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1. E CE Medium Duty Belt driven Manual Operation DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE UNTIL YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS OPERATION AND SAFETY MANUAL SAFETY ISSUES 1 NEVER touch this machine without training and authorisation from your supervisor 2 Machine MUST BE on solid level bench table 3 Guards MUST BE in place before plugging in and turning on machine 4 ALWAYS use the three pronged plug provided 5 NEVER use your hand to hold food stuffs in place on the meat table 6 NEVER touch the slicer blade when it is rotating 7 KEEP hands arms hair and loose clothing CLEAR of all moving parts 8 Should the slicer jam SWITCH OFF AND UNPLUG before removing the obstruction 9 SWITCH OFF AND UNPLUG the machine from its power source before cleaning sanitizing or servicing 10 USE ONLY the attachments provided by the manufacturer and designed for this machine YOUR SAFETY IS OUR PRIMARY CONCERN D E C LARATI 0 N 0 F C 0 N F 0 R M ITY is built in conformity with the provisions of EEC 2006 42 Machinery Directive Machine Model EN1974 Slicing machines safety and hygiene specifications EN60204 Electrical equipment of machines part 1 general requirements 89 109 EEC Directive for the materials and things 1935 2004 come into contact with food described destined to come into contact Serial Number GL __ Rule CEn For the materials and things destined to 2004 102. 11 N The self containg sharpener Positioning the sharpener Lift 1 turn the sharpener 180 2 and lower 3 to engage the blade Using the sharpener Press the Grinding Wheel button 1 Tor ten seconds Continue to hold the Grinding Wheel button and press the Finishing Wheel button 2 together for five seconds 12 Blade sharpening The self contained blade sharpener with its own grinding and finishing stones makes blade sharpening a simple task NB You must clean the blade before sharpening you must wear protective steel mesh gloves during this operation Part of this operation requires the slicer to be switched ON with the blade rotating You should take the utmost care during that phase of the operation The slicer blade requires regular sharpening to work cleanly and efficiently How often you sharpen the blade will depend on the condition of the blade after use and the type of products being sliced To keep the blade working efficiently we recommend that you sharpen it at least once every day You should keep in mind the following things when sharpening the blade 1 The blade should only be sharpened after the slicer has been cleaned as specified in the previous section and 2 The sharpener cannot function properly once the blade diameter has been reduced by more than 10mm Contact your authorised Brice technician to arrange for a replacement once the blade wears to this point To sharpen the
3. blade 1 Clean the blade removing any greasy residue 2 Turn the slicer OFF at the power switch 3 Set the slice thickness control to the zero position to make sure that the blade is covered by the thickness plate Lift the sharpener device Rotate the device 180 and lower it over the blade See the illustration at the left for how to do this The sharpener is now correctly positioned 6 Push the power switch to ON to start the machine The blade will begin turning 7 Press the grinding wheel button to move the grinding wheel against the spinning blade Hold the grinding wheel against the blade for about 10 seconds 8 With the grinding wheel still pressed against the blade press the finishing wheel button to move the finishing wheel against the blade Hold both wheels against the blade for a further 5 seconds AT THE SAME TIME release the two wheels 9 Turn the slicer OFF by pressing the power switch 10 Only AFTER the blade has stopped turning return the sharpener to its normal position Gp This section deals with the problems you may find when using the Model OMAOG Series and the methods and procedures for solving them quickly and easily Mechanical or electrical problems during operation Indication Problem Solution Machine does not operate Poor no electrical current Notify Brice service Fuse blown if fitted Replace fuse Other parts fo machine Notify Brice service are defective Machine slices
4. machine into water This is an electrical device that uses mains either single phase 240 Volt power It uses a high speed rotating blade that is extremely sharp You must be careful in how you handle the slicer at all times The following special warnings must be complied with for your own safety and the safety of others THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS IN THIS SLICER ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ARE ELECTRICALLY ISOLATED TO EARTH AND ARE SEALED FOR YOUR SAFETY YOU MUST NOT ATTEMPT TO TOUCH ANY ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OR WIRES YOU MAY EXPOSE YOURSELF TO THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY BY ELECTROCUTION UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED ANY CLEANING OR MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE MUST BE PERFORMED WITH THE POWER TO THE SLICER SWITCHED OFF AND THE SLIGER S POWER CORD DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWERPOINT FAILURE TO TURN OFF AND DISCONNECT POWER MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY CAUSED BY THE SLICER BEING ACCIDENTLY TURNED ON DURING CLEANING OR MAINTENANCE Slicer blades are extremely sharp and can cut through fingers and hands just as easily as products to be sliced WHENEVER YOU CARRY OUT ANY PROCEDURE THAT PLACES YOUR HANDS ON OR NEAR THE SLICER BLADE YOU MUST WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE HAND COVERINGS SUCH AS STEEL MESH GLOVES TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL INJURY FROM THE BLADE GD The Brice Model OMAOG Series slicers have been designed for environments where a range of different foodstuffs and slicing requirements must be met from individual slic
