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Scharfen VA 4000 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions for Food Slicer
Hermann Scharfen
GmbH & Co. Maschinenfabrik KG
Model
VA 4000
VA 4000 GR
VA 4000 T
VA 4000 GR T
Ruhrstr.
Telefon 02302 – 282770 Telefax 02302 - 22941
76 a
D - 58452 Witten

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions for Food Slicer Model VA 4000 VA 4000 GR VA 4000 T VA 4000 GR T Ruhrstr. 76 a D - 58452 Witten Hermann Scharfen Telefon 02302 – 282770 Telefax 02302 - 22941 GmbH & Co. Maschinenfabrik KG...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. General Information 1.1. Notes regarding the operating instructions 1.2. Notes regarding warranty 1.3. Notes regarding security 1.4. Dimensions of the machine and technical data 1.5. Description of the machine 1.5.1. General plan of the machine 1.6. Usage 2. Installation and initial operation 2.1.
  • Page 3 5.1. Choosing PLU-Number 5.2. Data conditioning 5.2.1. Create article and modify data 5.2.2. Copy article 5.2.3. Delete article 5.2.4. Modify article 6. Slicing of end pieces 7. Cleaning 7.1. How to proceed with cleaning 7.2. Taking off the blade guard 7.3.

  • Page 4: General Information

     constructional alteration  detaching security or protecting equipment  and in case of using non-original Scharfen spare parts any responsibility from our side is refused. In above cases the operator acts on his own risk and is responsible himself for damages which might occur.

  • Page 5: Dimensions Of The Machine And Technical Data

    0,6 kW Manufacturer: Hermann Scharfen GmbH & Co. Maschinenfabrik KG Ruhrstr. 76a, D - 58452 Witten, Phone 02302/2827741 1.5. Description of the machine This food slicer is fully automatic with integrated shingling and stacking device.

  • Page 6: General Plan Of The Machine

    The blade is hard chromed. All visible bearings as well as open sliding surfaces are lubricated only with lubricant suitable for food zones. For switching the machine on and off there is used a double red/green push button. Self-starting of the machine after a voltage drop is avoided by the electric control. There are internal fuses to protect the electronic control and the motors controlled electronically.

  • Page 7: Installation And Initial Operation

     these operating instructions 2.2. Installation The food slicer model VA 4000 has to be installed on a plain, horizontal, non-slip and stable surface. If necessary the machine has to be screwed tight in addition. Recommended height of the working surface about 800 mm. Pay attention to the required counter space.

  • Page 8: Electrical Installation

    Place the receiving plate upon the machine. 2.3. Electrical installation Before you plug in the machine, you have to check if the current supply is the same as indicated on the rating plate. In case there are discrepancies you have to inform the supplier or technical service. Under no circumstances plug in the machine! The socket-outlet has to be equipped with earthing contact.

  • Page 9: Thickness Of Slices

    3.3. Thickness of slices The thickness of slices is infinitely variable from 0 to 10 mm. In order to adjust the thickness of the slices you have to turn the thickness knob. Turning to the right: thickness plate opens. Turning to the left: thickness plate closes.

  • Page 10: Loading The Carriage And Adjusting The Thickness Of Slices

    3.6.2. Loading the carriage and adjusting the thickness of slices It is possible to slice 2 sausages with smaller calibre at the same time. The slices are placed on the receiving plate side by side. Lift up end piece holder. Lay the food product against the back of the carriage.

  • Page 11: Slicing Functions

     Stacking of slices, choice of 1 to 4 stacks.  Shingling of slices lengthwise, choice of 1 to 2 lines, per line several shingled portions on top of the other, adjusting the shingling distance of slices lengthwise.  Shingling of slices crosswise, choice of 1 to 9 lines, per line several shingled portions on top of the other, adjusting the shingling distance of the slices lengthwise and crosswise.

  • Page 12: Changing The Slicing Programme

    Now the blade is turning and also the carriage is moving automatically if it is engaged. In case the carriage is disengaged and you want to operate the machine manually you have to move the carriage forward and backward by using the handle in front of the carriage. It is very important to push the carriage to the utmost back position in order to trigger off the depositing procedure.

  • Page 13: Shingling Lengthwise

    4.3.2. Shingling lengthwise Push the key "shingling lengthwise". There is now shown on the display the preset shingling programme. It is shown graphically and in words. For example as follows: SHINGLING LENGTHWISE :SET VALUE ACTUAL VALUE QUANTITY SHINGLED PORTIONS: QUANTITY SLICES DISTANCE LENGTHWISE QUANTITY LINES The cursor is flashing in the line QUANTITY SHINGLED PORTIONS.

  • Page 14: Circle Shingling

    You will now be asked for the QUANTITY of SLICES which should be sliced per shingled portion per line. If you enter a quantity > 99 there will be shown on the display MAX after having pushed the key ↓. The cursor moves to the next line.

  • Page 15: Programmed Operation (Plu)

    The larger the diameter of the food product is the less numbers of slices should be deposited in one circle. It also makes no sense to choose the smallest diameter and 20 slices per circle as then the result would rather be a "tower"...

  • Page 16: Data Conditioning

    After having entered the number of portions the machine can be started by pushing the key "start-stop" without effecting further adjustments. However, you have to see to it that the programmed thickness of slices is adjusted with the thickness knob before. In case it has not been done, the actual value in the line THICKNESS OF SLICES is flashing.

  • Page 17: Copy Article

    Now you will be asked for the diameter of the food product. Enter the value in millimetres. For rectangular food products you have to enter the cutting length in millimetres. Enter your input by pushing the key ↓ and you will get to the next page.

  • Page 18: Modify Article

    5.2.4. Modify article With this function you can modify single parameters within an existing PLU-Number. After having pushed 4* within the menu data conditioning there will be shown on the display: **** MODIFY ARTICLE **** : Cursor is flashing PLU NUMBER Enter the PLU-Number of the article where you want to modify certain parameters.

  • Page 19: Taking Off Chain Frame, Stacking Device And Receiving Plate

    By pushing against the knurled knob the blade guard is tipped against your hand and you can take the blade guard off. 7.3. Taking off chain frame, stacking device and receiving plate Pull the roll of the chain frame to the left and take off the chain frame upwards. Always lay down the chain frame on an even flat ground, otherwise there is a risk that the needles of the chains are bent or break.

  • Page 20: Cleaning The Blade

    7.5. Cleaning the blade Attention! Risk of getting hurt! When the thickness plate is closed completely it is possible to let the blade rotate for cleaning. For doing so push the key "cleaning". In case the thickness plate is not closed there will be shown on the display a corresponding error message.

  • Page 21: Sharpening Device

    According to security regulations further sharpening of the blade it is not allowed when the gap is more than 5 mm. 8.1. Sharpening device Every sharpening device is marked with the serial number of the machine. Only this sharpening device may be used for sharpening. Usage of other sharpening devices can cause serious injuries or damage the machine.

  • Page 22: Remove Sharpening Device

    8.4. Remove sharpening device  Switch off the machine.  Pull the pin of the sharpening device upright in direction of arrow.  Tilt the sharpening device aside to the right.  Remove the sharpening device. Now clean the machine entirely from wheel swarf, see chapter 4. Cleaning. First clean the machine with a dry cloth.

  • Page 23: Error Messages On The Display

    machine stops automatically short-term voltage drop, switch on the machine again automatic carriage movement error message on the display "carriage not engaged" does not work engage the carriage as described in point 3.4. "Fuse" is shown on the display. Fuse for automatic carriage movement is activated.

This manual is also suitable for:

Va 4000 gr tVa 4000 grVa 4000 t

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