IMC MF5 Owner's manual

Installation, Operating and Servicing
Instructions
A34/003 R1
A34/003 R2 ECN 4825 February 2021
MF5, MF10 & MF15 –SERIES 1
Please make a note of your product details for
future use:
Date Purchased:_________________________
Model Number:__________________________
Serial Number:__________________________
Dealer:_________________________________
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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION.......................................................................... 3
DELIVERY............................................................................................................ 4
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................. 4
DIMENSIONS....................................................................................................... 4
M5..................................................................................................................... 4
M10 on stand................................................................................................... 4
M15 on stand................................................................................................... 5
INSTALLATION.................................................................................................... 6
PROCEDURE....................................................................................................... 6
MF5 Bench installation................................................................................... 6
MF5 Bench mounting points.......................................................................... 6
Stand installation............................................................................................ 7
ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CONNECTION.............................................................. 7
WATER SUPPLY ................................................................................................. 8
COMMISSIONING................................................................................................ 8
OPERATION......................................................................................................... 9
OPTIONAL PLATES .......................................................................................... 10
Plate order numbers..................................................................................... 10
SAFETY.............................................................................................................. 11
CLEANING......................................................................................................... 11
MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................. 12
DO’S AND DON’TS............................................................................................ 12
SPARES LIST .................................................................................................... 12
GUARANTEE..................................................................................................... 13
SERVICE INFORMATION.................................................................................. 14

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Read these instructions carefully before using this product, paying particular
attention to all sections that carry warning symbols, caution symbols and notices.
Ensure that these are understood at all times.
WARNING!
This symbol is used whenever there is a risk of personal injury.
CAUTION!
This symbol is used whenever there is a risk of damaging your Lincat product.
NOTE:
This symbol is used to provide additional information, hints and tips.
KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
This appliance must be installed, commissioned and serviced by a qualified
person in accordance with national and local regulations in force in the country of
installation.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similarly qualified person.
Ensure that the plug/socket is accessible at all times.
Strip plastic coating and clean the appliance before use.
Disconnect this appliance before servicing, maintenance or cleaning.

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The packaged machine consists of:
Peeler Unit
1
Peeling plate
1
Stand and filter basket
1 (MF10 and MF15 only)
Water supply pipe and fixings
1
Instruction Booklet
1
Gritted Liners on L units only
2
Please notify both the carrier and the supplier within 24 hours of receipt if anything is
missing or damaged.
Check that the correct machine has been supplied and that the voltage, marked on the
rating plate, is suitable for the supply available. The rating plate is located at the back of
the cylinder near the supply cable inlet.
This machine is intended for peeling and washing root vegetables, cleaning mussels
and drying salad.
DIMENSIONS
M5
DELIVERY
INTRODUCTION

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M10 on stand
M15 on stand

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For the Installer:
These Instructions contain important information designed to help the user obtain
the maximum benefit from the investment in an IMC MF Peeler.
Please read them carefully before starting work, and consult with the supplier in the
event of any queries.
Be sure to leave this Instruction Manual with the user after installation of the
machine is complete.
MF5 Bench installation
The MF5 is designed to stand on a bench, table, or on a draining board. DO NOT
mount or operate the unit in a sink. Ensure that whatever is used for this purpose is
sturdy and rigid and not more than 750mm high. A higher table makes it difficult to load
the machine. If the bench is sloping, or on a ship, the machine should be bolted to the
bench using four M6 x 25mm bolts and washers. All models are supplied with the waste
pipe at the back, a longer pipe is available for MF5 bench top locations. A stainless
steel stand, which includes a filter basket is available as an option.
MF5 Bench mounting points
INSTALLATION
Procedure

