BIRO VTS-46 User manual

VT744S-331
10-13-5 PPD

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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NOTICE TO OWNERS AND OPERATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
SAFETY TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
TO PROCESS PRODUCT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 4
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PULLING A VACUUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
PARTS DIAGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-9
FILTER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 & 10
VACUUM PUMP INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
NEW STYLE EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL VACUUM PUMPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
OLD STYLE EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL VACUUM PUMPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
WIRING DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
OPERATOR’S SIGNATURE PAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

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– NOTE –
A copy of this manual is included with each MODEL VTS-46 VACUUM TUMBLER.
The descriptions and illustrations contained in this manual are not binding.
The manufacturer reserves the right to introduce any modification without
updating the manual.

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NEVER Touch This MachineWithout Training and Authorization By Your Supervisor.
ALWAYS Read Operation and Service Manual BEFORE Operating, Cleaning or Servicing.
ALWAYS Keep Hands Clear of the Rotating Drum and Other Moving Parts.
NEVER Attempt to Remove the Drum Lid Unless Vacuum Has Been Released and the Drum is
Positioned Vertically with the Lip at the Top.
NEVER Operate Vacuum Pump Unless Properly Connected to the Tumbler Drum.
ONLY Operate Vacuum Pump in Recommended Vacuum Range (15-20 Inches of Mercury) NEVER
TO EXCEED 20 INCHES Hg.
ONLY Use a Qualified Electrician to Install According to Local Building Codes: Machine MUST
Be Properly Grounded.
ONLY Install on Level, Non-Skid Surface in a Clean,Well-Lighted Work Area Away From Children
and Visitors.
DO NOT Allow Food Particles, Liquids or Any Other Foreign Material to Enter theVacuum Pump
or Vacuum Hose.
ALWAYS Turn Off, Unplug From Power Source and Perform Lockout/Tagout Procedure to This
Machine BEFORE Attempting to Unjam or Unclog, Cleaning or Servicing.
NEVER Leave Machine Unattended While Operating.
PROMPTLY REPLACE Any Worn or IllegibleWarning and/or Instruction Labels.
USE ONLY BIRO Parts and Accessories Properly Installed.
NEVER Use the Motor Box Cover for Preparing Product.

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INTERNAL FILTER ASSEMBLY

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MONTHLY: The part No. VTS7121-1E filter element must be replaced once a month for proper vacuum and
pump operation.
One (1) part part No. VTS7121-1E replacement filter element is included with your machine.

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ALWAYS Turn off, Unplug From Power Source and Perform Lockout/Tagout Procedure to This
Machine BEFORE Servicing.
NEVER Touch This Machine Without Training and Authorization ByYour Supervisor.
NEVER Bypass, Alter, or Modify This Equipment in Any Way From Its Original Condition.
PROMPTLY REPLACE AnyWorn of Illegible Labels.
USE ONLY GENUINE BIRO Parts and Accessories Properly Installed.
A. PUMP FILTER
1. Check filter daily. Filter must be drained before the separated moisture and oil reaches the bottom of the
lower white element. Drain by unscrewing the black drain plug in bottom of sight bowl.
2. The filter element should be removed and cleaned monthly.
a. Unscrew clear threaded bowl.
b. Unscrew filter element assembly.
c. Clean bowl and filter element. Reassemble filter element. Clean bowl with mild soap and water only.
Do not use detergents, cleansing agents, such as acetone, alcohol, benzene or gasoline, which are
damaging to plastic.
d. Lubricate bowl gasket to assist initial sealing. Use only mineral based oils or grease. Do not use
synthetic oils or silicones.
e. Screw bowl into body of filter. Close black drain plug.

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ITEM NO. VT744S-331
Form No. Md VTS-46-331-10-13-5 PPD