Berkel X13 User manual

X13A MODEL SHOWN
X13 SLICER
X13
X13A
X13E
X13AE
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SERVICE MANUAL
A product of Berkel
F25332 Rev. A (0718)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SERVICE UPDATES ....................................................................................... 4
UPDATES .............................................................................................. 4
GENERAL .................................................................................................. 5
INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................... 5
OPERATION ........................................................................................... 5
CLEANING ............................................................................................. 5
SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................... 5
LUBRICATION ......................................................................................... 5
TOOLS ................................................................................................. 5
REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF PARTS ............................................................... 7
SHARPENER .......................................................................................... 7
SHARPENER REMOVAL ........................................................................... 7
SHARPENER DISASSEMBLY ...................................................................... 7
PRODUCT TABLE ...................................................................................... 8
PRODUCT TABLE REMOVAL ...................................................................... 8
PRODUCT TABLE HANDLE ............................................................................ 8
PRODUCT TABLE HANDLE REMOVAL ............................................................ 8
PUSHER ARM ASSEMBLY ............................................................................. 9
PUSHER ARM REMOVAL .......................................................................... 9
ARM ASSEMBLY ....................................................................................... 9
ARM ASSEMBLY REMOVAL ....................................................................... 9
ARM DISASSEMBLY .............................................................................. 11
CENTER PLATE ...................................................................................... 12
CENTER PLATE REMOVAL ....................................................................... 12
CENTER PLATE INSTALLATION .................................................................. 12
CENTER PLATE KNOB REMOVAL ................................................................ 13
KNIFE ................................................................................................ 13
KNIFE REMOVAL ................................................................................. 13
RING GUARD ......................................................................................... 14
RING GUARD REMOVAL ......................................................................... 14
INDEX KNOB ......................................................................................... 14
BOTTOM COVER (X13A, X13AE) ..................................................................... 15
.................................................................................................... 15
AUTODRIVE MECHANISM (X13A, X13AE) ............................................................ 15
AUTODRIVE MECHANISM REMOVAL ............................................................ 15
AUTODRIVE MECHANISM DISASSEMBLY ....................................................... 16
AUTODRIVE MECHANISM INSTALLATION ....................................................... 17
KNIFE MOTOR AND MOUNT ASSEMBLY ............................................................. 17
MOTOR AND MOUNT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL ..................................................... 17
MOTOR AND MOUNT ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION ................................................ 18
DRIVE BELT .......................................................................................... 18
DRIVE BELT REMOVAL .......................................................................... 18
DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION ...................................................................... 18
KNIFE HUB ASSEMBLY .............................................................................. 19
KNIFE HUB ASSEMBLY REMOVAL ............................................................... 19
CONTROL BOARD .................................................................................... 19
CONTROL BOARD REMOVAL .................................................................... 19
KICK STAND .......................................................................................... 20
KICK STAND REMOVAL .......................................................................... 20
GAUGE PLATE ASSEMBLY ........................................................................... 20
GAUGE PLATE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL ........................................................... 20
INDEX MECHANISM .................................................................................. 20
INDEX MECHANISM REMOVAL .................................................................. 20
INDEX MECHANISM INSTALLATION .............................................................. 22
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SERVICE PROCEDURES AND ADJUSTMENTS ........................................................... 23
PRODUCT TABLE ADJUSTMENTS ................................................................... 23
INTERLOCK CABLES / SUPPORT ARM ADJUSTMENT ............................................... 24
INTERLOCK CABLES / INDEX KNOB ADJUSTMENTS ................................................ 25
GAUGE PLATE ADJUSTMENT ........................................................................ 25
SHARPENING ........................................................................................ 27
CENTER PLATE CHECK .............................................................................. 27
AUTODRIVE ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENTS (X13A, X13AE) ............................................. 28
ECCENTRIC PIN ADJUSTMENT .................................................................. 28
WICK REPLACEMENT ................................................................................ 28
SLIDE BAR SWITCH TEST (X13, X13A) ............................................................... 29
CARRIAGE SENSOR TEST (X13, X13A) .............................................................. 30
KNIFE MOTOR OHM TEST ........................................................................... 30
CIRCUIT BREAKER TEST ............................................................................ 31
ELECTRICAL OPERATION ................................................................................ 32
COMPONENT FUNCTION ............................................................................ 32
ERROR CODE TEST .................................................................................. 32
WIRING DIAGRAMS WITH SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS ............................................ 32
X13 & X13E SEQUENCE OF OPERATION ........................................................ 32
X13A & X13AE SEQUENCE OF OPERATION ..................................................... 33
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................... 36
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE ......................................................................... 36
X13 SLICER
© BERKEL 2018
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SERVICE UPDATES
UPDATES
July, 2018
• Added INDEX KNOB.