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Stand installation
The MF10 & MF15 are supplied mounted on floor standing stands that
incorporate filter baskets. The stand should be levelled using the adjustable feet. It is
possible to fix the stand to the floor, if required, by screwing through to holes in the feet.
The waste is discharged from the waste hose via a Filter Basket into the drain
tray of the stand, which has a 38mm waste pipe connection. This pipe may either
discharge into a gulley beneath the machine or it may be connected via a shallow seal
waste trap and fixed pipework into the waste water system of the building.
All electrical work must be carried out by a qualified electrician and in accordance
with the IET Codes of Practice. Before connecting, examine the rating plate attached to
the machine to ensure that the characteristics shown are correct for the supply
available. The peeler should be connected to a 30A isolator providing at least 3mm
separation in all poles, ensure that the isolator is accessible with the peeler in place.
The isolator should be fused at the ratings shown below:
Supply
MF5
MF10
MF15
230V –1 –50
10A
15A
15A
400V –3 –50
-
4A
4A
230V –3 –50
-
15A
15A
208V –3 –60
-
15A
15A
The supply to the machine must also be protected by a 30mA RCD. A new mains
supply run to the machine should always be undertaken by an approved electrician.
The IET Codes of Practice must be observed.
The mains lead fitted to the machine is the minimum required for individual
connection to the mains supply. Site conditions may vary with additional length of cable
run, encapsulation in trunking, bunched with other cables etc. being required. Should
this apply, the qualified electrician must alter the lead accordingly in accordance with
the IET Codes of Practice.
WARNING: This machine must be earthed
The wires in the mains lead for single phase supply are coloured:
Green and Yellow
Earth
Brown
Live
Blue
Neutral
ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CONNECTION

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The wires in the mains lead for three phase supply are coloured:
Green and Yellow
Earth
Black
Phase 1
Grey
Phase 2
Brown
Phase 3
The 3 phase machines do not have a neutral wire, if the supply has a neutral wire
isolate it and only wire the unit to the 3 phases and earth.
An equipotential bonding terminal is provided at the back of the unit near the cable
outlet for external earth bonding. Provision of an earth bond does not remove the
requirement for an earth in the electrical supply.
The water pipe is packed inside the machine for transit and should be fitted to the top of
the lid using the screws provided. The water supply pipe should be connected to an
adjacent cold water supply using a Lincat Inlet Hose Kit (Part No S58/062) or a 12mm
(1/2") bore hose.
PLEASE NOTE: these machines are fitted with a Type A air-break to prevent back
syphonage into the mains supply, but some local authorities may nevertheless require
connection to a storage cistern rather than direct to the mains supply.
This applies to UK installations, overseas customers should install the machine in
accordance with local regulations.
IF IN DOUBT, CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITY
After making the electrical connection, switch on the machine, and ensure that the unit
will only run with the lid and the chute door closed. Then check that the direction of
rotation of the shaft is CLOCKWISE when viewed from above. The direction of rotation
of single phase units is set at the factory, if it is not rotating in the correct direction
contact Lincat. To change the direction of rotation of three phase units, switch off the
machine, isolate the supply and interchange any two phase wires.
WATER SUPPLY
COMMISSIONING

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MF Range Universal Peelers are particularly easy to use, and feature a safety
specification that prevents the operator touching any moving parts during operation.
The operating procedure is as follows:
1 Fit the appropriate bottom plate, ensuring that it is properly located on the drive
shaft.
2 Load the peeling chamber with the vegetables to be peeled.
WARNING - do not fill the chamber above the top of the cylinder:

3 Close the lid and switch on the water at the tap to a steady flow. Experience will
suggest how much water is required: if too little water is used waste will collect
underneath the bottom plate; if too much water is used it will splash out of the
opening in the lid.
4 Switch the timer on the control panel to the time desired - two minutes is normally
more than adequate - and press the green start button. The machine is now
operating.
5 On completion of the cycle, switch off the water supply, open the chute door and
while keeping the door open, press the start button. This will discharge the
potatoes only when the start button is depressed.
ON NO ACCOUNT put a hand or implement into the machine, or wedge the door
open while discharging.
OPERATION

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1 Washing Plate - used for washing new crop potatoes and carrots, or main crop
potatoes that are to be cooked without peeling, for example jacket potatoes.
Cannot be used with liner versions.
2 Mussel Washing Plate - this plate cleans all but the most stubborn dirt from
mussels prior to cooking. Cannot be used with liner versions.
3 Knife Peeling Plate - used for achieving a smoother finish on, particularly,
potatoes and carrots. A filter basket (or sink skip) must be used. Cannot be used
with liner versions.
3 Onion Peeling Plates - for peeling onions and shallots. A filter basket (or sink
skip) must be used. Cannot be used with liner versions.
4 Salad Spinning Basket - gently spins excess moisture from lettuce leaves after
washing.
Plate order numbers
Extra plates can be purchased from your machine supplier or direct from Lincat using
the following part numbers.
Plate
MF5
MF10
MF15
Standard Peeling Plate
S59/163
S59/164
S59/164
Washing Plate
S59/172
S59/173
S59/173
Mussel Washing Plate
S59/174
S59/175
S59/175
Knife Peeling Plate
S59/167
S59/168
S59/168
Onion Peeling plate
S59/165
S59/166
S59/166
Salad Spinning Basket
S59/169
S59/170
S59/171
OPTIONAL PLATES

