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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION PAGE
TABLEOFCONTENTS .....................................................1
LISTOFILLUSTRATIONS ..................................................1
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................2
SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS ...................................................2
INSPECTION AND MODEL VARIATION EXPLANATION ........................3
INSTALLATION ...........................................................3
OPERATOR’SINSTRUCTIONS .............................................3-8
PLATE UNITS - ASSEMBLY - USE ......................................4
GRATER,SHREDDERANDJULIENNEPLATEUNIT......................5
LOADING PLATE UNITS INTO THE VS9 HOUSING ......................6
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS ..........................................7
PROCESSINGPRODUCT .............................................8
CLEANING ...............................................................9
LUBRICATION ............................................................9
MECHANICSMAINTENANCE..............................................10
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE ..............................................10
WARRANTY ..................................................BACKCOVER
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
DESCRIPTION PAGE
FIGURE 1 ASSEMBLY OF THE SLICER PLATE ASSEMBLY ......................................4
FIGURE 2 SLOT AND PIN ALIGNMENT ........................................................................5
FIGURE 3 PROPERLY LOADED VS9/VS9H ...................................................................6
FIGURE 4 TYPICAL POWER TAKE-OFF HUB ..............................................................7
FIGURE 5 LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS...................................................................9
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
This manualcontains instructions for the inspection, installation, safe operation, care, and maintenance
of the VS9/VS9H Vegetable Slicer/Shredder. Disassembly, repair, replacement, and reassembly
instructions are included. A trouble shooting guide is provided. A complete replacement parts list with
identifying figures is included to aid in identification and ordering of replacement parts. Please review this
manual carefully, particularly all safety precautions, before trying to put the VS9/VS9H into service.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Never insert hands into the hopper.
Never insert any utensil into the hopper.
1. Note that the front housing of the VS9/VS9H has a feed hopper (Figure 6 [1]). It is also equipped
with a feed plate (Figure 6 [19]). Food to be processed must always be fed to the cutters by
way of the hopper, and pressed against the cutting surfaces with the feed plate. Never try to
feed product to the cutting surfaces with your hand or any other way!
2. If product becomes jammed in the hopper during operation, immediately turn the unit off and
disconnect the electrical power supply cord. Make sure rotation has stopped. Unlatch the
VS9/VS9H’s front cover, swing it open and clear the obstruction. Do not try to clear obstructions
while the VS9/VS9H is under power and never insert fingers or utensils into the hopper!
3. Wear protective gloves whenever handling the VS9/VS9H’s knives, cutting plates, or cutting
assemblies. They are very sharp and can cut you. For safety, wash knives and cutting plates
with a long handled scrub brush.
4. When assembling or disassembling the VS9/VS9H, make sure it rests on a stable working surface.
Never rest knives, cutting plates, or cutting assemblies on surfaces that could be marred.
5. Before assembling the VS9/VS9H and mounting it to the power source equipment, make sure that a
comfortable working clearance has been provided around the machinery. Always install the
machinery where it will save the operator steps.
6. Before assembling the VS9/VS9H and mounting it to the power source equipment, or dismounting
the VS9/VS9H after use, disconnect or lock-out the electrical power supply to the power source
equipment. This will prevent any chance of accidental start-up.
7. Before mounting the VS9/VS9H to the power source equipment, make sure the front housing
(Figure 6 [1]) is securely latched to the rear housing (Figure 6 [5]).
8. Before mounting the VS9/VS9H to the power source equipment, review the power source equip-
ment manual for instruction on the use of its power take-off hub. The hub should be equipped
with a thumb screw. The thumb screw should be firmly snugged immediately after mounting
the VS9/VS9H to the power source equipment to secure the VS9/VS9H in place. Do not operate the
VS9/VS9H if there is no securing device present on the power take-off hub.
9. Never hose down a VS9/VS9H mounted to power source equipment. Hosing down a mounted
VS9/VS9H invites electrical shock.
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INSPECTION AND MODEL VARIATION EXPLANATION
The UNIVEX VS9/VS9H is inspected and tested at the factory prior to shipping. The standardVS9
comes equipped with only the slicer plate assembly illustrated in Figure 7. The VS9H comes equipped
with the shredder plate assembly illustrated in Figure 8 and one 3/16 shredder plate (Figure 8 [10]) The remain-
ing plates are options and may be purchased separately.
The person making the installation should re-inspect the VS9/VS9H immediately upon receipt for
loose, damaged, or missing parts. Any damages should be reported to the carrier immediately, and any
shortage of parts reported to UNIVEX.
INSTALLATION
The VS9/VS9H is an attachment with no internal power source. To function, it must be mounted to a
power take-off on a mixer or a power base unit. Make sure that a comfortable working clearance is
provided around the machinery and that the machinery is installed where it will save the operator steps.
Make sure the power source equipment power take-off assembly includes a thumb screw or other means
of securing the VS9/VS9H in place.
