artment dimensions width x depth x height 330 x 360 x 140 mm Total weight 54 kg Length of sealing bar 320 mm Arrangement of sealing bar Front Maximum weight of packaged goods 4 kg Maximum bag size 315 x 450 mm Power supply 230 single phase V Frequency 50 Hz Suction power of vacuum pump 20 m3 h Maximum vacuum pressure 1 mbar Nominal motor power 0 75 kW Mains fuse 10 A Noise emission 68 db A Possibl...

Page 27: ...epth x height 395 x 420 x 155 mm Total weight 63 kg Length of sealing bar 380 mm Arrangement of sealing bar Front Maximum weight of packaged goods 5 kg Maximum bag size 380 x 500 mm Power supply 230 single phase V Frequency 50 Hz Suction power of vacuum pump 20 m3 h Maximum vacuum pressure 1 mbar Nominal motor power 0 75 kW Mains fuse 10 A Noise emission 68 db A Possible options GreenVac Inert gas...

Page 28: ...epth x height 480 x 420 x 155 mm Total weight 69 kg Length of sealing bar 470 mm Arrangement of sealing bar Front Maximum weight of packaged goods 6 kg Maximum bag size 470 x 500 mm Power supply 230 single phase V Frequency 50 Hz Suction power of vacuum pump 20 m3 h Maximum vacuum pressure 1 mbar Nominal motor power 0 75 kW Mains fuse 10 A Noise emission 68 db A Possible options GreenVac Inert gas...

Page 29: ...ure range 10 30 C Max operating humidity non condensing 80 Max altitude above sea level 2000 m 3 3 Type plate Fig 1 Type plate The type plate is located on the rear of the machine and contains the following information Manufacturer address CE label Model designation Year of manufacture Mains connection Power Mains fuse Serial no ...

Page 30: ...oduct is filled in a vacuum bag It is then inserted into the vacuum chamber in the machine The air is extracted from the bag with the packaged goods using a vacuum pump The bag is then sealed using the sealing bar The higher the set vacuum value the stronger tighter the product is packaged With machines fitted with an inert gas unit option the corresponding gas is routed into the vacuum chamber vi...

Page 31: ... 8 9 10 11 12 Fig 2 Machine overview view from the front 1 Lid seal 2 Silicon strip 3 Chamber 4 Slanted insert for vacuuming liquids 5 Sealing bar with Teflon strip 6 Control panel of controller 7 Machine feet 8 Fan 9 Machine housing 10 Suction opening 11 Gas pressure cylinder for lid movement 12 Lid ...

Page 32: ...hine overview view from the rear 13 Oil level indicator 14 Fan 15 Fan 16 Electrical connection 17 Main machine switch 18 USB port optional 19 20 Fig 4 Machine overview for machines with the GreenVac option view from the rear 19 Compressed air connection for GreenVac option 20 Condensate drain ...

Page 33: ...troller Function 1 ENTER button Confirms the work step 2 button Increases value 3 BACK button One step back 4 v button Decreases value 5 Display Displays the settings and current values 6 HOME button Returns user to the Home menu 7 STOP button Stops the current function 8 ON OFF button Switches the machine controller on and off ...

Page 34: ...odel or used as a separate unit GreenVac GV3 pump See chapters Using the GreenVac option 52 and Cleaning the machine 57 4 4 2 Inert gas The inert gas unit enables the packaging of pressure sensitive goods despite high vacuum values The packaged item is vacuumed during the first phase The corresponding inert gas flows into the vacuum chamber via an externally connected gas cylinder and thus creates...

Page 35: ...the designated lifting points Do not lift the unit on protruding machine parts or on eyelets of fitted components Check that the lifting equipment is securely attached Only use approved lifting gear and fastening equipment with sufficient load bearing capacity Do not use any damaged ropes and or belts Do not lay ropes or straps over sharp edges or corners Do not knot or twist them Eccentric centre...

Page 36: ...on 5 2 Personnel qualifications Transport packaging and storage may only be carried out by personnel who are authorised to do so due to their training and qualifications are tasked to do so by the machine operator 5 3 Transport inspection After receiving the machine 1 Refer to the order papers for the scope of machine delivery and compare them with the delivery note 2 Check that the delivery is co...

Page 37: ...arry current 4 Work on electrical equipment must only be carried out by qualified electricians or personnel under the guidance and supervision of a qualified electrician in accordance with electrical engineering regulations WARNING Risk of injury due to pneumatic energy There is a risk of injuries when working on the pneumatic equipment 4 Only have work on the pneumatic system performed by trained...

Page 38: ...ted or come into contact with hot surfaces The electrical safety of the machine is only ensured if it is connected to a protective conductor system that has been installed in accordance with the applicable regulations The machine must not be powered from a socket without a protective conductor In case of doubt the installation must be checked by a qualified electrician The manufacturer accepts no ...

Page 39: ...ection option 1 Fig 7 GreenVac connection 1 Connection Only for machines fitted with the GreenVac option The connection 1 for the GreenVac option is established on the filter at the rear of the machine For more details about GreenVac see chapter Using the GreenVac option 52 ...

