Grote 522 Technical Document

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Slicer/Applicator
Model: 522 Serial Number: 1065029
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Slicer/Applicator
Model: 522
Serial No:1065029
PRECISION SLICING AND APPLICATION SYSTEMS

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Grote Service Manual
Slicer/Applicator
Hydraulic and All-Electric Models
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Installation Date

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ATTENTION
Do not attempt to operate this machine without first installing it correctly.
The customer is responsible for the proper operation of the machine and for following proper safety
standards when operating it.
The J. E. Grote Company, Inc. is not responsible for product contamination due to improper use,
improper sanitation, or part failure.
The J. E. Grote Company, Inc. reserves the right to make design or operational changes that may
not be included in this manual.
The J. E. Grote Company, Inc. makes no warranty of any kind concerning the material contained
within this manual and is not liable for errors, omissions, or incidental or consequential damages in
connection with the use of this manual.
WARRANTY
This J. E. Grote, Inc. machine is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship
for a period of six (6) months. The warranty applies under normal use and service. The warranty
period begins the date of complete installation or thirty (30) days after the date of delivery,
whichever comes first. Shipping and installation costs of warranty parts are the expense of the
customer.
Copyright  1998 J. E. Grote Company, Inc.
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Table of Contents
Information in the text section of this manual applies to all machines of this type unless
otherwise noted. The Operator Interface Information (when provided), Spare Parts List and
Drawings apply to the specific machine identified on the front cover.
OPERATION INFORMATION
Operating information is typically provided by Grote Service Personnel when a
machine is installed. On some machines this manual includes additional specific
information about the Operator Interface. When this information is provided it is in
the Operator Interface section near the end of the manual.
Maintenance and adjustments...........................................................................5
Manual Covers Both Hydraulic and All-Electric Slicers ...............................5
Hydraulic Power System.......................................................................5
All-Electric Power System.....................................................................5
Safety Cabinetry..........................................................................................5
Lubrication – All Electric Slicers ..................................................................5
Lubrication - Hydraulic Slicers.....................................................................5
Self-contained Hydraulic Power System...............................................5
Adding Hydraulic Fluid....................................................................5
Blade Scraper - All-Electric Slicers..............................................................5
Blade Scraper - Hydraulic Slicers................................................................5
Blade Guide Maintenance...........................................................................5
Blade Guide Maintenance Tools...........................................................5
Slot Scraper....................................................................................5
Slot Width Checking Tool...............................................................5
Slot Depth Checking Tool...............................................................5
Blade Guide Adjustment..............................................................................5
(Opt) Quick Disc Blade Guide Adjustment - All-Electric Slicers............5
(Opt) Removing the Quick Disc Blade Guide - All-Electric Slicers ..............5
(Opt) Reinstalling the Quick Disc Blade Guide - All-Electric Slicers............5
(Opt) Installing a New Quick Disc Blade Guide - All-Electric Slicers ...........5
Blade Motor Belt Drive - Hydraulic Slicers...................................................5
Product Holders...........................................................................................5
Height Adjustment.................................................................................5
Product Holder Height Adj - Hydraulic Slicers ................................5
Product Holder Height Adj - All-Electric Slicers..............................5
Alignment..............................................................................................5
Pivot Point - Hydraulic Slicers...............................................................5

