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Model
VA2000
Programmable Automatic Slicer
Operation and Safety Manual
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SAFETY ISSUES
1.
NEVER
touch this machine without training and
aythorisation from your supervisor.
2.
Machine
MUST BE
on solid, level support.
3.
Guards
MUST BE
in place before plugging in and
turning on machine.
4.
ALWAYS
use the three-pronged plug provided.
5.
NEVER
use your hand to hold food stuffs in place on
the meat table.
6.
NEVER
touch the slicer blade when it is rotating.
7.
KEEP
hands, arms, hair and loose clothing
CLEAR
of all mov ing parts.
8.
Should the slicer jam,
TURN OFF AND UNPLUG
before re mov ing the obstruction.
9.
TURN OFF AND UNPLUG
the machine from its power
source be fore cleaning, sanitizing or servicing.
10.
USE ONLY
the attachments provided by the
manufacturer and designed for this machine.
YOUR SAFETY IS OUR PRIMARY CONCERN
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Introduction 1.1
Overview
This Operation and Safety Manual has been prepared to introduce you to the Brice Model
VA2000 Automatic slicer. It explains the operation, cleaning and maintenance of the slicer
in simple, clear terms and with an emphasis on your safety.
Throughout the Manual procedures are supported by photographs showing the parts
involved and the recommended safe method of handling those parts.
A word to the wise
This Manual is really two sets of instructions in one - some sections are relevant to all Brice
slicers, while other sections only concern a particular slicer or range of slicers.
Make sure that you read this Manual carefully so that you are familiar with the features and
procedures that are unique to the slicer that came with it.
How this Manual is arranged
This Manual is made up of four sections:
•
Introduction - which explains the Manual, itself, safety issues associated with using a
slicer, gives a brief introduction to the features and components of the slicer and steps
you through the installation of the machine;
•
Operation - explains the use of the slicer;
•
Cleaning - explains the procedures for keeping the slicer clean; and
•
Maintenance - details those procedures that you can perform to ensure the trouble-free
operation of the slicer.
•
Trouble-shooting - a quick reference chart to help you solve some of the problems you
might encounter with the Model VA2000.
Conventions and Symbols used in this Manual
To reduce confusion, and to highlight important points and safety matters, we have estab-
lished some standard terms and symbols:
•
“slicer”
Whenever we talk about the slicer, we mean the slicer that is covered in this Manual.
•
“foodstuff”
We use the word “foodstuff” to refer to any kind of meat or other food that is usually
sliced on a slicer.
•
“meat table”
This is the table (usually on the right side of the slicer) on which you place the food-
stuff to be sliced. On gravity-feed slicers the meat table is steeply angled.
•
“meat grip”
The meat grip is the device that holds the foodstuff in position on the meat table. It is
usually attached to the meat table and moves with the foodstuff as it is sliced.
•
“Last Slice device”
This device (where tted) is usually part of the meat grip and is used to hold small and
hard-to-handle stubs of processed foodstuffs (particularly meats) so that they can be
sliced to the last slice.
•
“thickness control”
This is the mechanism by which you control the slice thickness, and is usually a large
rotary control on the front of the machine. It may or may not be illuminated, de pend ing
on the individual slicer.
•
“sharpener”
When we talk about the sharpener, we mean a built-in blade sharpening or grinding
device that has a grinding stone and, optionally, a nishing stone.
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Introduction
SAFETY
WARNINGS
This is an electrical device that uses mains (either single phase 240 Volt or 3 phase 380
Volt) power. It uses a high speed rotating blade that is extremely sharp. You must be careful
in how you handle the slicer at all times. The following special warnings must be complied
with for your own safety and the safety of others.
THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS IN THIS SLICER.
ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ARE ELECTRICALLY ISOLATED TO EARTH AND ARE
SEALED FOR YOUR SAFETY. YOU MUST NOT ATTEMPT TO TOUCH ANY ELECTRICAL
COM PO NENTS OR WIRES - YOU MAY EXPOSE YOURSELF TO THE RISK OF SERIOUS
INJURY BY ELECTROCUTION.
UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED, ANY CLEANING OR MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE MUST
BE PER FORMED WITH THE POWER TO THE SLICER SWITCHED OFF AND THE SLICER’S
POWER CORD DIS CON NECT ED FROM THE POWERPOINT. FAILURE TO TURN OFF AND
DISCONNECT POWER MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY CAUSED BY THE SLICER BEING
ACCIDENTLY TURNED ON DURING CLEANING OR MAINTENANCE.
Slicer blades are extremely sharp and can cut through ngers and hands just as easily as
products to be sliced.
WHENEVER YOU CARRY OUT ANY PROCEDURE THAT PLACES YOUR HANDS ON OR
NEAR THE SLICER BLADE YOU MUST WEAR SUITABLE PRO TEC TIVE HAND COVERINGS
SUCH AS STEEL MESH GLOVES TO PREVENT AC CI DEN TAL INJURY FROM THE BLADE.
•
The Special Note ag
This is an upside-down triangle with an exclamation mark inside it. It appears in the left
margin of the page, like this, whenever we want to draw your attention to an important
point.
•
The “No Hands” warning ag
This is a circle with the outline of a hand and a black bar through the hand. It appears
wherever we want to warn you that either: you shouldn’t put your hands in or near a
particular component; or that you must wear steel mesh protective gloves to carry out
a particular procedure.
•
The “Power” warning ags
There are two power warning ags. The rst, a lightning bolt inside an upside-down
triangle, is used whenever we want to remind and warn you that the slicer is con nect ed
to the mains power supply. The second warning ag is a circle with the outline of a
lighting bolt and a black bar through the bolt. It appears to remind you that a par tic u lar
procedure must be carried out with the power to the slicer turned off at the powerpoint
and the slicer’s power plug dis con nect ed from the powerpoint.
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Introduction 1.3
The Brice Model
VA2000
Automatic slicer
The Model VA2000 food slicer is built for high volumes and hard work. It is fully au to mat ic,
electronically controlled, fast, clean and ef cient.
Besides slicing food products, it collects the slices on a product receiving tray in either
ver ti cal stacks or shingled groups.
Depending on the product width, two or more pieces may be loaded on the meat table for
one slice operation, increasing pro duc tiv i ty.
•
Manufactured in stainless steel to resist the corrosive effects of salts and acids;
•
Fully automatic slicing and stacking operations;
•
Combined End Piece Holder and Meat Comb to minimise slicing waste;
•
Complete self contained inbuilt sharpening device;
•
Chain driven blade and fan-cooled motor;
•
Safety cutout switches for sharpener and blade cover;
•
Separate push-button ON, OFF and START switches for safety.
Components and Dimensions of the VA2000
The following pictures illustrate the main components and dimensions of the slicer.
1
end piece holder
2
comb, end piece holder
3
adjusting bar
4
rubber foot
5
star knob for carriage
6
auto/manual carriage selector
7
carriage feed plate
8
carriage
9
thickness plate
10
meat table guiding axle
11
blade guard
12
xed ring
13
star knob stacking device
14
stacking device
15
rating plate
16
receiving plate
17
chain frame
18
keyboard
19
hand protection
20
thickness knob
21
guiding axle, end piece holder
22
plate of end piece holder
1
2
3
12
4
5
6
78
9
10
11
18
19
20
22
21
13
14
15
16
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Positioning the slicer
No matter where you put the slicer, you must allow at least as much space as the overall
dimensions indicate. Allowing an additional minimum of 20cm either side of the slicer will
make access for cleaning and maintenance easier.
This is a very heavy piece of machinery. Under no circumstances should you attempt to
move or lift the slicer without assistance.
Make sure that the surface that you intend placing the slicer on is solidly constructed to
take the weight of the slicer, at, level, dry and smooth. Ideally, the surface should be
between 80cm and 90cm high and built for the purpose.
Assembling the components
Once the VA2000 is securely positioned, you can assemble the rest of the slicer’s
components:
Installing the
slicer
Place the Conveyor Chain frame
assembly on its three locating
bolts.
Place the Stacker arm on its
location bushing and screw its
locking knob down tightly.
Place the Receiving Plate on the
machine.
