Omcan Ms-it-0195 Gravity Meat Slicers Instruction Manual

OMCAN MS-IT-0195 Gravity Meat Slicers

General Information

Omcan Manufacturing and Distributing Company Inc., Food Machinery of America, Inc. dba Omcan and Omcan Inc. are not responsible for any harm or injury caused due to any person’s improper or negligent use of this equipment. The product shall only be operated by someone over the age of 18, of sound mind, and not under the influence of any drugs or alcohol, who has been trained in the correct operation of this machine, and is wearing authorized, proper safety clothing. Any modification to the machine voids any warranty, and may cause harm to individuals using the machine or in the vicinity of the machine while in operation.

CHECK PACKAGE UPON ARRIVAL
Upon receipt of an Omcan shipment please inspect for external damage. If no damage is evident on the external packaging, open carton to ensure all ordered items are within the box, and there is no concealed damage to the machine. If the package has suffered rough handling, bumps or damage (visible or concealed), please note it on the bill of lading before accepting the delivery and contact Omcan within 24 hours, so we may initiate a claim with the carrier. A detailed report on the extent of the damage caused to the machine must be filled out within three days, from the delivery date shown in the shipping documents. Omcan has no recourse for damaged products that were shipped collect or third party.
Before operating any equipment, always read and familiarize yourself with all operation and safety instructions. Omcan would like to thank you for purchasing this machine. It’s of the utmost importance to save these instructions for future reference. Also save the original box and packaging for shipping the equipment if servicing or returning of the machine is required.

Safety and Warranty

LIMITS OF USE – SAFETY NORMS
These machines were designed and built to slice foodstuff in compliance to the norms of the CE 2006/95/EEC, 93/68/EEC, 2006/42/EEC, 2002/72/EEC, 2004/108 CE, REG 1935/2004/EEC, 2002/95/CE (RoHS) and to the following regulations EN1974, EN ISO12100-1, EN ISO12100-2, EN 294, EN60204-1, EN60335-1, EN60335-2-64.

GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS
The slicers must be used only by suitably trained personnel. Furthermore, this person must have read this manual carefully. In particular, please comply to the following instructions:

• Install the machine according to the instructions contained in the “Installation” section.
• Do not remove the transparent protections, do not modify nor exclude the mechanical and electrical safety devices.
• Do not use the machine with improvised connections, or provisional or noninsulated cables.
• Check the power cable and gland plate on the machine body regularly and when necessary have them replaced by qualified personnel.
• In case of anomalies, defective operation, incorrect movement, unusual noise, etc stop the machine immediately.
• Before cleaning or servicing, disconnect the machine from the mains.
• Always use scratch-proof and non-slip gloves during cleaning or maintenance.
• Lay or remove the goods to be sliced on the sliding plate only when the latter is completely pushed back and the thickness control knob positioned to 0.
• To move the carriage tray when slicing, use the handle or the product grip handle.
• For extraordinary maintenance (to replace the sharpener wheels, the blade, or others) please contact the manufacturer or qualified and duly authorized personnel.
• Avoid running the slicers with no product on it.
• The slicers are equipped with a ventilated motor, except for the 0195 model for which operating time must not exceed 15 minutes to avoid motor overheating. After a period of rest, operation can be resumed.

RESIDENTIAL USERS:
Vendor assumes no liability for parts or labor coverage for component failure or other damages resulting from installation in non-commercial or residential applications. The right is reserved to deny shipment for residential usage; if this occurs, you will be notified as soon as possible.

Technical Specifications

The machine is constructed of a base supporting a circular blade mounted in a tilted position. This blade is driven by an electrical motor to slice food products. The machine is equipped with a carriage holding a product tray and sliding on a bar mounted under the base top, parallel to the blade. Slice thickness is adjusted by means of a gauge plate mounted in front of the blade. This plate, against which rests the product to be sliced is moved transversely with respect to the blade by a value corresponding to the desired slice thickness. The product is fed to the machine (towards the gauge plate) by gravity. All the machine components are made of polished and anodically oxidized aluminum alloy, of stainless steel and food-grade plastic material. The blade is driven by an electrical motor, transmission is by means of a longitudinally grooved belt. The machine is started and stopped by a control button or switch. Some of the machine models have a user-friendly and safe built-in blade sharpener.

MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY DEVICES
The following mechanical safety devices were installed:

• A series of aluminum and transparent plastic guards on the product carriage.
  On request the following are available:
• Safety micro-switch prevents the motor from starting when the blade guard is removed.

WARNING: RESIDUAL RISKS
Notwithstanding all the possible cautions taken during the design and the construction of the machine, residual risks (cutting) still exist during use or during cleaning or maintenance. Therefore be careful and PAY THE UTMOST ATTENTION to what you are doing. DO NOT use the machine if you are not in perfect psychological and physical conditions. DO NOT ALLOW anyone near the machine when it is in use. ALWAYS wear gloves that can resist cuts or tears when cleaning, lubricating or sharpening the blade. Slice only the products mentioned as sliceable. NEVER try to slice products that have been mentioned as noticeable.

MAIN COMPONENTS

MS-IT-0195 / MS-IT-0195-S

1. Startup Button (White or Green) 11. Blade
2. Stop Button (Black or Red)
3. N.A.
4. Slice Thickness Control Knob
5. Adjustable Foot
6. Carriage Tray Support
7. Base
8. Product Tray
9. Blade Plate
10. Product Grip
11. Blade
12. Product Grip Handle
13. Manufacturer Identification Plate, Machine Data and UE Marks
14. Pusher Plate Extension
15. Product Tray Hand Protection
16. Product Tray Handle
17. Blade Plate Tie-Rod
18. Supply Cord
19. Gauge Plate
20. Sharpener
    Illustrations may differ from actual machines.

Installation

INSTALLING THE MACHINE
Position the machine on a well leveled, smooth and dry top suitably dimensioned to withstand the machine weight.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Install the machine near a compliant outlet derived from a system meeting the local norms. The user is responsible for ascertaining that the electrical system is suitably dimensioned and functions correctly (supply line, outlet, distribution panel, differential protecting breaker, grounding). Before carrying out the connection ascertain that the mains characteristics correspondent to those indicated on the machine plate.

COMMANDS

START AND STOP BUTTONS / SWITCHES

• Turn switch or press the white or green button (1) to start running the blade.
• The light turns on to indicate that the machine works correctly.
• Turn the switch or press the red or black button to stop the blade.

Slice thickness can be adjusted by turning the graduated knob (4) counterclockwise. Thickness adjustment range: see paragraph “Technical description and conditions of use”.

FUNCTIONING TEST AND BLADE ROTATION DIRECTION
Start the machine and check whether the light is on; make sure that the blade rotates in the direction indicated by the arrow (counterclockwise if you look at the machine from the blade plate side).

• Ascertain that the carriage and the product grip slide correctly.
• Ascertain that the gauge plate works and adjust thickness to the desired value.

USING THE MACHINE

LOADING THE PRODUCT ON THE TRAY AND SLICING

• Ascertain that the thickness control knob is correctly positioned to ‘0’.
• Drawback the carriage completely (towards the operator) to the loading position.
• Lift the product grip by pulling it away by 10 cm from the blade and put it in rest position.
• Lay the product to be sliced against the guide plate on the operator’s side.
• Secure by means of the product grip by exerting slight pressure.
• Adjust the thickness gauge. Start the blade by turning the switch or by pressing on the white or green button.
• Grip the handle affixed onto the plate and start the forward and backward cutting movement. The product travels towards the guide plate by gravity.
• When the product weight or its dimensions do not provide a satisfactory cut by the effect of the gravity, use the product grip handle.
• When finished, return the thickness control knob to ‘0’ and draw the carriage back.
• Stop the blade by pressing the black or red button.

PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE SLICED

• All types of cold cuts (raw, cooked, smoked).
• Meat without bone (raw or cooked, at a temperature not less than + 3 °C).
• Vegetables (all types).

PRODUCTS THAT MUST NOT BE SLICED:

• Frozen or deep-frozen food.
• Food containing bones (meat or fish).
• Any other non-food product.
• Cheese.

Maintenance

CLEANING THE SLICER
The machine must always be accurately cleaned at least once a day, and more often if necessary. Always use protective gloves.

