Berkel Flywheel P15 series User manual

User Manual for model
P15 Series
User Manual for model
P15 Series
1 Date 12-
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User Manual
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P15 Series
P15 Series
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1.Purpose of the manual
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1.2.Keeping the manual
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1.3.Use of the machine
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2. GENERAL INFORMATION
2.1.
Machine limits, general safety regulations
2.2.Guarantee and manufacturer’s responsibility
2.3.User’s obligations ................................
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2.4.Plates ................................
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3. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
3.1.Overall size ................................
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3.2.Main technical data
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3.3.Products that can be sliced
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3.4.Products that cannot be sliced
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4. DESCRIPTION
4.1.Unpacking ................................
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4.2.Main components ................................
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4.3.General description
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5. INSTALLATION
5.1.Installing the machine
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5.2.Command description
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6. USING THE SLICING MACHINE
6.1.Loading the goods
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6.2.Cutting the goods ................................
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6.3.Cleaning the slicing machine
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7. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
7.1.General information
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7.2.Sharpening the blade
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7.3.Lubricating the guide bars and overplay
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8. DISMANTLING THE SLICING MACHINE
The manual is made progressively numbered pages.
The contents are divided into progressively numbered paragraphs, if in any doubt about the contents and for any
further explanation contact the manufacturer or the authorised technical assistance, stating the paragraph
number of the pertinent subject.
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8. DISMANTLING THE SLICING MACHINE
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further explanation contact the manufacturer or the authorised technical assistance, stating the paragraph
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 PURPOSE OF THE MANUAL
This publication contains all the information necessary for
the installation, use and maintenance of the manual
flywheel slicing machines to be used for food, with circular
blade, model P15.
The purpose of this manual is to allow the user, above all
the direct user
, to take every precaution and arrange all
human and material means necessary for a safe and
lengthy use of these machines.
1.2 KEEPING THE MANUAL
This manual must be given to the person who w
maintain the machines and this person will keep the
manual in a safe and dry place, ready to be used.
recommend that a copy be kept on file.
For any correspondence with the manufacturer or
authorized
personnel, please refer to the informatio
the plate and the machine serial number.
The manual must be kept for the entire life of the machine
and in case of need (ex. any damage to even a part of the
manual that makes consulting it difficult) the user must
acquire a new copy exclusively from
the manufacturer.
The user must let the manufacturer know the address of any
new owner of the machine.
1.3 USE OF THE MACHINE
The use and configurations of the machine are the only
ones allowed by the manufacturer; do not try to use the
machine differently from the indications.
The machines are to be used for cutting only food products of
the type and size indicated in the follo
wing paragraphs.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility derived from an
improper use or use by personnel who has not read and fully
understood the contents of this manual; changes and/or repairs
carried out on one’s own; the use of spare parts that
original or not specific for the type of machine.
P15 Series
This publication contains all the information necessary for
the installation, use and maintenance of the manual
flywheel slicing machines to be used for food, with circular
For any explanation or doubts on the contents of this
manual,
please contact immediately the manufacturer
or an authorised technical assistance service and quote
the paragraph number of the required subject.
The purpose of this manual is to allow the user, above all
, to take every precaution and arrange all
human and material means necessary for a safe and
This manual must be given to the person who w
ill use and
maintain the machines and this person will keep the
manual in a safe and dry place, ready to be used.
We
For any correspondence with the manufacturer or
personnel, please refer to the informatio
n on
The manual must be kept for the entire life of the machine
and in case of need (ex. any damage to even a part of the
manual that makes consulting it difficult) the user must
the manufacturer.
The user must let the manufacturer know the address of any
The use and configurations of the machine are the only
ones allowed by the manufacturer; do not try to use the
The machines are to be used for cutting only food products of
wing paragraphs.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility derived from an
improper use or use by personnel who has not read and fully
understood the contents of this manual; changes and/or repairs
carried out on one’s own; the use of spare parts that
are not
2. GENERAL INFORMATION
2.1 MACHINE LIMITS, SAFETY REGULATIONS
The machine has been designed and made to slice
food products of the type and size as indicated in
paragraphs 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4.
