Initial Testing Of The Bag Seal - Weston PRO-3000 Mode D'emploi

INITIAL TESTING OF THE BAG SEAL

Test seal a couple of vacuum bags to be sure that the Seal Time is set
properly. The Seal Time may need to be increased (+) or decreased (-) to
optimally seal a bag.
1. ALWAYS allow the sealing bar to cool for approximately 20 seconds
between bags. Leave the Clear Acrylic Vacuum Lid OPEN between uses, this
allows the Heating Element to cool more quickly between bags.
2. Unroll the appropriate amount of bag material for the item that you wish to
seal. The bag should be at least 2" (5 cm) longer than the item you are sealing.
3. Place one end of the bag onto the Sealing Bar, leaving about 2" (5 cm) of the
empty part of the bag beyond the inside edge of the Sealing Bar.
4. Be sure not to cover the Vacuum Port with the bag. Covering the Port
prevents the proper vacuuming of air from the bag.
5. Close the Clear Acrylic Vacuum Lid while holding the bag in place.
6. If the Power Light is not illuminated, press the Power Button to turn on power
to the Vacuum Sealer.
7. If the Manual Light is not illuminated, press the Mode Button until the Manual
Light is illuminated to select the Manual Mode.
8. Press the Start Button engaging the Vacuum Pump (the Vacuum Pump must be
on for the Seal Bar to heat up).
9. You may need to apply slight pressure to the Handle at the beginning of the
countdown process in order to create a proper seal.
10. Press the Manual Seal Button immediately after the 2-Piston Vacuum Pump
starts. (Press down on the Clear Acrylic Vacuum Lid to contact the Sealing Bar.)
11. After the Seal Window counts down to zero (0) the unit will automatically
release the vacuum and enable the Clear Acrylic Vacuum Lid to open.
12. Remove the bag and inspect the seal. The seal should appear smooth and
consistent all the way across the bag. The seal SHOULD NOT melt through the
bag at any point. Be sure there are no creases or wrinkles that may allow air to
leak into the bag. A properly sealed bag will not pull apart.
13. Do not form side seals on the bags, the sides are already sealed.
14. If the seal is good, proceed with vacuum packaging. Otherwise:
. If the seal is melted through the bag trim off the bad seal with scissors and
adjust the Seal Time Down (-) in one second increments and try the test
process again.
. If the seal has not fully welded the bag closed, trim off the bad seal with
scissors and adjust the Seal Time Up (+) in one second increments and try
the test process again.
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