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Graef VA 802 Operating Manual

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OPERATING MANUAL (Original)
Fully Automatic
Slicing Machine
VA 802
Machine No.:
Year of construction
VA 804
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Technical specifications subject to change
GRAEF (h) Jan. 2010 -CB
VA 806

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  • Page 1 OPERATING MANUAL (Original) Fully Automatic Slicing Machine VA 802 VA 804 VA 806 Machine No.: Year of construction Technical specifications subject to change GRAEF (h) Jan. 2010 -CB...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    General Information ......................5 Safety – Notes on the Warranty ................5 1.1.1. Set-up and Instruction..................5 1.1.2. Proper Use ......................7 1.1.3. Natural Wear....................7 1.1.4. Potential Sources of Danger................8 1.1.5. Workplace.......................9 1.1.6. Authorised Users.....................9 1.1.7. Protective Clothing and Equipment..............9 Description........................10 2.1. Designation of the Machine Parts................10 2.2.
  • Page 3 Maintenance........................51 5.1. Sharpening the Blade..................51 5.1.1. Description of the Blade Sharpener ..............51 5.1.2. Preparing the Machine..................52 5.1.3. Sharpening the Blade..................52 5.2. Changing the Blade....................54 5.3. Lubricating ......................55 Faults and Operating Errors ...................56 Service ...........................58...
  • Page 4 We herewith declare that the design of the machine specified below Slicing Machine Of the types VA 802, VA 802H, VA 804, VA 804FB, VA 806, VA 806FB in the design supplied by us complies with the provisions of the following EC directives:...

  • Page 5: General Information

    1 General Information 1.1 Safety – Notes on the Warranty Fully automatic models VA 802, VA 804 and VA 806 are fitted with safety equipment. They have been tested for safety. Nevertheless, if the machine is used improperly or not as intended, there can be hazards to.
  • Page 6 General Information 1.1.1.1. Set-up site requirements The base must fulfil the following requirements: It must be sufficiently stable, strong, level, flat and non-slip. It must be of sufficient height to allow slicing while standing. It must meet the space requirements listed in “Workspace“ (see Technical Dimensions).

  • Page 7: Proper Use

    Lay and connect the power supply cord so that no-one can fall or trip over it. The machine is designed for use in sales rooms. 1.1.2. Proper Use The fully automatic slicers VA 802/804/806 are designed to slice only the following types of food: Sausage / meat / ham / slicing cheese Do not attempt to slice frozen foods.

  • Page 8: Potential Sources Of Danger

    General Information 1.1.4. Potential Sources of Danger Caution! Danger of injury! Never reach into the area of the moving carriage. Caution! Danger of injury! The blade is sharp and can sever body parts. Your fingers, and especially your thumb, are at risk. For this reason, never reach into the space between the last slice clamp and the blade or the limit stop if the limit stop plate is not completely closed.

  • Page 9: Workplace

    General Information 1.1.5. Workplace Only operate the machine if you are standing in a secure position. Stand in front of the machine so that the power on/off button is facing you. Keep your workplace clean at all times. The machine must be positioned on a solid, even and stable base that can support the weight of the machine and the dynamic forces of the moving parts.

  • Page 10: Description

    Operation 2. Description 2.1. Designation of the Machine Parts Stop plate Blade cover plate Blade Thumb/finger guard Return lever Carriage handle Last slice clamp Last slice clamp handle Carriage Guide rail Locking screw Chain frame handle Chains On button Last slice clamp Off button Operator Slice thickness control...

  • Page 11: Protective Devices

    Operation Special Features VA 802 Lock (VA 802H) Thumb guard Feed carriage with hand support T-handle (VA 802H) 2.2.Protective Devices Device Function Off button Switches the machine off immediately Blade guard ring Prevents accidental contact with the blade Limit stop lock...

  • Page 12: Technical Dimensions

    Operation 2.3.Technical Dimensions VA 802 VA 804 VA 806 Dimensions L x W x H 600 x 880 x 500 mm 600 x 1060 x 500 mm 600 x 1240 x 500 Workspace L x W x H 700 x 920 x 640 mm 700 x 1100 x 640 mm 700 x 1280 x 640...

  • Page 13: Basic Machines Equipment

    Operation 2.4. Basic Machines Equipment The models VA 802, VA 804 and VA 806 of the automatic slicing machine series VA 800 differ in size and have some different carriage characteristics. All models share the same basic features: General information...