Environmental conditions for using the machine
The operating environment must have the
following characteristics:
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Temperature.................................. from
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Relative humidity .......................................... max. 95%
T
he machine cannot be used in open areas
and/or exposed
to atmospheric agents and in places with fumes,
smoke or corrosive and/or abrasive dust, with the risk
of fire or explosion and in any case where the use of
antideflagrating components are prescribed.
General safety regulations
The slicing machine must be used only by personnel
who has carefully read the contents of this manual.
The operators must be over 18 years of age, in
perfect mental and physical conditions, have the right
attitude and
capaci
ty (with the necessary knowledge for
maneuvering
and normal maintenance of simple
mechanical and electrical components).
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For any explanation or doubts on the contents of this
please contact immediately the manufacturer
or an authorised technical assistance service and quote
the paragraph number of the required subject.
2. GENERAL INFORMATION
2.1 MACHINE LIMITS, SAFETY REGULATIONS
The machine has been designed and made to slice
food products of the type and size as indicated in
paragraphs 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4.
Environmental conditions for using the machine
The operating environment must have the
Temperature.................................. from
-5°C to +40 °C
Relative humidity .......................................... max. 95%
he machine cannot be used in open areas
to atmospheric agents and in places with fumes,
smoke or corrosive and/or abrasive dust, with the risk
of fire or explosion and in any case where the use of
antideflagrating components are prescribed.
General safety regulations
The slicing machine must be used only by personnel
who has carefully read the contents of this manual.
The operators must be over 18 years of age, in
perfect mental and physical conditions, have the right
ty (with the necessary knowledge for
and normal maintenance of simple
mechanical and electrical components).
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For a safe use of the machine follow the instructions below
- Install
the machine according to the instructions in
the paragraph “Installation”;
- Install
the machine so that it is far from people who
must not use it, especially children;
- Do not
be distracted while using the machine;
- Do not
wear loose clothing or open sleeves, if
necessary use headgear to keep hair out of the way;
- Do not
let anyone come close to the machine while
in use;
- Do not
remove, cover or change the plates that are
on the machine and, if they are damaged, replace
them immediately;
- Do not
remove the protective devices and do not
change or exclude the mechan
ical protective devices;
- Only
slice permitted products; do not try to slice
any products that are not allowed;
- The area
around the machine, where the food is laid
and the floor where the operator works must always
be kept clean and dry;
- Do not
use the machine as a support surface and do
not place any object on it that does not pertain to
normal cutting operations;
- Immediately
stop the machine and call the technical
assistance service in the case of anomalous
function, suspect of brea
kages, incorrect
movements, unusual noises, etc.;
- Always
use gloves that are resistant to cutting and
tearing for the cleaning and maintenance operations;
- The goods
to be cut are to be placed on and removed
from the sliding overplate only when the plate is
completely retracted (far from the blade) and the
carriage all the way towards the operator;
- No
cutting accessories are allowed unless supplied
by the manufacturer;
- For
any extraordinary intervention (belt replacement,
blade replacement, etc.) please contact the
manufacturer or authorized
assistance personnel.
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For a safe use of the machine follow the instructions below
the machine according to the instructions in
the machine so that it is far from people who
be distracted while using the machine;
wear loose clothing or open sleeves, if
necessary use headgear to keep hair out of the way;
let anyone come close to the machine while
remove, cover or change the plates that are
on the machine and, if they are damaged, replace
remove the protective devices and do not
ical protective devices;
slice permitted products; do not try to slice
around the machine, where the food is laid
and the floor where the operator works must always
use the machine as a support surface and do
not place any object on it that does not pertain to
stop the machine and call the technical
assistance service in the case of anomalous
kages, incorrect
use gloves that are resistant to cutting and
tearing for the cleaning and maintenance operations;
to be cut are to be placed on and removed
from the sliding overplate only when the plate is
completely retracted (far from the blade) and the
carriage all the way towards the operator;
cutting accessories are allowed unless supplied
any extraordinary intervention (belt replacement,
blade replacement, etc.) please contact the
assistance personnel.
