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Also read the conditions of sale, including those governing the warranty. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted to third parties without the prior written permission of TETRA PAK HOYER. Machine HOYER COMET C ○ ○...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer Machine identification data General Description of the machine and technical data Installation Set-up procedures Operating procedures Cleaning and maintenance Troubleshooting Spare parts catalogue NOTE: All the drawings show the machine and stations for production on two lanes.
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Tetra Pak Hoyer HOYER COMET C 1 - MACHINE IDENTIFICATION DATA Contents Introduction ......................1-2 Identification plate ....................1-2 Service centres ......................1-3 CC901AA...
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1.1 Introduction Thank you for buying a machine manufactured The manual contains tables, drawings and by Tetra Pak Hoyer. diagrams which will allow you to gain familiarity We recommend you read this manual as it is with all parts of the machine.
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If you have any requirement or problem that re- quires 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 C 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 CC901AB...
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Tetra Pak provided as a part of this machine remain the Hoyer carried out during the warranty property of Tetra Pak Hoyer and must not be period will automatically invalidate the passed on to third parties without the written warranty.
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The machine is suitable for operation in the NOTE: following ambient conditions: • Temperature : from 4°C to 40°C Tetra Pak Hoyer will accept no responsibility for • Humidity : from 20% to 95%. damage or injury caused by failure to comply with the above warnings.
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Tetra Pak Hoyer HOYER COMET C 3 - DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE AND TECHNICAL DATA Contents Description of the machine ..................3-2 Operation ........................3-2 Technical data ......................3-3 Programming and control panel ................... 3-4 CC901AC...
Tetra Pak Hoyer 3.1 Description of the macine The HOYER COMET C is a machine used for The machine consists of: filling a variety of ice-cream containers. 1. Steel structure with adjustable feet. The structure of the machine, the mechanical 2.
Tetra Pak Hoyer 3.3 Technical data Standard power supply: Dimensions 220 - 440 V / 3 Ph / 50-60 Hz A (length) = 4050 mm B (width) = 1170 mm Installed power C (height) = 1970 mm Main motor: 0.75 kW Belt motor: 0.37 kW...
Tetra Pak Hoyer 3.4 Programming and control panel pdup shift alarm pdown help print Enter Fig.3.3 Start/Stop main motor Select format Jog main motor Save data Select production cycle Auto/Manual Apply data Start/Stop stations and C.I.P. cycle Position stations (for automatic start-up of the production cycle), password “1 2...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer Shift to the next paragraph Set C.I.P. data pdown Go to the next page Reset Display alarm messages alarm Start/Stop loading cones-cups Clear Start/Stop spraying chocolate Display help help Start/Stop doser 1 Print print Chocolate tank resistances...
Tetra Pak Hoyer HOYER COMET C 4 - INSTALLATION Contents Unpacking and delivery checks ................4-2 Transport and installation ..................4-2 Electrical connection ....................4-3 Pneumatic connection ....................4-3 Checking direction of rotation ................. 4-4 Freezer connections ....................4-4 CC901AD...
Tetra Pak Hoyer 4.1 Unpacking and delivery checks The HOYER COMET C machine and the various d. Check that the contents of the crate corre- operating stations are transported in special con- spond to the description given in the shipping tainers, generally wooden crates.
Tetra Pak Hoyer 4.3 Electrical connection The machine’s electrical system has been factory and suitable for protecting inverter electronic checked by Tetra Pak Hoyer engineers. power circuits. The machine’s components are electrically pro- tected against short-circuits. • Check the data on the identification plate (Fig.4.2) to ensure that the machine is com-...
Tetra Pak Hoyer 4.5 Checking the direction of rotation fter having made the electrical and pneumatic the operator’s side. connections, check the direction of rotation of • Press the stop to stop the chain. the machine as follows: WARNING: •...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer HOYER COMET C 5 - ADJUSTMENTS AND FORMAT CHANGE PROCEDURES Contents Control panel adjustments ..................5-2 Product change ......................5-8 Mechanical and pneumatic adjustments ..............5-9 5.3.1 Container feed station adjustment ..............5-9 5.3.1a Cone feed station adjustment ................5-9 5.3.1b...
Tetra Pak Hoyer 5.1 Control panel adjustments pdup Fig. 5.1 shift alarm pdown help print Enter 5.1.1 PLC settings The various functions of the production line are : SELECT PRODUCTION CYCLE controlled by a PLC. Use the keypad (Fig. 5.1) AUTO/MANUAL to programme the PLC as described below.
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When an alarm is displayed, the technician must Press this key to call up a video page containing check and repair the problem as necessary. Press formats provided by Tetra Pak Hoyer and those entered by the customer for production. RESET...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer : START/STOP LOADING CONES/ : START/STOP PRESSING LIDS CUPS Starts/stops the lid press if enabled by the current Starts or stops loading of cones or cups if enabled format. by the current format. : START SEALING RESISTANCE...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer STANDARD PROGRAM FOR CONE FORMAT Page 3/23 CONE DISPENSER CONSENT: CONE RELEASE: ON: 280 OFF: 325 CONE DOWNLOAD: ON: 355 OFF: 200 WAFER CONTROL: ON: 060 OFF: 150 CONE BLOW: ON: 035 OFF: 055 Page 4/23 CHOCO SPRAYER...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer STANDARD PROGRAM FOR CUP FORMAT Page 1/23 DATA SETTING CODE: DESCRIPTION: STANDARD CUP Page 2/23 GENERAL PARAMETERS SAFETY CAM: ON: 220 OFF: 330 Page 4/23 CUP DISPENSER CONSENT: CUP RELEASE: ON: 060 OFF: 130 CUP VACUUM. ON: 010...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer Page 12/23 CRIMPER CONSENT: CRIMPER DOWN: ON: 010 OFF: 060 Page 15/23 CUP EJECTION CONSENT: CUP EJECTION: ON: 075 OFF: 260 To save the data entered in the recipe, press “ENTER” > > “ENTER” > : the data is now memorised in the recipe.
Tetra Pak Hoyer 5.2 Product change The HOYER COMET C CONE – CUP machine When changing to a cone/cup format of a fills and seals containers (cones and cups). different size, it is necessary to replace the slot It can produce six rows of cones, cups or tubes...
Tetra Pak Hoyer 5.3 Mechanical and pneumatic adjustments 5.3.1 Container feed station adjustment 5.3.1a Cone feed station adjustment Press the emergency button to turn off the If the distance is too great, lower the moveable compressed air supply on the control panel.
Tetra Pak Hoyer 5.3.2 Cone gauging – chocolate spray station adjustment The cone gauging station is necessary for At the end of the adjustment, tighten the screw spreading the mouth of the paper wrapped around (Part. 1, Fig. 5.4). the cones, which tends to fold over during Use the pneumatic control to change spraying feeding.
Tetra Pak Hoyer 5.3.3 Ice cream doser/optional decorator station adjustment To adjust doser/decorator height, slacken the At the end of the adjustment, tighten the screw screw (Part. 1, Fig. 5.5) and turn the ring nut (Part. 1, Fig. 5.5). (Part. 2, Fig. 5.5) until the required dosing...
Tetra Pak Hoyer 5.3.4 Topping station adjustment Check that the dosing nozzles are centred over the slots. If not, loosen fixing blocks (Part. 1/2, Fig. 5.6) and correct station position. Fig. 5.6 5.3.5 Optional pencil filler station adjustment To adjust height, slacken the lock nut (Part. 1, Fig.
Tetra Pak Hoyer 5.3.7 Lid feed station adjustment Make sure that the lid feed station is switched off (button (Fig. 5.14) in OFF position) with the suction cups in the raised position. Check that the suction cups (Part. 1, Fig. 5.9) are in direct contact with the lids inside the magazines.
Tetra Pak Hoyer 5.3.8 Cone lid closing station adjustment Check that the crimper (Part. 1, Fig. 5.10) rests anchoring it to the cylinder stem (Part. 3, Fig. on the outside of the slot (Part. 2, Fig. 5.10) and 5.10). compresses inside of it in order to close off the If the closure is too accentuated, rotate the cone perfectly.
