Meyn 0100-5 Operating instructions

Vent Cutter
Meyn Food Processing Technology B.V., Noordeinde 68, 1511 AE Oostzaan, the Netherlands,
P.O. Box 16, 1510 AA Oostzaan, the Netherlands,
Phone: [phone], Fax:[phone],
E-mail: [e-mail], Website: www.meyn.nl,
Chamber of Commerce Zaandam nr. 35015165
User- and Maintenance manual
0100-5

Table of contents
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Table of contents
Foreword.............................................................................................................................3
This manual ................................................................................................................ 4
1 Introduction..................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Technical specifications........................................................................................ 5
1.2 General arrangement drawing.............................................................................. 8
1.3 What is a Meyn Vent cutter................................................................................... 9
1.4 The end product.................................................................................................. 10
1.5 The Meyn Vent cutter technical .......................................................................... 10
1.6 Performance of the machine............................................................................... 10
2 Safety............................................................................................................................. 11
2.1 The most important safety risks.......................................................................... 11
2.2 Safety devices (if applied)................................................................................... 12
2.3 Safety measures to be taken.............................................................................. 13
2.3.1 Preparing for safe operation.................................................................... 13
2.3.2 Safety measures during operation........................................................... 14
2.4 Know the pictograms .......................................................................................... 15
3 Installation..................................................................................................................... 17
3.1 Installing the Meyn vent cutter............................................................................ 17
3.1.1 Required floor area.................................................................................. 17
3.2 The connection of the Meyn vent cutter.............................................................. 18
4 Operation....................................................................................................................... 19
4.1 The manual controls ........................................................................................... 19
4.2 Preparing for the starting-up procedure.............................................................. 19
4.3 Start-up procedure.............................................................................................. 19
4.4 In production....................................................................................................... 19
4.5 The stop procedure............................................................................................. 19
4.6 The emergency stop........................................................................................... 20
5 Cleaning ........................................................................................................................ 23
5.1 Cleaning preparations......................................................................................... 23
5.1.1 Disassembly/assembly for cleaning ........................................................ 23
5.2 General cleaning schedule ................................................................................. 24
5.2.1 High-pressure water cleaning.................................................................. 25
5.2.2 Alkaline foam cleaning............................................................................. 26
5.2.3 Disinfection.............................................................................................. 27
5.2.4 Acid foam cleaning.................................................................................. 28
5.3 Advising cleaning chemicals to the customer..................................................... 29

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6 Maintenance and trouble shooting table.................................................................... 31
6.1 Lubricants ........................................................................................................... 31
6.2 Checklist ............................................................................................................. 32
6.3 Lubrication-point list............................................................................................ 33
6.4 Trouble shooting table ........................................................................................ 34
7 Disassembly/assembly and adjustments................................................................... 37
7.1 Basic adjustments............................................................................................... 37
7.2 Adjustments with machine not running .............................................................. 38
7.2.1 The guide bars. ....................................................................................... 38
7.2.2 Adjust the Cams...................................................................................... 39
7.2.2.1 Top cam.............................................................................................................. 40
7.2.2.2 Knife unit cam.................................................................................................... 40
7.2.2.3 Tail clip cam....................................................................................................... 41
7.2.2.4 Back plate cam................................................................................................... 41
7.2.2.5 The bottom cam ................................................................................................. 42
7.2.3 Position of the cams................................................................................ 42
7.2.3.1 In feed side......................................................................................................... 42
7.2.3.2 Out feed side ...................................................................................................... 43
7.2.3.3 Back plate cam................................................................................................... 44
7.2.4 The in feed .............................................................................................. 46
7.2.5 The probes (vent cone)........................................................................... 46
7.2.6 Vent knife ................................................................................................ 47
7.2.7 Position of the back plates....................................................................... 48
7.2.8 High pressure nozzle .............................................................................. 49
7.2.9 Length of the intestines........................................................................... 50
7.2.10 Removing units...................................................................................... 51
7.2.11 Torque switch (if applied) ...................................................................... 52
7.3 Adjustments with machine running .................................................................... 53
7.3.1 Height of the Machine.............................................................................. 53