DISASSEMBLING THE MACHINE FOR CLEANING

• Disconnect the plug from the mains.
• Turn the gauge plate know to ‘0’.
• Remove the various components as described in the following paragraphs.
• Unscrew (counterclockwise) the blade guard tie-rod.
• If the blade guard is blocked, press on the rod knob to move it a little.
• Extract the rod and remove the blade guard using for this operation only the side knobs.
• Loosen and remove the two fixing screws with knurled head.
• Remove the slice guard.
  To clean the machine body and the blade use only a cloth damped with water and biodegradable lathery detergent having 7-8 pH and at a temperature not below + 30°C. Do not clean the machine by using water or vapor sprays or similar systems.

WARNING:
Use scratch-proof and non-slip gloves to carry out the following operations. Proceed carefully and pay attention to what you are doing. DANGER OF CUTTING!

• Blade sharpening: regularly (intervals and duration obviously depend on the use of the machine, time of use and type of product sliced).
• Lubrication of carriage sliding guides: once a week.
• Lubrication of product grip sliding bar: once a week.
• Adjustment of motor belt tension: as required.
•  Checking the power supply cord conditions and of the gland plate: from time to time.

WARNING
Maintenance must always be carried out when the machine is disconnected from the mains and if no other position is specifically required, with the thickness control knob on ‘0’.

The following maintenance operations are to be entrusted only to personnel authorized by the manufacturer:

• Replacing the blade.
• Replacing the sharpener stones.
• Replacing the motor transmission belt.
• Replacing electrical system components under the machine base.
• Repairing structural parts, repairing the components under the base.

BLADE SHARPENING

Before proceeding, clean the machine accurately as explained in the previous paragraphs.

WARNING
Sharpening can be done only up to 12 mm of the blade diameter value. Beyond this value, the BLADE MUST BE REPLACED ONLY by personnel AUTHORIZED BY THE MANUFACTURER.

SHARPENING MODELS WITH SEPARATE SHARPENER

1. Clean the blade accurately using denaturized alcohol to de-grease it.
2. Turn the graduated knob (1) to the left to open completely.
3. Remove the sharpener from its box, unscrew the knurled knob and insert the threaded metallic pin inside the hole (2) provided for on the product tray so that the two emery wheels are turned towards the blade. Snap into place by pressing on the lower wheel button (3). The lower wheel must remain inserted for a length equal to half of its diameter between the blade on which it rests and the adjustment plate.
4. Insert the plug into the outlet and operate the switch while using the handle to block the product tray then the sharpener in the above position (4).
5. Allow the blade to rotate for about 30 to 40 seconds then use the switch to stop it. Brush a pencil lightly on the external side of the blade to check for a slight spud.
   We advise performing this operation with the utmost care as the blade is extremely sharp. If some spud is found, restart the blade by maintaining the wheel button (5) pressed for 10 seconds.

SHARPENING VERSIONS WITH BUILT-IN SHARPENER
To sharpen the blade periodically as soon as the cutting capacity decreases. Please proceed as per the following instructions:

1. After disconnecting from the mains, clean the blade accurately using denaturized alcohol to degrease it.
2. Loosen the knob (1) and turn the sharpener (2) by 180° and insert the wheels on the slicer blade. Re-lock the knob (1).
3. Operate the switch (3) and press the button (4).
4. Allow the blade to rotate for about 30 to 40 seconds then use the switch (3) to stop it. Brush a pencil lightly on the external side of the blade to check for a slight spud. We advise performing this operation with the utmost care as the blade is extremely sharp.
5. If some spud is found, operate the switch (3) again for 3 to 4 seconds by pressing the buttons 4 and 5 at the same time.
   DO NOT PROLONG THIS OPERATION BEYOND THE FEW SECONDS MENTIONED OTHERWISE, THE BLADE EDGE WILL WARP.
6. After completing sharpening, we advise cleaning the wheels using a small brush and alcohol.
7. Now return the sharpener to its original position.
   • Spread a small quantity of oil on the bar and move the assembly 3 or 4 times. Clean as required to remove excess of oil.

ADJUSTING THE MOTOR BELT TENSION
After a given period of service an unusual noise may occur because of the belt bedding. In this case, tighten the belt-stretcher on the side of the motor under the machine base.

Troubleshooting

Parts Breakdown

Model MS-IT-0195-S 13607

Electrical Schematics

References

• Omcan
• Disclaimer – Omcan