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1. INTERNATIONAL The MINI PAK R Machine af Saves valuable space eliminates the need to store traditional bubble and other packaging materials af Fits anywhere its small footprint means it s perfect for pack and ship stores or small packing operations Wall mount accessory is also available a Is versatile and easy to operate RFID technology automatically adjusts MINI PAK R Machine settings including air fill level and seal temperature based on the film roll you install af Is reliable the MINI PAK R Machine is virtually maintenance free af Is innovative combines the best of our NOVUS and CELL O air cushion systems in one durable machine MINI PAK R Machine User Manual Page 1 E N GL S Box Contents Technical Data Safety MINI PAK R Machine Parts External MINI PAK R Machine Parts Internal Loading a Film Roll Basic Operation Machine Settings Length Control Air Control Temperature Control Maintenance Replacing Blades Replacing Belts Routine Maintenance Display Error Codes Troubleshooting Guide Warranty Notice Contact and Ordering Information Legal Page Table of Contents MINI PAK R Machine User Manual Page 2 ENGLISH Box Contents MINI PAK R Machine User Manual Page 3 As you unpack the box you will find the following MINI PAK R Air Cushion Machine Power Cord USA or EUR version depending on country of purchase Spare parts T2. INTERNATIONAL Free Flow Packaging International Inc MINI PAK R Air Cushion Machine USER MANUAL www fpintl com Inventing the Future of Packaging REVISION 3 4 6 2007 This product is in conformity with the essential requirements of European Directive 1999 5 EEC and the following standards EN 300 330 2 V1 1 1 EN 61000 6 3 2001 A11 2004 EN 6100 6 2 2001 EN61000 3 2 2000 EN61000 3 3 1995 EN 60204 1 1997 EN 60950 a 2002 EN 1050 1997 EN 292 1 1991 and EN 292 2 2002 This product is compliant with Directive 2002 95 EC Restricition of Hazardous Substances Disposal Power tools accessories and packaging should be sorted for environmental friendly recycling Only for EC countries Do not dispose of power tools into household waste According to the European Directive 2002 96 EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment and its incorporation into national law products that are no longer suitable for use must be separately collected and sent for recovery in an environmentally friendly manner Official agency certifications declaration documents and RoHS position statements are available upon request or by visiting our website at www fpintl com Congratulations on your purchase of the MINI PAK R Machine You now own the world s only retail on demand Air Cushion Machine You can now produce a wide variety of air cushions just by loading a roll of film and pressing the Start button
3. fill page 13 Film jams frequently Blade is dull Replace or Reverse Blade page 14 Drive Belts are worn Replace both Drive Belts page 15 Machine won t stop automatically Length Control set to continuous Press or Length Control Buttons to set desired length of Air Cushion production page 12 MINI PAK R Machine User Manual Page 17 E N GL lt Warranty Notice ENGLISH MINI PAK R Air Cushion Machine Accessories and Customer Kits Limited Warranty FP International FPI warrants the MINI PAK R Air Cushion Machine accessories and customer kits against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date you purchased that product as stated on your sales or delivery receipt This warranty applies only if you are the original end user purchaser and is not transferable You will be asked to provide proof of purchase as a condition of receiving warranty service For MINI PAK R Machines accessories and customer kits under this warranty FPI will at its sole option repair or replace any defective part or product with a functionally equivalent new or factory reconditioned part or product Replacement parts and products are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 90 days or for the remainder of the applicable warranty period for the parts or products they are replacing or in which they are installed whichever is longer FPI will have no obligation to repair or
4. replace any parts or products until you return the defective product to FPI You will be responsible for all transportation risks and costs in connection with this warranty service Exclusions This Limited Warranty does not apply to 1 expendable or consumable parts including injector blades and Teflon seal belts and tape 2 normal wear from regular use of the MINI PAK R Machine 3 any product with the serial number removed 4 any MINI PAK R Machine that has been operated with non FPI film or 5 any product if damaged or defective due to a accident misuse abuse contamination improper or inadequate maintenance or calibration or other external causes b software interfacing parts or supplies not supplied by FPI c loss or damage in transit or d modification or service by other than FPI or an FPl authorized service provider MINI PAK R Machine User Manual Page 18 Non Warranty Repairs For service that FPI performs that is not covered under this Limited Warranty FPI will charge its standard time and materials rates Customer will be responsible for all transportation risks and costs in in connection with this service Limitations of Warranty Local Laws EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY FPI MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE FPI EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS NOT ST