  • Page 14: Options

    This means that none of the following equipment is part of models VA 802, VA 804 or VA 806. Please check your order documentation to see which of these options are part of your machine.

  • Page 15: Operation

    Operation 3. Operation 3.1. Operating Controls 3.1.1. Operating Terminal Display (graphical display) Signal lamp Symbol Designation Function Main “OFF“ switch Switches off the machine Main “ON” switch Switches on the machine. The machine is ready for slicing. Signal lamp Shows that the machine is ready for operation Graphical display Indicates number of slices, cutting programme, PLU, slice (only display!)
  • Page 16 Operation Minus button Reduces the edited value Moves UP in the selection menu Reduces the carriage strokes during operation Reset button Cancels the active cutting programme Resets to zero Moves up within the menu hierarchy Confirms an entry Plus button Increases an edited value Moves down in the selection menu Increases the carriage strokes during operation...

  • Page 17: Programmes

    Operation Other Operating Controls Sets the slice thickness Sets the limit stop lock Slice thickness regulator Sets the sharpening mode Clamps and feeds the food to be sliced to the blade Last slice clamp Releases the last slice clamp from the feeder shaft so that it can be moved freely, e.g.
  • Page 18 Operation Example: Select function “Stacking” + 3 x “X button” = 4 stacks 3.2.1.2. Long shingling The long fanning function is for placing the individual slices in rows parallel to the stop. The number of rows can be set using the “X“ button. Up to 4 rows are possible with the standard programme.
  • Page 19 Operation 3.2.1.3. Cross shingling The cross shingling function is for placing the individual slices in rows parallel to the chain frame. The number of rows can be set using the “X“ button. Up to 4 rows are possible with the standard programme. When making preparations, it is recommended to set the slice counter to “000”.
  • Page 20 Operation 3.2.1.5. Offset Function On machines without calibration recognition, the “Offset function” can be used to slightly adjust the laying position on the tray, for example, a stack can be placed on the left, in the centre or on the right of the tray. Example: The plus “+”...

  • Page 21: Slicing

    Operation 3.2.2. Slicing Clean the machine completely, following the cleaning procedures, before you start slicing. Preparing the carriage: Pull the return lever towards you while moving the complete last slice clamp away from the blade to the end of the carriage. Take hold of the handle of the last slice clamp and swivel it upwards.
  • Page 22 Operation Place the sausage to the wall of the carriage and hold in position with your left hand. Gently push the guide rail onto the food to be sliced using your right hand and tighten the locking screw. Take hold of the handle of the last slice clamp and swivel it to the “down“...

  • Page 23: Semi-Automatic Function (Option)

    3.2.3. Semi-automatic Function (Option) Model VA 802 has the additional option of moving the carriage manually. This semi-automatic mode is especially suitable if a small number of slices of different food types are to be sliced directly for the customer.
  • Page 24 Switch on the machine. Pull the carriage towards yourself if the display has not been released yet, i.e. you can only see the GRAEF logo. Select the programme. Open the stop with the slicing thickness control (the slice thickness can be read off at the display).

  • Page 25: Va 806 Guide Rail And Endpiece Holder

    Operation Please carry out the following steps: Turn the T handle to a vertical position. Push the carriage completely forwards until you hear the latching lever lock into the driver and you can no longer move the carriage. 3.2.4. VA 806 guide rail and endpiece holder Put the food to be sliced in and use the guide rail to fix it in place.

  • Page 26: Start Programme

    Operation 3.3. Start Programme The starting programme determines which placing function the machine will display when it is switched on. You should select the programme setting that is most commonly used. All values that can be changed using the function buttons described above – number of slices, function –...

  • Page 27: Changing The Standard Programme (Plu=0000)

    Operation 3.4. Changing the Standard Programme (PLU=0000) In addition to simple versions, like changing the Slice count Number of stacks/rows (1-4) Carriage stroke speed (slices per minute) it is possible to adjust the following parameters Positions on the tray Placing format (option) Calibre mode (option) Counting mode (option) in additional menus.
  • Page 28 Operation Standard stacking | shingling — shingling O shingling general reset dist trans dist slice X start dist row standard dist lengt dist row Y start dist slice X start X start dia circle X start Y start Y start slices/row Y start heigt max...
  • Page 29 Operation dist row Row distance: distance Cross shingling to the next row X start Moves the initial Stacking, long shingling, cross shingling (X0) placing point in X- direction Y start Moves the initial Stacking, long shingling, cross shingling (Y0) placing point in Y- direction heigt max Maximum stacking Only in stacking mode...

