Brunner Anliker FAM 16 User manual

Operating Manual
Fruit Declumper
FAM 16
Translation of the German Original

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SAFETY GUIDELINES
This operating manual provides information which the operator of the device needs to observe in order
to ensure personal safety and to prevent damage to property. All safety issues are pointed out by
warning triangles and classified according to their degree of risk:
DANGER!
Death, severe bodily injury or considerable damage to property will
occur if the
respective precautions are not taken.
WARNING!
Death, severe bodily injury or considerable damage to property may
occur if the
respective precautions are not taken.
CAUTION!
Minor bodily injury or damage to property may occur
if the respective precautions
are not taken.
NOTE!
Important information on the product, on handling procedures or on a specific
part of the documentation you should pay particular attention to.
Qualified
personnel
The FAM16 fruit declumper
may be commissioned and operated by qualified
personnel only. A person is deemed qualified in regard to the safety regulations
contained in this operating manual if he or she has received training and
instructions on the system.
Please note: The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for accidents or damages caused by the
non-
observance of the safety instructions, by inadequate procedures or by
inappropriate use.
WARNING!
The FAM16 fruit declumper may only be used for the applications described in the
specifications and technical description and with the spare parts recommended by
Brunner-Anliker AG.
Smooth and safe operation of the product depends on its professional and correct
transport, storage, in
stallation and assembly as well as on its proper and careful
handling and maintenance.

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Copyright © Brunner-Anliker AG 2018 All rights reserved
Any reproduction, transmission or use of this document or its
contents is not permitted without our explicit written consent.
We shall claim damages in case of violations of the above. All
rights reserved.
Brunner-Anliker AG
8302 Kloten
Switzerland
Disclaimer
We reviewed the contents of this publication to ensure compliance
with the described FAM16 fruit declumper. As differences cannot,
however, be completely excluded, we cannot guarantee absolute
compliance. The information provided in this publication is reviewed
at regular intervals and the changes are included in the subsequent
issue.
We welcome any suggestions for improvements.
© Brunner-Anliker AG-2018

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PREAMBLE / IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Purpose of this
operating manual
This operating manual is meant to support the specialist in familiarizing with and
handling the FAM16 fruit declumper.
Readers
This operating manual is intended for all those installing, operating and maintaining
the FAM16 fruit declumper made by Brunner-Anliker AG.
Notification
obligation
The operating manual and applicable regulations must be kept in a place accessible to
the operating and maintenance personnel
NOTE!
In addition to the operating manual, all those handling the IR 250 must observe and be
instructed on the generally applicable and mandatory regulations relevant to accident
prevention.
Scope of
application of this
operating manual
This operating manual applies to the FAM16 fruit declumper.
NOTE!
Functional modifications to the FAM16 fruit declumper
annul all liability and warranty
claims.
Obligations of the
operating
company
The operator is obligated to operate the FAM16 fruit declumper
in flawless condition
only. Hazard spots between the FAM16 fruit declumper and customer equipment must
be secured by the operator.
Please read this operating manual carefully and completely. Contact us immediately in
case of uncertainties. Do not operate
the device before all uncertainties have been
clarified. By commissioning the equipment,
you confirm that you have read and
understood the operating manual contents.
HAZARD!
Accidents may occur if the FAM16 fruit declumper
is not used as intended or in
improper or defective condition.

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Table of contents
1Introduction........................................................................................................................... 8
2Intended use.......................................................................................................................... 8
2.1 Limitation of liability.......................................................................................................... 8
3System components ............................................................................................................... 9
3.1 Front view (operator side).................................................................................................. 9
3.2 Rear view ....................................................................................................................... 10
4Scope of supply .................................................................................................................... 11
4.1 Scope of supply............................................................................................................... 11
4.2 Accessories .................................................................................................................... 12
5Transport and installation instructions ................................................................................... 13
5.1 Consignment .................................................................................................................. 13
5.2 Start-up ......................................................................................................................... 13
6Operation ............................................................................................................................ 14
6.1 Preparing the machine .................................................................................................... 14
6.2 Fruit processing .............................................................................................................. 18
7System maintenance............................................................................................................. 19
7.1 Cleaning......................................................................................................................... 19
8Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 21
8.1 Delivered fruit too big - fruit not completely declumped...................................................... 21
8.2 Delivered fruit too small - fruit crushed or cut. ................................................................... 21
8.3 Obstruction - nothing goes in, nothing goes out.................................................................. 21
8.4 Service line..................................................................................................................... 22
9Spare parts .......................................................................................................................... 22
9.1 Disposal ......................................................................................................................... 22
10 Transfer to third parties ...................................................................................................... 22
11 Technical specifications....................................................................................................... 23
11.1 Dimensional drawing....................................................................................................... 24
12 CE Conformity Declaration................................................................................................... 25
13 Warranty ........................................................................................................................... 26

