FS-SERIES FOOT SEALERS Model: FS-358F, FS-458F, FS-658F Distributed By: Version 1.
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F S - S E R I E S F O O T S E A L E R I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L General Information Thank you for purchasing our FS-Series Long Foot Sealers. This owner’s manual contains information relating to your sealer. The manual will provide you with basic information concerning both operation and maintenance of your new machine. Please read it carefully as failure to do so may result in bodily injury and/or damage to the equipment. Please fill in the information below.
F S - S E R I E S F O O T S E A L E R I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Safety Instructions WARNING! Below are general safety precautions and warnings that should be understood prior to setting up or operating your equipment. Read and fully understand all instructions and warnings prior to using this unit. Your safety is most important! Failure to comply with procedures may result in serious injury or property damage. Remember: Your personal safety is your responsibility.
F S - S E R I E S F O O T S E A L E R I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Never touch the heating elements with bare hand while the sealer is plugged into a power source, in operation or just finished operation. Touching heated areas may cause fire and/or severe burns. While machine is in operation, do not place fingers, tools, or other foreign objects on or into the machine. Do not place hands or fingers near pinch points. Do not touch machine while it is in operation.
F S - S E R I E S F O O T S E A L E R I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Introduction FS-Series foot sealers are foot sealers ideal for high volume poly bag and other thermoplastic sealing. The sealer allows you to keep both hands free for quicker and more accurate sealing. Our FS-Series foot sealers can seal polyethylene, polypropylene, saran, nylon, static shielding bags, Mylar up to 16mil in total thickness.
F S - S E R I E S F O O T S E A L E R I N S T R U C T I O N Electrical Circuit Diagram Figure 1.
F S - S E R I E S F O O T S E A L E R I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Getting to Know your Foot Sealer FS-Series Foot Sealers are simple and efficient sealing machines. Figure 2.
F S - S E R I E S F O O T S E A L E R I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Operating your Sealer Assembly Instructions Figure 3. 1. Position the standing tube (Figure 12, Item #F2) on the footboard base (Figure 12, Item #L5). Tighten the base screw (Figure 12, Item #16) to lock the tube in place. 2. Attach the foot pedal (Figure 12, Item #L6) to the base (Figure 12, Item #L5). Tighten the screws on base to secure the foot pedal. 3. Position the sealer head (Figure 12, Item #L1) on the standing tube.
F S - S E R I E S F O O T S E A L E R I N S T R U C T I O N Figure 4. Tighten the screws on base to secure foot pedal M A N U A L Figure 5. Insert the short pulling pole through the small spring. 5. Connect the upper part of the pulling pole (Figure 12, Item #F4) to the pulling plate/short pulling pole (Figure 12, Item #F8+F9). Gently push the upper jaw to meet the lower jaw. Insert the cross bar at the end of the lower pulling pole (Figure 12, Item #F3) into the notches on the foot pedal.
F S - S E R I E S F O O T S E A L E R I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Operation 1. Before operating, check the heating element, PTFE cover, PTFE adhesive and the silicone rubber. 2. Insert the power cord into the correct receptacle (110V). 3. Turn the power switch on. 4. Set the timer knob to the lowest setting. Always start with a low setting and increase gradually as needed. 5. Place material to be sealed under the upper jaw and press down on the foot pedal gently, but firmly.
F S - S E R I E S F O O T S E A L E R I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Maintenance The following maintenance procedures should be followed to ensure the longevity of your FS-Series foot sealer. Inspection and Cleaning 1. Inspect your machine daily. 2. Use a clean cloth to remove any plastic residue remaining on the PTFE cloth. 3. When replacing the elements, always check the condition of the bottom PTFE tape. 4. Check the condition of the silicone rubber for wear and burns.
F S - S E R I E S F O O T S E A L E R I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L To install your replacement kit on your sealer, turn off power and unplug sealer. Removing Worn Parts. 1. Loosen the screws on the PTFE cover plate (Figure 12, Item #C6-1/C6-2/C6-3). Remove the heating element cover. 2. Lift up the PTFE cover to expose the heating element (Figure 12, Item #D4-1/D4-2/D4-3). Figure 7. Loosen screws on PTFE plate. Figure 8. Pull PTFE cover to expose heating element. 3.
F S - S E R I E S F O O T S E A L E R I N S T R U C T I O N Figure 9. Screw element in place M A N U A L Figure 10. Lift latch on heating block to screw element in place. 4. Cut off any worn out PTFE cover. Ease out enough footage of PTFE cover to cover the heating element and extend to the front of the PTFE cover plate. 5. Tighten the screws to affix the PTFE cover plate. 6.
F S - S E R I E S F O O T S E A L E R I N S T R U C T I O N Parts Diagram Figure 12.
F S - S E R I E S F O O T S E A L E R I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Figure 13.
F S - S E R I E S F O O T S E A L E R I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Figure 14.
F S - S E R I E S F O O T S E A L E R I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Solution No sealing Timer lights off 1. Disconnected power cord 2. Power cord is broken 3. Blown fuse 4. Transformer is broken 1. Check or change plug 2. Replace power cord 3. Replace fuse 4. Replace the transformer No sealing Timer lights are on 1. Heating element is broken 2. Poor contact at heating terminal blocks 1. Replace the heating element 2.
