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Enter Serial No. here._____________________________________ In the event of an enquiry please quote this serial number. www.monoequip.com OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL FLEXI MULTI-MOULDER (HAND FEED) FG105 Flexi moulder RevA19 10-01-19...
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IMPORTANT NOTES ELECTRICAL SAFETY AND ADVICE REGARDING SUPPLEMENTARY ELECTRICAL PROTECTION: Commercial bakeries, kitchens and foodservice areas are environments where electrical appliances may be located close to liquids or operate in and around damp conditions or where restricted movement for installation and service is evident. The installation and periodic inspection of the appliance should only be undertaken by a qualified, skilled and competent electrician, and connected to the correct supply suitable for the load as stipulated by the appliance data label.
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SAFETY SYMBOLS The following safety symbols are used throughout this product documentation and manual (available at www.monoequip.com). Before using your new equipment, read the instruction manual carefully and pay special attention to information marked with the following symbols Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WARNING will result in death or serious injury.
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CONTENTS Section - 1.0 Introduction Section - 2.0 Overall Dimensions Section - 3.0 Specifications Section - 4.0 Safety Section - 5.0 Installation Section - 6.0 Isolation Section - 7.0 Cleaning o Daily o Weekly Section - 8.0 Operating Information Section - 9.0 Operating Machine o Moulding between belts (French stick and petit pan) o Moulding Between Rear Belt &...
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1.0 INTRODUCTION MONO’s 105 Moulder combines the capabilities of traditional bread and French stick moulding machines. Its small footprint and simple controls are of particular benefit in small bakeries. The 105 Moulder will process up to 900 dough pieces an hour. 2.0 OVERALL DIMENSIONS Height: 1825mm.
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3.0 SPECIFICATIONS The supply to this machine must be protected by a 30mA RCD Total power: 0.75kW three phase Capacity: Up to 900 dough pieces processed every hour, between 250g (9oz) and 0.9kg (2lb) in weight and between 125mm (5”) and 760mm (30”) Weight: 430kg Noise level: Less than 85dB.
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4.0 SAFETY Never use a machine in a faulty condition and always report damage. No one under 16 may operate this machine. No one under 18 may clean this machine. Only trained and authorised persons may remove any part that requires a tool to do so. Always ensure hands are dry before touching any electrical appliance (including cable and plug).
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5.0 INSTALLATION Ensure machine is standing on a solid level floor. Lock the two front castors into place. Check machine after installation to ensure drive motor rotation is in the direction of arrow. This should be done with drive V-belt removed. If motor rotation is incorrect, change round any two of the three phase carrying wires.
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ISOLATION To stop the moulder in an emergency switch off at the main isolator, or use the emergency stop button on the front of the machine EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON (TWIST TO RELEASE) Flexi moulder RevA19 10-01-19...
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CLEANING DAILY CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE! - USE PLASTIC SCRAPERS TO REMOVE SUBSTANTIAL DOUGH PIECES PRIOR TO CLEANING. INFEED HOPPER REAR DOOR LARGE FRONT SHEET SMALL FRONT SHEET SIDE DOOR (BOTH SIDES) Isolate the mains supply. Brush infeed hopper area. Pull out and down, large hopper area sheeting to expose rollers. Flexi moulder RevA19 10-01-19...
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4. Set sheeting gap to the widest mark and brush out residue from the area, using a plastic scrapper on the rollers if required. 5. Clean any residue that has been trapped at the bottom of the belt. Scrape exposed surface of the dough-moulding belt with plastic scraper. 6.
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SCRAPER REMOVAL CLOSED OPEN To remove scraper. Slide clips sideways and drop bar down to disengage (one each side). Feed under chute and remove. To refit scraper. Feed scraper into position under chute and lift locating slot on to pin. Slide clip over protruding bolt to hold in position.
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CURLING CHAIN CLEANING Remove scraper as previous section. Lift black knob on right and slide square shaft to the left while lifting out of location. LIFT Place bar diagonally and work out through the top of the machine after unclipping opposite end of chain at the rear.
