Scharfen VA 4000 User manual

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Operating Instructions for Food Slicer
Model
VA 4000
VA 4000 GR
VA 4000 T
VA 4000 GR T
Hermann Scharfen
GmbH & Co. Maschinenfabrik KG
Ruhrstr. 76 a D - 58452 Witten
Telefon 02302 – 282770 Telefax 02302 - 22941

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Contents
1. General Information 4
1.1. Notes regarding the operating instructions 4
1.2. Notes regarding warranty 4
1.3. Notes regarding security 4
1.4. Dimensions of the machine and technical data 5
1.5. Description of the machine 5
1.5.1. General plan of the machine 6
1.6. Usage 6
2. Installation and initial operation 7
2.1. Checking the contents of the carton 7
2.2. Installation 7
2.3. Electrical installation 8
2.4. Checking the direction of blade rotation 8
3. Operation 8
3.1. Important notes before switching on the machine 8
3.2. Switch functions (push button) 8
3.3. Thickness of slices 9
3.4. Operation of the end piece holder 9
3.5. Automatic or manual movement of the carriage 9
3.6. Automatic operation 9
3.6.1. Engaging carriage 9
3.6.2. Loading the carriage and adjusting the thickness of slices 10
3.6.3. Adjusting the speed of the carriage 10
3.6.4. Notes regarding the slicing programme 10
3.7. Manual operation 10
3.7.1. Disengaging carriage 10
3.7.2. Loading the carriage and adjusting the thickness of slices 10
3.7.3. Notes regarding the slicing programme 10
4. Slicing functions 11
4.1. Description of the keyboard 11
4.2. Starting the slicing programme 11
4.3. Changing the slicing programme 12
4.3.1. Stacking 12
4.3.2. Shingling lengthwise 13
4.3.3. Shingling crosswise 13
4.3.4. Circle shingling 14
5. Programmed Operation (PLU) 15

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5.1. Choosing PLU-Number 15
5.2. Data conditioning 16
5.2.1. Create article and modify data 16
5.2.2. Copy article 17
5.2.3. Delete article 17
5.2.4. Modify article 18
6. Slicing of end pieces 18
7. Cleaning 18
7.1. How to proceed with cleaning 18
7.2. Taking off the blade guard 18
7.3. Taking off chain frame, stacking device and receiving plate 19
7.4. Taking off parts of the carriage 19
7.5. Cleaning the blade 20
7.6. Cleaning the single parts 20
7.7. Reassembling the parts 20
8. Sharpening the blade 20
8.1. Sharpening device 21
8.2. Mounting the sharpening device 21
8.3. Sharpening the blade 21
8.4. Remove sharpening device 22
9. Maintenance 22
10. Trouble shooting 22
10.1. Error messages on the display 23
11. Waste disposal 23

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1. General Information
1.1. Notes regarding the operating instructions
Read the following hints before installing and operating this machine!
Make yourself familiar with this machine by reading this operating instructions carefully.
Within this operating instructions there are indicated the following safety notes and hints:
means Attention. Notes for probable danger and for avoiding mistakes.
means notes and hints regarding certain operation procedures.
1.2. Notes regarding warranty
The installation and initial operation has to be done by an authorised supplier or service technician.
Only trained persons are allowed to operate this machine. When required, the training has to be repeated.
Supervisory and operating staff have to read the operating instructions carefully before initial operation
of this machine. Starting, operating and cleaning have to be done according the operating instructions
and are only allowed after having been introduced to the way of working.
In case of
 unauthorised installation
 unauthorised electrical installation
 wrong operation
 misuse
 constructional alteration
 detaching security or protecting equipment
 and in case of using non-original Scharfen spare parts
any responsibility from our side is refused.
In above cases the operator acts on his own risk and is responsible himself for damages which might occur.
Therefore, only use original Scharfen spare parts!
In case high pressure or steam cleaning devices or water plugs are used any claims regarding
warranty will be refused.
This is valid also for faults and damages which are caused by natural wear and tear.
The pictorial representation might differ from the machine supplied because of regional specific requirements or
as a result of technical improvement.
The contents of this operating instructions is not affected by that.
1.3. Notes regarding security
This machine corresponds to legal security and hygienic requirements. Nevertheless there is a risk of getting
hurt in case of wrong or inattentive operation or maintenance. Especially for your hands or fingers there is a risk
of injury. The operating staff has to be trained carefully how to operate and maintain this machine according to
this operating instructions.
Pay attention in any case to the following notes regarding security:
See to it that unauthorised, untrained persons and in particular children cannot start the
machine.
It is not allowed to detach, to modify or to disregard protecting or security equipment. Otherwise
there is a high risk of injury.
Always work with concentration, do not let distract yourself from your work.
Only cut food products as indicated in this operating instructions.
Never carry out experiments. Never try to cut foreign material.
Never cut deep frozen products.

