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  • Page 1 Slicer A400 / A400FB Instruction manual 6.054.98.5.10.06 en...
  • Page 2 All rights reserved Tous droits réservés Reservados todos los derechos Tutti i diritti riservati © 05/2014 Bizerba GmbH & Co. KG, 72336 Balingen P.O. Box 10 01 64 72301 Balingen, Germany Telephone (+49 7433) 12-0, Fax (+49 7433) 12-2696 Email: marketing@bizerba.com...
  • Page 3 Chapter index About these instructions About this machine Safety instructions Installation Machine and operating elements Operation Troubleshooting Maintenance Technical data Appendix 6.054.98.5.10.06 en...
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Machine description ......... . 2 - 2.2.1 Descriptions of components A400 ......2.2.2 Descriptions of components A400FB .
  • Page 6 Contents Instruction manual A400 / A400FB Option A400FB openWorld ........4 - 4.5.1...
  • Page 7 Instruction manual A400 / A400FB Contents Blade sharpening ..........
  • Page 8 Contents Instruction manual A400 / A400FB 0 - 4 6.054.98.5.10.06 en...

  • Page 9: About These Instructions

    The machine may only be operated by trained personnel over the age of 14. This means that the operator has to be familiar with the contents of these operating instructions. Installation, maintenance and repair must be performed by Bizerba authorized specialists only.

  • Page 10: Warnings

    About these instructions Instruction manual A400 / A400FB Warnings Warnings are divided into danger levels by the signal word above the warning symbol. Structure of warnings and meaning of signal words are described in these instructions as follows. DANGER Source of danger with high risk of imminent danger to persons!

  • Page 11: About This Machine

    This Bizerba slicer is technical work equipment intended for commercial use only. It may only be operated by instructed personnel over the age of 14. The A400 / A400FB is a slicer that automatically feeds, slices and delivers according to the respective program that is set.

  • Page 12: Machine Description

    About this machine Instruction manual A400 / A400FB Machine description Type designations or versions A402 = Depositing table version with 200 mm carriage A404 = Depositing table version with 400 mm carriage A406 = Depositing table version with 600 mm carriage...

  • Page 13: Descriptions Of Components A400

    The total vibration of the items, which get into contact with hand and arm is below 2.5 m/s and therefore below the required limited value. 2.2.1 Descriptions of components A400 Fig. 1: Descriptions of components A400 The machine is available in different versions. The figure shows an example: Blade guard ring Blade...
  • Page 14 About this machine Instruction manual A400 / A400FB Drive housing Rating plate Depositing table Gauge plate Rear wall Depositing arm Feed roller with cam Chain frame Main switch Operating and display panel on motor tower (optional on drive housing) 2 - 4...

  • Page 15: Descriptions Of Components A400Fb

    Instruction manual A400 / A400FB About this machine 2.2.2 Descriptions of components A400FB Fig. 2: Descriptions of components A400FB The machine is available in different versions. The figure shows an example: Blade guard ring Blade Blade cover product support Product holder complete with remnant holder...

  • Page 16: Accessories

    Feed roller with cam Chain frame Main switch Operating and display panel on motor tower (optional on drive housing) 2.2.3 Accessories Only use the original Bizerba spare parts and accessories in order to ensure safe and trouble-free operations. standard – Instruction manual –...

  • Page 17: Disposal Of The Machine / Environmental Protection

    To ensure that the machine is recycled environmentally friendly, return the machine to the manufacturer or the dealer after intended use has expired. Naturally, Bizerba and its dealers will take back free of charge old machines no longer in operation.
  • Page 18 About this machine Instruction manual A400 / A400FB 2 - 8 6.054.98.5.10.06 en...

  • Page 19: Safety Instructions

    Protective devices may not be removed, modified or bypassed. DANGER Open the electrical installation area! Risk of life from electric current. – The electrical installation area may only be opened by Bizerba Service. – Pull power plug before moving the machine. WARNING Unauthorized persons! Serious injuries to fingers and hands and damage to health.

  • Page 20: Safety Instructions For Transport And Installation

    Safety instructions Instruction manual A400 / A400FB Safety instructions for transport and installation CAUTION Carriage might move due to its unladen weight. Risk of hand injuries due to crushing! – Be careful when unpacking. Safety instructions during operation, slicing WARNING Rotating blade! Cut-injuries.