  • Page 30: The "M" Additional Menu (Option)

    Operation 3.4.2. The “M“ Additional Menu (OPTION) You can access the placing format / calibre mode / counting mode menu items by pressing the button. If the continuous mode function is activated in the counting mode, the “Idle time” menu item also appears. Navigating the “M”...
  • Page 31 Operation If, for example, you enter W = 200 L = 200, the sliced food would be placed on a square of dimensions 200 mm x 200 mm. Example: You want to portion salami decoratively on a tray with dimensions 210 x 210 mm.
  • Page 32 Operation b) Mode “Semi” In this function, the placing positions in “X“ are calculated by the calibre recognition. Parameters in “Y”, such as fanning distance for long fanning, are predetermined values that can only be changed in parameter programming. Y start dist lengt Deactivate “OFF”...

  • Page 33: Slicing In The Plu Mode

    Operation Basic function settings Stacking – 10 slices – 4 stacks (= pressed “X button“ 3 times) When it is started, the machine slices 4 stacks of 10 slices and places them on the table. Then the machine stops. Example for continuous mode: Basic function settings Stacking –...

  • Page 34: Programming A Plu

    Operation Press the PLU button. Use the arrow buttons (plus/minus) to select the desired PLU programme number. Use the slicing thickness control to adjust the slice thickness stored in the PLU. Use the yellow Start button to start the cutting process. NOTE To access the standard mode (PLU 0000) again from the PLU mode, press the PLU...
  • Page 35 Operation Press the M button to confirm. The following menu appears: PLU MENU change delete Here you can access the “PLU“ menu item, where you can create, change or delete placing programmes. Proceed as follows: Example: “new” Use the arrow keys to go to “new”. Confirm your selection with the M button.
  • Page 36 Operation Use the plus/minus buttons to select the individual parameters (Mode, X number, PLU 1 mode stacking quantity slices layout lengthwise portion X start Y start dist trans dist lengt str/min thickn pause Slices, Pattern, ... ). Pressing the M button then takes you to the editor where you can determine the value using the plus/minus buttons.
  • Page 37 Operation Parameter Description Possible settings / Remarks Mode Selection of basic placing Stacking programme Long shingling Cross shingling Circular shingling quantity Number of rows/stacks 1 to 4 (Multi) Circular shingling: no parameter available Slices Number of slices per stack, (Preselection) row, circle Layout Only in stacking mode.
  • Page 38 Operation the display next to the T. In other words, entering “9“ is equivalent to a slice thickness of 0.9 mm pause Designates the idle time Entry is at intervals of 0.5 seconds. between two portions. This Maximum idle time: 120 s allows the operator to remove the product from the tray without having to repeatedly...
  • Page 39 Operation Example: Programming PLU “10“ | singling, 2 rows of 9 slices, fan distance 20, row distance 100, 1 portion, slicing thickness 1.8 mm, slices per minute 50 (=strokes per min) X start Tray Y start Slice distance PLU 10 mode | shingling quantity...

  • Page 40: Cleaning

    Cleaning 4. Cleaning The cleaning schedule is the basis for all cleaning procedures. WARNING! Rotating blade can cause serious injuries! Do not reach into the blade. For this reason: Switch off the machine and pull out the mains plug before cleaning. When cleaning the blade, always wear protective gloves with wrist guards.

  • Page 41: Disassembly Of The Removable Parts

    Cleaning IMPORTANT! Do not lay removed parts on top of each other. Parts may be damaged. Only clean the beater and the chain frame with the brush provided. Do not press too hard. 4.1.1. Disassembly of the Removable Parts Tray: Lift the tray as shown in the picture.
  • Page 42 Cleaning Guide rail: Swivel up the endpiece clamp Loosen the clamp and remove the food product Move the guide rail towards you and swivel it up until it is upright Pull out the guide rail towards you Fold off the carriage: The limit stop must be completely closed.