Tetra Pak Hoyer 5.3.10 Cone ejector station adjustment Adjust the position of the ejector elbows (Part. Then adjust the angle of the ejection elbows (Part. 1, Fig. 5.12), the ejector plate (Part. 3, Fig. 5.12) 1, Fig. 5.12) by adjusting the screws holding them and the product conveyor belt so that the cone in place (Part.
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Tetra Pak Hoyer 5.3.12 Tube feed and gauge station Use the jog command (Fig. 5.1) to position the container pick-up unit at its maximum height. Then place two containers in the magazine and check that the blades hold the container without squashing it.
Tetra Pak Hoyer 5.3.14 Ink-jet stamp station adjustment To adjust the height of the stamp head, loosen Check that the limit switch (Part. 3, Fig. 5.16) is the screws holding it in place (Part. 1/2, Fig. 5.16) in the correct position.
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Tetra Pak Hoyer HOYER COMET C 6 - OPERATING PROCEDURES Contents Preliminary checks ....................6-2 Start of production ....................6-3 6.2.1 Emergency stop ....................6-6 End of production..................... 6-7 Description of work stations ..................6-8 6.4.1 Cone feed station .................... 6-8 6.4.2...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer 6.1 Preliminary controls Perform the following checks before starting the g. Make sure that the emergency stop buttons machine: (Part. 7/8 Fig. 6.1) are disengaged. a. Make sure that all the panels and guards in h. Connect the bypass valves to the freezers the machine are fixed securely in place.
Tetra Pak Hoyer 6.2 Start of production Fig. 6.2 pdup shift alarm pdown help print Enter Proceed as follows to start the machine: a. Switch on the electric power supply to the machine by turning the main switch to the “ON”...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer d. Press (Fig. 6.2) to call up the start-up page. SPEED POSITION 0° CYCLE MANUAL e. Press (Fig. 6.2) to call up the production recipe function. DATA SETTING CODE ----------- DESCRIPTION 1/23 f. Press (Fig. 6.2) to call up the recipes stored in memory.
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Tetra Pak Hoyer h. Press (Fig. 6.2) to confirm the selected Enter recipe. DATA SETTING CODE DESCRIPTION CONE 1/23 i. Press (Fig. 6.2) to save data. Overwrite ? (Enter = Yes Clr = No) l. Press (Fig. 6.2) to confirm that you wish Enter to save.
Tetra Pak Hoyer n. Place a suitable container under the bypass t. Press the run and doser start-up buttons (Fig. valve drain. 6.2). The lamellas will start moving in o. Place a suitable container under the doser synchrony with the dosing when ice cream discharge chute.
Tetra Pak Hoyer 6.3 End of production To stop the machine manually: To stop the machine in automatic cycle mode, To deactivate the stations, press the individual proceed as follows: station buttons on the operator interface Press the end of production button (Fig.
Tetra Pak Hoyer 6.4 Description of work stations 6.4.1 Cone feed station The function of the cone feeders (Fig. 6.4) 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 6.4.3 Chocolate spray pump equipment A frame on wheels (Pos. 1, Fig. 6.6) supports the necessary because the pipes are not heated, and thermostatically controlled chocolate tank (Pos. 2, the bypass prevents the chocolate from stopping Fig. 6.6), kept at a temperature of approximately in the pipe and solidifying.
Tetra Pak Hoyer 6.4.4 Ice cream dosing station The cones are filled with ice cream by dosers (Pos. the control panel which is interfaced with the 1, Fig. 6.7) activated by pneumatic actuators PLC. (Pos. 2, Fig. 6.7). Two dosers (Pos. 1 Fig. 6.7) are mounted on the The mobile frame is raised and lowered by a frame.
Tetra Pak Hoyer 6.4.5 Ice cream decoration station (optional) Ice cream cones are decorated by dosers (Pos. may be set using the operator control panel which 1, Fig. 6.8) driven by pneumatic actuators (Pos. interfaces with the PLC. 2, Fig. 6.8).
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Tetra Pak Hoyer 6.4.6 Stazione pencill filler (optional) The pencil filler station consists of nozzles (Pos. The beginning and duration of movement of the 1, Fig. 6.9)connected through hoses to an optio- mobile frame while the lamellas are stationary nal feed tub and driven by pneumatic actuators may be set using the operator control panel which (Part.