  • Page 21: Protective And Safety Equipment

    Check if the machine is complete before it is re-started. – Check if components are positioned correctly and firmly. – Only use original Bizerba spare parts and accessories. Protective and safety equipment – Blade guard ring, stationary, cannot be removed –...

  • Page 22: Plates On Machine

    Safety instructions Instruction manual A400 / A400FB Plates on machine Beware of hazardous electric charge Fig. 3: Warning sign: Flash sign Beware of magnetic field Fig. 4: Warning sign: Magnetic field Only use and service after the instruc- tion manual has been read Fig.

  • Page 23: Installation

    Installation and assembly Installation, start-up, as well as instructions on how to operate, clean, maintain and service the device are provided for the first time by the relevant Bizerba customer services or the Bizerba trade consultant. Only lift the machine at the lifting straps. The drawing "Packing/unpacking the machine" is included.

  • Page 24: Electrical Connection

    Installation Instruction manual A400 / A400FB The installation surface needs to: – provide sufficient space, Dimensions, see chapter 9.1 – be horizontal and flat – be slip-proof and tilt-proof – be stable and rigid, Machine weight, see chapter 9.1 The recommended table height is approx. 800 mm.

  • Page 25: Start-Up

    Bizerba machines Start-up Initial start-up as well as instructions on how to operate, clean, maintain and service the machine are initially provided by the responsible Bizerba service department or by a Bizer- ba specialist. 4.3.1 Switching the slicer on Press the green key <I>.

  • Page 26: Option A400Fb Openworld

    Installation Instruction manual A400 / A400FB Option A400FB openWorld Option openWorld allows easy connection of A400FB slicers to automatic packaging ma- chines, film or tray dispensers via configurable communication interfaces. You may choose from the following conveyor belts: 2-lane conveyor belt, 2 x 115 mm Fig.

  • Page 27: Installation Of Conveying Belts And Light Sensor

    Instruction manual A400 / A400FB Installation Selectable are: – Light sensor – Insertion plate set and remnant holder – External switch off option 4.5.1 Installation of conveying belts and light sensor For a detailed description, please see chapter 8.5 Use both hands to hold the conveyor belt on its sides.
  • Page 28 Installation Instruction manual A400 / A400FB Adjustment of conveyor belt to the packages running in parallel Turn stop latches at side of conveyor belt. A bracing of max. 35 mm with 2-track conveyor belt and 2x 25°mm with 3-track conveyor belt in total are possible to ad- just the tracks to the packages running in parallel.

  • Page 29: Installation Of Insertion Plate Set And Remnant Holder

    Instruction manual A400 / A400FB Installation 4.5.2 Installation of insertion plate set and remnant holder Insertion plate set The plates are variable in their use and can be adjusted to different product and packaging sizes. Place the insertion plate with the threa- ded bolt into the required aperture of the basset.

  • Page 30: Switch Off Optional, External

    Check if the machine is complete before it is re-started. – Check if components are positioned correctly and firmly. – Only use original Bizerba spare parts and accessories. 4.5.3 Switch off optional, external This option allows disconnecting specified slicer drives from the drive electronics by means of a contactor.

  • Page 31: I/O Interface

    Instruction manual A400 / A400FB Installation 4.5.4 I/O interface Connect the slicer to a packaging machine, foil or tray dispenser: Remove the catch of the interface on the left side of the slicer. Insert synchronization plug into inter- face. Fig. 19: Communication interface...
  • Page 32 Installation Instruction manual A400 / A400FB The signal deriving from the light barrier or sensor will be transmitted to the synchroniza- tion plug. 4 - 10 6.054.98.5.10.06 en...

  • Page 33: Machine And Operating Elements

    Instruction manual A400 / A400FB Machine and operating elements Machine and operating elements Operating and display panel Operating of machine is done via function keys. Fig. 20: Operating and display panel Function keys <ON switch> (green) Lamp lights (white) when the machine is switched on <OFF switch>...
  • Page 34 Machine and operating elements Instruction manual A400 / A400FB <Clean> key The slice thickness is automatically set to smaller -1 mm. The cleaning station appears in the display, The carriage can only be tilted in this setting <Grind> key The slice thickness is automatically set to higher +15 mm.

  • Page 35: Icons On Display

    Instruction manual A400 / A400FB Machine and operating elements Program key <Save> Save new PLU to memory or overwrite or delete existing PLU. The PLU station appears in the display. Icons on display Slice thickness Fanning space lengthwise or crossways...

