Slicer/Applicator
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All-Electric Power System
The slicing heads are driven by an electric servo motor power system. Controls are all
electrical and controlled by a Programmed Logic Controller through an Operator Interface. A
typical single head all-electric slicer is shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2. Typical Single-Head All-Electric Slicer (To Be Provided).
Note: Both types of slicers are described in this manual. When a section applies to only one type
of system, it is identified in the section heading.
Safety Cabinetry
The cutting blade and drive mechanism for the blade are completely enclosed to provide maximum
safety for the operator. Access to the blade is easy with doors and removable covers.
Optionally provided proximity switches sense guard door closure and cut power to the slicer when
one of the doors is opened. The blade drive pulleys coast to a stop if they are running when a door
is opened.
Mechanically interlocked, defeat-proof safety switches are available as an option for guard doors.
These switches act as locks, preventing the doors from being opened until the machine has been shut
off and the blade drive pulleys have stopped rotating. The slicer must have power applied before
these switches will operate and allow the doors to be opened. A Safety Interlock Switch Locations
drawing included with the drawings at the end of the manual shows the location of the interlock
switches.
CAUTION: The safety cabinetry described above prevents an operator from gaining access to
the cutting blade from any position around the machine while the blade is running.
A conveying device under the slicer prevents the operator from access to the cutting
blade from beneath the machine. If the slicer is operated without a conveying
device in place, then steps must be taken to keep personnel from moving under the
slicer while it is operating.
Lubrication –
All Electric Slicers
Each slicing head has two grease points.
One is on the end of the rod connecting the
offset crank to the cluster box and one is on
the crank bearing. Grease all fittings after
each washdown to purge excess water from
the bearings and increase component life.
Use FML-2 Lubriplate or equivalent USDA
approved grease.
Figure 3. Grease Points
Crank
Bearing
Grease
Point
Connecting
Rod Grease
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