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Electrical connections
The slicer connects to either a single phase 240 Volts or a 3 phase 380 Volts power supply
using the power cord supplied. Simply connect the plug on the end of the power cord to the
power point.
If you don’t know whether the slicer uses single phase or 3 phase power, check the
identi cation label on the machine - it will indicate the voltage rating.
Checking Blade rotation
Switch on the machine by
pushing the green push button
- Display is illuminated.
Close the thickness plate
completely.
The blade has to rotate in
direction of arrow (counter
clockwise).
Stop the blade by pushing the
red “Stop” button.
If the blade rotates in the wrong direction, the plug has been incorrectly wired and must
be changed by an electrician or service technician.
Cleaning
Before you use the slicer, we recommend that you wipe down all exposed surfaces with a
soft cloth that has been placed in clean warm water and light detergent and squeezed dry.
This will remove any traces of machine oil, dirt or grit picked up during manufacture or
storage.
Before you wipe down the machine, make sure that the thickness control is set to zero
so that the slicer blade edge is shielded, and make sure that the power is turned off.
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Operation
Things to keep in mind
1.
The foodstuff should only be loaded onto the meat table with the thickness control
set to zero and the power switched off at the at the control panel.
Aside from being essential to your safety, these conditions keep the foodstuff to be
sliced (particularly if it is solid) from being accidently knocked against the cutting
edge of the blade, which could be damaged.
2.
The VA2000 is an automatic slicer. If the machine doesn’t operate there is a reason
for it. Check the section on Trouble shooting for assistance.
3.
Sharpen the blade as soon as the sliced foodstuff begins to look ragged or
rough ened, or when the effort required to slice increases signi cantly. Refer to the
Maintenance section for the correct procedure for blade sharpening.
4.
Some products should not be sliced on the VA2000 because of the risk of injury to
the operator:
•
Non-food articles
•
Food products with bones
•
Deep-frozen food products
Pre-operational checks
Before using the machine check the following:
•
Is the stacker arm rmly located in its correct position?
Check knob 13
•
Is the conveyor chain frame securely located on its three mounting pins?
Check component 17
•
Is the meat table locked securely in the “automatic” position (lever 6 in upper
position)?
Check lever 6.
•
Is the end piece holder located correctly?
Check component 1
•
Is the comb plate tted beneath the end piece holder and secure?
Check component 2
•
Does the blade need sharpening? (see the sharpening procedure)
1
end piece holder
2
comb, end piece holder
3
adjusting bar
4
rubber foot
5
star knob for carriage
6
auto/manual carriage selector
7
carriage feed plate
8
carriage
9
thickness plate
10
meat table guiding axle
11
blade guard
12
xed ring
13
star knob stacking device
14
stacking device
15
rating plate
16
receiving plate
17
chain frame
18
keyboard
19
hand protection
20
thickness knob
21
guiding axle, end piece holder
22
plate of end piece holder
1
2
3
12
4
5
6
78
9
10
11
18
19
20
22
21
13
14
15
16
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Operation
Switch functions (push button)
green push button = main switch on
red push button = main switch off
Thickness of slices
The thickness of slices is in nitely variable from 0 to 10 mm. In order to adjust slice
thickness turn the thickness knob. Turning to the right: thickness plate opens. Turning to
the left: thickness plate closes. The scale on the thickness knob indicate slice thickness.
Automatic or manual movement of the carriage
The VA2000’s carriage moves automatically in operation. However, it can be disengaged by
means of a locking lever and the carriage moved by hand for cleaning and sharpening.
automatic movement = lever in upper position
movement by hand = lever in horizonatal position
Adjusting automatic movement
1.
Switch off the machine.
2.
Push the lever counter-clockwise to upper position.
3.
Move the carriage by hand until it is engaged.
4.
Carriage can no longer be moved by hand now.
Adjusting movement by hand
1.
Switch off the machine.
2.
Pull lever into horizontal position.
3.
Carriage can be moved by hand now.
Always switch off the machine before adjusting the carriage movement!
If the carriage does not move after the “Stacking” or “Shingling” button is pushed, the
carriage locking lever may not have been moved to the automatic (upper) position.