Page 40: ...nt temperature higher than 8 C 7 2 Requirements for the installation site The following requirements for the installation site must be met in order to ensure safe and smooth machine operation Operate the machine on a solid level surface The clearance to the walls and other objects must be at least 30 cm The power socket must be easily accessible so that the mains connection can be quickly disconne...

Page 41: ... wear gloves Keep the sealing area of the vacuum bag clean 7 4 Information about packaged goods 7 4 1 Basic machine settings The following programs are preinstalled Packaged good Vacuum value in Meat 100 Sausage products 99 Poultry 99 Fish 100 Baked goods 60 Solid vegetables 95 Soft vegetables 80 Pasta 80 Hard cheese 98 Soft cheese 85 Grated cheese 50 Salad 50 Liquids 98 Seal only 30 Preserving ja...

Page 42: ...oducts that are stored in a cool location Product Storage times Comments Veal 10 14 days Beef 4 6 weeks Ripening process 2 3 weeks Pork 7 10 days Poultry 10 14 days Cover sharp bones Fish 5 10 days Smoked several weeks Sausage products 7 14 days Depending on product quality Smoked Weeks months Pasta 5 10 days Possibly under protective atmosphere Baked goods 5 10 days Possibly under protective atmo...

Page 43: ...ation of the controller CP E3 46 the controller automatically detects the boiling point of the liquid and switches a step further in the work cycle 7 5 Switching on the machine Proceed as follows to switch on the machine 1 Switch on the mains switch of the machine 2 Switch on the controller by pressing the ON OFF button ð The values most recently set or the program most recently called up is shown...

Page 44: ...olume by inserting or removing insertion plates 2 Insert the slanted insert into the machine to package liquids Fig 8 Slanted insert Fig 9 Mounting the slanted insert 3 Insert the vacuum bag into the chamber so that the bag opening lies flat on the sealing bar 4 Switch on the machine see chapter Switching on the machine 43 ...

Page 45: ...the machine Fig 11 Positioning the gas nozzles 1 Gas nozzles 2 Vacuum bag 3 Align the gas nozzles 1 so that they are directed into the vacuum bag 2 Fig 12 Valve fitting 4 Open the main valve on the gas cylinder 5 Open the knurled screw on the valve fitting to the left The filling pressure of the gas cylinder is displayed on the right pressure gauge 6 Set the gassing pressure to 1 bar displayed on ...

Page 46: ...ts the sealing procedure Press and hold the button for 3 seconds the process is stopped When the HOME 2 button is pressed the main menu is displayed Navigation within the menu is carried out using the v ENTER and BACK buttons Press the ENTER button 6 to call up a submenu or activate a menu item Pressing the BACK 5 button to go back one step in the menu hierarchy Press the 3 or v 5 button to select...

Page 47: ...ompleted when 100 is reached Equalization 0 1 Off 0 1 10 0 s Time period in which the vacuum is to be maintained after reaching the set value pressure equalisation in the chamber With the Off setting the pressure is not equalised Vapor detection 1 2 10 s The vapour detection is engaged after a defined time and thus prevents the vacuuming procedure from being stopped if the set vacuum cannot be rea...

Page 48: ... s Duration After the vacuum procedure is completed the pump is switched off after the set time expires Standby after 1 Off 3 180 minutes Default setting 5 min The machine is automatically switched into standby mode if no entries are made within the set time GreenVac option this function is deactivated Max Pump On t 1 Off 3 180 minutes Default setting 30 minutes Maximum duration of pump operation ...

Page 49: ...ogram is called up 3 Press the ENTER button The settings menu for the selected program is called up 4 Using the and v buttons select the menu item that is to be changed and press the ENTER button The set value is displayed with a black background and can be changed using the and v buttons 5 Press the ENTER button to save the change or the BACK button to cancel the editing mode 6 Make all the desir...

Page 50: ...ting mode 6 Make all the desired changes 7 Press the BACK button to exit the program s settings menu or the HOME home to immediately return to the main menu without any changes 7 9 4 Using the USB function Using the USB function all the machine settings can be saved as a backup copy on a USB storage device or saved machine settings backup can be loaded from a USB storage medium Proceed as follows ...

Page 51: ...Preparing the machine for injecting the inert gas 45 if a vacuum is to be generated under inert gas 4 Close the lid ð The vacuum procedure starts NOTE 4 The vacuum procedure can be stopped by pressing the STOP button and the machine starts the sealing procedure 4 Press and hold the STOP button for 3 seconds to cancel the entire procedure ð After the vacuum procedure is completed the machine lid au...

Page 52: ...reenVac program 3 Attach the manual valve to the sealing ball in the lid and press the manual slide down 4 After the desired vacuum value is reached pull up the manual slide and remove the manual valve 5 To aerate the tray press the sealing ball aside 7 12 Activities after use 1 Switch off the machine see chapter Switching off the machine 43 2 Clean the machine see chapter Cleaning the machine 57 ...

