Uline H-6705 Mode D'emploi page 2

CLEANING
WIth a damp, wet cloth, remove any residue from the sealing
head and silicone rubber before it burns on. Do not use
cleaning products that contain solvents.
REPLACING WORN PARTS
Only use Uline replacement parts.
REPLACING THE PTFE TAPE AND SEALING WIRE
To replace the PTFE tape and sealing wire:
1. Remove upper PTFE tape (A) and unscrew fastening
screws (B) on side of sealing electrode.
(See Figure 3)
2. Remove safety caps (C) from sealing wire tensioning units.
(See Figure 3)
3. Carefully pull sealing wire (D) up and remove from
machine. (See Figure 3)
4. Remove PTFE tape (E) attached to machine. (See Figure 3)
NOTE: When changing the PTFE tape, always ensure
the tape under the sealing wire is intact. While
changing the sealing wire, it is advisable to install
the protective cap backwards on the sealing wire
tensioning unit.
WARNING! For safety, used or burned PTFE tape
should be replaced immediately.
A
Figure 3
WARNING! To prevent an electrical short, cut each
side of lower self adhesive PTFE tape 4 mm
(about 1/8") longer than the aluminum side panel of
the machine.
WARNING! Never apply tape to the surface of the
sealing wire. It must move freely under the upper
PTFE strap. (Only a portion of the upper strap is
treated with adhesive.)
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MAINTENANCE
B
C
D
E
REPLACING THE SILICONE RUBBER
P
ull out the damaged or burned silicone rubber from sealing
bar and clip in the new silicone rubber. (See Figure 4)
When installing the silicone rubber, observe the direction of
the profile.
NOTE: It is not necessary to pull the silicone rubber
through the profile. It can be clipped in easily.
WARNING! When changing the silicone rubber, use
caution around the sharp knife in the sealing bar's
knife assembly. (See Figure 4)
Figure 4
REPLACING THE KNIFE
To replace a blunt, dull or broken knife:
1. Lift sealing bar and press down on head of knife assembly (A).
(See Figure 5)
2. Pull knife (B) out of its housing with pliers. (See Figure 5)
3. Insert new knife.
Figure 5
Knife
A
B
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