Foreword
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Foreword
Meyn Food Processing Technology B.V. is one of the worlds leading designers and
manufactures of systems and equipment for the poultry processing industry.
Meyn's flexible service and support organisation and its constant emphasison product
innovation through extensive research and development, enable Meyn to supply
today's customers with the solutions of tomorrow.
Regardless of the size or complexity of the process, Meyn will supply its customers
with situation specific solutions that are critical in reaching their objectives.
Therefore, Meyn combines a solid knowledge of the customers business with expert
process design skills. This is crucial, as only well focused solutions generate the
desired returns.
Our ambition is to supply solutions that support fully controlled in line processing;
handling and tracking every product or batch throughout the entire facility while
controlling the quality of the output, combined with the ability to match the incoming
birds with the sales orders in the most optimal manner.
Meyn is worldwide represented by a network of subsidiaries and agents. In order to
supply complete integrated solutions to our customers, Meyn has a number of
strategic partners in the following processing sectors:
• Bonescan.
• Mechanical deboning.
• Logistic systems.
• Refrigeration.
• Water treatment.
• Vacuum transport.
• Rendering.
• Convenience food.

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This manual
This manual is intended for the operator(s) of this machine. It’s a means for
information and instruction, so you can use the machine correctly and safely.
The manual consists of 7 chapters and a few appendices:
Chapter:1. Introduction, includes general information about the machine and the
supplier.
Chapter:2. Safety, includes a description of the most important safety aspects
associated with the use of the machine.
Chapter:3. Installation and set-up, includes a description of the actions that must
be performed before the machine can be used.
Chapter:4. Operation, the actions that mustbe performed during normaloperation.
Chapter:5. Cleaning, includes a description of the cleaning activities that must be
carried out to keep the machine in good condition and to facilitate safe
and hygienic operation.
Chapter:6. Maintenance, includes a description of the maintenance activities that
are necessary to keep the machine in good condition and to facilitate
safe operation.
Chapter:7. Disassembly/assembly and adjustments describes the disassembly
and assembly of parts needed by reinstallation of the machine to
another place or environment and to ensure that the machine performs
safely and efficiently.
Appendix:. Appendices, includes aspects/details for the machine.
No part of the contents of this service manual may be reproduced or duplicated
without the prior written permission of Meyn Food Processing Technology B.V.
Whilst every care is taken to ensure that the information in this document is correct,
no liability can be accepted by MEYN for loss, damage or injury caused by any errors
in, or omissions from, the information given.

Introduction
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1 Introduction
This chapter contains technical data about the machine and gives a description of the
purpose and working of the machine.
1.1 Technical specifications
Figure 1.1 Meyn Vent cutter.
Table 1.1 Technical specifications.
Specifications: 7x12”
Capacity max. ** 3,000 BPH Height (H) 2,150 mm
Live weight 0.5-3.8 kg Weight machine 405 kg
Number of units 7 Water connection 3/4”
Shackle pitch 12” Water consumption ** 0.6 m³/h
Length (L) 1,745 mm Drain connection DIN100
Width (W1) 1,295 mm Noise level 70 dB(A)
Width (W2) 680 mm

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Table 1.2 Technical specifications.
Table 1.3 Technical specifications.
Table 1.4 Technical specifications.
Specifications: 11x8”
Capacity max. ** 4,500 BPH Height (H) 2,150 mm
Live weight 2.5-5 kg Weight machine 600 kg
Number of units 11 Water connection 3/4”
Shackle pitch 8” Water consumption 0.6 m³/h
Length (L) 1,745 mm Drain connection DIN100
Width (W1) 1,295 mm Noise level 70 dB(A)
Width (W2) 710 mm
Specifications: 14x6”
Capacity max. 6,000 BPH Height (H) 2,150 mm
Live weight 0.5-3.8 kg Weight machine 600 kg
Number of units 14 Water connection 3/4”
Shackle pitch 6” Water consumption 0.6 m³/h
Length (L) 1,745 mm Drain connection DIN100
Width (W1) 1,295 mm Noise level 70 dB(A)
Width (W2) 680 mm
Specifications: 15x8”
Capacity max. ** 7,500 BPH Height (H) 2,150 mm
Live weight 2.5-5 kg Weight machine 720 kg
Number of units 15 Water connection 3/4”
Shackle pitch 8” Water consumption 0.6 m³/h
Length (L) 2,335 mm Drain connection DIN100
Width (W1) 1,640 mm Noise level 70 dB(A)
Width (W2) 970 mm