5. AK R alr cushion machin SelB TP rina ps erates MINI PAK R Machine User Manual Page 13 Temperature Control The Temperature Control regulates the temperature of the Seal Bar that fuses the front and back film sheets together If the Air Cushions become flat and upon inspection the Heat Seals are leaking air increase the Temperature Control by pressing the Button If the Air Cushions become flat because the seals are burned through at the seal line as evidenced by holes in the Air Cushions decrease the Tem perature Control by pressing the Button NOTE After changing the Temperature Control setting the MINI PAK R Machine may take a few moments to establish the new seal temperature During heat up or cool down green LED will flash until the correct temperature has been achieved MINI PAK R gt If Air Cushions continue to show poor seals and aa AEE produce flat cushions contact FPI for assistance Be is PP irimia plese ENGLISH Replacing Blades Replace the Slitting Blade If the film jams frequently e After 50 Film Rolls have been processed e If the Blade is not cutting the film properly or is making a very rough cut Maintaining the MINI PAK R Machine Gp Turn Power OFF unplug Power Cord then wait 10 minutes for Seal Bar to cool Open Belt Cover with Slotted or Phillips Screwdriver Remove Blade with 1 5mm Hex Wrench Flip Blade over or Re place Blade if both sides of Blade hav
6. ATED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY LAW ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD Some states or countries do not allow a limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages for consumer products or of a consumer s statutory rights In such states or countries some exclusions or limitations of this Limited Warranty may not apply to you This Limited Warranty is applicable in all countries and may be enforced in any country where FPI or its authorized service providers offer warranty service MINI PAK R Machine User Manual Page 19 E N GL S For Sales and Service United States and Canada 888 MINIPKR 888 646 4757 International OO800 FREEFLOW 00800 37333569 Contact and Ordering Info or visit us at www fpintl com NOVUS Quilt Air Small Interweaving and wrapping 400mm 16 wide roll Item code FMPQSL8650 Cell O EZ Film Available in USA only T PR NOVUS Quilt Air Large Large void fill 8 x 8 _ ss Void fill and wrapping 200mm 8 wide roll eae 400mm 16 wide roll Item code FMPEZL2088 Item code FMPQLL8650 Cell O EZ Film Available in USA only ae NOVUS Supertube Small void fill 4 x 8 re Void fill and wrapping 200mm 8 wide roll r J 400mm 16 wide roll Item code FMPEZL2048 Item code FMPSTL8650 Cell O EZ Extra Available in EU only NOVUS Double
7. Cushion 130 mm X 200 mm A Sey Large void fill amp Blocking and bracing 200mm wide roll es rae 400mm 16 wide roll Item code 3127101 E Item code FMPDCL8650 E N GL S MINI PAK R Machine User Manual Page 20 Copyright 2007 Free Flow Packaging International Inc FP International All rights reserved Without the expressed written permission of FP International neither the MINI PAK R Air Cushion Machines and software nor this User s Manual may in any way including electronically be reproduced copied or translated INTERNATIONAL MINI PAK R NOVUS and CELL O are trademarks of FP International The MINI PAK R Machine has patents pending NOVUS film is protected by one or more of the following patents U S 6 761 960 U S 6 565 946 U S Design 480 711 U S Design 512 311 U S Design 513 182 U S Design 480 971 U S Design 480 646 Canadian IDR 102 282 IDR 107 374 and IDR 107 375 EP15656 0001 EP15656 0002 EP15656 0003 EP15656 0004 EP15656 0005 Other patents pending for both NOVUS and CELL O film Important notice All safety instructions described in this manual must be carefully followed at all times when operating the MINI PAK R machine to avoid personal injury or danger to operators and to avoid damage to any materials Only FP International s NOVUS or CELL O films may be used with the MINI PAK R Machine MINI PAK R Machine User Manual Page 21 E N GL S
8. T Button to resume normal operation Display Code Error Action Make sure covers are closed In case of jam open Belt Cover and remove jammed film carefully Contact your distributor or FP International for assistance Contact your distributor or FP International for assistance Contact your distributor or FP International for assistance Press STOP RESET This may clear the error If not Display will show Sty Standby state Advance the film slowly at the front of the Machine so the Film Roll rotates The display should change to show the seal temperature and then rdy Ready state If the error can t be cleared contact your distributor or FP International for assistance ENGL IS MINI PAK R Machine User Manual Page 16 Troubleshooting Trouble Possible Problem Solution No power to MINI PAK R machine Power Cord unplugged Plug Power Cord into MINI PAK R Machine and outlet Circuit Breaker OFF Turn Circuit Breaker ON at Electrical Panel Power Switch OFF Turn Power Switch ON Fuse is blown Replace Fuse Belt Cover s open Tighten Belt Cover Screw with Screwdriver Film won t advance Film Roll installed backwards Turn Film Roll around page 8 Non FPI film installed Install FPI Film Roll Air Cushions do not hold air Air Fill Tube not inside film Reload film onto Air Fill Tube page 9 Air Pump not working Contact FPI for assistance Seals leaking Adjust seal temperature page 13 Too much air fill Reduce air
