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MODEL F4000PLUSB
PATTY/FOOD FORMER
IMPORTANT NOTICE
This Manual contains important
safety instructions which must
be strictly followed when using
this equipment.
MD F4000PLUSB-10-22-1

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  • Page 1 MODEL F4000PLUSB PATTY/FOOD FORMER IMPORTANT NOTICE This Manual contains important safety instructions which must be strictly followed when using this equipment. MD F4000PLUSB-10-22-1...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

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

  • Page 4: Notice To Owners And Operators

    No one should use or service this machine without proper training and supervision. All operators should be thoroughly familiar with the procedures contained in this Manual. Even so BIRO cannot anticipate every circumstance or environment in which its products will be used. You, the owner and operator, must remain alert to the hazards posed by the function of this equipment.

  • Page 5: Safety Tips

    ALWAYS Turn Off, Unplug From Power Source and Perform Lockout/Tagout Procedure to This Machine BEFORE Cleaning, Servicing or Any Other Reason. NEVER Leave Machine Unattended While the Former is Running. PROMPTLY REPLACE Any Worn or Illegible Warning Labels. USE ONLY BIRO Parts and Accessories Properly Installed.

  • Page 6: Terminology

    TERMINOLOGY Fig. Description Fig. Description Hopper Cover Locking Cap Cover Lock T-Handle or Black Knob 40 Liter Hopper Red Stop Button Drum Cover Potentiometer Pneumatic Cleaner Arm Power/Hand/Foot Selector Switch Large Roller Main Power Disconnect Switch Long Conveyor Arm Female Footswitch Coupler Small Roller Paper Pusher Assembly Long Conveyor Belt...

  • Page 7: Installation

    1. Read this Manual thoroughly before installation and operation. Do not proceed with installation and operation if you have any questions or do not understand anything in this Manual. Contact your local Distributor, or BIRO first. 2. Upon receipt of the machine, check packaging for damage. Be sure to remove all contents prior to disposal of packaging.
  • Page 8 7. Check placement of all warning labels and Manual. Machine is now ready for trained operators to process product. 8. Contact your local Distributor or BIRO directly if you have any questions or problems with the installation or operation of this machine.
  • Page 9 CONVEYOR AND CONVEYOR BELT INSTALLATION 1. Ensure conveyor and conveyor belt are clean prior to installation. (Short conveyor system shown for clarity). 2. Slide the belt over the conveyor arm. With slack on the right side of the belt, insert conveyor arm onto the conveyor support shaft while sliding the belt over the conveyor roller.
  • Page 10 DRUM ADJUSTMENT AND INSTALLATION While the hole diameter is fixed on the former drum, the thickness of the patty is adjustable. See pictures below. 1. Loosen the Black knob or T-handle which presses against the cam. 2. Adjust the cam, by turning it you will notice the thickness or depth of the pusher changes. Adjust to desired depth. Tighten the Black knob or T-handle securing the cam at your chosen depth.
  • Page 11 PAPER PUSHER ASSEMBLY LOADING AND INSTALLATION 1. To Remove Paper Pusher Assembly lift to lock into Release Lever, press locking pin to remove assembly. a. Slide Paper Pusher Assembly from machine. b. Bring Paper Pusher plate and Paper Housing together, locking spring under tension. c.

  • Page 12: Operation

    1. Before operating F4000PLUSB, machine should be cleaned and inspected. 2. Before starting F4000PLUSB, have a container or tray for receiving patties at the end of conveyor belt. 3. Plug machine into appropriate and properly grounded power source. Connect air hose to male quick disconnect (minimum of 45 psi.

  • Page 13: Cleaning

    • NEVER Spray Water or Other Liquid Substances directly at Motor, Power Switch or any Other Electrical Components. A. CLEANING THE F4000PLUSB 1. Turn off and disconnect from power source. Perform lockout/tagout procedures before cleaning. 2. Parts to be removed have been made accessible and can be removed without tools.

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    • NEVER Leave Machine Unattended While the Former is Running. • PROMPTLY REPLACE Any Worn or Illegible Warning Labels. • USE ONLY BIRO Parts and Accessories Properly Installed. GENERAL 1. Machine should be generally inspected every time it is cleaned (at least daily) to ensure that it is in good condition and has not been damaged or tampered with.
  • Page 15 Potentiometer, and a Red Stop Button. These switches should be inspected and replaced if neccesary. TIMING: Should the F4000PLUSB paddle be out of sync with the drum mold. Or replacing gears within the system. The following should be noted. See pictures below.

