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VTS-44
Installation Manual
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Biro VTS-44 Installation Manual

The BIRO VTS-44 VACUUM TUMBLER is a versatile machine used for vacuum tum­bling all types of meats. The BIRO VTS-44 will produce equally impressive results with beef, pork, poultry and fish.
The unit is both easy to clean and maintain as well as sanitary in design and con­struction. The entire machine is built to give many years of trouble free service while providing a unique line of marinated products for your customers.
VTS 44-327
12-04-1 COMM
NOTICE TO OWNERS AND OPERATORS ...................................1
SAFETY TIPS ......................................................... 2
OPERATION ......................................................... 3
TO PROCESS PRODUCT ......................................... 3-4
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PULLING A VACUUM .................................5
PARTS DIAGRAMS ................................................... 6-9
FILTER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 & 10
VACUUM PUMP INSTRUCTIONS ........................................11
WIRING DIAGRAM ................................................... 12
MAINTENANCE ......................................................13
CLEANING ......................................................... 14
OPERATOR’S NOTES ..................................................15
OPERATOR’S SIGNATURE PAGE .........................................16
LIMITED WARRANTY ................................................. 17
BIRO’s products are designed to process food products safely and efficiently. Unless the oper­ator is properly trained and supervised, however, there is the possibility of a serious injury. It is the responsibility of the owner to assure that this machine is used properly and safely, strictly following the instructions contained in this Manual and any requirements of local law.
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 and operator, must remain alert to the hazards posed by the function of this equipment. No one under eighteen (18) years of age should operate this equipment. If you are uncertain about a particular task, ask your supervisor.
This Manual contains a number of safe practices in the SAFETY TIP section. Additional warn­ings are placed throughout the Manual. Warnings related to your personal safety are indicated by:
Warnings related to possible damage to the equipment are indicated by:
BIRO also has provided warning labels on the equipment. If any warning label, instruction label or Manual becomes misplaced, damaged, or illegible, please contact your nearest Distributor or BIRO directly for a replacement.
Remember, however, this Manual or the warning labels do not replace the need to be alert and to use your common sense when using this equipment.
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NOTICE TO OWNERS AND OPERATORS
OR
– NOTE –
A copy of this manual is included with each MODEL VTS-44 VACUUM TUMBLER.
The descriptions and illustrations contained in this manual are not binding.
The manufacturer reserves the right to introduce any modification without
updating the manual.
SAFETY TIPS
ROTATING DRUM
TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY
NEVER Touch This Machine Without Training and Authorization By Your Supervisor.
ALWAYS Read Operation and Service Manual BEFORE Operating, Cleaning or Servicing.
ALWAYS Keep Hands Clear of the Rotating Drum and Other Moving Parts.
NEVER Attempt to Remove the Drum Lid Unless Vacuum Has Been Released and the Drum is
Positioned Vertically with the Lid at the Top.
NEVER Operate Vacuum Pump Unless Properly Connected to Tumbler Drum.
ONLY Operate Vacuum Pump in Recommended Vacuum Range (15-20 Inches of Mercury)
NEVER TO EXCEED 20 INCHES Hg.
ONLY Use a Qualified Electrician to Install According to Local Building Codes: Machine MUST
Be Properly Grounded.
ONLY Install on Level, Non-Skid Surface in a Clean, Well-Lighted Work Area Away From
Children and Visitors.
DO NOT Store or Operate Machine in Meat Cooler.
DO NOT Allow Food Particles, Liquids or Any Other Foreign Material to Enter the Vacuum
Pump or Vacuum Hose.
ALWAYS Turn Off, Unplug From Power Source and Perform Lockout/Tagout Procedure to This
Machine BEFORE Attempting to Unjam or Unclog, Cleaning or Servicing.
NEVER Leave Machine Unattended While Operating.
PROMPTLY REPLACE Any Worn or Illegible Warning and/or Instruction Labels.
USE ONLY BIRO Parts and Accessories Properly Installed.
NEVER Use the Motor Box Cover for Preparing Product.
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OPERATION
ROTATING DRUM
TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY
ONLY Properly Trained Personnel Should Use This Equipment.
ALWAYS Keep Hands Clear of the Rotating Drum and Other Moving Parts.
DO NOT Tamper With, Bypass, Alter, or Modify This Equipment in Any Way From Its Original
Condition.
ALWAYS Turn Off, Unplug From Power Source and Perform Lockout/Tagout Procedure to This
Machine Before Cleaning, Servicing, or When Not In Use.
NEVER Leave Unattended While Operating.
DO NOT Store or Operate Machine in Meat Cooler.
NEVER Operate Without All Warning or Instruction Labels Attached.
NEVER Use the Motor Box Cover for Preparing Product.
A. FOOD HANDLING TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
1. ALWAYS wash hands thoroughly with warm soap and water before and after handling raw fish, poultry or
meats.
2. ALWAYS clean and sanitize all utensils and surfaces that have been in contact with raw products.
3. ALWAYS store cold foods at or below 45 deg. F (7.2 deg. C).
B. TO PROCESS PRODUCT
1. Insert baffles into Stainless Steel drum. Be sure that baffles are fully engaged on mounting buttons.
2. Weigh product to be vacuum tumbled.
3. Refer to your ingredient chart for proper amount of marinade seasoning and water.
4. Place product, marinade and water into tumbler drum.
5. Install gasket on drum lid and place lid on drum.
6. Connect vacuum hose to valve on drum lid. Be sure valve handle is in the open position, parallel with the valve body.
7. Plug vacuum pump into a grounded 60HZ: 115 volt, 10 amp OR 50HZ: 220 volt, 5 amp power source. Turn vacuum pump to “ON” while pressing down on the center of the lid. (Vacuum gauge will start indicating a vacuum is being pulled in the drum.) If needle in vacuum gauge does not indicate vacuum is being pulled, turn “OFF” vacuum pump and disconnect vacuum hose from drum lid. Remove drum lid and check that the lid gasket is properly installed and seated.
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8. When vacuum gauge does indicate that a vacuum is being pulled, allow to continue running until gauge
reads between 15 and 20 inches Hg. NEVER EXCEED 20 Hg.
9. Close valve handle on drum lid, Perpendicular to valve body. Turn vacuum pump to “OFF” position and unplug from power source. Remove vacuum hose from valve. Drum contents are now sealed in a vacuum.
10. Lay drums horizontally on roller with lid ends facing away from each other.
11. Plug tumbler motor into a grounded 60H:Z 115 volt, 10 amp OR 50 HZ: 220 volt, 5 amp power source and
turn toggle switch to “ON” position.
12. Turn timer control dial to desired time, and turn toggle switch to "ON TIMER" position.
13. When drum stops turn toggle switch to “OFF” position, unplug tumbler motor from power source.
14. Remove drums and place on table with lids up. Turn valve handle to open position Parallel with valve body to release vacuum. Remove drum lids.
15. Remove product from drum.
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