Rühle AR 10 User manual

Lebensmitteltechnik
Translation of the original instructions
- Cutting machine
Type: AR 10
Rühle GmbH, Beim Signauer Schachen 10, 79865 Grafenhausen
Germany
Phone: [phone]; fax: [phone]
www.original-ruehle.de

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Table of contents
1 Safety instructions............................................................................. 3
1.1 Safety instructions ................................................................... 3
1.2 Remaining risk of accidents .................................................. 6
1.3 Intended use ............................................................................... 7
2 Installation instructions.................................................................... 8
2.1 Machine transport and setup ............................................... 8
2.2 Workplace description............................................................. 9
2.3 Connecting the machine .......................................................10
3 Operating instructions ....................................................................11
4 Cleaning instructions.......................................................................12
4.1 Safety instructions .................................................................12
4.2 Cleaning agents and disinfectants....................................13
4.3 Cleaning procedure.................................................................14
5 Service: care, maintenance, repair .............................................14
5.1 Regular care..............................................................................16
5.2 Regular maintenance.............................................................17
5.3 Repairs and spare parts........................................................18
6 Disposal................................................................................................18
7 Technical documentation ..............................................................18
7.1 Technical data..........................................................................18
7.2 Electrical circuit diagram ......................................................20
8 EC Declaration of Conformity according to Directive
2006/42/EC........................................................................................21
Version: 04/20/2021 (Version 1.0)
Subject to change

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1Safety instructions
!!! Observe the safety instructions during the installation, operation,
cleaning and maintenance of the Rühle cutting machine!
Hazard potentially causing irreversible injuries if disre-
garded.
Warning potentially causing serious injuries if disre-
garded.
Note
Warning of electrical power.
Pull the mains plug!
Warning of sharp object. (Risk of cutting)
Hazard from bursting hoses.
Warning of slipping hazard.
Warning of hot surface.
Warning of non-ionising radiation.
Non-ionising radiation is not specifically generated, but is only
emitted by the electrical equipment (e.g. electric motors, power
lines or solenoid coils) for technical reasons. In addition, the
machine has no strong permanent magnets. If a safety dis-
tance (distance field source to implant) of 30 cm is maintained,
the influence on active implants (e.g. cardiac pacemakers, de-
fibrillators) can be excluded with a high degree of probability.
1.1 Safety instructions
!!! A supervisor (responsible person) must be assigned to the machine!
This person must:

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a) Completely read and understand these operating instructions
before transport, commissioning, setup, operation, cleaning,
decommissioning, care/maintenance as well as disman-
tling/disposal!
b) Prepare work instructions for intended and safe transport,
commissioning, setup, operation, cleaning, decommissioning,
care/maintenance as well as dismantling/disposal!
c) Ensure that the qualified workers have completely read and
understood the respective work instructions according to sec-
tion 1.1b!
d) Proper functioning of the protective devices must be checked
at least once a year by a Rühle service engineer!
e) Provide personal protective equipment!
All life cycle phases:
Use foot protection according to EN ISO 20345!
(e.g. recommended for butcher stores, dairies, meat and fish
processing: safety boots S4 with steel cap)
Use hand protection according to EN ISO 388!
(e.g. gloves with high cutting/puncture resistance)
Wear protective clothing according to EN ISO
13688! (E.g. appropriate aprons/coats/overalls)
Cleaning; care/maintenance; dismantling:
Use eye protection according to EN ISO 166!
(e.g. tightly closing safety goggles)
Use light breathing masks according to EN ISO
149!
(e.g. simple breathing mask protection class FFP1)
Use hand protection according to EN ISO 374!
(Acid-resistant, butyl rubber, Viton)
Wear protective clothing according to EN ISO
13688, EN ISO 17491!
(E.g. appropriate coats/overalls)
[The information on the proposed personal protective equip-
ment has only an advisory function. A full risk assessment
should be carried out before using the product to assess
whether the indicated personal protective equipment is
suitable for local conditions. Personal protective equipment
should conform to the relevant EU standards.]

