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  • Page 1 FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual...
  • Page 2 2013 FAM nv. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose, without e express, written permission of FAM nv.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT! Before using a FAM machine, its instruction manual must be read thoroughly by all persons responsible for its maintenance, cleaning and operation. Do always follow strictly all instructions listed in this manual. This will considerably prolong the life of your machine and you will also...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Third dimension: cutting dices ....................14 Cutting sizes..........................16 2.4.1 Cutting dices ......................... 16 2.4.2 Cutting strips without a circular knife spindle (French fries) ............16 Product dimensions ........................17 Applications ..........................17 Installation....................19 V 10.1 FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual...
  • Page 6 Slice thickness ........................29 4.2.2 Strip width ..........................30 4.2.3 Dice height ........................... 30 Access to the paddle wheel ......................31 Access to the cutting tools ......................31 Access to the drive mechanism ....................32 V 10.1 FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual...
  • Page 7 5.2.10 Verification of the correct mounting ..................53 Assembling a circular knife spindle ...................54 Assembling a crosscut knife spindle ..................56 Maintenance ....................59 Cleaning and cleaning agents ....................59 Daily cleaning procedure ......................59 V 10.1 FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual...
  • Page 8 Problem 1: Machine does not start or comes to a sudden stop............73 7.2.2 Problem 2: Deteriorated cutting quality ..................74 7.2.3 Problem 3: Other........................75 Information & service ................... 77 Information........................... 77 FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual V 10.1...
  • Page 9 Service..........................77 Warning labels ..................... 79 Wiring diagram .................... 81 V 10.1 FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual...
  • Page 10 FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual V 10.1...

  • Page 11: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions 1.1 G ENERAL WARNING The FAM MCS-3D contains sharp knives and rotating parts. Any unsafe practice involves a great risk of serious injury for the operator and other persons nearby, damage installations near the machine. Therefore, always strictly follow the safety in- structions below in order to prevent accidents.

  • Page 12: Always Use Protective Gloves

    Make sure the emergency stop button is always clearly visible at all times and easily accessible for everyone near the machine. FAM MCS-3D Instruction Manual V 10.1...

  • Page 13: Never Touch The Cutting Edge Of A Knife

    Attention! A proper installation highly contributes to the safety of the machine and the operating personnel. Make sure the machine fully complies with the installation instructions in chapter Installation. V 10.1 FAM MCS-3D Instruction Manual...

  • Page 14: Safety Warning Labels

    1.1.9 Inspections of the safety functions All safety functions should be checked weekly for their proper operation as described in § 8.5. FAM MCS-3D Instruction Manual V 10.1...

  • Page 15: Non-Conformities With The Operating Instructions

    FAM headquarters immediately. It We therefore highly recommend a proper training is highly recommended to follow FAM safety of the machine operators at our FAM premises. trainings at regular time intervals and have the Before starting to use the machine, all operating...
  • Page 16 FAM MCS-3D Instruction Manual V 10.1...

  • Page 17: Machine Description

    2.1 P URPOSE The FAM MCS - 3D is a 3D cutting machine that is ideally suited for cutting both soft vegetables, fruits as hard round elongated vegetables in dices, flat or crinkle strips and slices.which allows slicing, strip-cutting and dicing of Fig.

  • Page 18: Operating Principle

    (5) and cut into strips by means of the circular knives (6) of the circular knife spindle which rotate between the fingers of the shear plate. FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual V 10.1...
  • Page 19 Slices Strips Dices V 10.1 FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual...

  • Page 20: Cutting Sizes

    Actually, this is what happens: First a 10 mm thick slice is cut. This slice is cut by means of the crosscut knife spindle into horizontal strips of 10 x 10 mm x product length. FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual V 10.1...

  • Page 21: Product Dimensions

    28 mm maximum. The maximum cutting size of the crosscut knife spindle is 65 mm (= maximum length of the strips). V 10.1 FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual...
  • Page 22 FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual V 10.1...

  • Page 23: Installation

    Although we try to keep this information as accurate and up to date as possible, it’s for reference use only and subject to changes without any prior notice. FAM nv can not be held liable for any damage resulting from the use of this documentation.

  • Page 24: Detailed Explanation Of The Machine

    Note: The machine’s execution on the drawing might differ from the machine’ execution delivered to the customer. The correct execution delivered can be found on the dimensional drawing that you can find together with the specification sheet of your machine. FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual V 10.1...

  • Page 25: Sound Analysis

    3.1.3 Sound analysis The values were measured under following conditions: The amount of noise generated by the FAM MCS - machine in good condition ◆ 3D in use will vary depending on the type, measured at a height of 1600 mm (63”) condition and volume of product being cut, the ◆...

