Sirman PLL 300 User manual

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GRAVITA’
PLL 300-330-350 AUTOMATICA
EC Professional Slicer
USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

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FOREWORD
•This manual is meant to provide Customers with information on the machine and its
specifications, and provides all the necessary operating and maintenance instructions in
order to ensure machine performance and longevity.
•This manual must be kept until the machine is disposed of. This manual should be accessible
to all maintenance and operating personnel.
CONTENTS
CHAP. 1 - RECEIVING THE MACHINE page 4
1.1 -PACKAGING
1.2 -PACKAGING UPON DELIVERY
CHAP. 2 - INSTALLATION page 6
2.1 UNPACKING
2.2 POSITIONING
2.3 -ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
2.3.1 - Slicer with single-phase motor
2.3.2 - Slicer with 400 V. three-phase motor
2.3.3 - Slicer with 230 V. three-phase motor
2.3.4 - Blade rotation direction
2.4 - WIRING DIAGRAM
2.5 CONTROL PANEL
2.6 -PRELIMINARY CHECK
CHAP. 3 - INFORMATION ON THE MACHINE page 11
3.1 -GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CHAP. 4 - GETTING FAMILIAR WITH THE SLICER page 13
4.1 CONSTRUCTION FEATURES
4.2 -SAFETY DEVICES INSTALLED ON THE MACHINE
4.2.1 -Mechanical safety
4.2.2 -Electrical safety
4.3 - DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE
4.4 - OVERALL DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT, FEATURES….
CHAP. 5 - USING THE MACHINE page 18
5.1 - OPERATIONAL CHECK
5.1.1 - Using the controls
5.2 - LOADING AND CUTTING THE PRODUCT
5.3 -SHARPENING THE BLADE

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page 22
CHAP. 6 - ROUTINE CLEANING
6.1 - FOREWORD
6.2 - CLEANING THE MACHINE
6.2.1 - Cleaning the goods holder plate
6.2.2 - Cleaning the blade, the bladeguard and the ring
6.2.3 - Cleaning the greaseguard
6.2.4 - Cleaning the sharpener
6.3 -SLIDE GUIDES LUBRICATION
CHAP. 7 - MAINTENANCE page 26
7.1 FOREWORD
7.2 BELT
7.3 FEET
7.4 FEEDING CABLE
7.5 BLADE
7.6 GRINDERS
7.7 -SLIDE GUIDES LUBRICATION
7.8 - PUSH-BUTTON PANEL LABEL
7.9 ERROR CODES
CHAP. 8 - DISMANTLING page 28
8.1 -PUTTING THE MACHINE OUT OF SERVICE
8.2 SCRAPPING
8.3 - WEEE Waste of Electric and Electronic Equipment

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CHAP. 1 - RECEIVING THE MACHINE
1.1 - PACKAGING
The slicer is shipped (Fig. n°1) on wooden pallets and packed in a cardboard box and covered in
protective nylon. Packaging materials must be disposed of separately and in conformity with waste
treatment legislation of the country of destination.
Dimensions
AxBxC Gross weight
(Kg)
PLL 300 780x640x700 46
PLL 330 780x640x700 47
PLL 350 780x640x700 48
Do not stack more than one machine on top of
another (Fig. n°3).
WARNING! B
A
C
Fig. n°1
Fig. n°2
Fig. n°3

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If packaging shows signs of damage caused
during transport, the carrier must be informed
immediately; moreo-ver a detailed report on the
extent of the damage caused to the machine
must be notified to the carrier within three days
from the delivery date on the shipping
documents. If there are no
1.2 - CHECKING PACKAGING UPON DELIVERY
Heavyweight package. Do not manually lift without
the help of at least three people
(Fig. n°5).
To handle andmove the package use suitable
manual or electric material handling equipment
fitted withsuitable lifting accessories (Fig. n°6).
Do not expose the package to humidity or rain
(Fig. n°4).
As the centre of gravity of the package is off-centre
do not to use lifting slings (Fig. 7)) to ove the
package (Fig. n°7).
Fig. n°4
Fig. n°6
Fig. n°5
Fig. n°8
Fig. n°7

