RoboLabs SugarLips 100 User manual

Caramel coating machine
SugarLips 100
(CP-100SR)
400 V 50 Hz
User manual
Read this manual before use and keep for future reference!
PDF version of this manual is available on www.robolabs.pro

Safety requirements
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential physical injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury
or death.
DANGER
•Not grounded equipment can cause electric shock. Power outlet MUST
HAVE proper grounding to avoid electric shock.
•Using excessive water during cleaning can cause short circuit and elec-
tric shock. DO NOT USE excessive water or water jet for cleaning. DO
NOT SPILL water on electric panels or parts.
•ALWAYS unplug equipment before cleaning or servicing.
•No user serviceable parts inside. DO NOT OPEN electric panel unless you
are qualified for this.
WARNING
•Kettle, caramel and end product might be very hot. Direct contact to
kettle or products might cause serious burns. DO NOT TOUCH kettle and
product.
WARNING
•Mixer starts automatically. Rotating mixer can crush. DO NOT REACH
into the kettle while in operation.
WARNING
•Wear appropriate slip-resistant footwear.
•Clean up spills immediately after discovery.
WARNING
•Swivel casters MUST BE ALWAYS locked unless the machine needs to be
moved.
WARNING
•Using heavy or abrasive products may get machine fault. DO NOT use
machine for mixing heavy or abrasive products.
WARNING
•Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can
cause property damage, injury, or death! Read and understand this man-
ual before use.
•Only instructed personnel is allowed to operate the equipment.
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Contents
1 Overview 3
1.1 Technicalspecifications................................. 3
1.2 Deliveryset........................................ 3
1.3 Assembling........................................ 3
1.4 Powerrequirements................................... 3
1.5 Ambient and ventilation requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2 Design and principle of operation 4
2.1 Controlpanel....................................... 5
3 Intended use 6
4 Product quality 7
4.1 Temperature ....................................... 7
4.2 Moisture content and crunchiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5 Tweaking mode 8
6 Maintenance and cleaning 9
6.1 Kettlecleaning...................................... 9
6.2 Outersurfacecleaning ................................. 10
6.3 Conservation....................................... 10
7 Transportation and storage 10
8 Quality control check 10
9 Warranty obligations 11
10 Manufacturer details 11
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1 Overview
Caramel coating machine SugarLips 100 is used for making caramel coated popcorn (here-
inafter – "machine").
Not for personal use. Professional use only.
1.1 Technical specifications
Kettle volume 300 L
Rated voltage 400 V 50 Hz
Rated power 32 kW
Dimensions 1080x1410x2000 mm
Weight 285 kg
Airborne noise less than 70 dBA
1.2 Delivery set
1x Machine assembled
1x Documentation set
1.3 Assembling
1. Unpack the machine carefully.
2. Remove protective film from all surfaces.
3. Wipe all surfaces with a clean soft cloth dampen with mild soap. Wipe dry immediately.
4. Install the machine at even surface.
5. Lock all four swivel casters.
1.4 Power requirements
DANGER
•Power outlet MUST have proper grounding to avoid electric shock.
•If supply cord damaged, it must be replaced by manufacturer, service
agent, or skilled person in order to avoid hazard!
•Connections must be done by skilled electrician ONLY!
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Equipotential bonding wire (up to 10 sq.mm) shall be con-
nected to screw terminal on the base frame marked with IEC
5021 sign:
Machine requires 5-wire 3 phase 400 VAC 50 Hz power supply. It is recommended to use a 63
A 400 V 50 Hz 3+N+PE plug (IEC 60309 standard).
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1.5 Ambient and ventilation requirements
This equipment is designed to be operated at the ambient temperature from +5°C to +40°C
(+41°F to +104°F) and relative humidity not more than 45% at 40°C (104°F) while using at
altitudes not exceeding 1000 m over the sea level. The temperature decreasing is related to
RH increasing, for example, 90% of RH at 20°C (68°F). This equipment MUST NOT be exposed
to precipitations of any kind (rain, snow and so on).
A ventilation hood measuring at least 1200x1200mm must be provided above the machine,
with capacity of 3000 cu.m/h or more. NOTE: Ambient conditions have strong impact on the
end product quality!
2 Design and principle of operation
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Figure 1: Main components
Main parts of the machine are shown on Fig.1. Principle of operation is as following. Opera-
tor loads ingredients of caramel in the kettle (3) installed on support stand with swivel casters
(1).
Mixer (11) inside the kettle is driven by the motor with gearbox (2). Heating elements
mounted in the kettle bottom (9) heat up caramel slurry. Temperature sensor (10) measures
the temperature inside the kettle. Scraper (12), mounted on the low part of the mixer, ensures
that caramel slurry is properly mixed. Two half-round kettle lid (8) is used in the beginning
of caramel cooking process, allowing steam to be accumulated in the kettle and clean the
sidewalls, and also during the cleaning procedures. Control panel (5) is used to control the
machine.