  • Page 26: Other Specifications

    3.1.4 Other specifications MCS-3D Motor power 4 kW Weight 420 kg FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual V 10.1...

  • Page 27: Reducing Safety Risks Upon Installation

    Contact FAM for further advice and risks of the machine. Therefore, it is very help. Depending on the layout of the important to comply with the in-feed and...

  • Page 28: Product Feeding And Removal

    The machine can be stopped immediately ◆ without negative effects from the feeding system on persons nearby, on other machinery in the line or on the product (e.g. simultaneously stopping feeding system) FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual V 10.1...

  • Page 29: Transporting The Machine

    ◆ correctly watch out for the supply cable, unplug it, ◆ roll it up and position it on top of the machine Fig. 3–3 V 10.1 FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual...

  • Page 30: Transporting A Machine With Castors

    LECTRICAL POWER • validate the effectiveness of the cleaning pro- cess The FAM MCS - 3D is delivered with an 8 m • check the adequacy of the machine parts for electrical wire, provided with a CEE plug 4P+N. the application and the cleaning process...

  • Page 31: Operating And Tuning The Machine

    Step 5: De-block the emergency stop button by means of a slight turn and press the reset button. Fig. 4–1 Main switch Reset button Start button Stop button Emergengy stop button V 10.1 FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual...

  • Page 32: Stop Procedure

    Fig. 4–3 After a few moments the machine is running at the set speed and feeding of the product can start. FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual V 10.1...

  • Page 33: Cutting Size Adjustment

    Also when no circular knife spindle is used, the control knob may not be turned further than the cut size of the crosscut knife spindle. If not the product will get stuck in the crosscut knife spindle. Fig. 4–6 V 10.1 FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual...

  • Page 34: Strip Width

    Cutting Tools. Make sure to check the slice thickness and make sure it does never exceed the cutting size of the strips. FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual V 10.1...

  • Page 35: Access To The Paddle Wheel

    Fig. 4–8 Fig. 4–11 Step 3: After removing the cover of the crosscut knife spindle, first place a protective cylinder around the crosscut knife spindle in order to Fig. 4–9 avoid cuts. V 10.1 FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual...

  • Page 36: Access To The Drive Mechanism

    (see figure below). Fig. 4–12 Fig. 4–14 Step 2: To close the electrical cabinet, re-lock its door with the double-bit key. Fig. 4–13 FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual V 10.1...

  • Page 37: Special Adjustments

    Small slice thickness (2,5-3 mm) or a slice thickness > 20 mm: use a horizontal shear plate. Fig. 4–18 Fig. 4–16 The horizontal shear plate can be mounted/ demounted with two M10x25 bolts as shown in the figure below: V 10.1 FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual...

  • Page 38: Adjustment Of The Slicing Gate

    (without circular knife spindle), the lowest position is preferred. Fig. 4–21 Fig. 4–20 Attention ! When using a circular knife spindle, you have to mount the slicing gate in the upper most position. FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual V 10.1...

  • Page 39: Using Additional Side Guides

    Mount it with two M5 bolts and with a 3 mm hexagon key. To remove the side guides, simply loosen the M5 bolts with a 3 mm hexagon key. V 10.1 FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual...
  • Page 40 FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual V 10.1...

  • Page 41: Assembly And Disassembly Of The Cutting Tools

    5.1.1 General Before starting to mount or demount the cutting tools on your machine, we recommend to receive a training at our FAM® premises. Important ! Make sure to take the necessary precautions concerning your own safety and the safety of others nearby before opening or removing one of the doors or covers.
  • Page 42 Make sure to tilt the bridge sufficiently backward to prevent it from falling forward. Optionally a safety pin is available that blocks the bridge in upright position.Never leave the bridge standing open position unnecessarily. FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual V 10.1...

  • Page 43: Demounting The Circular Knife Spindle

    5mm hexagon socket wrench. Fig. 5–8 Fig. 5–6 Step 3: Remove both bearing holders. Make sure to retain the circular knife spindle as shown in the figure below. Fig. 5–7 V 10.1 FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual...

  • Page 44: Demounting The Crosscut Knife Spindle

    Stainless steel crosscut knife spindles do not use a flange. Fig. 5–9 Fig. 5–11 Step 4: Screw it in the crosscut knife spindle shaft. Fig. 5–10 FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual V 10.1...