In this case proceed as follows:
1.
switch off the machine at the red main switch
2.
adjust the carriage locking lever, as described above
3.
switch on the machine at the green main switch
4.
push the “Stacking” or “Shingling” button in order to start automatic slicing
5.
after the slicing task is nished, turn thickness knob to zero
6.
switch off the machine
•
Is the sharpener assembly in down position and not in sharpening position?
•
Is the slice thickness set to zero? (Blade must be in line with the thickness plate)
Check knob 18
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Automatic Operation
Engaging carriage
1.
Ensure that the carriage locking lever is in the upper position
2.
Move the carriage by hand until the carriage engages.
Carriage can no longer be moved by hand.
Loading the carriage and adjusting the thickness of slices
1.
Lift up end piece holder.
2.
Lay the food product against the back of the carriage.
3.
Adjust the adjusting bar according to the size of the food product.
4.
Place the end piece holder upon the food product.
5.
Push the comb of the end piece holder into the food product.
6.
Adjust the thickness of slices with the thickness knob (max. 10 mm).
7.
Position the end piece holder so that the food product is pushed up against the
thickness plate.
Adjusting the speed of the carriage.
Once the machine has been switched on, you can adjust the carriage speed using the
“carriage faster” and “carriage slower” buttons. The range is from 26 slices (MIN) up to 55
slices per minute (MAX).
Note that delicate food products have to be sliced using a slower carriage speed.
Slicing of end pieces
Be sure to cut off the end
piece from the foodstuff
being sliced - the end piece
holder cannot correctly hold
the foodstuff with the end
left on. Alternatively, turn the
original cutting side of the food
product to face the end piece
holder.
carriage faster
carriage slower
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Operation
What the Slicing programs do
The VA2000 provides two pre-set programs to carry out automatic slicing and shingling
operations
The VA2000 keyboard
Starting the slicing program
With the meat table loaded and the thickness correctly adjusted, start the slicing program
as follows:
1.
Push the green main switch.
2.
Select the appropriate slicing program (stacking or shingling) using the two program
buttons.
3.
The VA2000 will now begin its pre-programmed function.
4.
When the program has been completed, or when you want to stop the program for any
reason, push the “stacking” or “shingling” button again.
Slicing programs
main OFF switch
main ON switch
carriage faster
carriage slower
stacking
shingling lengthwise
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Cleaning 3.1
Cleaning the
Slic er
This section deals with cleaning your slicer, including blade cleaning.
We recommend that, before cleaning or maintenance tasks are undertaken, the machine
operator(s) receive some training from authorised Brice representatives, preferably during
the installation phase.
Before carrying out cleaning or maintenance tasks, it is very important that:
1.
the unit is switched off by pressing the red “OFF” button
2.
the thickness control is set to its “zero” position.
Be very careful performing any cleaning or maintenance task that brings you close to,
or in contact with, the slicer blade. Always perform these tasks with the appropriate
protection - steel mesh safety gloves. The blade is very sharp and the risk of a cutting
injury without proper protection or due care is high.
General Cleaning
The VA2000 slicer must be cleaned regularly (at least once a day) and carefully to ensure
hygenic operation.
DO NOT
use steam cleaning or high pressure water cleaning equipment with this
machine. DO NOT pour water over the machine.
Before using the slicer
1.
Before the slicer is switched on for the rst time each day, quickly wipe over all
exposed surfaces with a cloth that has been placed in warm water and squeezed dry.
This removes any dust or other matter that may have been deposited over night.
2.
Before the start of each cutting operation, and with the slicer switched off, wipe down
the slicing guide, the meat tray and the re ceiv ing tray to remove any residual material
left from the last cutting operation.
At the end of the day
1.
Tum the thickness indicator to zero.
2.
Switch-OFF the slicer.
3.
Remove the plug from its power socket.
4.
Remove the stacking device (14) by unlocking securing knob 13 and lifting it to the side.
5.
Remove the chain frame.
Pull the roll of the chain frame to the left. Lift the chain frame
straight up and gently place it on a at surface to avoid damage to the chain pins.
6.
Pull out the receiving plate (16) by lifting at its leading edge and pulling toward you.
7.
Raise the end piece holder and remove the end piece holder comb (2) by loosening the
knurled knob securing it to the end piece holder (lower knob).