  • Page 16: Parts Breakdown

    HOPPER AND COVER 10 Hopper Assembly 11 Hopper Cover Assembly Fig No. Item No. Description Fig No. Item No. Description F9340201 F93M0115 Hopper short pin, 12 x 110 Stop cover pin F9340202 F93M0023F405A Hopper long pin, 12 x 130 Extended hopper assembly, 40 Liter F9340600 F93M0133A Conic washer...
  • Page 17 HOPPER BASE AND PADDLE DRIVE Fig No. Item No. Description Fig No. Item No. Description F9306300 F9312100 Bearing 51108 40 x 60 x 13 Key 8 x 7 x 35 F9306700 F93125V02 Seal, 38 x 52 x 7 Paddle shaft only F9307900 F93136V04T Screw, Hopper bushing...
  • Page 18 HOPPER PLATE & DRUM COVER Fig No. Item No. Description F9310305 Hopper plate F9350200N1 Left side protection, plate F9350303A Drum cover assembly F9351200 Hinge block FZ9AMR Safety contact GVT124 Flat washer, SS GVT197 Hex head screw, M5 x 25, SS GVT407 Screw, M4 x 10, SS...
  • Page 19 DRUM DRIVE SHAFT COMPONENTS Fig No. Item No. Description F9306300 Bearing, 40 x 60 x 13 F9306800 Seal, 30 x 42 x 7 F9310600 Shaft housing F9310701 Cam H32 F9311201 Conic gear, 25 x 28.2 F9311900 Drum drive shaft F9312000 Plug, 10 x 46 h8 F9312100 Key with hole, 8 x 7 x 35...
  • Page 20 CHAIN DRIVE COMPONENTS Fig No. Item No. Description F9308300 Chain F9311300 Chain pinion F9311400 Release gear F9312301 Release support F9313001 Release shaft F9313101 Release pin F9314100 Foot F9319400 O-ring F9319500 Bearing, 12 x 32 x 10, SS GVT053 Pin, M4 x 30, SS GVT328 Screw, M6 x 20, SS GW8CUS...
  • Page 21 CONVEYOR ROLLER COMPONENTS Fig No. Item No. Description F9307700 Key, 5 x 5 x 20 F9308000 Seal, 17 x 28 x 7 F9308100 Bushing F9308101 Ring, 17 x 20 x 16 F9310900 Conveyor shaft support F9311000 Shaft, 17 x 179 F9311500 Gear F9314100...
  • Page 22 CONVEYOR BELT AND ASSEMBLY Fig No. Item No. Description F937901 Long conveyor assembly with belt F9314500 Roll, 28 x 140 F9314501 SS Roll, 28 x 140 F9314600 Roll pin, 12 x 193 F9314700 Locking screw, M8 x 38 F9314701 Belt tensioning nut F9314800 Roll bushing F9314902...
  • Page 23 PNEUMATIC WIRE CLEANER DRIVE PARTS Fig No. Item No. Description Fig No. Item No. Description F9311701 F9362602 Pneumatic piston tip, metal Scraper cam, pneumatic cleaner F9312800 F9362800 Pulley pin, 6 x 30 Front bushing F9312900 F9362900 Cam pin, 12 x 37 Rear bushing F9317400 F9363000...
  • Page 24 PNUEMATIC WIRE CLEANER PARTS Fig No. Item No. Description F933800AN Pneumatic cleaner assembly F933800B Pneumatic wire cleaner arm assembly F9360504 External bar F9360600 Nut, plastic wire cleaner F9360900 Wire, SS F9361500N Shaft and fixed arm, pneumatic cleaner F9361600 Wire cleaner arm w/ bushings, pneumatic cleaner Pin bushing, pneumatic cleaner F9362200 F9362300...
  • Page 25 GEARBOX AND DRIVE PARTS Fig No. Item No. Description F9308600 Gear box F9310802 Joint with bearing F9311100 Chain pinion F9315501 Stud, M8 x 40 F9316400 Bearing F9316500 O-Ring, 100 x 3 F9316600 Retainer ring, Int., 100 F9316700 Retainer ring, Ext., 65 F9316800 Bracket GVT076...
  • Page 26 DRIVE MOTOR AND BELT Fig No. Item No. Description F9308700 Drive belt, F4000, PJ 457 J8 F9313201 Motor pulley F9313202 Gear pulley, F4000 F9313300 Motor support F9377600 Motor GVT126 Flat washer, M6, SS GVT134 Flat washer, large OD, SS GVT193 Hex head screw, M5 x 12, SS GVT205 Hex head screw, M6-1.0 x 10, SS...
  • Page 27 PAPER PUSHER BRACKET Fig No. Item No. Description Fig No. Item No. Description F9321500 F9332100 Plastic knob only Guiding pin, 6 x 48 F933010B F9332200 Aluminum paper attachment holder Bushing, 12 x 14 x 15 F933030B GVT003 Bracket, paper pusher Spacer F9330500 GVT055...