9. below 3 Ifthe machine is not used for any length of time the Power Switch must be turned OFF at the rear of the machine 4 During Installation and Maintenance the Power Switch must be in the OFF position with the Power Cord disconnected 5 All safety and protection measures must be fitted and adequately maintained in accordance with local regulations 6 Only trained and qualified service personnel may maintain any electrical and or mechanical part of the machine 7 FP International machines are supplied preset and fully tested Any loss arising from production downtime and failure of the machine caused by incorrect operation poor or faulty maintenance or the use of materials other than those provided by FP International shall void the terms of the warranty 8 During machine operation NEVER touch the film at its point of entry into the machine Do not attempt to guide the film into the machine Injury may result Under no circumstances may any installed safety feature be overridden 10 After loading the Film Roll the machine will automatically adjust to the right seal temperature for the film Any contact with the heating element must be avoided or any part in direct contact with the heating element since it may remain hot for several minutes after the machine has been switched OFF MINI PAK R Machine User Manual Page 5 E N GL S MINI PAK R Parts External Parts Power Cord Power Switch Fuse Air Filling T
10. e been used Reinstall Blade Assembly Remove Thumbscrew then Blade Assembly Risk of Burn Before opening Covers turn Power OFF unplug the Power Cord and wait 10 minutes for Seal Bar to cool ENGL IS MINI PAK R Machine User Manual Page 14 Replacing Seal Belts Replace the Seal Belts when The film jams frequently The film does not advance with drive motor running e The machine is producing very poor seals even after adjustment of the seal temperature Turn Power OFF unplug Power Lift Belt Release Cord then wait 10 minutes for Seal Lever to loosen Bar to cool Open Belt Cover with Seal Belts Slotted or Phillips Screwdriver 3 Push spring loaded rollers toward front of Machine to loosen either Seal Belt Remove Seal Belt and replace it Replace both Seal Belts 4 Tighten Seal Belts by locking Belt Release Lever in place Routine Maintenance Weekly Maintenance If necessary clean the Seal Belts and the Drive Rollers Warm water and mild detergent are recommended Monthly Maintenance Check the entire MINI PAK R Machine for damage Replace worn or damaged parts if necessary and or contact your distributor MINI PAK R Machine User Manual Page 15 E N GL S Display Error Codes If the Display shows an Error Code and the red LED flashes consult the chart below to E rror Cod es determine the cause Clear the problem as described below then press the STOP RESE
11. green The display will show rdy Ready The MINI PAK R Machine is ready for production Press the Start Button to begin making Air Cushions ENGL IS MINI PAK R Machine User Manual Page 10 Start Production Standby mode MINI PAK R Machine User Manual Page 11 When the green LED remains steady green and the Display reads rdy Ready press and release the Start Button again to begin production The Air Pump will force air into the film and after a few seconds the Drive Motor will advance the inflated Air Cushions through the Seal Bar and past the Slitting Blade Air Cushions will emerge at the front of the MINI PAK R Machine Press the Stop Button to stop production The MINI PAK R Machine is factory set in continuous mode and will create Air Cushions until the Film Roll is empty To create a fixed length of Air Cushions use the Length Control buttons next page If the MINI PAK R Machine is not used for 15 minutes it will enter Standby mode The Display will read Sty To resume Air Cushion production press the Reset Button The Seal Bar will begin heating Press the Start Button again when the green LED remains steady green and the Display reads rdy to resume Air Cushion production START MINI PAK F FP International air cushion machine 877 594 5160 www fpintl com ENGLISH Machine Settings ENGLISH Changing MINI PAK R Machine Set