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All MF-Range machines are fitted with a number of safety features to prevent operator
injury.
No-volt release: If the electricity supply is interrupted the machine will not restart until
the green start button is pressed again.
Lid interlock: If the lid is opened during operation the motor automatically cuts out and
cannot be restarted until the lid is closed and the green start button has been pressed.
Door interlock: If the chute door is opened during operation the motor automatically
cuts out and cannot be restarted until the chute door is closed and the green start
button has been pressed. To discharge the door must be held open and the green
button depressed ensuring two handed operation.
Door baffle: An inner door baffle prevents the operator reaching into the peeling
chamber through the discharge door.
It is essential to clean the machine at least once a day, preferably at the end of each
period of operation.
1 Switch off at the socket or isolator.
2 Open the peeler chamber lid.
3 Lift out the peeling plate.
4 Clean the peeling plate in a sink, dishwasher, pot wash or by hosing with a spray.
5 Rinse the inside of the peeling chamber, door and lid with warm water, using a
mild detergent if necessary. Do not forget to clean the area between the two
doors.
6 Wipe the exterior of the machine with a damp cloth, again using a mild detergent
if required.
DO NOT USE CLEANING MATERIALS CONTAINING ABRASIVES OR BLEACHES.
DO NOT STEAM CLEAN
SAFETY
CLEANING

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Other than regular cleaning the MF-Range peelers require no maintenance by the end
user. It is recommended that the unit is serviced by a Lincat approved engineer at least
once a year.
Details of Lincat Service Contracts are available on application.
DO’S AND DON’TS
Do Install on a level service.
Do Ensure power supply isolator is accessible with the peeler installed.
Do Clean the machine after use.
Don’t Sit or stand on top of the peeler.
Don’t Place hands inside unit while discharging.
Don’t Use the unit outside.
Below is a common list of component spares. Should you require any component,
whether listed below or not, please contact Lincat spares for help and availability.
Item Code
Description
Unit specific
A05/042
BELT 450-5M-15
M5
A05/043
BELT 635-5M-25
M10, M15
G30/327
TRANSFORMER 6VA
G30/343
24V AC MINI CONTACTOR
G30/461
OVERLOAD RELAY 1.3-1.7A
G35/004
FUSE 0.5A SEMI DELAY
G35/012
FUSE HOLDER
G40/183
MOTOR 180W 230V 1PH 50HZ
M5
G40/176
MOTOR 370W 230V 1PH
M10, M15
G40/177
MOTOR 370W 4 POLE FAN 3PH
M10, M15
G45/066
KNOB TYPE 2257A
G45/069
PROXIMITY SWITCH - UN-THREADED
G45/109
PUSH BUTTON RED & GREEN
G45/110
BOOT FOR PUSH BUTTON
G45/111
BUTTON CONTACTORS
MAINTENANCE
SPARES LIST

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This unit carries a comprehensive UK mainland 2 year warranty. The guarantee
is in addition to, and does not diminish your statutory or legal rights.
The guarantee does not cover:
Accidental damage, misuse or use not in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Consumable items (such as filters, glass, bulbs, slot toaster elements and door
seals.)
Damage due to incorrect installation, modification, unauthorised service work or
damage due to scale, food debris build-up, etc.
The manufacturer disclaims any liability for incidental, or consequential damages.
Attendance is based on reasonable access to the appliance to allow the authorised
technician to carry out the warranty work.
Service calls to equipment under warranty will be carried out in accordance with
the conditions of sale. Unless otherwise specified, a maximum of 15 minutes of
administrative time, not spent directly carrying out servicing work, is provided for
within the warranty. Any requirement for staff attending the call to spend greater
time than 15 minutes due to administrative requirements, such as on health and
safety risk assessments, will be chargeable at the prevailing rate.
GUARANTEE

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For help with the installation, maintenance and use of your Lincat equipment,
please contact our service department:
UK: 01522 875520
For non-UK customers, please contact your local Lincat dealer
All service work, other than routine cleaning should be carried out by one of our
authorised service agents. We cannot accept responsibility for work carried out
by other persons.
To ensure your service enquiry is handled as efficiently as possible, please tell
us:
Brief details of the problem
Product code
All available on serial plate
Type number
Serial number
Lincat reserve the right to carry out any work under warranty, given reasonable
access to the appliance, during normal working hours, Monday to Friday, 08:30
to 17:00.
SERVICE INFORMATION