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Electrical Shock Hazard.

Unplug unit before servicing.

NOTICE:   All maintenance must be performed by a qualified service 

technician.

NOTICE:  The machine must be moved in an upright position. Do NOT 

tilt the machine. Tilting could enable oil to flow out of the 

pump and cause damage to the machine.

The following maintenance schedule is only a guideline. Actual maintenance 

needs will vary depending on machine use. Inspect your machine regularly.

interval Procedure

Weekly

Check the oil by viewing the Oil Inspection Window

Inspect the seal bar for wear

Inspect the seal pad under the lid for wear

Inspect the lid gasket and lid

Every six 

months

Replace the oil in the vacuum pump. Contact Vollrath 

Technical Services.

Replace the sealing wires and Teflon® tape

Replace the seal pad under the lid

Replace the lid gasket

Yearly

Inspect the oil exhaust filter. Contact Vollrath Technical 

Services.

Every four 

years

Replace the lid, gas springs and seal cylinder 

membranes. Contact Vollrath Technical Services.

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Program

The Pump Conditioning Program removes any moisture that may have 

accumulated in the pump. During the program, the pump and oil reach 

operating temperature, which evaporates any moisture in the pump. 
1.  Press the Pump Conditioning button 

2.  The display shows 

.

3.  Close the lid.
4.  The program starts. Moving dots appear on the display.
5.  The program runs for approximately 15 minutes. Do not interrupt the 

program. If the program is interrupted, it must be run again to ensure 

completion.

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Check the sealing bar for damage. Replace the Teflon tape or sealing wires 

if the seal quality is no longer sufficient or if the Teflon tape or seal wires are 

worn.

Tools Needed:

 

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Phillips screwdriver

 

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Tensioning tool or pliers

 

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Scissors

 

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Lint-free cleaning cloth

 

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Replacement Teflon tape 

 

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Replacement sealing wire

1.  Pull up on the sealing bar to remove it from the machine. 

2. 

Remove the Teflon tape that protects the sealing wires.

 

3.  Remove the screws on the bottom side of the seal bar. 

 

4.  Remove the sealing wires.  

5. 

Remove the Teflon tape from the sealing bar.

 

6.  Clean the sealing bar with a lint-free cloth.
7. 

Cut a piece of replacement Teflon tape to the same length as the sealing 

bar.

8.  Apply the replacement tape to the sealing bar.
9.  Cut new sealing wires to the length of the sealing bar, plus about 6 

inches (15 cm).

Summary of Contents for 40831 VP12

Page 1: ...ich are explained below Please read carefully WARNING Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can cause severe personal injury or death CAUTION Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can cause minor or major personal injury if the caution is ignored NOTICE is used to note information that is important but not hazard related These precautions sho...

Page 2: ...ning program D Display Shows the current value of the active function during the program cycle or the set value of the selected function when the machine is idle E Function LEDs The LED for the function illuminates when the function is active during the program cycle or when the function is selected in the programming mode F Increase Time Vacuum Stop Button During a packing cycle stops the current...

Page 3: ...d quickly reaches the boiling point which can lead to an insufficient seal NOTICE Hot products create condensation which can damage the pump 2 Watch the vacuum process through the clear lid 3 Press the vac stop button as soon as bubbles appear in the product This will stop the vacuum and start the seal step NOTICE Do not let products boil Boiling will increase the amount of moisture that enters th...

Page 4: ...m removes any moisture that may have accumulated in the pump During the program the pump and oil reach operating temperature which evaporates any moisture in the pump 1 Press the Pump Conditioning button 2 The display shows 3 Close the lid 4 The program starts Moving dots appear on the display 5 The program runs for approximately 15 minutes Do not interrupt the program If the program is interrupte...

Page 5: ...gasket wears due to the extreme pressure differences and must be replaced regularly Tools Needed Replacement gasket Scissors 1 Remove the worn gasket Lid gasket 2 Cut a new piece of gasket slightly longer than the old one Position the new gasket so the lip faces downward and outward 3 Press the gasket into the slot evenly 4 Trim the gasket so the ends come tightly together to prevent leakage The e...

Page 6: ...s damaged or worn Replace the seal pad The Teflon tape is damaged Replace the Teflon tape The vacuum bag opening is not clean Clean the vacuum bag s opening Service and Repair There are no user serviceable parts within this appliance To avoid serious injury or damage never attempt to repair the unit or replace a damaged power cord yourself Do not send units directly to The Vollrath Company LLC Ple...

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