Berkel X13A-PLUS User Manual

SLICING

AUTOMATIC GRAVITY FEED SLICER

Model X13A-PLUS

FE AT U R E S

Berkel model X13A-PLUS automatic gravity feed slicer offers
a number of special features. A sanitary one piece engineered
polymer base and product table reduces seams and joints
while providing an NSF approved surface for easy, effective
cleaning. A removable and submersible table mounted
sharpener with borazon stones for accurate sharpening.
Completely mechanical, gauge plate interlock. Precise
thickness control is achieved using a variable pitch barrel
cam for ne adjustment and wafer thin slices. The index knob
and operating controls are mounted outside of the drip zone
for quick and easy access. The slicer can be automatically
operated in three speeds, and with three different stroke
lengths. A permanent ring guard protects the entire non­slicing portion of the knife during slicing and cleaning. A fence
is included with the product table. An easy to use kick stand
supports the slicer for easy access to clean under the slicer.

COMPLIES WITH NSF/ANSI STANDARD #8

Item # __________________ C.S.I. Section 11420

X13A-PLUS

STANDARD FEATURES

■ 1-speed, 1⁄2 HP, permanently lubricated ball bearing knife
motor with thermal protection.

■ Automatic operation in three speeds: 20, 40 or 60
slices/minute.

■ Three stroke lengths: 1⁄3, 2⁄3 and full stroke.

■ Furnished in 120/60/1, 7 amps, AC, with 3 wire cord and
plug.

■ LED indicates power to the slicer.

■ One-piece NSF approved polymer base and product table
for reduced seams, accessibility and easy cleaning.

■ Index knob conveniently located outside the drip zone in
the upper left to provide quick and easy access.

■ Variable pitch barrel cam for ultra ne, precise slice
adjustment to a thickness of 15⁄16" (34 mm).

■ 13" (330 mm) diameter, hollow ground, hardened and
polished forged stainless steel knife

■ Large product table with extra capacity:

• Rectangles up to 101⁄2" x 63⁄4" (265 mm x 170 mm)

• Squares up to 71⁄2" (190 mm)

• Rounds up to 81⁄2" (220 mm) diameter.

■ Articulating and full length rear mounted meat pusher
to secure and advance products evenly, fence to hold
product during automatic operation.

■ Ergonomic, multi-grip handle to advance product table.

■ Submersible, removable product table mounted sharpener
for consistent sharpening and easy cleaning.

■ Borazon sharpening stones for fast, accurate sharpening
and extended life.

■ No-volt release requires restarting the slicer after a power
interruption.

■ Permanent ring guard protects entire non-slicing portion of
the knife.

■ Sealed start/stop switches conveniently located on the
index knob housing out of the food zone.

■ Mechanical interlock for reliably securing the gauge plate
during cleaning (gauge plate interlock).

■ An easy to use kick stand for easy cleaning under the
sl i cer.

ACCESSORIES

Vegetable chute with pusher

Product fence

Slaw tray

a divisi on of IT W Food Equ ipment Group LLC

P.O. Box 696 ■ Louisville, KY 40201 ■ Toll-free: 1-800-814-2028 ■ Local: 502-778-2791 ■ Quote & Order Fax: [phone]

BK45747 (08/16)

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SPECIFICATIONS

SLICING

X13A-PLUS

AUTOMATIC GRAVITY FEED SLICER

Motor: Knife motor is 1-speed, 1⁄2 HP totally enclosed and
permanently lubricated ball bearings, thermally protected. Table
motor is brushless DC providing three xed speeds, 20, 40 or 60
slices per minute. Three stroke lengths in the automatic mode,
provide more slices/minute at the same speed.

Electrical: Furnished in 120/60/1, 7 amps, AC, ETL Listed, with a
6' long 3-wire cord and plug.

Finish/Construction: Base, product table, pusher, support arm
and upper housing are constructed of NSF approved, engineered
polymers reducing the number of seams. Gauge plate and center
plate are anodized aluminum. All controls are sealed and located
out of the drip zone.

Knife: 13" (330 mm) diameter, hollow ground, hardened and
polished stainless steel.

Knife Sharpener: Removable and submersible table mounted,
two stone, dual action design to ensure correct pressure and
contact angle are always applied, thus reducing knife wear and
delivering a perfect edge. Borazon stones last longer, sharpen
faster and clean easier.

Thickness Control: Index knob controls a precision, variable
pitch barrel cam with ultra-ne adjustment in the rst revolution
and opens to a thickness of 15⁄16" (34 mm) for accurate and

consistent slicing. This control is located out of the drip zone on
the upper left to provide quick and easy access for operation and
cleaning.

Gauge Plate Interlock: Mechanical interlock using twisted wire,
aircraft cables. Table must be in the home position and gauge
plate closed to remove table. Once table is removed, the gauge
plate can not be opened.

Cutting Capacity: Shown in chart below.

Pr o d u c t Table : Full gravity feed 45° angle with articulating rear

mounted pusher that runs the entire length of the table to secure
product for increased yield and consistency in every slice. A
fence provides stability for the product in automatic mode.

Kick Stand: An easy to use kick stand suppor ts the slicer for
easy access to clean under the slicer.

No-volt Release: Requires restarting the slicer in the event of a
power interruption.

Knife Ring Guard: Permanent tapered guard covers the
non-slicing portion of the knife edge.

Controls: Sealed push-button switches located on the index
knob housing out of the drip zone.

Warranty: Parts, labor and travel coverage for one year, exclusive
of wear items.

MODEL

NUMBER CUTTING CAPACITY

Rectangle 101⁄2" x 63⁄4" (265 x 170 mm)

X13A-PLUS

Square 71⁄2" (190 mm)

Round 81⁄2" (220 mm)

SLICE

THICKNESS

15⁄16"

(34 mm)

KNIFE

DIA.

13"

(330 mm)

MODEL

NUMBER MOTOR ELECTRICAL WEIGHT

X13A-PLUS

P.O. Box 696 ■ Louisville, KY 40201 ■ Toll-free: 1-800-814-2028 ■ Local: 502-778-2791 ■ Quote & Order Fax: [phone]

BK45747 (08/16)

1-speed

1

⁄2 HP

NOTE: As we continua lly stri ve to improve our pro ducts, speci cations are ne cess arily s ubjec t to change witho ut notic e.

120/60/1

7 amps

Net 98 lbs. (44 kg)

Ship 128 lbs. (58 kg)

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WIDTH DEPTH HEIGHT

31"

(787 mm)

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

WIDTH DEPTH HEIGHT

28"

(710 mm)

30"

(762 mm)

(660 mm)

BOX DIMENSIONS

31"

(787 mm)

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31"

(787 mm)

26"