Tetra Pak Hoyer RETURN TO PM 6.4.7 Topping station The topping station consists of nozzles connected necessary because the pipes are not heated, and through hoses to an optional feed tub and driven the bypass prevents the chocolate from stopping by pneumatic actuators.
Tetra Pak Hoyer 6.4.8 Granule station This device, which is mounted on the structure, feed while lowering them reduces the feed. is used to spread nut granules, chocolate flakes At the end of the adjustment, tighten the or similar onto the product. The unit consists of screws (Part.
Tetra Pak Hoyer 6.4.9 Lid feed station This station consists of lid magazines (Part. 1, When the suction cups make contact with the Fig. 6.12) mounted on a support fixed to the lids, a vacuum is generated allowing the lids to structure and a mobile cross-member (Part.
Tetra Pak Hoyer 6.4.11 Cone ejector station This station is mounted underneath the lamellas. It is controlled by a cam on the main shaft and supports the pushers which eject the cones. The upward movement allows the ejectors to lift the cones from the slots (Part.
Tetra Pak Hoyer 6.4.13 Lid sealing station (optional) This station consists of sealing heads (Part. 3, Fig. 6.16) mounted on the structure (Part. 1, Fig. 6.16) and controlled by pneumatic actuators (Part. 2, Fig. 6.16). The downward movement induced by the pneumatic actuators (Part.
Tetra Pak Hoyer 6.4.15 Cup ejector station This station is mounted underneath the lamellas. It is controlled by a cam and supports the pushers which eject the cups. The upward movement allows the ejectors to lift the cups from the slots on the lamellas (Part. 1, Fig.
Tetra Pak Hoyer 6.4.17 Rotary dosing station (optional) Cups are filled with ice cream by dosers (Pos. 3, quantity of ice cream into the cups. Fig. 6.20) driven by pneumatic actuators (Pos. The quantity of ice cream required can be 4, Fig.
Tetra Pak Hoyer 6.4.18 Flame cone lid feed station (optional) This station consists of lid magazines mounted upward and downward movement of the mobile on a support fixed to the structure and a mobile crosspiece. cross-member controlled by a pneumatic actuator The travel of the pneumatic actuator can be (Part.
Tetra Pak Hoyer 6.4.20 Volumetric dosing station (optional) This station consists of a hopper assembled on The normal position of the end part of the dosing the structure on which is mounted a level control, nozzles when in the dosing position should be...
Tetra Pak Hoyer 6.4.21 Cocoa dispenser station (optional) This device assembled on the structure sprinkles cocoa powder or a similar substance on top of the product. It consists of a hopper (Pos. 1, Fig. 6.24) containing powder which is dispensed by a movement controlled by a pneumatic actuator (Pos.
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Tetra Pak Hoyer HOYER COMET C 7 - CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Contents Cleaning and washing ....................7-2 7.1.1 Recommended products ................. 7-2 Routine 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 ....................
Tetra Pak Hoyer 7.1 Cleaning and washing Make sure that the main switch is OFF before d- Descaling wash. Use a low-viscosity acid washing the machine. descaler containing a mixture of wetting and emulsifying agents. Concentration may vary The filling machine washing operations comprise between 2% and 3%.
Tetra Pak Hoyer 7.3 Chocolate spray nozzle maintenance Each day, at the end of the working cycle use the dosing pump to pump warm water through the chocolate feed pipe. Periodically, and when required, dismantle the end of the chocolate spray nozzle (Pos.1, Fig.7.1) to restore its correct operation.
Tetra Pak Hoyer 7.5 Topping maintenance Each day, at the end of the working cycle use the dosing pump to pump warm water through the chocolate feed pipe. Periodically, and when required, dismantle the ends of the doser (Pos.1, Fig.7.3) and the cover (Pos.2, Fig.7.3).