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signs of damage, open packaging and check that all parts are included. Do not overturn the
package!! When handling the packed slicer, make sure the box is lifted by the 4 corners (parallel to
the ground).
WARNING!
All operations must be carried out by specialized
personnel (Fig. n°9).
2.1 - UNPACKING
Remove straps from packaging (Fig. n°10)0) d
remove the cardboard box (h). The package
should contain:
a)machine on pallet (Fig. n°11 detail a);
b)blade extractor (Fig. n°11 detail e);
c)4 feet (Fig. n°11 detail f);
d)toolkit case (Fig. n°11 detail b).
Check that the following items are inside the
toolkit case (Fig. n°11):
1.Instruction booklet (detail d) ;
2.CE compliance certificate (detail c);
3.Audio-video tape;
4.Liquid detergent with sprayer;
5.Oil tub
6.Sharpening and burring grinders;
7.Socket wrench to remove grinders;
8.Grinders brush;
9.Large and small screwdrivers.
CHAP. 2 - INSTALLATION
Fig. n°9
Fig. n°10
h
a b
Fig. n°11
c
d
e f

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2.2 - POSITIONING
Position the pallet, with the slicer, on a flat
surface and remove (a) the cap from the slicer
(Fig. n°12).
Turn the machine on its side (Fig. n°13) and
utilising the correct wrench provided
unscrew the 4 nuts which secure the slicer to
the pallet. Remove the 4 washers and unscrew
the 4 fastening tie rods on the wooden pallet.
Remove the pallet and fasten the 4 feet provided
to the slicer. Finally, replace cap in its original
position.
Position the slicer in its final operating
location .
The dimensions indicated in Tab. 1-2-3 ( which
vary depending on model) must always be
considered and taken into account for when
deciding on the final location of the slicer.
Slicer location must be sufficiently wide
enough to accommodate the slicer, level, dry,
smooth, robust, stable and at a height of
approximately 80 cm from the ground and at
least 20 cm from walls, objects, shelves, etc.
(Fig. n°14) to allow for sufficient room to
operate the slicer respecting and safeguarding
operator safety.
Furthermore, the machine must be located in
an environment with a maximum humidity of
75%, non-saline and with a temperature
ranging between +5°C and +35°C; and in any
event in environments which conform to the above
specifications .
Make sure the graduated hand grip is inposition
“0”.
Check alignment of the blade-thickness gauge by
running a finger (Fig. n°16) from the blade
towards the thickness gauge (never in the
opposite direction). Unscrew the feet on the
operator’s side until the slicer is correctly aligned
and level. (Fig. n°17).
a
~ 80cm
20cm
Fig. n°12 Fig. n°13
Fig. n°14
Fig. n°15
Fig. n°16 Fig. n°17
20cm 20cm
20cm
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2.3 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Check that the specifications provided in the
rating plate -serial number (Fig. n°18) and in the
consignment and delivery documents,
correspond; if not contact the supplier immediately.
Check power supply cable and slicer earthing .
2.3.1 - Slicer with single-phase motor
The slicer is fitted with a power supply cable having a cross section of 3x1mm²; approximate length
1.5m and a “SHUKO” plug. Connect the 230 V - 50 Hz slicer, interposing a 10 A ΔI= 0.03A
thermomagnetic differential switch.
2.3.2 - Slicer with 400 V. three-phase motor
The slicer is fitted with a power supply cable having a cross section area of 5x1mm², approximate
length 1.5m and a red 15A 3F + T CEI plug. Connect the slicer to the 400 V - 50Hz three-phase
supply mains, interposing a 10 A ΔI= 0.03A thermomagnetic differential switch.
2.3.3 - Slicer with 230 V. three-phase motor
The slicer is fitted with a power supply cable having a cross section area of 5x1mm², approximate
length 1.5m and a blue 15A 3F + T CEI plug. Connect the slicer to the 230 V - 50Hz three-phase
supply mains, interposing a 10 A ΔI= 0.03A thermomagnetic differential switch.
Check blade rotation is anti-clockwise looking at the slicer from bladeguard side. If not proceed as in
2.3.4 .
2.3.4 - Blade rotation direction
To check direction of blade rotation press the “I”
pushbutton (ON), and then immediately press the
“0” pushbutton OFF.
Blade rotation must be anti-clockwise when
looking atthe slicer from bladeguard side
(Fig. n°19). In the event rotation is incorrect ,
invert (Fig.
Fig. n°18
Fig. n°19

