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Vacuum Sealer Troubleshooting
American International Electric dual nozzle, double impulse vacuum sealer model AIE-VS21

Basic Vacuum Sealer Troubleshooting

Machine will not turn on

  • 1. Make sure unit is plugged into a 110V outlet.
  • 2. Make certain the outlet is "live" - no tripped circuit breakers or blown fuses.

Jaws do not close

  • 1. Foot switch malfunction - check and replaced if necessary.
  • 2. Air pressure too low or turned off - check and repair as needed.
  • 3. Clogged air filter - cheack and replace if needed.

No vacuum

  • 1. Clogged nozzle - check and clean if necessary.
  • 2. Clogged exhaust muffler - check and replace if needed.
  • 3. Vacuum timer set too low.
  • 4. Insufficient air supply. Most units require about 7.5 scfm @ 80 psi for proper operation.

No seal

  • 1. Seal timer set too low.
  • 2. Heating element broken - check and replace if needed.
  • 3. Terminal screw is loose - tighten.

Poor sealing

  • 1. Seal timer set too high or too low - adjust by 1/4 second increments in the proper direction.
  • 2. Dwell timer is set too low - dwell setting must be at least twice as long as the seal time.
  • 3. Air pressure too low - make sure the required amount of volume and pressure are present.