2.2 GUARANTEE AND
MANUFACTURER’S RESPONSIBILITY
The guarantee of a good function
conformity of the machines, that are to be used
accordingly, depends on the correct application
of the instructions contained in this manual.
The manufacturer declines all direct and
indirect responsibility deriving from:
- Not following
the instructions in the manual;
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Persons using the machine who have not read
and understood the contents of this manual;
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Using the machine so that it does not conform
to specific regulations in force in the country
of installation;
- Unauthorized
changes and/or repairs to the
machine;
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The use of accessories that are not supplied
by the manufacturer and spare parts that are
not original;
- Outstanding events.
If the machine is sold or given away, this
automatically means that the manufacturer is
no longer responsible unless the relative
manual accompanies it.
If the machine is transferred to another user in a
country with another community language it is the
f
irst user’s responsibility to supply a correctly
translated copy of this manual in the language of
the country where the machine will be used.
In the case of transfer of the machine the first user
must let the manufacturer know the address of the
new user
so that he can be reached for any
indispensable communications.
The original text of this manual, in the Italian
language, it to be considered the sole reference for
resolving any interpretative controversy pertaining
to translations into community langu
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MANUFACTURER’S RESPONSIBILITY
The guarantee of a good function
and a complete
conformity of the machines, that are to be used
accordingly, depends on the correct application
of the instructions contained in this manual.
The manufacturer declines all direct and
indirect responsibility deriving from:
the instructions in the manual;
Persons using the machine who have not read
and understood the contents of this manual;
Using the machine so that it does not conform
to specific regulations in force in the country
changes and/or repairs to the
The use of accessories that are not supplied
by the manufacturer and spare parts that are
If the machine is sold or given away, this
automatically means that the manufacturer is
no longer responsible unless the relative
If the machine is transferred to another user in a
country with another community language it is the
irst user’s responsibility to supply a correctly
translated copy of this manual in the language of
the country where the machine will be used.
In the case of transfer of the machine the first user
must let the manufacturer know the address of the
so that he can be reached for any
indispensable communications.
The original text of this manual, in the Italian
language, it to be considered the sole reference for
resolving any interpretative controversy pertaining
to translations into community langu
ages.
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2.3 THE USER’S OBLIGATIONS
The user must scrupulously observe the instructions in
this manual for the manufacturer’s guarantee to be
valid and particularly:
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Always respect the limits of the machine;
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Always carry out a constant and diligent maintenance;
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Make sure the persons using the machine are
qualified and able to do so, including the fact that they
must have read this manual.
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The user must scrupulously observe the instructions in
this manual for the manufacturer’s guarantee to be
Always respect the limits of the machine;
Always carry out a constant and diligent maintenance;
Make sure the persons using the machine are
qualified and able to do so, including the fact that they
2.4 PLATES
The following plate is installed on the machine:
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manufacturer’s identification plate, machine plate,
techn
ical data plate; placed on the base, as
shown in the figure
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The following plate is installed on the machine:
manufacturer’s identification plate, machine plate,
ical data plate; placed on the base, as
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3. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
3.1. OVERAL SIZE
Models
A mm
mm
C mm
D mm
E mm
F mm
G mm
H mm
I
mm
3.2. SPECIFICATIONS
Models
Capacity (round)
Capacity (rectangle)
Maximum slice thickness
Knife diameter
ase dimensions
Net weight
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3. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
P15
180
mm
210
mm
180
mm
430
mm
240
mm
525
mm
735
mm
460 mm
500
mm
P15
18
0 mm
Capacity (rectangle)
210
x 1
8
0h mm
Maximum slice thickness
3
mm
2
8
5 mm
7
35
x
460
x 5
0
0h mm
60
Kg
Support column (optional):
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Height ........................................................
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Weight .........................................................
Furnished items and accessories
The following documents and accessories are supplied with
the machine, unless otherwise requested:
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Instruction manual for installation, use and
maintenance;
- Guarantee certificate;
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Accessories: lubricating oil for carriage guide bars
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0h mm
Support column (optional):
Height ........................................................
780 mm
Weight .........................................................
