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GROTE COMPANY
1160 Gahanna Parkway
Columbus, Ohio 43230
Telephone 614-868-8414 Fax 614-863-1647
www.grotecompany.com
DISCLAIMER
5/2/2011
Dear Customer,
The Grote Equipment Manual supplied to you is for the used equipment listed below. It is a copy
of the original manual which was correct and complete to contemporary standards at the time the
machine was released in factory "new" condition. Any modifications to the equipment since it left
Grote Service oversight, or performed without our knowledge, may not be included in the manual.
The Grote Company makes no warranty of any kind concerning the material contained within this
manual.
In addition, parts listed may now be obsolete since the time the manual was released. When
ordering parts by Grote part number, our Customer Service representatives will be able to alert
you if a part is obsolete. They may not be able to advise you if the part will be usable in the
current configuration of the machine. Grote Customer Service and Engineering will be happy to
assist you in determining which parts will work. Adequate detailed information regarding the
current state of your machine should be provided through photographs, drawing mark-ups, etc.
The design of the machine, as well as the information provided in the manual regarding safety
and sanitation guidelines, were complete and appropriate to industry standards at the time of the
original sale of the equipment. Please have your company's regulatory bodies examine the
machine for safety and sanitation compliance to current industry standards.
Equipment List
Slicer/Applicator
Model: 522
Serial Number: 1065029
Regards,
The Grote Company
1-888-534-7683

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  • Page 1 5/2/2011 Dear Customer, The Grote Equipment Manual supplied to you is for the used equipment listed below. It is a copy of the original manual which was correct and complete to contemporary standards at the time the machine was released in factory "new" condition. Any modifications to the equipment since it left Grote Service oversight, or performed without our knowledge, may not be included in the manual.
  • Page 2 Equipment Manual Slicer/Applicator Model: 522 Serial No: 1065029 PRECISION SLICING AND APPLICATION SYSTEMS...
  • Page 3 Grote Service Manual Slicer/Applicator Hydraulic and All-Electric Models __________________________ Installation Date SS-10.DOC:1/26/2007 11:08 AM...
  • Page 4 The J. E. Grote Company, Inc. is not responsible for product contamination due to improper use, improper sanitation, or part failure. The J. E. Grote Company, Inc. reserves the right to make design or operational changes that may not be included in this manual.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Drawings apply to the specific machine identified on the front cover. OPERATION INFORMATION Operating information is typically provided by Grote Service Personnel when a machine is installed. On some machines this manual includes additional specific information about the Operator Interface. When this information is provided it is in the Operator Interface section near the end of the manual.
  • Page 6 Slice Stroke Adjustment ................5 Stroke Length ..................5 (Opt) Two-Position Stroke Adjustment - All-Electric Slicers ....5 Stroke Starting Point ................5 Stroke Speed ....................5 Changing the Thickness Range ..............5 Slice Gap Adjustment - Hydraulic Slicers ............5 Slice Gap Adjustment - All-Electric Slicers ..........5 Leveling the Thickness Tray................5 Pusher Bar Adjustment ................5 Band Blade Installation................5...
  • Page 7 Chart 8: Rough Or Chafed Product.............5 Chart 8: Rough Or Chafed Product............5 Chart 9: Product Fracturing..............5 Chart 10: Product Tailing ..............5 Chart 11: Product Not Slicing Or Skipping ...........5 Chart 12: Pump Won’t Run or Pump Pressure Low(Hyd Slicers) ..5 Chart 13: Blade Won’t Run ..............5 Chart 14: Pendulum Won’t Move............5 Chart 15: Breaking Blades ..............5...

  • Page 8: Maintenance And Adjustments

    Slicer/Applicator. It does not include setup, control, and operational procedures. Manual Covers Both Hydraulic and All-Electric Slicers Grote slicers are built with two different types of power systems, Hydraulic and All-Electric. The All-Electric slicer differs from the Hydraulic Slicer in several ways other than just the power system of the machine.

  • Page 9: All-Electric Power System

    Grease all fittings after each washdown to purge excess water from the bearings and increase component life. Use FML-2 Lubriplate or equivalent USDA approved grease. Connecting Rod Grease Point Figure 3. Grease Points Grote Company SS-10.DOC:1/26/2007 11:08 AM...

  • Page 10: Lubrication - Hydraulic Slicers

    Pour the hydraulic fluid through a 200 mesh or finer screen until the level indicator reaches the line on the sight glass. Replace the tank cover and tighten the nuts that hold it in place. Grote Company SS-10.DOC:1/26/2007 11:08 AM...

  • Page 11: Figure 4. Osha Material Safety Data Sheet For Hydraulic Oil

    Special Fire Fighting Procedures IN CONFINED SPACE. NONE. Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards N/A: NOT APPLICABLE N/D: NOT DETERMINED (Reproduce locally) osha 174, Sept. 1985 Figure 4. OSHA Material Safety Data Sheet for Hydraulic Oil - Pg 1 Grote Company SS-10.DOC:1/26/2007 11:08 AM...

  • Page 12: Figure 5. Osha Material Safety Data Sheet For Hydraulic Oil

    NORMAL, GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE, WASH OIL SOAKED CLOTHES. Work/Hygenic Practices Page 2 USOPO: 1988-491-329/45775 NFPA RATING: HEALTH: 0 FLAMMABILITY: 1 REACTIVITY: 0 SPECIAL: _ Figure 5. OSHA Material Safety Data Sheet for Hydraulic Oil - Pg 2 Grote Company SS-10.DOC:1/26/2007 11:08 AM...

  • Page 13: Blade Scraper - All-Electric Slicers

    The top strip is hinge mounted so that it can be moved away from the blade. To adjust the scraper move the lower scraper strip up until it touches and causes approximately 1/8 inch deflection of the cutting blade. Then rotate the upper scraper strip Grote Company SS-10.DOC:1/26/2007 11:08 AM...

  • Page 14: Blade Guide Maintenance

    If an obstruction is met use care in dislodging it as the blade guide is hardened steel and subject to cracking. You may wish to consult a Grote Service Representative if the obstruction cannot be easily dislodged.

  • Page 15: Slot Depth Checking Tool

    (See Figure 9) Adjust the blade guide forward or backward until the blade clearance on one end is between 0.001" and 0.010" (approximately 1/2 of the band blade thickness). Snug the bolts on that end. Grote Company SS-10.DOC:1/26/2007 11:08 AM...

  • Page 16: (Opt) Quick Disc Blade Guide Adjustment - All-Electric Slicers

    Loosen the two backstop bolts at each end of the blade guide. Release the two hold- down clamps located at each end of the blade guide (See Figure 11). Figure 11. Quick Disconnect Hold-Down Clamp. Grote Company SS-10.DOC:1/26/2007 11:08 AM...

  • Page 17: (Opt) Removing The Quick Disc Blade Guide - All-Electric Slicers

    (Opt) Installing a New Quick Disc Blade Guide - All-Electric Slicers Loosen the two threaded handles located beneath the exit guard (if necessary) by turning them counterclockwise. Push the two handles forward towards the entry side of the Slicer. Grote Company SS-10.DOC:1/26/2007 11:08 AM...

  • Page 18: Blade Motor Belt Drive - Hydraulic Slicers

    This distance should be no less than 1/32" (0.8 mm) and no more than 1/16" (1.6 mm). If there is not sufficient clearance, slice quality will suffer. To check the clearance, pull the product holder box pull pin and move the product holders across the blade. Grote Company SS-10.DOC:1/26/2007 11:08 AM...

  • Page 19: Product Holder Height Adj - Hydraulic Slicers

    1/32" (0.8 mm) and 1/16" (1.6 mm). When the product holder height is properly adjusted, tighten the hex head cap screw. Reinsert the pull pin and the adjustment is complete. Repeat the above procedure for all product holder boxes. Grote Company SS-10.DOC:1/26/2007 11:08 AM...

  • Page 20: Product Holder Height Adj - All-Electric Slicers

    If the stroke length cannot be made long enough for the slicer to cut completely through the product, change the pivot point to the extended position. Move the pivot point back to the original position when the smaller product holders are placed back in the slicer. See Figure 14. Grote Company SS-10.DOC:1/26/2007 11:08 AM...

  • Page 21: Figure 13. Product Holder Box Pivot Point - Hydraulic Machines

    The motion of the product holder should be slow enough to allow the relative positions of the blade and the product holder to be seen. Readjust as necessary until the stroke is centered over the blade with the proper stroke length Grote Company SS-10.DOC:1/26/2007 11:08 AM...

  • Page 22: Figure 14. Stroke Length Adjustment

    Turn the rod end out to move the starting and ending positions away from the offset crank. One complete turn of the rod end will move the starting point approximately 1/8" (3.2 mm). Insert the pull pin when this adjustment is complete. Grote Company SS-10.DOC:1/26/2007 11:08 AM...

  • Page 23: Stroke Speed

    Product Pusher - Slicers equipped with a product pusher should not be run at speeds above 140 strokes/minute. Changing the Thickness Range Figure 16 shows the adjustment bolts for the slice thickness range and slice gap on standard thickness trays. Grote Company SS-10.DOC:1/26/2007 11:08 AM...

  • Page 24: Figure 15. Slice Gap And Slice Thickness Adjustment Bolts - Hydraulic Machines

    Some variance from the values in the table may be necessary to obtain closer accuracy on very thin slices or to prevent thicker slices from "hanging up" on the blade guide. Grote Company SS-10.DOC:1/26/2007 11:08 AM...

  • Page 25: Leveling The Thickness Tray

    Use the thickness control knob and the slice thickness adjustment bolt to bring the blade guide and thickness tray into close alignment. Tighten the hex head bolt that was loosened in step 3 above. Grote Company SS-10.DOC:1/26/2007 11:08 AM...

  • Page 26: Figure 17. Product Pusher - Hydraulic Machines

    The following procedure details this adjustment. Figure 19 shows the product pusher assembly. Loosen the two mounting bolts that hold the product pusher assembly to the standoff. Grote Company SS-10.DOC:1/26/2007 11:08 AM...

  • Page 27: Band Blade Installation

    If the back lip of the pulley shows excessive wear, blade tracking has been overadjusted. Since the drive side pulley normally wears the most, it should be replaced first if a tracking problem develops. If the problem persists, replace the idle side pulley. Grote Company SS-10.DOC:1/26/2007 11:08 AM...

  • Page 28: Figure 18. Idle Side Tracking Adjustments(Non-Sealed Bearings)

    The drive side blade pulley is preset at the factory and only needs to be reset if the pulley assembly has been off the slicer or if the pulleys have worn significantly. The following procedure details the adjustment of drive side tracking. Remove the blade guide and back tray. Install blade. Grote Company SS-10.DOC:1/26/2007 11:08 AM...

  • Page 29: Bearing Replacement

    Reinstall the blade guide and back tray. Bearing Replacement Bearing replacement procedures for both drive and idle sides apply only to hydraulic slicers. Furthermore, the idle side bearing removal and replacement only applies to hydraulic slicers with non-sealed type bearings. Grote Company SS-10.DOC:1/26/2007 11:08 AM...
  • Page 30 All-Electric slicers have the drive pulley mounted directly on the motor shaft and the idle side pulley uses sealed type bearings that typically do not need replaced. If bearing problems develop with either the drive or idle side, contact the Grote Company Service Department for assistance. Drive Side Bearing Removal - Hydraulic Slicers Remove the four mounting bolts holding the motor to the flange mounting collar.
  • Page 31 NOTE: This section only applies to machines equipped with the non-sealed type idle side bearing block. Sealed type bearings should last the life of the machine. If bearing wear is noted the entire assembly should be replaced. Contact the Grote Service Department for assistance.
  • Page 32 10. Replace the top slide block. 11. Replace the side mount block. 12. Install the spring, spring cage, spacer, and tension handle of the tensioning bolt. 13. Tighten all bolts. 14. Adjust the blade tracking. Grote Company SS-10.DOC:1/26/2007 11:08 AM...

  • Page 33: Figure 19. Clutch-Brake

    Remove the two screws holding the actuator coil in place and unplug the two wires from the coil. The old coil can now be removed and the new coil installed. After installation adjust the coil according to the procedure listed above. Grote Company SS-10.DOC:1/26/2007 11:08 AM...

  • Page 34: Figure 20. Clutch Control Collar Adjustment

    (one or two) on the switch housing, moving the switch in or out on the mounting bracket, and then retightening the jam nuts. If the nuts are overtightened after adjusting the proximity switch they may cause the switch to fail. Grote Company SS-10.DOC:1/26/2007 11:08 AM...

  • Page 35: Target Sensor

    The solid fiber cable should be inserted into the hole with an arrow pointing out from the side of the amplifier. The multi-stranded fiber cable should be inserted into the hole with the arrow pointing in from the side of the amplifier. Grote Company SS-10.DOC:1/26/2007 11:08 AM...

  • Page 36: Teaching The Photoeye

    6. The operator near the fiber-optic photoeye should now remove his finger or other object from the tip of the sensor. 7. The second operator at the fiber-optic amplifier should push the yellow pushbutton a second time and then release. Grote Company SS-10.DOC:1/26/2007 11:08 AM...

  • Page 37: Noise Characteristics - Hydraulic Slicers

    (“no target” versus complete darkness). Noise Characteristics - Hydraulic Slicers The noise levels of Models 517, 522, and 530 Slicer/Applicators have been measured at various positions around the slicer. The data shown below illustrates the positions and lists the decibel levels of the noise.

  • Page 38: Chart 8: Rough Or Chafed Product

    Chart 11. Product Not Slicing or Skipping. Chart 12. Pump Won’t Run or Pump Pressure Low (Hydraulic Slicers). Chart 13. Blade Won’t Run. Chart 14. Pendulum Won’t Move. Chart 15. Breaking Blades. Chart 16. Won’t Count or Dead Space. Grote Company SS-10.DOC:1/26/2007 11:08 AM...

  • Page 39: Chart 1: Product Thickness Varies From Side To Side

    Slice Gap Not Set Reset slice gap according to chart in manual (See Correctly Page 26). Tray Not Level From Place straight edge on blade guide and reset thickness Side To Side tray level from side to side. Grote Company SS-10.DOC:1/26/2007 11:08 AM...

  • Page 40: Chart 2: Product Thickness Varies From Front To Back

    Reset slice gap according to chart in manual (See Correctly Page 26). Tray Not Level Place straight edge on blade guide and reset From Front To thickness tray level from front to back at ground Back zero. Grote Company SS-10.DOC:1/26/2007 11:08 AM...

  • Page 41: Chart 3: Product Not Stacking Or Laying Down Properly

    Check transfer fingers for excess product build-up, Fingers Bent, clean, straighten, or replace. Missing Or Jammed Improper Product No less then 1/32 no more then 1/16 from trailing Holder Clearance edge of product holder to the blade (See Page 19). Grote Company SS-10.DOC:1/26/2007 11:08 AM...

  • Page 42: Chart 4: Excessive Product Scrap

    Adjust stroke length (See Page 22 Replace worn part. Dull Blade Or Worn Blade Guide Place straight edge from blade guide to thickness Thickness Tray tray and level side to side, front to back. Not Level Grote Company SS-10.DOC:1/26/2007 11:08 AM...

  • Page 43: Chart 5: Product Slinging

    Clean, straighten or replace. Jammed Or Missing. Do you have the correct style blade guide for what you are Improper Blade Guide trying to accomplish? Contact Grote Service Department at 1-888-JEGROTE, Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm. Grote Company SS-10.DOC:1/26/2007 11:08 AM...

  • Page 44: Chart 7: Product Not Releasing Or Cutting Cleanly

    1/8 inch after the leading edge of blade guide. Over stroke Correctly with fingers. Check manual for proper setting. Use supplied gauge tools to check for wear. Replace blade Improper or Worn guide if required. Blade Guide Grote Company SS-10.DOC:1/26/2007 11:08 AM...

  • Page 45: Chart 8: Rough Or Chafed Product

    Slice gap can be set too wide. (See Page 26). Before Finishing Slicing Has the blade guide been changed recently? Do you have Improper Blade the proper style blade guide? Contact Grote Service Guide Department @ 1-888-JEGROTE Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm. Grote Company...

  • Page 46: Chart 10: Product Tailing

    Back zero. No less then 1/32 no more then 1/16 from trailing edge of Improper Product product holder to the blade (See Page 19). Holder Clearance Grote Company SS-10.DOC:1/26/2007 11:08 AM...

  • Page 47: Chart 11: Product Not Slicing Or Skipping

    Thickness Tray Not and reset thickness tray level from front to back at ground Level From Front To zero. Back Use supplied gauge tools to check for wear. Replace blade Blade Guide Worn guide if required. Grote Company SS-10.DOC:1/26/2007 11:08 AM...

  • Page 48: Chart 12: Pump Won't Run Or Pump Pressure Low(Hyd Slicers)

    Check for proper setting and output. Check line polarity. Overload Tripped Check blade and guide for product residue. Check water Blade Frozen reservoir and applicator pad if provided. Retrack blade according to manual. (See Page 29). Grote Company SS-10.DOC:1/26/2007 11:08 AM...

  • Page 49: Chart 14: Pendulum Won't Move

    Voltage supply to clutch coil at proper supply. Check supply Check Clutch And from switch, TDR or PC. Clutch Coil Shuttle Or Shuttle Check for mechanical jam on shuttle and pusher linkage, if Linkage Jammed. used. Grote Company SS-10.DOC:1/26/2007 11:08 AM...

  • Page 50: Chart 15: Breaking Blades

    Check to see if the temperature is in the proper slicing Output range. Check Clutch And Check clutch for proper release. Springs may be locked Coil up. Lubricate, oil only. Check Conveyor Value For Voltage Check for proper voltage at conveyor coil. And Activation Grote Company SS-10.DOC:1/26/2007 11:08 AM...

  • Page 51: Recommended Cleaning Compound

    Cleaners with a pH of greater than 10.4 should not be used. Rapid Kleen, or its equivalent, is recommended for use on all equipment manufactured by the Grote Company. A final sanitizing rinse with a quaternary ammonium chloride cleaner such as Control from DuBois Company is also recommended.
  • Page 52 NOTE: The Grote Company has provided a blade scraper tool to clean the slot in the blade guide (See Page 5). This tool should be used with cleaner and sanitizer to insure that the blade slot is thoroughly clean.
  • Page 53 20. Swab testing should be done in accordance with your company’s SOP’s. Areas of particular importance on the slicer/applicator are in the product slicing zone consisting of the band blade, blade guide, thickness tray, front tray, product holders, shuttle conveyor and pusher assembly. Grote Company SS-10.DOC:1/26/2007 11:08 AM...

  • Page 54: Operator Interface Information

    Slicer/Applicator OPERATOR INTERFACE INFORMATION Grote service personnel usually install new machines and provide instruction and training of the customer’s operating personnel. For this reason not all manuals contain Operator Interface information. However, for some machines information about the Operator Interface is contained in the following pages.

  • Page 55: Spare Parts List

    Number on the front cover of this manual. The items listed are those that may need replacing during the life of this machine. Grote Company recommends that these parts be purchased in advance and kept available for maintenance and repair.
  • Page 56 Slicer/Applicator Grote Company SS-10.DOC:1/26/2007 11:08 AM...
  • Page 57 SPARE PARTS LIST PENDULUM SLICER, MOD# 522 SERIAL # 1065029 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1000046 BEARING, BALL, SGL ROW, 20 MM ID 1000047 BEARING, BALL, DBL ROW, 20 MM ID 1000083 VALVE, HYD FLOW CONTROL, ADJ 1000088 PUMP, HYD, 6 GPM, PISTON...
  • Page 58 DIODE ASSY, PLUGABLE TERMINAL BLOCK 1067400 SWITCH, PB, MOMEN, EXT.HD,ILLUM,GRN 1068958 I/O MODULE, 24 VDC IN, 24 VDC OUT 1070168 FUSE, 0.12 A, KTK-R, 13/32 X 1-1/2 1071800 SOFTWARE, PLC, 522 STD 1071801 SOFTWARE, OI, 522 STD 1124630 DIODE PLUG, PHOENIX 5/2/2011 Page 2...
  • Page 59 The Electrical Schematic specifies the electrical wiring used on this machine. A 22 x 34 inch copy of the schematic is also included in the control box of most machines when they are shipped from the factory. Grote Company SS-10.DOC:1/26/2007 11:08 AM...

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