Once the caramel is ready, operator loads popped popcorn in the kettle and machine starts
to mix the popcorn with caramel. Mixer (11) and two deflectors (7) ensure proper mixing pro-
cess.
Once popcorn is properly coated with caramel, motor with gearbox (4) tilts the kettle, so
popcorn is discharged onto a cooling table (not included in the delivery set), or other suitable
receiving device.
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2.1 Control panel
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Figure 2: Controls
The control panel of the machine is shown on
Fig.2.
•Main switch (1) The main switch has three posi-
tions:
–OFF Set to turn the machine o.
–CARAMEL Set to turn the machine on for
operation or cleaning procedures.
–TWEAKING Set to adjust parameters of the
machine.
•Temperature regulator (2) Temperature regula-
tor controls the heating process.
•HEATING button (3) This button is used to start
caramel cooking process, and to adjust mixer ON
timer.
•MIXING button (4) This button is used to start
mixing process, and to adjust mixing stage du-
ration.
•DUMP button (5) This button is used to dump the
kettle, and to adjust the mixer OFF timer.
•RAISE button (6) This button is used to get the
kettle back to straight position, and to adjust dump
mixer timer.
•Emergency stop button (7) This button is used
to stop machine immediately at any moment.
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3 Intended use
WARNING
•Burn hazard. Kettle, caramel and end product might be very hot. Direct
contact to kettle or products might cause serious burns. DO NOT TOUCH
kettle and product.
WARNING
•Crush hazard. Mixer starts automatically. Rotating mixer can crush. DO
NOT REACH into the kettle while in operation.
1. Put water, sugar, premix, in the kettle. Close the lid.
2. Set the main switch to CARAMEL.
3. Press HEATING.
4. Once steam starts coming out from under the lid, remove the lid.
5. Add oil or butter in the kettle.
6. Wait to hear sound alarm and to see MIXING blinking.
7. Press MIXING, and then add popcorn in the kettle.
8. If required by the recipe, spray lecithin over popcorn during mixing.
9. Wait to hear sound alarm and to see DUMP blinking.
10. Press DUMP to discharge coated popcorn on the cooling table (Cooling table is not in-
cluded, it should be ordered separately). The mixer stops and the kettle goes down until
triggering the "down" position end probe. Once the kettle in "down" position, the mixer
rotates for 10 seconds, helping popcorn to escape from the kettle. If required, press
DUMP again to actuate the mixer for another 10 seconds.
11. Press RAISE to bring the kettle back to straight position. Once it gets back, the machine
is ready for the next batch.
Caramel recipe
Popped Mushroom popcorn 300 L
Caramel premix 7000 g
Sugar (beet or cane) 5000 g
Coconut oil (or butter) 7500 g
Water 2500 g
Free-N-Easy 30-40 squirts
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4 Product quality
4.1 Temperature
Quality of caramel is directly aected by the temperature set value. In most cases, tempera-
ture set value lies between 140 to 160°C. Use the following Droplet test to find the value that
gives you the best result.
•Operating temperature is to be set by the user, not technical ser-
vice.
•At the first use, and every time whenever the recipe is changed,
it is a must to do a trial batch and adjust temperature if required.
Droplet test
Once caramel mixture is about to reach the set value, drip a bit of caramel into a cup with cold
water. Take out the piece of caramel and give it a try. Caramel should be crispy; it should not
be sticky.
•If caramel is sticky then increase the temperature.
•If caramel has bitter or burned taste, then decrease the temperature.
For the second trial batch change the temperature by 5°C. For the next trial batches (if re-
quired) change temperature by 2-3°C.
4.2 Moisture content and crunchiness
Popcorn is a very hygroscopic product. After popcorn is coated with caramel and cooled down,
its moisture content should not be more 1,5%. If caramel was not properly cooked and/or pop-
corn had too much moisture content before putting in the kettle, the ready to eat product might
become sticky and chewy.
Depending on certain installation conditions, you may need to use additional equipment to
keep popcorn in good condition at intermittent stages as well as the finished product.
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5 Tweaking mode
Use this mode to adjust parameters of machine operation.
1. Set the main switch to TWEAKING. Indicators HEATING, MIXING, DUMP, RAISE start to
blink (1 time per second).
2. Count blinks for the certain indicator to read the current value (see below).
3. Maximum blink count for each parameter doesn’t exceed 10; the full blinking cycle con-
sists of 15 blinks; so it can be clearly seen when the new cycle starts.