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Fig. n°20
2.4 - WIRING DIAGRAM
n°20) two of the three-phase wires (black, grey
or brown) in the plug.
Fig. n°21

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Fig. n°22
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9
10
11 12
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1. “ON” pushbutton
2. “OFF” pushbutton
3. Hopper speed setting - fast
4. Hopper speed setting, medium
5. Hopper speed setting, slow
6. Food product to slice - small
7. Food product to slice - medium
8. Food product to slice - large
9. Enable / disable automatic hopper travel
10. Slice count is displayed with the pushbutton in this position.
To set the required number of slices to cut utilise the “+” and “-” (ref.11-12). The set number of
slices is viewed on the display and decreases as the product is cut.
11. Reduce the number of slices to cut.
12. Increase the number of slices to cut
13. Display
2.5 - CONTROL PANEL

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2.6 - PRELIMINARY CHECK(see FIG.n°22)
Before testing the slicer make sure the product hopper is secured in place, and then proceed
with testing as follows :
Manual slicing
-pushbutton ref. 10 in position "NUM";
-pushbutton ref. 9 in position "AUT";
-press the ON (ref.1) OFF (ref.2) pushbuttons;
-check that slicer stops working when the bladeguard tie-rod is unscrewed (Fig. n°30) ;
-with the machine running, unplug it and then plug it in again to check that it does not start-up
automatically .
Automatic slicing
-pushbutton ref. 10 in position "NUM";
-pushbutton ref. 9 in position "AUT";
-press the ON (ref.1) OFF (ref.2) pushbuttons;
-press the three carriage travel buttons (ref.6-7-8);
-press the three speed buttons (ref.3-4-5);
-check that slicer stops working when the bladeguard tie-rod is unscrewed (Fig. n°30) ;
-with the machine running, unplug it and then plug it in again to check that it does not start-up
automatically.
CHAP. 3 - INFORMATION ON THE MACHINE
3.1 - GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The general precautions, although they appear obvious, are fundamental and must be respected
when installing, using and servicing the machine and for dealing with possible malfunctions.
•The slicer has been designed to cut fresh
boneless meat and pork products (Fig. n°23).
Any other use, including slicing vegetables,
(refer to standard EN1974) is considered
improper and therefore hazardous.
•The Manufacturer shall not be held responsible
for :
⇒the machine is tampered with by unauthorised
personnel;
⇒components are replaced with non-original
parts;
⇒the instructions in this manual are not followed
carefully;
⇒machine surfaces are treated with unsuitable
products.
WARNING!
Fig. n°23
Fig. n°24

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•The slicer must only be used by trained
personnel who have knowledge of the safety
standards provided in this manual.
•In the event of staff turnover, new operators
must be properly trained .
•Do not allow the slicer to be usedby children
or by untrainedpeople (Fig. n°25).
•Before performing cleaning or maintenance
operations, disconnect the machine from the
mains power supply.
•When performing routine maintenance or
cleaning the slicer (the guards are removed),
carefully evaluate all residual risks.
•During maintenance or cleaning it is of utmost
importance that the operator is fully
concentrated on the operations being
performed.
•Do not use corrosive or flammable substances
to clean the slicer (Fig. n°26); only use the
cleaning product provided (Fig. n°26);
•To clean the slicer carefully follow the
instructions in the chapter: “Routine cleaning ”.
•Do not wash the slicer in a dishwasher (Fig. n°
27) or with water jets, do not submerge it in
water or in other liquids.
WARNING!
Fig. n°26
Fig. n°27
Fig. n°25
•Keep this manual in a safe and
accessible place for future reference (Fig. n
°24).