  • Page 45: Demounting The Shear Plate

    Make sure a protective cylinder is placed around the crosscut knife spindle during the entire demounting process. Step 7: Unscrew the extraction tool and replace it in the provided location in the machine. V 10.1 FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual...

  • Page 46: Demounting The Slicing Knife And/Or Knife Holder

    Important: In case of a one-piece slicing knife, only the slicing knife itself needs to be removed. Therefore loosen the two hexagon screws with an 8 mm closed end wrench and remove the slicing knife. Fig. 5–16 Fig. 5–18 FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual V 10.1...

  • Page 47: Demounting The Paddle Wheel

    Step 3: Screw one of the hexagon socket head cap screws in the centre hole as indicated in the figure below. Fastening the screw will slightly push the paddle wheel outward. Remove the screw again. Fig. 5–20 V 10.1 FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual...

  • Page 48: Mounting The Cutting Tools

    Paddle wheel 68.6 * values in case of correctly positioned and slightly greased bolts. Fig. 5–23 Step 4: Check whether the paddle wheel is nicely centred and does not touch the drum wall. FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual V 10.1...

  • Page 49: Mounting The Slicing Knife And/Or Knife Holder

    Insert the pin of the tool in the hole of the slicing knife. Fig. 5–27 Important: In case of a one-piece slicing knife, only the slicing knife itself needs to be replaced (see step 1 of the procedure). Fig. 5–25 V 10.1 FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual...

  • Page 50: Mounting The Shear Plate

    Before lowering the bridge, always check whether the correct side guides are being used! Fig. 5–28 Step 2: After mounting the shear plate, check the clearance angle (see §5.2.6). FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual V 10.1...

  • Page 51: Adjustment Of The Vertical Shear Plate (Slicing Gate)

    The correct adjustment depends on: the compression ◆ the type of product ◆ the adjusted slice thickness ◆ the speed. ◆ Fig. 5–31 V 10.1 FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual...

  • Page 52: Mounting The Crosscut Knife Spindle

    Step 2: Then slide the crosscut knife spindle over the extraction tool onto the crosscut knife spindle shaft. Fig. 5–32 Fig. 5–34 Step 3: Unscrew the extraction tool and replace it on the provided location in the machine. FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual V 10.1...
  • Page 53 Then, tighten the hexagon head cap screw of the used. clamping bush using a 30 mm hexagon socket wrench. Do not forget to remove the protective cylinder when closing the cover over the cutting tools. V 10.1 FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual...

  • Page 54: Mounting The Circular Knife Spindle

    Fig. 5–38 Step 3: Mount both bearing holders again and secure them with the M6 hexagon socket head cap screws using a 5 mm hexagon socket wrench. Fig. 5–39 FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual V 10.1...

  • Page 55: Lowering The Bridge

    ◆ turn the crosscut knife spindle with your ◆ left hand to bring the coupling in the correct position Step 2: The bridge can now be lowered slowly. Fig. 5–42 V 10.1 FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual...
  • Page 56 Never tilt the bridge downward brusquely. Otherwise the bridge adjustment may become disordered or the gear discs might get damaged. Make sure that the possibility to cuts or crushing limbs is eliminated. Fig. 5–45 FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual V 10.1...

  • Page 57: Verification Of The Correct Mounting

    Check whether the bridge and the circular ◆ knives have been mounted and fixed correctly. Check the position of the paddle wheel ◆ compared to the drum and to the slicing knife. V 10.1 FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual...

  • Page 58: Assembling A Circular Knife Spindle

    Step 2: Place the first circular knife or filling ring. Most assemblies start with a circular knife. However, assemblies that include 2 filling rings, start and end with a filling ring instead of a circular knife. Fig. 5–49 FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual V 10.1...
  • Page 59 Fig. 5–51 Step 5: Finally, place the bearing over the extremity. Fig. 5–54 Fig. 5–52 V 10.1 FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual...

  • Page 60: Assembling A Crosscut Knife Spindle

    To assemble the crosscut knife spindle, follow the procedure below: Fig. 5–57 FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual V 10.1...
  • Page 61 5 mm. Attention ! Do NOT overtighten the fixing bolts of the side flanges. For the correct tightening torque to be applied, we refer to the table in §5.2.2 V 10.1 FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual...
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  • Page 63: Maintenance

    Make sure to Step 5: Demount the cutting tools and the • validate the effectiveness of the cleaning pro- paddle wheel. cess V 10.1 FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual...
  • Page 64 If a spindle body is at a higher temperature than the environment, the knives will not be positioned and tensioned as needed and damage to the spindle and the machine may occur. FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual V 10.1...
  • Page 65 30° C, P3 Topax 18 S (2-5%) - soaking period 15 min. foam sprayer water 30° C, P3 Topax 66 Euro (2-5%) foam sprayer rinsing removal of cleaning agents water, 60°C, max. 30 bar water hose verification of optical purity visually drying V 10.1 FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual...

