Packaging mode

Packaging setup

There are two ways to connect the PacWizz to a brite tank for packaging. Both deliver higher gas replacement than the FizzWizz in standard packaging mode, and both use the tri-clamp tee fitting supplied in the kit.

Diagram: PacWizz connected to the brite tank at the CIP arm and at the foot pressure sensor

Choose your connection

Arm setup or foot setup

The arm setup is quicker to rig. The foot setup does more: it reads the real pressure at the bottom of the tank, so the PacWizz compensates for hydrostatic pressure for you.

Quickest to rig

Arm setup

Connects at the CIP arm with the supplied tri-clamp tee
Pressurizes the brite faster, so it keeps up with higher-capacity filling lines
Does not compensate for hydrostatic pressure

Recommended

Foot setup

Foot Pressure Sensor at the bottom of the brite, between two butterfly isolation valves
Compensates for hydrostatic pressure: no more manual calculations
Sensor cable needs careful routing to avoid a trip hazard

Option 1

Arm setup

Connecting at the CIP arm speeds up pressurization of the brite during packaging, which means the PacWizz can keep up with higher-capacity filling lines than the FizzWizz. This setup does not compensate for hydrostatic pressure: for that, use the foot setup.

Photo: tri-clamp tee and isolation valve fitted on a brite tank CIP arm

Fit tank-side isolation valves on the CIP arm connection and at the foot of the brite, so you can isolate the tank and hold its pressure if you need to pause packaging.

Option 2

Foot setup

This setup is better than the arm setup, if a little less convenient. The Foot Pressure Sensor sits at the bottom of the brite between two butterfly isolation valves, one either side of the sensor, and the PacWizz uses its reading to decide when to add gas to the headspace.

Photo: Foot Pressure Sensor installed between two butterfly valves, tank side valve open

1
Fit the sensor Install the Foot Pressure Sensor between two butterfly isolation valves at the foot of the brite.
2
Pressurize the tank Open the tank-side isolation valve and let the PacWizz bring the brite up to pressure.
3
Start packaging Once the tank reaches the required pressure, start the packaging line and open the packaging-side isolation valve.

The tank-side isolation valve must be open while you pressurize the tank. If it is closed, the pressure relief valve will trigger.

Route the sensor cable with care. It can be a trip hazard. Run it where it cannot be stepped on or caught, to protect both the sensor and the operator.

Operation

Running packaging mode

1
Select Packaging On the Mode Selection screen, use the up and down arrows to move the green flashing arrow to Packaging, then press Enter.
2
Set the fill pressure On the Set Fill Pressure screen, use the arrows to set the packaging pressure (15 psi by default) and press Enter.
3
Connection check The PacWizz checks its connections and tells you if the gas regulator is set wrong or the Foot Pressure Sensor is not connected.
4
Package The PacWizz reads the Foot Pressure Sensor to decide when to add gas to the headspace. Adjust the pressure on the fly with the up and down arrows.

Good to know: the PacWizz does not vent in packaging mode.

PacWizz display showing the Mode Selection screen with Tank Purge and Packaging options — The Mode Selection screen. Packaging manages head pressure; Tank Purge runs an automated purge.

Purging the next tank?

The purging version runs your purge procedure, works out the oxygen left in the tank and checks it for leaks when it is done.

Purging setup

Packaging setup

Arm setup or foot setup

Arm setup

Foot setup

Arm setup

Foot setup

Running packaging mode

Purging the next tank?

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