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Table 1.5 Technical specifications.
Table 1.6 Technical specifications.
Specifications: 16x6”
Capacity max. ** 8,000 BPH Height (H) 2,150 mm
Live weight 0.5-3.8 kg Weight machine 650 kg
Number of units 16 Water connection 3/4”
Shackle pitch 6” Water consumption 0.6 m³/h
Length (L) 1,760 mm Drain connection DIN100
Width (W1) 1,345 mm Noise level 70 dB(A)
Width (W2) 780 mm
Specifications: 20x6”
Capacity max. ** 10,000 BPH Height (H) 2,150 mm
Live weight 0.5-3.8 kg Weight machine 850 kg
Number of units 20 Water connection 3/4”
Shackle pitch 6” Water consumption 0.6 m³/h
Length (L) 2,335 mm Drain connection DIN100
Width (W1) 1,640 mm Noise level 70 dB(A)
Width (W2) 970 mm

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1.2 General arrangement drawing
Figure 1.2 Meyn Vent cutter outside and inside detail.
Meyn Vent cutter
The machine consists of the following main components:
Evisceration frame.
Main shaft.
Drive wheel (180° bend).
Hand wheel.
Drill unit.
Lift-up unit.
Capstan wheel.
Bottom cam.
Tail clip cam.
1. Top cam.
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5
6
8
9
10
1
2
4
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1.3 What is a Meyn Vent cutter
The vent cutter is developed for use in an eviscerating line. After the slaughter depart-
ment, the vent and the bursa of the bird are removed. Removing the vent and the bur-
sa is a processing step to prepare the bird for Meyn open cutter.
The purpose of the Meyn vent cutter is removal of the vent and the bursa and hang
them over the back of the bird.
The machine is driven by the overhead conveyor (A). The birds, that hang in the
shackles of the overhead conveyor by their feet, are lead through the machine. Inlet
guides lead the birds into the correct position of the machine.
Figure 1.3 Detail (inside the Meyn Vent cutter)
Five cams (top cam, bottom cam, tail clip
cam, back plate cam and knife unit cam)
in which a curve path is milled or grooves
are milled drive the processing units.
Birds are guided into a processing units.
A processing unit consist of a upper part
(B) and a lower part (C).
The lower part lifts the bird up and pushes
it against a centre bracket (D).
Figure 1.4 Detail (inside the Meyn Vent cutter)
The upper part contains a drill mecha-
nism (E), that drives a drill rod. The drill
rod makes a downwards rotary motion
into the bird. A vent knife cuts the vent
and the bursa of the bird.
After this the drill rod is retracted and
hang the vent and bursa over the back of
the bird.
The bird is now taken to the next process-
ing step.
B
C
DE
A
B
C
D
E

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1.4 The end product
The output from the machine must satisfy the following requirements: (dependents
o.a. on the proceeding bird type.)
• Bursa and vent hung over the back of the bird.
• Bursa completely removed.
• No damage to the intestines.
• Back or kidneys not damaged.
• Hips not cut.
• High yield.
1.5 The Meyn Vent cutter technical
The machine is directly driven by the overhead conveyor. The machine is made of
stainless steel and other approved materials for food processing.
The height ofthe machine is adjustable by using a handwheel. The height of the curve
is adjustable by using a capstan wheel.
A Torque switch is a machine safety application to prevent the machine from broken
machine parts in case of disasters (if applied).
1.6 Performance of the machine
The Meyn vent cutter is suitable for various types of poultry. The machine gives a
continuous performance if the machine is maintained and adjust according to the
given directives.

Safety
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2 Safety
This chapter contains a description of safety aspects relating to the machine. It is par-
ticularly important that you are fully aware of the contents of this section. The Meyn
Food Processing Technology B.V. has taken all possible steps to provide you with all
the necessary information concerning any dangers that may exist when the machine
is used. The customer is responsible for understanding and applying these safety
rules.
2.1 The most important safety risks
Figure 2.1 Safety risks.
• Moving parts (A). A hand or a garment
can be stuck in the movingparts inside
the machine.
• Between the rods and units (B), drive
chain and drive wheel you can get
jammed (C).
• The vent knives are (D) very sharp,
that might cause injury in case of in-
correct use. Do not try to remove any
birds or bird parts from the working
vent knives.
If any of these aspects are not clear, please ask the manufacturer for an
explanation.
A
B
C
D
A
A

