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MEAT TENDERIZER

ABLANADOR DE CARNE

ABI

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

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ENGLISH ................................................................................................3

ESPAÑOL.............................................................................................. 21

INDEX

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1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................4

1.1 Safety .................................................................................................................... 4

1.2 Main Components ................................................................................................ 5

1.3 Technical Characteriscs ........................................................................................ 6

2. INSTALLATION AND PRE-OPERATION.................................................. 6

2.1 Instalaon ............................................................................................................. 6

2.2 Pre Operaon ........................................................................................................ 7

2.3 How to Introduce the Meat.................................................................................... 8

3. OPERATION........................................................................................8

3.1 Starng.................................................................................................................. 8

3.2 Removing and replacing the Rollers and the Combs ............................................... 8

3.3 Cleaning................................................................................................................. 9

4. GENERAL SAFETY PRACTICES............................................................ 11

4.1 Basic Operaon Pracces......................................................................................11

4.3 Roune Inspecon................................................................................................12

4.2 Safety Procedures and Notes before Switching the Machine ON ...........................12

4.4 Operaon .............................................................................................................13

4.5 Aer Finishing The Work.......................................................................................13

4.6 Maintenance ........................................................................................................13

4.7 Warning................................................................................................................14

5. PROBLEMS ANALYSIS and SOLUTIONS.............................................. 15

5.1 Problems, Causes and Soluons............................................................................15

6. GENERAL ADVICES ........................................................................... 17

7. ELECTRIC DIAGRAM ......................................................................... 18

SUMMARY

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Safety

If not properly used Tenderizer Mod ABI is a machine potenally DANGEROUS . Never

introduce the hand inside the Protecon Lid , No.05 ( Pic.04) through its upper opening ,

mainly when the machine is running , because serious damage may arise for the operator .

Any movable part , to clean it or for other maintenance purpose , shall only be withdrawn

by skilled and duly trained people , following the below instrucons , to avoid accidents .

1.1.1 Keep the machine unplugged when needing to remove any movable part , when

cleaning or for maintenance purposes .

1.1.2 Handle the Rollers No.03 (Pic.02) with care , for they have very sharp Blades . To

withdraw them use the Rollers Extractor No.01(Pic.02) .

1.1.3 Never use any kind of instruments to introduce the meat into the Protecon Lid

No.05(Pic.04) upper opening .

1.1.4 Never li the Lid No.05(Pic.04) before the Rollers be surely sll .

1.1.5 Never throw water directly on the machine . To clean it use a wet cloth .

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1.2 Main Components

The Meat Tenderizer Mod. ABI is a table top machine designed to tenderize beef. The meat

shall not be frozen and shall be without bones .

The machine dierent parts are mainly manufactured using high grade materials , as

polished aluminum , stainless steel and long life non toxic plasc material .

PICTURE 01 PICTURE 02

PICTURE 03 PICTURE 04

01- Protecon Lid

02- Combs

03- Rollers support

01 - Rollers Extractor

02 - Handle

03 - Rollers

01 - Combs

02 - Rollers Support

01 - Rollers Support

02 - Cabinet

03 - Base

04 - ON/OFF Switch

05 - Protecon Lid

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TABLE 01

1.3 Technical Characteriscs

2. INSTALLATION AND PRE-OPERATION

2.1 Instalaon

The Tenderizer should be placed on a leveled working surface , preferably 850 mm high

above oor (Pic. 05) . Control the electricity source voltage , it shall be the same as the

Tenderizer motor voltage . To adjust the machine voltage to the network voltage use the

voltage change switch , placed on the opposite ON/OFF switch side .

The cord has a plug with two round pins and a grounding wire . The three shall be well

connected before to switch ON the machine .

Characteriscs Unit ABI

Average Producon lb.h up to 880

Voltage V110 or 220

Electric Current A4,7

Frequency Hz 50 or 60 (*)

Power Rang HP 0,33

Consumpon Kw.h 0,26

Height Inches 16 3/8”

Width Inches 15 3/8”

Depth Inches 7 3/4”

Net Weight lb 35

Gross Weight lb 44

(*) Observaon : Frequency will be the one indicated on motor label

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PICTURE 05

Recommended height

above oor

2.2 Pre Operaon

Be sure the Tenderizer is stable . Before to start operaon wash the removable parts with

hot water and neutral soap , rinse and dry before to replace them into the machine .

The Combs ( Pic. 06 ) avoid the product to wind up on the Rollers No. 03 (Pic.02) and

therefore help the exit of the product . To withdraw the Rollers No. 03 ( Pic.02) with safety,

use the Roller Extractor No 01 ( Pic.02) .

IMPORTANT

Always use the Combs ( Pic. 06 ) when operang the unit.

PICTURE 06

COMBS

850 mm

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2.3 How to Introduce the Meat

The Model ABI Tenderizer is a LOW ROTATION machine . Its operaon is simple, however

it does need the complete operator aenon to avoid any accident .

Place the meat to be processed inside the Protecon Lid opening No. 01 (Pic. 07),

and freely , let it get inside the machine .