4. To increase the value of any parameter for the next value in the range, press correspond-
ing push button once. If the value you want to set is lower than the current value, then
press the button enough times to reach the maximal value, and then press once again to
set the minimal possible value; and then finally press the button enough times to reach
the desired value. The cycle starts again whenever any button is pressed. For example,
the mixer o timer sets at 30 s, but you need to change it to 20 s. To do so, press DUMP
9 times.
5. After all parameters are set up, set the main switch to OFF position to save and exit.
Mixer operation time (Heating stage)
Press HEATING button to change the time the mixer rotates during cooking cycle. Available
values chart (factory default is shown in box ):
Blink count 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Mixer on timer, s 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Mixer idle time (Heating stage)
Press DUMP button to change the time mixer doesn’t rotate during heating stage.
Blink count 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Mixer o timer, s 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Duration of mixing stage (mixing time)
Press MIXING button to change the time of mixing stage.
Blink count 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Mixing time, s 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240 270 300
Mixer operation time (in dumped position)
Defines the time the mixer is operated when kettle is dumped.
Blink count 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Mixer on timer, s 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 n/a n/a n/a
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6 Maintenance and cleaning
DANGER
•ALWAYS UNPLUG equipment before cleaning or servicing.
•DO NOT USE excessive water or water jet for cleaning. DO NOT SPILL
water on electric panels or electric parts.
•Keep power cord and plug o the floor and water.
WARNING
•Hot steam coming out from under covering lid is very hot. Exposure to
hot steam might cause severe scald burns. DO NOT EXPOSE yourself to
hot steam. WAIT until machine is cooled down before cleaning.
WARNING
•Use ONLY food grade cleaners.
•DO NOT USE aggressive cleaners.
•DO NOT USE sharp items, or abrasives for cleaning stainless steel sur-
faces.
The purpose of maintenance and cleaning is to keep machine in good condition during all the
lifetime and to meet safety requirements.
6.1 Kettle cleaning
NOTE: for this procedure machine must be plugged in.
1. Pour 17-20 liters of water in the kettle and close with the lid.
2. Set the main switch to HEATING. Press HEATING.
3. Wait until water start to boil. Let it boil for 5-7 minutes, then set the switch to OFF.
4. In case of severe carbon build-ups on the kettle’s bottom, use special cleaning product
(Heet-N-Kleen or similar); follow instructions written on this product.
5. Let the machine to cool down. Hot steam accumulated inside the kettle eectively cleans
the sidewalls.
6. WAIT until kettle is cooled down.
7. Put a container, suitable to collect waste water, next to the machine.
8. Carefully remove the lid from the kettle.
9. Set the main switch to HEATING.
10. Press MIXING and wait 5-10 seconds.
11. Press DUMP and let the kettle to release waste water to the container.
12. Set the main switch to OFF and UNPLUG the machine.
13. Clean kettle from inside as necessary. Remove the mixer and clean separately. After
cleaning, put it back.
14. Plug the machine in.
15. Set the main switch to HEATING, and press RAISE to bring the kettle back in the straight
position.
16. Set the main switch to OFF.
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6.2 Outer surface cleaning
1. Unplug the machine.
2. Clean outer surfaces of the machine with a clean soft cloth or sponge dampened with
cleaning solution.
3. Wipe dry immediately.
6.3 Conservation
If machine is not used for long time, perform all cleaning procedures.
7 Transportation and storage
The equipment may be transported by any kind of covered vehicle, in accordance with trans-
portation rules for this kind of vehicle. Ambient temperature during the transportation and
storage must be between minus 25°C and +55°C.
8 Quality control check
SugarLips 100, CP-100SR
Product name, model Serial no.
The equipment is made with accordance to mandatory requirements of the state
standards, actual technical documentation, and approved for use.
QC Engineer
STAMP HERE
Signature Full name
DD.MM.YYYY
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9 Warranty obligations
The manufacturer guarantees trouble-free operation of the equipment during 12 months from
the date of receiving the equipment by a dealer (in accordance with transport documentation);
or, in case of purchase directly through Trapeza LLC or RoboLabs Ltd., from the date of pur-
chase, given that terms of using, transportation, and storage are met.
The warranty repair is performed upon presentation of this manual and filled warranty card
with the seller’s seal and the date of sale. Technical specifications of the equipment can be
changed by manufacturer at any time due to improvements and/or other reasons. Technical
specifications stated in this document are intended to act as a reference point, which is neces-
sary to evaluate suitability of the equipment for the customer’s needs, and are not the subject
of warranty policy.
The information stated in this document has been thoroughly checked and considered as ac-
curate one; nevertheless, the manufacturer is not responsible for any typographical errors or
misprints.
Due to constant improvement of the equipment, technical specifications are subject to change
without prior notice!
10 Manufacturer details
RoboLabs Ltd.
11 Industrialnaya Street, Tver, 170100 Russia
Technical support:
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]
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