5. these tasks with the appropriate protection steel mesh safety gloves The blade is very sharp and the risk of a cutting injury without proper protection or due care is high General Cleaning The slicer has been designed and built for efficient and speedy cleaning to ensure hygienic operation Before using the slicer 1 Before the slicer is switched on for the first time each day carefully wipe over all exposed surfaces with a cloth that has been placed in warm water and squeezed dry This removes any dust or other matter that may have been deposited over night 2 Before the start of each cutting operation and with the slicer switched OFF at the power switch on the front of the machine wipe down the thickness plate the meat tray and the receiving tray to remove any residual material left from the last cutting operation At the end of the day 1 After the slicer has been used for the last time turn the machine OFF at the ON OFF switch and at the powerpoint and disconnect the power cord 2 Make sure the slice thickness control is set to the zero position Turn the product holder clamping handle 3 anti clockwise and slide the meat table carriage assembly until it locks in place enabling you to lift the meat table carriage assembly off for cleaning NB If the slice thickness control is not set to the zero position the meat table carriage assembly will not lock in place 3 With a cloth that has been placed in warm water and mild
6. 8 Directive on Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 2006 95 EEC Directive on low voltage 2002 95 CE RoHS Restriction of Hazardous Substances Gp Overview This Operation and Safety Manual has been prepared to introduce you to the Brice Model OMAOG Series slicers It explains the operation cleaning and maintenance of the slicer in simple clear terms and with an emphasis on your safety Throughout the Manual procedures are supported by illustrations showing the parts involved and the recommended safe method of handling those parts A word to the wise This Manual is really two sets of instructions in one some sections are relevant to all Brice slicers while other sections only concern a particular slicer or range of slicers Make sure that you read this Manual carefully so that you are familiar with the features and procedures that are unique to the slicer that came with it How this Manual is arranged This Manual is made up of four sections e Introduction which explains the Manual itself safety issues associated with using a slicer gives a brief introduction to the features and components of the slicer and steps you through the installation of the machine e Operation explains the use of the slicer Cleaning explains the procedures for keeping the slicer clean and Maintenance details those procedures that you can perform to ensure the trouble free operation of the slicer e Tr
7. You may have to push the meat table carriage back to the end of its travel to seat it correctly The slicer is now clean and ready for use Cleaning Schedule How frequently the slicer is cleaned will depend on how heavily the machine is used However we recommend that you adopt the following cleaning schedule as a MINIMUM requirement to maintain hygiene Before After Every After first use every use half day last use Wipe down slicing guide meat table amp centre plate Wipe down all exposed surfaces no disassembly Clean all surfices including blade disassemble machine Gp This section deals with routine maintenance for your slicer including blade sharpening We recommend that before cleaning or maintenance tasks are undertaken the machine operator s receive some training from authorised Brice representatives preferably during the installation phase Before carrying out cleaning or maintenance tasks it is very important that 1 power to the slicer is disconnected at the powerpoint and 2 the thickness control is set to its zero position Be very careful performing any cleaning or maintenance task that brings you close to or in contact with the slicer blade Always perform these tasks with the appropriate protection steel mesh safety gloves The blade is very sharp and the risk of a cutting injury without proper protection or due care is high Routine Maintenance T
8. and 90cm high Electrical connections The slicer connects to a single phase 240 Volts power supply using the power cord supplied Simply connect the plug on the end of the power cord to the power point Cleaning and function check Before you use the slicer we recommend that you clean all exposed surfaces with a soft cloth that has been placed in clean warm water and light detergent and squeezed dry This will remove any traces of machine oil dirt or grit picked up during manufacture or storage Before you clean the machine make sure that the thickness control is set to zero so that the slicer blade edge is shielded and make sure that the power is turned OFF You should never hose down or spray with water any component of this machine or its environment You should never immerse the machine into water Once the slicer is clean you can check that it is functioning correctly 1 sure that the slicer is switched off at the front of the machine 2 Ensure that all the supplied guards and blade shields are correctly fitted 3 Check that the meat table carriage moves easily and that it does not stick at any point along its travel If the carriage is difficult to move or seems to stick now and then refer to the Maintenance section for instructions on lubrication 4 Check that the last slice device meat grip moves freely along the length of its travel If the last slice device meat grip is difficult to move or seems to stick now an
