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- Page 1 OPERATING MANUAL MINI ROBOPOP® 25 (VPM-MRS2F) READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE MACHINE! PDF version of this manual is available on www.robolabs.pro...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Robopop 25 user manual Nov-20 A B L E O F C O N T E N T S Safety requirements..................3 1. Overview.......................4 1.1. Purpose....................4 1.2. Technical specifications..............4 1.3. Delivery set...................4 1.4. Unpacking.....................5 1.5. Power requirements................6 1.6. Ambient conditions................6 1.7. Safety components................6 1.8. -
Page 3: Safety Requirements
Robopop 25 user manual Nov-20 AFETY REQUIREMENTS DO NOT WASH MACHINE WITH WATER JET! DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM THE MAINS BEFORE SERVICING! DO NOT LEAVE RUNNING MACHINE UNATTENDED! ALL SWIVEL CASTERS MUST BE LOCKED WHILE IN OPERATION! BEWARE MOVING PARTS! SOME PARTS ARE HOT WHILE IN OPERATION! DO NOT USE MACHINE FOR PROCESSING OTHER KERNELS THAN CORN! ONLY INSTRUCTED PERSONNEL ARE ALLOWED TO... -
Page 4: Overview
Robopop 25 user manual Nov-20 1. O VERVIEW 1.1. Purpose Vortex Popcorn machine VPM-MRS2F (hereinafter “popper” or “machine”) is a hot-air popper for making popcorn. Both Butterfly and Mushroom varieties can be processed. Popper built on patented Vortex technology that has following benefits: No oil is used at all, so hot-air popped popcorn has no carcinogens and trans-fats;... -
Page 5: Unpacking
Robopop 25 user manual Nov-20 1.4. Unpacking HEAVY EQUIPMENT! LEAST PERSONS REQUIRED TO GET THE CRATE IN UPRIGHT POSITION! Unpack the machine carefully. To do this, follow instructions below: 1. Remove wood screws along the perimeter of upper cover plate (1), take off the plate. -
Page 6: Power Requirements
Robopop 25 user manual Nov-20 1.5. Power requirements CONNECTIONS MUST BE DONE ONLY BY QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN! ELECTRIC SOCKET MUST HAVE GROUNDING TERMINAL! IF SUPPLY CORD DAMAGED, IT MUST BE REPLACED BY MANUFACTURER, SERVICE AGENT, QUALIFIED PERSONS IN ORDER TO AVOID HAZARD! It is necessary to periodically check electric connections, including grounding connection. - Page 7 Robopop 25 user manual Nov-20 USING EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON MAY LEAD TO CHAMBER CLOGGING! There is a contactor included in the electrical circuit before solid-state relays, which run heating elements. Emergency thermostat runs the contractor. The thermostat sensor is located inside the chamber, next to the heating elements. In case of solid-state relays failure or main automation system failure and uncontrolled heating, the emergency thermostat will be triggered and will shut off the heating elements, avoiding overheating.
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Page 8: Main Components
Robopop 25 user manual Nov-20 1.8. Main components Main components are: 1 - Turbine; 2 - Chamber; 3 – Corn feeder; 4 – Control panel; 5 – Sifter (perforated drum); 6 – Scrap tray, see Fig.1: Fig. 1 Main components URBINE BLOWER The turbine provides constantly circulating airflow inside the popper. - Page 9 Robopop 25 user manual Nov-20 control and maintain temperature in the chamber automatically. ORN FEEDER Corn feeder can hold 8 kg or raw corn. There is an auger inside the feeder that pushes corn kernels into the chamber. IFTER AND SCRAP TRAY Sifter is a rotating drum that screens un-popped kernels (“old maids”), partly popped popcorn, and other small fractions into scrap tray located under the sifter.
