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- Page 1 Model AFMG-56 MkIII AUTOMATIC FEED MIXER GRINDER OPERATING AND SERVICE MANUAL IMPORTANT NOTICE This Manual contains important safety instructions which must be strictly followed when using this equipment. Form No. AFMG-56MKIII-362-2-17-7 B...
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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... -
Page 5: Safety Tips
NEVER Alter This Machine From its Original Form as Shipped From Factory. DO NOT Operate Machine With Missing Parts. • PROMPTLY REPLACE Any Worn or Illegible Warning Labels. • ALWAYS Read Operation and Service Manual BEFORE Operating, Cleaning, or Servicing. • USE ONLY BIRO Parts and Accessories Properly Installed. -
Page 6: Installation
INSTALLATION TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERLY INSTALL EQUIPMENT IN ADEQUATE WORK AREA • ALWAYS Use Qualified Technician and Electrician for Installation. • ALWAYS Connect to Proper Voltage & Phase. • ALWAYS Install Equipment in Work Area with Adequate Light and Space Away From Children and Visitors. -
Page 7: Uncrating And Setup
UNCRATING AND SET UP 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. Step 1 ATTENTION:... -
Page 8: Motor Wiring And Electrical Requirements
575 Volt 10 Gauge Wire 9. The BIRO Manufacturing Company is not responsible for permanent wiring, connection or installation. NOTE TO OWNER AND ELECTRICIAN: IF THIS MACHINE IS NOT CORD AND PLUG CONNECTED TO THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY SOURCE, THEN IT SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH, OR CONNECTED TO, A LOCKABLE, MANUALLY-OPERATED DISCONNECT SWITCH (OSHA 1010.147) -
Page 9: Product Mixer Safety Cover Instructions
17. Check placement of all warning labels and Manual. Machine is now ready for trained operators to process product. 18. Use meat deflector attached to grinding bowl to eliminate meat splatter. 19. Contact your local Distributor or BIRO directly if you have any questions or problems with the installation or operation of this machine. -
Page 10: Pushbutton Control Panel
PUSHBUTTON CONTROL PANEL... -
Page 11: Operation
OPERATION ROTATING GRINDING AUGER & ROTATING MIXING PADDLES TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY • ONLY Properly Trained Personnel Should Use This Equipment. • NEVER Place Hands into Machine Input or Output Openings. • NEVER Open Machine During Operation. • DO NOT Wear Gloves While Operating. •... -
Page 12: Cleaning
Electrical Components. • ALWAYS Thoroughly Clean Equipment at Least Daily. CLEANING THE BIRO MIXER GRINDER l. Disconnect mixer grinder from power and air source and perform lockout/tagout procedures. 2. Remove grinding bowl end ring, breaker plate, knife and grinding auger. -
Page 13: Notes
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Page 14: Maintenance
PROMPTLY REPLACE Any Worn or Illegible Warning Labels. • USE ONLY GENUINE BIRO Parts and Accessories Properly Installed. A. GRINDING BOWL INSTALLATION 1. Mount the grinding bowl on the three threaded studs on the front of the machine. Tighten in position with provided nuts. -
Page 15: Mixing Paddle Removal And Installation
B. MIXER PADDLE INSTALLATION 1. The BIRO MODEL AFMG-56 MkIII mixer paddles are timed to allow for proper mixing action. 2. PADDLE REMOVAL: Remove mixing paddles by first loosening the paddle lock set screw (located at the front of the machine). -
Page 16: Gear Reducer
60027 GEAR REDUCER LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE VIEW IS FROM OPPOSITE SIDE OF DRIVEN SHAFT LUBRICANTS FOR WORM GEAR REDUCERS The precision-made gears and bearings in Speed Reducers require high-grade lubricants of the proper viscosity to maintain trouble-free performance. For best results, use lubricants on the following chart for worm gear reducers. - Page 17 LUBRICATION (Continued) 1. Factory Filling The speed reducers are oil filled at the factory with Mobil 600W Super Cylinder Oil to the proper level for the standard mounting position. The oil level should be checked and adjusted (if necessary) prior to operation, using the oil level plug provided and while the unit is oriented in its operating position.
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Page 18: Spur Gears
D. SPUR GEARS LUBRICATION Gears should be checked after the first two (2) weeks of operation. Then every six (6) weeks, depending on hour’s used, for severe duty every two (2) weeks. Recommended types of spur gear lubricant are those with Lithium soap base. -
Page 19: Main Drive Chain Tension
G. MAIN DRIVE CHAIN TENSION (See Diagram Below) 1. Unplug mixer grinder from power source and perform lockout/tagout procedures. 2. Remove rear drive cover. 3. Loosen the four bolts that hold the motor to the frame of the machine. 4. Loosen the lock nuts on the motor adjusting stud. 5. - Page 20 TO ADJUST MIXING PADDLE TIMER No. 60065 The timer is factory set for 2 minutes on and for 5 minutes off. 1. Unplug mixer grinder from power source and perform lockout/tagout procedures. 2. Remove rear drive cover. 3. Locate the Crouzet timer (No. TLR1 or MLR1) in the electrical enclosure. Remove the electrical enclosure cover.
