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Dear Customer
You are now the proud owner of a Gramatech GVS Sealing Machine, and proud you should be, for
your machine is manufactured and assembled in the United States of America.
The finest materials and components along with advanced engineering and design have been used
in the manufacture of this machine.
The GVS Sealing Machines are used in a variety of industries: food, medical, industrial, etc.
Because of its many uses, it is important that prior to its use any operator of the GVS Sealing
Machine should read and understand this manual, and the operation and maintenance of this
machine.
GVS Sealers are equipped with built-in safety switches to provide greater safety in today's
workplace. However, Gramatech will not be liable for any injury or damage incurred to persons
operating, or to products packaged with the GVS Sealing Machine, regardless of fault, i.e. operator
performance, faulty machine, or both. CAUTION must always be used.
GVS Sealing Machines are designed and built to provide years of trouble-free use, and come with a
Full One-Year Warranty*. A factory-qualified technician must do any repairs beyond normal
maintenance.
Thank you for choosing the GVS Sealing Machine from Gramatech to meet you packaging needs.
*Warranty includes parts and labor, but does not include any shipping charges incurred. Teflon covers, teflon insulators,
terminal blocks, vacuum rubber and heating elements are not included in the warranty.
Warranty is void if machine is altered in any way, if preventive maintenance schedule is not followed, or in factory's
judgement, the machine has been misused or damaged by operator error.
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Summary of Contents for Gramatech GVS Series
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Page 1: Foreword
Dear Customer You are now the proud owner of a Gramatech GVS Sealing Machine, and proud you should be, for your machine is manufactured and assembled in the United States of America. The finest materials and components along with advanced engineering and design have been used in the manufacture of this machine. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Foreword Table of Contents Unpacking Checklist and Installation Machine Familiarization Basic Operation Maintenance General service Procedure Service Detail-Mounting Assembly Service Detail-Terminal Block Element Troubleshooting Appendix Electrical Drawing... -
Page 3: Unpacking Checklist And Installation
If you have not already done so please unpack your machine, carefully checking the contents against the checklist provided. Once you have determined that all of the parts have arrived in good order setup can proceed. If any parts are missing or appear to be damaged please notify Gramatech and your freight company at once. - Page 4 Step # 3, Connect the machine to electric power and compressed air. Now that the components have been installed onto the rear panel you are ready to plug the machine into an adequate power source and to connect it to a compressed air supply. If your machine was ordered with the 220 VAC option then there will be no plug supplied as there are many types of 220 VAC connections.
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Page 5: Machine Familiarization
Familiarization Front Panel VACUUM SEAL POWER HIGH PRESSURE PRESSURE GAS / VAC VAC / GAS SEAL VAC SEAL AUTO VA C / MAN VAC On /Off Switch Low Pressure Regulator & Gauge Vacuum Time Seal Time High Pressure Regulator & Gauge Seal Only Switch Rear Panel EXHAUST... -
Page 6: Basic Operation
Basic Operation You will need some bags and sample product to use during the initial set-up of the machine to match your specific requirements. 1. Set the Vacuum Timer at # 5 2. Set the Seal Timer at # 5. 3. -
Page 7: Maintenance
Maintenance Operating environments and usage requirements vary considerably and you as owner or operator must arrange suitable periodic checks to verify proper operation of the machine according to the guidelines below. Regular checks must be done before and after every use of the Sealing Machine. Operators and maintenance personnel must note any odd sounds, electrical or mechanical problems. -
Page 8: General Service Procedure
General Service Procedures (See Fig's 1 and 2) 1. Turn-off power to machine. Disconnect the Foot Switch. 1a. DO NOT remove air pressure. It is needed to keep the seal jaw open. Remove Vacuum Rubber Mounting Assy(1). Remove Seal Bar . -
Page 9: Service Detail-Mounting Assembly
Service Detail – Mounting Assembly Fig. 1 1) VACUUM RUBBER ASSY 4) TEFLON COVER GUARD SCREWS 3) TEFLON HOLDING BAR SEAL BAR TEFLON HOLDING SCREWS VACUUM RUBBER ASSY SCREWS 2) SEAL BAR GUARD... -
Page 10: Service Detail-Terminal Block Element
Service Detail – Terminal Block Element Fig. 2 2) TERMINAL BLOCK 3) HEATING ELEMENT SET−SCREW (NICHROME) 1) TERMINAL BLOCK 4) TEFLON INSULATOR TERMINAL WIRE TERMINAL SCREW BRASS WASHERS (2) PRESSURE SPRING SEAL BAR... -
Page 11: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Machine does not turn on 1. Plug into working 110 AC outlet. 2. Check Sealer circuit breaker/fuse Jaws do not close 1. Foot Switch malfunction. 2. Clogged air filter. 3. Safety System. Low Pressure set too high. Jaws do not stay closed 1. -
Page 12: Appendix
Other: Stainless Steel Cleaner (part #3000SC). *Warranty Information All Gramatech machines have a one- (1) year limited warranty. This warranty covers parts and labor against defects in material or workmanship. Excluded from this warranty are the following items: heating elements, vacuum rubber, Teflon covers, Teflon isolators, Teflon coatings, terminal blocks and all filter elements.
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