Lance LT-30 User manual

Owner’sManual
MODEL LT-30 VACUUM TUMBLER

LANCE VACUUM TUMBLER
Owner’s Manual
Vacuum Tumbler
Rev. 2003
D
115 VAC
60 HERTZ
SINGLE PHASE

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LT-30 VacuumTumbler Owner’s Manual
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your Lance Vacuum Tumbler purchase. The vacuum tumbler was
designed to give you years oftrouble free operations and to help in the processing and
preparation of your quality food products.
Please read this owner’s manual to gain the maximum benefits ofyour vacuum tumbler
and its different components.
Anoteabout cleaning: Given all the various ways equipment is used in different
environments, werecommend the owner consult sanitation experts on how to properly
clean each piece ofmachinery in their plantand to do bacterial testing to insure that the
equipment is cleaned properly.
For Sales & Parts call:
Phone [phone]
EMAIL: [email protected]

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General
This owner’s manual contains information pertinent to your Model LT-30 Vacuum
Tumbler. Basic instructions and maintenance information is provided. Please read
carefully. Failure to do so could result in bodily injury and/or damage to the equipment.
Receiving Problems:As in all cases, before signing the bill of lading, be sure all items
have been received as listed and there is no damage in shipment. If needed, a claim
must be made immediately to the local truck line office and noted on the bill of lading.
Model Nr.________ Serial Nr.___________ Owner:___________________________
Ship Date:____________________________ Location:__________________________

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Specifications
Construction:
All stainless steel construction
Physical Dimensions:
Machine: 47-in. long x 27-in. wide x 35-in. high
Drum: 20-in. diameter x 30-in. long
Weight: 250-lbs.
Capacity Product and Liquid:
Gallons: 40
Liters: 150
Pounds: 200
Vacuum Pump System*:
Pump capable of delivering 22-in. hg (Mercury)
Easily accessible liquid trap
Drum Speed:
Single Speed Drive: 1-9 r.p.m.
Timer Controls:
Tumbler Timer: 99 hours/59 minutes
Intermittent Timer*:
On Time: Up to 99 hours/59 minutes
Off Time: Up to 99 hours/59 minutes
Electrical:
115 VAC, 60 Hertz, single phase
Variable Speed Motor: 1/5 horsepower, 5.0 Amps
Vacuum Pump Motor: 3.3 Amps
*Optional Equipment
Note:
Specifications are subject to change at any time.

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION.......................................i
General ................................................... ii
Specifications .......................................... iii
SECTION 1
SAFETY ....................................................1
Warning .................................................2
General Safety Guidelines........................3
SECTION 2
STARTUP ..................................................4
SECTION 3
OPERATIONAL .........................................7
SECTION 4
MAINTENANCE......................................15
SECTION 5
SCHEMATIC ...........................................22
SECTION 6
PARTS ....................................................24
SECTION 7
SERVICE HISTORY ..................................36
ICONS
................................Warning
..................................Caution

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Index
A
Adjusting the Aim of a Photo-Eye.........................20
C
Check Tumbler Motor Control................................6
Check Vacuum Pump Control ................................5
Checking Control Panel .........................................5
Checking the Aim of a Photo-Eye.........................19
Cleaning ...........................................................i, 17
Cleaning Precautions ...........................................16
Cleaning Vacuum Hose .......................................17
Cleaning Your Machine .......................................16
D
Direct Start Continuous Tumbling ........................10
Direct Start Intermittent Tumbling ........................11
Drive-Train Assembly ...........................................27
E
Electrical Assembly ...............................................29
Emergency Stop Photo-Eyes .................................17
F
Flushing Vacuum Valve on Drum.........................16
Frame Assembly...................................................25
Frequently Ordered Parts .....................................34
G
General.................................................................. ii
General Safety Guidelines .....................................3
I
Installation .............................................................5
INTRODUCTION..................................................... i
L
Loading and Tumbling ...........................................8
Lubrication ...........................................................18
M
Maintenance ....................................................... 15
Maintenance and Cleaning ................................. 16
Manual Unloading ................................................ 9
O
Operating Instructions ........................................... 7
P
Procedures for Tumbling...................................... 13
Pump Assembly ................................................... 32
R
Recommended On-Hand Spare Parts ................. 31
S
SAFETY .................................................................. 1
Service History ..................................................... 36
Setting the Control Timer..................................... 10
Single Phase Power Schematic ............................ 23
Specifications......................................................... iii
STARTUP................................................................ 4
T
Table of Contents .................................................. iv
Troubleshooting Guide........................................ 21
U
Unloading the Drum ............................................. 9
Unpacking............................................................. 5
V
Vacuum Assembly ............................................... 26
W
WARNING ............................................................. 2