Univex VS2000 Operator's Manual

Univex VS2000 Operator's Manual

Vegetable slicer/shredder
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VS2000 VEGETABLE
SLICER/SHREDDER
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Persons under age 18 are not permitted to operate or have accessibility to
operate this equipment per U.S. Dept. Of Labor Employment Standards
Administration Fact Sheet No. ESA913.
VS2000 REV A

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  • Page 1 VS2000 VEGETABLE SLICER/SHREDDER OPERATOR’S MANUAL Persons under age 18 are not permitted to operate or have accessibility to operate this equipment per U.S. Dept. Of Labor Employment Standards Administration Fact Sheet No. ESA913. VS2000 REV A...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION PAGE TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................1 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS .....................1 INSPECTION ..........................2 SAFETY ..........................3-4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ....................6 VEGETABLE PREPARATION ATTACHMENT VS9 .............7 GRATING AND SHREDDING ATTACHMENT VS9H ............8 PLATE UNIT ASSEMBLY AND USE ..................9 GRATER, SHREDDER AND JULIENNE PLATE ASSEMBLY...........10 LOADING PLATES INTO THE VS9/VS9H HOUSING............11 PROCESSING PRODUCT .....................12 DISMOUNTING AND DISASSEMBLY ................12...
  • Page 3: Inspection

    INSPECTION The VS2000 drive assembly has been inspected and tested at the factory, however the user should perform an external inspection and electrical check prior to use. The electrical data listed on the nameplate of the drive unit should be the same as the user’s electrical supply. Any damage should be reported to the carrier immediately and any shortage or deviation of parts should be reported to Univex Corporation.
  • Page 4: Safety

    WIPE DOWN THE EXTERIOR OF THE DRIVE UNIT ONLY, NEVER HOSE DOWN OR IMMERSE THE DRIVE UNIT IN WATER. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE DRIVE ASSEMBLY. PLEASE CONTACT UNIVEX CORPORATION FOR THE NUMBER OF THE NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE AGENT IN YOUR AREA FOR ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIR.
  • Page 5: Safety

    BEFORE MOUNTING THE VS9 TO THE VS2000 POWER UNIT, MAKE SURE THE FRONT HOUSING IS SECURELY LATCHED. THE THUMB SCREW SHOULD BE FIRMLY SNUGGED IMMEDIATELY AFTER MOUNTING THE VS9 TO THE VS2000 POWER UNIT. DO NOT OPERATE THE VS2000 WITHOUT THE THUMB SCREW SECURELY TIGHTENED. Page 4...
  • Page 6 OVERALL VIEW OF THE VS2000 FIGURE 1 CIRCUIT BREAKER (ON BACK) VS9 / SV9H (CANADA ONLY) POWER SWITCH FEED PLATE POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO) FEED HOPPER PAGE 5...
  • Page 7: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The VS2000 vegetable slicer/shredder should be set on a level, stable surface and in an area that is convenient for the operator with sufficient clearance around the unit for safe operation. Before installing the VS9 attachment, make sure the PTO adapter is properly installed on the drive shaft.
  • Page 8: Vegetable Preparation Attachment Vs9

    VEGETABLE PREPARATION ATTACHMENTS SLICING VS9 SLICING ATTACHMENT FIGURE 3 STANDARD EQUIPMENT Standard finish anodized aluminum housing with. hinged feed chute door, latch and feed pusher. ADJUSTABLE “S” KNIFE ASSEMBLY FIGURE 4 Adjustable “S” knife assembly with hardened stainless steel knife and #12 rear hub. Typical usage: LETTUCE RADISHES...
  • Page 9: Grating And Shredding Attachment Vs9H

    Stainless steel 5/16 shredder plate. CAUTION: The VS2000 should not be used for any of the applications listed below. Failure to observe these guidelines may result in damage to the VS2000 and will void the manufacture’s warranty. Do not use the VS2000 to drive a meat grinder.
  • Page 10: Plate Unit Assembly And Use

    Failure to tighten the thrust bearing will damage the VS9 and the VS2000 power unit. NOTE: The thrust bearing requires a left hand twist to tighten. WARNING: Adjustments for thickness must never be attempted while the VS2000 is under power or severe personnel injury can occur. Page 9...
  • Page 11: Grater, Shredder And Julienne Plate Assembly

    THE GRATER, SHREDDER AND JULIENNE PLATE ASSEMBLY To fit the plate of your choice to the hub and shaft, line up the key hole slots on the plate with the locating pins on the hub, slip the plate over the pins and secure it by turning the plate in a clockwise direction until it shoulders up firmly on the pins.
  • Page 12: Loading Plates Into The Vs9/Vs9H Housing

    LOADING PLATE UNITS INTO THE VS9 HOUSING With the VS9 resting on a stable working surface, unlatch the front housing and swing it toward you. Lift the assembled plate unit and insert it into the rear housing. Lift the shaft lock pin and seat the plate unit with a gentle twist.
  • Page 13: Processing Product

    With the feed plate, gently push the product into the rotating plate unit. If you experience a problem in processing, shut the VS2000 power unit off and refer to the trouble shooting guide on page 14.
  • Page 14: Cleaning

    LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS FIGURE 9 Univex recommends the use of Petrol-Gel for all your food preparation equipment. It may be purchased at your local food equipment supply company, or purchased directly from Univex Corporation (Part No.4400408) After every cleaning apply a thin coating of sanitary petroleum jelly to all bearing surfaces. Do not use vegetable oil.
  • Page 15: Trouble Shooting Guide

    CAUTION: Review all safety notes and disconnect the electrical power supply to the power source equipment before attempting corrective measures. TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION 1. VS2000 power unit is under 1.1 PTO adapter missing from 1.1 Replace PTO adapter. power but plate will not turn. power take-off assembly.
  • Page 16: Warranty

    Any work to be performed under this warranty must be performed between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm local time, Monday through Friday. Univex will not cover overtime charges of any kind. Please call the Univex Warranty Service Department at 800-258-6358 to report warranty claims before arranging repair or attempting to return the unit to Univex Corporation.

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