Page 53: ...trical engineering regulations WARNING Risk of burns on hot surfaces The sealing bar becomes very hot during operation 4 Observe the warning signs 4 Avoid contact with hot surfaces or wear protective gloves 4 Let hot components cool down before starting work NOTICE Material damage due to incorrect troubleshooting If pending faults are ignored or not correctly rectified it can result in damage to t...

Page 54: ... with the lid open If the error is still displayed contact support Error 2 The lid is closed although the machine has not generated a vacuum Open the lid Error 3 See possible causes for Error 1 and Error 2 See the remedies for Error 1 and Error 2 Error 4 Communication between the display and power PCB is faulty Press the ON OFF button If the error is still displayed switch the machine off and back...

Page 55: ...Insert the insertion plates correctly The sealing bar is mounted incorrectly Loosen the knurled screws move the sealing bars in the lowest position and retighten the knurled screws Sealing rubber is loose Remove the sealing rubber and the base clean with soap dry it well and mount it again The wrong program has been selected or a vacuum value that is too low is set Check and correct the settings P...

Page 56: ... contact with hot components 4 Observe the warning signs 4 Avoid contact with hot surfaces or wear protective gloves 4 Let hot components cool down before starting work NOTICE Possible material damage during cleaning Incorrect cleaning can result in material damage to the machine 4 Make sure that no liquids enter into the suction openings 4 Do not clean the machine with a high pressure or powerful...

Page 57: ...machine manually remove the coarse dirt and then wipe down with neutral food safe cleaning agents and a soft cloth NOTE 4 Do not use aggressive cleaning agents when cleaning the machine 4 If you detect damage notify the responsible personnel After using the GreenVac option Vacuumed particles and contamination can be removed at the GreenVac separator see A and B Fig 15 Cleaning the GreenVac separat...

Page 58: ...neering regulations WARNING Risk of burns on hot surfaces The sealing bar becomes very hot during operation There is a risk of burns resulting from contact with hot components 4 Observe the warning signs 4 Avoid contact with hot surfaces or wear protective gloves 4 Let hot components cool down before starting work NOTICE Material damage due to the incorrect performance of the maintenance work If m...

Page 59: ... Switch off the machine see chapter Switching off the machine 43 2 Let the surfaces to be cleaned cool down 10 4 Service reminder The machine must undergo maintenance at regular intervals This is indicated when Service Erinnerung ERME Service kontaktieren is shown on the display Es wird empfohlen den Kundendienst zwecks Durchführung dieser notwendigen Wartungsarbeiten zu kontaktieren see Legal not...

Page 60: ...ediately Check the pneumatic system for damage Before starting up the machine each time For machines with inert gas Have the identified defects corrected immediately Clean the machine After each use See chapter Cleaning the machine 57 Clean sealing bar and Teflon strip After each use In case of wear have the Teflon strip replaced by the ERME customer service department Run the service program Mont...

Page 61: ...d aerated in pulses Slight odour emissions may occur while the program is running Make sure the room is sufficiently ventilated Proceed as follows to start the service program 1 Press the HOME button The main menu is displayed 2 Using the and v buttons select the General settings menu item and press the ENTER button 3 Using the and v buttons select the Service program menu item and press the ENTER...

Page 62: ...g 16 Checking the oil level Check the oil level and the condition of the oil at the oil inspection glass 1 each month The oil inspection glass is located at the rear of the machine housing The oil level must be between the MIN and MAX marks If the oil level drops below the MIN mark oil must be added NOTE Contact the ERME customer service department to replenish or change the oil 10 6 3 Cleaning th...

Page 63: ...ance and or repair work performed by authorised qualified electricians 4 Fuses may not be repaired or bypassed 4 Only use approved fuses Original spare parts are available from the ERME customer service department 1 2 Fig 18 Fuse 1 Unplug the plug on the machine 2 Open the small compartment 2 in the plug socket using a screwdriver 3 Remove the defect fuse and insert a new fuse A backup fuse is loc...

Page 64: ... that are under pressure 4 Dissipate any other residual energies WARNING Risk of injury due to improper machine disassembly Improperly disassembling the machine may result in serious injuries 4 The machine must only be disassembled and dismantled by appropriately trained specialists in compliance with the local safety regulations 4 Prior to starting work ensure sufficient space for disassembly 4 M...

Page 65: ... decommissioning disassembly 1 Perform the work steps set out in the Temporary decommissioning section 2 Disconnect the machine from any external power supplies 3 Remove all connection hoses pipes 4 Properly dispose of material components lubricating and auxiliary materials 11 4 Disposal Perform the following steps to ensure proper disposal after disassembly Separate metals and plastics and take t...

Page 66: ...d harmonised standards DIN EN ISO 12100 03 2011 Safety of machinery General principles for design Risk assessment and risk reduction DIN EN 60204 1 06 2007 Safety of machinery Electrical equipment of machines Part 1 General requirements EN ISO 14159 Safety of machinery Hygiene requirements for the design of machinery Authorised representative for the compilation of technical documents ERME AG Tech...