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Page 21: Mixing Paddle Timer Adjustment
› MLR1 › Timers MIXING PADDLE TIMER No. 60065 › DIN rail mount TLR1 or MLR1 (shown) › 17.5 mm - 1 Relay 8A › Multi-function or mono-function › Multi-range › Multi-voltage › Screw or spring terminals › LED status indicator (relay version) ›... -
Page 22: Parts Diagrams
AFMG-56 MkIII FRONT VIEW PARTS DIAGRAM... - Page 23 AFMG-56 MkIII FRONT VIEW PARTS LIST Fig. Item No. Description 60014 Standard lid assembly 60104 Continuous feed lid assembly 53687 Decal, Do Not Fill Above This Line VTS7181 Decal, BIRO World 53568 Mixer paddle lock screw (2 req’d.) 53852 Lock arm assembly (2 req’d.)
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Page 24: Side View Diagram
AFMG-56 MkIII SIDE VIEW PARTS DIAGRAM... - Page 25 AFMG-56 MkIII SIDE VIEW PARTS LIST Fig. Item No. Description 60014 Standard lid assembly 60104 Continuous feed lid assembly 60078 Clevis, air cylinder 60019 Hinge half, base mount (3 req’d) 60020 Hinge half, lid mount (DNS) 60101 Clevis pin, ⅜ x 2¾, SS (3 req’d.) 60130 Cotter pin, SS (3 req’d.)
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Page 26: Back View Diagram
AFMG-56 MkIII BACK VIEW PARTS DIAGRAM... - Page 27 AFMG-56 MkIII BACK VIEW PARTS LIST Fig. Item No. Description 60014 Standard lid assembly 60104 Continuous feed lid assembly 60111 Silent chain, 156 pitches 52398 Ramsey sprocket, 17 tooth 65201-WEG-HE Motor, 20HP, 208-230/380-460V/60Hz/3Ph 65201-WEG-HE-575 Motor, 20HP, 575V/60Hz/3Ph 224-17 Cord grip connector, 1¼” dia., 1-1⅛” grip range 224-17N Lock nut, 1¼”...
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Page 28: Mixer Drive Assembly
AFMG-56 MkIII MIXER DRIVE ASSEMBLY Fig. Item No. Description 60028 Mixer motor, 5 HP-208-230/460V, 60Hz,3PH 60027 Mixer transmission, 25:1 ratio 60025 Mixer drive gear, 24 tooth 52413 Key, mixer drive gear - ½ sq. x 3” 60026C Driven gear, 70 tooth 60030 Key, mixer driven gears - ¼... -
Page 29: Lid Assemblies
LID ASSEMBLIES ITEM No. 60104 CONTINUOUS FEED LID ITEM No. 60014 STANDARD LID... -
Page 30: Journal Box Assembly
ITEM No. 52530 JOURNAL BOX ASSEMBLY FIG. Item No. Description 52530 Journal box assembly 52527 Auger drive shaft 52505 Grease seal 52507 Bearing cone 52506 Bearing cup 52502 Journal box Grease fitting 60059 Coupling, ⅛” NPT 60060 Nipple, ⅛” NPT x 3” 52508 Bearing cup 52509... -
Page 31: Pushbutton Plate Components
AFMG-56MkIII PUSHBUTTON PLATE COMPONENTS FIG. Item No. Description EMG90676 Selector switch, 3 position paddle direction PC154 On switch, timer circuit 2563 Hex screw washer head, 10-32 x ½”, SS (2 req’d) 50655-2 Switch guard (2 req’d) LW15S Lock washer, ”, SS (4 req’d) not shown HN20S Hex nut, -18, SS (4 req’d) not shown... -
Page 35: Pneumatic System Parts Diagrams
PNEUMATIC SYSTEM DIAGRAM PRODUCT MIXER SAFETY COVER SHUTTLE VALVE Fig. Item No. Description 60087 Tee fitting, Prestolok, ¼ MPT, ¼ tube 60086 Straight fitting, Prestolok, ¼ MPT, tube 60129 Shuttle valve, pneumatic... -
Page 36: Pneumatic Control
PNEUMATIC CONTROL Fig. Item No. Description 60090 Flow control muffler VT472S Nipple, 2½ x ¼ NPT, Brass 60089-2 Air regulator/filter/oiler combo VTS7160 90° street elbow, ¼ NPT x ¼ FPT, Brass VTS-AK840A Filter/muffler, ¼ NPT HHS0661S Hex head screw, -18 x 2¼, SS 60084 90°... -
Page 38: Safety Label Locations
SAFETY LABELS CAUTION DO NOT FILL HOPPER ABOVE THIS LINE 53687 #53687 CUIDADO CAUTION #EMG62198 #56315 #53783 -NOT TO SCALE- #BES16971 #H653-E #H653-SP... -
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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