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GENERAL
INTRODUCTION
This manual is for the Berkel X13 Slicer. Procedures
in this manual will apply to all models unless specified.
Pictures and illustrations will be of model X13A unless
otherwise noted.
All of the information, illustrations and specifications
contained in this manual are based on the latest
product information available at the time of printing.
Models
X13 Manual slicer with
interlocks
X13A Automatic slicer with
interlocks
X13E Manual slicer without
interlocks
X13AE Automatic slicer without
interlocks
OPERATION
Refer to the Instruction Manual for specific operating
instructions.
CLEANING
Refer to the Instruction Manual for specific cleaning
instructions.
SPECIFICATIONS
Slicer Dimensions
Width: 26-3/4"
Length: 30-1/2"
Height: 25-1/4"
Electrical
115/60/1 (5.5 amps)
Knife Motor
1/2 H.P.
Thickness
Adjustable to slice a thickness up to 1-5/16".
Slicing Speed (Automatic)
Low: 20 slices per minute
Medium: 40 slices per minute
High: 60 slices per minute
Stroke Length (Automatic)
Low: 5 in.
Medium: 9 in.
High: 13 in.
Slicing Capacity
Square: 7-1/2" x 7-1/2"
Round: 8-1/2"
Rectangle: 10-1/2" x 6-3/4"
Knife Dimension
13"(new) to 12-3/4"(min.)
Net Weight
Manual 88 lbs., Automatic 98 lbs.
Shipping Weight
Manual 118 lbs., Automatic 128 lbs.
LUBRICATION
Lubricants Where Used
Berkel Oil, Part No.
01-404675-00182
In wick for round rail.
Lightly coat-pusher arm
guide rail, o-rings in knife
hub assembly.
TOOLS
Standard
• Standard set of hand tools.
• Metric set of hand tools.
• VOM with A.C. current tester (Any quality VOM
with a sensitivity of at least 20,000 ohms per volt
can be used).
Special
• Loctite® Primer, Part No. 00-544434-2
• Loctite® 242™, Part No. 00-520228
• RTV 732, Part No. 00-513886-3
• Field Service Grounding Kit (available locally)
• Torque Wrench (in.-lbs.)
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Magnet Polarity
Home Position (+) North out
Auto Clip Assembly (-) South out
Timer Assembly (+) North out
Sharpener (+) North out
Index Mechanism (-) South out
Use another magnet on the slicer to verify polarity of
a replacement magnet. (Opposites attract)
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REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF PARTS
SHARPENER
Sharpener Removal
Disconnect the electrical power to
the machine and follow lockout /
tagout procedures.
1. Press down on lower tab.
Fig. 1
2. Remove sharpener.
3. Reverse procedure to install.
4. Check slicer for proper operation.
Sharpener Disassembly
NOTE: Remove only those parts required to access
part(s) being replaced.
Fig. 2
1. Remove deburring assembly.
A. Remove nut (15) and washer (14).
NOTE: Parts (15), (17), (11), and (21) are left hand
threaded on some older sharpeners.
B. Remove deburring stone (13) and skirt (12).
C. Remove e-clip (10), slide out shaft (5) while
holding spring (16).
D. Remove spring (16) and deburring frame (9)
assembly.
1) Remove e-clip (6).
2) Remove bushing (7).
3) Remove spring (8, in compression).
2. Remove sharpening assembly.
A. Remove nut (17) and washer (18).
B. Remove sharpening stone (19) and skirt
(20).
C. Remove e-clip (1).
D. Remove washer (2), fiber washer (24),
bushing (23), spring (22, in compression),
and shaft (21).
3. Reassemble sharpener in reverse order.
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NOTE: Make sure tab on top of deburring frame (9)
goes under lip (4) on sharpener frame upon
reinstallation.
4. Reinstall sharpener on slicer.
5. Check for proper knife sharpener operation.
PRODUCT TABLE
Product Table Removal
Disconnect the electrical power to
the machine and follow lockout /
tagout procedures.
