Ruhle IR 29 User manual

Lebensmitteltechnik
Translation of the original instructions
- Injector
Type: IR 29
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............................................................................... 6
2 Installation instructions ................................................................... 7
2.1 Machine transport and setup ............................................... 7
2.2 Workplace description............................................................. 8
2.3 Connecting the machine ......................................................... 8
3 Operating instructions...................................................................... 9
4 Cleaning instructions.......................................................................10
4.1 Safety instructions .................................................................10
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.............................................................14
5.3 Repair and spare parts..........................................................15
6 Disposal................................................................................................15
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........................................................................................18
Status: 05/08/2016
Changes reserved

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1Safety Instructions
!!! Observe the safety instructions during the installation, operation,
cleaning and maintenance of the Rühle Injector!
Hazard potentially causing irreversible injuries if disre-
garded.
Warning, potentially causing serious injuries if disre-
garded.
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 ma-
chine!
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, decom-
missioning, care / maintenance as well as dismantling / dis-
posal!
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 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 curing needles. The
machine must be shut down in the event of any damages or
changes!
b) Check the safety switches as follows:
Close curing compartment door with “Outlet” reach-protection
as well as the “Inlet” reach-protection.
–Start the machine. –Turn the main switch to “0 – Off”. –If the
machine has not switched off, it must be shut down immedi-
ately!
–Start the machine. –Lift the “Inlet” reach protection by 20
mm. –If the machine does not switched off, it must be shut

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down immediately!
–Start the machine. –Lift the “Outlet” reach protection by 20
mm. –If the machine does not switched off, it must be shut
down immediately!
c) Error messages of the control system must be heeded!
!!! 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 ma-
chine or parts of the machine are under no circumstances put into op-
eration!
!!! 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 per-
sonnel 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
Error messages of the operating system must be heeded!
Non-compliance is strictly prohibited!
There is a risk of injury when touching or handling curing
needles or softer blades!
The safety notes of the manufacturers must be observed
when handling curing, cleaning or disinfecting agents!
!!! Stability
The machine is top-heavy; this represents an increased
risk of tipping over when moving it!
Clear all obstacles before moving the machines!
The castors must always be locked with the locking de-
vices except when moving the machine!
!!! Maintenance
The machine must be disconnected from the mains when
performing maintenance work!
The protective covers (control box) may be removed only
while performing maintenance!
The machine must not be operated if the pump has no fil-
ter basket!
1.3 Intended Use
The Injector may only be used for the injection of pickle into fish and
meat products. 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-in-
tended use are ruled out!

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Misuse:
Any use other than the one listed above is strictly prohibited
and is considered misuse!
Operating the machine in explosion hazard areas is prohib-
ited!
Handling / processing products and materials not belonging
to food products is prohibited!
The loading ramp may only be loaded with max. 30 kg!
2Installation instructions
Installation and commissioning of the Injector may only be carried out
in the presence of a Rühle service technician or by persons author-
ised by Rühle.
Rühle GmbH Lebensmitteltechnik shall not be liable for any damage
resulting from non-compliance 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 Injector.
The machine and machine parts must be transported by 2
persons (1x operator of floor conveyor / 1x transport su-
pervision).
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!
There is an increased risk of tipping over during transport
and movement!
To prevent this, do not drive over any objects such as
hoses or cables, etc. and watch out for protruding edges
or persons in the environment!

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The brakes at the two steering rollers on the outlet side
must always be locked except during transport!
Make sure the machine is stable!
2.2 Workplace description
The work area around the machine, plus a container on the outlet and
pump side, 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. A message appears on the display in case of in-
correct rotating field.
Swivel range of
curing compart-
ment door
Swivel range of curing compartment door
Swivel range of
feed ramp

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In such a case, an electrician must change the direc-
tion of rotation inside the mains plug.
The power supply to the machine must be fuse-pro-
tected with 16 A secured with an AC/DC sensitive
ground-fault circuit interrupter (type B).
3Operating instructions
Please refer to the short instructions supplied with your machine for
the operation of your Injector.
Follow also 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 de-
signed for 1-person operation!
When using this machine, no other person may be present
near the machine!
The following is strictly prohibited and anyone disregard-
ing this prohibition acts gross negligently when:
lifting the lamella of the reach-protection on the out-
let side and reaching into the curing chamber during
operation; the same applies the inlet side!
operating the machine without protective enclosure!
operating the machine without perforated basket on
the pickle mixer / the intake!
manipulating the protective devices of the machine
or deactivating them!
Working on the machine without the protective enclosure
installed is only permitted to a Rühle service technician
during the service phase!

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The operator must make sure that
no persons, who do not know the hazards of the ma-
chine or cannot anticipate them, are about in the
area of the machine!
The control panel may only be operated by touching it
with the fingers. Using any objects (e.g. blade) is prohib-
ited!
4Cleaning instructions
The Injector IR 29 has been designed to allow for complete cleaning
both of the pickle carrying system and all parts that come into contact
with the food product.
4.1 Safety instructions
Follow also 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 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 against 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!