  • Page 28 PAPER PUSHER ASSEMBLIES Fig No. Item No. Description F9330201 Paper pusher assembly F9330202 Paper support assembly F9330000B Paper attachment complete assembly F9330400 Paper housing block F9330700 Guiding pin F9330701 Knob, paper pusher F9330800 F9330900 Plate, paper pusher F9331000 Spring, paper pusher F9331300 Spring, housing block F9331400...
  • Page 29 FOOT SWITCH ASSEMBLIES Fig No. Item No. Description F9350801 Foot switch assembly w/ guard 56300K Male coupling body, Quick Disconnect F9377000 Foot switch less guard...
  • Page 30 CONTROL PANEL Fig No. Item No. Description Fig No. Item No. Description 56300J F93Z1PLRF Female coupling body w/ nut Main power switch F9338008 GG410 Quick disconnect, male, pneumatic Bracket F9338009 GK20046 Pass wall, ⅛-27 straight pipe w/nut Cord grip F9338018 GVT080 Quick disconnect, female, pneumatic Flanged nut, M6-1.0, SS...
  • Page 31 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS Fig No. Item No. Description F9350501 Electrical bracket F9350502 Electrical cover F9377800 Start Stop card, 115 Volt - 60 Hz. GK20047 Strain relief, PG13.5 with nut GK20065 Strain relief, M16 x 1.5 with nut GVT080 Flanged nut, M6-1.0, SS GVT405 Flat head screw, M3-.5 x 8, SS...
  • Page 32 INVERTER Fig No. Item No. Description F9351000 Inverter bracket F9377901 Inverter, 115 Volt - 60 Hz. GVT080 Flanged nut, M6-1.0, SS GVT125 Flat washer, M5 SS GVT312 Hex socket head screw, M5-0.8 x 12 SS...
  • Page 33 PNEUMATIC PARTS Fig No. Item No. Description Fig No. Item No. Description F9338002 F9361901 Air filter Mounting bracket F93M0043B F9338003 Mounting plate, valve Pressure regulator/Fil bit F9338006 GVT124 Valve/Switch Flat washer, M4, SS F9338010 GVT125 Breather valve Flat washer, M5, SS GVT185 F9338011 Fitting, 90°...
  • Page 34 TILTING DEVICE Fig No. Item No. Description F9305701L Tilting device assembly F9305600 Guide F9305700L Arm, lifting device F9306200 Metal plate GAF021 Knob GAF025 Plastic wheel GVT104 Acorn nut, M6-1.0, SS GVT126 Flat washer, M6, SS GVT211 Hex head screw, M6-1.0 x 30, SS...
  • Page 35 Hex head screw, M8-1.25 x 30, SS GVT315 F9321100 Socket screw, M5-0.8 x 20, SS Spring, locking mechanism F9321200 GVT435 Thickness cam, old style, 2” bore Set screw cup pt, M5-0.8 x 5, SS Contact Biro Manufacturing for Single Hole Drum Assemblies Sold As Complete...
  • Page 36 Hex head screw, M5-0.8 x 14, SS GVT233 F9321100 Hex head screw, M8-1.25 x 30, SS Spring, locking mechanism F9321201 GVT438 Thickness cam, new style, 1⅞” bore Set screw flat pt, M5 x 16, SS Contact Biro Manufacturing for Double Hole Drum Assemblies Sold As Complete...

  • Page 37: Recommended Spare Parts

    RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS Item No. Description F93136V04T Paddle complete, SS inline blades F9319201 Conveyor belt, long, 145 x 1850 mm F933800AN Pneumatic cleaner assembly F9350801 Foot switch assembly w/ guard F9375300 Potentiometer F9377100 Pneumatic switch F9377800 Start Stop Card, 115V 60Hz F9377901 Inverter, i550, 115V-60Hz F93M0121...

  • Page 38: Wiring Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM...

  • Page 39: 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. NAME (PRINT) SIGNATURE SUPERVISOR’S...

  • Page 40: Limited Warranty

    The warranty card must be returned to The BIRO Manufacturing Company for proper registra- tion. If no warranty card is returned to BIRO, the warranty period will begin from the date the machine was originally shipped from the factory.

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