Ruhle SR 1 Turbo User manual

Lebensmitteltechnik
Translation of the original instructions
- Cutting machine
Type: SR 1 / SR 1 Turbo
Rühle GmbH, Beim Signauer Schachen 10, D-79865 Grafenhausen
Tel.: [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.................................................................... 7
2.1 Machine transport and setup ............................................... 8
2.2 Workplace description............................................................. 8
2.3 Connecting the machine ......................................................... 9
3 Operating instructions ....................................................................10
4 Cleaning instructions.......................................................................11
4.1 Safety instructions .................................................................11
4.2 Cleaning agents and disinfectants....................................12
4.3 Cleaning procedure.................................................................12
5 Service: Care, maintenance, repair.............................................13
5.1 Regular care ..............................................................................14
5.2 Regular maintenance.............................................................15
5.3 Repair and spare parts..........................................................15
6 Disposal................................................................................................16
7 Technical documentation ..............................................................16
7.1 Technical data ..........................................................................16
7.2 Electrical circuit diagram ......................................................17
8 EC Declaration of Conformity according to Directive
2006/42/EC [for SR 1]....................................................................18
9 EC Declaration of Conformity according to Directive
2006/42/EC [for SR 1 Turbo].......................................................19
Status: 14/09/2016
Changes reserved

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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
disregarded.
Warning, potentially causing serious injuries if
disregarded.
Note
Work on electrical equipment of the machine may only
be carried out by qualified technicians!
Always disconnect machine from the mains during this
process!
1.1 Safety instructions
!!! A supervisor (responsible person) must be appointed for the
machine!
This person must:
a) Completely read and understand these operating instructions
before transport, commissioning, setup, operation, cleaning,
decommissioning, care / maintenance as well as dismantling /
disposal!
b) Prepare work instructions for the intended and safe
transport, commissioning, setup, operation, cleaning,
decommissioning, care / maintenance as well as dismantling /
disposal!
c) Make sure that the qualified workers have completely read
and understood the respective work instructions according to
section 1.1b!
d) Proper functioning of the protective devices must be checked
at least once a year by a Rühle service technician!

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e) Provide personal protective equipment!
All life cycles phases:
Wear foot protection!
Wear hand protection!
Wear protective clothing!
Cleaning; care / maintenance; dismantling:
Wear eye protection!
Use light breathing mask!
!!! The operator must operate the machine according to the intended
use and strictly observe all points listed in the “Operation” work
instructions 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. The
machine must be shut down in the event of any damages or
changes!
b) Check the safety switches as follows:
Install a protective guard in the knife protection box, insert
the grate frame, close the knife protection box, insert the
slider and close the funnel with it.
Start the machine. –Turn the main switch to “0 – Off”. –If
the machine does not switched off, it must be shut down
immediately!

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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 funnel 20 mm
wide. –If the machine does not switched off, it must be
shut down immediately!
!!! To shut down the machine the main switch must be turned to “0” -
OFF" and the power plug pulled from the outlet! The machine must be
secured 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
machine or parts of the machine are under no circumstances put into
operation!
!!! 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 care”, unless any other authorisation has been issued 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.
The power plug must be disconnected for maintenance work!
!!! The machine may not be modified.
!!! 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.

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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 grate knives of the knife levels,
in the funnel, e.g. to remove product.
Reaching into the machine or the funnel during operation
is strictly prohibited!
Reaching below the knife protection box into the cutting
area is strictly prohibited!
Any manipulation and bypassing of the safety devices is
strictly prohibited!
With an unattended machine the knife protection box and
the hood to the tool magazine must be closed before
leaving the workplace!
When processing very watery products, spraying form the
funnel may occur in spite of installed slider! With such
product it is recommended to stand to the side of the
funnel when the machine starts.
!!! Maintenance
The machine must be disconnected from the mains when
performing maintenance work!
The protective covers (control cabinet, floor cover) may
be removed only while performing maintenance!

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1.3 Intended Use
The cutting machine may only be used to cut non-frozen foodstuff
into cubes, strips and slices. Special accessories are required for chop
slices! The max. room temperature may be 12 °C for reasons of food
hygiene!
This machine may not be operated by persons under the age of 18!
Claims of any type because of damages due to non-
intended use are ruled out!
Misuse:
Any use other than the one listed above is strictly prohibited
and is considered misuse!
Operating the machine in explosion hazard areas is
prohibited!
Handling / processing products and materials not belonging
to food products is prohibited!
Handling / processing of products containing bones, with the
exception of chop slices, is prohibited!
2Installation instructions
Installation and commissioning of the machine may only be carried
out in the presence of a Rühle service technician or by persons
authorised by Rühle.
Rühle GmbH Lebensmitteltechnik shall not be liable for any damage
resulting from non-compliance with these operating instructions.

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2.1 Machine transport and setup
Please refer to the short instructions supplied with the machine
regarding transport and setup of the cutting machine.
The machine and machine parts must be transported by 2
persons (1x operator of floor conveyor / 1x transport
supervision).
The power supply line must not be damaged by driving
over or pinching it!
The machine must be decommissioned until a damaged
power supply line has been repaired!
Make sure the machine is stable!
The machine may not be set up in an elevated position!
2.2 Workplace description
Swivel range of
knife protection
box
Swivel range
of hood (tool
magazine)

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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 passage way, it is at
least 1.2 m.
2.3 Connecting the machine
The machine is connected to a three-phase current outlet; its data
(voltage, amperage) must agree with the specifications on the type
plate of the machine.
The machine must be decommissioned until a damaged
power supply line has been repaired!
The power supply line must be regularly checked!
Check the correct rotational direction of the machine by
starting it. The machine does not start in case of wrong
rotational field!
In such a case, an electrician must change the
direction of rotation inside the mains plug.
The power supply to the machine must be fuse-
protected with 16A secured with an AC/DC sensitive
ground-fault circuit interrupter (type B).
Swivel range of hood
(tool magazine)
Swivel range of
knife protection
box

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3Operating instructions
Please refer to the short instructions supplied with your machine for
the operation of your cutting machine.
Follow also the safety instructions in Chapter 1.1!
In its respective life cycle phases (transport,
commissioning, setup, operation, cleaning,
decommissioning, care / maintenance, dismantling /
disposal) this machine is designed for 1-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 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!
The operator controls may only be operated by touching it
with the fingers. Using any objects (e.g. blade) is
prohibited!
After each change of the cut-off knife or grate the cut-off
knife must be turned clockwise 2 times by means of the
handle nut to ensure that it does not collide with the
grate frame or the knife levels!