9. ce without putting undue strain on either the cutting blade or the motor 4 Sharpen the blade as soon as the sliced foodstuff begins to look ragged or roughened or when the effort required to slice increases significantly Refer to the Maintenance section for the correct procedure for blade sharpening Normal operation Begin using the slicer by returning the thickness control 2 to zero and making sure that the meat tray carriage is pulled to the front of the slicer 1 Place the foodstuff on the meat table carriage 4 with the side to be sliced touching the thickness plate 8 and up against the meat table fence 2 Swing the Last slice device meat grip 5 over so that it rests on top of the foodstuff 3 Setthe desired thickness of slice using the thickness control 2 4 the slicer on at the front of the machine 1 Immediately the ON OFF switch will light up showing power is on and the blade will spin in an anti clockwise direction 5 Grasp the pusher 12 firmly and push the meat table away from you towards the back of the slicer Once the slice has been cut pull the meat table back towards you 6 Repeat step 5 as often as required to obtain the number of slices needed 7 When you have finished slicing make sure that the meat table carriage is pulled to the front of the slicer and switch off the power at the control panel 1 Gp Using the Last Slice device meat grip Cleanly slicing the last 1 or 2 centimetres
10. d then refer to the Maintenance section for instructions on lubrication 5 Check that the thickness control operates smoothly Be sure to return it to the zero mark before proceeding 6 Switch the slicer on at the front of the machine Immediately the blade will spin in an anti clockwise direction 7 Switch off the machine at the front of the machine Your slicer is now ready to use 1 ON OFF Switch 5 Lastslice device meat grip 9 Slice deflector 2 Slice thickness control 6 Blade cover 10 Blade cover fastener handle 3 Product holder clamping handle 7 Blade 11 Integrated blade sharpener device 4 Meat table carriage 8 Slice thickness plate 12 Pusher Things to keep in mind 1 The foodstuff should only be loaded onto the meat table with the thickness control set to zero and the power switched off at the control panel Aside from being essential to your safety these conditions keep the foodstuff to be sliced particularly if it is solid from being accidently knocked against the cutting edge of the blade which could be damaged 2 The recommended and only safe way of moving the meat table during slicing operations is with the pusher 3 slicing movement should be done with a speed that is constant and appropriate to the density and or hardness of the foodstuff to be sliced The general rule of thumb is that the harder the foodstuff the slower the slicing Following this rule will result in a slice with a good clean appearan
11. detergent and squeezed dry wipe down all visible surfaces Cleaning the Blade After the machine has been cleaned as described above you can now clean the slicer blade itself You must wear appropriate hand protection such as steel mesh safety gloves for this procedure as it involves uncovering and touching the blade You risk serious injury if you do not wear protective gloves Gp The cleaning schedule 10 1 With the meat table carriage assembly removed undo the blade cover fastener handle 10 and lift the blade cover 6 straight off the blade 2 Turn the slice deflector 9 to expose the back of the blade 3 Clean the centre plate with a warm damp cloth 4 The blade is now completely exposed Wearing steel mesh protective gloves wipe down the blade surfaces front and back using a warm damp cloth 5 Dry off the blade and lightly smear on some protective oil using the cloth supplied Make sure that you are still wearing the steel mesh glove 6 Replace the blade cover so that the nut on the underside of the plate engages the blade centre 7 While pressing down on the centre of the plate push and turn the blade cover fastener handle 10 to engage it in the blade cover Tighten the handle 8 Replace the meat table carriage assembly and tighten the product holder clamping handle 3 which will release the meat table carriage Make sure that the edge of the meat table carriage sits right up against the blade cover
12. es to large batches up to 50 slices per minute The Brice Model OMAOG Series slicers are available in three blade sizes OG22E 220mm blade 0G25E 250mm blade OG30E 300mm blade Along with the model range s other features this makes the Model OMAOG Series one of the most versatile on the market Manufactured in anodised aluminium alloy with tempered chromium steel blade Constructed for easy cleaning Micrometric thickness control allows for cutting of slices from 0 to 14mm Last Slice device to minimise waste in slicing processed foodstuff stubs Integrated and removable sharpening and honing device Fully guarded for safety when disassembled Components of the model range The following picture illustrates the main components of the slicer 1 ON OFF Switch 5 Lastslice device meat grip 9 deflector 2 Slice thickness control 6 Blade cover 10 Blade cover fastener handle 3 Product holder clamping handle 7 Blade 11 Integrated blade sharpener device 4 Meat table carriage 8 Slice thickness plate 12 Pusher Gp IN IN VUE Positioning the slicer No matter where you put the slicer you must allow at least as much space as the overall dimensions indicate Allowing an additional minimum of 20cm either side of the slicer will make access for cleaning and maintenance easier Make sure that the surface that you intend placing the slicer on is solid flat level dry and smooth Ideally the surface should be between 80cm