1. Place product table in home position and turn
index knob to "0".
2. Loosen product table knob.
Fig. 3
3. Slide product table off arm.
4. Reverse procedure to install.
NOTE: Make sure that dowel pin enters and rotates
actuator arm interlock ("pacman").
Fig. 4
5. Check slicer for proper operation.
PRODUCT TABLE HANDLE
Product Table Handle Removal
Disconnect the electrical power to
the machine and follow lockout /
tagout procedures.
1. Remove product table as outlined under
PRODUCT TABLE.
2. Remove three screws.
Fig. 5
3. Remove handle.
4. Reverse procedure to install.
NOTE: Seal handle ends with RTV.
5. Check slicer for proper operation.
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PUSHER ARM ASSEMBLY
Pusher Arm Removal
Disconnect the electrical power to
the machine and follow lockout /
tagout procedures.
1. Remove product table as outlined under
PRODUCT TABLE.
2. Remove two guide rail screws.
NOTE: Do not allow guide rail to rotate while removing
the screws.
Fig. 6
3. Remove pusher arm assembly from guide rail.
4. Turn pusher handle CCW while preventing
pusher from rotating.
Fig. 7
5. Remove pusher from pusher handle and shaft.
6. Reverse procedure to install.
NOTE: Apply Loctite® primer and Loctite® 242™ to
threads of guide rail screws. Screws will backout if
Loctite® and primer is not used.
7. Check slicer for proper operation.
ARM ASSEMBLY
Arm Assembly Removal
Disconnect the electrical power to
the machine and follow lockout /
tagout procedures.
NOTE: X13E and X13AE models are not equipped
with interlocks. When working on an E series model,
proceed past any step that refers to interlocks.
1. Remove product table as outlined under
PRODUCT TABLE.
2. Slide arm assembly all the way to end of stroke
(X13E, X13AE).
3. Place slicer on its side, so it is resting on motor
housing.
4. Supporting the arm assembly, squeeze the slide
bar to the unlocked position and lower assembly.
Fig. 8
5. Remove screws and clevis pin, move slide bar
guide out of way.
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Fig. 9
NOTE: Push interlock cable to the left. DO NOT pull
cable out (to the right).
6. Remove screw and washer securing other end of
slide bar.
7. Remove slide bar (noting orientation for
reinstallation).
8. Push in tab and lift flex cable to disconnect
(X13A, X13AE).
Fig. 10
9. Remove screws and square rail.
NOTE: Reposition arm assembly and remove bottom
screw first.
Fig. 11
10. Remove 2 screws securing round rail.
Fig. 12
11. Remove round rail and arm assembly.
12. Reverse procedure to install.
NOTE: Screws go in countersunk side of round rail.
A. Place primary autodrive belt in clip
assembly. (X13A, X13AE)
Fig. 13
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B. Reconnect flex cable last, and make sure
cable is in front of guide assembly. (X13A,
X13AE)
Fig. 14
13. Check slicer for proper operation.
Arm Disassembly
NOTE: Remove only those parts required to access
part(s) being replaced.
1. Remove screws and arm sensor.
Fig. 15
2. Remove autodrive clutch plate screws.
Fig. 16
3. Remove autodrive clutch plate and clip
assembly.
4. Remove screw, autodrive clutch crank, and
clutch engage rod.
Fig. 17
5. Remove autodrive clutch cam, clutch pivot shaft,
and spring disc.
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Fig. 18
6. Remove screws, clamp, and clevis pin.
Fig. 19
7. Remove plugs and screws beneath plugs.
Fig. 20
8. Remove top plate assembly.
NOTE: Top plate assembly edge is sealed with RTV.
9. Reverse procedure to assemble.
10. Check slicer for proper operation.
CENTER PLATE
Center Plate Removal
Disconnect the electrical power to
the machine and follow lockout /
tagout procedures.
1. Close gauge plate.
2. Move product table to home position.
3. Turn center plate knob CCW until it lines up with
post stud.
Fig. 21
4. Lift cover out and up.
Center Plate Installation
1. Place center plate on shoulder studs with knob
lined up to fit over post stud.
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Fig. 22
2. Turn center plate knob CW until resistance stop.
3. Check slicer for proper operation.
Center Plate Knob Removal
1. Remove center plate as outlined above.
2. Remove retaining ring from back side of knob.
Fig. 23
3. Remove knob.
4. Reverse procedure to install.
5. Check slicer for proper operation.
KNIFE
Knife Removal
Disconnect the electrical power to
the machine and follow lockout /
tagout procedures.
