Universal vessel holder with urine and secretion bag cutter (16 pages)
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BioMaster® Flex Food waste treatment system Original operating instructions For the types in the series: M013FWCS10M1-10 Before using the machine, read carefully the operating instructions, the product description and the safety instructions. 9023347 / Valid from: 2023-12 / Update: 2024-10 www.meiko.info...
Contents NOTES ON THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........4 Product identification Delivery contents Related documents Presentation conventions 1.4.1 Warnings 1.4.2 Notices on use 1.4.3 Award elements 1.4.4 Symbols 1.4.5 Illustrations SAFETY ....................... 6 Intended use Foreseeable misuse Safety information Safety devices 2.4.1 Emergency stop function Safety labels and signs...
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BioM aster® Fl ex COMMISSIONING ..................18 OPERATION/USE ..................19 Approved food waste Switching on the machine Resetting the emergency stop Adding food waste Starting the homogenisation cycle Draining Activating standby mode Deactivating standby mode Switch off the machine 8.10 Assistance in case of malfunctions 8.10.1 Remedying grinder blockages...
Failure to observe the operating instructions may result in damage to persons and property. These operating instructions can be downloaded via the following address: www.meiko.info or https://partnernet.meiko-global.com. Product identification This manual applies to the following machine types: ®...
BioM aster® Fl ex Presentation conventions 1.4.1 Warnings DANGER – indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or death. WARNING – indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death. CAUTION –...
The infeed station may only be operated commercially and only in conjunction with a MEIKO food waste treatment system. The infeed station may only be operated by trained personnel. Only operate the infeed station when it is in perfect working order.
Touching damaged live parts can lead to serious electric shocks and injure or kill people. • Have work on the electrical system carried out by MEIKO authorised service technicians or a qualified specialist workshop. • Have damaged insulation and components of the electrical system repaired immediately.
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Wear personal protective equipment! Missing or unsuitable personal protective equipment increases the risk of health effects and injury to people. • Define and provide personal protective equipment for the respective applica- tion. • Only use personal protective equipment that is in proper condition and pro- vides effective protection.
BioM aster® Fl ex Safety devices 2.4.1 Emergency stop function Pressing the emergency stop immedi- ately interrupts the power supply to motors and units. After the cause of the fault is elimi- nated, unlock the emergency stop but- ton by turning it. The emergency stop is located on the front of the machine.
In dangerous situations, pull out the mains plug to discon- nect the power supply. Requirements for the personnel Commissioning, instructions, repairs, maintenance, assembly and installation of or on MEIKO products may only be carried out/authorised by authorised service partners. During operation it must be ensured that: •...
BioM aster® Fl ex The required qualifications for performing specific work at the machine are de- termined by MEIKO: Personnel Trained operat- In-house techni- Service techni- ing staff cian authorised cian authorised Activity by MEIKO by MEIKO Installation/as- ✓ sembly ✓...
Overview illustration 1 Lid 2 Handle 3 Membrane keypad 4 Service flap to the technical area, with control box on the in- side 5 Adjustable machine foot (4x) 12 / 40 9023347...
BioM aster® Fl ex Loading chute 1 Lid 2 Locking tab 3 Maximum fill level 4 Process water nozzle 5 Grinder 6 Pre-grinder (option) 7 Locking bolt Membrane key pad 9023347 13 / 40...
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1 [Start] button: 4 [Reset] button/fault LED: • • LED (green) is off when the lid LED (red) flashes slowly (1 Hz) is open. in the event of technical faults. • • LED flashes cyclically as soon LED flashes quickly (5 Hz) if as the lid is closed.
BioM aster® Fl ex Technical data Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions (L x W x H) 700 x 500 x 870–930 Weight Chute volume Mains connection Mains connection V/Hz Current consumption See rating plate Power consumption Power Grinder motor power Max. grinding capacity (in batch mode) kg/h Water supply ¾″...
Ambient conditions Ambient conditions Operating temperature 5°C ... 40°C Relative humidity <90% Storage temperature -5°C ... +55°C Maximum height of the installation site above sea level 2,000 m Requirements to the electrical connection The following on-site requirements for the electrical connection must be met: •...
Always transport the product on the supplied wooden frame. • Observe transport instructions on the packaging. • Do not unpack the product until it has been transported. Assembly Note Assembly and installation may be performed only by a ser- vice technician authorised by MEIKO. 9023347 17 / 40...
Note Commissioning after temporary decommissioning may only be carried out by an instructed in-house technician or a service technician author- ised by MEIKO. Square key Flat spanner, SW 8 mm ► The machine has been temporarily decommissioned.
BioM aster® Fl ex 4. Unhook the fresh water module at 5. Reach through the free space and the top (1) and carefully remove it open the ball valve (arrow). a little towards the front (2). 6. Reassemble the fresh water mod- Caution: The fresh water module is ule in reverse order and close the connected to pipes and can only...