Tetra Pak Hoyer 7.7 Lamella drive chain tension until the correct working tension is obtained; Periodically check the tension of the lamella 2 - Tighten the lock-nut (Pos.1, Fig.7.5). drive chain. Proceed as follows: 1 - Unscrew the lock-nut (Pos.1, Fig.7.5) and adjust the tensioning screw (Pos.2, Fig.7.5)
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Tetra Pak Hoyer HOYER COMET C 9 - SPARE PARTS CATALOGUE Contents Structure......................9-2 Motor drive ...................... 9-4 Ejector ......................9-6 Feed........................9.8 Tensioner ......................9-10 9.6-7 Cone feed....................9-12/14 Cup feed ......................9-16 Station movement ................... 9-18 9.10 Gauge and chocolate spray station..............9-20 9.11...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer TABLE Structure - Fig. 9.1 POS. CODE DESCRIPTION Q.TY 12040002 Electro-pneumatic panel 12040003 Panel connection tube 12040014 Chain guide 12040013 17 mm chain guide spacer 12040015 Lower chain guide 12040008 Motor LH side panel 12040017 Station support bar...
Tetra Pak Hoyer LIST 9.16 9.14 9.14 Fig. 9.15 - Flame cone doser movement 9-31 CC901AI...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer TABLE Flame cone doser movement - Fig. 9.16 POS. CODE DESCRIPTION Q.TY 17060007 Servomotor 17000397 Reduction gear 12040902 Shaft 326013109 336026882 Pulley 17000395 Belt 12040905 Tensioning pin 12040904 Plate 12060293 Plate 336071190 Seal ring 326019147 Circlip 336001030...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer LIST 9.15 Fig. 9.16 - Flame cone doser movement 9-33 CC901AI...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer TABLE By-pass - Fig. 9.17 POS. CODE DESCRIPTION Q.TY 17040009 Pneumatic valve 17000317 Union tee D01E00115 3-way distributor 141040344 Rubber seal support 016060218 Clamp 018020582 Seal 17000279 Pipe 540303018 Union Y 016060218 Clamp 018020582 Seal 542320022 Balancing body...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer LIST Fig. 9.19 - Granule station 9-39 CC901AI...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer TABLE Lid feed - Fig. 9.20 POS. CODE DESCRIPTION Q.TY Q.TY 2 Lanes 3 Lanes 12040133 Left hand magazine support plate 12040665 Lock nut 12040134 Right hand magazine support plate 12040125 Upper plate 17000384 Bush 17000052 Anchor...
Tetra Pak Hoyer LIST Fig. 9.20 - Lid feed 9-41 CC901AI...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer TABLE Dome-shaped lid feed - Fig. 9.21 POS. CODE DESCRIPTION Q.TY Q.TY 2 Lanes 3 Lanes 12040133 Left hand magazine support plate 12040665 Lock nut 12040134 Right hand magazine support plate 12040125 Upper plate 17000384 Bush 17000052...
Tetra Pak Hoyer TABLE Lid feed - Fig. 9.22 POS. CODE DESCRIPTION Q.TY Q.TY 2 Lanes 3 Lanes 333001007 Actuator 336007150 Corteco seal 336001463 Bearing Suction cup (according to format) Suction cup holder (according to format) Suction cup mounting extension (according to format)
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Tetra Pak Hoyer LIST 9.20/21 Fig. 9.22 - Lid feed 9-45 CC901AI...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer TABLE Flame cone lid feed - Fig. 9.23 POS. CODE DESCRIPTION Q.TY 12040125 Upper plate 17000052 Anchor 17000384 Bush 12040126 Column 12040127 Column 12040912 Base 12040078 Lower clamp 12040079 Upper clamp 12040665 Locking ring nut 12040662 Adjustment sleeve...
Tetra Pak Hoyer LIST Fig. 9.23 - Flame cone lid feed 9-47 CC901AI...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer TABLE Flame cone lid feed - Fig. 9.24 POS. CODE DESCRIPTION Q.TY 12040133 Right hand support plate 12040134 Left hand support plate 12040915 Tie rod Lid magazine (depending on format) Lid blade (depending on format) 12040916 Antirotation guide...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer LIST 9.23 Fig. 9.24 - Flame cone lid feed 9-49 CC901AI...
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Tetra Pak Hoyer TABLE Cone/dome-shaped lid closing station - Fig. 9.25 POS. CODE DESCRIPTION Q.TY Q.TY 2 Lanes 3 Lanes 17000055 Anchor 17000013 Cone cylinder 17000077 Dome-shaped cylinder 12040173 Cylinder support plate Bush (according to format) Beader spring (according to format)
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