Erika 10-25 Installation Manual

SEMIAUTOMATIC MANUAL

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IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTICE

ERIKA SEMI-AUTIOMATIC DIVIDER/ROUNDER

FILLING OF OIL RESERVOIR FOR

ROUNDING MECANISIM

MACHINES BUILT IN 1999

AND EARLIER

Add oil to t he machine before beginning
operation. The factory has provided the
right amount and type of oil with the
machine. (see par agraph #4 in the
manual).
If the oil container th at came with the
machine can not be located or is missing;

use 2 Qts. Of SAE #40 motor oil. Do not
use multigrade oil, it will foam and spill

from the reservoir.

• Remove the front and rear plastic
head covers (S009), then remove
the disconnecting pin (S036) and tilt
the machine head assembly to one
side.

• In the center of the rou nding table
(S042) is a large slott ed flathead
screw, remove it by turning
counterclockwise with a large
screwdriver.

• Pour the oil into th e reservoir
through the hole ( it is advisable to
use a small funnel).

• Take the large slotted flathead
screw and insert in the hole, fasten
it with the screwdriver turning it
clockwise until seated firmly.

• Return the machine head assembly
back to the working position. Insert
the disconnecting pin t hrough the
pillow block and arch; and install
the front and rear plastic covers.

DISCLAIMER: The purchaser is responsible for the proper installation and operation of the

machine. Should this equipment be operated without oil, it shall be considered abuse or
misuse of the equipment. Erika Record, LLC will not honor any warranty for parts and/or
labor.

For additional information please contact: Erika Record, LLC

37 Atlantic Way
Clifton, NJ 07012
Tel: [phone]

MACHINES BUILT IN 2000

AND LATER

Add oil to t he machine before beginning
operation. The factory has provided the
right amount and type of oil with the
machine. (see par agraph #4 in the
manual).
If the oil container th at came with the
machine can not be located or is missing;

use 2 Qts. Of SAE #40 motor oil. Do not
use multigrade oil, it will foam and spill

from the reservoir.

• The filler plug is located on the to p
rear right hand side of the base of
the machine, it is a black hexagonal
plastic plug.

• Remove the plug by turning it
counterclockwise. Then pour the oil
into the op ening (it is advisable to
use a small funnel to pour the oil
into the reservoir).

• Take the black hexagonal plastic
plug and insert it in the hole, fasten

it by turning it clockwise. Only

hand tighten.

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Technical Information

To ensure proper use and to avoid accidents it is

imperative to read the entire instruction manual prior

to use of this machine.

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1. CAUTION

Please read and familiarize
yourself with the safety instructions
contained in this manual, and the

labels attached to the machine. This

shall be done before you operate,
clean or service the machine.
It is the purchaser’s responsibility

to make sure, that the operators of this
machine are aware of the contents of
this manual.
It is also the responsibility of the
purchaser to translate this manual in
any other language, for non-English
speaking operators.

2. OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES

• The owner of this machine, and the
supervisory personnel shall read and
follow the instructions contained in this
manual.

• Make sure that this manual is
readily available for the operators of
this machine.

• All the operators shall be properly
trained and be aware of all the safety

features of the machine, and they shall
be properly supervised while operating
this machine.

• Make sure that the machine is

installed conforming to all applicable
codes and regulations (local, state

and federal) including OSHA
regulations and electrical codes.

• All the warning labels and decals

have to be visible at all times.

• The instruction manual for the
operation of this machine shall be kept

in a safe place next to the machine.

INSTALLATION

3.

• After removing the sides of the
wooden crate, the machine has to be
removed from the wooden pallet, to
which it is bolted with four bolts for safe
transportation.

• Cut open the plastic sleeve in
which the machine is packaged to
avoid moisture problems in transit.

• Remove the base cover that has a
yellow label indicating the storage of
an oil container in the base.

• Remove the oil container.

• Remove the four nuts that hold the

machine to the wooden pallet.

• Now drive the bolts through the
wood with a hammer.

• Gently remove the strings and the
wood piece that holds the rounding
plates in place.

• Get a forklift truck, or 2 or 3
helpers, to remove the machine from
the pallet.

• NEVER attempt to remove the

machine from the pallet on your own.

CAUTION: Remove the pressure

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lever (S030), which is attached to the
rounding lever (S050).

• The machine has to be placed on a
floor that is level, with sufficient space
around, for a safe and efficient
operation.

• The machine has to be bolted to
the floor with appropriate anchors, and
the gap between the floor and the base
has to be sealed, to prevent water,
flour, etc. from entering the base. We
recommend the use of silicone
caulking. Unless the machine has been
fitted with a set of wheels provided by
the factory.

• NEVER install “off the shelf type”

casters under the machine.

This is dangerous because the unit

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is top heavy, and the operator could
easily topple the unit over while pulling
the handle.

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FILL OIL RESERVOIR - Please refer
to page 2 of this manual for detailed
instructions for first use.

• Add oil to the machine before
putting it in operation. The factory has
provided the right amount and type of
oil with the machine (see paragraph #

3).

• The filler plug is located at the rear
right hand side of the machine; it is a
black hexagonal plastic plug.

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• Remove by turning
counterclockwise; it is advisable to use
a small funnel to pour the oil in the
reservoir.

