Slicer/Applicator
SS-10.DOC:1/26/2007 11:08 AM
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2. Install the blade guide by aligning the locating pins with the slots in the bearing bar.
3. Loosen the two backstop bolts at each end of the blade guide.
4. Check the blade tracking to make sure that it is correct.
5. Verify that the welded joint of the blade is not in the blade guide slot.
6. Adjust the blade guide forward or backward until the blade clearance on one end is between
.03 mm and .3 mm (approximately 1/2 of the band blade thickness). Move the backstop
forward until it contacts the rear of the blade guide. Tighten the backstop bolts and clamp
down that end of the guide.
7. Repeat the procedure on the other end of the blade guide. Adjust the backstops and clamp
down this end of the guide also.
8. Repeat the above two steps until both ends of the blade guide are properly adjusted. Once
the guide is set, hand tighten the two threaded handles located beneath the exit guard.
CAUTION: Do not overtighten. Turn the handles until a slight resistance is felt between
the slides and the center hold-down pins.
9. If applicable, attach the water quick connects to the blade guide.
Blade Motor Belt Drive -
Hydraulic Slicers
On belt drive slicers, the belt that drives the blade pulley should be checked once a month for wear
and proper adjustment. Remove the belt cover and examine the belt. If it is glazed or cracked,
replace the belt. Check the tension in the belt and if it needs changing loosen the mounting bolts for
the blade motor and adjust the tension.
Product Holders
Height Adjustment
The product holder height is the clearance between the bottom edge of the product holder and
the tip of the band blade. This distance should be no less than 1/32" (0.8 mm) and no more than
1/16" (1.6 mm). If there is not sufficient clearance, slice quality will suffer. To check the
clearance, pull the product holder box pull pin and move the product holders across the blade.
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