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!!! The operator must operate the machine according to the intended
use and strictly observe all points listed in the “Operation” work in-
structions prepared by the supervisor.
!!! Before putting the machine into operation for the first time and on
each working day, the operator must check the functionality of the
following safety devices:
a) Visual check for changes or damages on all machine sides
and accessible machine parts, e.g. the cut-off knife, locking
mechanism of knife protection box. The machine must be
shut down in the event of any damage or changes!
b) Check the safety switches as follows:
Install the grid frame and product stripper bar (ejection hood),
close the knife protection box, insert the slider and close the
chamber with it.
•Start the machine. –Open knife protection box 20 mm
wide. –If the machine does not switched off, it must be
shut down immediately!
•Start the machine. –Open the slider of the chamber 20 mm
wide. –If the machine does not switched off, it must be
shut down immediately!
•Remove the grid frame. –Insert the slider. –Start the ma-
chine. –If it should start, it must be shut down immedi-
ately!
!!! To shut down the machine the main switch must be turned to “0 –
OFF” and the power plug pulled out of the socket! Secure the machine
against further use!
!!! The supervisor must arrange for the repair of the non-functional
safety device by a Rühle service technician. Until the corresponding
parts have been repaired, the supervisor must ensure that the ma-
chine or parts of the machine are not put into operation under any cir-
cumstances!
This applies also to leaking hydraulic systems!

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!!! The cleaning personnel must observe the work procedures from the
“Cleaning” work instructions prepared by the supervisor.
!!! The maintenance personnel may only carry out work specified as
“Regular maintenance” unless any other authorisation has been is-
sued in writing by the manufacturer of the machine. The maintenance
personnel must observe the work procedures from the “Maintenance”
work instructions prepared by the supervisor.
Disconnect the power plug for maintenance work!
!!! Do not modify the machine.
!!! Only Rühle spare parts and accessories may be used.
!!! The operating instructions as well as all other technical documents
included must be supplied completely when reselling the machine.
1.2 Remaining risk of accidents
!!! All life cycles phases
Damaged knife elements must be replaced!
Cut protection gloves must be worn when working:
•on the open knife protection box,
•on the cut-off knife,
•on the grid knives of the knife levels,
•in the chamber , e.g. to remove product.
Reaching into the machine or the chamber during operation
is strictly prohibited!
Any manipulation and bypassing of the safety devices is
strictly prohibited!
Risk of slipping and falling due to spilled hydraulic oil!
Make sure the floor under and around the machine is free
from oil!

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When a machine is unattended, the knife protection box
must be closed before leaving the workplace!
When processing very watery products, spraying form the
chamber may occur in spite of installed slider! With such
product it is recommended to stand to the side of the cham-
ber when the machine starts.
!!! Maintenance
Touching electrical components may cause serious inju-
ries or death.
Work on electrical equipment of the machine may only be
carried out by qualified technicians! Always disconnect
machine from the mains during this process!
The protective covers (lids on rear, etc.) may be removed
only while performing maintenance!
Beware of hot surfaces, e.g. drives, hydraulic unit, etc.
during maintenance work!
Danger from pressurised and/or escaping hydraulic oil!
Work on the hydraulic system of the machine may only be
carried out by qualified technicians!
Always disconnect machine from the mains during this
process!
Depressurise the complete hydraulic system! !
Excessive contact with the hydraulic oil may cause skin ir-
ritation and eye injuries!
1.3 Intended use
The cutting machine may only be used to cut foodstuff that is not fro-
zen (-5 °C to +80 °C) into cubes, strips and slices or grated in different
sizes. The room temperature must not exceed 12 °C for reasons of
food hygiene!

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This machine is intended:
•for use during work
•for use by persons over 18
•for use by instructed persons
Claims of any type for damage caused by use other than
the intended use are excluded!
Misuse:
•Any use other than the use listed above is strictly prohibited
and is considered misuse!
•Operating the machine in explosive atmospheres is prohib-
ited!
•Handling/processing products and materials which are not
foodstuffs is prohibited!
•Handling / processing of products containing bones is prohib-
ited!
•The worktable may only be loaded with max. 30 kg!
2Installation instructions
Installation and commissioning of the machine may only be carried
out in the presence of a Rühle service technician or by persons au-
thorised by Rühle.
Rühle GmbH Lebensmitteltechnik accepts no liability for any damage
resulting from failure to comply with these operating instructions.
2.1 Machine transport and setup
Please refer to the short instructions supplied with the machine re-
garding transport and setup of the cutting machine.
The machine and machine parts must be transported by 2
persons (1 person to operate the floor truck/1 person to
supervise transport).