8.
Remove the end piece holder plate (22) by loosening the knurled knobs securing it to
the end piece holder (upper knobs).
9.
Loosen the knob securing the adjusting bar (3) and lift it away from the carriage feed
plate.
10.
Remove the feed plate to the carriage by lifting it upwards.
11.
Disengage and tilt the carriage by:
•
moving the carriage movement selector lever (6) into the manual (horizontal)
position;
•
loosening the star knob for the carriage(5); and
•
pulling the carriage to the front of the machine and tilting it aside.
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Cleaning
12.
Loosen the large knurled knob at the back of the blade drive housing (behind the blade)
while steadying the blade guard (11). Push the knob back in to press the blade guide
out into your hand.
When the machine is dismantled for cleaning, the individual parts may be cleaned and
sterilised by total immersion in warm water with addition of a non toxic detergent. A brush
assists in the cleaning process.
After the parts have been cleaned they should be rinsed in clean hot water.
Wash down the body of the machine using a cloth immersed in warm water and detergent.
Rinse the machine with a cloth immersed in clean hot water and wipe dry.
When dry, each part should be tted to the machine in the reverse order of dismantling.
Cleaning the Blade
The blade should only be cleaned either before the main body of the machine is cleaned, or
after it has been wiped dry from cleaning.
Extreme care must be taken when cleaning the blade. You must wear appropriate hand
protection, such as steel mesh safety gloves, for this procedure as it involves touching
the blade. You risk serious injury if you do not wear protective gloves.
To clean the blade, proceed as follows:
1.
With the machine partially disassembled and the blade guard removed, plug the
machine back into the power supply.
2.
Switch on the machine by pushing the green push button - Display is illuminated.
3.
If you have not already done so, close the thickness plate completely. Push the
“Stacking” key. The blade will start rotating.
4.
As the blade rotates, slowly wipe a cloth immersed in warm water and detergent across
the face of the blade toward the thickness plate. Repeat on the back of the blade.
5.
Push the “Stacking” key again to stop the blade.
6.
Switch off the machine by pressing the red push button, and then remove the plug
from the power socket.
7.
CAREFULLY place a moist cloth between the blade edge and the xed blade guard ring.
Turning the blade by hand, guide the cloth around the inside of the guard ring.
8.
CAREFULLY dry off the blade and blade guard ring before reassembling.
Cleaning Schedule
How frequently the slicer is cleaned will depend on how heavily the machine is used.
However, we recommend that you thoroughly clean the machine at least once a day as a
MINIMUM requirement to maintain hygene.
Wipe down slicing guide,
meat table & centre plate
Wipe down all exposed
surfaces (no disassembly)
Clean all surfaces including
blade (disassemble machine)
After
every use
Before
first use
Every
half day
After
last use
The cleaning schedule
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Maintenance 4.1
Maintenance
This section deals with routine maintenance for the VA2000, including blade sharpening.
We recommend that before maintenance tasks are undertaken the machine operator(s)
receive some training from authorised Brice representatives, preferably during the
installation phase.
Before carrying out maintenance tasks, it is very important that:
1.
power to the slicer is switched OFF at the red OFF button; and
2.
the thickness control is set to its “zero” position.
Be very careful performing maintenance tasks that brings you close to, or in contact
with, any moving parts, especially at the feed and discharge areas, and the blade.
Always per form these tasks with the ap pro pri ate pro tec tion - steel mesh safety gloves.
The blade is very sharp and the risk of a cutting injury without proper protection or due
care is high.
Routine Maintenance
The robust design of the slicer means that there is very little required in the way of routine
maintenance. Generally, the only maintenance required is cleaning (dis cussed in the
previous section) and oiling. Blade sharpening is required when the blade no longer slices
cleanly.
Oiling the machine
Most of the components that require lubrication are either sealed in oil baths or have self-
lubricating bearings and no user maintenance is required. However, the exposed guide
axles for the end piece holder and the carriage should be lightly oiled once a week, or when
they become dif cult to move.
Cleaning prior to maintenance
We recommend that you clean the machine prior to any other maintenance operation so
that all surfaces are free of and grease. This makes the machine easier and safer to handle.
