Univex BC18 User manual

MODEL BC18
BOWL CUTTER
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Persons under age 18 are not permitted to operate or have accessibility to
operate this equipment per U.S. Dept. of Labor Employment Standards
Administration Fact Sheet
No. ESA91-3.
BC18 Revision A 04/07/2009
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Statement……………………………………………………………..3
Operational Parts Identification……………………………………………..4
Choosing the Right Location………………………………………………..4
Bowl Cutter Operation……………………………………………………….5
PTO Operation………………………………………………………………..5
Cleaning………..……………………………………………………………..6
Warranty Statement………………………………………………………….7
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SAFETY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY
It is a Federal Violation of United States Department of Labor regulation to
permit operation of the BC18 by any person(s) under the age of 18 years.
Read and make sure that you understand the instructions and safety warnings in this
booklet before attempting to operate this machine.
Choose a location, which provides a level, stable working surface with safe operating
clearance around the machine.
NEVER put fingers, hands or foreign objects under the cover while the Bowl Cutter is
operating or plugged in, or serious injury could result. Shut off the power, unlock and
raise the bowl cover to remove any food jams. ONLY FOOD IS TO GO THROUGH
THE BLADE CUTTING ZONE.
NEVER attempt to clean or service the Bowl Cutter without first shutting off the
power, and then disconnecting the electrical plug from the outlet or shutting off the
circuit breaker at the electrical panel.
WARNING: Blades are sharp. Take care in removing and cleaning blades. They can
cause serious personal injury.
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BC18 OPERATIONAL PARTS IDENTIFICATION
CAUTION: Before plugging the unit in or connecting to electrical source, make sure
that the power source matches the voltage of the BC18 specifications plate rating.
The Bowl Cutter is shipped fully assembled from the factory and requires no set-up.
FIGURE 1 BC18 BOWL CUTTER
1. ON/OFF SWITCH
2. SUPPORT LEGS
3. PTO (ATTACHMENT
MOUNTING)
4. BOWL COVER LOCK/LATCH
5. BOWL COVER
6. CUTTING BOWL
7. CUTTING BOARD
CHOOSING THE RIGHT LOCATION
Make certain that the BC18 is placed on a stable and level surface. Make sure the
area has easy access to a power outlet and allows the operator ample room for
operation and cleaning of the unit.
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PB18 OPERATION
Make sure the BC18 is cleaned before using. See cleaning instructions at the end of
this manual.
Operating Tips:
1. All products should be clean and prepped for cutting beforehand.
2. Product should be cut so that it fits into the opening between the bowl cover
and the bowl.
3. For course cuts, allow product to only pass through the blades once.
4. For finer cuts, allow the product to pass through the blades multiple times
until consistency is met.
The stainless steel bowl (Figure 1, Item 6), locks into place with a counterclockwise
twisting motion. When the bowl is properly seated, it will activate the bowl safety
switch, which allows the unit to operate. If the bowl is not securely fastened, the
switch will not engage and the unit will not run.
Locate the BC18 Bowl Cover Latch (Figure 1, Item 4) at the rear of the cover. This
locks into place by closing the cover securely and turning the handle in a clockwise
motion. The “T” shaft activates a safety switch, which enables the unit to operate if
the bowl is securely fastened. Both safety switches must be engaged for the unit to
operate.
The bowl cover conceals the blades and is designed to insure that only the food
product being sliced comes in contact with the blades. Do not attempt to clear a
jam with hands or a foreign object reaching under the cover. This can result in
damage to the machine and or serious injury. If a jam occurs, shut the machine
off, unplug the unit from the outlet, open the cover and remove jam. Make sure you
are careful when removing the jammed product from the blade area. Blades are
sharp and can result in serious injury.
PTO OPERATION
The BC18 Bowl Cutter is equipped with a PTO (Power Take-Off) (Figure 1, Item 3)
for the additional operation of a Vegetable Slicer/Shredder or Meat Grinder. Take
the chrome cap off the front of the PTO Housing. Make sure the “square” drive PTO
Adapter is in place. This adapter connects the square shaft ends together in order
for the attachment to operate. The Square drive PTO Adapter is slid over the PTO
shaft on the BC18 and is held in place by a spring loaded ball bearing. This is similar
to a ratchet to socket connection. Loosen the thumbscrew and slide the attachment
into the housing, taking care to align the alignment pin into the hole on the face of the
PTO housing. The attachment shaft will slide into the PTO Adapter to allow the unit
to be slid into place. Once in position, tighten the thumbscrew. Be sure to read the
operations manual for the attachment being used before using the PTO feature
of the BC18.
SAFETY NOTES
Always turn the power off to the BC18 when installing any attachments to the PTO.
Cover the PTO hub with the chrome cap when not in use.
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CLEANING
1. Before cleaning the unit, make sure the BC18 is switched off and the power
cord is disconnected from the power outlet.
2. Rotate the bowl cover-locking knob (Figure 1, Item 4) counterclockwise to
release the bowl cover. Remove the cover from the unit by lifting it off the
shaft.
3. Slowly turn the knife blade shaft to ensure that it turns smoothly and to
position the blades so that there is clearance between the blades and the
bowl. DO NOT TURN THE SHAFT BY HOLDING ONTO THE BLADES.
THE BLADES ARE SHARP AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
4. Unscrew the knife shaft knob to release the blade assembly.
5. Carefully slide the knife assembly off the shaft.
6. Twist the bowl in a clockwise direction to release it from the support cleats.
7. Remove the blade comb from the BC18 housing.
8. Hand wash these items in mild detergent, rinse and sanitize. Do not run in a
dishwasher or use abrasive cleaners or pads.
9. Clean the blade shaft and base with a warm, soapy water solution. Do not
use a spray hose when cleaning. Dry thoroughly and immediately.
10. Install the bowl, blade assembly, blade knob, comb and cover in this order.
NOTE
It is important that all operators of the BC18 be thoroughly trained on the breakdown,
components, cleaning and operation of the unit by a qualified food equipment
technician or operator. Improper use of this unit can cause serious injury and
damage that will void the manufacturer’s warranty.
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Warranty
The UNIVEX BC18 Bowl Cutter carries a one-year, on-site parts and labor warranty
against any defects in materials or
workmanship. The one-year period begins
on the date of purchase by the end user and
remains in full effect provided the unit is used
properly in accordance with our instructions.
Any work to be performed under this warranty
must be performed between the hours of
8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. local time, Monday
through Friday. UNIVEX will not cover overtime charges of any kind. Please call
the UNIVEX Warranty Service Department
at 800-258-6358 to report warranty claims
before arranging repair or attempting to return
the unit to UNIVEX
.
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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