OPERATOR’S INSTRUCTIONS
SLICING, GRATING, AND SHREDDING
The VS9/VS9H is designed to slice, grate, and shred a wide range of food products when fitted with
the proper plates and operated at the proper speeds. Before mounting the VS9/VS9H to the power source
equipment, refer to the application chart below. If the power source equipment is a power base unit, your
choice of operating speeds is limited.
CUTTER APPLICATION MIXING MACHINE SPEED
CONTROL SETTING
Slicer Plate Cole slaw, potatoes, fruits, vegetables.
Adjusting nut (Figure 7[6]) is turned to set slice thickness.
Prior to slicing cabbage or head lettuce, quarter the heads
and remove the cores.
Firm heads process a better product.
High speed, indicator setting “2”.
Julienne Plate French fried potatoes, carrots, turnips, beets, salads, etc. Medium speed, indicator setting “2”.
Grater Plate Grated nutmeg, cheese, coconut, bread, cracker crumbs. Medium speed, indicator setting “2”.
Shredder Plate Various coarsenesses of cheese, carrots, etc. Medium speed, indicator setting “2”.
NOTE: For best results keep knives very sharp.
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PLATE UNITS - ASSEMBLY AND USE
CAUTION: Wear hand protection when working with these units.
THE ADJUSTABLE SLICER PLATE UNIT (Figure 7)
To assemble the slicer plate, see Figures 1 and 7 for component assembly order and fit. When assem-
bled, the plate can be adjusted to slice product to different thicknesses by turning the adjusting nut as
shown in figure 1.
PROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE SLICER PLATE ASSEMBLY
FIGURE 1
Thrust bearing
To tighten
Adjusting nut
To vary slice thickness
CAUTION: The thrust bearing must be securely tightened before the slicer plate assembly is loaded
into the housing. Failure to tighten the thrust bearing will damage the VS9 and the power
source equipment.
NOTE: The thrust bearing requires a left hand twist to tighten.
WARNING: Adjustments for thickness must never be attempted while the VS9 is under power or se-
vere personnel injury can occur.
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THE GRATER, SHREDDER AND JULIENNE PLATE UNIT (Figure 8)
To fit the plate of your choice to the hub and shaft (Figure 8), line up the key hole slots on the plate
with the locating pins on the hub, slip the plate over the pins and secure it by turning the plate in a
clockwise direction until it shoulders up firmly on the pins. This can be most safely accomplished by
placing the plate face down on a butcher’s block and turning the hub into position from above.
SLOT AND PIN ALIGNMENT
FIGURE 2
Pin
Keyhole Slot
Hub
Turn plate clockwise
to lock
Make sure that the thrust bearing (Figure 8 [5]) is properly positioned on the shaft. Make sure the set
screw (Figure 8 [6]) on the thrust bearing is tightened securely. A loose thrust bearing will allow clatter
and damage the VS9H.
NOTE: Do not remove the thrust bearing for cleaning.
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LOADING PLATE UNITS INTO THE VS9 HOUSING
With the VS9/VS9H resting on a stable working surface, unlatch the front housing (Figure 6 [1]) and swing it
toward you. Lift the assembled plate unit and insert it into the rear housing (Figure 6 [5]). Lift the shaft
lock pin (Figure 6 [15]) and seat the plate unit with a gentle twist. Make sure that the thrust bearing on
the shaft is fully inserted into the rear housing and that the square milled end on the shaft has cleared the
rear housing hub (Figure 6 [10]). Release the shaft lock pin and close and securely latch the front
housing.
The VS9/VS9H is now ready to mount to the power source equipment.
PROPERLY LOADED VS9/VS9H
FIGURE 3
Plate positioned far enough
back to prevent contact with
feed plate
Shaft lock pin
properly seated
Square milled
shaft end
Housing securely latched
Lock pin properly
engaging thrust bearing
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MOUNTING THE VS9/VS9H TO THE POWER SOURCE EQUIPMENT
Before mounting the VS9/VS9H, make sure that the power source equipment is turned off and its electrical
supply is disconnected or locked out. Review the power take-off hub information in the manual for the
power source equipment, then proceed as follows:
TYPICAL POWER TAKE-OFF HUB
FIGURE 4
PTO Adapter
Cover Cap
Thumb Screw
PTO Hub
Alignment Pin
Locating Hole
Remove the cover cap from the power take-off hub. Carefully lift the VS9/VS9H and insert the square milled
shaft end into the PTO hub while turning the VS9/VS9H to engage the square end on the VS9/VS9H shaft
with the square hole in the PTO adapter. Slide the VS9/VS9H forward until the square milled shaft end seats
in the PTO adapter. Turn the VS9/VS9H to align the locating pin with the alignment pin locating hole in the
PTO hub and push the VS9/VS9H fully forward onto the PTO hub. Tighten the thumb screw to secure the
VS9/VS9H to the PTO hub. The VS9/VS9H is now ready to process product
NOTE: Only the #12 tapered hub is fitted with a locating pin.