Approved food waste What may be disposed of in the system? • Food waste • Raw organic waste • Fully liquid deep-frying oil Mix expanding food and hard food waste with normal wet food waste: • Cereals • Pasta • Sugar •...
BioM aster® Fl ex Resetting the emergency stop ► The emergency stop button has been pressed. 1. Eliminate the reason for the emergency stop. 2. Unlock the emergency stop button by turning it. 3. Check the safety devices for correct condition. 4.
Starting the homogenisation cycle CAUTION – Material damage due to foreign objects in the loading chute! Foreign objects in the loading chute can cause serious damage to the ma- chine during operation. • Only place approved food waste in the loading chute. •...
BioM aster® Fl ex Draining Larger quantities of liquid, e.g. soup or water, can be drained without a homoge- nisation process. There is no food waste in the loading chute. The lid is unlocked. 1. Open the lid. 2.
Switch off the machine The machine does not have a mains switch. To switch off, proceed as follows. ► The machine is ready for operation. 1. Pull the mains plug out of the socket. ✓ The machine is switched off and disconnected from the power supply. Note When the machine is disconnected from the power supply, the lid lock is automatically activated.
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BioM aster® Fl ex Orange-coloured Collection tank fill level = Arrange soon for tank to be LED for collec- 80%. emptied. Press [Tank] but- tion tank level ton. LED lighting up orange flashing. continuously. Red LED for col- Collection tank fill level = Perform visual inspection of lection tank level 100%.
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Maintenance is re- quired. As a rule, malfunctions that are not described here require assistance from a service technician authorised by MEIKO. Please contact your market organisa- tion or an authorised dealer. 26 / 40 9023347...
BioM aster® Fl ex 8.10.1 Remedying grinder blockages If the grinder becomes blocked during operation, it can be released using the unlocking key supplied. ► The grinder is blocked. 1. Press the emergency stop button. 2. Open the lid and place the unlock- ing key on the rotor.
Cleaning the chute CAUTION – Risk of injury from sharp edges There is a risk of injury from the sharp edges of the pre-grinder and grinder unit. • Wear protective gloves when cleaning the loading chute. The last grinding cycle is complete. 2.
BioM aster® Fl ex 5. When the cycle is complete, open 6. Wipe out the loading chute with a the lid. soft cloth, clean the locking bolts and the inside of the lid. ✓ The loading chute has been is cleaned.
Maintenance Note After 5,000 cycles, the service LED lights up and reminds you that maintenance is required. 10.1 Qualification required for maintenance activities The minimum qualification required for the respective maintenance activity is specified in the “Q” column in the maintenance plan: •...
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BioM aster® Fl ex Clean and lubricate the locking bolt and recess. 2,500 cycles/every six months Grinder Interval Check the transparent tube on the grinder housing Monthly for biomass residues. Check the pre-grinding unit, rotor disc, blade ring 5,000 cycles/annu- and chute seal for damage and wear.
Check the contour of the pump head for wear. 5,000 cycles/annu- ally Check the coupling for wear. 5,000 cycles/annu- ally Replace the pump head seal kit. 5,000 cycles/annu- ally Replace the impeller. 5,000 cycles/annu- ally Replace the seals of the product and transport 5,000 cycles/annu- pipes.
1. Check all safety labels and signs for legibility. 2. Replace damaged, illegible safety labels and signs. These can be reordered at MEIKO. ✓ The safety levels and signs have been checked. 10.5 Checking the hose on the grinder housing for residues 1.
Decommissioning Note Decommissioning may only be carried out by an instructed in-house technician or a service technician authorised by MEIKO. 11.1 Decommissioning a machine with an ascending pipe Square key Flat spanner, SW 8 mm 1. Clean the machine and loading chute.
BioM aster® Fl ex 7. Unhook the fresh water assembly 8. Reach through the free space and at the top (1) and carefully remove close the ball valve (arrow). it a little towards the front (2). 9. Reassemble the fresh water as- Caution: The fresh water assembly is sembly in reverse order and close connected to pipes and can only...
12.1 Disposal of packaging materials All the packaging materials are recyclable. The following materials are used: • Square timber frame • Plastic sheeting (PE film) • Foam material • Cardboard packaging (edge protection) • Packaging strap (steel strip) • Packaging strap (plastic (PP) •...
BioM aster® Fl ex Index Adding food waste ...... 21 Functional description ....11 Ambient conditions...... 16 Approved food waste ....20 Help with faults Assembly ........17 Remedying grinder blockages ..... 27 Assistance in case of malfunctions ..........24 Intended use .........
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Protective devices Safety information ......7 Emergency stop function ......9 Safety labels and signs ....9 Standby activating ..........23 Qualification required for deactivating ........23 maintenance activities .... 30 Starting the homogenisation cycle ..........22 Switching off ........ 24 Related documents .......
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