Impulse Hand Sealer

AIE-400P

Instruction Manual

This document provides operating instructions, parts information, and specifications for the American International Electric (AIE) Impulse Hand Sealer, including the AIE-400P model.

Image of an American International Electric (AIE) Impulse Hand Sealer, model AIE-400P. The sealer is light blue with a black handle and a control panel featuring a timer knob and a power light. A UL (Underwriters Laboratories) listing logo is visible below the sealer, indicating it is listed for safety. Note: The text "(AIE-200 & AIE-300 ONLY)" appears near the UL logo, likely referring to specific certifications or models covered by that particular marking.

Overview

This impulse sealer serves the crucial purpose of securing a hermetic seal, impervious to both water and air, facilitating optimal autoclaving procedures.

Key Characteristics

  • Compact Design
  • Strong Watertight Seal
  • Fast Operating
  • Power Saving
  • Precision Electronic Circuit
  • Long Life

Operating Instructions

  1. Plug the cord into a grounded electrical outlet. The machine will operate only when the sealing arm is completely depressed.
  2. Adjust the sealing timer knob to a suitable time based on your sealing bag thickness and material on a scale of 1-8 (it is recommended to use the smallest timer number possible while still sealing the bag).
  3. Insert the bag between the jaws and press the arm down. The red power light will turn on to indicate sealing is taking place. Leave the arm depressed for an additional period after the light turns off for the congealing phase which will strengthen the seal. A longer congealing phase will provide a more secure and consistent seal.
    • If the bag sticks to the silicon rubber, the bag needs a longer congealing phase.
    • Once the timer knob is set, the machine does not need any time to reset.
  4. Check the seal. If the seal isn't tight, raise the timer knob to a higher setting and repeat step 3.
  5. There is no need to remove the plug from the electrical outlet since the machine will not operate until the handle is lowered. No power is consumed.

Notes

  • Always keep the sealing platform clean. Leaving any residue will reduce the longevity of the element, PTFE cloth strips, and silicon rubber.
  • Do not use moisture to clean the sealing surface.
  • Replace torn PTFE cloth immediately. A torn cloth may cause a short circuit and will damage the element wire. Replace the upper PTFE cloth after every heating element replacement. Replace the lower PTFE insulation gofer every two element replacements.
  • Only use genuine replacement parts.
  • A worn silicon rubber will affect the seal; change the silicon when worn or burned.
  • Always unplug the cord from the electrical outlet when servicing your machine.

Parts Diagram

Figure 1 shows an external view of the impulse hand sealer with numbered components. Figure 2 shows an internal view of the sealer's electrical components with numbered parts. The numbers correspond to the Parts List below.

Parts List

NO. DESCRIPTION AIE-300 AIE-300HR AIE-305 AIE-400P AIE-400PR AIE-405P
1HANDLE KNOBBAKELITEBAKELITEBAKELITEBAKELITEBAKELITEBAKELITE
2PLATEN ARMARM300ARM300ARM300ARM400ARM400ARM400
3PLATEN SPRINGPLATESP3PLATESP3PLATESP3PLATESP4PLATESP4PLATESP4
4PLATENPLATEN3PLATEN3PLATEN3PLATEN4PLATEN4PLATEN4
5SILICON RUBBERSR300HSR300HSR300HSR400PSR400PSR400P
6HINGE BRACKETHINGE3HINGE3HINGE3HINGE3HINGE3HINGE3
7ENCLOSUREBD300HBD300HBD300HBD400PBD400PBD400P
8METAL PLATEMPLATE3MPLATE3MPLATE3MPLATE4MPLATE4MPLATE4
9LOWER ELEMENT PTFETFL300HTFL300HTFL305HTFL400PTFL400PTFL405P
10UPPER PTFE CLOTHTF300HTF300HTF305HTF400PTF400PTF405P
11STRAIN RELIEF BUSHINGCORDHOLDCORDHOLDCORDHOLDCORDHOLDCORDHOLDCORDHOLD
12POWER SUPPLY CORDCORD-HCORD-HCORD-HCORD-HCORD-HCORD-H
13HEATING ELEMENTEF300HER300HEF305HEF400PER400PEF405P
14TIMER SETTI-H3TI-H3TI-H3TI-H3TI-H3TI-H3
15SWITCH LEVERLEVER3LEVER3LEVER3LEVER4LEVER4LEVER4
16WIRE CONNECTORBUSH-HBUSH-HBUSH-HBUSH-HBUSH-HBUSH-H
17HEAT TRANSFORMERTR300HTR300HTR305HTR400PTR400PTR405P
18MICROSWITCH SETMICROSETMICROSETMICROSETMICROSETMICROSETMICROSET
19SWITCH LEVER SPRINGMOVESP3MOVESP3MOVESP3MOVESP4MOVESP4MOVESP4
21HEATER TERMINAL SETBOW-SETBOW-SETBOWSETH5BOW-SETBOW-SETBOWSETH5
22COVER PLATECOVER3COVER3COVER3COVER4COVER4COVER4
23RUBBER FOOT & SCREWFOOT-H3FOOT-H3FOOT-H3FOOT-H3FOOT-H3FOOT-H3

