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MODEL PRO-9 with Solid State Relay Operation and Service Manual Tenderizer Parts List Starting with Serial No. 30,000 Biro Designed Biro Built IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE This Manual contains important safety instructions which must be strictly followed when using this equipment.
No one should use or service this machine without proper training and supervision. All operators should read and be thoroughly familiar with the procedures contained in this Manual. Even so, BIRO cannot anticipate every circumstance or environment in which its products will be used. You, the owner and operator, must remain alert to the hazards posed by the function of this equipment, particularly the SHARP ROTATING BLADES.
Procedures BEFORE Cleaning, Servicing or Attempting to Unjam or Unclog. • ALWAYS Wear Wire Mesh Safety Gloves When Touching or Handling Stew Cutter Attachments. • NEVER Leave Machine Unattended While Running. • PROMPTLY REPLACE Any Worn or Illegible Warning Labels. • USE ONLY BIRO Parts and Accessories Properly Installed.
9. Turn toggle switch to “OFF” position. 10. Check placement of all warning labels. Machine is ready for trained operators to process product. 11. Contact your local distributor or BIRO directly if you have any questions or problems with the installation or operation of the machine.
NOTE B. Position Rear Comb T3117 into one of the rear slots which is your processing requirement - tenderizing or knitting. See illustration below. The BIRO Tenderizer blades cut deep into the product to sever interconnecting tissue sinew. Two passes are all that is needed with the BIRO-designed Tenderizer to create value-added product from tough, less expensive beef, and hard-to-merchandise products.
2. Make sure Safety Cover is in the down position. DO NOT WEAR GLOVES WHILE OPERATING. 3. Turn ON/OFF toggle switch to “ON” position. 4. Insert the product through the feed slot in Safety Cover. Observe the processing through the Safety Cover. 5.
CLEANING SHARP ROTATING BLADES TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY • ALWAYS Turn Off and Unplug Machine From Power Source and Perform Lockout/Tagout Procedures BEFORE Cleaning, Servicing or Attempting to Unjam or Unclog. • ALWAYS Wear Wire Mesh Safety Gloves When Touching or Handling Stew Cutter Attachments for Removal and Cleaning Purposes Only.
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110°-115°F to loosen particles. STEP 2 Immerse all items in soapy bath of 120°-130°F and clean using the BIRO Cleaning Brush, Item Number T3091-1 CLEANING TENDERIZER, SCORING, CUTLET AND STAR BLADE ASSEMBLIES ALWAYS WEAR WIRE MESH SAFETY GLOVE WHEN...
ASSEMBLY OF PRO-9 TENDERIZER, SCORING CUTLET AND STAR CRADLE ASSEMBLIES NOTE: BIRO RECOMMENDS THE USE OF WIRE SAFETY CLEANING GLOVES WHEN HANDLING CRADLE ASSEMBLIES. STEP 1: Place the empty cradle on table top with plastic handle toward you, left hand cradle end away.
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Unplug electrical cord. Holding the cutting group’s support handle, begin to insert the assembled cutting group into PRO-9 Tenderizer. Open safety cover, insert coupling ends first and then rotate the right hand cradle end back counter-clockwise onto the cutting group supports. Make sure coupling ends are locked into the driving shafts and then pull down cradle lock lever to firmly secure the cutting group.
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RIGHT SIDE VIEW OF CRADLE ASSEMBLY OPERATOR’S NOTES...
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Unplug electrical cord. Holding the cutting group’s support handle, begin to insert the assembled cutting group into PRO-9 Tenderizer. Open safety cover, insert coupling ends first and then rotate the right hand cradle end back counter-clockwise onto the cutting group supports. Make sure coupling ends are locked into the driving shafts and then pull down cradle lock lever to firmly secure the cutting group.
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RIGHT SIDE VIEW OF CRADLE ASSEMBLY OPERATOR’S NOTES...
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ASSEMBLY OF PRO-9 STEW/STRIP CUTTING ASSEMBLIES NOTE: BIRO RECOMMENDS THE USE OF WIRE SAFETY CLEANING GLOVES WHEN HANDLING CRADLE ASSEMBLIES. STEP 1: Place the empty cradle on table top with plastic handle toward you, left hand cradle end away. STEP 2:...
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Unplug electrical cord. Holding the cutting group’s support handle, begin to insert the assembled cutting group into PRO-9 Tenderizer. Open safety cover, insert coupling ends first and then rotate the right hand cradle end back counter-clockwise onto the cutting group supports. Make sure coupling ends are locked into the driving shafts and then pull down cradle lock lever to firmly secure the cutting group.
Attachments. • PROMPTLY REPLACE Any Worn or Illegible Warning Labels. • USE ONLY BIRO Parts and Accessories Properly Installed. A. GENERAL 1. Machine should be generally inspected every time it is cleaned (at least daily) to ensure that it is in good operating condition and has not been damaged or tampered with.
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DO NOT USE THIS MACHINE IF ANY SWITCH FAILS TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. TURN OFF AND UNPLUG MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE AND PERFORM LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURES BEFORE PERFORMING ANY OTHER MAINTENANCE. c. Cradle and Blade Assemblies: The blades and teeth of the Blade Assemblies should be checked for any damage, including broken, bent, or missing teeth, or gouged or bent blades.
SCHEMATIC - 1 MODEL PRO-9 TENDERIZER WIRING DIAGRAM 115-220 VOLTS/1 PHASE 50-60 CYCLE WHITE WHITE WHITE LINE (115V NEUTRAL) (220V HOT) BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK LINE (HOT) INTERLOCK TOGGLE SWITCH SWITCH GREEN GREEN MAIN LINE (GROUND) FRAME SCHEMATIC - 2...