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Never check the sharpness of the blade with your fingers.
Never detach the blade without suitable devices.
Never use the machine as a place to put something on or to do other work on.
Take care that the floor space is clean, dry and non-slip.
In case the current supply cable or the plug are defective, these parts have to be exchanged or repaired by your
after sales service or an electrician.
For cleaning pull the plug in any case.
In case of non-typical noise switch off the machine immediately.
In case the fault cannot be put right by yourself, you have to inform your after sales service.
1.4. Dimensions of the machine and technical data
overall dimensions w 800 x l 853 x h 660 mm
counter space required 574 x 470 mm
max. cutting size ca. 255 x 195 mm
thickness of slices (infinitely variable) 0 - 10 mm
diameter of blade 330 mm
sound level < 54 db(A)
weight app. 80 kg
voltage and cycles see rating plate
power 0,6 kW
Manufacturer: Hermann Scharfen GmbH & Co. Maschinenfabrik KG
Ruhrstr. 76a, D - 58452 Witten, Phone [phone]
1.5. Description of the machine
This food slicer is fully automatic with integrated shingling and stacking device.
The carriage is moved automatically. For cleaning and sharpening the automatic drive of the carriage can be
disengaged.
The blade is driven electrically with a 1-phase or 3-phase gear motor. This gear motor is maintenance-free and
air-cooled.
By means of a special air circulation the warming up of the motor is very low, especially around the blade.
The automatic carriage is moved by a strong d.c. motor.
The food product is pushed against the blade by a fully automatic end piece holder.
The material used in the food zone corresponds to all requirements of food hygiene.
The complete machine body, the thickness plate, the blade guard and the carriage are made of stainless steel.
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The blade is hard chromed.
All visible bearings as well as open sliding surfaces are lubricated only with lubricant suitable for food zones.
For switching the machine on and off there is used a double red/green push button.
Self-starting of the machine after a voltage drop is avoided by the electric control.
There are internal fuses to protect the electronic control and the motors controlled electronically.
The carriage can only be tilted aside when the automatic drive is disengaged and the thickness plate is closed
completely.
When the carriage is tilted aside, the thickness plate is locked in this position.
The protecting and security equipment as well as electrical and mechanical components correspond to
regulations in force.
The machine is equipped with the following security equipment:
no self-starting of the machine after a voltage drop
fully automatic stop of the blade
double push-button
fixed ring around the blade, non-removable
central blade protection, fixed, removable
locked thickness plate when the carriage is tilted aside
internal fuses for current supply and electronic control
1.5.1. General plan of the machine
1 end piece holder
2 comb, end piece holder
3 adjusting bar
4 rubber foot
5 star knob for carriage
6 lever
7 carriage feed plate
8 carriage
9 thickness plate
1.6. Usage
The following food products can be sliced by taking into account the maximum cutting capacity:
 - all kinds of sausages
 - ham / bacon
19 hand protection
20 thickness knob
21 guiding axle, end piece holder
21 plate of end piece holder
10 guiding axle carriage
11 blade guard
12 fixed ring
13 star knob stacking device
14 stacking device
15 rating plate
16 receiving plate
17 chain frame
18 display and keyboard
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 - roast meat / cooked ham
 - meat
 - cheese
The following products are not allowed to be sliced because of danger to get injured:
- NON FOOD articles
- food products with bones
- deep frozen food products
The machine has to be installed in a shopping room. The installation in moist rooms is allowed.
The machine is drip-proof only.
High air humidity and condensation water may damage the machine. The machine is not splash-proof.
2. Installation and initial operation
First read the operating instructions very carefully!
You have to pay attention to all notes.
Operating procedures have to be carried out as described.
Always work carefully and with concentration, this way you can avoid damages and injuries.
The installation, introduction and initial operation has to be done by an authorised supplier or
service technician.
2.1. Checking the contents of the carton
The supplied carton has to have to following contents:
Scharfen food slicer model VA 4000
as well as the following equipment:
chain frame
stacking device
receiving plate or conveyor belt
table for food slicer (only for machines with conveyor belt)
sharpening device
these operating instructions
2.2. Installation
The food slicer model VA 4000 has to be installed on a plain, horizontal, non-slip and stable
surface. If necessary the machine has to be screwed tight in addition.
Recommended height of the working surface about 800 mm. Pay attention to the required counter
space.
Place the chain frame upon the 3 locating bolts.
Place the stacking device upon its location bushing and screw it tight.