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Slice Stroke Adjustment..............................................................................5
Stroke Length .......................................................................................5
(Opt) Two-Position Stroke Adjustment - All-Electric Slicers.................5
Stroke Starting Point.............................................................................5
Stroke Speed ..............................................................................................5
Changing the Thickness Range ..................................................................5
Slice Gap Adjustment - Hydraulic Slicers....................................................5
Slice Gap Adjustment - All-Electric Slicers..................................................5
Leveling the Thickness Tray........................................................................5
Pusher Bar Adjustment ...............................................................................5
Band Blade Installation................................................................................5
Blade Tracking ............................................................................................5
Idle Side Blade Tracking.......................................................................5
Drive Side Band Blade Tracking - Hydraulic Slicers .............................5
Drive Side Band Blade Tracking - All-Electric Slicers ...........................5
Bearing Replacement..................................................................................5
Drive Side Bearing Removal - Hydraulic Slicers...................................5
Drive Side Bearing Replacement - Hydraulic Slicers............................5
Idle Side Bearing Removal - Non-sealed bearings - Hyd Slicers..........5
Idle Side Bearing Replacement - Non-sealed Bearings - Hyd Slicers...5
Clutch Maintenance.....................................................................................5
Clutch Coil Adjustment..........................................................................5
Clutch Coil Replacement ......................................................................5
Clutch Control Collar Adjustment..........................................................5
Tightening Proximity Switches.....................................................................5
Target Sensor..............................................................................................5
Banner Sensor......................................................................................5
Fiber Optic Sensor................................................................................5
Sensor Installation..........................................................................5
Teaching the Photoeye ..................................................................5
Resetting the Photoeye..................................................................5
Noise Characteristics - Hydraulic Slicers.....................................................5
Troubleshooting Charts...............................................................................5
Chart 1: Product Thickness Varies From Side To Side. ......................5
Chart 2: Product Thickness Varies From Front To Back......................5
Chart 3: Product Not Stacking Or Laying Down Properly.....................5
Chart 4: Excessive Product Scrap .......................................................5
Chart 5: Product Slinging.....................................................................5
Chart 6: Product Curling Or Twisting ...................................................5
Chart 7: Product Not Releasing Or Cutting Cleanly.............................5

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Chart 8: Rough Or Chafed Product.....................................................5
Chart 8: Rough Or Chafed Product......................................................5
Chart 9: Product Fracturing..................................................................5
Chart 10: Product Tailing.....................................................................5
Chart 11: Product Not Slicing Or Skipping...........................................5
Chart 12: Pump Won’t Run or Pump Pressure Low(Hyd Slicers).........5
Chart 13: Blade Won’t Run..................................................................5
Chart 14: Pendulum Won’t Move.........................................................5
Chart 15: Breaking Blades...................................................................5
Chart 16: Won’t Count Or Dead Space ...............................................5
Sanitation...........................................................................................................5
Recommended Cleaning Compound..........................................................5
Guidelines for Cleaning...............................................................................5
Operator Interface Information...........................................................................5
Spare Parts List.................................................................................................5
Drawings............................................................................................................5
Note: Supplemental information may be inserted in the front cover pocket.
List of Figures
Figure 1. Typical Single-Head Hydraulic Slicer.......................................................................5
Figure 2. Typical Single-Head All-Electric Slicer (To Be Provided)........................................5
Figure 3. Grease Points ..........................................................................................................5
Figure 4. OSHA Material Safety Data Sheet for Hydraulic Oil - Pg 1..............................5
Figure 5. OSHA Material Safety Data Sheet for Hydraulic Oil - Pg 2..............................5
Figure 6. Blade Scraper - All Electric Machine........................................................................5
Figure 7. Blade scraper - Hydraulic Machines.........................................................................5
Figure 8. Blade Guide Maintenance Tools................................................................................5
Figure 9. Blade Guide................................................................................................................5
Figure 10. Quick Disconnect Blade Guide................................................................................5
Figure 11. Quick Disconnect Hold-Down Clamp......................................................................5
Figure 12. Correct Product Holder Height...............................................................................5
Figure 13. Product Holder Box Pivot Point - Hydraulic Machines..........................................5
Figure 14. Stroke Length Adjustment. .......................................................................................5
Figure 15. Slice Gap and Slice Thickness Adjustment Bolts - Hydraulic Machines.................5
Figure 16. Slice Gap..................................................................................................................5
Figure 17. Product Pusher - Hydraulic Machines...................................................................5
Figure 18. Idle Side Tracking Adjustments(Non-Sealed Bearings)...........................................5
Figure 19. Clutch-Brake............................................................................................................5
Figure 20. Clutch Control Collar Adjustment...........................................................................5

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
This manual contains information about how to maintain, adjust, and clean the standard Grote
Slicer/Applicator. It does not include setup, control, and operational procedures.
Manual Covers Both Hydraulic and All-Electric Slicers
Grote slicers are built with two different types of power systems, Hydraulic and All-Electric. The
All-Electric slicer differs from the Hydraulic Slicer in several ways other than just the power system
of the machine. When a function being described differs with the type of slicer each type is
identified and described in this manual.
Hydraulic Power System
A built-in hydraulic power system drives the slicing heads. Slicing is controlled by hydraulic
valves that turn the hydraulic power on and off and set the speed of the slicing heads. A typical
single head hydraulic slicer is shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1. Typical Single-Head Hydraulic Slicer.
Electrical Control
Enclosure
Door Lock Bolts
Hydraulic Controls
Hydraulic Pump Motor
Blade Drive Motor
Sightglass
Hydraulic Tank

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All-Electric Power System
The slicing heads are driven by an electric servo motor power system. Controls are all
electrical and controlled by a Programmed Logic Controller through an Operator Interface. A
typical single head all-electric slicer is shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2. Typical Single-Head All-Electric Slicer (To Be Provided).
Note: Both types of slicers are described in this manual. When a section applies to only one type
of system, it is identified in the section heading.
Safety Cabinetry
The cutting blade and drive mechanism for the blade are completely enclosed to provide maximum
safety for the operator. Access to the blade is easy with doors and removable covers.
Optionally provided proximity switches sense guard door closure and cut power to the slicer when
one of the doors is opened. The blade drive pulleys coast to a stop if they are running when a door
is opened.
Mechanically interlocked, defeat-proof safety switches are available as an option for guard doors.
These switches act as locks, preventing the doors from being opened until the machine has been shut
off and the blade drive pulleys have stopped rotating. The slicer must have power applied before
these switches will operate and allow the doors to be opened. A Safety Interlock Switch Locations
drawing included with the drawings at the end of the manual shows the location of the interlock
switches.
CAUTION: The safety cabinetry described above prevents an operator from gaining access to
the cutting blade from any position around the machine while the blade is running.
A conveying device under the slicer prevents the operator from access to the cutting
blade from beneath the machine. If the slicer is operated without a conveying
device in place, then steps must be taken to keep personnel from moving under the
slicer while it is operating.
Lubrication – All Electric Slicers
Each slicing head has two grease points.
One is on the end of the rod connecting the
offset crank to the cluster box and one is on
the crank bearing. Grease all fittings after
each washdown to purge excess water from
the bearings and increase component life.
Use FML-2 Lubriplate or equivalent USDA
approved grease.
Figure 3. Grease Points
Crank
Bearing
Grease
Point
Connecting
Rod Grease
Point

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Lubrication - Hydraulic Slicers
Grease the following bearings after each washdown of the equipment using FML-2 Lubriplate or
equivalent USDA approved grease. The remaining bearings should be greased weekly.
1. Drive side bearing block (Also grease the idle side bearing block on older machines that use
a non-sealed idle side bearing block).
2. Pivot rod ends (product holder box linkage).
3. Product holder box pivot point.
Check the condition of the bearings weekly and replace the bearings when any free movement is
detected. If movement is detected in the idle side drive pulley, replace the entire sealed bearing
assembly.
Self-contained Hydraulic Power System
NOTE: An OSHA Material Safety Data Sheet for the hydraulic oil is in Figure 4.
Some slicers are equipped with a built-in hydraulic power system. Hydraulic pump capacity is
typically six gpm with 60 hz electrical input or five gpm with 50 hz electrical input.
1. Check the reservoir oil level daily and keep it full using medium weight (SAE 10, SSU
213) hydraulic fluid. The black line indicates full and the red line indicates low. The
level should never fall below the red line.
2. Maintain the hydraulic system pressure at the normal operating pressure of 450 psig.
Never allow the machine to exceed 1000 psig.
3. Maximum operating temperature should not exceed 140 oF (60 oC).
4. Replace the return line oil filter cartridge after the first 50 hours of operation and every
300 hours thereafter. The oil filter is located inside the hydraulic tank.
Adding Hydraulic Fluid
Add medium weight fluid (SAE 10 or equivalent) if the level falls below the line in the
sight glass liquid level indicator.
1. Remove the tank cover.
2. Pour the hydraulic fluid through a 200 mesh or finer screen until the level
indicator reaches the line on the sight glass.
3. Replace the tank cover and tighten the nuts that hold it in place.