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Below is a list of common error codes for various MULTIVAC Vacuum Packing Machines, if your error is not shown please contact the MULTIVAC service department on 01793 425800.

Click on the error code to display the Cause and Solution.

MALFUNCTIONS WITH DIAGNOSTIC MESSAGE

Error Code Er 1: Cause: Reference voltage is outside the limits, incorrect supply voltage
Solution: Notify the service department

Error Code Er 2: - Cause: Data loss (settings) or control switched on for the first time
Solution: Re-enter the settings data - If error occurs frequently, notify the service department

Error Code Er 3: - Cause: Data loss in EEPROM (set-up settings)
Solution: Select operating mode 'Calibrate', error will disappear - If error occurs frequently, notify the service department

Error Code Er 4: - Error in pressure measuring system:
Cause: Pressure sensor is defective or line to the pressure sensor is clogged
Solution: If error happens often, replace the pressure sensor

Cause: Vacuum valve was <700 mbar during "close cover"
Solution: If error occurs frequently, notify the service department

Note: The machine can operate further if the pressure setting is set to '999' and the evacuation is only performed based on time

Error Code Er 6: - Because the pressure no longer dropped, the set pressure setting was not reached after an additional minute and the packing process was cancelled:
Cause: The pressure settings is below the pressure achievable by the pump
Solution: Increase the pressure setting

Cause: Leak in the system (seal or hose)
Solution: Replace defective parts

Cause: Product with a high percentage of water (eg. fresh meat)
Solution: Increase the pressure setting

Error Code 67: - Cause: Vacuum pump does not switch off
Solution: Notify the service department

Cause: Ventilation valve does not open
Solution: Notify the service department

Error Code 68: - Cause: No gas available or near end
Solution: Check inert gas or ensure there is sufficient gas supply

Cause: Stop valve for the gas supply closed
Solution: Open the stop valve for the gas supply

Cause: Gas hose has a kink in it
Solution: Remove the kink in the gas hose

Cause: Value for the gas flushing pressure is set such that it cannot be reached
Solution: Correct the value for Gas flushing pressure

Cause: The vacuum sensor is incorrectly calibrated
Solution: Notify the service department

Cause: Vacuum sensor is defective
Solution: Notify the service department

Cause: Gas valve does not open
Solution: Notify the service department

Error Code 69: - Cause: Value for the Evacuation pressure is set so low that it cannot be reached
Solution: Correct the value for Evacuation pressure

Cause: Vacuum hose between the chamber and the vacuum sensor is clogged, missing or leaking
Solution: Notify the service department

Cause: Vacuum hose is loose, leaking or clogged
Solution: Notify the service department

Cause: Chamber lid gasket not air-tight
Solution: Notify the service department

Cause: Vacuum sensor is defective
Solution: Notify the service department

Cause: Vacuum pump was not being triggered or the vacuum pump is defective
Solution: Notify the service department

Cause: Vacuum pump leaky
Solution: Notify the service department

Cause: Filter in the line to the vacuum sensor is dirty and blocked
Solution: Notify the service department

Error Code 80: - Cause: Leak in hose connections
Solution: Notify the service department

Cause: Leak in vacuum hose
Solution: Notify the service department

Cause: Leak in vacuum sensor and associated line is leaking
Solution: Notify the service department

Error Code 81: - Cause: Sealing diaphragm leaks
Solution: Notify the service department

MALFUNCTIONS WITHOUT DIAGNOSTIC MESSAGE

Machine does not run: - Cause: Machine is switched off
Solution: Switch on the machine

Cause: Power plug is unplugged
Solution: Plug in the power plug

Chamber lid does not remain closed despite pump running: - Cause: Chamber lid not pressed down for long enough
Solution: Press chamber lid closed more firmly and for longer

Cause: Chamber lid gasket is dirty
Solution: Clean the chamber lid gasket

Cause: Chamber lid gasket is damaged
Solution: Notify the service department

Seal seam not airtight/pack is slack: - Cause: Sealing time is set incorrectly
Solution: Correct the sealing time

Cause: Target pressure value incorrectly set
Solution: Correct the target pressure value

Cause: Pouch neck is clamped by chamber lid
Solution: Insert the film pouch so that the pouch neck lies within the chamber.

Cause: Seal seam is dirty
Solution: Keep sealing bar and film pouch clean

Cause: Pack not air-tight
Solution: Use a new film pouch

Cause: Film pouch not suitable
Solution: Use a film pouch suitable for sealing

Cause: The sealing force is not sufficient
Solution: Test settings. Sufficient sealing force is only achieved if the target pressure is set under 400 mbar.

Cause: Sealing bar damaged
Solution: Notify the service department

The target pressure value is not reached: - Cause: The set target pressure is not achieved (e.g. product contains water)
Solution: Set a higher target pressure

Cause: Chamber lid gasket is dirty
Solution: Clean the chamber lid gasket

Cause: Insufficient oil quantity or oil in the vacuum pump is too old
Solution: Refill or replace oil

Cause: Chamber lid gasket is damaged
Solution: Notify the service department

Cause: Evacuation system is not airtight
Solution: Notify the service department

Odour or smoke: - Cause: Air de-oiling element defective
Solution: Notify the service department

Cause: Oil check valve of vacuum pump is blocked
Solution: Notify the service department