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PREMIERE USER HANDBOOKS BSPG BSPM BSPS BSPT UM - CODE N4 N5 N6 N10 - REV 0.3...
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Introduction Thank you for having bought one of our products, we would like to recommend that you read our manual carefully before using the slicing machine. As regards safety against mechanical risks, the machines described in this manual follow the directive regulations 98/37/EEC - 73/23/EEC - 89/336/EEC and the European norms EN 1974: slicing machines - hygiene and security norms.
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Who may operate the slicer? Only properly trained and instructed personnel may operate the slicer. Only Berkel - or authorised service engineers may rectify any faults. No access for unauthorised persons! Ensure that unauthorised persons and those who have not received any instruction do not operate or clean the slicer.
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Safety precautions Turn thickness dial right back to safe - clockwise After slicing always reset the thickness dial right back to safe first and switch the slicer off. Dependent on the slicer setting, please be sure that the dial is turned all the way back. Exercise particular caution when removing product scraps from the meat tray.
1.1. Purpose of the manual This publication contains all the information necessary for the use and maintenance of the slicing machines to be used for food, with circular blade, models BSPG- M-L-X (Première gravity slicers, medium, large and extra large), BSPM-M-L-X (Première straight feed ‘meat’ slicers, medium, large and extra large), BSPS-M-L-X (Première straight feed ‘salumi’...
2. General information 2.1. Machine limits, safety regulations The machine has been designed and made to slice food products, with a continuous service, of the type and size as indicated in paragraphs 3.2, 3.4 and 3.5. 2.1.1. Environmental conditions for using the machine - Temperature ......................................
2.2. Guarantee and maker’s responsibility The guarantee of a good function and a complete conformity of the machines, that are to be used accordingly, depends on the correct application of the instructions contained in this manual. The maker declines all direct and indirect resposibility deriving from: - Not following the instructions in the manual;...
3. Technical characteristics 3.1. Dimensions, BSPG series Models BSPGM BSPGL BSPGX 149 mm 185 mm 225 mm 260 mm 282 mm 318 mm 198 mm 230 mm 269 mm 418 mm 670 mm 690 mm 326 mm 377 mm 430 mm...
3.3. Dimensions, BSPM series Models BSPMM BSPML BSPMX 178 mm 210 mm 232 mm 253 mm 270 mm 320 mm 210 mm 240 mm 272 mm 505 mm 634 mm 650 mm 326 mm 377 mm 430 mm 590 mm 620 mm 667 mm 450 mm...
3.5. Dimensions, BSPS series Models BSPSM BSPSL BSPSX 176 mm 200 mm 245 mm 251 mm 285 mm 310 mm 211 mm 240 mm 272 mm 445 mm 590 mm 610 mm 326 mm 377 mm 430 mm 538 mm 655 mm 758 mm 450 mm...
3.7. Dimensions, BSPT series Models BSPTM BSPTL BSPTX 178 mm 200 mm 242 mm 253 mm 285 mm 310 mm 213 mm 240 mm 272 mm 560 mm 620 mm 700 mm 326 mm 377 mm 430 mm 538 mm 655 mm 758 mm 450 mm...
3.9. Furnished items and accessories The following documents and accessories are supplied with the machine, unless otherwise specified: - Instruction manual for use and maintenance; - EC conformity declaration; - Accessories: on request tool for removing the blade. 3.10. Products that can be sliced The following are produtcs that can be sliced: - All types of cold cuts (cooked, raw smoked);...
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3. Open the box and take out the copy of the instruction manual which is on top of the polyurethane protection; 4. Continue as indicated in the manual; 5. Push the upper cardboard box down (1) using the flaps so that the next step is easier, that removing...
4.3. General description The slicing machine has been designed and made according to the EEC directive 98/37 - 73/23 - 89/336 and the European norm EN 1974-1998. The machine offers the user: - Maximum security when in use, during cleaning and ordinary maintenance; - Maximum hygiene from the use of inoxidizable materials or adequately protected against oxidization together with a careful design of all the parts that come into contact with food;...
5. Installation 5.1. Installing the machine 5.3. Electrical connection Install the machine on a surface which The machine must be installed is level, smooth, dry and suitable for close to an EEC regulation socket the weight of the machine plus the in a system which conforms to the food to be sliced;...
6.1. Loading the goods on the plate and cutting 5. Regulate the thickness of the slice. BSPG series slicing machines Start the blade by pressing the WHITE button. 1. Ensure the thickness regulator knob is turned back to its SAFE Grip the handle attached to the position, thickness plate fully closed;...
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BSPG series slicing machines BSPG series slicing machines supplied with table extension supplied with removable product fence A second additional rest position is allowed (for the first one please see pt.3 p.21 of UM) In order to reach the new one, 1.
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BSPM series slicing machines 5. Regulate the thickness of the slices. Start the blade by pressing the WHITE button. Grip the handle of the food press 1. Ensure the thickness regulator and start cutting with combined knob is turned back to its SAFE pressure parallel to the blade position, thickness plate fully (alternating movement of the food)
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BSPS series slicing machines 5. Regulate the thickness of the slices. Start the blade by pressing Ensure thickness the WHITE button. regulator knob is turned back to its SAFE position, thickness plate fully closed; Grip the handle of the plate and start cutting with...
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BSPT series slicing machines 3. Lift up the food press using the unblocking levers; supplied with with a meat table extension and stainless steel claw gripper last slice device: 1. Put the extension on the table, sliding it towards the columns 2.
6.2. Cleaning the slicing machine Removing the blade cover 6.2.1. General information 1 . C o m p l e t e l y u n s c r e w (counterclock-wise) the tension rod The machines must be properly cleaned at least once a day; if necessary even knob of the blade cover block;...
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Removing the sharpener 2.Remove whole sharpener by pulling upwards. 1. Loosen (about 10 turns) the side knob of the sharpener block without removing it; 6.2.3. Cleaning the machine and the parts that have been removed Products to be used Only use hot water and a biodegradable detergent for dishes with a 7-8 PH, at a temperature of no lower than 30 °C using a soft, spongy cloth and a semi-rigid nylon brush for the plate and the sharp food press.
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Cleaning the blade 6.2.4. Knife removing tool instructions If your machine is supplied with a knife WARNING: Use protective gloves and remover please proceed as follows: concentrate on the job at hand. RISK OF INJURY! WARNING: Cutting danger! Act with attention and concentrate on the job.
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Reassembling the blade cover 2. Block the sharpener by turning the knob all the way. 1. Replace the blade cover as shown in the picture making sure the square section joint is in its proper place; Reassembling the slice deflector 2.
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Reassembling the food plate 1. Insert the entire group on the carriage as shown in the picture; NOTE: ensure the plate locking knob is fully out (loose) or the food plate will not drop down onto the support! 2. Tighten the locking knob; 3.
7. Maintenance and repairs 7.1. General information The operator is allowed to carry out the following maintenance: - Blade sharpening, periodically. The interval and length of the sharpening obviously depends on the use of the machine (work times and type of product used) - Lubrication of the carriage guide bars, weekly;...
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7.2.1. Carrying 5. Release it and completely sharpening retighten the locking knob; NOTE: Before starting this operation, check that grindstones have been cleaned; paragraph 6.2.3. 1. Ensure the thickness regulator knob is turned back to its SAFE position, thickness plate fully closed;...
Eliminating the sharpening burr 7.3. Lubricating the guide bars of the carriage, arm and food plate support (weekly) 1. Re-start the blade by pressing the WHITE button; WARNING: Only 2. Press the finishing grindstone supplied oil. and keep it pressed for 2-3 If there is none, use white seconds;...
8. Locating and eliminating failures WARNING: In this chapter the most common problems caused while using the slicing machine are listed together with the necessary operations to eliminate the possible causes. If the problem persists ask for assistance from a qualified person authorized by the maker, do not insist on looking for the cause.
10. Dismantling the slicing machine The machines are made up of: - Aluminium/magnesium alloy structure; - Insertions and various in stainless steel; - Electric parts and wires; - Electric motor; - Plastic materials, etc. If disassembly and dismantling are to be carried out by a third party, only consult firms that are authorized in the demolition of the above mentioned materials. If you carry out the dismantling yourself the materials must be separated according to type and consult a specialized firm for their disposal.
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