13. grinding stone and optionally a finishing stone q 5 Y lt 88 e The Special Note flag This is an upside down triangle with an exclamation mark inside it It appears in the left margin of the page like this whenever we want to draw your attention to an important point e The No Hands warning flag This is a circle with the outline of a hand and a black bar through the hand appears wherever we want to warn you that either you shouldn t put your hands in or near a particular component or that you must wear steel mesh protective gloves to carry out a particular procedure e The Power warning flags There are two power warning flags The first a lightning bolt inside an upside down triangle is used whenever we want to remind and warn you that the slicer is connected to the mains power supply The second warning flag is a circle with the outline of a lighting bolt and a black bar through the bolt It appears to remind you that a particular procedure must be carried out with the power to the slicer turned off at the powerpoint and the slicer s power plug disconnected from the powerpoint e The Water warning flags This is a circle with the a diagram of a water hose spraying you should never hose down or spray with water any component of this machine or its environment e The Water Immersion warning flags This is a circle with the diagram of a hand dropping a machine into water you should never immerse the
14. he robust design of the slicer means that there is very little required in the way of routine maintenance Generally the only maintenance required is cleaning discussed in the previous section and lubrication of the meat table and meat grip carriage bars Blade sharpening is only infrequently required when the blade no longer slices cleanly Cleaning Normal cleaning as specified in the previous section and in accordance with the recommended schedule is all that is required to maintain the external surfaces of the slicer We recommend that you clean the machine prior to any other maintenance operation so that all surfaces are free of and grease This makes the machine easier and safer to handle Lubrication 1 Turn the slicer OFF at the powerpoint and disconnect the power 2 Make sure the slice thickness control is set to the zero position Turn the product holder clamping handle 3 anti clockwise and slide the meat table carriage assembly until it locks 3 Lubricate the meat table carriage bar located under the machine by placing a few drops of food grade machine oil on your fingers and rubbing it along the bar Slide the meat table carriage back and forward several times to spread the oil This process only needs to be undertaken if the meat table carriage doesnt move freely 4 Lubricate the guide bar of the last slice device meat grip with 3 6 drops of food grade machine oil This should be undertaken at the end of each day
15. of foodstuffs on a slicer without wastage can be difficult This is particularly the case when slicing packaged foodstuffs with rounded off ends or stubs The last slice device meat grip overcomes this problem 1 When the foodstuff is sliced down to the last 1 or 2 centimetres lift up the last slice device meat grip 5 and turn the foodstuff around so that the uncut end of the stub is pressed against the thickness plate 8 2 Position the last slice device meat grip 5 behind the foodstuff so that the spikes of the last slice device meat grip presses into the cut face of the foodstuff 3 Continue slicing until the remaining foodstuff has been cut om N N NN NS S Gp This section deals with cleaning your slicer including blade cleaning We recommend that before cleaning or maintenance tasks are undertaken the machine operator s receive some training from authorised Brice representatives preferably during the installation phase Before carrying out cleaning or maintenance tasks it is very important that 1 Power to the slicer is disconnected at the powerpoint and 2 The thickness control is set to its zero position You should never hose down or spray with water any component of this machine or its environment You should never immerse the machine into water Be very careful performing any cleaning or maintenance task that brings you close to or in contact with the slicer blade Always perform
16. ouble shooting a quick reference chart to help you solve some of the problems you might encounter with the Model OMAOG Conventions and Symbols used in this Manual To reduce confusion and to highlight important points and safety matters we have established some standard terms and symbols e slicer Whenever we talk about the slicer we mean the slicer that is covered in this Manual e foodstuff We use the word foodstuff to refer to any kind of meat or other food that is usually sliced on a slicer e meat table This is the table usually on the right side of the slicer on which you place the foodstuff to be sliced On gravity feed slicers the meat table is steeply angled e meat grip The meat grip is the device that holds the foodstuff in position on the meat table It is usually attached to the meat table and moves with the foodstuff as it is sliced e Last Slice device This device where fitted is usually part of the meat grip and is used to hold small and hard to handle stubs of processed foodstuffs particularly meats so that they can be sliced to the last slice e thickness control This is the mechanism by which you control the slice thickness and is usually a large rotary control on the front of the machine It may or may not be illuminated depending on the individual slicer e sharpener When we talk about the sharpener we mean a blade sharpening or grinding device that has a
17. poorly Blade is not sharp enough Sharpen the blade Meat table carriage does not run smoothly Slide bar requires oiling Clean and oil meat table carriage bar The meat grip does not slide smoothly The meat grip is dirty or requires oiling Clean and oil meat grip slide bar Blade stops rotating whilst Motor drive belt is loose or Notify Brice Service slicing meat broken Motor runs but blade does Motor drive belt is cracked Notify Brice Service not rotate or broken 13 TM Copyright Information Copyright O 2013 Brice Australia Pty Ltd This document may not be reproduced in whole or in part by any means without the prior express written permission of the copyright owner Brice and the BRICE logotype are trademarks of Brice Australia Pty Ltd Printed in Australia BA178 OMAOG Series 4 13
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