72 kg
Furnished items and accessories
The following documents and accessories are supplied with
the machine, unless otherwise requested:
Instruction manual for installation, use and
Accessories: lubricating oil for carriage guide bars
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3.3 PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE SLICED
The following are products that can be sliced:
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All types of cold cuts (cooked, raw, smoked);
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Boneless meat (cooked or raw at a temperature of
no lower than +3 °C);
- Bre
ad and cheeses (those that can be sliced, such
as Gruyere, Fontina, etc.).
4. DESCRIPTION
4.1 UNPACKING
Check that the packaging is unopened and undamaged;
otherwise, immediately inform the forwarding agent or
the area agent.
To take the machine out of the packaging proceed as
follows:
- Cut and remove the plastic straps;
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Cut the cardboard box at the base which is attached
to the pallet;
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Lift and remove the cardboard box; take out the
polythene bags with the machine flywheel and
rubber feet;
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Loosen and remove the two screws that attach
the machine to the pallet;
WARNING:
The packaging components (plastic straps,
cardboard, polyurethane foam) can be thrown away
with normal solid wastes and therefore there is no
difficulty in disposing of them.
However it is advisable to dispose of products separately
(differential collecting) in conformity with the regulations
in force for adequate recycling.
DO NOT DISCARD THE PACKAGING PRODUCTS IN
THE ENVIRONMENT!
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3.3 PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE SLICED
The following are products that can be sliced:
All types of cold cuts (cooked, raw, smoked);
Boneless meat (cooked or raw at a temperature of
ad and cheeses (those that can be sliced, such
3.4 PRODUCTS THAT CANNOT BE SLICED
The following are products that cannot be sliced because
they could cause damage to people and equipment:
- Frozen foods;
- Deep-frozen foods;
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Food with bones (meat and fish);
- Vegetables;
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Any other product that could be sliced but not meant
for consumption.
ATTENTION:
Do not try to slice products that are
not allowed.
Check that the packaging is unopened and undamaged;
otherwise, immediately inform the forwarding agent or
To take the machine out of the packaging proceed as
Cut the cardboard box at the base which is attached
Lift and remove the cardboard box; take out the
polythene bags with the machine flywheel and
Loosen and remove the two screws that attach
cardboard, polyurethane foam) can be thrown away
with normal solid wastes and therefore there is no
However it is advisable to dispose of products separately
(differential collecting) in conformity with the regulations
DO NOT DISCARD THE PACKAGING PRODUCTS IN
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3.4 PRODUCTS THAT CANNOT BE SLICED
The following are products that cannot be sliced because
they could cause damage to people and equipment:
Food with bones (meat and fish);
Any other product that could be sliced but not meant
Do not try to slice products that are
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Supply of machine only:
- Lift the machine carefully
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Put the machine in its place of installation.
Supply of machine and support column:
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Place the machine on the support column.
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Check that the machine is correctly settled on
the column.
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Eliminate all the packaging (straps, cardboard,
polyurethane foam or polystyrene, polyethylene
bags, etc.)
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Put the machine in its place of installation.
Supply of machine and support column:
Place the machine on the support column.
Check that the machine is correctly settled on
Eliminate all the packaging (straps, cardboard,
polyurethane foam or polystyrene, polyethylene
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Assembly of the flywheel:
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Move the machine carriage all the way towards
the operator;
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Take out the taper pin from the flywheel shaft
Attention:
hammer the pin at the tapered end
(smaller diameter);
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Insert the flywheel so that the manoeuvring handle is at
the top and to the left, as shown in the figure,
compared to the hole for the taper pin.
Check the correct correspondence of the flywheel
shaft sleeve holes.
- Insert the pin into the s
leeve as shown in the figure
with the tapered end (smaller diameter) towards the
sleeve itself.
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Hammer the opposite end of the pin (larger diameter)
inserting it all the way.
- Screw the grain.
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Move the machine carriage all the way towards
Take out the taper pin from the flywheel shaft
:
hammer the pin at the tapered end
Insert the flywheel so that the manoeuvring handle is at
the top and to the left, as shown in the figure,
Check the correct correspondence of the flywheel
leeve as shown in the figure
with the tapered end (smaller diameter) towards the
Hammer the opposite end of the pin (larger diameter)
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