Is it normal for the cooling fan in the USV1 to run after a vacuum cycle is complete?
Yes! The cooling fan will run for about 15 minutes after a vacuum cycle is complete. After the time is up, the sealer will be in standby mode.
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Yes! The cooling fan will run for about 15 minutes after a vacuum cycle is complete. After the time is up, the sealer will be in standby mode.
The pouch clamp is an addition to ensure correct placement of the bag and is not necessary for application. Simply lay the pouch slightly over the seal bar and you will achieve similar results.
There are many variables that could be the culprit to having air left in your bags after running a cycle. Below are some suggestions to achieve a tighter vacuum:. 1. Try expelling any extra air prior to putting a bag in the chamber. 2. Make sure the
Your seal time setting might be too high. We recommend a seal time of 1 for Avid Armor chamber pouches and a 3 for mylar vacuum pouches. If it is not due to the seal time setting, ensure the brown teflon tape is still on the seal bar and no seal wire
The buttons on the USVX are touch sensitive (like a smart phone), so you must ensure your hands are dry and warm otherwise the buttons may not react to the touch. If there is any residue on the control panel, we recommend wiping it down with isopropy
There could be gapping in your lid gasket. To solve this, remove the gasket and rotate it 1/4th of a turn, then place it back in the gasket channel. By rotating the gasket, it will put different sections of it at the corners of the lid. Ensure there
The pouch is most likely being pinched off during the vacuum cycle. Check and make sure the heat seal bar is in the lowered position by pressing down on it before you run the cycle. If the seal bar is in a raised position, it will press against the s
If you spilled liquids in your USV1 chamber vacuum sealer, it is important your sealer gets cleaned appropriately to avoid any corrosion or residue on the pistons. 1. Remove the seal bar and clean around the two gold pistons underneath with a warm, d
If you have been doing consecutive sealing of a large quantity of bags, it is an indicator that the sealer has overheated and needs time to cool off. If it is not happening after vacuum sealing back-to-back bags, please contact Avid Armor.
If the seal pad, seal bar, or lid gasket become worn or compressed, they will need to be changed out, so your sealer can continue to run at peak performance.