Tenderizes with 20cm length (about 8” and 1,3cm thickness ( about ½”).

IMPORTANT

Do never remove the slices by the blade front side.

IMPORTANT

When any removable part of the machine has to be removed , switch OFF the

machine and unplug it . Wait the Rollers No.03(Pic.02) to be completely sll before

to li the Protecon Lid No. 01(Pic.07) .

PICTURE 07

3. OPERATION

3.1 Starng

The Protecon Lid No.01(Pic.07) SHALL be duly ed . To start the machine press the ON/

OFF Switch No.04(Pic.04) placed on the cabinet .

3.2 Removing and replacing the Rollers and the Combs

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To remove the Rollers is a simple task , however it does require full aenon from the

operator to avoid possible accidents . With a the machine completely sll :

To remove the Rollers and the Combs

-Li the Protecon Lid No 01.(Pic.07) .

-To withdraw the Combs , just li them , but watch their correct posion ( Pic. 03 ) . Then

turn the Handle No.02 ( Pic.02) unl the Driving Sha No.01(Pic.09) keys are on the vercal

posion , and with the help of the Rollers Extractor No. 01 ( Pic. 02) withdraw the Rollers

No.02(Pic.08) .

To replace the Rollers and the Combs

-Turn the Handle No. 02 (Pic.02) unl the Driving Sha No.01 /(Pic.09) keys are on the

vercal posion . Then with the Rollers Extractor.

-No.01 (Pic.02) help , t the Rollers No.02 (Pic.08) into their keys and bring them to the

boom of their casing . Aer, replace the Combs No.01 (Pic.08) , and be careful to watch

their right posion to t perfectly the Protecon Lid No.01 (Pic.07) . Place the Combs No.01

(Pic.08) in between the Rollers N.02 (Pic.08) , then replace the Protecon Lid N.01 (Pic.07) .

PICTURE 08 PICTURE 09

3.3 Cleaning

All the machine parts presumably going to contact the meat must be cleaned with warm

water and neutral soap , rinse and dried before to be replaced in the machine .

The remaining machine parts would be cleaned with a wet cloth .

IMPORTANT

Never proceed to clean the machine when connected to the electric power source,

always unplug it . Before to li the Protecon Lid No.01(Pic.07) , wait the Rollers

N.02(Pic.08) to be completely sll .

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3.3.1 Wit the machine switched OFF and unplugged withdraw the Protecon Lid No.01

(Pic.07) and the Combs No. 01 ( Pic.08) . Turn the Handle No.02 (Pic.02) unl the keys are in

the vercal posion . Using the Rollers Extractor No.01 (Pic. 02) li the Rollers No.03 (Pic.

02) having parcular care with the sharp rollers knives .

3.3.2 Wash all the parts with hot water and neutral soap , rinse and dry before to replace

them into the machine .

3.3.3 Never use hard objects as , for instance : knives, forks or metal scks to clean meat

pieces that could be found stuck to the Rollers. Use a nylon brush to remove them and to

clean the Rollers blades .

IMPORTANT

Observe the posion of the Rollers before to remove them , and do care to replace

them into their original posion .

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The following safety instrucons are addressed to both the operator of the machine as

well as the person in charge of maintenance.

The machine has to be delivered only in perfect condions of use by the Distributor to the

user. The user shall operate the machine only aer being well acquainted with the safety

procedures described in the present manual. READ THIS MANUAL WITH ATTENTION.

4.1 Basic Operaon Pracces

4.1.1 Dangers

Some areas of the electric device have parts that are connected or have parts connected

to high voltage. These parts when touched may cause severe electrical shocks or even be

lethal.

Never touch manual commands such as switches, buons, turning keys and knobs with

your hands wearing wet clothes and/or wet shoes. By not following these instrucons

operator could be exposed to severe electrical shocks or even to a lethal situaon.

4.1.2 Warnings

* The operator has to be well familiar with the posion of ON/OFF Switch to make sure the

Switch is easy to be reached when necessary.

* Before any kind of maintenance, physically remove plug from the socket.

* Provide space for a comfortable operaon thus avoiding accidents.

* Water or oil spilled on the oor will turn it slippery and dangerous. Make sure the oor

is clean and dry.

* Before using any commands (switch, buons, lever), be sure it is the correct one. In case

of doubt, consult this manual.

* Never touch any manual commands (switch, buons, lever) unadvisedly.

* If any work is to be made by two or more persons, coordinaon signs will have to be

given for each operaon step. Every step of the operaon shall be taken only if a sign has

been made and responded.

4.1.3 Advices

* In case of power shortage, immediately switch the machine o.

* Use recommended or equivalent lubricants, oils or greases.

IMPORTANT

If any recommendaon is not applicable to your equipment, please ignore it.

4. GENERAL SAFETY PRACTICES

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* Avoid mechanical shocks, once they may cause damages or bad funconing.

* Avoid water, dirt or dust contact to the mechanical and electrical components of the

machine.

* DO NOT change the standard characteriscs of the machine.

