Vacmaster VP545 Operator's Manual

Vacmaster VP545 Operator's Manual

Chamber machine, commercial vacuum packaging system

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Operator's Guide
VP545 Chamber Machine
Commercial Vacuum Packaging System

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Guide VP545 Chamber Machine Commercial Vacuum Packaging System...
  • Page 2 ® VP545 is designed as a commercial grade vacuum packaging system and can be used for a wide variety of products. With the VP545 you can extend food life, maintain food quality, reduce freezer burn and reduce food waste and costs.
  • Page 3 Read and complete the following to prevent any damage. Oil must be added to the vacuum pump before using. VacMaster model VP545 uses an oil vacuum pump. For shipping purposes there is no oil in the pump. Oil must be added.
  • Page 4: Packaging Information

    Packaging Information With the VP545, you can easily package a wide variety of sizes and shapes. You can also prep and store smaller individual serving portions as well as bulk items. • Keeps food fresh 3-5 times longer than conventional storage bags.
  • Page 5 Neglecting these basic guidelines can result in food spoilage, and in some cases, illness or death. Once you familiarize yourself with the VP545 and the procedures, you will feel at ease using the VacMaster Chamber Machine and enjoy a higher ®...
  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    ▪ Read Operator’s Guide carefully before using the machine for the first time. ▪ Do not use the VP545 on wet or hot surfaces, or near a heat source. ▪ Do not immerse machine or power cord in water or any other liquid.
  • Page 7 Features of VP545 Seal Bars *Filler Plates Silicone Bars *Lid Lock Power Switch Control Panel *Lid Lock Feature: not to be used during the vacuuming cycle. Used to keep lid closed when machine is not in use or while machine is in storage.
  • Page 8 Operating Instructions 1. Select the Pouch Select the proper size VacMaster barrier vacuum pouch. Allow a minimum of ® 1” to 2” of extra headspace at the top of the pouch to ensure a quality, positive seal. 2. Plug in machine and switch power “ON”...
  • Page 9 4. Fill pouch and place in Chamber ◦ Remove or replace filler plate to accommodate the product to be vacuumed. ◦ Always use as many filler plates as possible. Lay the pouch flat in the chamber with the opening of the pouch across the seal bar. ◦...
  • Page 10: Vacuum Pump Maintenance

    Oil Drain Bolt Drain Hole Vacuum Pump Maintenance The VP545 vacuum pump requires periodic oil changes. Required oil change schedule: ◦ First oil change: after 25 hours of VP545 usage. ◦ Future oil changes: change oil after every 60 hours of machine usage.
  • Page 11: Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting The VacMaster machines have been designed with ease of use and low ® maintenance in mind. Follow these few points for years of trouble-free operation: Cleaning ◦ UNPLUG your Chamber Machine before cleaning. ◦ Regularly clean machine with damp cloth removing any food debris.
  • Page 12 Fig. 1 Part Assembly Name Quantity Number Part Number 1 Hexagon Socket Cap Screw 2 Upper Platen for Lid 3 Chamber Lid 979501 4 Lid Gasket 979202 5 Top Bar 979505 6 Seal Pad 976598 7 Seal Wire 979109 Seal Bar 8 Teflon Tape 979822 Assembly...
  • Page 15 Notes...
  • Page 16: Limited Warranty

    Kansas City, MO 64141 800.821.7849 ™ , ® , ® , ™ All Rights reserved. GameMaster VacMaster VacStrip Total Freshness System and Commercial Culinary Concepts are trademarks or registered trademarks of ARY, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Patent #5,239,808...

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