  • Page 66: Weekly Cleaning Procedure

    Always prevent the cleaning agents from ◆ ◆ previous testing. drying in on the surfaces. Disinfect the machine with the appropriate Make sure to lubricate the machine after ◆ ◆ products after each cleaning. cleaning. FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual V 10.1...

  • Page 67: Lubrication

    We recommend Bel-Ray No-Tox Clear Grease 1 (art.nr. 700.471). Fig. 6–2 The two lubrication nipples for the crosscut knife spindle shaft can be accessed through the door over the cutting tools. V 10.1 FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual...

  • Page 68: Machine Safety Inspection

    Make sure you have read and understood the Step 2: After a while, press the emergency stop complete machine manual. Contact FAM for extra button. The check light of the safety control unit copies or updates of your machine manual.
  • Page 69 In case of deviations, the safety functions need to be checked by a specialized technician and repaired before starting to operate the machine again. V 10.1 FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual...

  • Page 70: Electrical Safety

    Fig. 6–4 Step 3: Finally, try to move the drive by manually rotating the pulley. If it cannot be moved, the motor brake needs to be checked by a specialized technician. FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual V 10.1...

  • Page 71: Opening Delay Mechanisms

    Make sure the threaded parts of the threaded hand knobs are in good condition and of sufficient length to guarantee a safe operation of the machine at all times. Fig. 6–6 V 10.1 FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual...

  • Page 72: Machines With Standstill Monitoring Or Safety Key

    Verify there is sufficient attention to safe ◆ carrying, storage and maintenance of the cutting tools. FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual V 10.1...

  • Page 73: Wear

    The figures below show you some examples of the minimum sharpening sizes of respectively a slicing knife, a circular knife and of the crosscut knives. For a complete list, please contact FAM N.V. Make sure the cutting tools do not show any burrs.

  • Page 74: Inspection Of The Electrics

    Inspection cutting tools Dependant on the application daily – weekly After passage of a strange object Inspection drive Monthly After passage of a strange object Inspection safety functions During each maintenance process FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual V 10.1...

  • Page 75: Troubleshooting

    Turn off the main switch, wait a few seconds and then turn on the main switch again (hard reset). Attention: Notify the safety officer whenever a hard reset has been enforced. (See § 8.3). See § 6.1.2 Start-up procedure . V 10.1 FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual...

  • Page 76: Problem 2: Deteriorated Cutting Quality

    §4.6 Product in- feed . Machine does not stop when Safety relay Im m ediately stop the m achine and notify the pressing the em ergency stop safety officer. button or opening cover FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual V 10.1...

  • Page 77: For The Maintenance Personnel

    Perform an electrical check on the motor. Contact FAM® for a diagnostic tree of the motor. Difficult or blocked Wrong mounting / damage Check the V-belts, geared belts and gears for transmission damage and adjustments.

  • Page 78: Problem 2: Deteriorated Cutting Quality

    Small amount of long strips Side guides do not match Replace the side guides. (See § 11.15 Standard and chips type of slicing knife cutting tools ) FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual V 10.1...

  • Page 79: Problem 3: Other

    Contact FAM® for more information and advice. V 10.1 FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual...
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  • Page 81: Information & Service

    On-site service can be provided specific information on other models in our by our specially trained service team. range, please contact our sales or technical department. You can contact our FAM-headquarters on one of the telephone numbers below: Department Tel. Fax. e-mail...
  • Page 82 FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual V 10.1...
  • Page 83 Warning label: safety type 1 Japanese/English 703.483 Warning label: safety type 1 English/Dutch/French 703.484 Warning label: safety type 1 Italian/German/French 703.485 Warning label: safety type 1 English/Spanish/French 704.002 Warning label: safety type 1 English/Hungarian/German V 10.1 FAM MCS-3D Instruction Manual...
  • Page 84 FAM MCS-3D Instruction Manual V 10.1...
  • Page 85 10 Wiring diagram V 10.1 FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual...
  • Page 86 FAM MCS - 3D Instruction Manual V 10.1...
  • Page 87 Neerveld 2 B-2550 Kontich Belgium t. +32 3 450.92.20 f. +32 3 450.92.50 info@fam.be www.fam.be FAM is a world-wide registered trademark of FAM NV...

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