Fill pouch with one gallon (4 liters) of product*. Overfilling will result in poor seams. A 2 quart (or 2 liter) pitcher, cut off at the 2 quart line, is a good measure to use in filling pouches. Fill with two level, tapped down, measures.
Place an oxygen absorber packet on top of product in each pouch.
Wipe product dust from inside seal area using a dry towel. (Powdered products)
Sealing pouches—
Turn power switch on. (Do not allow small children in area when sealer is on.)
Place pouch, in an upright position, in front of sealer. Rest the weight of the pouch on the table or shelf, not
hanging.
Close pouch opening by grasping side seams and pulling outward firmly. Bend top 1 ½ inch (30 - 40 mm) of
pouch over at a right angle and push down on the pouch to evacuate air out of headspace, settle product, and flatten the pouch opening.
- If the top will not flatten out and bend over easily, check for overfill.
Position pouch to seal near top. Stretch outward on side seams to remove wrinkles. Press foot switch to
activate. Release hold on pouch after jaw closes. Remove pouch when cycle is completed.
Testing Seals—
Visually inspect seams for complete seals and absence of burned spots. The seam should be similar in appearance to the factory seams.
Check to see if seam can be pulled apart. Push on pouch to see if air or product can be forced out.
If seams pull apart, check for inadequate cleaning of seam area or overfill. If necessary, increase sealing setting by 1/4 step. (Example: From 4 to 4.25) Verify that congealing setting is at 6.
If seams are burned, decrease sealing setting 1/4 step.
Source: Bishops’ Storehouse Services
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