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BIRO VTS-500 Operations Manual & Parts List

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MODEL VTS-500
VACUUM TUMBLER
OPERATION MANUAL & PARTS LIST
STARTING WITH SERIAL No. 544
The BIRO VTS-500 VACUUM TUMBLERS are versatile machines used for vacuum
tumbling all types of meats with marinaded blends of herbs and spices. All mari-
nades should be FDA approved and meet F.S.I. standards. The BIRO VTS-500 pro-
duces equally impressive results with beef, pork, poultry and fish.
The unit is both easy to clean and maintain as well as sanitary in design and con-
struction. The entire machine is built to give many years of trouble free service while
providing a unique line of marinated products for your customers.
ITEM No. VTS583-307
307-5-10-5
ITEM No. VTS583-307

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  • Page 1 The BIRO VTS-500 VACUUM TUMBLERS are versatile machines used for vacuum tumbling all types of meats with marinaded blends of herbs and spices. All mari- nades should be FDA approved and meet F.S.I. standards. The BIRO VTS-500 pro- duces equally impressive results with beef, pork, poultry and fish.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Page NOTICE TO OWNERS AND OPERATORS ......... 1 SAFETY TIPS .

  • Page 3: Notice To Owners And Operators

    Manual. Warnings related to your personal safety are indicated by: Warnings related to possible damage to equipment are indicated by: BIRO also has provided warning labels on the equipment. If any warning label, instruction label or Manual becomes misplaced, damaged, or illegible, please contact your nearest Distributor or BIRO directly for a replacement.

  • Page 4: Safety Tips

    NEVER Leave Machine Unattended While Operating. PROMPTLY REPLACE Any Worn or Illegible Warning and/or Instruction Labels. USE ONLY BIRO Parts and Accessories Properly Installed. FOOD HANDLING TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION 1. ALWAYS wash hands thoroughly with warm soap and water before and after handling raw fish, poultry or meats.

  • Page 5: Operation

    OPERATION ROTATING DRUM ONLY Properly Trained Personnel Should Use This Equipment. ALWAYS Keep Hands Clear of the Rotating Drum and Other Moving Parts. DO NOT Tamper With, Bypass, Alter, or Modify This Equipment in Any Way From Its Original Condition. ALWAYS Turn Off, Unplug From Power Source and Perform Lockout/Tagout Procedure to This Machine Before Cleaning, Servicing, or When Not In Use.

  • Page 6: Cleaning

    Chemicals Will Cause Brown Stains, as will Chlorine Bleach and Similar Products if Allowed to Stand in or on the Machine for Any Length of Time. CLEANING THE BIRO VACUUM TUMBLER: 1. Turn “OFF”, unplug machine from power source, and perform lockout/tagout procedures.

  • Page 7: Maintenance

    NEVER Bypass, Alter, or Modify This Equipment in Any Way From Its Original Condition. PROMPTLY REPLACE Any Worn or Illegible Labels. USE ONLY GENUINE BIRO Parts and Accessories Properly Installed. A. PUMP FILTER No. VTS529 1. Check filter daily. Filter must be drained before the separated moisture and oil reaches the bottom of the lower black baffle.

  • Page 10: Vacuum Pump

    VACUUM PUMP MAINTENANCE WARNING: MAKE SURE THE ELECTRIC MOTOR IS PROPERLY GROUNDED AND THE WIRING IS DONE BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN FAMILIAR WITH NEMA MG2 SAFETY STANDARDS, NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND ALL LOCAL SAFETY CODES. WARNING: THE MOTOR IS THERMALLY PROTECTED AND CAN AUTOMATICALLY RESTART WHEN THE OVERLOAD RESETS.
  • Page 11 VTS1034-1 HP VACUUM PUMP VTS-AK518 Pump body 1 req’d. VTS-AK513 Vane 4 req’d. VTS-AK511 Pump shroud 1 req’d. VTS-AK514 Pump end plate 1 req’d. VTS-AK522 Gasket 1 req’d. VTS-AK520 Muffler box 1 req’d. VTS-AK473 O-ring 2 req’d. VTS-AK524 Felt 2 req’d. VTS-AK510 End cap 2 req’d.

