Univex ALMFC12 User manual
ALMFC12 MEAT & FOOD CHOPPER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
Please read the following instructions carefully before assembling the Meat & Food Chopper. The instruction contain vital information concerning
inspection, safe operation, cleaning and repair of the unit.
INSPECTION
The Univex Meat & Food Chopper is inspected at the factory, however, the user should examine the unit and compare the parts received with the
list on page 2. Any damage should be reported to the carrier immediately, and any shortage ofparts to Univex Corporation.
INSTALLATION
Before attempting to mount the Meat & Food Chopper to the power source equipment for processing, be sure all equipment is located to save the
operator steps and that sufficient clearance is provided all around for safety and ease of operation.
SAFETY
THE UNWEX MEAT & FOOD CHOPPER IS SUPPLIED WITH A FEED PAN (ILLUS. NO. 2) AND A FEED STOMPER (IILLUS. NO. 1).
PRODUCT TO BE PROCESSED SHOULD ALWAYS BE PRESENTED TO THE HOUSING ENTRANCE BY WAY OF THE PAN AND
COMPRESSED WITH THE STOMPER. NEVER ATTEMPT TO FEED PRODUCT WITH YOUR FINGERS OR USE ANY UTENSIL
OTHER THEN THE STOMPER TO COMPRESS PRODUCT.
NEVER PUT FINGERS OR OBJECTS INTO PLATE HOLES.
TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL START UPS, DISCONNECT THE ELECTRJCITY TO THE POWER SOURCE EQUIPMENT BEFORE
MOUNTING OR DISMOUNTING THE MEAT & FOOD CHOPPER.
!IL POWER SOURCE EQUIPMENT IS PROVIDED WITH A THUMB SCREW ON THE POWER TAKE OFF HOUSING. MAKE SURE THIS
THUMB SCREW IS FIRMLY SNUGGED BEFORE PLACING THE MEAT & FOOD CHOPPER UNDER POWER.
ALWAYS REMOVE MEAT & FOOD CHOPPER FROM POWER SOURCE BEFORE CLEANING. NEVER ATTEMPT TO WASHER OR
RINSE A MEAT & FOOD CHOPPER WITH A HOSE 11F THE MEAT AND FOOD CHOPPER IS MOUNTED TO POWER SOURCE
EQUIPMENT. HOSING A MOUNTED MEAT & FOOD CHOPPER INVITES ELECTPJC SHOCK.
ASSEMBLY. LUBRICATIONj, AND PRODUCT PREPARATION INSTRUCTION
ASSEMBLY AND LUBRICATION
Before assembling the Meat & Food Chopper using the diagram on page 2, wash all components thoroughly according to cleaning instructions
below. Lubricate the drive shaft [9] and fiber washer [10] with a light coat of sterile petroleum jelly. Do not lubricate with cooking oil; it becomes
gummy. Lubricate the knife [1 1 and plate [14] with a light coat ofbeef fat.
When you assemble the Meat & Food Chopper, make sure:
.The krnfe is inserted with the flat side out
.That the plate is inserted so the guide slot is fitted over the lock pin [8].
.That the hand wheel [15] is only snugged. Too much pressure will damage the plate and knife. Adjusting the hand wheel will not
change the consistency of the product. Consistency is determined by the plate you use.
Do not run the Meat & Food Chopper unless it is processing! The knife and plate are easily ruined by dry running.
PROIUCT PREPARATION
Slice meat into strips, not chunks, which will easily slip down the throat ofthe feed pan [2].
MOUNTING DISCONNECT ELECTRICITY TO POWER SOURCE EQUIPMENT FIRST.
To mount the Meat & Food Chopper, simply lift the unit. less pan [2] and stomper [1], and slide the drive shaft [9] into thepower take offunit of
the power source equipment. Make sure there is a firm fit between the drive shaft and the mating power take off adaptor provided with the power
source equipment. Ifthe Meat & Food Chopper is a Hobart no. 1000551, make sure the hub locating pin [4] is completely seated in the
corresponding locating hole on the face of the power take off hub. Firmly snug the thumb screw on the power take off hub. Fit the pan [2] to the
housing [3] and reconnect the electricity. The unit is now ready to process.
PROCESSING
Start the power source equipment and feed product to the worm by way of the pan with the stomper. If the power source equipment is a food
mixing machine, adjust speed from Ito whatever speed produces best results. Again, never run the Meat & Food Chopper unless it is processing.
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CLEANING
For proper sanitation, dismount and wash the Meat & Food Chopper immediately after use. Hand wash the components after disassembly with a
warm soap and water solution. Handle the knife carefully. IT IS SHARP AND CAN EASILY CUT FINGERS. Dry components with a soft rag.
Store the unit in a refrigerator after cleaning for extra sanitation.
REPAIR
Problems with the Meat & Food Chopper can always be traced to improper assembly, mounting, dull, worn, or broken parts,. Check for solutions
in that order. When placing orders for replacement parts, always provide the part number and component description from page 2.
ALMFC12 ASSEMBLY
*Illus. No. 9 is part ofNo 11
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ILLUS. PART NO. DESCRIPTION OTY
i1000505 Stomper, Plastic
21000504 Pan, Stainless Steel
31000524 Band
4lOOO65 Housing, No. 12 hub
54400270 Label, Caution
64400333 Label Lubrication
74400275 Pin, Locating Hub
84400050 Pin, Lock Plate 5/32 x i 1/2 Stainless Steel
91000519 Shaft, Drive
lo 1000516 Fiber Washer 3/4 x I 5/16 x 1/8
li 1000653 Worm
12 10005 1 8 Shaft, Front
13 1000506 Knife
14 1000509 Plate 3/16
1000508 Plate 1/8 Optional
1000510 Plate 1/4 Optional
1 0005 1 1 Plate 3/8 Optional
1000512 Plate 1/2 Optional
1 5 1000652 Hand wheel Ring
16 4400 1 1 3 Label, Stop Unplug (not shown)
17 4400334 Label, ALMF12 & NSF (not shown) 1
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TOLL FREE ORDERING FAX 1-800-356-5614
The Univex ALMFC12 Meat & Food Chopper
is warrantied by Univex Corp. against defects
in materials and workmanship for a period of
one year from date of delivery. Damages
incurred in transit or from installation error,
accident, alteration or misuse are not
covered. Transit damages should be reported
to the carrier immediately.
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