Berkel BS+2020T Operating And Maintenance Manual page 26

7.3 - Check-up performed at our manufacturing facilities
The machine you have purchased has been tested by the manufacturer to ensure
its proper commissioning and the due adjustments.
More specifically, the checks performed by the manufacturer include:
Prior to co mmissioning:
- Check that the operating vo ltage of the machine is in line with the customer's
requirements.
- Check that all the warning and danger labels and the rating plate with the tech-
nical specifications and serial number are installed.
- Check that all nuts and bolts are firmly tightened.
- Check of cutting blade tension.
- Check that the machine is compliant with the applicable standards and that it
corresponds to the contents of this manual.
With the machine running
- Check of efficiency of safety guards and devices: if the door is opened by a mini-
mum of 8 mm, the machine must stop.
- Check of correct alignment of blade towing pulleys.
- General check of machine operation.
- Repeated cutting tests with the aim of checking the machine's proper manufac-
ture, based on the type of sawing work it is designed to perform.
- Check that the tool of the machine has a brake halt of max. 4 seconds. If the ma-
chine does not slow down at the speed indicated in the manual or rating plate,
contact customer service.
7.4 - Inspections and checks to be performed when installing the machine
To make sure that the machine has not been damaged during its transportation or
installation, diligently perform the checks listed below:
Prior to commissioning:
- Check that the power voltage matches the value displayed on the machine's rat-
ing plate.
- Check that the warning and danger labels are in place and intact.
- Check that the blade is properly tensioned.
Checks with the machine running:
- Check the efficiency of the safety guards and devices, as transportation may
have damaged or maladjusted them.
- Check that the cutting blade is properly aligned.
- Perform a series of cutting tests with pieces of the same dimensions of the food-
stuff you will then saw with the machine.
7.5 - Routine checks
In order to maintain the machine's features and reliability consistent over time, you
must perform routine checks with the frequency listed below, in addition to those
described hitherto:
Before starting every work shift:
- Check that the safety devices are working properly.
- Check blade condition. If it is blunt or broken, replace it.
- Check that the blades brake and halt after 4 seconds.
- Check blade tensioning.
- Check that the blades are aligned with the pulleys.
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