Buhler SnackFix User manual

Operating Instructions
SnackFix
Issue-date: 2016-08-V1.0
Translation of original document (German)
German version is binding.
Read the instructions carefully
prior to any installations!

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Bühler GmbH
Daimlerstrasse 8
74211 Leingarten
Germany
T [phone]
F [phone]
[e-mail]
buhlergroup.com/countlines
© Bühler GmbH 2016

Supplemental instructions
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Supplemental instructions
This manual enables the safe and efficient handling of the machine.
The manual is part of the machine and must be kept in immediate
proximity to the machine so that it is accessible for the staff at any
time. The personnel must have carefully read and understood this
manual before starting any work. Basic requirement for safe operation
is the compliance with all safety information and handling instructions
stated in this manual. In addition, the local accident prevention regula-
tions and general safety rules apply for the area of application of the
machine. Illustrations in this manual only serve the purpose of provid-
ing a conceptual understanding and may differ from the actual design.
No claims may be derived from any potential deviations. Besides this
manual, the manuals of the installed components shall apply that can
be found in the annex.
Liability limitations
All information and notices in this manual have been compiled in con-
sideration of the applicable standards and regulations, state-of-
technology as well as our findings and experiences that have been
gained over many years. The manufacturer does not assume any
liability for damage caused by:
Non-observance of any information in this manual
Any use that is not in accordance with the intended purpose
Deployment of untrained staff
Unauthorized retooling or technical modifications that have not
been approved by the manufacturer
Use of unapproved replacement parts
The obligations agreed to in the delivery contract, the General Terms
and Conditions as well as the delivery conditions of the manufacturer
shall apply in addition to the respective legal regulations that are ap-
plicable at the time the contract becomes effective.

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Copyright
This manual is protected by copyright. The surrender of this manual to
third parties, reproduction in any way or form - including excerpts - as
well as the exploitation and/or conveyance of the content without writ-
ten authorization of the manufacturer is not permitted with the excep-
tion of the use for internal purposes. Violations are subject to com-
pensation for damages. The manufacturer reserves the right to make
additional claims.
The manufacturer owns the copyright.

Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1Overview ......................................................................................8
1.1 Overview.............................................................................8
1.2 Short description.................................................................9
1.3 Other applicable documents.............................................10
2Safety..........................................................................................11
2.1 Symbol declaration ...........................................................11
2.2 Intended Use.....................................................................13
2.3 Responsibility of the operator ...........................................14
2.4 Employee requirements....................................................15
2.4.1 Qualifications.....................................................15
2.4.2 Unauthorized individuals ...................................16
2.4.3 Training..............................................................17
2.4.4 Hygiene requirements .......................................17
2.5 Personal safety gear.........................................................17
2.6 Basic hazards....................................................................20
2.6.1 General hazards at the work station..................20
2.6.2 Hazards from electric powers............................21
2.6.3 Hazards from mechanics...................................22
2.6.4 Hazards from lacking hygiene...........................23
2.6.5 Hazards from high temperatures.......................24
2.6.6 Hazards from noise ...........................................25
2.7 Safety installations............................................................25
2.7.1 Position of safety installations ...........................26
2.7.2 Description of the installed safety installations..27
2.8 Secure against restarting..................................................29
2.9 Stopping in Case of Emergency.......................................31
2.10 Labeling 32
2.11 Environmental Protection..................................................35
3Technical Data...........................................................................36
3.1 General Data.....................................................................36
3.3 Connection Values............................................................38
3.3.1 Electricity ...........................................................38
3.4 Capacity Values................................................................39
3.5 Operating Conditions ........................................................39
3.6 Noise Emission .................................................................39
3.7 Name Plate .......................................................................40

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4Design and Function.................................................................41
4.1 Overview...........................................................................41
4.2 Component Description ....................................................42
4.2.1 15l vessel...........................................................42
4.2.2 Pump .................................................................42
4.2.3 Mass preparation unit........................................42
4.2.4 Equalizing roller EGW 180 ................................44
4.2.5 Cutting machine SZ 100 M/TB..........................45
4.2.6 Control Panels...................................................48
4.2.7 Operating elements...........................................49
4.3 Connections......................................................................51
4.3.1 Connection for power supply.............................51
4.4 Workplace.........................................................................51
5Transport, packaging and storage..........................................52
5.1 Safety instructions for transport........................................52
5.2 Symbols on the packaging................................................53
5.3 Transport inspection .........................................................54
5.4 Transport...........................................................................54
5.5 Packaging .........................................................................56
5.6 Storage..............................................................................57
6Installation and First Start-Up..................................................58
6.1 Safety................................................................................58
6.2 Requirements at the Installation Site................................58
7Operation ...................................................................................59
7.1 Safety................................................................................59
7.2 Switching on and off..........................................................60
7.3 Stopping in Case of Emergency.......................................60
7.4 Adjustments and preparations..........................................61
7.4.1 Set-Up Vessel HM520.......................................61
7.4.2 Adusting the vibration unit.................................62
7.4.3 Adjusting the working position at the EGW.......62
7.4.4 Adjusting the scrapers at the EGW ...................63
7.4.5 Adjust the Belt Tension at the TB......................64
7.4.6 Adjusting the knife height at the SZ...................65
7.4.7 Adjusting the downholder at the CU..................66
7.5 Adjusting the Knife Follow Movement with Eccentric
Control...............................................................................68
7.6 Actions after usage ...........................................................69

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8Maintenance...............................................................................70
8.1 Safety................................................................................70
8.2 Maintenance Plan .............................................................74
8.2.1 Clean the machine.............................................76
9Lubricate the machine..............................................................85
9.1.1 Changing the knife at the QS ............................91
9.1.2 Change scrapers at the downholder of the SZ..92
9.1.3 Measures after Carried Out Maintenance.........93
10 Malfunctions ..............................................................................94
10.1 Safety 94
10.2 Behavior in Case of Malfunction.......................................97
10.3 Malfunction signal .............................................................97
10.5 Malfunction Chart..............................................................98
10.5.1 Cutting unit ........................................................98
10.5.2 Equalizing roller EGW 180-100.........................99
10.6 Measures after Malfunction Removal ...............................99
11 Dissassembly and Disposal...................................................100
11.1 Safety 100
11.2 Disassembly....................................................................102
11.3 Disposal 102
11.4 Disassambly Pump .........................................................103
11.5 Disassambly Contimix.....................................................103
11.6 Disassambly Side guiding plates....................................103
12 Spare Parts ..............................................................................104
13 Index..........................................Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert.
14 Appendix..................................................................................105

Overview
Overview
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1 Overview
1.1 Overview
Fig. 1: Overview
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Vessel 15l
2
Pump
3
Hopper 40l
4
Vibration feeder
5
Contimix
6
Conveyor belt I TB
7
Equalizing Roller I EGW 180
8
Equalizing Roller II EGW 180
9
Conveyor belt I TB
10
Cutting machine SZ 100 M/TB
11
12
Control cabinet, preparation unit
13
Control cabinet, cutting unit
Mass Preparation Unit
2
3
5
9
10
8
7
12
13
1
Cutting Unit
6
4

Overview
Short description
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1.2 Short description
Detailed description   Chapter „Design and Function“
on page 41.
The line serves for producing confectionery products such as granola
bars on a small scale. For this, the ingredients are mixed, formed,
cooled and cut.

Overview
Other applicable documents
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1.3 Other applicable documents
In addition to this instruction following documents are applicable:
Operating instructions of the control panels “Operator manual”
Instructions of integrated components (Documentation file)