SCHEMATIC - 3 MODEL PRO-9 TENDERIZER WIRING DIAGRAM 220-380-440 VOLTS/3 PHASE 50-60 CYCLE WHITE WHITE WHITE LINE (HOT) LINE (HOT) BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK LINE (HOT) TOGGLE INTERLOCK SWITCH SWITCH GREEN GREEN MAIN LINE (GROUND) FRAME SCHEMATIC - 4 MODEL PRO-9 TENDERIZER...
ITEM NO. TA3168-3 STANDARD DUTY TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY STARTING w/ SERIAL No. 52902 SERVICE REPLACEMENT STARTING w/ SERIAL No. 40299 Item No. Description TA3168-3 Gear Box Assembly w/ Pulley, SD MC-40 Gear Box Vent PHS008S Pan Head Screw, 8-32 x 1¼, SS SHS015S Idler Gear Shaft Screw SSS03NPS...
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2V POLY FLEX BELT & PULLEY PARTS STARTING w/ SERIAL No. 63504 (See Parts List Below for Correct Motor) Item No. Description T3020-8-4 Driven Pulley Woodruff Key T3020-9 Driven Pulley, 2V, 4 x ½, SD & HD 60HZ-SD 85 & 105 RPM 60HZ-HD 115 &...
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Waterproof Toggle Half Boot VTS7205 “Press to Reset” Plate -Not Shown The Lexan Safety Cover for the Pro-9 has been redesigned to comply with current international standards. It is now 1¾ inch (44mm) taller than the former design and completely interchangable with the previous safety cover which is no longer available.
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BASE AND ENCLOSURE COMPONENTS Item No. Description Item No. Description CB60S Carriage bolt, ¼-20 x ½, SS T3184-2 Switch Bracket, Control Circuit PHS023S Pan Head Screw, 10-24 x ⅜, SS T3185M-120 Solid State Relay, 115/220V SSS17S T3248-1 Cradle Rest Bar Gear Box Pulley Set Screw T3248-4 T3001/04-4...
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PRO-9 SD & HD BASE FRAME PARTS LIST (REAR VIEW) STARTING WITH S/N: 40299 ON Item No. Description Item No. Description CB60S LWET03S Case Screw, ¼-20 x ½, carriage bolt Grounding Shakeproof Washer CB61S PHS002S Case Screw, ¼-20 x ¾, carriage bolt...
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¼” STEW CRADLE ASSEMBLY Item No. Description TA3130-9A Stew Cradle Assembly, Complete, ¼” TA3131-9 Stew Front Blade Assembly, ¼” TA3132-9 Stew Back Blade Assembly, ¼” HHS040S Hex Head Screw, ¼ x 20 x ¾ HHS046S Hex Head Screw, ¼ x 20 x 1 HHS048S Hex Head Screw, ¼...
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STAR CRADLE ASSEMBLY Item No. Description TA3130-36 Star Cradle Assembly, Complete TA3331 Star Blade Assembly, Front TA3332 Star Blade Assembly, Back HHS040S Hex Head Screw, ¼ x 20 x ¾ HHS046S Hex Head Screw, ¼ x 20 x 1 HHS048S Hex Head Screw, ¼...
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¾” STEW CRADLE ASSEMBLY STEW CRADLE PARTS LISTING STEW ASSEMBLIES Item No. Description Item No. Description TA3130-1A T3031-1 Stew, Front Spacer for ¾” width Stew Cradle Assembly Complete, ¾” wide TA3130-2A T3031-2 Stew, Front Spacer for 1” width Stew Cradle Assembly Complete, 1” wide TA3130-3A T3031-3 Stew, Front Spacer for 1¼”...
PARTS ORDERING Important: Must have Serial Number when ordering parts. Please contact your nearest authorized BIRO service agency for any repair parts required on your BIRO -Sir Steak Model Pro-9 Tenderizer. Additional information or authorized referral assistance may be obtained from:...
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Item Number Description Item Number Description T3052 Idler gear shaft washer T3169 Knife drive coupling, front w/ pin, SD T3170 T3059-3-2 Caution decal for safety cover Knife drive coupling, back w/ pin, SD T3059-5-3 T3171 Warning label Knife drive coupling, front & back w/ pin, HD T3064 T3171-1 Safety cover hinge spring...
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ASSEMBLY NUMBERS FOR THE PRO-9 MACHINE Item Number Description Item Number Description TA3006-2 TA3130-21 Case top assembly w/out switches #50420 on Scoring cradle complete FT 2” BK 1⅞” TA3006-2C TA3130-22 CSA case top assembly w/out switches Scoring cradle complete FT 1⅞” BK 1⅞”...
SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS T3059-9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS T3059-8 CAUTION KEEP HANDS CLEAR OF MOVING PARTS AT FEED AND DISCHARGE AREA. DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE CLEANING OR SERVICING. T3059-5-3 T3059-3-2...
OPERATOR’S SIGNATURE PAGE WARNING READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE SIGNING BELOW MY SIGNATURE ATTESTS THAT I HAVE COMPLETELY READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL. I REALIZE THAT THIS MACHINE, IF OPERATED CARELESSLY, CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TO MYSELF AND OTHERS. NAME (PRINT) SIGNATURE SUPERVISOR’S...
The warranty card must be returned to The BIRO Manufacturing Company for proper registra- tion. If no warranty card is returned to BIRO, the warranty period will begin from the date the machine was originally shipped from the factory.
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