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Pressure Board Removal REAR BELT SET TO 400 Fully lower the rear-moulding belt using lever (A) and fully lower the pressure board by adjusting handle (B) to setting “400” on the counter. Open rear door. Remove the pressure board by gripping the handle provided, and then lift up and out .
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OFF TAKE TRAY This should be scraped clean with a plastic scraper. OFF TAKE TRAY Brush down all external surfaces of the machine including the stand. • Sweep under machine to remove all debris from the floor. • Spot clean with cloth dampened, disinfecting solution and hot water, paying particular •...
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WEEKLY CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS AS DAILY INSTRUCTIONS AND ALSO: Disconnect power (mains plug). Pull machine away from obstructions. Wipe the stand with a cloth dampened with disinfecting solution and hot water. Scrape and scrub the wheels on the machine. Wipe down all internal surfaces with disinfecting solution and hot water. Dry with a cloth.
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8.0 OPERATING INFORMATION The Moulder should be used on a level floor for the best results. All control levers, handles, etc are best adjusted when moulder is running, although they can be adjusted with the machine stationary. Machine cycle information. The moulding elements consist of two dough guides, two differential sheeting rollers, a guide roller, a stripper roller, a removable curling chain, two endless polyurethane belts rotating in the same direction, a two position deflector, a...
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9.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Ensure the moulder is set up and adequate tins and trays are available before starting. STOP/START BUTTONS All control levers, handles, etc are best adjusted when moulder is running, although they can be adjusted with the machine stationary. Flexi moulder RevA19 10-01-19...
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FRENCH STICK AND PETIT PAN PRODUCTS. Push in pushrod “D” until it engages in locating plate. PUSHROD 1 Set lever “A” to control the length of the dough piece required. 2 Adjust “E” to open or close the sheeting gap of the two infeed rollers. Control settings will vary according to user, dough mixes, product, machine •...
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TIN BREAD & BLOOMERS. Pull out pushrod “D” until it engages in locating plate. Position control lever “A” to position 0 – this ensures the correct transfer of the dough piece after curling and correct discharge of product onto the return conveyor. Adjust handle “E”...
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10.0 MAINTENANCE Refer to cleaning instructions. Maintenance other than cleaning must be carried out by trained maintenance personnel. It is recommended that the bearings, chain, motor, etc. be greased every six months If a belt is tracking to the left or the right. Call in maintenance contractor immediately before any permanent damage can occur.
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11.0 TROUBLESHOOTING The final dough temperature, after mixing, should not exceed the ideal. • (typically 25 - 26 º C). A dough conditioner containing a good relaxant is required. • French dough should be soft but not sticky. • Curling chain should be kept clean. •...
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“V” BELT AND DRIVE INFORMATION DUE TO CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENTS METALWORK MAY BE SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT ON THE MODEL YOU HAVE A900-09-108 A900-06-259 Main Pulley Bearing A900-06-259 Bearing A900-06-242 Bearing A900-09-105 Motor drive Pulley A900-06-227 Bearing UNDER A900-06-259 Bearing A900-21-109 Main drive V belt Flexi moulder RevA19 10-01-19...
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MOULDING BELT DRIVE INFORMATION A900-09-097 A900-06-259 A900-21-092 A900-06-242 BEARING 24T PULLEY BEARING TIMING BELT UNDER A900-09-104 40T PULLEY A900-09-095 28T PULLEY A900-06-259 A900-21-093 BEARING TIMING BELT A900-09-104 40T PULLEY A900-09-094 A900-09-098 34T PULLEY 30T PULLEY UNDER A900-09-096 26T PULLEY A900-06-227 BEARING A900-06-227 UNDER...
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13.0 MOULDER ELECTRICAL INFORMATION Flexi moulder RevA19 10-01-19...
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MONO Equipment Queensway, Swansea West Industrial Park, Swansea, SA5 4EB Tel. +44(0)1792 561234 Fax. 01792 561016 Spares Tel. +44(0)1792 564039 Email:mono@monoequip.com www.monoequip.com As it is our policy to improve our machines continuously, we reserve the right to change specifications without prior notice.
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