Slicer/Applicator
SS-10.DOC:1/26/2007 11:08 AM
Grote Company
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Lubrication -
Hydraulic Slicers
Grease the following bearings after each washdown of the equipment using FML-2 Lubriplate or
equivalent USDA approved grease. The remaining bearings should be greased weekly.
1. Drive side bearing block (Also grease the idle side bearing block on older machines that use
a non-sealed idle side bearing block).
2. Pivot rod ends (product holder box linkage).
3. Product holder box pivot point.
Check the condition of the bearings weekly and replace the bearings when any free movement is
detected. If movement is detected in the idle side drive pulley, replace the entire sealed bearing
assembly.
Self-contained Hydraulic Power System
NOTE: An OSHA Material Safety Data Sheet for the hydraulic oil is in Figure 4.
Some slicers are equipped with a built-in hydraulic power system. Hydraulic pump capacity is
typically six gpm with 60 hz electrical input or five gpm with 50 hz electrical input.
1. Check the reservoir oil level daily and keep it full using medium weight (SAE 10, SSU
213) hydraulic fluid. The black line indicates full and the red line indicates low. The
level should never fall below the red line.
2. Maintain the hydraulic system pressure at the normal operating pressure of 450 psig.
Never allow the machine to exceed 1000 psig.
3. Maximum operating temperature should not exceed 140
o
F (60
o
C).
4. Replace the return line oil filter cartridge after the first 50 hours of operation and every
300 hours thereafter. The oil filter is located inside the hydraulic tank.
Adding Hydraulic Fluid
Add medium weight fluid (SAE 10 or equivalent) if the level falls below the line in the
sight glass liquid level indicator.
1. Remove the tank cover.
2. Pour the hydraulic fluid through a 200 mesh or finer screen until the level
indicator reaches the line on the sight glass.
3. Replace the tank cover and tighten the nuts that hold it in place.
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