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PROCESSING PRODUCT
Before processing product, please review the application chart on page 3, and please note that the feed
plate (Figure 6 [19]) is equipped with an adjusting screw and jam nut (Figure 6 [20 & 21]). This assem-
bly should be adjusted until there is no chance of the feed plate coming in contact with the cutting
surfaces. If the feed plate comes in contact with the rotating cutting surfaces, both components will be
damaged.
TO PROCESS PRODUCT:
Reconnect the electrical supply to the power source equipment, turn the power source equipment on,
and where possible, adjust the power source equipment speed to medium setting.
Lift the feed plate to expose the processing plate unit and drop product into the feed hopper. Keep
hands and fingers out of the hopper. With the feed plate, gently push the product into the rotating plate
unit. Adjust the speed of the power source equipment, where possible, until you get the best results.
If you experience a problem in processing, shut the power source equipment off and refer to the
trouble shooting guide on page 10.
DISMOUNTING AND DISASSEMBLY
FOR CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
DISMOUNTING:
Make sure that the power source equipment is turned off and its electrical supply is disconnected or
locked out. Loosen the thumb screw and slide the VS9/VS9H from the PTO hub. Set the VS9/VS9H
on a stable working surface.
DISASSEMBLY:
To disassemble the VS9/VS9H for cleaning or maintenance.
Unlatch the front housing and swing it toward you.
Swing the feed plate all the way up and slip it off the front housing and set it aside.
Lift the front housing from the pivots and set it aside.
Remove the processing plate unit
To disassemble the processing plate units, follow the assembly instructions on page 4 and 5 in reverse
order.
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CLEANING:
To avoid damaging the VS9/VS9H’s highly polished finish, never put any VS9/VS9H component through
a dishwashing machine. Wearing hand protection, wash all components by hand with a mild soap and water
solution. Use a long handled scrub brush on all plate units to avoid cutting fingers. Do not rest knives,
grater plates, or shredding plates on any surface that will mar. Do not remove thrust bearings from
julienne or shredder plate shafts. Dry component parts with a soft cloth.
For the best and most sanitary product, clean the VS9 immediately after use or before switching food
products.
LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS
FIGURE 5
Enclosed is a sample tube of Petrol-Gel which we recommend you use in all your food preparation
equipment. It may be purchased at your local food equipment supply company (UNIVEX PN4400408)
After every cleaning apply a thin coating of sanitary petroleum jelly to all bearing surfaces. Do not use
vegetable oil. It becomes gummy. If adjusting nuts and screws become stiff to work with, apply a drop
of sanitary mineral oil.
PETROL-GEL
MINERAL OIL
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MECHANICS MAINTENANCE
Before preforming maintenance on the VS9/VS9H, please review the safety precautions on page 2 and read
all assembly and reassembly instructions. Wear gloves when handling plate units.
Since the VS9/VS9H contains no internal power source, most problems can be immediately traced to im-
proper assembly, improper adjustment or worn parts. The trouble shooting guide below lists the most
common problems and corrective measures.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
CAUTION: Review all safety notes and disconnect the electrical power supply
to the power source equipment before attempting corrective measures.
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
1. Power source equipment is
under power but plate will
not turn.
1.1 PTO adapter missing from
power take-off assembly.
1.1 Replace PTO adapter.
2. Knife or plate scraping front
housing.
2.1 Thrust bearing loose.
2.2 Lock pin not fully engaged.
2.1 Tighten thrust bearing.
2.2 Make sure lock pin is
properly engaged.
3. Shredding plate loose or
rattling
3.1 Plate loose on hub pins.
3.2 Plate bent.
3.1 Inspect Shredder plate
assembly to assure plate is
shouldered firmly on pins.
3.2 Replace plate.
4. Front housing will not shut
tightly.
4.1 Latch set screw out of
adjustment.
4.1 Adjust set screw at rear of
latch. (Figure 6 [9])
5. Mounted VS9 unit rattles
when under power.
5.1 Thumb screw or securing
mechanism missing or
loose.
5.1 Tighten or replace.
6. Feed plate scraping plates. 6.1 Feed plate out of
adjustment.
6.1 Adjust feed plate with
adjusting screw
(Figure 6 [21]).
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Warranty
The UNIVEX VS9 and VS9H are warranted by UNIVEXt
against any defects in materials or workmanship for a period of 6
months from the date of purchase by the end user.
Please call the UNIVEX Warranty Service Department at
800-258-6358 to report warranty claims before arranging for
repair of the unit. The unit must be delivered to a UNIVEX
authorized service agent or to the UNIVEX Facility for warranty
repairs. The end user is responsible for all shipping or travel
charges arising from the repair or servicing of this unit under
warranty. UNIVEX will not cover overtime charges of any kind.
Any service or repair must take place in the United States.
Damages incurred in transit or incurred because of installation
error, accident, alteration or misuse are not covered. Transit
damages should be reported to the carrier immediately.
UNIVEX will not be liable for any consequential, compensatory
incidental or special damages.
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