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Page 10: Intended Use
Robopop 25 user manual Nov-20 2. I NTENDED USE 2.1. Operation modes The popper has following operation modes: - Heating mode. Once START/PUSE button pressed, popper automatically starts to heat up. The button indicator blinks slowly. Upon reaching certain temperature popper switches automatically to popping mode. -
Page 11: Quick Start Guide
Robopop 25 user manual Nov-20 2.3. Quick start guide THE VERY FIRST BATCH OF CORN IS NOT INTENDED TO EAT! MAKE SURE THE CHAMBER IS CLEAN BEFORE TURNING MACHINE ON! 1. Fill the hopper with raw corn and prepare a container for popped corn. 2. -
Page 12: Parameters
Robopop 25 user manual Nov-20 2.4. Parameters EMPERATURE Popping temperature shall be chosen by the user. Due to different features of used corn and chosen settings, and also cyclic type of operation, moderate temperature fluctuations are possible. Popping temperature affects the way how popcorn pops; its shape and size. Too high values lead to smaller popcorn. -
Page 13: Testing Mode
Robopop 25 user manual Nov-20 CHAMBER CLOGGING CAUSED BY IMPROPERLY CHOSEN PARAMETERS IS NOT A WARRANTY CASE! If popping time is set on the maximum and most of the corn batch can’t pop and fly out in time, it is recommended to increase the temperature set point, for not less than 10°C. -
Page 14: Popcorn Quality
Robopop 25 user manual Nov-20 Press and hold COOLING/TURN OFF button and press START button to enter into the testing mode. IFTER TESTING Press and keep pressed COOLING/TURN OFF button for more than 3 seconds. Sifter will rotate as long as the button is kept pressed. EEDER TESTING Press the COOLING/TURN OFF button once. -
Page 15: Technical Maintenance
Robopop 25 user manual Nov-20 3. T ECHNICAL MAINTENANCE 3.1. Cleaning guide DISCONNECT THE PLUG BEFORE CLEANING! DO NOT WASH MACHINE WITH WATER! WAIT UNTIL MACHINE IS COOLED DOWN BEFORE CLEANING! DO NOT USE SHARP TOOLS OR ABRASIVES FOR CLEANING! The purpose of technical maintenance is to maintain the equipment in good condition during all the lifetime and to meet fire safety rules. -
Page 16: Light Bulb Replacement
Robopop 25 user manual Nov-20 remove husk and debris from the chamber. It is handy to use a vacuum cleaner for this operation. After cleaning, close the chamber door. During long time operation, certain amount of corn dust is accumulated in the chamber. -
Page 17: Conservation
Robopop 25 user manual Nov-20 bulb destruction during further operation. If the bulb is greasy, it is required to wipe it thoroughly with soft, clean and dry cloth before putting it in. 7. Once bulb replacing is done, put the protective screen back and fix it with four screws. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
Robopop 25 user manual Nov-20 4. T ROUBLESHOOTING P ro b le m P o ssib le cau se Po ssib le re me d y Cha mb e r clog ge d - lo w q ua lit y co rn - do no t u se lo w q ua lit y co rn wit h p op co rn o ft e n - co rn st o rag e co n d it io n s... -
Page 19: Quality Control Certificate
Robopop 25 user manual Nov-20 6. Q UALITY CONTROL CERTIFICATE CE RTI FI CA TE __ __ __ __ _ __ __ _ __ __ __ _ __ _ № _ __ __ __ _ __ __ __ _ __ __ _ __ __ P RO DUCT NA ME S E RIA L NUMB E R THE MA CHI NE I S MA DE WI TH ACCO RDA NCE TO MA NDA TO RY REQ UI RE ME NTS O F THE... -
Page 20: Warranty Obligations
DUE TO CONSTANT IMPROVEMENT OF THE EQUIPMENT, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. 8. M ANUFACTURER DETAILS RoboLabs LLC 11 Industrial Street, Tver, 170100 Russia Technical support: support@robolabs.pro For all inquiries related to service, repair, and spare parts, submit the following information to the dealer, or the manufacturer: - photo of machine’s nameplate with serial no. -
Page 21: Annex A. Chamber Clogging
Robopop 25 user manual Nov-20 A. C NNEX HAMBER CLOGGING DO NOT OPEN THE CHAMBER DOOR WHILE IT’S HOT! DO NOT USE FIRE EXTINGUISHER! CHAMBER CLOGGING CAUSED BY UNSKILLED ACTIONS OF OPERATING PERSONNEL IS NOT THE WARRANTY CASE! If chamber is clogged, and/or smoke is coming out from the machine, DO THE FOLLOWING: 1.
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