• If the oil is missing, use 2 qts. of
SAE 40 weight motor oil.

• Once the oil has been poured in the
reservoir, the machine is lubricated for
life; there is no need to replace or
change the oil.

5. ELECTRICAL

Unless stated otherwise, the machine
has a 190/230 volt, 3 phase, 60 cycle
electric motor. Make sure the machine
is connected to the correct voltage.
This information is printed on the
machine identification label (located on
the base, next to the power cord

connector). Only a qualified electrician

is to connect the machine to the power
source.

6. INITIAL START UP

• The motor is protected by an
overload device, part of the manual
starter; when running the machine for
the first time, make sure the rounding
table (S042) rotates in the right
direction (check arrow on the front of
the unit), the rounding table has to turn

counterclockwise. If this is not the

case, the machine will not function

properly; have an electrician reverse

the rotation of the electric motor.
WARNING: The rounding table (S042)
is secured to the base of the machine
DO NOT TRY TO LIFT OR REMOVE
IT. Serious damage to the rounding
mechanism will result. Only qualified
service people are to remove the
rounding table.

CLEANING – FIRST START-UP

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• The machine is shipped with a light
protective grease in the head assembly
to avoid oxidation during transit.

• Remove the front and rear plastic
covers (S009) and the dough ring
(S007), (please read paragraph # 14)
then remove the disconnecting pin

(S036) and tilt the machine head to
one side.

• Clean the grease from the machine
head and rounding table using paper
towels or a soft cloth.

• Bring the machine head back to its
original position, install the
disconnecting pin, dough ring and
plastic head covers.

• Even though you now have cleaned
the product zone, use the first two or
three batches of dough to do the final
cleaning (see paragraph # 9).

8. CHOOSING THE SETTINGS

• The adjustment screw (S032) sets
the height of the rounding chamber of
each dough piece. If the adjustment
screw is in the “up” position (turn
counterclockwise), it will accommodate
a large piece of dough, whereas in its
“down” position (low numbers) it will
accommodate a small weight.

• For example: Setting #2 may
handle approximately 2 to 3 pounds of
dough, whereas setting #7 may handle
approximately 5 pounds of dough on a
model 9/20; 7.5 pounds on a model
10/25; and up to 9 pounds on a model
11/30. If the operator does not choose
the right setting, he will not get a well­rounded product.

• The dough pieces will be flat rather
than round indicating that there is too
much molding space and, therefore the
adjustment screw has to be turned
clockwise for the next batch.

• On the other hand, if the rounded
pieces of dough show a nipple in the
top center, it would indicate that the
rounding chamber is too low and, the
adjustment screw has to be turned
counterclockwise to correct this
problem.

• It is best to retry after giving one or
two full turns to the adjustment screw.
Once the setting is correct, note it on a
piece of paper for future reference.

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• Please also remember that
settings will differ from one type of
dough to another.

9. OPERATION OF THE MACHINE

• The first batch of dough is to be
used to do the final cleaning of the
machine. Keep using the same dough
several times, before going to the next
piece. Continue this operation until you
no longer see any discoloration of the
dough, and the product zone in the
machine is completely clean.

• A piece of the dough first has to be
weighed within the total weight
parameters of the machine. See page
3 of this manual for the weight ranges.
(They are approximate since they
depend on the dough type and
handling).

• Place the scaled piece of dough
onto the red plastic rounding plate
(S066), with the moist side pressing
against the plate.

• Spread the dough evenly to the
outmost circle of rings, so that it covers
approximately the inner half of the
outer circles.

• Only apply some dusting flour on

top of the dough.

• Never use dusting flour between

the dough and the rounding plate.

• Insert the plate with the dough in
the machine, and make sure that the
plate is properly seated on its locating
peg.

• Make sure that there are no scraps
on the bottom of the plastic plate or on

top of the rounding table, since this will

damage the knives or the red plastic
rounding plate.

• Once the red rounding plate has
been properly placed, pull down the
pressure lever (S030) and compress
the dough evenly by pushing down on
the lever as much as you can.

• (It is easier to push down in short
strokes several times).

• Release the pressure lever
somewhat and press the cutting lever
(S010) to the right.

• Now push the pressure lever
(S030) all the way to its end position,
to cut the dough into pieces.

• Still holding the pressure lever
(S030) down, move the rounding lever

(S050) progressively to the left, this

will start the rounding process.

• Keep the rounding lever engaged
from three to five seconds, depending
of the type of dough.

• Release the rounding lever to
its
position, raise the pressure arm to the
top “up” position, remove the plastic
rounding plate from the machine.

• Check the quality of the finished
pieces; and if necessary, make
adjustments as indicated in paragraph
# 9.

10. DIVIDING ONLY

• Insert one red rounding plate

(S066) face down as a base on the
rounding table (S042).

• Prepare dough on another plate as
described in paragraph # 9 (remember­moist side down).

• Dust with flour only the top side of

the dough.

• Place the plate with the dough, on
top of the rounding plate inserted face
down in the machine.

• Without running the motor, press
and divide the dough as indicated in
paragraph # 9.

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

11.

• The machine has to be inspected
on a regular basis, and maintenance
performed as needed.

• Any repairs are to be done by

authorized service personnel only,
and only original spare parts should

be used.

• The use of non-approved spare
parts may void the manufacturers
warranty.

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