Berkel 839A User Manual

Model 839A

Safety and Convenience Features

Berkel Model 839A automatic gravity feed slicer
features Berkel’s hollow gr ound chr omium-plated,
carbon steel knife and built-in, single lever, dual­action sharpener with convenient handle located on
the sharpener cover . The permanent, tapered guar d
covers the non-slicing portion of the knife even when
the center plate is removed. The 45° table with gauge

plate interlock and front mounted, articulating pusher
and fence make product feed easier, creating more
consistent and uniform slices with less waste. The
single-speed carriage operates at 52 slices per minute.
The 1/2 HP motor, 14” knife and large product table
are ideal for handling oversize meats, cheeses and a
variety of other products. The 839A slicer is easy to
clean and disassembles quickly without tools.

Item #

Model 839A

Automatic Gravity Feed Slicer

Standard Features

➤ Separate 1-speed, 1/2 HP, totally enclosed

andpermanently lubricated motors for the knife
and carriage

➤ Furnished in 115/60/1, 5.8 amp, AC, ETL listed
➤ Carriage speed is 52 slices per minute
➤ Finish is stainless steel and sanitary anodized

aluminum; unit disassembles quickly without tools
for easy cleaning

➤ 45° Product table with gauge plate interlock. Front

mounted, articulating pusher and fence

➤ Nominal 14” (350 mm) diameter; hollow ground,

hardened and polished forged chromium-plated
carbon steel knife

➤ Carriage handles food up to 11” (280 mm) wide, by

8-1/2” (216 mm) high or 8-1/2” (216 mm) diameter

➤ Precise slice adjustment to a thickness

of 3/4” (19 mm)

➤ Built-in, non-removable, top-mounted, two

stone knife sharpener with single lever , dual­action system

➤ Permanent, tapered knife ring guard covers non-

slicing portion of knife even when the center plate
is removed; ring guard design provides more room
behind the knife for easy cleaning

➤ No-V olt release prevents activation of the slicer in

the event of a power interruption; operator must
restart the slicer

➤ Positive, moisture protected, on/off switches and

power indicator light

➤ Attached 6-foot, flexible, 3-wire cord and plug for

grounded receptacle

Automatic Gravity Feed Slicer Model 839A

Approved By:
Date

Berkel Company • 4406 Technology Drive • South Bend, IN 46628-9700

574-232-8222 • 800-348-0251 • FAX [phone] • www.berkel.com

Form #SPC04-0902N

Model 839A

Automatic Gravity Feed Slicer

Model No. Cutting Carriage Slice Knife Product Dimensions
Capacity Speed Thickness Diameter Width A Depth B Height C

839A 11” (280mm) wide 52 SPM to 3/4” 14” 25” 29” 29”
8-1/2” (216 mm) high (19 mm) (350mm) (635 mm) (737 mm) (737 mm)
8-1/2” (216 mm) dia

Motor Electrical Weight Box Dimensions

1-speed 115/60/1 Net 138 lbs. (63 kg.) 34” 30” 37”
1/2 HP Ship 170 lbs. (77 kg) (864 mm) (762 mm) (940 mm)

Specifications

Motors: Separate 1-speed, 1/2 HP, totally enclosed
motors for the knife and carriage, permanently
lubricated ball bearings, thermally protected.

Electrical: Furnished in 115/60/1, 5.8 amp, AC,
ETL listed.

Carriage Speed: 52 slices per minute.
Finish/construction: All food contact areas are

stainless steel or anodized aluminum including the
pusher, gauge plate, product table, center plate,
knife ring guard and one-piece base. Slicer disas­sembles quickly without tools for easy cleaning.

Knife: Nominal 14” (350 mm) diameter, hollow
ground, hardened and polished forged chromium­plated carbon steel.

Cutting Capacity: Carriage handles food up to 11”
(280 mm) wide by 8-1/2” (216 mm) high or 8-1/2”
(216 mm) diameter

Slice Thickness: Precision system provides infinite
slice adjustment and consistent cuts of hard or soft
foods from tissue thin to 3/4” (19 mm).

Full Gravity Feed: Full 45° angle feed with GPI
requres less mechanical pressure. Equipped with
a front-mounted, articulating, anodized aluminum
pusher and fence to hold product with less waste.

Knife Sharpener: Built-in, top-mounted, two

Automatic Gravity Feed Slicer Model 839A

stone, single lever, dual-action system for a lasting,
razor-sharp edge.

Knife Ring Guard: Permanent, tapered guard
covers non-slicing portion of knife edge even when
the center plate is removed. The ring guard is
designed to provide added room behind the knife
for easy cleaning.

Width Depth Height

A

B

C

No-V olt Release: Prevents activation of the slicer in
the event of a power interruption. Operator must
restart the slicer .

On/Off Switch: Highly reliable, moisture resistant,
on/off switches and power indicator light.

Cord and Plug: Attached 6-foot, flexible, 3-wire cord
and plug for grounded receptacle.

Warranty: All parts, service and travel coverage for
one year , excluding wear items.

As we continually strive to improve our products, specifications
are necessarily subject to change without notice.

Berkel Company • 4406 Technology Drive • South Bend, IN 46628-9700

574-232-8222 • 800-348-0251 • FAX [phone] • www.berkel.com

Form #SPC04-0902N © 2002 Berkel Company Litho in U.S.A.