12. ilm 400mm wide film E N GL S MINI PAK R Machine User Manual Page 8 STEP 3 Threading the Film e Slip the Air Channel over the end of the Air Fill Tube e Pull to unwind 18 inches 45cm of film Open the Air Channel at the right side of the Film Roll Air Fill Tube Pull the film Pull the film down down the f the Air Fill Tube Air Fill Tube d until it stops then and through press and hold the the Sealing NE w Start Button to Mechanism 7 advance the film automatically MINI PAK R Machine User Manual Page 9 E N GL S Bas i C Set Length Control per use measured in feet or meters depending on country of purchase Green LED e Blinks while warming up Solid when ready Display Set Air Fill Level Operation Red LED i Set Seal Temperature 7 Stop Button START STOP RESET Sto p Production Start Button o Reset MINI PAK R d X ya in MINI PAK R machine after error 877 594 5160 Start production of Air aii ene is corrected Cushions Initially the display will show sty Standby Once the film is loaded the MINI PAK R Machine will detect the roll The green LED on the Start Button will begin flashing A flashing green LED indicates that the Machine is warming to the correct seal temperature The Control Panel will display seal temperature while adjusting When the correct temperature is reached the green LED will remain solid
13. tings The MINI PAK R Machine automatically chooses the correct air and temperature settings for the Film Roll you have loaded You do not need to adjust Machine settings manually However if the automatic settings are not optimal the Control Panel allows you to change the following settings Length Control Length Control sets the length of Air Cushions to be produced each time you press the Start Button You have 2 options Continuous Mode Length Control at the factory is preset at continuous production Press the Start Button and the machine will run the film until the Film Roll is empty or the Stop Button is pressed The Machine will display the length of Air Cushions produced Fixed Length If you want to produce a fixed length of Air Cushions press the Button until the desired length is displayed The Machine will MINI PAK R count down the length of Air Cushions yet to produce To change from Fixed to Continuous mode press the Button until the Display shows NOTE on Length Control Display Model MMPO1MNPKR 120V 3 15A USA will display length units in FEET Model MMPO2MNPKR 230V 1 6A EUR will display length units in METERS MINI PAK R Machine User Manual Page 12 Air Control Air Control regulates the amount of air in the Air Cushions If you want fuller Air Cushions press the Button If you want less full Air Cushions press the Button START STOP RESET MINI P
14. ube Control Panel Upper Belt Cover Lower Belt Cover O Quick Reference Guide Film Roll Holder o ENGL ISH MINI PAK R Machine User Manual Page 6 Wl d How the MINI PAK R Machine Works e Load any approved FP International Film Roll onto Film Roll Holder 7 e The right side of the Film is guided onto the Air Fill Nozzle 8 and pulled through the machine e The Seal Belts 10 and 13 and Driver Rollers 12 advance the film e Airis injected by the Air Pump 14 through the Air Fill Nozzle 8 creating Air Cushions e The inflated Air Cushions are sealed by the Hot Sealing Bar 11 The right edge of the film is then cut from the Air Internal Parts Fill NozzI he Slitting Blade ill Nozzle 8 by the Slitting Blade Film Roll Holder Air Fill Nozzle Belt Release Lever Upper Teflon Seal Belt Hot Sealing Bar Drive Rollers Lower Teflon Seal Belt Air Pump MINI PAK R Machine User Manual Page 7 E N GL S STEP 1 Connecting Power J Loa d n g aA e Insert provided Power Cord A into the rear of the machine Serial Label e Plug Power Cord into a Film Roll ON OFF Switch dedicated grounded outlet e Switch machine power ON I Accessory Port Power Cord 3 STEPS Rear of MINI PAK R Machine STEP 2 Loading a Film Roll e Push Film Roll onto Film Roll Holder with the film feeding off the top of the roll as shown until it seats firmly 200mm wide f
15. wo 2 Teflon Seal Belts Quick Start Guide User Manual Warranty Registration Card Please complete this card and return to FP International within 4 weeks of date of purchase Quick Reference Guide Mini Pakt ier a ae DEFT Maa Pare RN REDWOOD Gtr CA habii EUROPE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD SPARE SEAL BELTS ENGLISH The MINI PAK R Machine creates air cushions on demand for use as cushioning T h protective wrap and general transport packaging Strict compliance with the ecnnica safety instructions are required to ensure personal safety See Safety Instruc tions in this manual Data Film Roll Product preconfigured NOVUS and CELL O film for MINI PAK R Machine 7 5 meters per minute 25 ft minute Power Rating Model MMPO1MNPKR 120V 3 15A Model MMPO2MNPKR 230V 1 6A 33cm 13 wide X 36cm 14 long X 28cm 11 tall 5mm X 20mm Slow Blow 110V 2x 3 15A Fuse 230V 2x 1 6A Up to 175mm 6 9 Cello 3 6 kg 8 Ibs NOVUS 5 9 kg 13 Ibs 3 N GL S MINI PAK R Machine User Manual Page 4 To ensure the personal safety of operating personnel and or users of this machine the instructions below must be followed at all times Safety 1 Avoid all contact with internal electrical components o Incase of emergency press the red STOP button The machine will stop Once a fault n stru ct L 0 Nn S has been corrected the machine can be restarted following the directions
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