797 Series of Slicers SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING VARIOUS SAFETY DEVICES AND METHODS OF GUARDING HAVE BEEN PROVIDED ON THIS MACHINE. IT IS ESSENTIAL HOWEVER THAT THE MACHINE OPERATORS AND MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IMPROPER INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, OR OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS Description The Oliver Model 797 series of Bread Slicers are of a compact, sturdy, time tested design, which has been used in bakeries worldwide for many years. The machine is easy to operate, with its gravity fed infeed chute, allowing production slicing of product in quantities of up to 600 loaves per hour.
797-32C BREAD SLICER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Removing the Slicer from the Shipping Skid After removing the carton you should find the basic slicer completely assembled and strapped to the shipping skid. Cut both straps to free the slicer from the skid.
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797-32C BREAD SLICER Rev. 8/3/04 CASTER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Place blocks on the floor approximately (8) and (38) inches from the discharge side of the slicer, see the illustration below. Lower the holddown to its lowest position and tighten the adjustment knob to prevent the outfeed table from swinging out. With one person on each side of the slicer, gently lower the slicer onto the blocks.
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797-32C BREAD SLICER On all slicers equipped with either the Power Belt infeed chute option, or a Model 1179S bagger, a counter weight must be attached to the caster brackets on the right hand side of the machine, (as viewed from the outfeed side of the slicer). See the above illustration.
797-32C BREAD SLICER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION ALWAYS USE CARE WHENEVER WORKING NEAR THE CUTTING KNIVES. Using the Slicer’s Holddown These machines are equipped with a gravity style holddown which will self adjust to product height. The holddown function is important because it will stabilize the product during slicing.
797-32C BREAD SLICER Adjusting the Outfeed Side Guides on a Standard Outfeed Table Adjust the side guide extensions so that they are approximately 1/4 inch from the cutting knives. Loosen the outfeed guide adjustment knobs. Adjust the outfeed side guides to align with the infeed guides.
797-32C BREAD SLICER NOTE OPTIONAL OUTFEED TABLE GUIDES ARE ADJUSTED WITH HAND PRESSURE IN A FASHION SIMILAR TO THAT OF THE INFEED GUIDES. AS WITH THE STANDARD OUTFEED TABLE ALIGN THE OUTFEED GUIDES WITH THE INFEED GUIDES. Operating a Gravity Feed Slicer Once the slicer has been properly adjusted for the product, the infeed chute may be loaded with the product to be sliced.
797-32C BREAD SLICER NOTE THE GRAVITY FEED SLICER’S OPTIMUM OPERATING EFFICIENCY WILL BE MAINTAINED BY ENSURING THAT THE INFEED CHUTE IS KEPT FULLY LOADED. THE ACTUAL SPEED OF SLICING IS DEPENDENT ON THE NUMBER OF PRODUCTS IN POSITION ON THE INFEED CHUTE, SHARPNESS OF CUTTING KNIVES, AND TEXTURE OF THE PRODUCT.
797-32C BREAD SLICER TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE SLICER FROM THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY TYPE OF MAINTENANCE TASK, INCLUDING TROUBLESHOOTING. The Slicer Will Not Start (Motor Is Not Humming) • The machine is not plugged in. • There is no power at the outlet. (Check by plugging in a small working appliance, like a lamp.
797-32C BREAD SLICER • There is mechanical interference between other parts of the slicer. (Have a qualified service agent evaluate the machine for adjustment or replacement of defective parts.) Bread Slices Vary in Thickness • The blade frames are out of adjustment. (See the “Maintenance” section of this manual under “Adjusting the Blade Frames When Slices Vary in Thickness”...
797-32C BREAD SLICER MAINTENANCE WARNING ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE SLICER FROM THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY TYPE OF MAINTENANCE TASK. Cleaning Use a mild detergent solution to clean all exterior surfaces and empty the crumb tray daily or more often if necessary. Periodically swing out the discharge table to allow access to the drive area of the machine, then brush, blow, (if compressed air is available), or wipe all foreign material from all surfaces, especially from moving parts.
797-32C BREAD SLICER Removing the Blade Frames WARNING ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE SLICER FROM THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY TYPE OF MAINTENANCE TASK. Swing out the discharge table from the slicer. See the next illustration. Always start by removing the discharge side blade frame first. Both blade frames should be removed from the discharge side of the machine.
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797-32C BREAD SLICER Removing the Blade Frames (Continued) NOTE NEVER LOOSEN THE NUTS ON THE ECCENTRIC PINS OR ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THEM TO AID IN REMOVING THE BLADE FRAMES. Start by pulling the hairpin clip from the eccentric pin, located at the top of each blade frame, see illustration below, then slide the top link toward the eccentric pin’s mounting...
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797-32C BREAD SLICER Removing the Blade Frames (Continued) CAUTION THE BLADES ARE EXTREMELY SHARP. ALWAYS HANDLE BLADE FRAMES WITH CARE. The blade frame can now be carefully lifted from the slicer. See below. Removal of the infeed side blade frame is accomplished in a similar fashion. However the chute guard must first be removed by removing the four knobs which hold it in place, this will allow access to the locking cams.