  • Page 36: Workstation

    Machine and operating elements Instruction manual A400 / A400FB Fan longitudinally Fan transversely Fan lengthwise multi-layer (only for table- mounted machines) Fan transversely multi-layer (only for table-mounted machines) Shaving (special depositing arm is required) Equal distribution of sliced product on delivery device...

  • Page 37: Depositing Station

    Instruction manual A400 / A400FB Machine and operating elements Fig. 21: Workstation <F1> Reduce slice thickness <F2> Reduce fanning space <F3> Reduce number of slices <F4> Number of carriage strokes <F5> To depositing station <F6> To measuring station <F7> Increase slice thickness <F8>...

  • Page 38: Measuring Station

    Machine and operating elements Instruction manual A400 / A400FB Fig. 22: Depositing station <F1> Stacking <F2> Fan longitudinally <F3> Fan lengthwise multi-layer <F4> Shaving <F5> Reduce distance between rows <F6> Distributed depositing <F7> Double stacking <F8> Fan transversely <F9> Fan transversely, multi-layer <F11>...

  • Page 39: Plu Station

    Instruction manual A400 / A400FB Machine and operating elements Fig. 23: Measuring station <F1> Product length <F2> Product height <F3> Product width <F7> Product length <F8> Product height <F9> Product width <F10> Reset to standard values <F11> In-between sizes <F12> Back to workstation...

  • Page 40: Information Station

    Machine and operating elements Instruction manual A400 / A400FB Fig. 24: PLU station <F1> Page backward <F2> PLU5 <F3> PLU6 <F4> PLU7 <F5> PLU8 <F6> Page forward <F8> PLU5 <F9> PLU6 <F10> PLU7 <F11> PLU8 <F12> Back to workstation Data records PLU 1 to PLU 8 are predefined programs to ensure that they cannot be overwritten.

  • Page 41: Grinding Station

    Instruction manual A400 / A400FB Machine and operating elements Fig. 25: Information station <F1> Contrast of display <F2> Set day counter to zero <F4> Activate / deactivate password <F5> To service station <F7> Contrast of display <F12> Back to workstation...

  • Page 42: Cleaning Station

    Machine and operating elements Instruction manual A400 / A400FB Fig. 26: Grinding station <F7> Blade on <F9> Blade off Comment: Exit the grinding station by pushing on <Clean>. 5.10 Cleaning station This display appears after pushing on <Clean>. Comment: Do not switch off machine yet. Table, sliced product feed, slice thickness and depositing arm run in the cleaning setting.

  • Page 43: Paper Holder

    Instruction manual A400 / A400FB Machine and operating elements Fig. 27: Cleaning station 5.11 Paper holder The paper holder is used when the sliced product has to be delivered straight on to paper or foil. Positioning of several sheets of paper or film:...

  • Page 44: Product Support

    Machine and operating elements Instruction manual A400 / A400FB 5.12 Product support The correctly positioned product support prevents unstable or short product from deflecting or tipping over during slicing. Position the support; the sliced product is in the feed carriage: Loosen the handle on the carriage.

  • Page 45: Operation

    Instruction manual A400 / A400FB Operation Operation Inserting and slicing product The machine may not be operated without a table or conveyor belt. The machine is switched on, all functioning parts are in or move into their basic setting. Carriage 200/400 mm with product holder, product feeding carriage and product clamp Move carriage towards operator.
  • Page 46 Operation Instruction manual A400 / A400FB Pull the lever towards the operator while at the same time pushing the guide manually up to the stop plate. Position the Sliced products support Fig. 33: Unlocking product feed Carriage 600 mm with Sliced product holder:...
  • Page 47 Instruction manual A400 / A400FB Operation To safely slice leftover pieces the end of the sliced product has to be cut off. 6.054.98.5.10.06 en 6 - 3...
  • Page 48 Operation Instruction manual A400 / A400FB 6 - 4 6.054.98.5.10.06 en...

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    Switch off machine immediately if untypical noises are heard or if there is a suspected risk of injury. Call the responsible Customer Service if you are unable to rectify the fault yourself. Please provide your Bizerba customer service point with the following details: – Machine type (see rating plate), –...
  • Page 50 Troubleshooting Instruction manual A400 / A400FB 7 - 2 6.054.98.5.10.06 en...

  • Page 51: Maintenance

    Instruction manual A400 / A400FB Maintenance Maintenance Preparation for cleaning Clean thoroughly: – before putting into operation – depending on use and application frequency – if extremely soiled, several times a day – after sharpening – after a longer down time...