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The power supply line must not be damaged by driving
over or crushing it!
The machine must be shut down until a damaged power
supply line has been repaired!
Ensure that the machine is stable!
Foundation load: 4.5 kN/m²!
Set up the machine on a solid level floor with sufficient
load bearing capacity!
2.2 Workplace description
The work area around the machine is at least 0.5 m on all sides; for
maintenance work it is at least 1 m; if used as passageway, it is at
least 1.2 m.
Swivel range of knife
protection box
Swivel range of tool
cover

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2.3 Connecting the machine
The machine is connected to a three-phase outlet (clockwise rotating
field); the specifications (voltage, amperage) must correspond to the
specifications on the type plate of the machine.
The machine must be shut down until a damaged power
supply line has been repaired!
Check the power supply line regularly!
Check the correct direction of the rotary field by starting
the machine. The machine does not start with a wrong ro-
tating field!
•In this case, an electrician has to change the rotating
field inside the mains plug.
•The power supply to the machine must be fuse-pro-
tected with 16 A and protected with an AC/DC sensi-
tive RCD (type B).

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3Operating instructions
Please refer to the short instructions supplied with your machine for
the operation of your cutting machine.
Also follow the safety instructions in chapter 1.1!
In its respective life cycle phases (transport, commission-
ing, setup, operation, cleaning, decommissioning,
care/maintenance, dismantling/disposal), this machine is
designed for single person operation!
When using this machine, no other person may be present
near the machine. The exception (2-man operation):
•Transport of machine and machine parts
•Commissioning
•Maintenance activities
The following is strictly prohibited and failure to comply
represents gross negligence:
•Operating the machine without lids on the rear!
•Manipulating or deactivating the safety devices on
the machine!
Working on the machine without lids installed on the rear
is permitted only for a Rühle service technician during the
maintenance phase!
The supervisor must be notified if hydraulic oil escaped
from the hydraulic cylinder is noticed in the chamber!
The operator must make sure that no persons, who do not
know the hazards of the machine or cannot anticipate
them, are about in the area of the machine!

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4Cleaning instructions
The cutting machine has been designed to allow for complete clean-
ing of all parts that come into contact with the food product.
4.1 Safety instructions
•Also follow the safety instructions in chapter 1.1!
•The cleaning staff must notify the supervisor immediately of any
defects on the machine!
•The cleaning staff must notify the supervisor immediately of any
hydraulic oil leaks!
•The cleaning staff must use the specified cleaning agents and
disinfectants!
•Germ reduction is achieved only by correct cleaning and subse-
quent disinfection!
•Appropriate material (e.g. brushes, rags) is required and must be
provided for the proper procedures of the above!
•Cleaning products and disinfectants approved for the food prod-
uct area and suitable to remove contamination (e.g. protein, lime-
scale) must be used!
•The cleaning agents and disinfectants must be prepared to a so-
lution as described in the product data sheet of the manufac-
turer!
Personal protective equipment must be worn as described
in Chapter 1.1!
Cleaning with high-pressure cleaners
is permitted only for:
•all outside surfaces,
•inside of the knife protection box,
•Ejector hood,
•(working) funnel.
The operator controls must be cleaned manually and must
not be exposed to a water jet!

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All other parts and surfaces may be cleaned only with
normal water pressure!
4.2 Cleaning agents and disinfectants
Recommended cleaning agents and disinfectants:
Art.
No.
Product name
Description
pH
value
Concen-
tration
for appli-
cation
[%]
Expo-
sure
times
[min]
Temper-
atures
[°C]
15207
FINK –Spül ASS
Alkaline foam
cleaner, mild
alkaline
1.0 –5.0
5 –15
20 –50
daily
19402
FINK - Superfet-
tlöser
Alkaline foam
cleaner
0.5 –5.0
5 –20
20 –50
10030
FINK –FC 30
Cleaning and disin-
fection, combined
1.0 –3.0
5 –15
20 –50
18556
FINK –FC Power-
foam A2
Alkaline foam
cleaner
1.5 –3.0
5 –20
20 –50
13308
*)
FINK –Antisept G
Disinfectant for
spray application,
QAC
0.5 –3.0
5 –15
20 –40
13302
FINK –Antisept A
Alcohol-based disin-
fectant
neutral
100
5
RT
daily
13304
FINK –Antisept E
Alcohol-based disin-
fectant
100
5
RT
17107
FT 107 DES
Disinfection
2.0 –5.0
15 –30
20 –40
18803
FINK –Alu-Rei-
niger
Acid foam cleaner
acid
2.0 –5.0
5 –15
20 –50
Once in 2 weeks
17043
FT 43 SR
Acid foam cleaner
1.0 –5.0
5 –15
20 –50
18550
FINK –FC Power-
foam S1
Acid foam cleaner
1.0 –2.0
5 –20
20 –50
17310
Ökoron® 10
Disinfectant, acid
0.3 –1.0
20 –30
5 –70
17307
Ökoron® 7S
Disinfectant, acid
0.5 –2.0
1 –20
5 –60
17312
Ökoron® 12
Acid disinfection
0.5 –3.0
5
Cold
17313
Ökoron® 13
Acid disinfection,
foamable
0.1 –1.0
5
45
17900
Ökoron® SR
Ecological cleaner
acid
1.0 –5.0
15 –20
20 –55
daily