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•Do not leave the slicer exposed to damaging
agents such as sun, rain, liquid sprays,
humidity, ice (Fig. n°28).
Fig. n°28
•Do not pull the slicer or the power supply cable
(Fig. n°29) to unplug it.
•Regularly check the state of the power supply
cable; a worn out cable or in any case not
intact represents a serious electrical hazard.
•If the machine remains unused for long periods of
time, before using it again have it overhauled and
checked by a “Service Centre”.
•If the slicer show signs of
malfunctioning, it is recommended to turn it off
and not to use it, do not repair, but contact the
“Service Centre”, details are provided on the back
cover of this manual.
•Do not leave the slicer plugged in if not in use.
Always unplug the machine when it is not being
used.
•Although safety devices are fitted to protect
hazardous points on the machine, do not place
hands near the blade and other moving parts.
•Never slice the product without utilising the
product pusher.
•Do not assume positions that cause parts of
the body to come into direct contact with the
blade.
CHAP. 4 - GETTING FAMILIAR WITH THE SLICER
4.1 - CONSTRUCTION FEATURES
The slicer is made of an anodized aluminium alloy (Peraluman AlMg5) a food grade material
(hygienic) which is acid and salt resistant as well as beinghighly resistant to oxidation.
The blade is in 100 Cr6, rectified chrome-plated and hardened steel ensuring slicing precision
even after sharpening. The majority of the other components are in:
-ABS:
-shockproof plastic (handguard);
-AISI 430 or 304 steel.
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LEGEND:
1 Cap knob 13 Knob for adjustable product holder
2 Cap 14 Blade protection ring
3 Thickness gauge hopper 15 Blade
4 Handguard 16 Blade guard
5 Foot 17 Product pusher
6 Graduated hand grip 18 Product pusher grip
7 Stem grip 19 Control panel
8 Stem 20 Blade guard tie rod hand grip
9 Manopola bloccaggio gambo 21 Slice guard
10 Product hopper 22 Knob for thickness gauge cover
11 Base 23 Thickness gauge cover
12 Adjustable product holder
Fig. n°30 Fig. n°30
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21
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19
6 7
8 9
10
11
14
5
4 3
17 15
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2 16
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4.2 - SAFETY DEVICES INSTALLED ON THE MACHINE
4.2.1 - Mechanical safety
Concerning mechanical safety, the slicer described in this manual responds to:
-EEC 2006/42 machine directives;
-EN 1974 norm.
4.2.2 - Electrical safety
Concerning electrical safety, the slicer described in this manual responds to:
-EEC 2006/95 low tension directive;
-Directive 2004/108 electromagnetic compatibility;
-EN 60335-1norms;
-EN 60335-2-64 norms.
Fig. n°31
Micro
The slicer is fitted with:
- a microswitch on the bladeguard
causes the machine to stop if the bladeguard
tie-rod is removed, and prevents the slicer
from being turned on if the bladeguard is not
properly closed (Fig. n°32);
Fig. n°32
Safety is ensured by:
-Gauge plane
(Fig. n°31 ref. n°1);
-Ring
(Fig. n°31 ref. n°2);
- Cap
(Fig. n°31 ref. n°3);
-Product pusher
(Fig. n°31 ref. n°4);
-Product pusher grip (Fig.
n°32 ref. n°5);
-Handguard
(Fig. n°32 ref. n°6);
- Trolley transported only when thick-
ness gauge plane is at “0”, at the end of the run
and towards operator side.
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Although the professional CE slicers are equipped with standard measures for electrical and
mechanical protection (for slicing and for cleaning and maintenance operations), RESIDUAL
RISKS exist and cannot be completely eliminated . These risks are highlighted in this manual
under the form of WARNING.They concern hazards related to cutting, bruising and other injuries
caused by the blade or by other machine parts .
4.3 - DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE
Professional CE slicers have been designed and manufactured by our company with the precise
purpose of slicing food products (cold meats and meat products) and they guarantee:
-maximum safety in use, cleaning and maintenance operations;
-maximum hygiene thanks to a meticulous selection of materials that come into contact with the food
products, and by eliminating sharp edges which come into contact with the product facilitating
cleaning and part removal;
-maximum slicing precision thanks to a cam mechanism;
-all components are of robust and stable construction;
-maximum silence thanks to the choice of belt transmissions;
-easy to handle.
4.4 - OVERALL DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT, FEATURES ...
WARNING:
The electrical specificationsfor the slicer are provided on the rating plate affixed to the rear of the
machine.
- A relay in the control circuit, that re-
quires the machine to start up again in case of
an accidental loss of electri-city (Fig. n°33).
Relay in
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TAB. n°1 -DIMENSION MEASUREMENTS AND TECHNICAL FEATURES
Fig. n°35
Fig. n°34
Model U.m. mod. 300 - 330 - 350
Blade diameter mm 300 330 350
Distance between AxB mm 465x340 465x340 465x340
Dimensions CxDxE mm 615x660x465 645x660x455 660x660x455
Dimensions max FxDxG 730x660x650 730x660x650 730x660x650
Hopper mm 365x270 365x270 365x270
Run of carriage mm 310 310 310
Cut capacity
XY H W mm 270 190 240 220 270 210 260 240 270 230 275 255
Cut thickness mm 30 30 30
Motor Watt
Hp 210 + 200
0,30 + 0,27 210 + 200 0,30 + 0,27 210 + 200 0,30 + 0,27
Net weight Kg 41 42 43
Power source Mn
Tf 230 V. / 50 Hz
230-400 V. / 50 Hz
Noise level dB ≤60