797-32C BREAD SLICER Changing the Blades WARNING ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE SLICER FROM THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY TYPE OF MAINTENANCE TASK. CAUTION THE BLADES ARE EXTREMELY SHARP. ALWAYS HANDLE THEM WITH CARE. NOTE DO NOT INTERCHANGE THE TWO BLADE FRAMES. REPLACE EACH BLADE...
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797-32C BREAD SLICER Changing the Blades (Continued) The new knife can be installed by reversing the removal procedure. A paper clip can be used to hold the knife in position on the lower pin to ease installation. See the illustration below.
797-32C BREAD SLICER Tightening the Belt WARNING ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE SLICER FROM THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY TYPE OF MAINTENANCE TASK. CAUTION OVER-TIGHTENING THE DRIVE BELT MAY CAUSE BEARING OR MOTOR FAILURE. Remove the crumb tray from the slicer and swing out the discharge table. See the illustration below.
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797-32C BREAD SLICER Tightening the Belt (Continued) Loosen the lockbolt located below the belt adjustment mechanism. See the next illustration. Locate the adjustment bolt below the belt and turn it counter clockwise with a wrench to increase tension on the belt or clockwise to reduce tension on the belt. The...
797-32C BREAD SLICER Replacing the Belt WARNING ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE SLICER FROM THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY TYPE OF MAINTENANCE TASK. Referring to the “Tightening the Belt” section above, remove the crumb tray, swing out the discharge table, and reduce the tension on the belt by turning the adjusting bolt on the tightening mechanism clockwise until the belt can be slipped off from the motor pulley.
797-32C BREAD SLICER Adjusting the Blade Frames When Slices Vary in Thickness WARNING ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE SLICER FROM THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY TYPE OF MAINTENANCE TASK. Swing out the discharge table of the slicer. Loosen, but do not remove the two capscrews, which secure the blade frame to the swing shaft, (see below).
797-32C BREAD SLICER Adjusting the Clearance Between the Blade Frames WARNING ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE SLICER FROM THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY TYPE OF MAINTENANCE TASK. The distance between the blade frames is adjusted by rotating the eccentric pins located above the blade frames.
797 Series of Slicers BASE/CASTER PARTS LIST ITEM NO PART DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER BASE-16” CASTER 0797-3068 152* FOOT-RUBBER (UNITS W/O BASE) 0797-3257 CASTER-3” RIGID 5902-2363 CASTER-3” SWIVEL 5902-2364 * Not Shown on Drawing FOR SERVICE PARTS CALL OLIVER PRODUCTS @ 800-253-3893 0797S20072...
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BLADE FRAME PARTS LIST ITEM NO PART DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER 601* FRAME-BLADE 0797-0300-5XX KNIFE-TYPE A 0797-0029-1 PIN-BLADE FRAME 0797-0059-2 612** TOOL-BLADE CHANGING 0797-0183 Specify Slice Thickness Not Shown on Drawing FOR SERVICE PARTS CALL OLIVER PRODUCTS @ 800-253-3893 Rev. 8/27/04 0797S20094 10-2...
797 Series of Slicers DRIVEN PULLEY PARTS LIST ITEM NO PART DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER PULLEY (32” CHUTES) 0730-0005 PULLEY (48” CHUTES) 0797-3370 STUD-SWING 0797-0057-219 RING-RETAINING 5840-2825 STUD 0797-0058-019 ROD-CONNECTING 0797-0071-4 FOR SERVICE PARTS CALL OLIVER PRODUCTS @ 800-253-3893 REV. 2/12/09 0797S20076 14-2...
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797 Series of Slicers STANDARD OUTFEED ASSEMBLY 0797S20077 14-1...
797 Series of Slicers THREE PHASE ELECTRICAL Wiring Diagram (Three Phase) Three Phase Electrical Assembly Drawing 0797S20081 19-1...
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PART DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER STARTER 5709-3034 CORD-POWER 0797-3426 BELT-V (4L36-1/2) (32” CHUTES) 5601-1966 BELT-V (XDV48-380) (48” CHUTES) 5601-1969 PULLEY-MOTOR (32” CHUTES) 4575-7104-2002 PULLEY-MOTOR (48” CHUTES) 4575-7104-2005 MOTOR 6301-3975 For Service Parts Call Oliver Products @ 800-253-3893 Rev 10-13-04 0797S20081 19-2...
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Oliver Packaging & Equipment Company (Oliver) warrants that if any part of the equipment (other than a part not manufactured by Oliver) proves to be defective (as defined below) within two years after shipment, and if Buyer returns the defective part to Oliver within one year, Freight Prepaid to Oliver’s plant in Grand Rapids, MI, then Oliver, shall, at Oliver’s option, either repair or replace the...
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4. The service dealer will then complete an invoice and send it to the Parts and Service Department at Oliver Products Company. 5. The Parts and Service Manager of Oliver Packaging and Equipment Company will review the invoice and returned parts, if applicable, and approve for payment.
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This policy applies to all parts returned to the factory whether for warranted credit, replacement, repair or re-stocking. Oliver Packaging and Equipment Company requires that the customer obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number before returning any part. This number should appear on the shipping label and inside the shipping carton as well.
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