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2.2 Safety devices (if applied)
In order to make the use of this machine as safe as possible the following safety de-
vices have been fitted:
• The design is an so-called “open” construction without protecting covers.
There is an emergency stop pull cord around the machine. This may only be operated
in an emergency. If an operator is accidentally caught up in the machine or falls into
the machine or intentionally operates it manually, the emergency stop will automati-
cally activate and stop the entire machine. You can also activate the emergency stop
by pushing the red push-button. The emergency stop pull cord and possibly the red
push-button will then have to be reset.
Figure 2.2 The emergency stop pull cord.
Functioning
• The blue switch is switched automati-
cally to “0; OFF” (A) when the pullcord
has been activated. See figure.
• Check the tension of the pull cord.See
“Tension of the pull cord” and figure
below.
• Check that the emergency situation
has been resolved.
• Switch the blue switch to “RUN” (B) to
reset the emergency stop pull cord.
See figure.
• Reset the emergency stop switch circuit by means of pushing the lighted blue reset
emergency stop button on the main panel. After this the light in the button goes off.
• Accept the fault on the touch screen.
• After this you can restart the machine.
Figure 2.3 The pull cord tensioner window.
Tension of the pull cord
• The stripe (A) must be in the middle of
the window.
• If necessary change the tension of the
cord by turning the cord tensioner.
AB
A

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2.3 Safety measures to be taken
Before and during use of the machine it is important to take a number of safety
measures and instructions into account, which are described in the sections below.
2.3.1 Preparing for safe operation
Before operating the machine make sure that you:
• First read the relevant instructions in this manual.
• Wear footwear which prevents slipping.
• Don’t wear loose-hanging clothing.
• You must take note of all the safety symbols attached to the machine.
• Check that the power supply complies with the locally applicable regulations.
• Ensure that the machine is correctly placed in a stable position.
• Ensure that the operation, minor maintenance activities and activities concerned
with installing or moving the machine are only performed by qualified personnel,
that is to say by personnel who have the necessary skills and are familiar with the
contents of this manual.
• Modify the machine in any way, will endanger the safe and proper functioning of
the machine.

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2.3.2 Safety measures during operation
For safe operation of the machine, it is essential that a number of safety instructions
are taken:
• Ensure that no persons are on, in or under the machine while it is in use.
• Keep the area around the machine free from materials and other obstacles.
• Always stop the machine if a product becomes jammed.
• Never put your hands or any other part of your body close to rotating parts while
the machine is running.
• Place warning notices on the control panel of the machine while
performing maintenance operations to the machine.
Never keep your hands or any other part of your body close to rotating parts
while the machine is in use.
Keep the covers on the machine closed during production.

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2.4 Know the pictograms
Machines manufactured by Meyn Food Processing Technology B.V.are provided with
safety and protective devices. Even so, it is important to be careful when you are
performing any operation on the machine. The following pictograms indicate possible
dangers. The pictograms are applied to the machine and are also printed in this
handbook at those places where risky activities are described.
Check regularly to ensure that all the pictograms are still in the correct positions
on the machine. If any pictogram has become detached or unreadable, apply a
new one immediately.
Danger
Moving parts
Danger
Danger
Moving parts
(up and down)
(rotating)
Sharp parts
Danger
Warning

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Installation
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3 Installation
This chapter gives a description of the actions that must be performed before the
machine can be used.
3.1 Installing the Meyn vent cutter
When the machine is delivered, the adjustment of the movable parts of the machine
has already been done at the factory. In chapter 7, Disassembly/assembly and adjust-
ments, is giventhe information about disassembly and assembly of parts you must do
to ensure the machine performs optimal.
The machine has to be placed level and stable. If necessary the machine can be ad-
justed by means of the adjustable legs.
3.1.1 Required floor area
Floor area required: The surface area (L∗W) occupied by the machine is given in para-
graph 1.1 “Technical specifications”. Nevertheless, it is desirable to install the ma-
chine on a floor area that makes it easy to clean and maintain. Meyn advises you to
keep a clear space of 1 meter on all sides of the machine.

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3.2 The connection of the Meyn vent cutter
After installing the vent cutter, the water must be connected.