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*)
13308, FINK –
Antisept G
Because of customer-specific application prohibitions, QAC-containing
products are sometimes not used since the IFS standard must be met.
Possible alternative products would be, for example, FT 107 DES.
Supplier:
FINK TEC GmbH, Oberster Kamp 23, 59069 Hamm, Germany
Tel. [phone] / [email protected] / www.finktec.com
4.3 Cleaning procedure
Please refer to the short instructions supplied with your machine for
carrying out the cleaning procedure.
Cleaning preparations:
•To ensure optimum cleaning, some components of the machine
must be removed.
•Remove any objects lying on the machine.
•Remove the slider (chamber closure).
•Remove the plunger.
•Open the knife protection box.
•Unscrew the handle nut.
•Remove the cut-off knife and the grid frame with the knife lev-
els.
•Remove the product stripper bar from the ejection hood.
Remove and clean the hygiene bottom only after cleaning
of the machine with a high-pressure cleaner has been
completed!
5Service: care, maintenance, repair
Any work related to any kind of service may be carried out only by
Rühle service technicians and by persons authorised by Rühle in writ-
ing. In this regard, a distinction is made between regular care and
maintenance and repair. The respective qualification certificate must
be issued explicitly for the corresponding task.

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Also follow the safety instructions in chapter 1.1!
Notify and obtain permission from Rühle customer service
if welding or cutting work is required on the machine!
Wear cut protection gloves when working on the blades!
Reaching into the inside of the machine by opening the
side cover is strictly prohibited when performing “Regular
care” activities!
When working on the electrical equipment of the machine,
ensure that
•this is only done by qualified personnel!
•the machine is always disconnected from the power
supply!
When working on the hydraulic system of the machine,
ensure that
•this is only done by qualified personnel!
•it is always disconnected from the mains!
•it is depressurised!
•the system must be vented after changing the oil or
individual components!
Use of lubricants –hygiene area
•None
Use of lubricants –others
•Synthetic high-performance lubricant TEROSON VR 500 / PLASTI-
LUBE, based on super-refined mineral oils, free from metallic
soaps or fatty acids
➢Chains, sprockets of cutting drive (inside)
➢Shafts, gear wheels of control unit (inside)
•Multi-purpose grease OKS 476 white, for food technology NSF H1
Reg. No. 137619
➢Coupling rod bearing (inside)

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[The information on the proposed personal protective equipment has
only an advisory function. A full risk assessment should be carried out
before using the product to assess whether the indicated personal pro-
tective equipment is suitable for local conditions. Personal protective
equipment should conform to the relevant EU standards.]
5.1 Regular care
Regular care of the machine must be carried out at least once per
week. This prevents malfunctions and signs of wear.
Any abnormalities detected during regular care must be reported to
the supervisor! The supervisor must immediately initiate rectification
or maintenance, or notify Rühle Service!
Care schedule:
a) Disassemble the machine according to the cleaning instruc-
tions. Check for any parts moving with difficulty, material
abrasion or other signs of wear and tear.
b) Sharpen the cut-off knives with the knife sharpener and
check for any chipped blades and other damage.
c) Sharpen the grid knives in the knife levels with the knife
sharpener on both sides and check them for any chipped
blades and other damage.
Grid knives must be resharpened at least every 50 work-
ing hours on a slip-resistant underlay using only little
pressure and a Rühle knife sharpener!
d) Check the slider (chamber closure) and its guide rollers for
damages and abrasion; remove sharp edges!
e) Check the guide rails of the slider (chamber closure) in the
machine and the grid frame; remove sharp edges!
f) Check the rollers of the eccentric shafts (drive shaft for the
knife level) and of all grid frames:
a. For easy running and axial play!
b. For abrasion (plane surfaces)!
Replace defective rollers!