  • Page 12: Gear Reducer

    VTS512-1 GROVE GEAR REDUCER LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE AFTER SERIAL No. VT3 VIEW IS FROM OPPOSITE END OF DRUM LUBRICANTS FOR VTS512-1 GROVE GEAR WORM REDUCER The precision-made gears and bearings in Grove Gear Speed Reducers require high-grade lubri- cants of the proper viscosity to maintain trouble-free performance. For best results, use lubricants on the following chart for worm gear reducers.

  • Page 13: To Program Timer

    TO PROGRAM TIMER Part No. VTS511 Key Sequence Display Press SET Key SEt1 prompt is displayed Press SET Key Setpoint 1 (tumble time) is displayed with flashing digit indicating that setpoint can be changed. Change using Arrow Keys New setpoint value is displayed. Press ENT Key New setpoint entered into memory.

  • Page 14: Timer Program Notes

    TIMER PROGRAM NOTES...

  • Page 15: Photoelectric Eye

    VTS1053 PHOTOELECTRIC EYE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Starting Operation 1. Open the cover and guard of the sensor; make sure that no dirt enters the device. See #1, Page 15. 2. Select switching function: L.ON: Light-switching if light received, output (Q) switches. D.ON;...
  • Page 16 VTS1053 Photoelectric Eye Operating Instructions This tumbler contains a photo sensor light beam as a safety barrier. If a person or object blocks the beam, the machine will STOP. Clear the photo sensor beam & press the start button to resume operation.

  • Page 19: Drum Assembly

    DRUM ASSEMBLY Item Description HHS025S Hex head screw ¼-20 ´ ½ SS ST97 Drain cap wrench VTS1081-1 Drum cover handle VTS1083-8 Lid latch VTS1083-9 Latch keeper plate VTS361 Drain tube VTS363-1 Drain cap VTS364 Drive shaft key VTS562-3 Drum weldment VTS566-5 Drum cover VTS568-1...

  • Page 23: Component Cover And Rear Door

    COMPONENT COVER AND REAR DOOR Item Item Description Description 42MC-Y25B7 Pop rivet – aluminum ´ ¼ VTS1053 VTS1053 Photoelectric eye w/bracket Photoelectric eye w/bracket only HHS035S Hex head screw ¼-20 ´ S.S. VTS1075 VTS1053-1 Sight window – 2" dia. Photoelectric eye assembly complete - 4 wires used w/ VT492S timer PC159 Strain relief fitting –...

  • Page 24: Preventative Maintenance

    PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE — NOTES — GENERAL: ACUUM OMPONENTS LECTRICAL OMPONENTS Check drum cover gasket for cuts, tears, damage. Replace if damaged. Install gasket and lid onto vacuum drum. Check for proper fit and correct latch tension to achieve good seal. Adjust latched if needed.
  • Page 25 120 VAC WIRING DIAGRAM...
  • Page 26 220 VAC WIRING DIAGRAM...
  • Page 27 RECOMMENDED VTS-500 SPARE PARTS VTS568 Drum cover gasket VTS363-1 Drain cap VTS529 Vacuum pump filter VTS7112 Locking knob VTS511 Timer VTS1053 Photoelectric eye VTS529-1 Filter elements – NOTES –...

  • Page 28: Operator's Signature Page

    OPERATOR’S SIGNATURE PAGE WARNING READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE SIGNING BELOW MY SIGNATURE ATTESTS THAT I HAVE COMPLETELY READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL. I REALIZE THAT THIS MACHINE, IF OPERATED CARELESSLY, CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TO MYSELF AND OTHERS. SUPERVISOR’S NAME (PRINT) SIGNATURE...

  • Page 29: Limited Warranty

    BIRO will replace defective parts, which are covered by this limited warranty, provided that the de- fective parts are authorized for return, shipping charges prepaid, to a designated factory for in- spection and/or testing.

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