**Parts for certain models: *HBKCOVER, *ENDCAPH2, *ATTACH-H (not pictured)

Replacement Kits

MODEL AIE-100T AIE-100TR AIE-105T AIE-200 AIE-200HR AIE-205 AIE-300 AIE-300HR
REPAIR KIT K100T K100TR K105T K200H K200HR K205H K300H K300HR
MODEL AIE-305 AIE-400P AIE-400PR AIE-405P AIE-500 AIE-500HR AIE-505
REPAIR KIT K305H K400P K400PR K405P K500H K500HR K505H

(All kits include: x2 heating elements, x2 upper PTFE strip, and x1 lower PTFE strip)

Heating Adjustment List

MATERIAL INDICATOR POLYETHYLENE POLYPROPYLENE OR HIGH-HEAT FILM
1UNDER 0.06 m/m
2UNDER 0.1 m/m
3UNDER 0.14 m/m
4UNDER 0.2 m/mUNDER 0.03 m/m
5UNDER 0.044 m/m
6UNDER 0.06 m/m
7UNDER 0.08 m/m

Electrical Connection Diagram

The electrical connection diagram illustrates the circuitry for the impulse sealer. It shows an AC power source connected to a heating element (PT), a relay, a transformer, a capacitor (4.7µF 350V), a Zener diode, a transistor (C945), and an LED indicator. The diagram includes component values and symbols for various electronic parts, including a switch (L.S.) and resistors.

Spare Parts

ACCESSORIES QUANTITY
HEATING ELEMENT2
UPPER CLOTH2

Specifications

Model Voltage Watts Max. Seal Length Max. Seal Thickness Weight
AIE-100T110 V200 W4"5 mil6 lbs.
AIE-100TR110 V200 W4"5 mil6 lbs.
AIE-105T110 V350 W4"7 mil7 lbs.
AIE-200110 V350 W8"6 mil8 lbs.
AIE-200HR110 V350 W8"6 mil8 lbs.
AIE-205110 V600 W8"8 mil9 lbs.
AIE-300110 V500 W12"6 mil11 lbs.
AIE-300HR110 V500 W12"6 mil11 lbs.
AIE-305110 V850 W12"8 mil12 lbs.
AIE-400P110 V750 W16"6 mil14 lbs.
AIE-400PR110 V750 W16"6 mil14 lbs.
AIE-405P110 V1000 W16"8 mil15 lbs.
AIE-500110 V800 W20"6 mil17 lbs.
AIE-500HR110 V800 W20"6 mil17 lbs.
AIE-505110 V1300 W20"8 mil18 lbs.

**220 Volts are available upon request.

Models: AIE-200, AIE-300, AIE-400P, AIE-200 Impulse Hand Sealer, AIE-200, Impulse Hand Sealer, Hand Sealer, Sealer

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