Electrical and grounding connections must
comply with the applicable portions of the
National Electrical Code and / or other local
electrical codes.
NOTE: Replace knife if it is less than 12-3/4"
diameter.
1. Remove product table as outlined under
PRODUCT TABLE.
2. Reach under slicer and pull slide bar toward arm
assembly.
Fig. 24
3. Open gauge plate and tape knife edge.
Fig. 25
4. Remove bolt and washer.
NOTE: Place #2 phillips driver in knife hole against
lower ring guard mount. Use a rag to protect the ring
guard mount and slicer body.
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Fig. 26
5. Remove knife.
6. Reverse procedure to install.
7. Torque knife bolt 50 in.-lbs.
8. Check slicer for proper operation.
RING GUARD
Ring Guard Removal
Disconnect the electrical power to
the machine and follow lockout /
tagout procedures.
1. Remove knife as outlined under KNIFE.
2. Remove top mounting bolt from ring guard.
Fig. 27
3. Remove knife motor as outlined under KNIFE
MOTOR AND MOUNT ASSEMBLY.
NOTE: Knife motor just needs to be moved out of the
way to access bolts and washers.
4. Remove bottom two mounting bolts and
washers.
Fig. 28
5. Remove ring guard.
6. Reverse procedure to install.
7. Check slicer for proper operation.
INDEX KNOB
Disconnect the electrical power to
the machine and follow lockout /
tagout procedures.
Removal
1. Remove index knob cap.
2. Remove nut.
Fig. 29
3. Remove index knob.
Replacement
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1. Perform zero adjustment prior to replacing index
knob.
2. Replace index knob.
NOTE: Ensure end of cable goes into index knob hole
within spiral groove.
Fig. 30
3. Hold index knob at "0", and adjust index cam up
or down to achieve proper height as outlined in
GAUGE PLATE ADJUSTMENT.
Fig. 31
4. Hold index knob in place and tighten nut to 140
in.-lbs.
5. Perform INTERLOCK CABLES / INDEX KNOB
ADJUSTMENTS.
6. Replace cap.
7. Check slicer for proper operation.
BOTTOM COVER (X13A, X13AE)
Disconnect the electrical power to
the machine and follow lockout /
tagout procedures.
Electrical and grounding connections must
comply with the applicable portions of the
National Electrical Code and / or other local
electrical codes.
1. Place slicer on its side, so it is resting on motor
housing.
2. Remove screws and unscrew foot.
Fig. 32
3. Remove bottom cover.
4. Reverse procedure to install.
A. Apply Loctite® primer and Loctite® 2440™
to threads of foot.
5. Check slicer for proper operation.
AUTODRIVE MECHANISM (X13A,
X13AE)
Autodrive Mechanism Removal
Disconnect the electrical power to
the machine and follow lockout /
tagout procedures.
1. Remove bottom cover as outlined under
BOTTOM COVER (X13A, X13AE).
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2. Push in tab and lift flex cable to disconnect.
Fig. 33
3. Remove screws mounting J4 cable.
Fig. 34
4. Remove screws securing autodrive assembly.
A. Kickstand assembly is free to remove.
Fig. 35
5. Remove autodrive assembly.
Autodrive Mechanism Disassembly
NOTE: Remove only those parts required to access
part(s) being replaced.
1. Remove screws securing autodrive motor.
Fig. 36
2. Remove autodrive motor and secondary belt.
3. Remove screws and washers securing autodrive
transmission housing.
NOTE: Transmission housing on opposite side.
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Fig. 37
4. Remove autodrive transmission housing,
primary belt, and transmission.
5. Remove screws and washers securing tensioner
assembly.
Fig. 38
6. Remove tensioner assembly.
7. Reverse procedure to assemble.
A. Set primary belt tension by applying hand
pressure to tensioner assembly.
NOTE: If the primary belt was replaced, you will need
to adjust the eccentric pin as outlined under Eccentric
Pin Adjustment .
8. Check slicer for proper operation.
Autodrive Mechanism Installation
1. Reverse removal procedure to install.
2. Place primary autodrive belt in clip assembly.
Fig. 39
A. Reconnect flex cable last, and make sure
cable is in front of guide assembly.
