Univex ALMFC12 User manual

OPERATORS
MANUAL
ALMFC12
ALMFC12/09 ED 1
MEAT & FOOD
CHOPPER

TO INSURE BOTH SAFE AND TROUBLE-FREE PERFORMANCE WE
STRESS THAT ALL PERSONNEL THAT WILL BE INVOLVED WITH
YOUR NEW UNIVEX MEAT AND FOOD CHOPPER MUST READ
AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ATTEMPTING
TO OPERATE THIS UNIT.
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INTRODUCTION
Please read the following instructions carefully before assembling the ALMFC12 Meat and Food
Chopper. This instruction manual contains vital information concerning inspection, safe operation and
cleaning of the unit.
INSPECTION
The FLMFC12 Meat and Food Chopper has been inspected and tested at the factory, however, the user
should inspect the unit and compare the parts received with the parts list on page 4 prior to use. Any
damage should be reported to the carrier immediately and any shortage or deviation of parts should be
reported to Univex Corporation.
INSTALLATION
Before attempting to mount the ALMFC12 Meat and 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 Univex ALMFC12 Meat and Food Chopper is supplied with a feed pan and a feed stomper.
Product to be processed should always be inserted into the chopper housing throat by way of the pan and
pressed into the worm with the stomper. NEVER ATTEMPT TO FEED PRODUCT WITH YOUR
FINGERS OR USE ANY UTENSILS OTHER THAN THE STOMPER TO PUSH PRODUCT
INTO THE CHOPPER
NEVER PUT FINGERS OR OBJECTS INTO THE HOLES IN THE PLATES
TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL START-UPS, DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE
POWER SOURCE E UIPMENT BEFORE MOUNTING OR DISMOUNTING THE ALMFC12
MEAT AND FOOD CHOPPER.
ALL POWER SOURCE E UIPMENT IS PROVIDED WITH A THUMB SCREW ON THE POWER
TAKE-OFF HOUSING. MAKE SURE THIS THUMB SCREW IS FIRMLY TIGHTENED BEFORE
OPERATING THE MEAT AND FOOD CHOPPER.
ALWAYS REMOVE THE MEAT AND FOOD CHOPPER FROM THE POWER SOURCE
E UIPMENT BEFORE CLEANING. NEVER ATTEMPT TO WASH OR RINSE THE MEAT AND
FOOD CHOPPER WITH A HOSE IF THE MEAT AND FOOD CHOPPER IS MOUNTED TO THE
POWER SOURCE E UIPMENT. HOSING A MOUNTED MEAT AND FOOD CHOPPER INVITES
ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
IT IS A VIOLATION OF UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR REGULATIONS TO
PERMIT OPERATION OF THIS UNIT BY ANY PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS.
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ASSEMBLY AND LUBRICATION
Before assembling the ALMFC12 Meat and Food Chopper wash all components thoroughly according
to the cleaning instructions below. Lubricate the drive shaft and the fiber washer with a light coat of
sanitary Petrol-Gel. Do not lubricate with cooking oil; it becomes gummy. Lubricate the knife and the
plate with a light coat of beef tallow.
To assemble the ALMFC12 Meat and Food Chopper:
• Coat the knife and plate with Petrol-Gel.
• Place the knife, sharp edges facing out, on the square extension of the worm assembly.
• Place the plate on the pin in the end of the worm and into the chopper housing aligning the
notch in the plate with the pin in the chopper housing.
• Screw the ring onto the chopper housing using minimum force. The ring controls the pressure
between the knife and the plate. Too much pressure will damage the knife and the plate.
Adjusting the ring will not change the consistency of the product, consistency is determined
by the plate you use.
Do not run the ALMFC12 Meat and Food Chopper unless it is processing product. The knife and plate
are easily ruined by running dry.
MOUNTING
DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE POWER SOURCE EQUIPMENT
BEFORE MOUNTING THE ALMFC12 MEAT AND FOOD CHOPPER
To mount the ALMFC12 Meat and Food Chopper slide the chopper assembly, without the pan and
stomper, into the power take-off hub of the power source equipment. Align the pin in the chopper
housing with the hole in the power take-off hub and slide the chopper assembly all the way into the hub.
Make sure there is a firm fit between the drive shaft and the mating power take-off adapter provided
with the power source equipment. Tighten the thumb screw on the power take-off hub. Fit the pan to the
chopper housing and connect the electrical power to the power source equipment.
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Worm
Fiber Washer
Drive Shaft
Apply Petrol-Gel to these
Surfaces Prior to Assembly
WORM ASSEMBLY
FIGURE 1

OPERATING THE ALMFC12 MEAT AND FOOD CHOPPER
• Slice meat into strips, not chunks, which will easily slip down the throat of the chopper housing.
• Place a suitable container at the discharge of the chopper.
• Place the meat in the feed pan and turn the power source equipment on.
• Hand feed the meat into the chopper. DO NOT place fingers inside the throat of the chopper, use
the stomper to push the meat into the worm.
• If the power source equipment is a food mixing machine, adjust the speed from “1” to a speed that
produces the best results.
• Do not use the stomper to force feed the meat into the chopper at an increased rate. Best results
are obtained when the meat is fed only as fast as the chopper processes it.
• Switch the power “OFF” when processing is interrupted. Do not run the chopper when it is not
processing product.
• When the processing has been completed, switch the power “OFF” and disconnect the power
supply cord.
CLEANING
For proper sanitation, dismount and wash the ALMFC12 Meat and Food Chopper immediately after use.
Disassemble the components and hand wash them in a warm water and mild soap solution. Handle the
knife carefully, IT IS SHARP AND CAN EASILY CUT FINGERS Dry the components with a soft
cloth. Store the unit in a refrigerator after cleaning for extra sanitation.
REPAIR
Problems with the ALMFC12 Meat and Food Chopper usually be traced to improper assembly,
mounting, dull, worn, or broken parts. Check for solutions in that order.
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STOMPER
ALIGNMENT PIN
RING
PLATE
KNIFE
WORM ASSEMBLY
CHOPPER HOUSING
FEED PAN
ALMFC12 MEAT AND FOOD CHOPPER
FIGURE 2

Warranty
The Univex ALMFC Meat and Food Chopper carries a
six (6) month, on-site parts and labor warranty against
any defects in materials or workmanship. The six month
period begins on the date of purchase by the end user and
remains in full effect provided the unit is used properly
and in accordance with our instructions for six months.
Please call the Univex Warranty Service Department at
800-258-6358 to report warranty claims before arranging
repair of the unit. The unit must be delivered to Univex
authorized service agent or to the Univex facility for
warranty repairs. The end user is responsible for all travel
or shipping charges arising from the repair or servicing of
this unit under warranty. Any service or repair must take
place in the United States. Univex will not cover over-
time charges of any kind.
Damages incurred in transit or incurred because of
installation error, accident, alteration, or misuse are not
covered by this warranty. 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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