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In case of abrasion, check the corresponding sliding sur-
face on all knife levels for damages!
Replace defective knife levels!
g) Visually check for changes or damages on all machine sides
and accessible machine parts, e.g. the knife levels. The ma-
chine must be shut down in the event of any damage or
changes!
h) Visual inspection for loss of hydraulic oil under the machine
and in the chamber.
5.2 Regular maintenance
Regular maintenance of the machine must be carried out every 2000
hours of operation but at least once per year.
Maintenance schedule:
a) Inspect the safety devices as described in Chapter 1.1 Safety
instructions!
b) Carry out a test run with open machine (caution: moving
parts)!
c) All inspection activities and resharpening tasks specified un-
der “Regular Care”!
d) Change the oil of the hydraulic system! For filling, see 7.1
Technical data.
e) Leak test of the hydraulic system!
f) Check hydraulic hoses for damages or cracks! Defective hy-
draulic hoses must be replaced!
Hydraulic hoses must always be replaced at an interval of
2 years (for increased loads and usage*) or 6 years (for
normal loads and usage)! See embossed date.
This represents a measure for the Preservation of safe
condition according to para. 10 (1) Operational Safety
Regulation (German BetrSichV)**.
No hazardous situation may arise from extending the
changing intervals which may cause injuries to employees
or other persons!

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*Increased load and usage, e.g. through multiple shift operation or short
cycle times of the machine or pressure pulses.
**Operational Safety Ordinance (Germany).
The national applicable regulations must be observed!
g) Check the distance between cut-off knife and grid frame; ad-
just if necessary!
h) Grease all moving parts in the machine compartment!
5.3 Repairs and spare parts
As a damaged part on a machine is usually damaged due to causes
unrelated to the part, always carry out a fault diagnosis.
Contact our Service Hotline at [phone] for spare parts or
malfunctions. Please keep the machine type and number to hand.
6Disposal
All materials and operating fuels must be separated and
disposed of in accordance with nationally applicable regu-
lations!
1. The following components contain oil:
•Hydraulic system (unit, cylinder, hoses)
•Cutter drive
The hydraulic unit is equipped with an oil drain plug.
The gearbox must be opened at the cutter drive!
2. The following components have lubricating grease:
•All chains, sprockets, bearings
7Technical documentation
7.1 Technical data
Supply voltage: 400 V 50/60 Hz 3-phase AC / N / PE
Power consumption: 3.8 kW

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Full-load current: 7.2 A
Back-up fuse max.: 16 A
Protection class: IP54
Protection class: 1
Ambient temperature: +2 °C to + 40 °C
Cut product temperature: -5 °C to + 80 °C
Dimensions, W x H x D: 1083 x 1043 x 718 mm
Work space, W x H x D: 1926 x 1043 x 909 mm
Funnel size: 100 x 100 x 350 mm
Cut-off length: 0.5 –60 mm
Cutting speed: 200 sections/min. (pulsating)
200 sections/min. (continuous)
Cutting output max.: 1700 kg/h
Size of knife level to
grid frame 5x: 5, 10, 20 mm
grid frame 6x: 6, 12, 24 mm
grid frame 8x: 8, 24, mm
Approved Euro boxes: E1, E2, E3
Machine weight: 300 kg
Transport weight (pallet): 325 kg
Transport weight (wooden crate):375 kg
Worktable, load capacity: 30 kg
Foundation load: 4.5 kN/m²
Emission sound pressure level: <70 dB(A) averaged, when idling
accuracy class 2, as per
DIN EN ISO 3744: 2010
Measuring instrument: Brüel & Kjær Type 2240
Hydraulic oil tank: 5 litres (filling 4 litres)
Hydraulics oil: Mobil SHC Cibus 32,
NSF H1 registered
The data on the type plate principally applies; it is located on the back
of the machine. In case of deviations, please contact the manufac-
turer for a written confirmation of the data!

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If your country requires an RCD as protective measure, an RCD (type
B), AC/DC sensitive, must be used.
7.2 Electrical circuit diagram
The electrical circuit diagram of your machine is located in the electri-
cal control cabinet and must be supplied when reselling the machine!