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Place the receiving plate upon the machine.
2.3. Electrical installation
Before you plug in the machine, you have to check if the
current supply is the same as indicated on the rating plate. In
case there are discrepancies you have to inform the supplier or technical service.
Under no circumstances plug in the machine!
The socket-outlet has to be equipped with earthing contact. It has to be connected according to customary
regulations.
A defective socket-outlet may damage the machine or endanger the operator.
In case it is necessary to exchange the plug, this has to be done by an electrician or the after sales service.
2.4. Checking the direction of blade rotation
Switch on the machine.
Push the green push button Display is illuminated.
For machines with 3-phase motor:
Close the thickness plate completely. Push the key
"cleaning". On the display there is indicated
CLEANING and the blade is rotating now.
The blade has to rotate in direction of arrow (counter clockwise).
The blade is stopped by pushing again the key "cleaning".
In case the blade rotates in wrong direction, the positions of
the poles in the plug have to be changed by an electrician or
service technician.
3. Operation
3.1. Important notes before switching on the machine
Because of security reasons pay attention to the following notes:
- first read this operating instructions carefully
- take care that the machine is placed on a stable and secure surface
- work with concentration
- never touch the blade
3.2. Switch functions (push button)
green push button = main switch on
red push button = main switch off

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3.3. Thickness of slices
The thickness of slices is infinitely variable from 0 to 10 mm. In
order to adjust the thickness of the slices you have to turn the
thickness knob. Turning to the right: thickness plate opens. Turning
to the left: thickness plate closes. The scale on the thickness knob
serves as adjusting aid.
In case the machine does not start after
having pushed the key "Start/Stop" and
there is flashing on the display the value for the
thickness of slices, you have to adjust with the
thickness knob a value >0,4. Then start again.
3.4. Operation of the end piece holder
Pull the lever of the end piece holder drive in direction of the
carriage in order to disengage the lever. Keep the lever pulling
while you are moving the end piece holder. In order to engage the
lever release the lever and move the end piece holder slightly
backwards and forwards.
3.5. Automatic or manual movement of the carriage
The machine is equipped with an automatic carriage movement which can
be disengaged. The carriage can then be moved by hand.
automatic movement = lever in upright position
movement by hand = lever in horizontal position
Adjusting automatic movement
Switch off the machine.
Turn lever counter clockwise in upright position.
Move the carriage forward and backward by hand until it is engaged.
Carriage can no longer be moved by hand now.
Adjusting movement by hand
Switch off the machine.
Turn lever in horizontal position.
Carriage can be moved by hand now.
Always switch off the machine for adjusting the carriage movement!
3.6. Automatic operation
3.6.1. Engaging carriage
Turn lever at the bottom right side of the machine counter clockwise in upright position.
Move the carriage forward and backward by hand until it is engaged.
Carriage can no longer be moved by hand now.

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3.6.2. Loading the carriage and adjusting the thickness of slices
It is possible to slice 2 sausages with smaller calibre at the same
time. The slices are placed on the receiving plate side by side.
Lift up end piece holder.
Lay the food product against the back of the carriage.
Adjust the adjusting bar according to the size of the food product.
Disengage the end piece holder and adjust according to the size of the product.
Place the end piece holder upon the food product.
Push the comb of the end piece holder into the food product.
Adjust the thickness of slices with the thickness knob (max. 8 mm).
By pushing the key "end piece holder backward"
the end piece holder is moved automatically.
3.6.3. Adjusting the speed of the carriage
Switch on the machine by pushing the green main switch.
By pushing the keys "carriage faster" or "carriage slower" you can change the speed of the carriage. The actual
speed is shown on the display. You can change from MIN, 26, 27, ...., 48, 49 to MAX. If there is shown for
example 35, the machine cuts about 35 slices per minute.
Pay attention to the fact that sensitive food products have to be sliced with slower speed. If the speed is too high
you cannot expect exact slicing results.
3.6.4. Notes regarding the slicing programme
You can choose the following functions per slicing procedure which will be explained in detail in chapter 4:
Stacking of slices, choice of 1 to 4 stacks.
Shingling of slices lengthwise, choice of 1 to 2 lines, per line several shingled portions on top of the other,
adjusting the shingling distance of slices lengthwise.
Shingling of slices crosswise, choice of 1 to 9 lines, per line several shingled portions on top of the other,
adjusting the shingling distance of the slices lengthwise and crosswise.
Circle shingling of four different diameters and several portions on top of the other.
3.7. Manual operation
3.7.1. Disengaging carriage
Turn lever at the bottom right side of the machine clockwise in horizontal position.
Carriage can be moved by hand now.
3.7.2. Loading the carriage and adjusting the thickness of slices
Lift up end piece holder.
Lay the food product against the back of the carriage.
Adjust the adjusting bar according to the size of the food product.
Disengage the end piece holder and adjust according to the size of the product.
Place the end piece holder upon the food product.
Push the comb of the end piece holder into the food product.
Adjust the thickness of slices with the thickness knob (max. 10 mm).
3.7.3. Notes regarding the slicing programme
You can choose the following functions per slicing procedure which will be explained in detail in chapter 4: