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Read the contents of this manual carefully, including warnings and recommendations. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted to third parties without the prior written consent of TETRA PAK HOYER. Machine HOYER COMET RC (cones/cups) ○ ○...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer Machine identification data General Description of the machine and technical data Installation Adjustment procedures and product changeover Operating procedures Cleaning and maintenance Troubleshooting Spare parts for standard machine Spare parts for cone product Spare parts for cup product...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer HOYER COMET RC 1 - MACHINE IDENTIFICATION DATA Contents Introduction ....................... 1-2 Identification plate ...................... 1-2 Service centres ......................1-3 CRC804BA...
1.1 Introduction Thank you for buying a machine manufactured by The manual contains tables, drawings and diagrams Tetra Pak Hoyer. which will allow you to gain familiarity with all parts We recommend you read this manual as it is essential of the machine.
If you have any requirement or problem that requires our assistance, please contact one of the following service centres, which are authorised to perform maintenance and technical service under warranty to Tetra Pak Hoyer machines. EUROPE and NORTH AMERICA: SOUTH KOREA: MIDDLE EAST: Tetra Pak Hoyer Inc.
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Tetra Pak Hoyer HOYER COMET RC 2 - GENERAL Contents Declaration of conformity ................... 2-2 Preliminary points ....................... 2-2 General safety rules ....................2-2 Special warnings ......................2-3 Ambient operating limits ..................... 2-3 CRC804BB...
Tetra Pak Hoyer as a part of this machine remain the property of carried out during the warranty period will Tetra Pak Hoyer and must not be passed on to automatically invalidate the warranty. 2.3 General safety rules •...
• The safety of other plant used together with this observe them strictly. Failure to follow these machine, unless supplied directly by Tetra Pak rules may result in personal injury or damage to Hoyer, is the responsibility of the customer.
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Tetra Pak Hoyer HOYER COMET RC 3 - DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE AND TECHNICAL DATA Contents Description of the machine ..................3-2 Technical data ......................3-3 Control panel ......................3-4 CRC804BC...
(Pos. 4, Fig. 3.1); and cups. a date stamping unit; The Hoyer Comet RC rotary filler consists of a free- an ejector unit (Pos. 6, Fig. 3.1). standing stainless steel structure on which the A combination of mechanical and pneumatic...
Tetra Pak Hoyer 3.3 Control panel Fig.3.3 Stroke counter Dosing time Decoration time (optional) Temperature of sealing head (optional) Bypass on switch Overload indicator light No air supply indicator light Reset button with light Jog switch Stop button Cup feed switch...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer HOYER COMET RC 4 - INSTALLATION Contents Transporting packages ....................4–2 Unpacking and delivery checks ................... 4–3 Transport and installation .................... 4–3 Checking functioning ....................4-4 CRC801BD...
The simplest way to move the crate in which the the crate is marked on the outside of the crate: Hoyer Comet RC filler is supplied is to use a pallet addresses of buyer and sender truck or lift truck. The crate should be deposited as dimensions: length –...
Tetra Pak Hoyer 4.3 Transport and installation The machine is assembled on wheels (Pos. 1, Fig. electrical cable down-line of a master switch with 4.3) so that it is easy for the operator to push it into thermal overload cutout and ultrarapid fuses of place.
Tetra Pak Hoyer 5.1 Product changeover The HOYER COMET RC CONE – CUP machine lid feed (Pos. 8, Fig. 5.1); fills and seals containers (cones and cups). lid closure (pos. 9, Fig. 5.1); It can produce cones and cups up to 100 mm in product ejector (Pos.
Tetra Pak Hoyer 5.2 Mechanical adjustment of the stations 5.2.1 Cone feed station adjustment Turn on the cone feed station using the switch (Pos. hold the cornets without exerting too much pressure. 12, Fig. 5.17) on the control panel. If the distance is greater than 5 mm, lower the mo- Work the jog switch (Pos.
Tetra Pak Hoyer 5.2.3 Gauging station adjustment Loosen the screws (Pos. 1/2, Fig. 5.4) to adjust The gauging station serves to spread the mouth of height and centring over the slot, then tighten the the paper wrapped around the cones, which tends screws when finished.
Tetra Pak Hoyer 5.2.6 Topping/pencil filler station adjustment Loosen the screws (Pos. 1/2, Fig. 5.7-5.7a) to starting production using the switch (Pos. 8, Fig. 5.17). adjust topping/pencil filler height and centre it over NOTE: the slot, then tighten the screws again when finished.
Tetra Pak Hoyer 5.2.8 Lid feed station adjustment Make sure that the lid feed station is switched off Tighten the screws (Pos. 1/2, Fig. 5.9) when (Pos. 15, Fig. 5.17) with the suction cups in the finished. raised position. With the machine at its slowest speed, check that Check that the suction cups (Pos.
Tetra Pak Hoyer 5.2.10 Cup lid closing station adjustment Check that the lid pressing plate (Pos. 1, Fig. 5.11) presses the lid in the cup in such a manner that it closes off the cup perfectly (Pos. 2, Fig. 5.11). If it is not closed off correctly, adjust plate height and centre it over the slot by loosening the screws (Pos.
Tetra Pak Hoyer 5.2.12 Stamping station adjustment The stamp is fixed to the raise/lower slide. It can be centred over the lid by loosening the screw (Pos. 1, Fig. 5.13); tighten the screw again when finished. Adjustment is important for correct stamping.
Tetra Pak Hoyer 5.3 Pneumatic setting 5.3.1 Granule adjustment The flow of product to dose can be optimised by adjusting the angle of action of the vibrator; this is done by slackening the screws on the vibrator support bracket. To increase or decrease the volume of product dosed, adjust the pressure regulator (Pos.
Tetra Pak Hoyer 5.5 Mechanical and pneumatic settings a. Container pick-up device: Cam identification: Adjust position of pick-up grippers. 1. Cup feed (Pos. 1, Fig. 5.18) b. Container magazine: Adjust dowel and tighten lock nut. 2. Chewing gum doser/cone feed c.
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Tetra Pak Hoyer HOYER COMET RC 6 - OPERATING PROCEDURES Contents Preliminary checks ..................... 6–2 Cone production equipment ..................6–3 6.2.1 Cone feed station ....................6-3 6.2.2 Gauge station ....................6-3 6.2.3 Chocolate spray station ..................6-3 6.2.4 Chocolate spray pump equipment..............6-4 6.2.5...
Tetra Pak Hoyer 6.1 Preliminary checks Before starting up the machine, check that: g. The emergency stop buttons (Pos. 20, Fig. 6.11) a. All panels and guards on the machine are fixed are disengaged. securely in place. h. Connect the bypass valves to the freezers (Pos.
Tetra Pak Hoyer 6.2 Cone production equipment 6.2.1 Cone feed station The function of the cone feeders (Fig. 6.2) mounted at the end of the machine is to deposit the cones in the slots in the lamellas. This action is synchronised with the movement of the trays.
Tetra Pak Hoyer 6.2.4 Chocolate spray pump equipment The temperature of the chocolate tank is kept under Chocolate is fed into the cones by the spray nozzle. control (at approximately 34ºC to 37ºC) by electrical The incoming chocolate is atomised by compressed resistances which heat water contained in the jacket air sent to the appropriate connection.
Tetra Pak Hoyer 6.2.5 Ice cream dosing station The cones are filled with ice cream by a doser (Pos. The quantity of ice cream required can be obtained 1, Fig. 6.6) fixed to the up/down slide (Pos. 2, Fig. by changing the speed of the freezer and, from the 6.6).
Tetra Pak Hoyer 6.2.6a Variegator station The cones are variegated with ice cream by a doser The quantity of decoration is controlled by changing (Pos. 1, Fig. 6.6b) fixed to the up/down slide the speed of the freezer and regulating the start and (Pos.
Tetra Pak Hoyer 6.2.7 Granule station This device, which is mounted on the structure, is wrench and move the adjustable baffles (Pos. used to spread nut granules, chocolate flakes or 4, Fig. 6.7), lifting them to increase granule feed similar on the product. The unit consists of a hopper or lowering it to reduce feed.
Tetra Pak Hoyer 6.2.9 Lid closing station This station consists of a crimping tool (Pos. 1, Fig. 6.9) mounted on the up/down slide. Loosen screws (Pos. 3/4, Fig. 6.9) to adjust height and centre crimping tool over slot, tightening the screws again afterwards.
Tetra Pak Hoyer 6.2.11 Start-up g. Press the “START” button and turn on the doser The start-up procedure is as follows: switch (Pos. 14, Fig. 6.11), checking that the a. Switch on the electric power supply to the right quantity of product is dosed.
Tetra Pak Hoyer 6.3 Cup production equipment 6.3.1 Cup feed station The function of the cup feeders (Fig. 6.12) mounted of the vacuum, grip the cups at the top dead centre at the end of the machine is to deposit the cones in position and then release them once they are in the the slots in the lamellas.
Tetra Pak Hoyer 6.3.2 Ice cream dosing station The cups are filled with ice cream by a doser (Pos. of ice cream. 1, Fig. 6.13) fixed to the up/down slide (Pos. 2, The quantity of ice cream required can be obtained Fig.
Tetra Pak Hoyer 6.3.3a Variegator station The cones are variegated with ice cream by a doser The quantity of decoration is controlled by changing (Pos. 1, Fig. 6.13b) fixed to the up/down slide the speed of the freezer and regulating the start and (Pos.
Tetra Pak Hoyer 6.3.4 Granule station This device, which is mounted on the structure, is wrench and move the adjustable baffles (Pos. used to spread nut granules, chocolate flakes or 4, Fig. 6.14), lifting them to increase granule similar on the product. The unit consists of a hopper feed or lowering it to reduce feed.
Tetra Pak Hoyer 6.3.6 Lid closing station This station consists of a closing plate (Pos. 1, Fig. 6.16) mounted on the up/down slide. Loosen screws (Pos. 3/4, Fig. 6.16) to adjust height and centre crimping tool over slot, tightening the screws again afterwards.
Tetra Pak Hoyer 6.3.8 Lid stamping station The stamp is fixed to the up/down slide. Loosen the screw (Pos. 1, Fig. 6.18) to centre it over the lid, then tighten the screw again. Correct adjustment is important to ensure that lids are stamped properly.
Tetra Pak Hoyer 6.3.10 Start-up g. Press the “START” button and turn on the doser The start-up procedure is as follows: switch (Pos. 12, Fig. 6.20), checking that the a. Switch on the electric power supply to the right quantity of product is dosed.
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Tetra Pak Hoyer HOYER COMET RC 7 - CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Contents Cleaning and washing ....................7–2 7.1.1 Recommended products ................... 7–2 Regular maintenance ....................7-2 7.2.1 Beginning of the season ..................7-2 7.2.2 Daily......................... 7-2 Chocolate spray nozzle maintenance ................7-3 Doser maintenance .....................
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Tetra Pak Hoyer 7.1 Cleaning and washing Before washing the machine, make sure that the d- Descaling wash. Use an acidic descaler with low main switch is turned to OFF. viscosity containing a mixture of wetting agents and emulsifiers in a concentration of 2% to 3%.
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Tetra Pak Hoyer 7.3 Chocolate spray nozzle maintenance At the end of the working cycle each day, use the dosing pump to pump warm water through the chocolate feed pipe. At regular intervals and whenever necessary, dismantle the end of the chocolate spray nozzle (Pos.
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Tetra Pak Hoyer 7.5 Spray nozzle unit air filter maintenance • Every 6 months • Every 12 months Replace sterilising filter. Replace the oil separation filter. Replace activated carbon filter (the upper part Replace the high efficiency filter (the lower part of the dual filter).
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Tetra Pak Hoyer 8.1 Troubleshooting Problem Probable cause Remedy The machine does not start. • No electric power. • Check that the machine is plugged in. • Main switch is faulty. The stations are not working. • No compressed air.
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Tetra Pak Hoyer HOYER COMET RC 9 - SPARE PARTS FOR STANDARD MACHINE Contents General layout ......................9-1 Structure ........................9-2 Covers ........................9-4 Motor drive ....................... 9-6 Vertical movement ...................... 9-8 Ejector ........................9-10 Fig. 9.1 - Lay-out 9 - 1...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer LAYOUT LIST Fig.9.4 - MOTOR DRIVE CRC804BI...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer LAYOUT TABLE Vertical movement - Fig. 9.5 Pos. Code Description Q.ty 12040326 Station support closing plate 336066034 O-ring seal 12040327 Station support plate 12043482 Brass 12042036 Slotted disk 17040010 Keyer 12042036 Slotted disk 12040331 Central disk support column...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer LAYOUT LIST Fig.9.5 - VERTICAL DRIVE CRC804BI...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer LAYOUT TABLE Ejector - Fig. 9.6 Pos. Code Description Q.ty 12040387 Anti-rotation bar 336069740 Scraper 12042085 Sleeve support plate 336005804 Brass 326015095 Lubricator 12040377 Feed and extraction guide column 12040338 336003980 Ring nut 12040379 Extraction shaft 326019008...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer LAYOUT LIST 11.2 10.10-11.10 Fig.9.6 - EJECTOR 9-11 CRC804BI...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer LAYOUT LIST Fig.10.7 - GRANULE 10-13 CRC910BL...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer LAYOUT TABLE Lid pick-up - Fig. 10.8 Pos. Code Description Q.ty 12040243 Product guide rods 12042105 Suction cup support 12042038 Lid plate 12042034 Manifold shaft 12042037 Lid support 333001007 Rotating cylinder 12040401 Cylinder support Suction cup (depending on format)
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Tetra Pak Hoyer LAYOUT LIST Fig.10.8 - LID PICK-UP 10-15 CRC910BL...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer LAYOUT TABLE Lid closing - Fig. 10.9 Pos. Code Description Q.ty 12042029 Plate 12042033 Support D01L00067 Bushing* FM50R45001 Spring* D01L00061 Body* 12040247 Piston* * for standard cones only 10-16 CRC910BL...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer LAYOUT LIST Fig.10.9 - LID CLOSING 10-17 CRC910BL...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer LAYOUT LIST Fig.10.11 - BYPASS 10-21 CRC910BL...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer LAYOUT TABLE Chocolate spray pump - Fig.10.12 POS. CODE DESCRIPTION Q.TY 336057064 Flywheel 12040716 Threaded piece for adjustment 540643005 12040715 Joint 12040806 Nipple with two holes 12040709 Adjustment sleeve 17000309 Cylinder 12040712 Ring nut with connection 540204053...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer LAYOUT LIST Fig. 10.12 - CHOCOLATE SPRAY PUMP 10-23 CRC910BL...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer LAYOUT TABLE Chocolate tank - Fig. 10.13 POS. CODE DESCRIPTION Q.TY 12040816 Tank support frame 016060218 Clamp 018020582 Seal 336054078 DM100 wheel 017975020 Heater 12040814 Chocolate tank 12040926 Chocolate dip tube 12040818 Tank lid 12040820 Chocolate filter mesh...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer LAY-OUT LIST 10-20 10-20 Fig. 10.19 - Chocolate tank xxxxxxx Fig. 10.13 xxxxx 10-37 CC810BL xxxxxxxx...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer LAYOUT TABLE Variegator - Fig. 10.14 POS. CODE DESCRIPTION QTY. 141040364 Hose connection 016060218 Clamp 018020581 Seal 336067042 O-ring seal 3081 12040782 Upper half of variegator cylinder 336067051 O-ring seal 3118 540204050 Elbow 336067076 O-ring seal 119...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer LAYOUT LIST 10.5 Fig. 10.14 - VARIEGATOR 10-27 CRC910BL...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer LAYOUT TABLE Pencil filler - Fig. 10.15 POS. CODE DESCRIPTION Q.TY 12042035 Support bracket 12042028 Block 12042234 Valve body 018060957 Clip 540214002 Endpiece 336069466 Seal 540214001 Piston 336067020 Seal 12041785 Upper part of body 336067045 Seal 336067048...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer LAYOUT LIST Fig. 10.15 - PENCIL FILLER 10-29 CRC910BL...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer HOYER COMET RC 11 - SPARE PARTS FOR CUP PRODUCT Contents Fig. 11.2 Cup feed......................11-2 Fig. 11.3 Chewing gum feed ..................11-4 Fig. 11.4 Doser ......................11-6 Fig. 11.5 Topping ......................11-8 Fig. 11.6 Granule......................11-10 Fig.
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Tetra Pak Hoyer LIST LAYOUT Fig.11.6 - GRANULE 11-11 CRC910BM...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer LAYOUT TABLE Lid pick-up - Fig. 11.7 Pos. Code Description Q.ty 12040243 Product guide rods 12042105 Suction cup support 12042038 Lid plate 12042034 Manifold shaft 12042037 Lid support 333001007 Rotating cylinder 12040401 Cylinder support Suction cup (depending on format)
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Tetra Pak Hoyer LIST LAYOUT Fig.11.7 - LID PICK-UP 11-13 CRC910BM...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer LAYOUT TABLE Lid closing - Fig. 11.8 Pos. Code Description 12042029 Plate 12042033 Support Plug (depends on format) 11-14 CRC910BM...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer LIST LAYOUT Fig.11.8 - LID CLOSING 11-15 CRC910BM...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer LAYOUT TABLE Lid sealing - Fig. 11.8a Pos. Code Description Q.ty 120400985 Sealing head support 12042118 Threaded cap 12042116 Sliding pin 12042117 Guiding brass 12042115 Sleeve 12042114 Spring xxxxxxx 12042113 Finned head 12042119 Insulation 12040367 Sleeve D01PO0026...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer LIST LAYOUT Fig.11.8a - LID SEALING 11-17 CRC910BM...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer LIST LAYOUT Fig.11.11 - BYPASS 11-23 CRC910BM...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer LAYOUT TABLE Chocolate spray pump - Fig.11.12 POS. CODE DESCRIPTION Q.TY 336057064 Flywheel 12040716 Threaded piece for adjustment 540643005 12040715 Joint 12040806 Nipple with two holes 12040709 Adjustment sleeve 17000309 Cylinder 12040712 Ring nut with connection 540204053...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer LIST LAYOUT Fig. 11.12 - CHOCOLATE SPRAY PUMP 11-25 CRC910BM...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer LAYOUT TABLE Chocolate tank - Fig. 11.13 POS. CODE DESCRIPTION Q.TY 12040816 Tank support frame 016060218 Clamp 018020582 Seal 336054078 DM100 wheel 017975020 Heater 12040814 Chocolate tank 12040926 Chocolate dip tube 12040818 Tank lid 12040820 Chocolate filter mesh...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer LAY-OUT LIST 10-20 10-20 Fig. 10.19 - Chocolate tank xxxxxxx Fig. 11.13 xxxxx 10-37 CC810BL xxxxxxxx...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer LAYOUT TABLE Variegator - Fig. 11.14 POS. CODE DESCRIPTION QTY. 141040364 Hose connection 016060218 Clamp 018020581 Seal 336067042 O-ring seal 3081 12040782 Upper half of variegator cylinder 336067051 O-ring seal 3118 540204050 Elbow 336067076 O-ring seal 119...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer LIST LAYOUT 11.4 Fig. 11.14 - VARIEGATOR 11-29 CRC910BM...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer LAYOUT TABLE Pencil filler - Fig. 11.15 POS. CODE DESCRIPTION Q.TY 12042035 Support bracket 12042028 Block 12042234 Valve body 018060957 Clip 540214002 Endpiece 336069466 Seal 540214001 Piston 336067020 Seal 12041785 Upper part of body 336067045 Seal 336067048...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer LIST LAYOUT Fig. 11.15 - PENCIL FILLER 11-31 CRC910BM...
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