Blade sharpening
The sharpener device (with its own grinding and nishing stones) makes blade sharpening
a simple task.
However, because you must clean the blade before sharpening, you must wear
pro tec tive steel mesh gloves during this operation. Clean the blade inaccordance with
the instructions in the previous section.
Part of this operation requires the slicer to be switched on with the blade rotating. You
should take the utmost care during that phase of the operation.
The slicer blade requires regular sharpening to work cleanly and ef ciently. How often
you sharpen the blade will depend on the condition of the blade after use and the type of
products being sliced.
To keep the blade working ef ciently, we recommend that you sharpen it at least once every
day.
You should keep in mind the following things when sharpening the blade:
1.
The blade should only be sharpened after the slicer has been cleaned as speci ed in the
previous section; and
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2.
The sharpener cannot function properly once the blade diameter has been reduced by
more than 5mm. Contact your authorised Brice technician to arrange for a re place ment
once the blade wears to this point.
3.
The sharpening device is marked with the serial number of the machine it comes with
and has been matched with the blade at the factory. Only use a sharpening device
whose serial number matches that of your machine.
To sharpen the blade:
Once the machine has been thoroughly cleaned and reassembled in accordance with the
instructions in the previous section, begin the blade sharpening procedure:
1.
Reconnect the machine to its power source and press the green push button.
2.
Place the carriage movement selector lever (6) in the manual (horizontal) position.
3.
Turn the thickness knob to its highest position so that the thickness plate is fully open.
4.
Pull the carriage fully to the front and raise the end piece holder.
5.
Position the sharpening device on
the carriage The claws at the head
of the device have to grip over the
front edge of the carriage and the
claw on the device’s locking arm
has to grip over the back edge of the
carriage. (The illustration shows the
arrangement).
6.
Turn lever A to the left to secure the
sharpening device.
7.
Push the green main switch.
8.
Push the “Stacking” key
to start the blade turning.
9.
Move the carriage toward the blade
until you hear the sharpening device
engage the blade. Hold the carriage
at that position with light pressure
for approximately 20 seconds.
10.
Pull the carriage back and stop the
blade by pushing the “Stacking” key
again. Check for any visible burrs on
the blade. If there are none, repeat
the sharpening procedure.
11.
If there is burring, restart the blade
with the “Stacking” key and move
the carriage back toward the blade.
12.
When the sharpening device
engages the blade, pull the carriage
back slightly and push on axle B to
remove the burr.
13.
Pull back the carriage and turn
off the machine. Remove the
sharpening device by turning lever A
to the right and lifting the sharpener
clear.
A
B
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Maintenance 5.1
Troubleshooting
This section deals with the problems you may nd when using the VA2000, and the
methods and procedures for solving them quickly and easily.
Mechanical or electrical problems during operation
Indication
Problem
Problem Problem
Solution
Grinding noise coming
from machine during
operation
Chain frame guide roll is
jumping
Stacking device touches
chain frame
Metallic sound
Slice gets caught by the
de ector ngers
Machine stops abruptly
Loosen blade guard and
resecure;
Clean blade guard;
Adjust de ector ngers
Take off the chain frame and
straighten the pins with a
pair of at nose pliers.
Remove the chain frame
straighten and the ngers
of the stacking device
Distance between de ector
ngers and blade is too
large
Short-term voltage drop
Blade guard mounted badly;
Blade guard is dirty;
De ector nger touches the
blade
Pins on the chain are bent
Star knob of the stacking
device is loose
Stacking device is bent
Fasten the star knob
Adjust de ector ngers with
hexagon socket screws
Switch on the machine
again
Machine is getting warm
Wall socket and plug
have to be checked by an
electrician.
Possible electrical short
circuit within the plug
assembly
Sausage skin tears or
stacks are irregular
Sharpen the blade and take
off burr after 3 sec.
Problems when operating the machine
The VA2000 is equipped with automatic fuses which will cut power if the machine is over-
loaded. If the machine malfunctions during operation proceed as follows. Switch off the
machine at the main switch. Wait for 5 minutes and then turn on the machine again. If the
malfunction continues call your Brice representative for servicing.
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