  • Page 52: Removing Components

    Maintenance Instruction manual A400 / A400FB Removing components CAUTION Chain, driver and gripper hooks, scraper edge! Stab and cut wounds. Twisted guide cogs or chain hooks can cause malfunctions. – Always wear cut-proof gloves when cleaning. – Avoid touching the chain hooks.
  • Page 53 Instruction manual A400 / A400FB Maintenance Conveyor belt A400FB Pull the light barrier upwards out of the holder and hang in to the holder of the machine. Fig. 37: Light sensor Tilt the lock on the belt support back- wards in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 54 Maintenance Instruction manual A400 / A400FB Use both hands to hold on to the sides of the center of the conveyor belt and tilt it towards you and then lift it up. Place the belt carefully on to an even surface.
  • Page 55 Instruction manual A400 / A400FB Maintenance Guide cam Loosen the clamp handle on the frame and remove guide cam from between the transport chains. Fig. 43: Guide cam Product holder 200/400 mm carriage Loosen star knob. Lift out the holder casing in upwards di- rection.
  • Page 56 Maintenance Instruction manual A400 / A400FB Product holder 600 mm carriage Loosen the star-grip handle on the car- riage. Lift out the holder casing in upwards di- rection. Fig. 46: Product holder product support Loosen star knob on guide element.

  • Page 57: Cleaning

    Instruction manual A400 / A400FB Maintenance Deflector Loosen deflector from magnet lock and move upwards. Fig. 49: Deflector Now the machine is ready for cleaning. Cleaning CAUTION Splash water! If water gets into the machine it can damage electric components.
  • Page 58 Maintenance Instruction manual A400 / A400FB Blade cleaning Press a wet disposable cleaning cloth against the blade surface and slowly wipe away from the center. Clean the back of the blade in the same manner. After this process, repeat using a dry disposable cleaning cloth.
  • Page 59 Instruction manual A400 / A400FB Maintenance Wipe gauge plate away from blade. Never wipe towards the blade. Fig. 54: Gauge plate Wipe carriage. Leave surfaces dry in the air. Fig. 55: Carriage 6.054.98.5.10.06 en 8 - 9...

  • Page 60: Cleaning Plan For Slicing Machines

    Maintenance Instruction manual A400 / A400FB Cleaning plan for slicing machines Work steps Recommen- Procedure Cleaning devices Notes ded cleaning agents Preparatory Close slice thick- measures ness, switch off machine, pull out power plug Disassemble in accordance all removable with instruction...
  • Page 61 Instruction manual A400 / A400FB Maintenance Work steps Recommen- Procedure Cleaning devices Notes ded cleaning agents Rinse Drinking water Max. 50°C tem- Disposable other machine perature depend. cleaning cloth on when grease Water pipe removed parts can be easily re-...

  • Page 62: Preparing The Machine For Operation

    Maintenance Instruction manual A400 / A400FB The cleaning agent can be acquired from the BIZERBA customer services: Description Order No. Packaging unit P3-steril 50003250000 5 liters P3-riksan 50003270000 5 liters P3-alcodes 50003260000 5 liters Clean Station 50003280000 H1-Service-Oil 94008900022 400 ml...
  • Page 63 Instruction manual A400 / A400FB Maintenance Carriage Tilt the carriage in the direction of the ar- row. Using the handle screw into place on the carriage foot. Fig. 58: Tilting carriage Feeding carriage 200/400 mm carriage Insert the carriage plate into the channel along the sliced product holder guide and screw tight with the star grip screw.
  • Page 64 Maintenance Instruction manual A400 / A400FB Product holder 600 mm carriage Insert the holder casing into the groove. Screw tight with the star grip screw. Fig. 61: Product holder product support Push product support onto guide ele- ment, tighten star knob.
  • Page 65 Instruction manual A400 / A400FB Maintenance Chain frame Install chain frame with swiveled in feed roller from the top in the holding fixtures and drive shaft. Fig. 64: Chain frame Depositing arm Push depositing arm onto carriage shaft and turn until the hub catches the groove.
  • Page 66 Maintenance Instruction manual A400 / A400FB Conveyor belt A400FB Use both hands to hold the conveyor belt on its sides. Put the belt bearing down onto the take- up pin, keeping it in a slight tilted posi- tion. Fig. 67: Insert conveyor belt...