Fig. 40
3. Check slicer for proper operation.
KNIFE MOTOR AND MOUNT
ASSEMBLY
Motor and Mount Assembly Removal
Disconnect the electrical power to
the machine and follow lockout /
tagout procedures.
1. Remove bottom cover as outlined under
BOTTOM COVER (X13A, X13AE).
2. Remove autodrive assembly as outlined under
AUTODRIVE MECHANISM (X13A, X13AE).
3. Access control board as outlined under
CONTROL BOARD.
A. Remove motor wires from control board.
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4. Remove screws securing motor and mount
assembly to slicer.
Fig. 41
5. Remove motor and mount assembly.
6. Remove screws securing mount to motor.
NOTE: Orientation of motor mount to motor capacitor
for reassembly/ installation.
Fig. 42
7. Remove mount from motor.
Motor and Mount Assembly Installation
1. Install motor mount to motor.
2. Install motor and mount assembly with drive belt
around motor shaft.
NOTE: Make sure tab on motor mount enters slot in
slicer base.
Fig. 43
3. Install drive belt as outlined under DRIVE BELT.
4. Connect motor lead wires to control board.
5. Check slicer for proper operation.
DRIVE BELT
Drive Belt Removal
Disconnect the electrical power to
the machine and follow lockout /
tagout procedures.
NOTE: Some knife hub assemblies are secured with
an e-clip instead of a nut.
1. Remove knife motor as outlined under KNIFE
MOTOR AND MOUNT ASSEMBLY .
2. Remove drive belt from knife hub.
Fig. 44
Drive Belt Installation
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1. Install knife motor as outlined under KNIFE
MOTOR AND MOUNT ASSEMBLY .
2. Pull belt tight and walk onto knife hub.
NOTE: Make sure belt is seated properly on motor
shaft grooves and knife hub. Knife belt should be
centered on knife hub and completely on motor shaft.
3. Check slicer for proper operation.
KNIFE HUB ASSEMBLY
Knife Hub Assembly Removal
Disconnect the electrical power to
the machine and follow lockout /
tagout procedures.
NOTE: Some knife hub assemblies are secured with
an e-clip instead of a nut.
1. Remove knife as outlined under KNIFE.
2. Remove autodrive assembly as outlined under
AUTODRIVE MECHANISM (X13A, X13AE).
3. Remove knife motor as outlined under KNIFE
MOTOR AND MOUNT ASSEMBLY.
4. Remove screws securing knife hub assembly to
slicer wall.
Fig. 45
5. Supporting hub, tap knife end of assembly with a
rubber mallet.
A. Remove hub assembly and spindle mount.
Fig. 46
6. Reverse procedure to install.
A. Lightly coat o-rings with Berkel.
NOTE: Line up screw holes when pressing spindle
mount onto hub assembly.
B. Torque bolts 50 in.-lbs.
7. Check slicer for proper operation.
CONTROL BOARD
Control Board Removal
Disconnect the electrical power to
the machine and follow lockout /
tagout procedures.
1. Remove bottom cover as outlined under
BOTTOM COVER (X13A, X13AE).
2. Remove screws.
Fig. 47
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3. Disconnect all lead wires to the board, noting
their color and location.
4. Remove control board.
5. Reverse procedure to install.
6. Check slicer for proper operation.
KICK STAND
Kick Stand Removal
Disconnect the electrical power to
the machine and follow lockout /
tagout procedures.
1. Place slicer on its side, so it is resting on motor
housing.
2. Remove spring and bolt securing kick stand to
slicer.
Fig. 48
3. Remove kick stand.
4. Reverse procedure to install.
5. Check slicer for proper operation.
GAUGE PLATE ASSEMBLY
Gauge Plate Assembly Removal
Disconnect the electrical power to
the machine and follow lockout /
tagout procedures.
1. Open gauge plate and tape knife.
Fig. 49
2. Remove gauge plate bolts.
Fig. 50
3. Remove gauge plate.
4. Reverse procedure to install.
5. Check that gauge plate is in adjustment as
outlined under GAUGE PLATE ADJUSTMENT .
6. Check slicer for proper operation.
INDEX MECHANISM
Index Mechanism Removal
Disconnect the electrical power to
the machine and follow lockout /
tagout procedures.
NOTE: Index mechanism can be ordered and
replaced as a whole assembly.
1. Remove knife as outlined under KNIFE.
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