  • Page 43: Cleaning The Different Parts Of The Machine

    Cleaning Blade cover plate: Secure the blade clover plate from falling with your right hand. Loosen the thumb wheel and pull it slightly out of the guide. Carefully lift the blade cover plate away from the blade with both hands and put it to one side. 4.2.Cleaning the Different Parts of the Machine 4.2.1.

  • Page 44: Carriage

    Cleaning Press a damp cloth against the blade surface and wipe off the blade slowly from the centre to the edges. Clean the rear side of the blade in the same way. Rub the blade dry with a clean cloth in a similar fashion.

  • Page 45: Chain Frame

    Cleaning 4.2.3. Chain Frame Place the chain frame on its back on the table. Remove the wing bolt. Gently swing the guide comb out and place it on the side. Swing the pressing roller to the side as shown on the picture.
  • Page 46 Cleaning Gently jerk the protective cover out of its holding clips and swivel it away from the chains. Clean the cover with a cleaning cloth on all sides. CAUTION! The chain tips can cause injuries! Hold the chain frame by its handle. Use a brush to clean the chains.

  • Page 47: Cleaning Schedule

    Cleaning 4.3. Cleaning Schedule Work Steps Cleansers Procedures Cleaning Equipment Note 1 Precautionary Close the slicing thickness measures control. Pull out the mains plug. 2 Disassembly of the See operating instructions removable parts 3 Rough manual Remove remaining food Plastic spatula; start Start directly after cleaning with plastic spatula...

  • Page 48: Cleaning Items

    If you do not observe them you may damage the machine. We will not accept any warranty claims if cleaning agents and disinfectants not approved by Graef are used. Never clean detachable parts in a dishwasher. Assembling the removed machine parts: Assemble all the removed parts in the reverse order after cleaning.
  • Page 49 Cleaning Correct position 1 Correct position 2 Correct position 3...
  • Page 50 Cleaning Carriage: Do not tip the carriage; instead, carefully swivel it back into the working position. Caution! Danger of injury! CAUTION! Make sure that you fasten the star grip on the bottom of the carriage tightly. If the carriage is loose, it can injure the operator, damage the machine or result in bad slicing.

  • Page 51: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE 5 Maintenance 5.1.Sharpening the Blade WARNING! Rotating blade can sever fingers! Only sharpen the blade with the sharpener provided. The sharpener has been adjusted for this machine and must be used for this machine only. The machine number and the number on the sharpening device are identical. The blade may only be sharpened by personnel who have been trained to do so.

  • Page 52: Preparing The Machine

    Thoroughly clean the machine and the blade. Remove the last slice clamp, the guide rail, the feed carriage (VA 802 only), the blade cover plate, the beater and the chain frame. Put the last slice clamp down on the carriage and move this to right, as far away as possible from the blade.
  • Page 53 Turn the slice thickness control as far as it will go in a clockwise direction. Clean the blade and the machine. Put the detached last slice clamp, guide rail, feed carriage (VA 802 only), beater and chain frame back on the machine.

  • Page 54: Changing The Blade

    5.2.Changing the Blade WARNING! The blade is sharp! It can cause serious injury even when it is not moving. The blade may only be replaced by authorised GRAEF service personnel. CAUTION! The blade must be replaced when the distance between the blade guard ring and the blade is larger than 6 mm.

  • Page 55: Lubricating

    MAINTENANCE 5.3. Lubricating Use only the GRAEF special lubricating oil with H1 certification that is included in delivery. Chain frame: 2-3 drops in each of the 8 tensioning roller bearings Lubricating interval: at least once a week Linear guide rod: Drip some lubricant onto the surface of the rod and rub in with a cotton cloth.

  • Page 56: Faults And Operating Errors

    Faults and Operating Errors 6. Faults and Operating Errors CAUTION! Switch off the machine immediately if it emits unusual noises, malfunctions or if you suspect it could cause injuries. Call customer service if you cannot solve the problem yourself. Fault Cause Measure Carriage stops during operation...
  • Page 57 Switch off the machine, set the but the carriage does not move position, so the carriage drive T handle to a vertical position (only VA 802 with option: semi- can not move the carriage and move the carriage by hand automatic Function)! until it engages.

  • Page 58: Service

    7. Service IMPORTANT! Only use genuine GRAEF spare parts. The use of other parts will invalidate the warranty (see also the declaration of conformity). Contact your GRAEF customer service If you require service or spare parts.

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