* DO NOT remove, tear o or maculate any safety or idencaon labels stuck on the

machine. If any labels have been removed or are no longer legible, contact your nearest

dealer for replacement.

4.2 Safety Procedures and Notes before Switching the Machine ON

IMPORTANT

Carefully read ALL INSTRUCTIONS of this manual before turning the machine ON.

Be sure to well understand all the informaon contained in this manual. If you

have any queson contact your supervisor or your nearest Dealer.

4.2.1 Danger

An electric cable or electric wire with damaged jacket or bad insulaon might cause

electrical shocks as well as electrical leak. Before use, check the condions of all wires and

cables.

4.2.2 Advices

Be sure to well understand all the informaon contained in this manual. Every operaon

funcon or procedure has to be thoroughly clear.

Before using any commands (switch, buons, lever), be sure it is the correct one. In case

of doubt, consult this manual.

4.2.3 Precauons

The electric cable has to be compable with the power required by the machine.

Cables touching the oor or close to the machine need to be protected against short

circuits.

The oil reservoirs have to be lled unl the indicated level. Check and rell if necessary.

4.3 Roune Inspecon

4.3.1 Advice

When checking the tension of the belts or chains, DO NOT insert your ngers between the

belts and the pulleys and nor between the chain and the gears.

4.3.2 Precauons

Check the motor and sliding or turning parts of the machine in case of abnormal noises.

Check the tension of the belts and chains and replace the set when belts or chains show

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IMPORTANT

Always remove the plug from the socket in any emergency situaon.

signs of wearing.

When checking the tension of belts or chains DO NOT insert your ngers between belts

and pulleys, nor between the chains and gears.

Check protecons and safety devices to make sure they are working properly.

4.4 Operaon

4.4.1 Warnings

Do not use the machine with long hair that could touch any part of the machine. This might

lead to a serious accident. Tie your hair up well and/or cover it with a scarf.

Only trained or skilled personnel shall operate this machine.

Never touch turning parts with your hands or any other way ,

NEVER operate the machine without any original safety devices under perfect condions.

4.5 Aer Finishing The Work

4.5.1 Precauons

Always TURN THE MACHINE OFF before cleaning by removing the plug from the socket.

Never clean the machine unless it has come to a complete stop.

Put all the components back to their funconal posions before turning the machine ON

again.

Check the level of oil.

Do NOT insert your ngers in between belts and pulleys nor chains and gears.

4.6 Maintenance

4.6.1 Danger

Any maintenance with the machine in working situaon is dangerous. TURN IT OFF BY

PULLING THE PLUG OFF THE SOCKET DURING MAINTENANCE.

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4.7 Warning

Electrical or mechanical maintenance has to be undertaken by qualied personnel. The

person in charge of maintenance has to be sure that the machine is under TOTAL SAFETY

condions when working.

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5. PROBLEMS ANALYSIS and SOLUTIONS

5.1 Problems, Causes and Soluons

The Tenderizers Mod ABI were designed to operate with the need of minimum maintenance

but the natural wearing caused by long use of the equipment may occasionally cause some

malfuncons.

If such problem occurs with your tenderizer refer to Table 02 in which the most common

situaons are listed with recommended soluons.

* Service life – 2 years for regular work shi

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TABLE 02

PROBLEM CAUSES SOLUTIONS

* The product stuck into the

machine.

* Combs have not been

placed. * Place the Combs.

* Rollers stop during

operaon.

* Electricity shortage.

* Worm and crown excessively

worn out.

* Plug or Cord with bad contact.

* Machine is unplugged.

* Check if the plug is on its

socket.

* Call Technical Assistance.

* Check the cord and the plug

for contact failure.

* Plug in the machine cord.

* Smoke or burnt smell. * Problem with the Contactor. * Call Technical Assistance.

* Rollers delay to turn. * Problem with the electric

motor. * Call Technical Assistance.

* Abnormal noises.

* Starng capacitor has failed.

* Rollers out of its right posion.

* Fit the Rollers into the right

posion .

* Call Technical Assistance.

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6. GENERAL ADVICES

Do not wear loose ng clothes while operang the unit. Do not use bracelets or any

other piece of jewelry. Have your hair always shortened and held up (use hair shnets

if necessary) in a way it cannot reach any part of the machine. Roll up any loose sleeves.

- SKYFOOD is not responsible for any harm or injury caused by the negligent or inappropriate

use of this equipment by any operator. This equipment must be operated only by persons

whose age equals or exceeds 18 years old, in a safe and sound state of mind, free from the

inuence of any kind of drugs and alcohol, that received proper training and instrucons

regarding the correct operaon of this machine, that are wearing correct and authorized

safety clothes. All and any kind of modicaons carried on and applied to this machine

immediately nullies any kind of warranty and may result in harm and injuries to the

individuals operang this machine and to individuals that are located in the machine

surrounding areas while it is being operated.

- Under no circunstances place your hands in the moving parts of the machine while it

is being used. Make sure the machine has come to a complete stop before acessing the

processed ingredients.situaons are listed with recommended soluons.

* Service life – 2 years for regular work shi

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7. ELECTRIC DIAGRAM

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