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List of illustrations
Fig. 1: Rear view ...........................................................................................................................9
Fig. 2: Rear view .........................................................................................................................10
Fig. 3: Pre-separator hook Fig. 4: Spiral separator Fig. 5: Scraper unit 11
Fig. 6: 6-mm Allen® key ...............................................................................................................11
Fig. 7: Perforated plate variant Fig. 8: Spiral separator variant..........................12
Fig. 9: Locking the caster brake.....................................................................................................13
Fig. 10: Observe the rotation direction!.........................................................................................13
Fig. 11: Opening the hood Fig. 12: Hood open ...........................................................................14
Fig. 13: Installing the scraper unit .................................................................................................14
Fig. 14: Inserting the perforated plate ...........................................................................................15
Fig. 15: Mounting the spiral separator Fig. 16: Spiral separator mounted ................................15
Fig. 17: Mounting the pre-separator hook Fig. 18: Pre-separator hook mounted .....................15
Fig. 19: Adjusting / removing the scrapers Fig. 20: Adjusting the scrapers ..............................16
Fig. 21: Scraper arrangement .......................................................................................................16
Fig. 22: Scraper...........................................................................................................................17
Fig. 23: Twin spiral separator mounted on the bottom ....................................................................17
Fig. 24: Lifting the slide................................................................................................................18
Fig. 25: Locking the chute ............................................................................................................19
Fig. 26: Lifting the plastic plate .....................................................................................................19
Fig. 27: Scraper unit across the plate ...........................................................................................20
Fig. 28: Inserting the plate ..........................................................................................................20
Fig. 29: Perforated plate edges....................................................................................................21
Fig. 27: Dimensional drawing........................................................................................................24
Fig. 28: CE conformity declaration.................................................................................................25
List of tables
Table 1 Operator side 9
Table 2 Rear 10
Table 3 Technical specifications 23

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1Introduction
Thank you very much for your trust in us and our products.
The machines made by Brunner-Anliker AG are of high quality. The quality assurance measures in place
at Brunner-Anliker AG ensure that all machines leave the plant in perfect condition. By purchasing the
FAM16 fruit declumper made by Brunner-Anliker AG, you have decided in favor of a sophisticated, state-
of-the-art product.
2Intended use
The FAM16 is the perfect tool for declumping pressed blocks of dried fruit or frozen vegetables into
friable and undamaged single products.
Maximum processable block size = 300 x 300 x 200 mm
NOTE!
•The device may only be used for the products approved by the manufacturer.
•Any other use is considered improper and contrary to that originally intended.
HAZARD!
•The manufacturer cannot be held liable for accidents or damages caused by the non-
observance of the safety instructions, by inadequate procedures or by inappropriate
use of the machine.
2.1 Limitation of liability
NOTE!
The operator of the machine is responsible for the compliance of the entire system with
the local regulations regarding the installation and operation of such systems.
After assembly and installation of the machine, it is the operator's duty to verify the safety
of the system. The operator must also ensure that exposed system parts which could pose
a hazard to the operating personnel are screened or equipped with appropriate safety
devices.

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3System components
3.1 Front view (operator side)
Fig. 1: Rear view
Table 1 Operator side
Item
Item
1 Chute
5 ON switch
2 Chute lock
6 OFF switch
3 Lift handle
7 Cable holder with power cable
4 EMERGENCY OFF switch
8 Swivel casters with brakes

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3.2 Rear view
Fig. 2: Rear view
Table 2 Rear
Item
Item
1 Declumper hood
5 Lock
2 Pre-separator hook
6 Perforated plate
3 Spiral separator
7 Outlet
4 Scraper unit
8 Rigid casters