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CHAP. 5 - USING THE MACHINE
5.1 - OPERATIONAL CHECK
When the slicer is used for the first
time, proceed with the following
instructions:
-check the slicer is correctly installed refer to
chap. 2;
-check that the hopper is securely fastened
utilising the lock knob (Fig. n°36 ref.1);
-check the hopper travels freely and there are
no obstacles onthe counter (Fig. n°37 ref.a);
-check the product pusher can be raised
and lowered easily and movement is not
impeded in any way;
1
Fig. n°36
Fig. n°37
- check the thickness gauge opens and
closes correctly by turning the thickness
selection knob clockwise and anti-clockwise
(Fig. n°38 ref.c);
c Fig. n°38
- check the sharpener is securely fastened
to the machine and can be easily
removed and free of obstacles (Fig. n°39
ref.d).
Fig. n°39
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5.1.1 - Using the controls (FIG. n°40)
Manual slicing
1. To disable automatic slicing press pushbutton
(ref.9) to position “MAN”.
2. Press the “ON” pushbutton (ref.1)
3. Proceed with slicing the product by guiding the
hopper assembly.
Automatic slicing with slice counter programmed:
1. To enable automatic slicing press pushbutton (ref.9) to position “AUT”.
2. Press pushbutton (ref. 10) to position “CONT”.
3. Set the required number of slicesto cut utilising the “+” (ref.12) and
“-” (ref.11) pushbuttons .
4. Press the “ON” pushbutton (ref.1).
5. Set hopper assembly travel to the required size of the product to slice –small-medium-large
(ref.6-7-8).
6. Set hopper assembly speed to the required slicing speed depending on the product to slice –
slow-medium-fast (ref. 5-4-3).
Automatic slicing without programming slicer counter:
1. Press pushbutton (ref. 9) to position “NUM ”.
2. Press pushbutton (ref. 10) to position “AUT”.
3. Press the “ON” pushbutton (ref.1).
4. The number of slices cut is viewed on the display (ref.13) .
5. Set hopper assembly speed to the required slicing speed (ref. 3-4-5).
6. Set hopper assembly travel to the required size of the product to slice (ref.6-
7-8).
7. At the end of work, press pushbutton “OFF”.
WARNING!
When the “OFF” pushbutton is pressed, the hopper assembly returns to its loading position and
the blade stops rotating.
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Proceed as follows:
1. position the adjustable product holder so as to
leave sufficient space for loading the food
product;
2. move the product pusher to the right so as to
leave sufficient space for loading the food
product.
3. load the food product;
4. move the adjustable product holder up
against the food product and securein place
utilising the purpose knob (this prevents the
product from moving when being sliced);
5. position the product pusher on the
product (this product pusher is fairly heavy
which facilitates slicing operations).
6. in the event there are several small sized
food products to slice, it is possible to
slice several products simultaneously.
7. if necessary purchase additional
adjustable food product holders from your
local authorised dealer.
8. utilising the thickness selection knob select
required slicing thickness.
MANUAL SLICING
9. stand in a correct position to prevent accident
and injury; grip the product pusher with your
right hand and position your left hand near
the slice guard to retrieve the slices (do not
touch the blade). Your body must always
be vertical in respect to the counter top (Fig.
n°42). WARNING:Alwaysstand in a
position so as to prevent parts of your body
coming into contact with the blade (e.g. Fig. n
°43);
10. push the “ON” pushbutton;
5.2 - LOADING AND CUTTING THE PRODUCT
WARNING: The goods to be cut are loaded on the hopper only with the gradua-ted hand grip at “0”
and the motor stopped, being careful with the blade and the points.
Fig. n°42
Fig. n°43
Fig. n°44
Fig. n°41