  • Page 67: Blade Sharpening

    – Check if components are positioned correctly and firmly. – Only use original Bizerba spare parts and accessories. Blade sharpening Re-sharpening is necessary if the slicing result is unsatisfactory. The time intervals are dependent on the wear and tear of the blade and/or its operating usage as also the properties and conditions of the product.

  • Page 68: Preparation For Sharpening

    Maintenance Instruction manual A400 / A400FB If sharpening stones are worn, replace stones. Replacement parts are supplied by Bizerba customer services. When replacing, do not confuse sharpening and honing stones. 8.6.2 Preparation for sharpening On the operating panel press <Clean> , see chapter 5.10.

  • Page 69: Sharpening

    Instruction manual A400 / A400FB Maintenance Hold on to the sharpener in this position and use the star grip screw to clamp it to the gauge plate. Fig. 72: Clamping the sharpener 8.6.3 Sharpening Wear eye protection! Hearing protection is recommended.

  • Page 70: Honing

    Maintenance Instruction manual A400 / A400FB 8.6.4 Honing Start the blade motor with the key <F7>. Set handwheel marking to "2". The honing stone is engaged. Hone until right-hand blade edge shows a honing bevel of approx. 0.5 - 1 mm which is (after approx.

  • Page 71: Removing Sharpening Dust

    Instruction manual A400 / A400FB Maintenance 8.6.6 Removing sharpening dust – Slice thickness to "0" – Power plug is pulled – Wear cut-resistant gloves – Blade cover removed Press dry disposable cleaning towel to blade surface and slowly clean from center to outside.

  • Page 72: Care Of Machine, Servicing, Maintenance

    Check if the machine is complete before it is re-started. – Check if components are positioned correctly and firmly. – Only use original Bizerba spare parts and accessories. Care of machine, servicing, maintenance The entire machine must be thoroughly cleaned based on usage, but at least twice a day.
  • Page 73 WARNING Changing the blade! Severe injuries and damage to property. – For safety reasons, the blade may only be changed by Bizerba customer service. – Wear cut-proof gloves and shoes with toe caps. 6.054.98.5.10.06 en 8 - 23...
  • Page 74 Maintenance Instruction manual A400 / A400FB 8 - 24 6.054.98.5.10.06 en...

  • Page 75: Technical Data

    Instruction manual A400 / A400FB Technical data Technical data Dimensions A402 A404 A406 Outer dimensions 850 x 800 mm 1050 x 800 mm = 41.4" x 1255 x 800 mm 31.5" Work area 1010 x 850 mm 1210 x 850 mm = 47.7" x 1280 x 850 mm 33.5"...

  • Page 76: Voltage Supply

    Technical data Instruction manual A400 / A400FB A402FB A404FB A406FB Outer dimensions 850 x 1,710 mm 1050 x 1,710 mm = 1255 x 1,710 mm = 41.4" x 67.4" 49.4" x 67.4" Height on stand (dis- 1,535 mm 1,535 mm = 60.5"...

  • Page 77: Ambient Conditions

    Instruction manual A400 / A400FB Technical data Ambient conditions – Surrounding temperature for operation and storage: -10 to +40°C (+14 to +104 degF) – Humidity Protection type IP 33. High air humidity and condensation can result in damage to the machine.
  • Page 78 Technical data Instruction manual A400 / A400FB 9 - 4 6.054.98.5.10.06 en...

  • Page 79: Set Programs

    Instruction manual A400 / A400FB Appendix Appendix Set programs Declaration of conformity Declaration of conformity for plastic materials with direct food contact 6.054.98.5.10.06 en...
  • Page 80 Appendix Instruction manual A400 / A400FB Set programs Slicer A400 (table depositing) Slicer A400FB (depositing on conveyor belt) 6.054.98.5.10.06 en...
  • Page 81 The basis for the declaration of conformity is the contract documents (Bizerba pur- chase order documents). In the event of a modification to a machine of the above description that is not coor- dinated with Bizerba or not carried out by Bizerba, this declaration looses its validi- Date: 4/22/2014 Signature of manufacturer: i.
  • Page 82 Functional barriers made of plastic are not used in the specified machine. Information on suppliers or preliminary suppliers can be provided on request. Date: 22 Jul 2013 Signature of manufacturer: i. V. Title of signatory: Ralf Steinhilber Director Food Processing Technology (FPT) Bizerba GmbH & Co. KG 6.054.98.5.10.06 en...

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